Jon Stewart is going to host WHAT?!?!?!

Submitted by sernabad on Sun, 01/08/2006 - 1:08pm

In a stroke of brilliance (or is it ratings-despair?), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has tagged Jon Stewart to serve as Master of Ceremonies at this year's Academy Awards show, airing Sunday, March 5 on ABC.

It is hoped that Stewart, best known for his longstanding role as the deliverer of fake news on Comedy Central, and for his award-winning America (the Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction will pull in the young hip viewers who are devoted followers of Stewart's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but who avoid the oft-perceived-as-stodgy Oscars.

Stewart's brand of rapier-sharp wit is particuarly effective because it doesn't stray far from the truth. In fact, in 2004, the Annenberg Public Policy Center conducted a survey which found that Stewart's young viewers were far more astute about current events than non viewers.

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Stewart, 43, announced that he was a little disappointed" by this year's selection for Oscar's host.

Comments

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 01/08/2006 - 2:36pm.

I think he's a great choice. His filmography isn't exactly impressive, but who cares? I can't wait for this year's Oscars.

Submitted by Edith Wharton on Sun, 01/08/2006 - 11:08pm.

I don't get cable, but I love watching the Daily Show's free clips online.. The Coot-Off was particularly funny.

Submitted by called worse on Wed, 01/11/2006 - 8:52pm.

I am a proud owner of America: The Book and Stewart's other hilarious book, Naked Pictures of Famous People. However, as I lack TV, I'll just have to wait for the Oscars torrent that will surely appear?

Submitted by Edith Wharton on Fri, 01/20/2006 - 9:17pm.

Edith, courtesy of Amber

If you find that torrent, supply the link please?

Submitted by grimlock18 on Mon, 03/06/2006 - 6:20pm.

Here ya go...

http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=academy+awards&cat=0

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