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Jon Stewart… the reality

Hour number one of the Oscarcast is over. We laughed heartily at several points. The fake host thing that opened it up was well done. The monologue superior. The cowboy film clip thing was hilarious.

But we’re getting the idea that Hollywood is/was more in love with the idea of Jon Stewart. When confronted with the reality of Stewart, however, they seem to be shifting uncomfortably in their seats. We suppose that’s a danger when a passel of ultra-serious films and filmmakers and actors are nominated– comedy has an uphill battle. (Tim Burton couldn’t even muster a smile for the Wallace & Grommit sight gag! What’s up with that?! What a bunch of humorless pricks!) We think even Stewart started to sense that his monologue wasn’t getting the response it deserved. He’s probably calling Letterman backstage and commiserating.