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ArkAngel

2011-11-10 01:04:24 AM

Forget Kermit, Gonzo, or Piggy.

Just give us Statler and Waldorf and it could work

ds_4815

2011-11-10 01:22:55 AM

^ Fully agreed, although having Animal forcefully "play off" the recipients after time is up could make for mighty interesting television.

ecmoRandomNumbers

2011-11-10 03:29:24 AM

I haven't watched the Oscars in over a decade, but I would give my left nut to see the Muppets host.

Aquadyne

2011-11-10 05:30:37 AM

no it couldnt

Pandora's Litterbox

2011-11-10 05:37:08 AM

I thought that they already got a Muppet to oversee the show.

What?

That's Brian Grazer?

www.blogforarizona.com

Would at least watch the first half hour of it if they did get the Muppets. But I suspect that with the narrow window of opportunity that they have between now and the show and the fact that it would be prohibitively expensive, I very much doubt that it will come to pass.

/but I've been way wrong many times.

Alphax

2011-11-10 06:12:06 AM

ArkAngel: Forget Kermit, Gonzo, or Piggy.

Just give us Statler and Waldorf and it could work

I like this idea!

timharrod

2011-11-10 06:37:31 AM

Practical concerns:

1. The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it? Spectacle wrought of endless retakes is one of the main reasons they're so great. Even the classic Sesame Street moments of Muppets talking to kids are culled from hours of tape.

2. Puppeteer wells built into the stage, or Avenue Q style, where unrecognized guys are just standing there holding up the hosts? Are the puppeteers in tuxes?

3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

But yeah, I'd watch my first Oscars in years, and ratings trump all. I'd hire them.

Fluorescent Testicle

2011-11-10 06:50:23 AM

timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

The one with AIDS.

/But seriously, I'd watch this.
//I suppose a Muppets/NPH duet would be far too much to hope for.

MannaxOne

2011-11-10 06:54:59 AM

S: And the winner is...
W: .....
S: And the winner is...
W: ....
S: AND THE WINNER IS.
W: No need to yell, I only lost my reading glasses not my hearing aid.

PizzaJedi81

2011-11-10 07:03:49 AM

timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

Geraldo Rivera. Yes, he is! Look at that moustache!

Apos

2011-11-10 07:07:12 AM

I just read that headline in Ralph's voice.

Dalek Caan's doomed mistress

2011-11-10 07:31:45 AM

MannaxOne: S: And the winner is...
W: .....
S: And the winner is...
W: ....
S: AND THE WINNER IS.
W: No need to yell, I only lost my reading glasses not my hearing aid.

Win, just pure win.

wippit

2011-11-10 07:33:28 AM

timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

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dittybopper

2011-11-10 08:09:21 AM

wippit, you bastard, that was what I was going to say.

The Muppets would be awesome though. Especially Pepe, okay?

moothemagiccow

2011-11-10 08:17:10 AM

The only reason I'd ever watch an award show again is if I were getting one

rjakobi

2011-11-10 08:28:33 AM

My only concern in supporting this idea is that I am sure Rizzo the Rat will chew the scenery more than the Oscar nominees.

And he'd probably make a joke of it by chewing on part of the Mann Theater.

/that rat must die

SharkTrager

2011-11-10 08:39:26 AM

timharrod: The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it? Spectacle wrought of endless retakes is one of the main reasons they're so great. Even the classic Sesame Street moments of Muppets talking to kids are culled from hours of tape.

The Muppets did Monday Night Raw live 2 weeks ago, and that doesn't have near the lead time as the Oscars.

But the reason it won't work is because too many nominees and members of The Academy take themselves way too seriously, and that would go from amusing to tiring within an hour.

Dog Welder

2011-11-10 08:39:46 AM

But will they get Mark Hamill to help them?

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ChrisDe

2011-11-10 08:49:44 AM

Approves

SuperChuck

2011-11-10 09:09:31 AM

Fluorescent Testicle: timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

The one with AIDS.

/But seriously, I'd watch this.
//I suppose a Muppets/NPH duet would be far too much to hope for.

Not a duet but... Link (new window)

nakedcritic

2011-11-10 09:18:32 AM

Oh yes. Yes. YES. A MILLION TIMES YES.

dittybopper

2011-11-10 09:23:21 AM

Actually, I'd want this Kermit to host the show.

GavinTheAlmighty

2011-11-10 09:32:59 AM

It would make me watch the Oscars, that's for sure.

wippit

2011-11-10 09:38:41 AM

SharkTrager: timharrod: The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it? Spectacle wrought of endless retakes is one of the main reasons they're so great. Even the classic Sesame Street moments of Muppets talking to kids are culled from hours of tape.

The Muppets did Monday Night Raw live 2 weeks ago, and that doesn't have near the lead time as the Oscars.

Only the on-stage part was live. All the backstage stuff and W&S was pre-taped.

