As younger viewers spend less time watching traditional TV and more time online, awards ceremonies, and other major live events, have seen a downturn in viewership.
This year, the Oscars telecast benefited from star-powered musical performances from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from “A Star is Born” as well as Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of “I’ll Fight” from the documentary “RGB.”
Although some wondered if not having a host would deter folks from tuning in, it seemed the show did just fine without an usher to direct the audience from category to category. Instead of a monologue, the show started with a concert-like performance from Adam Lambert and Queen and small bit of banter between Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.
The night was narrated by Randy Thomas, who has been the announcer for the program for the last 10 years, bridging each award seamlessly into the next.
The whole ceremony, which started a half hour earlier than usual, clocked in at 3 hours and 20 minutes, about 40 minutes shorter than last year.
Without a host, the broadcast allowed for slightly longer bits between presenters, including a hilarious exchange between Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) and Brian Tyree Henry (“Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse”) ahead of the announcement for best costume design.
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