Conan O'Brien is preparing to host the Academy Awards as much of Los Angeles is still reeling from wildfires that ravaged parts of the city earlier this month.

Conan O'Brien shares with PEOPLE how he's preparing for the 2025 Oscars following a tough period in which he lost both of his parents and wildfires hit Los Angeles.

This is by no means an original sentiment, as we’ve clearly shown ourselves to be big fans of the man, but there can’t be that much argument with the position that Conan O’Brien was the best late night TV host America ever had,