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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 08:00 AM
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I don't know about you - but Jon Stewart can host the Oscars every year
I thought he was funny but showed the kind of dignity that is required to host the Oscars. I think the only other person I'd love to see host the Oscars would be Stephen Colbert.
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Scooter24 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 08:10 AM
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1. He was good, but last night felt kinda off...
probably because the writers only had a few weeks to prepare instead of the usual 3-4 months. But it was still fun and he did a good job.

I really enjoyed Ellen last year and she probably gets my vote for the best host so-far. But that's probably because I'm young :)
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 08:23 AM
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2. I agree
The telecast did seem sort of off last night. And I think you're right...not enough time for the writers to prepare their material.
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latebloomer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:46 AM
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15. Jon Stewart was born in 1962
Ellen in 1958.

Just sayin' :D
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 08:41 AM
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3. I missed his monologue but the rest was hilarious
Why was Patrick Dempsey there? Is "Can't Buy Me Love" some great movie that only insiders know about or was it "Sweet Home Alabama"???
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:13 AM
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5. He was in Enchanted - which was nominated for several minor Oscars
I'm trying to figure out why Miley Cyrus was there
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:17 AM
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6. Because she's Miley Cyrus...AND YOU'RE NOT
She's the Frank Sinatra of our generation.


...please...kill...me...
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:24 AM
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7. ...please...kill...me...
Yeah, I'll send that for you

:hide:

And if she's the Frank Sinatra of our generation then Lindsay Lohan is our Marilyn Monroe and I'm going to be posing in Penthouse next month

:crazy:
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Jeff In Milwaukee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:39 AM
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11. Will you autograph my copy?
:evilgrin:
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:33 AM
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9. Yeah but why was she on at 9:50?
Wouldn't you want to have her on earlier? Okay maybe kids don't go to bed like I used to have to.

The Frank Sinatra of our generation :rofl:
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ReformedChris Donating Member (252 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:38 AM
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10. Miley Cyrus + ABC Network =Disney Properties
Gotta milk the Hannah Montana cash cow for all its worth before she becomes another Britney (hopefully that tragedy never happens!).
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NewJeffCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:35 AM
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13. Dempsey's role as "The Ronster" in Can't Buy Me Love will be studied
for decades to come for its nuance and depth!
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:51 AM
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17. I saw this on the big screen
yes his treatment of Ronald Miller could be the basis for the new Scientology.


:rofl:
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NewJeffCT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 12:40 PM
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21. It was a fun movie
but, pretty lightweight overall. I identified with the kid a bit, because he was the geeky outsider...

I always remember that line from the dance, "If the Ronster's doing it, it must be hip" (or cool instead of hip) and then everybody starts doing the African Anteater Ritual
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ReformedChris Donating Member (252 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 08:54 AM
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4. I thought he had some hilarious moments, some bombs but that happens..
I cracked up when he had the little girl up on stage with the playing Wii Sports Tennis. His little bit about the strike and the Binocular/Bad Dream Montage's were fantastic. I agree with Lynne, he can host every year.
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 09:25 AM
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8. I didn't watch it
I'm so out of the loop as far as current movies go. I'm at least 2-3 years behind.
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:35 AM
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12. Unfortunately next year they'll need a conservative host for balance.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:37 AM
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14. Why - they haven't had one in over a decade
I can't recall the last time a gung-ho pro-republican guy ran the show. Probably have to go back to the Reagan administration.
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Gidney N Cloyd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 12:32 PM
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20. One of out local conservative radio slugs was doing some serious grousing about
Jon Stewart this morning. None of these clowns work in a vacuum and I just sensed the potential for backlash. You are right, LynnSin, you almost have to go back to Bob Hope's days to find a major con hosting. But of the various comedians who've hosted the last decade or so, while some if not most are known to be left-leaning, I think Jon has been the most in-your-face politically.
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Auggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:46 AM
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16. Screw it -- I won't watch.
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:51 AM
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18. Who won the pool? Did I miss the thread?
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-25-08 10:59 AM
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19. we had 6 people sign up for it - it kinda died out
:cry:
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