Jimmy Kimmel hosts his second Oscarcast tonight. (I will be reviewing it. Check out my podcast.) I thought he did a very good job last year, although he got a little rattled during the insanity when Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced the wrong Best Pictures. I think once he has a few of these under his belt he'll know how to handle any unforeseen situation.
But he has a relaxed manner and seems to be a good fit. And it's really a thankless job. That industry audience in the auditorium takes itself VERY seriously. You can poke fun at them... up to a point. But they're a tough crowd to win over. There's a lot of tension. These people really want to WIN. They're not there to have a good time and listen to jokes. That's the Golden Globes. These awards COUNT.
And the host must also keep things moving, restore order, and set the tone. Just how glamorous or lowbrow will the ceremony be? With Seth MacFarlane there were songs about boobs. Real elegant.
But look at the number of big names who flamed out as Oscar host.
Chris Rock
Jon Stewart
David Letterman
Ellen Degeneres
Whoopi Goldberg
Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin
Billy Crystal had a good run, but when they brought him back a few years ago his act felt very stale.
It's a lot easier to fuck up than do well, and the eyes of the world are upon you. So I wish Jimmy Kimmel the best. Especially since Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty are expected back.
from By Ken Levine
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