Would he lean into the big emotions by starting with the Oscars‘ ode to L.A. firefighters ... supportive-type host? No, Conan O'Brien answered the question like a true pro: He simply got them laughing ...

With enthusiastic odes to Los Angeles slotted smoothly next to absurd symphonic space worms, the 2025 Academy Awards had a little bit of everything — and tied it all together with, get this ...