Jon Stewart To Host 2006 Academy Awards Telecast- Page 2

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 11:31pm

He is funny, but he is an intelligent, political funny. I think he is perfect for that crowd.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/4/06 at 11:44pm

It should be interesting. I always thought the most successful hosts were those that could really deliver the zingers without getting too nasty or political. Like Billy Crystal. You can't be too highbrow or PC for the Oscars or it won't be fun.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 12:21am

I don't get why it takes 6 months to prepare to be host of the Oscars. But, regardless, Jon should be ok since his job is making jokes about topical humor the day something happens. If his writers are Daily Show folk, it should be brilliant and take them say a week!

[Luscious]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 12:33am

I would have preferred Conan, but I can live with Stewart. He should be entertaining and funny without being buffoonish.

[caitiesus1522]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 12:51am

This is so exciting! I love Jon Stewart because he has what many people have mentioned, an intelligent sense of humor. I am really glad to see this

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 1:43am

I hope this is true. I like Jon Stewart. Can't stand Conan, btw.

[DG]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 1:51am

It's now official. As the end of the year films have been unveiled, and film festivals and critics have wet themselves all over what I have considered anemic attempts at best, I've felt that I am becoming completely disengaged from what is accepted as American film "art". This choice to present what it is that we offer to the realm of world cinema absolutely cements my feeling - I have no connection whatsoever to what it is that other people are experiencing in a movie theatre.

That's fine - I don't have a problem being the odd man out - I've been there before. But I really feel like we have crossed over a threshold concerning this medium.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 1:52am

That is stunning. I think it was an excellent year in film.

[Celestial Entropy]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 2:19am

The only highlight of the last year, in my opinion, was Mrs. Henderson Presents. But then again I'm an old prude of sorts. LoL
Stewart hosting... he is classy, witty and funny... I'll give it a watch for him... and Judi.

[ally_kay_on_broadway]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 2:33am

jon will do a fantastic job. There are so many that respect him as an entertainer.

I think elphaba3 and i are the only ones who don't 'get' conan.

I just don't think he's funny!

[TheHumanTorch]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 6:54am

i absolutely adore both conan and jon stewart... i almost fell out of my chair when i read this... finally somebody at the academy does something right...

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 9:36am

In part because of the heavy schedule of television events this winter, including the Olympics in February.

It was done to avoid conflicts.

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[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 9:38am

I think Jon is a great choice. Chris was good, but not great (like many of the previous hosts have been).

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 9:43am

Any time.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:32am

any time?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:34am

ANY time.

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:38am

rawr

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:44am

*shivers*

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[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:48am

oh, don't worry, there'll be goosebumps a'plenty!

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:50am

We're talking about the Oscar telecast, right?

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:52am

whatever you wanna call it, baby.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 10:54am

Cheers!

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 12:46pm

That is stunning. I think it was an excellent year in film.

So do I. Certainly better than last year. In 2005 we saw:

-- the return of politically-engaging films (SYRIANA, GOODNIGHT AND GOOD LUCK, CRASH, MUNICH);
-- intelligent and finely-crafted blockbusters (BATMAN BEGINS, KING KONG)
-- three-dimensional gay characters take centre-stage in mainstream cinema (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, CAPOTE)
-- daring new directions taken by established filmmakers (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, MATCH POINT)
-- an attempt at faithful adaptations of Broadway musicals, with much of their original cast (RENT, PRODUCERS)
-- the increasing popularity of documentaries (MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, MURDERBALL)

[Jon]

Posted: 1/5/06 at 1:32pm

I assume Jon Stewart brings along his staff of writers from THE DAILY SHOW. It will be a nice change from the usual gang (Bruce Vilanch, Robert Wuhl, Alan Zwiebel, etc.) who always write for Whoopi and Billy.