Why Do You Watch Award Shows?

When I was a kid, the Academy Awards always came on on a Monday night, at 10:00 PM, est. It was a very big deal, and I would go to bed around 7:00 PM and my parents would wake me up right before it started. What was so thrilling about it was the fact that you were going to see movie stars on your television set. Also, there were only 4 Award Shows (Oscars, Emmys, Tonys and Grammys). It wasn't like it is, today, with tons of awards being handed out; and 24 hour entertainment programming and news, where every two-bit "star" is in you face, every minute of every day. Because of that, I've given up on award shows, years ago. I just don't care who or what wins. So, I know why I don't watch them (and now, so do you), but I'm wondering why anyone does watch these shows. It certainly isn't to see these people, is it? I suppose I can understand that some may actually care who and what wins, but so much so that you have to see it live and not just read about it later? Okay, so why?

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I don't watch them. Sometimes I'll watch the Tonys. If any of the awards were actually about merit, I'd be interested.

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To see who won, of course. :)

It depends on scheduling, too. It's usually pretty easy for me to catch the Tonys- not much schoolwork then. But the Oscars always fall around midterms. Combine that with their failure to nominate the one picture I was really rooting for, and you have me spending Sunday night reading up on constitutional law.

I'm not. People from Terrell, TX (Jamie Foxx's home town) are throwing this huge party and the entire town's going to be shut down so they can "watch him win". If he wins, good for him. If he doesn't, don't go to Terrell.

Back on topic, I think it's just a fashion show. Who cares about actually doing a good job. Let's just buy an expensive dress and have your so-and-so for your date.

For me, it's all about the outfits. I would kill for Joan Rivers' job, I really would. Also, occasionally, someone is nominated that I really want to win. And even more occasionally, they win. Which is always nice.

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Oh come on! We watch these shows to see these famous people say and do stupid things. We're hoping that there will be some unscripted drama. Unfortunately, each year they get more boring because they no longer have an open bar and they drug test everyone who is going to appear.

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rlb,

that performance by Angie is ASTONISHING!!!!! She looked gorgeous, so sounded fabulous and she moved like a freaking Rockette!

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Oscars: I usually have favorites for what and who I want to win... I like to watch. I also really like seeing a classic glamorous show, with the actors/actresses in tuxs and gowns.

Tonys: I have favorite musicals, and stars who I want to win. Also, to see the performances... and for the past two years Hugh was in the equation too.

SAG: To see who is really respected by their peers. I think the hardest thing to do is perform in front of your peers, so it is a big deal for them.

Golden Globes: Gives the biggest idea of who is going to win the Oscars... and it has bigger categories, and more chances for actors in different genres to win.

and I used to watch MTV awards because of Lord of the Rings, and all the actors in movies...
I also don't watch the Grammys, usually... sometimes I watch the performances but that is it

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I love everything about the Tony's. Everything!
I can't wait for this year's broadcast!

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1.It is once a year
2.I like contests
3.It isn't a rerun
4.I like some of the more pompus acceptance speeches

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