HAMMERTOE

2011-11-10 09:57:35 AM

Considering the context of all the hubbub about the Oscars and the reasons people are pulling out or being forced out, they ought to go all-out and award Best Documentary to Two Girls; One Cup.

Weigard

2011-11-10 10:17:14 AM

The best part is that we will get the the definitive list of Hollywood assholes. Have each presentation team be one human and one Muppet. The humans that manage to look awkward or upset are Definitive Hollywood Assholes.

bhcompy

2011-11-10 10:19:10 AM

I would love the Muppets, but, assuming they don't, I'd like to see Ryan Stiles host

Marisyana

2011-11-10 10:25:40 AM

I don't know why the fark Robin Williams has never been asked to host the Oscars. It's possible that it's not something he wants to do or there's politics involved but him hosting would be epic.

/wouldn't complain about the Muppets either

brigid_fitch

2011-11-10 10:39:38 AM

Fozzies jokes can't be any worse than the ones that are usually aired.

Tom_Slick

2011-11-10 10:45:38 AM

Statler and Waldorf should be in a box off the right of stage to heckle every presenter.

Carth

2011-11-10 11:00:13 AM

wippit: SharkTrager: timharrod: The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it? Spectacle wrought of endless retakes is one of the main reasons they're so great. Even the classic Sesame Street moments of Muppets talking to kids are culled from hours of tape.

The Muppets did Monday Night Raw live 2 weeks ago, and that doesn't have near the lead time as the Oscars.

Only the on-stage part was live. All the backstage stuff and W&S was pre-taped.

If the Muppets hosted the Oscars I'm sure we'd see somethign similar. A fairly minimalist presence live on stage and lots of previously recorded backstage antics and musical numbers. Not only would it be hilarious it might make it so the damn show doesn't run long and people can actually get through their acceptance speech.

BalugaJoe

2011-11-10 11:24:05 AM

They should get Neil Patrick Harris.

He would be fabulous.

cobby97

2011-11-10 11:52:53 AM

I still want Danny Pudi and Donald Glover to host. The Muppets are timeless and could get the gig any year and it would be golden. Troy and Abed have a much more limited relevancy shelf life.

Mister Toast

2011-11-10 11:53:07 AM

"YAAAAAAAAAAAY!"

Dwight_Yeast

2011-11-10 11:59:53 AM

timharrod: 1. The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it?

The problem is one of logistics, as Muppets and humans can only really interact on specially-built sets.

/The sets for the Muppet Show were built a full floor off the ground so Henson and the crew could operate comfortability below.

JustSeanV67

2011-11-10 12:37:38 PM

wippit: timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

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Thaaaaats a new keyboard, you magnificent bastard!

i^2

2011-11-10 12:46:04 PM

The screenwriter of "The Muppets" seems to think there's enough lead time to get 'er done...

Swarley

2011-11-10 12:59:31 PM

I saw the world premiere of "The Muppets" at the Savannah Film Festival last Friday, so I'm getting a kick. Much better than I thought it would be. More Muppet Show than Muppets Take Manhattan, is what I'm saying.

/my kids loved it too
//won't stop singing "Mahna Mahna"
///must... not... strangle... kids...

CarnySaur

2011-11-10 01:18:34 PM

wippit: timharrod: 3. Which Muppet introduces the death montage?

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And hopefully they'd play the Muppet Show theme song over that montage.

Knara

2011-11-10 02:27:51 PM

Dwight_Yeast: timharrod: 1. The Muppets can do live TV, they're that good, but it's not really their forte, is it?

The problem is one of logistics, as Muppets and humans can only really interact on specially-built sets.

/The sets for the Muppet Show were built a full floor off the ground so Henson and the crew could operate comfortability below.

I don't know why this would be a problem. It's not like they don't know when the show will be, nor is there really a problem of budget to worry about.

Whipping up a false floor isn't hugely hard.

droosan

2011-11-10 03:10:45 PM

Knara: Whipping up a false floor isn't hugely hard.

But keeping half-drunken actors and producers from falling off of it after their acceptance speech might be.

bobug

2011-11-10 03:14:21 PM

ArkAngel: Forget Kermit, Gonzo, or Piggy.

Just give us Statler and Waldorf and it could work

I don't watch awards shows... But I'd tune in for that.

Not_God

2011-11-10 03:23:11 PM

cobby97: I still want Danny Pudi and Donald Glover to host. The Muppets are timeless and could get the gig any year and it would be golden. Troy and Abed have a much more limited relevancy shelf life.

Ohmigawd YES.

/"Troy and Abed host the Oooooscars!"

spartan6652

2011-11-10 03:24:37 PM

Link (new window)

This cracks me up every time

buttery_shame_cave

2011-11-10 03:53:48 PM

spartan6652: Link (new window)

This cracks me up every time

wtf.

no, seriously.

what.

the.

fark.

cast55

2011-11-10 03:56:51 PM

That idea basically boils down to Frank Oz hosting the Oscars. They could do better, or a whole lot worse.

skyotter

2011-11-10 04:13:10 PM

can you picture that?