Conan O'Brien Oscar Host: Did He Nail It? Inside Scoop Jokes and Will He Return Again?

Alright movie fans let's talk about the Oscars and specifically let's talk about Conan O'Brien hosting them. If you tuned in you know what we're talking about. If you missed it you seriously missed out! Conan brought his signature brand of silly self-deprecating humor to the Dolby Theatre and it sounds like it was a hit. But what happened behind the scenes ? Did everyone love it? And the big question will Conan be back for more?

Conan's Oscar Hosting Gig: A "Greatest Hits" Performance and Fans Are Loving It!

Word is people are raving about Conan's performance. Walt Disney TV's Rob Mills himself said Conan "absolutely nailed it". High praise indeed! Mills described it as a "sense memory" reminding everyone of Conan's years in late night and his past hosting gigs like the Emmys. Apparently it was like watching "Conan's greatest hits" all rolled into one Oscar night.

What made it work so well? Mills points to Conan's classic style: silliness self-deprecation and jokes that are genuinely funny even after you think about them for a bit. It seems Conan brought back some of that old-school Oscars vibe with a bit of his own comedic twist.

So will we see Conan back on the Oscars stage again? Mills is definitely hoping for it saying "That’s really up to Conan but I know we would love to have him back". He even joked "I don’t know if this counts as an official offer but I really hope he wants to come back". Sounds like the Academy is definitely open to having Conan back for another round of Oscar hosting duties.

Behind the Oscar Curtain: Demi Moore's Surprise Intro Drake Jokes and a Last-Minute Save for Gene Hackman Tribute

This year's Oscars broadcast had a bunch of clever moments that you might not know the backstory of. For starters that opening with Conan climbing out of Demi Moore ? That was all Conan's idea. He wanted to recreate that iconic scene from "The Substance" and it definitely got people's attention. Demi Moore was totally in on the joke even though she did not know how the show was going to start until it happened.

Remember Conan's jokes about Karla Sofia Gascón and Drake? Turns out he kept the Gascón jokes to a minimum because the controversy had cooled down a bit and they didn't want to set a negative tone. But the Drake joke about Kendrick Lamar calling him a "pedophile"? That one was spicier and apparently raised some eyebrows at ABC but it made the cut and landed well. Sometimes you gotta push the envelope a little right?

Then there was the Gene Hackman tribute. Sadly Gene Hackman passed away right before the Oscars and the team had to scramble to include him in the "In Memoriam" segment. They managed to make it happen last minute getting Morgan Freeman to fly in and pay tribute. Talk about a save!

Music Magic and Dance Moves: Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo Bond Tribute and Ben Stiller's Stage Stumble

The musical numbers also had some interesting stories behind them. That "Oz" medley with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo? That was producer Raj Kapoor's idea from way back in the planning stages. Getting Ariana and Cynthia to sing together especially "Defying Gravity" for the first time since the "Wicked" movie was a big deal.

The James Bond tribute with Doja Cat Raye and Lisa and Margaret Qualley's dance intro also had some behind-the-scenes choices. Raj Kapoor who produces the Grammys used his connections to get those artists on board. Margaret Qualley's dance was a later addition but it definitely added some flair.

And who can forget Ben Stiller's hilarious bit when presenting Best Production Design? That on-stage pratfall with the rising and falling platform? Totally choreographed by Ben himself. He apparently nailed it in rehearsal showing off his comedic timing and physical comedy skills.

Behind the Jokes: Bob Dylan's No-Show Trump Humor and a Fake Amazon Exec

Did you catch Mick Jagger joking that Bob Dylan was supposed to present Best Original Song but turned it down suggesting they get someone younger? Turns out that was all Mick Jagger's humor. Bob Dylan was never actually asked. Mick Jagger being Mick Jagger just made a funny quip. And yes it was Mick Jagger's first ever Oscars appearance believe it or not!

And about that "new James Bond" Steven Belsky the Amazon exec Conan mentioned in his monologue? Total fake! "Steven Belsky" is actually a photo of Conan writer and comedian Dan Cronin. Just another example of Conan's signature playful humor.

Oscars Chaos Adrien Brody's Long Speech Streaming Issues and Adam Sandler's Comfy Appearance

Even with a well-planned show there are always some unpredictable moments. Adrien Brody's Best Actor acceptance speech went a bit long. When the music started to play him off Brody wasn't having it saying "I’m wrapping up please turn the music off. I’ve done this before. Thank you. It’s not my first rodeo but I will will be brief." What are you gonna do? Let Adrien Brody have his moment right?

Then there were the Hulu livestream issues. For the first time Disney streamed the Oscars on Hulu but it didn't go smoothly. Viewers had login problems and the stream even cut off before the end for some. Oops. Disney is chalking it up to technical glitches and learning lessons for next year. At least the good old-fashioned over-the-air ABC broadcast worked for everyone else.

Finally let's talk about Adam Sandler. He showed up in a bright turquoise hoodie early in the show then later reappeared in a sweatshirt and shorts. For the Oscars! Conan even joked about it. Turns out Sandler just wanted to be comfy and maybe catch a basketball game after his bit. He is Adam Sandler he can do what he wants.

Key Highlights from Conan O'Brien's Oscar Hosting Gig:

1. "Greatest Hits" Hosting Style: Conan brought his signature humor and self-deprecation praised by execs.
2. Demi Moore "Substance" Opening: A surprise and iconic visual gag to start the show.
3. Spicy Jokes and Edgy Humor: Conan pushed the boundaries with jokes about Drake and other topics.
4. Musical Spectacle: Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo and the Bond tribute provided show-stopping performances.
5. Ben Stiller's Physical Comedy: His choreographed stage fall was a highlight of the production design segment.
6. Gene Hackman Tribute Save: Last-minute addition of a touching tribute led by Morgan Freeman.
7. Adam Sandler's Casual Oscars Look: Showed up comfy in a hoodie and shorts adding to the relaxed vibe.

The Verdict: Conan's Oscars a Success and Will He Be Back? Signs Point to Yes!

So overall it seems like Conan O'Brien's Oscar hosting gig was a success. He brought the laughs the show had some memorable moments and even though there were a few hiccups behind the scenes and with the streaming it sounds like the Academy and viewers were happy. Will Conan host again? It's up to him but all signs point to a warm welcome back if he wants it. Maybe we will see "Conan's Greatest Hits Volume 2" at the Oscars in the future. Fingers crossed!