Andy Richter helped launch Phase 1 of Conan O’Brien‘s late-night career, so it only seems fitting that he be there for Phase 2.

Just days after closing up shop in New York, NBC’s comedic redhead delivered big news to his longtime Late Night fans: Richter, O’Brien’s former sidekick, will be moving west with him.

Although Andy has starred in several TV projects (Andy Richter Controls the Universe and Andy Barker, P.I.) since his 2000 exit, the 42-year-old is best remembered for 7 years of staring contests on Conan’s couch. Now Richter will get to play Tonight Show announcer for his good friend. (He will also appear in various sketches, etc.)

Conan - and Andy’s - new 11:30 gig will officially begin on June 1.