Why would it? You don’t think he has the capability of hosting an awards show without bringing his politics into it?
As Astorian has already mentioned, we all have suggestions for who we think would make a good host, that doesn’t make it true for anyone else.
Personally I think Stein would be a nice change of pace because he will definitely not be over the top like Goldberg and Crystal.
I miss Johnny Carson. <sniff>
IIRC, the host of the first ceremony was Douglas Fairbanks, and the whole thing lasted less than an hour.
I’m all for the return to that format (except, of course, for the Douglas Fairbanks bit - his corpse would make a horrible host).
There’s no way Jim Carrey would do it. He’s been snubbed for a nomination at least three times now, and I wouldn’t blame him for being pissed about it.
Personally, I find his routine to be almost as annoying as Robin Williams’.
Chicago TV critic Phil Rosenthal has suggested that Oprah might be on the list for next year.
When? Do you really think his performance in Eternal Sunshine equals that of Clint Eastwood or Jamie Foxx? I was shocked that Kate Winslet was nominated. I don’t think anyone deserved an award for that, except Kaufman.
Other than that, I can’t think of any other Oscar-worthy Carrey performances.
I’m not saying I thought Carrey deserved a nomination, but his name was heavily mentioned for “Truman Show”, “Man on the Moon”, and “Eternal Sunshine”. People were especially surprised he wasn’t nominated for “Truman Show”.
I’ll give you Man on the Moon. I forgot about that one.
The Truman Show was complete and utter tripe.
Bob Hope hosted the show for years with a running gimmick about not being nominated. I think Jim Carrey would be an OK choice, but really, in my opinion, the host should be a person with an easy, graceful wit like Bob Hope or Johnny Carson. There are very few popular performers in the entertainment industry today who can measure up to those guys.
I think Phil Hartman would have been great. Too bad.
Bill Murray is an excellent choice. Tim Allen probably wouldn’t be too bad. John Goodman might be pretty cool. Michael Keaton, maybe?
I am surprised Leno has not been asked. He seems rather popular with celebs. Can perform a decent monologue and has the ability to MC.
I guess the show never being on NBC is a deal breaker.
Seinfeld would be excellent. He could give a dry monologue that would zing but not terribly offend. After that, I’ll bet he could throw a few improvs in there and move things along.
Conan O’Brien (who probably is constrained by NBC) would be the best. When he hosted the Emmys, I think he was as good of a host as I have ever seen.
Did you read the first part where I said he’s not funny? Ben Stein never has been funny aside from acting as a foil for a real comedian.
No, I’m sure he wouldn’t bring his politics into it, but that fact that he has been very political on TV would alienate many people. That’s why I didn’t suggect somebody like Al Franken. He is actually very funny, but his politics turn many people off, and would be a distraction.
Adapted from a very old joke.
The producer and director of the 2006 Academy Awards are having lunch together.
Producer: So, who should we get to host the show this year?
Director: I think we should get Tom Hanks. He’s a great actor, he’s funny and can think on his feet, women love him, men like him, nobody’s ever said a bad word about him. He’s my choice.
Producer: I think he stinks.
Director: You know, I’ve heard that too.
First, it should be someone who actually likes movies and the idea of an award show
Second, it should be someone who recognizes that the whole shebang is pompous and overblown
Third, the ability to throw a few seemingly-ad lib quips around
**Tom Hanks
Ellen DeGeneres
John Cleese
Bette Midler**
Did someone up there actually suggest Gary Shandling?
I personally don’t think Leno is that funny. Eric Idle could be good. I love the Daily Show, but I think John Stewaqrt wouldn’t be at his best surrended by so much self-congratulatory pomposity. What about Dana Carvey?
Did someone up there actually suggest Gary Shandling?
I personally don’t think Leno is that funny. Eric Idle could be good. I love the Daily Show, but I think John Stewart wouldn’t be at his best surrended by so much self-congratulatory pomposity. What about Dana Carvey?
Sorry about the accidental double post.
Common guys. You’re missing the perfect candidate: Robin Williams. (I didn’t see him at these oscars, I heard he sucked but one bad performance doesn’t a career brake).
He’d probably go on for three hours by himself, before getting around to any awards. I don’t think I could stand that many dick jokes.
One might not, but seemingly every time I’ve seen him ANYWHERE in the last couple of years certainly does.
My notes for Oscar hosting:
Keep Martin and Rock on the rotation, drop Goldberg and Crystal, add Conan O’Brien.
Cleese, Leno, and Stewart all strike me as being possible disasters in the making.
Here’s another vote for Ellen.
You’re right. He’s too clever for a lot of people.