seems as if this year the academy awards the telecast actually did better than last year when host hugh jackman steered the ship. we're waiting for the numbers but there's apparently about a 14% increase. the academy wanted to do something a little different this year to increase viewership and brought in steve martin and alec baldwin to play off each other. you didn't see them much during the show and kind of forgot they were there. there were some memorable moments. ben still ser incredible. got quite arous from the crowd when he did the parody of "avatar." he came out in the blue face. look at that, the eyes. it was such a big hit with the audience. also martin and baldwin, remember the hit thriller "paranormal activity" that did crazy at the box office? they did a little skit on that roing around in bed. martin and baldwin and arous from the crowd. many people saying not as good as last year but hey, the