With Tom Sherak failing to lock down Jimmy Fallon and Lorne Michaels for this year's telecast, it has me wondering: who should host and produce the Oscars this year? 

In my opinion, Jimmy Fallon would have made a fine host (all those who doubt him should watch or re-watch his Emmy gig two years ago). It's a shame that he thinks its not his time. If they want to continue on the late night circuit, they should go for Jimmy Kimmel (especially if he nails the Emmys come September). He's painfully funny and ABC will definitely approve as it's free promotion for his show. Jon Stewart could definitely come back for a thrid time. Maybe this time he could bring Stephen Colbert along?  

While Fallon has rejected his Oscar bid, there's no news on if Lorne Michaels has rejected. If he agrees to produce, then it wouldn't be far-fetched for Tina Fey to host. The Oscars need another solo female comedian to host. Whoopi and Ellen just don't cut it. Maybe if Tina Fey signs on, she and Lorne can convince Steve Martin to co-host. They both killed it in 2009 when they were presenting the Writing categories. 

Finally, if Les Miserables is successful, Hugh Jackman could return as host. Possibly with Anne Hathaway? He did great when he hosted and if it wasn't for James Franco, Hathaway would have made a fine solo host.  

Anyways, sorry for the essay. Just a little too interested in the ceremony aspect of the Oscars. Who do you think should host this year?      

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With Tom Sherak failing to lock down Jimmy Fallon and Lorne Michaels for this year's telecast, it has me wondering: who should host and produce the Oscars this year? 

In my opinion, Jimmy Fallon would have made a fine host (all those who doubt him should watch or re-watch his Emmy gig two years ago). It's a shame that he thinks its not his time. If they want to continue on the late night circuit, they should go for Jimmy Kimmel (especially if he nails the Emmys come September). He's painfully funny and ABC will definitely approve as it's free promotion for his show. Jon Stewart could definitely come back for a thrid time. Maybe this time he could bring Stephen Colbert along?  

While Fallon has rejected his Oscar bid, there's no news on if Lorne Michaels has rejected. If he agrees to produce, then it wouldn't be far-fetched for Tina Fey to host. The Oscars need another solo female comedian to host. Whoopi and Ellen just don't cut it. Maybe if Tina Fey signs on, she and Lorne can convince Steve Martin to co-host. They both killed it in 2009 when they were presenting the Writing categories. 

Finally, if Les Miserables is successful, Hugh Jackman could return as host. Possibly with Anne Hathaway? He did great when he hosted and if it wasn't for James Franco, Hathaway would have made a fine solo host.  

Anyways, sorry for the essay. Just a little too interested in the ceremony aspect of the Oscars. Who do you think should host this year?