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Conan O'Brien Reveals the Shocking Oscars Rule That "Blew My Mind"
Originally appeared on E! Online Conan O’Brien needs a rule book. The 61-year-old, who hosted the 2025 Oscars earlier this month, revealed that some of his ideas for the show were blocked due to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ strict rules about their iconic Oscars statue,
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'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 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 O'Brien Needs a Friend,' including his backstage encounter with Mick Jagger and the thing he'll miss most about hosting.
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 in history. Oh my god please let Conan O’Brien host every Oscars ceremony from now on
Conan O'Brien Reveals Oscars Joke Academy Cut—'They Are Very Serious'
Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global organization consisting of more than 10,000 film industry leaders and artists across 19 branches,
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.
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.
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.
‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Snags Early Season 3 Renewal at Max
The streamer has ordered a third season of O’Brien’s travelogue series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The pickup comes ahead of the ...
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How Did Conan O’Brien Do as Oscars Host? Viewers Share Their Reactions
Conan O’Brien‘s first time hosting the Oscars appears to have gone down a storm, as fans have praised the former late-night ...
Conan O’Brien At SXSW Blizzard Video Game Chat: “I Want To Be In The Next ‘Diablo'”
For those who didn’t know, 15 years ago late-night TV host Conan O’Brien got into gaming. He says he plays with Bill Hader.
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.