Conan, Oscars and My Mind

Conan O’Brien has revealed what the Oscars wouldn’t let him do
Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute. In an episode of his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O’Brien and Mike Sweeney, who served as his head writer for the Oscars, discussed some behind-the-scenes moments from the recent event.
Conan O'Brien Reveals the Shocking Oscars Rule That "Blew My Mind"
Conan O’Brien, who hosted the 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles March 2, shared some of his ideas that were ultimately cut from the ceremony due to surprising Academy rules.
Conan O'Brien Details Oscars Opening That Got Cut, Says the Academy Refused to Let Him Put Clothes on an Oscar or Lay It Down Horizontally: ‘That Blew My Mind'
Conan O’Brien and his Oscars head writer Mike Sweeney revealed on the former’s podcast that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to let them put clothes on an Oscar or have it presented horizontally.
Conan O'Brien Reveals Oscars Secrets Including Academy Note That "Blew My Mind"
The first-time host dished behind-the-scenes dirt during an episode of SiriusXM's 'Conan Needs a Friend,' including his backstage encounter with Mick Jagger and the thing he'll miss most about hosting.
I Rewatched Conan O'Brien's Oscars, And There Are 8 Perfect Moments That Make It Clear Why He Should Have The Mic Again Next Year
The 2025 Oscars made history in its usual fashion, as the coronation of this year’s winners has added another chapter to the history books. It also saw the show being hosted by first time emcee and late night comedy legend Conan O’Brien, which was a pretty brilliant hire.
'Oscar Can Never Be Horizontal' — Conan O'Brien Reveals the Weird Academy Demands for Oscars Statues in Promos
Today in weird news, recent Oscars host Conan O’Brien revealed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to allow him and his team to clothe an Oscar statue or lay it horizontally for promotional ads they pitched for the ceremony.
Karla Sofía Gascón gives it right back to Conan O’Brien after his Oscars 2025 joke
Karla Sofía Gascón had a message for the Academy after attending the 2025 Oscars. The “Emilia Pérez” actress, 52, went to the awards show Sunday despite her social media controversy, and was a victim of one of Conan O’Brien’s jokes during his opening monologue.
Who hosted the 2025 Academy Awards? All about Oscars host Conan O'Brien
TV funnyman Conan O'Brien took the stage as host of the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday night as the 2025 Oscar nominees competed for top honors . O'Brien inherited hosting duties from fellow comedian and late-night star Jimmy Kimmel, who presided over the Oscars four times before.
Conan O'Brien's Oscar Opening Was Originally Much Greener
It played out like a scene in the city, with Demi Moore’s back ripping open so her younger self could emerge, but instead of Margaret Qualley, Conan O’Brien’s shocking red hair popped out. It was weird and gross,
Conan O’Brien Is Already Being Hailed As One Of The Greatest Oscars Hosts Of All Time, So Here’s A Roundup Of His Best Jokes Of The Night
Conan O’Brien was funny, witty, heartfelt, and sincere. He’ll go down as delivering one of the best Oscar opening monologues ...
Conan Nailed the Oscars Hosting Job Simply by Being Conan
There was a sense of old wrongs righted in seeing Conan O'Brien, late night's perennial underdog, back on network TV.
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Conan O’Brien Takes Aim at Karla Sofía Gascón in Oscar Monologue: ‘If You’re Going to Tweet About the Oscars, My Name Is Jimmy Kimmel’
The host then turned to Timothée Chalamet, who he noted is “nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan” in “A Complete Unknown.
Conan O'Brien Recaps Oscar Hosting Stint: The ‘Wicked' Comedy Bit That Nearly Opened The Show, ‘Dune' Sandworm Moments That Never Aired, And One Gag Nix…
There was nearly a very different nod to Wicked at the start of this year’s Oscar telecast, according to host Conan O’Brien.