Seth MacFarlane to host the Oscars

[MissTeeks]

An interesting choice for the Oscars.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/10/01/se...arlane-oscars/

“His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh,” said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. “He will be the consummate host, and we are so happy to be working with him.”

“It’s truly an overwhelming privilege to be asked to host the Oscars,” MacFarlane said. “My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope they don’t find out I hosted the Charlie Sheen roast.”

“Seth is unbelievably talented,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “We couldn’t be happier with the creative team we’ve assembled. With Craig, Neil and now Seth, we’re off to a great start.”

[polak]

There is only one acceptable host for any award show:

[Eastern Girl]

I like Seth Macfarlane, so I might be inclined to start watching the Oscars again.

I did also enjoy Gervais. The more insulting the host, the better...

[Mike F]

Has there ever been an Oscar host that wasn't "blanded" into a safe, dull, beige?

I like Seth Macfarlane, but I'll be pessimistic about anyone hosting this show and actually being edgy.

[Eastern Girl]

True, but you could have said the same for the Golden Globes and then came Gervais.

Maybe the powers that be are realizing we don't want to just see celebrities parading around in their million dollar jewelry, looking for pats on the back.

The celebrities don't need to be coddled. Some of them actually can take a joke. Look at Depp. Gervais destroyed him and he took it in stride. Went on his show and joked around. It was great.