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Billy Crystal
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Billy Crystal returned to host the 76th Academy Awards on February
29, 2004.
"I can't tell you how happy I am that Billy will be hosting
this show," said telecast producer Joe Roth. "He was my
first and only choice."
This was the eighth year that Crystal has served as host of the
presentation. He hosted four consecutive shows beginning in 1990,
then returned following a three-year hiatus to host the 69th, 70th
and 72nd telecasts.
"Billy's personality and quick wit are uniquely suited to this 900 pound gorilla of live shows," Roth said. "He's proved he can tame it with style and flair. To me, this was the most important element of the show - the rest of the way suddenly feels very comfortable."
Said Crystal: "When Joe called, I didn't hesitate. He has such a passion for the show I felt I could have a great time doing it again. It was either this or run for governor."
Crystal has carved a niche as the viewing audiences' favorite Oscar show host of recent years, and his performances have been consistent critical successes. He's won four Emmys for his writing and hosting of the Oscar show, and has received six other Emmy nominations for his contributions. Crystal's hosting of the Oscars has earned him more Emmy nominations than any other host in history.
The ceremonies honoring 2003 achievements in motion pictures were
held on Sunday, February 29, 2004. The 76th Annual Academy Awards
Presentation was broadcast live from the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood
& Highland by the ABC Television Network, at 5:30 p.m. (PST),
preceded at 5 p.m. by a network arrivals show.
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