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Brian Damage · 03-18-2011, 11:40 PM

The Academy Awards people got some good news as they scramble to overcome sagging ratings and harsh reviews for the latest Oscars telecast, the AP reported. The news comes from one of the most universally acclaimed Oscar hosts of years past, Billy Crystal.

The comedian said he would seriously consider returning to host the show, although he would like to see some changes in the production.

Crystal said he's beeing thinking "it might be fun" to take on the emcee duties once again. It would be his ninth time as host.

However, he would like to see fewer awards and some new ideas. He told the AP, "It has to sort of freshen itself up, and if I can be a part of that, that would be great."

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/

Marvo301 · 03-19-2011, 01:16 AM

Fewer awards? Good luck with that amongst all the egos in Hollywood!!

HuntingtonM15 · 03-19-2011, 01:20 AM

I'd support them cutting out the awards for best live action and animated shorts, along with the best documentary short. Obviously, they would never touch the main six categories along with writing, cinematography, etc.

80sTrivia · 03-19-2011, 07:23 AM

It would be great if Billy would return as host. I haven't watched a single Oscar broadcast since he stopped hosting the ceremony...

03-18-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Billy Crystal Would Consider Return as "Oscar" Host If..... The Academy Awards people got some good news as they scramble to overcome sagging ratings and harsh reviews for the latest Oscars telecast, the AP reported. The news comes from one of the most universally acclaimed Oscar hosts of years past, Billy Crystal. The comedian said he would seriously consider returning to host the show, although he would like to see some changes in the production. Crystal said he's beeing thinking "it might be fun" to take on the emcee duties once again. It would be his ninth time as host. However, he would like to see fewer awards and some new ideas. He told the AP, "It has to sort of freshen itself up, and if I can be a part of that, that would be great." http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Fewer awards? Good luck with that amongst all the egos in Hollywood!!
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03-19-2011, 01:20 AM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I'd support them cutting out the awards for best live action and animated shorts, along with the best documentary short. Obviously, they would never touch the main six categories along with writing, cinematography, etc.