Crash - the sound of Jon Stewart's Oscar career

If you're a "Daily Show" fan, like I am, then you probably enjoyed last night's Oscarcast.

If you're not, well ....

Link: First-time Oscar host Stewart draws early mixed reviews.

My own take on the show was mixed.  While moments were hilarious -- and Stewart certainly got better as the program went on -- the whole let's-have-a-comedian-host-the-Oscars idea is sure getting old. If Hollywood is trying to get people back into theaters to see bankable stars bring the magic alive, then it should start with its annual TV show.

Link: Barnhart | Kansas City Star

Earlier, I had the unmitigated audacity to compare Stewart to Edward R. Murrow:

Link: Kansas City Star