Conan O'Brien hosting style on the Conan show has been characterized as self-deprecating.
Conan O'Brien . He is best known for hosting several late-night talk shows ; since 2010 he has hosted Conan on the cable channel TBS . Known for his spontaneous hosting style , which has been characterized as `` awkward , self-deprecating humor '' , O'Brien 's late-night programs combine the `` lewd and wacky with more elegant , narrative-driven short films ( remotes ) '' . He has hosted Conan since 2010 and has also hosted such events as the Emmy Awards and Christmas in Washington .