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Conan O'Brien Reveals Oscars Hosting Challenges and Quirks

3/14/2025

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Conan O'Brien opened up on his podcast about the challenges he faced while hosting the 2025 Oscars. He revealed the Academy's quirky rules, like the prohibition on displaying the Oscar statuette horizontally or dressed. His ambitious plan for a comedic, green-painted film spoof was sidelined by time limits and wildfires, resulting in a more straightforward opening.

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Conan O'Brien opened up on his podcast about the challenges he faced while hosting the 2025 Oscars. He revealed the Academy's quirky rules, like the prohibition on displaying the Oscar statuette horizontally or dressed. His ambitious plan for a comedic, green-painted film spoof was sidelined by time limits and wildfires, resulting in a more straightforward opening.