Conan O'Brien's hosting of the Oscars was marked by a blend of humor and seriousness, enabling him to connect with both the audience and the current climate of Hollywood. He demonstrated confidence and control as he opened the evening, drawing from his deep experience in late-night television. Despite recent personal losses and the broader uncertainties in the film industry, O'Brien's performance was well-timed, successfully balancing the celebratory nature of the awards with the weight of recent events such as the presidential election and local wildfires.
As soon as Conan O'Brien strode onto the Oscars stage Sunday night, he looked like he belonged there. He was self-deprecating, telling the crowd to sit down before he continued, even though no one was standing.
O'Brien's success at the Oscars is also a result of his ability to balance the silly with the serious; every now and then, he even embodied both at the same time.
His tonal agility as a performer made him well-suited to a ceremony that came on the heels of two major events—the presidential election and the wildfires in Los Angeles.
O'Brien has never hosted the Academy Awards before, but the comedian seemed like a veteran of the gig as he kicked off the show.
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