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Kevin Hart Says He Won’t Host the Oscars Again: Awards Shows ‘Aren’t Comedy-Friendly Environments Anymore’ (variety.com)

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[–] snooggums@kbin.social 18 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

Yes.

Billy Crystal hosted a bunch of times in the 90's and was well received because his humor wasn't edgy, just light and fun.

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[–] flumph@programming.dev 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Yeah, I don't understand why every award show needs to be a roast now.

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[–] Pons_Aelius@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

Becasue their viewership has cratered in the past few decades. They need the edgy MC to get people to watch.

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