It was a strategic retreat, but they still "poisoned the well" by giving Clooney the oscar.
Just so he'll continue to pump out the trash.
There was a lot not to like, granted. I watched results on the Internet. My wife was occasionally peeking at the show but I strictly forbid the kids from watching! (They know all about the leftist agenda, but, hey, those guys' kids--if they have any--won't sit around watching our shows if their parents [or "guardians"] can avoid it!)