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.

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars for the first time on Sunday and made quite the entrance. The 97th Academy Awards started off with a movie montage in tribute to Los Angeles after the devastating wildfires,

Conan O'Brien hosted the 97th Academy Awards, and fans online were united in praise for the comedian and television presenter.

Director Sean Baker, producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan and cast and crew members win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Anora" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles,

"Anora" director Sean Baker says he's grateful for the recognition of the film. He says being at the Oscars allows him to meet his heroes — and maybe even ask for an autograph.

"Anora," director Sean Baker's Gen Z version of "Pretty Woman," earned six Oscar nominations and was in running for best picture.