The first thing out of my mouth when I saw the news that Conan O’Brien would be hosting the 97th Oscars taking place this March was not quite safe for work. It was pure shock as the former late night host, podcaster and, more recently, viral hit from his Hot Ones appearance was never in my mind as a potential Oscars host. My shock quickly turned to excitement as I thought of just how much fun it could be to have O’Brien emcee Hollywood’s biggest night.
O’Brien was — still is honestly — my favorite late night personality, as his zany antics and outrageous humor were so much fun to watch over the years (some I still watch on occasion on YouTube). Though he ended his late night show in 2021, I’m an avid listener to his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend and loved watching his Max travel series Conan O’Brien Must Go (season 2 is on the way).
