O'Brien described hosting as a "moving target" in the wake of the city's wildfires, so he found a middle ground in bringing tragedy and comedy together with some help from the LAFD

And I'm talking about the producers of 'Joker 2.'" Conan O’Brien enlisted local Los Angeles heroes to deliver some of his riskiest jokes at the Oscars. The comedian brought numerous members of the Los Angeles and Pasadena fire departments on stage at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

Host Conan O’Brien brought out members of the Los Angeles Fire Department to a standing ovation from the theater. He then had them read out jokes from the teleprompter. “Everyone in the audience has to laugh,

The 97th Academy Awards paid tribute to local heroes on Sunday evening, bringing out firefighters from the Palisades and Eaton fires for a spotlight moment of their own on Hollywood’s biggest

In addition to the presenters and winners on stage at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Los Angeles firefighters are expected to join Oscars host Conan O'Brien.

Members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Host Conan O'Brien, far right, on stage during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello This was the second moment during the award show where ...

The comedian and former late-night host led the ceremony replete with musical numbers and nods to L.A., filmmaking and the current political climate.

The Oscar ceremony had its flaws, as usual, but the humor was surprisingly good thanks largely to host Conan O'Brien.

Earlier this year, the world woke up to the news of the horrific Los Angeles’ wildfire news, which left lots of destruction in its wake. While the residents of the area had to immediately vacate their homes,

With a lead-in that included a sentimental tribute to fire-ravaged Los Angeles and then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing several showstoppers from Wicked, “four-time Oscar viewer” Conan O’Brien made his Oscar hosting debut tonight with a lot to prove. And what better way than to emerge Substance -like from Demi Moore?