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Posted by Jeremy Jorgenson (Member # 2989) on 01-06-2006, 04:29 AM:

from Oscars.org

brief summary: Jon Stewart will host the Oscars on March 05, 2006 ... this will be his first time as host.

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from the link above:

quote: A.M.P.A.S.
Beverly Hills, CA — Jon Stewart has been set to host the 78th Academy Awards telecast, producer Gil Cates announced today. This will be Stewart's first stint as Oscar host.

"My wife and I watch him every night," Cates said. "Jon is the epitome of a perfect host — smart, engaging, irreverent and funny."

Academy President Sid Ganis echoed Cates' enthusiasm. "I'm very excited," he said. "Stewart is a superb choice — witty, current, intelligent and charming. What a terrific addition to our roster of great hosts!"

The host of Comedy Central’s multiple Emmy- and Peabody- winning "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Stewart has transformed “The Daily Show" into one of America’s most influential and popular television shows. Stewart and the writers of “The Daily Show” also authored America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction at the end of 2004. The book, which was recently awarded the Thurber Prize for American Humor, was a staple on The New York Times best sellers list for 46 consecutive weeks, including 15 consecutive weeks in the #1 position.

"As a performer, I’m truly honored to be hosting the show," said Stewart. "Although, as an avid watcher of the Oscars, I can’t help but be a little disappointed with the choice. It appears to be another sad attempt to smoke out Billy Crystal."

Stewart has appeared in several motion pictures, including "Death to Smoochy," "Big Daddy," "The Faculty" and "Playing by Heart."

Prior to taking over "The Daily Show" in 1999, Stewart's television credits included a one-hour HBO comedy special, "Jon Stewart: Unleavened," and a recurring role as himself on HBO’s series-within-a-series, "The Larry Sanders Show." He also hosted "The Jon Stewart Show" on MTV, which went on to be nationally syndicated.

Stewart has recently been featured on "Oprah" and "60 Minutes."

The ceremonies honoring 2005 achievements in motion pictures will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2006. The 78th Annual Academy Awards Presentation will be broadcast live from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland by the ABC Television Network, beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST.

Posted by Greg Anderson (Member # 235) on 01-06-2006, 09:03 AM:

I hope he doesn't feel obligated to launch into some over-long routine about his current specialty: Politics. Jon Stewart's a really funny guy. If he can keep the focus (no pun intended) on movies then he'll be the best thing to jazz up what promises to be boring television.

Last year's host, Chris Rock, seemed to feel obligated to spending too much time on his specialities: Racism and Politics. And it was amazingly dull. The most entertaining thing about it was watching the nervous crowd of rich-and-mostly-white Hollywood types not knowing quite how to react. ("No, please, Chris. Stop talking about the Wayans brothers and talk about George Bush some more!")

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 01-06-2006, 09:49 AM:

Who's Jon Stewart?

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 01-06-2006, 10:04 AM:

Jon Stewart is the host of "The Daily Show" on the Comedy Channel:

http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml

quote:
JON TO HOST OSCARS Guess who's hosting the 2006 Academy Awards? It's The Daily Show's Jon Stewart!

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 01-06-2006, 10:12 AM:

They should bring back Conan O Brien! OR did he even host the Oscars?

Posted by Jeremy Jorgenson (Member # 2989) on 01-06-2006, 02:21 PM:

No, Conan never hosted the Oscars.

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 01-06-2006, 02:34 PM:

What did he host then, it was something big ( I mean, it wasn't the Blockbuster awards or anything) as I recall.

Posted by Jeremy Jorgenson (Member # 2989) on 01-06-2006, 03:56 PM:

I believe it was the Emmy Awards.

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 01-06-2006, 05:25 PM:

quote: John Pytlak
Jon Stewart is the host of "The Daily Show" on the Comedy Channel

I thought Carson Daily hosted the Daily Show. His name is Carson Daily, after all.

Posted by Jeremy Jorgenson (Member # 2989) on 01-06-2006, 08:27 PM:

Nah, you're thinking of Craig Kilborn.

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 01-06-2006, 10:47 PM:

They should just re-run an old Johnny Carson Oscars show that night taped back in the early 70's... no one but no one can save the oscars show ever again [Roll Eyes]

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Mark

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 01-06-2006, 10:54 PM:

I dont know... Chevy Chase did a good opening when he called everyone phonies.

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 01-06-2006, 11:12 PM:

I think Phil Hill should host the Oscars.

Posted by Will Kutler (Member # 770) on 01-06-2006, 11:16 PM:

I SECOND THAT! [Big Grin]

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 01-07-2006, 03:48 PM:

Oh Boy! Here we go again! Yous are a laugh-a-minute.

Both of yous are too funny and should be on a STAGE!

(There's one leaving in 20 minutes...get on it!) [Razz]

[ 01-08-2006, 07:21 AM: Message edited by: Phil Hill ]

Posted by Steve Scott (Member # 630) on 01-07-2006, 10:56 PM:

And this "Jon Stewart" is NOT Whoopi Goldberg you say?

Alright, cool [Razz]