That being said, OBriens hosting was not all laughs.

At several points in his speech, he simply called out the names of attendees.

Unlike other examples, Gervais risk paid off.

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Conan OBrien took a less controversial approach, which was the right movethis time around.

There were just the right amount of roasts, spectacles, and musical numbers.

Perhaps the Academy should already book him for next year’s event.

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