Originally Posted By WorldDisney I just never understand this whole, "We gotta find the best host EVER!!!!" obsession the Oscars seems to have every year. Keep in mind, while yes, the Oscars is very much an American institution, 2/3rds of people who watch it are OUTSIDE of America, so the majority of the people AREN'T going to catch most of the jokes anyway. I doubt some guy watching in Istanbul, Turkey is going to catch the White Chicks/Magic Johnson Theater reference no matter HOW much you translate it. My point is every year seems to be some huge talent search for this show while the other 1100 award shows seems to find a suitable host 1 week before broadcasting or just found away to do without a permanenet host altogether like the Emmy's and the Golden Globes. I just wonder why the Oscar host has such a huge prominence for this show versus all the others who call in some celebrity that week who isn't working or in drug rehab that week?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I just wonder why the Oscar host has such a huge prominence for this show versus all the others who call in some celebrity that week who isn't working or in drug rehab that week? >> I think part of it comes from the Academy Awards having such a long history and a reputation (right or wrong) for being more prestigious than any other awards. I think it also reflects the memory of two outstanding long-term hosts from the past; Bob Hope and Johnny Carson. Maybe my old fart is showing, but no one has come close to the quality of those two with the possible exception of Billy Crystal.
Originally Posted By FanaticadeDisney I didn't like Chris Rock so much. I like Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, and even Letterman. I thought that Antonio Banderas sang pretty well even though Drexel sang better because it was his song.
Originally Posted By WorldDisney <<I think it also reflects the memory of two outstanding long-term hosts from the past; Bob Hope and Johnny Carson>> Whose Bob Hope? (Yeah, just messin with ya dude )
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy <Not sure I like the Monty Hall-style awarding of Oscars in the middle of the aisle. Also undecided about having all the nominees for an Award stand on stage before the winner is announced. I appreciate that they're trying new things, and this at least ensures that all the nominees get a little face time,> What's to be "undecided" about?? NO NO NO NO *NOOOO!!* My friend at work and I learned that at work and were immediatley against that. How cheesy, degrading, and tacky that they're trying to make it "exciting" like a reality show---*ugh! Please, it's the Oscars, hello, it's exciting enough (if you're familiar with any nominees, I guess).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<Actually, one of my favorite moments was when Jeremy Irons came to present an award and there was a loud 'bang!' from the direction of the stage. His droll comment: "I hope they missed.">>> Did you catch Chris Rock's sarcasm when he introduced Jeremy Irons - he said something like outstanding comedic actor Jeremy Irons for which Jeremy replied "finally my work has been noticed." Jeremy was definitely on top of things. LOL! Yes, WorldDisney, that's the monologue I'm talking about. ;> Well, I know I can't be objective in deciding if Chris Rock was good for the Oscar's or not because I think he's this generations Richard Pryor - he is brilliant in my mind. He is edgy, hard core and sometimes brutally blunt mixed with saucy language but I love him! I think Billy Crystal is a great host, most safe for all generations of viewers. I don't think it was really the host that made it boring, it was all rather predictable. I liked Letterman too. Coarse, I liked Whoopi. I prefer the ones that like to mix it up a bit. BTW WD - why aren't you in WE anymore? Did I miss something?
Originally Posted By Lisann22 And... If people think Chris Rock was too much, god forbid Dave Chappelle ever gets the call to host. LMAO!
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 If people think Chris Rock was too much, god forbid Dave Chappelle ever gets the call to host.<< Chapelle and Wayne Brady co hosting. I'm Wayne Brady B^&%$
Originally Posted By Jafar30 Count me in the loved David Letterman as host camp. Ellen DeGeneres could be a good host. I would love to see Conan O'Brien host one year.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Ellen *would* be great...I too liked Whoopi. I remember when they had some models come out wearin' some outfits for somethin', and she said, "Models...they get paid $10,000, and they *still* look p*ss*d." LOL
Originally Posted By Labuda "Don't ask me. I liked Letterman." Uma. Oprah. Uma. Oprah. That *still* makes me giggle! lol
Originally Posted By Labuda "Chapelle and Wayne Brady co hosting." Heck, that would get me to put my foot down with Eric and insist I get to watch! (My beloved is veryyyyyyyyy anti-awards show - not sure why, but boy does it get annoying! lol)
Originally Posted By wahooskipper They are actors. Why do we raise them to this impossibly high level? I don't care about their political leanings...most of them didn't graduate high school or college for crying out loud. The Oscars will be fun again when they stop taking themselves so seriously (Sean Penn).
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>Uma. Oprah. Uma. Oprah. That *still* makes me giggle! lol<< LOL! Me too.
Originally Posted By Shooba Chris Rock was good. Since the Academy Awards aren't exactly cutting edge, even the most foul-mouthed or extreme comedian should be able to handle the job. Sean Penn needs to lighten up. Tim Robbins had a huge grin when Rock made that crack at him. That reminded me of Letterman's line when introduing Tim Robbins & Susan Sarandon - "Pay attention folks, I'm sure they're mad about something". The on-stage stuff was okaaay, I guess it gives a little extra recognition to people you don't generally see. The in-the-audience stuff felt a little too cheesy.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<>>Uma. Oprah. Uma. Oprah.>> Ummm... I thought Letterman was doing introductions, and that it was... <<Uma... Oprah. Oprah... Uma.>> I think it is slightly funnier that way, but it is good either way.
Originally Posted By Jafar30 Jim Rome had a good line the other day about Sean Penn being so serious, he said "Lighten up Spicoli it's a joke."
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA I'm a big David Letterman fan, but I did not like him hosting the Oscars. He seemed really uncomfortable, and trying to do Top Ten Lists, and Stupid Pet Tricks just fell flat.
