Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Entretaining, Funny Award Shows? What A Neat Idea!
News came a week or two ago that Ricky Gervais has been tapped to host the Golden Globes. That show hasn't had an actual host for some time, which, lately has seemed like a better idea than the parade of dreadful hosts these shows have been utilizing lately. Five realityy show hosts? That was a disaster. Ricky Gervais is irreverant and hilarious every time he is on these shows to present an award so it's high time he got a chance to host. He's hilarious and I'm curious to see what he'll do. Honestly all he has to do is laugh his high, unbridled laugh and I'm gone.
Hugh Jackman mercifully turned down an offer to host the Oscars again this year and speculation was high as for who will host the awards next time around. Well, I'm really pleased with who they have announced. Steve Martin is always a riot. Quirky, offbeat and witty, I've always liked his sense of humor and I think he'll do a fantastic job. 
The nice twist is Alec Baldwin co-hosting. I absolutely love him on 30 Rock and he's always a quqlity guest on Saturday Night Live and talk shows. He should be a great foil for Martin. It's nice to finally have hosts that will make me want to watch these shows when they air.
What a coup for aging, graying, growing, funny white comedians, lol.
