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Host Jon Stewart saves sluggish Oscars (AP)

 
AP - To borrow from an Oscars cliche, "It's an honor just to be nominated." Given that the writers strike almost canceled this year's show, viewers might have felt it was enough just to have a full-fledged Oscarcast to watch. (link)

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