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      76th Oscars – The Academy Awards

      2004 Special Interest List
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      The Academy Awards — 76th Oscars

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      Billy Crystal may be the unofficial Lord of the Oscars, but his musical hosting style yields diminishing returns in a ceremony that's almost as long as favorite The Return of the King.

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      Episode 1 Aired Feb 29, 2004 76th Oscars Details

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      Cintra Wilson Salon.com All the joy and irreverence of a hotel management seminar. Strictly by the book, and the book was the New Zealand census, apparently, and less interesting. Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Ben Sutherland BBC.com The emphasis was on fun all the way, helmed by Billy Crystal on a magnificent return to form. Nov 2, 2019 Full Review Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Lacking the surprises or many of the political fireworks of last year's telecast -- set against the invasion of Iraq -- this year's Oscars were a subdued and preordained affair, and one with a distinctive New Zealand accent. Nov 2, 2019 Full Review Deborah Hornblow Hartford Courant Touching moments in the inevitably long and sometimes slack broadcast came here and there. Nov 2, 2019 Full Review Roger Catlin Hartford Courant From a return to the familiar in Billy Crystal's increasingly formulaic presence... and a predictable sweep for "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, the 3 1/2-hour telecast was singularly without spark. Nov 2, 2019 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News It was scary how few times Crystal made one laugh out loud. This may have been the least memorable Oscar show in his eight years as host. Nov 2, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Network
      ABC
      Genre
      Special Interest
      Release Date
      Feb 29, 2004