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01-05-2006, 12:38 PM
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Jon Stewart to host 2006 Academy Awards
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I think this is an excellent move, as long as his Daily Show writers have input to the opening, and not Bruce Vilanch, no disrespect intended. This way, Stewart's sharp timing would be optimized.
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01-05-2006, 12:43 PM
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In a year full of PC noms (most likely), he is a great choice. I hope they let him go wild.
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01-05-2006, 02:35 PM
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If the old ladies running the Oscars didn't like Chris Rock, I don't see them liking Jon Stewart much more.  |
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01-05-2006, 03:50 PM
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I love this classic Jon Stewart comment, "...as an avid watcher of the Oscars, I can't help but be a little disappointed with the choice".
As for the old ladies, I doubt they'll find such a nice, pleasant young man objectionable in the least.
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01-05-2006, 05:25 PM
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If he can avoid an Oprah - Uma moment I think he will be fine.
Lawn Ranger Motto: You're only young once, but you can be always be immature.
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01-05-2006, 06:12 PM
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I don't know why Stewart didn't occur to me as an option as others were bowing out or being rejected. It's a natural choice given his popularity right now. I'm looking forward to the show!
Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation. - Edward R. Murrow
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01-06-2006, 08:59 AM
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The only thing I worry about is Stewart trying a lot of his political "schtick" from The Daily Show during the Oscars broadcast. If it sticks to discussing just the entertainment industry in general, he'll do okay.
I do miss Billy Crystal--he was always sharp and funny at his peak. 
Raymond in Sacramento, CA USA
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01-06-2006, 11:47 AM
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I don't know, to me it feels like being the third or fourth choice of a good looking girl in high school for the prom. Sure, it'll be great, but there were still others she wanted before you...and John Stewart doesn't seem Hollwood enough to me.
And you believe, at heart, everyone's a killer...
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01-06-2006, 01:29 PM
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John Stewart doesn't seem Hollwood enough to me.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/featu...582009,00.html
Born Jonathan Stewart Leibowitz, he started using his middle name as his surname in 1987. "I'm not a self-hating Jew," he once said. "Actually, to borrow a line from Lenny Bruce, I just thought Leibowitz was too Hollywood."
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01-06-2006, 01:59 PM
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Hahahahahaa!
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