Stewart to Host the Oscars
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
HOLLYWOOD - TV funnyman Jon Stewart is set to return to the Oscars stage to host the 80th Academy Awards in February.
The host of The Daily Show took charge of the Oscars for the first time when he presented the 78th Academy Awards.
Telecast producer Gil Cates says, "Jon was a terrific host for the 78th Awards. He is smart, quick, funny, loves movies and is a great guy. What else could one ask for?"
Stewart adds, "I'm thrilled to be asked to host the Academy Awards for the second time because, as they say, the third time's a charm!"
Stewart , who hosted the Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2002, has another major TV honor to look forward to--an upcoming role on The Simpsons.
The 80th Academy Awards will be held at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on Feb. 24.
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