Conan O'Brien, at 61, set to host the Oscars on March 2nd.  Other segments touch on tributes to Gilbert Gottfried, John Mulaney's career thoughts, James Acaster's new HBO special 'Heckler's Welcome,' Kathy Griffin's reflection on past controversies, Trump’s re-election reactions from Wanda Sykes, and Stormy Daniels' comedy set. Additional notes include the New York Comedy Festival highlights and Lloyd Griffith's personal account of his hair transplant journey.

00:00  Conan O'Brien Hosting the Oscars
00:40 Concerns About Conan's Fit for the Oscars
01:01 Conan's Response and Other Host Declines
01:18 Producers' Statements and Gilbert Gottfried Tribute
01:55 John Mulaney's Late Night Show Insights
02:39 James Acaster's HBO Special
03:57 Kathy Griffin on Trump's Re-election
04:53 Wanda Sykes on the Election
05:54 Stormy Daniels' Stand-Up Comedy
06:19 Dick Van Dyke's Perspective on America
06:48 New York Comedy Festival Highlights
07:14 Lloyd Griffith's Hair Transplant Story
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