Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The DU Lounge
In reply to the discussion: Is it just me, or is Neil Patrick Harris really blowing it as Oscar host? [View all]liberalhistorian
(20,817 posts)3. I just saw that underwear bit.
I admit, that is pretty daring.
I think part of the problem is that the Tonys are different from the Oscars and he's trying to fit a square peg into around hole. Kinda like why David Letterman didn't work, he was used to a different format.
Yes, I've seen films of Bob Hope hosting, he really was something else.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
38 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Is it just me, or is Neil Patrick Harris really blowing it as Oscar host? [View all]
liberalhistorian
Feb 2015
OP
There is something strange. It's like no one got over the tribute section.
Baitball Blogger
Feb 2015
#10
I have always thought someone likfe Letterman, Leno, Conan or, Craig Ferguson
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#15
I watched Craig Ferguson host a Game of Thrones Comic Con panel recently, he was good.
jakeXT
Feb 2015
#19
I thought Ellen did a great job last year. One of the reason this year feels so flat.
Fla Dem
Feb 2015
#20
NPH was not in his milieu last night. His work is on Broadway, he knows everyone and knows what
monmouth4
Feb 2015
#28
That's how I saw it too. He's an exceptional talent, this just wasn't his gig...n/t
monmouth4
Feb 2015
#37