Critic’s Notebook: Conan O’Brien Helps to Steady an Erratic Oscars Telecast
The host was deft and some of the speeches and production ideas were strong, but there were too many head-scratching choices and tonal inconsistencies to call the night a success.
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 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 Opens The Oscars With Song, ‘The Substance’ And Adam Sandler
Host Conan O'Brien performs onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars ... [+] at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Getty Imag
How Did Conan O’Brien Do as Oscars Host? Viewers Share Their Reactions
Viewers took to social media to share their reactions to O’Brien’s hosting, with one X user writing, “Give @ConanOBrien a goddamned blank check to host the #Oscars for as long as he sees fit. Tonight’s show was probably the best since Seth MacFarlane hosted.”
Conan O’Brien Reveals How Adam Sandler’s Oscars Bit Came Together: “That Was All Adam”
During his monologue, O'Brien singled out his longtime friend for being "dressed like a guy playing video poker at 2 a.m."
Conan O'Brien's Kendrick Lamar Joke At The Oscars Went Super Viral. Turns Out The Writer Who Wrote It Totally Had A Bet Going
Roughly halfway through the broadcast ( which we live-blogged with reckless abandon ), during a break between Oscars being handed out, O’Brien delivered a perfectly timed quip referencing Kendrick Lamar’s now-infamous Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance.
Oscars writer wins $50 bet over host Conan O'Brien's joke about Kendrick Lamar and Drake
The Oscars joke writer behind host Conan O'Brien's line about Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef knew it would elicit big laughs from the audience, winning $50 on a bet with the show's executive producer.
Karla Sofía Gascón Compliments Conan O'Brien's 'Fantastic' Job Hosting Oscars After He Poked Fun at Her Controversy
Karla Sofía Gascón shared her approval of Conan O'Brien's joke about her controversy during his opening monologue at the Oscars 2025 on Sunday, March 2
Oscars host Conan O’Brien ribs Timothée Chalamet, Karla Sofía Gascón and pays tribute to L.A.
The comedian and former late-night host steps into the hot spot formerly occupied by Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Crystal and others.
Adam Sandler mocked by Conan O'Brien for casual Oscars attire: 'I like the way I look'
Adam Sandler made an unexpected fashion statement at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night, and host Conan O'Brien had something to say about it.
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Conan O'Brien jokes about Karla Sofía Gascón's publicist, racist tweets in Oscars monologue
Conan O'Brien kept the jokes flowing during his opening monologue, poking fun at A-list celebrities while reminding viewers what the Oscars are about.