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Conan's Oscars Joke Bomb: 'Train Dreams' Crumbles
12 Mar
Summary
- Conan O'Brien admitted his best joke about 'Train Dreams' was one of 5,000.
- The audience offered pity applause for Conan's poorly received joke.
- Conan O'Brien is returning to host the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony.
Academy Awards host Conan O'Brien revealed his struggles crafting comedy for the upcoming ceremony, particularly for the Best Picture nominee 'Train Dreams.' He confessed to Jimmy Kimmel that after writing 5,000 jokes, only one about the film made the cut, which he admitted was met with a tepid audience response. The comedian humorously declared the joke's failure, prompting an unenthusiastic applause from the crowd.
O'Brien, who received positive reviews for his previous hosting stint, will return for the 2026 Oscars. He shared a personal connection to hosting, noting it reminds him of his father's love for comedy and watching Johnny Carson. The upcoming ceremony is anticipated to conclude a competitive awards season, with multiple films and actors vying for top honors.
