But O’Brien was eager to put his own stamp on things and pitched a number of skits to the organising committee, which they did not find funny – because they’d be considered too disrespectful to the trophies.

Conan O'Brien is shedding light on the strict rules that involve the Oscars. Speaking on the Wednesday, March 13 episode of his podcast "Conan Needs a Friend", the comedian, 61, revealed that there were firm do's and don'ts when it came to the Oscar statuette.