2011 Tony Award Thread — Page 17

"Be open minded ... ."

I think that's exactly what you need to do, LindaTNo1.


And if you can't tell the difference between Sean Hayes last year and Neil Patrick Harris this year and choose to lump them together as "current hosts," it's my opinion you're not looking very closely at the newer telecasts.

Yes, I think Harris is as good as the hosts of old. And nobody loves nostalgia more than I do. I just don't stop there or close the gate, however.

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Updated On: 6/13/11 at 08:10 PM

I loved that we got some decent production numbers from shows in comparison of the terribly truncated ones from recent years. I'm sorry that certain awards had to be given during the breaks or pre-show, which is a shame. I was definitely a satisfied viewer this year. I also liked that Anything Goes added their swings to their number.

Regarding the red carpet - I have never seen a bunch of ill-prepared hosts in my life!! Do some research. Have some questions in mind. It just seemed thrown together and awkward.

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Updated On: 6/13/11 at 09:00 PM

How were the show's ratings this year? Any improvement or will they eventually move it to cable?

That's last years article. Here's this years.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/151756-Tony-Awards-Draws-Fewer-Viewers-But-Ratings-Up-for-18-49-Demographic

Reginald Tresilian

As one from the "babyboomer" generation, I have my history down pat, thank you very much. Never "betraying" anyone on this site at all. I do give respect to all of differing viewpoints, however.

LindaTNo1, I don't recall saying anything about your grasp of history or that you'd "betrayed" anyone.

I did say that anyone who reads his posts should know that Best12Bars has a great deal of knowledge of the history of the various entertainment fields. You actually suggested that because he didn't share your opinion that he didn't know his stuff.

I disagreed with that and still do.

Updated On: 6/14/11 at 03:50 PM

I thought he was a better host than Hugh Jackman - and I'm Australian.