Our long national nightmare is over ... Billy Crystal is back as the host of the Academy Awards!
In his ninth time at the helm (only Bob Hope has more with 18), the funnyman steps back up after seven years in which hosting responsibilities were given to other comics overtaken by the big moment. And then there was last year’s James Franco and Anne Hathaway debacle. (Though we’ll admit the Hugh Jackman year wasn’t bad.)
In celebration of Crystal’s return, NextMovie looks back at nine of his best moments emceeing Hollywood’s biggest night.
Presenting Best Sound Mixing
The ’80s were certainly a different time, specifically in 1988. Back then Pee-wee Herman and Steve Guttenberg were big enough stars to present at the 60th Academy Awards, and Chevy Chase was the host. But one shining moment was when Crystal presented Best Sound Mix. Doing it overdubbed and with impersonations,...
In his ninth time at the helm (only Bob Hope has more with 18), the funnyman steps back up after seven years in which hosting responsibilities were given to other comics overtaken by the big moment. And then there was last year’s James Franco and Anne Hathaway debacle. (Though we’ll admit the Hugh Jackman year wasn’t bad.)
In celebration of Crystal’s return, NextMovie looks back at nine of his best moments emceeing Hollywood’s biggest night.
Presenting Best Sound Mixing
The ’80s were certainly a different time, specifically in 1988. Back then Pee-wee Herman and Steve Guttenberg were big enough stars to present at the 60th Academy Awards, and Chevy Chase was the host. But one shining moment was when Crystal presented Best Sound Mix. Doing it overdubbed and with impersonations,...
- 2/23/2012
- by Jason Guerrasio
- NextMovie
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