Seth McFarlane and Oscars

[roscoegino]

Should be hilarious. Besides the funny dude can sing. Hey, beats Anne Hathaway and what's his face.

[NoirDigits]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

It'll be like Billy Crystal and Ricky Gervais had a relatively handsome baby. I think it's a solid choice too.

[Kenneth Fisher]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Seth McFarlane is okay, but I don't see what makes Hollywood think he has the goods to pull this off. Steve Martin was good. Billy Crystal, Whoopie etc. were good.

The thing is they all came from a background of performing and making people laugh on stage.

As we saw last year, experience matters.

[mge457]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Seth McFarlane is okay, but I don't see what makes Hollywood think he has the goods to pull this off.

Successful movie (Ted) + hosting bona fides (SNL) = a good fit.

Also he handled his 'mic gaffe' at the Emmy's pretty well.

[TheKeenGuy]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Now taking bets on how far into the broadcast he gets before using the Stewie voice.

[NoirDigits]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Now taking bets on how far into the broadcast he gets before using the Stewie voice.

First two minutes.

[EvilRbt]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Seth McFarlane is okay, but I don't see what makes Hollywood think he has the goods to pull this off.

His recent hosting of SNL sealed the deal.

[Writerperson12]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

Seth knows his audience and can rise to any occasion. I bet he knocks it out of the park.

[UnequalProductions]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

I know he won't, but he needs to leave the Family Guy voices at home. He doesn't need them, and if he uses them, that's all anyone's going to say. "He pulled out Stewie two minutes into the show."

[cshel]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

It'll be like Billy Crystal and Ricky Gervais had a relatively handsome baby. I think it's a solid choice too.

Great description! I think he'll lean more towards the Billy side, though. As well as being funny, doing voices, writing, acting, directing, producing, he's a good singer and musician. I don't doubt that he'll do a decent job, I just hope he won't have to be too tame. His own humor can be Ricky-esque, but I think he'll be expected to dial that back, unfortunately.

[lostfootage]

Re: Seth McFarlane and Oscars

I'm in the car, with a bunch of snacks and adult beverages. This is the best idea for a host they've had in a long time. He was genius on SNL.