Chris Rock has been tapped as the host of next year's Academy Awards, becoming I believe the first man to host both the Video Music Awards and the Oscars.
I love Rock, but he's been in a bit of a slump lately- his most recent standup special was subpar, and none of his movie vehicles have taken off, with the singular exception of "Pootie Tang."
Rock's material may not be what's traditionally the Academy's cup of tea, although since my little personal nightmare is of "Fahrenheit 9/11" winning Best Picture, whatever the host does is the least of my worries.
And in case you don't remember it, here's my response to the announcement of last year's Oscar host, Bill Kristol.
Posted by Stephen Silver at October 14, 2004 10:11 PM