Posted on 11/10/2011 2:06:29 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Billy Crystal is coming back to host the Oscars.
The comedian, who has hosted the show nine times, tweeted the news this afternoon.
"Am doing the Oscars so the young woman in the pharmacy will stop asking my name when I pick up my prescriptions. Looking forward to the show," he wrote.
Crystal, who last had the job in 2004, takes over after a string of incidents left the show without a host and producer.
Brett Ratner dramatically stepped down Tuesday as producer after saying “Rehearsal’s for fags” at a Q&A for “Tower Heist” last week, and then talking to Howard Stern about his eventful sex life.
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Good. Billy Crystal is the best host they’ve had. He should do it every year.
For once though, I’d like to see Robin Williams or Jim Carey do the honors.
For once though, I’d like to see Robin Williams or Jim Carey do the honors.
Anybody BUT Whoopie Goldberg.
They should bring in Ricky Gervais. I enjoyed seeing him express his contempt for Hollywood to it’s collective face at some other stupid awards show last year.
Thats the symbol of our current president, and the amount of times I have watched the Oscars
I poop on Hollywood.
RE: They should bring in Ricky Gervais.
His final statement when he hosted the Golden Globes — I THANK GOD FOR MAKING ME AN ATHEIST.
Yawn.
Charlie Sheen should get a shot at the job.. He’d be able to connect to the audience better than anyone,, and be twice as loaded.
whew.. at least it’s not Piers Morgan.
Based upon his Emmy appearance, I vote for Don Rickles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04OVDL3cVm4
(Sorry I couldn’t find a way to edit out Kathy Griffin).
I have a healthy prejudice and a natural disdain, for Hollywood elites (with a handful of exceptions).
Why a “jester” should be held in such high regard by such a vast number of mindless Americans escapes me. These people are paid (overpaid) to entertain me at my time and place of choosing. Their work it to distract me, as I wish and if I choose, from the important work I do. Work that is actually productive and provides goods and services for other consumers (my fellow citizens). I am rewarded for my professional skill with fair compensation (by an employer). I am also a devoted husband and father. The importance of these “pretenders” is way overplayed compared to the average, hard working American Citizen. That they televise umpteen events to glorify and award themselves for such meaningless work only furthers my animosity toward first the individuals and then the profession.
Here is a group of wealthy elite (not all) that conceal themselves in a bubble of peers. Their most important desire and goal is to be of a certain social status in their bubble. They exist to impress and garner the admiration of their bubblemates. They compete to champion (mostly) meaningless and misguided causes to enhance their social status. Some even go and adopt children from foreign countries and hire nannys to raise them. All the while, they run to microphones and media opps to prove their ignorance and admonish the evils of America. They denigrate our country for being greedy and for capitalism and fairness here and abroad while basking in the glory of their free enterprise achievements. Is it any wonder why the celeb elites always have such insurmountable “life” issues that they wear like a badge of honor? Drug rehab, divorce, Alcoholism, custody disputes, etc......
I would rather (and have) share a beer with the guys that come to pick up my trash than let most of those A$$hats step foot on my lawn.
Summation: I wouldn't watch an actors award show if Ronald Reagan rose from the dead to host it.
Rant over...
(Disclaimer: There are a few that I might accept an invitation to meet.)
See my rant #13.
I too “poop on Hollywood.” :o)
Agreed - 100%
Who cares what Hollywood does? Let me know if there are occupiers.
Jim Carrey would be outstanding.
Or The Muppets. The Muppets or Jim Carrey.
“Why a “jester” should be held in such high regard by such a vast number of mindless Americans escapes me.”
God hasn’t informed you about the gift of laughter?
“The most difficult character in comedy is the fool and he must be no simpleton who plays that part.” Cervantes
I can hardly wait.....to miss it.
A fine time to watch John Wayne in “HONDO.”
I’ll see your Yawn and raise you a eye roll.
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