The Academy Awards (2013)

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The multitalented Seth MacFarlane's appointment as Oscars host may have seemed like a surefire bet, but the edgy funnyman makes for a disappointing master of ceremonies during an 85th Oscars that is mired in distasteful jokes and misogynistic gags.

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1. 85th Oscars
Air date: Feb 24, 2013

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  • Genre:
    Special interest
  • Network:
    ABC
  • Premiere Date:
    Feb 24, 2013

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