Clayton Davis It’s do-or-die time for the Oscars to recapture the glory days of the ceremony when more than 50 million people were watching emcees like Billy Crystal, Chris Rock and the foursome of 1983 that included Walter Matthau, Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore and Richard Pryor.
With Will Packer producing the telecast for the first time, he’s said to have an exciting vision that can only be executed with a fresh, new host.
So, who should the Academy tap?WHY?: Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” stars bridge all generations that the Academy needs to elevate its brand.
You get the Gen Y and Z crowds and Latinos feeling seen with Gomez, and the OG die-hard fans of the Academy will have a past beloved host like Martin, who’s emceed three times.
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