Conan O'Brien has been chosen to host the 97th Academy Awards, marking his first time hosting the Oscars. With various preferences from audiences on what he should do on stage, suggestions range from comedic sketches to musical numbers. However, O'Brien may want to avoid a past performance debacle at the 1989 Oscars, where a controversial musical number featuring Rob Lowe and Snow White led to a lawsuit from Disney. The event, widely criticized for its embarrassment, resulted in an apology from the Academy and a swift resolution with Disney. The 1989 Oscars opening number remains a cringe-worthy moment in Oscars history, with many involved wishing it could be forgotten.