Memorable Oscar Hosts!

Being the master of ceremonies at the Academy Awards is no small task. But these five performers made it look easy.

IN THE past 15 years, some of the funniest people on the planet have hosted the Academy Awards.

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The 89th Academy Awards take place Feb. 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel as MC. Here's a look at 10 memorable Oscar hosts.

They’ve tried everything. One host. Two hosts. Four hosts. 32 hosts. Comic hosts. Serious-thespian hosts. Hollywood-legend hosts. Young hosts. Old hosts. Hip hosts. Square hosts. Singing-and-dancing hosts. Every year, it seems, the Academy Awards goes back to the drawing board to figure out what sort of emcee will keep the show lively, attract viewers (especially younger viewers) and keep them from flipping channels during the slow parts. It’s a thankless gig; no wonder Billy Crystal, who’s done it eight times, decided to sit out for eight years before agreeing to return to host this year’s Academy Awards on Sunday night.

The Academy Awards are Hollywood's biggest night, and the job of hosting the ceremony is a daunting one. Keeping the long ceremony lively while making people laugh isn't easy: some of the most successful comedians of the day have had memorable outings, but other hosts haven't fared so well. With the Oscars set to be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris next month, a look back at some of the best and worst Oscar hosts in history is in order.

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