FlyBackTransformer Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I ask myself how we all managed to survive before Showtime discovered their "funniest person in America" in 1984, :^0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I thought Ellen did a fine job when she hosted before. I'll admit, even SHE'LL admit her type of observational humor isn't for everyone. But who COULN'T find a gag like, "They say walking is good excersize. My Grandmother started walking in 1984, and now, we don't know WHERE the hell she is!" As far as Showtime? Well, early on in Showtime's history, they had a "Stand Up" competition where several comics competed for some kind of title. I don't recall who came in first, but EDDIE MURPHY came in LAST! So, THERE. Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJazGuitar Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Well the LA Times had an article on DeGeneres to host the Oscars, and the headline said it was the safe choice. While society still has a way to go, that headline shows we have come a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaslovesTCM Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 this is the only way I can watch Ellen DeGeneres small doses she is funny but her act really gets annoying fast I am sure she is a fabulous person but I cannot watch a whole hour long show she totally stole Bob Newhart's act when starting out just watch old footage and then watch Bob Newhart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulio Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 While I enjoy Ellen, I have held out hope for years that the Academy would ask Bette Midler to host. She's a "movie star", past Oscar nominee, a larger than life personality as in the stars of yore, and very, very funny ad-libbing or making Bruce Vilanch's lines seem hysterical. She's also had a hit movie within the past year. Alas........a missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxreyman Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I am not sure why he is not hosting again, but Seth MacFarlane was very good at this past Academy Awards presentation. His jokes were pretty darn funny and he seemed quite adept at shooting from the hip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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