Puh-Leeze, Academy

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DON'T go overboard with video montages and dance numbers. While there's not much we can do about the obligatory "In Memoriam" segment, do we really need another roundup of "Politics in Hollywood?" "It's like a halftime show, except it's on every so many minutes," sighs Koerner. As for the dance sequences: Allen says no full-blown production numbers are planned, but that still leaves room for incidental hoofing. "This is a show for the entire world," explains Cates. "Latin American and Asian countries love dance on television."

DO let the winners speak. We know, we know. We want the show to end on time too. But the best Oscar moments come after the wrap-up music begins. "Don't script it to within an inch of its life," suggests VH1's Zalaznick. "I would [tell celebs], Just go for it, be more theatrical, make a big statement up there on the same boring podium." And if it includes one-handed push-ups and climbing on the seats, even better.

Originally posted Mar 09, 2001 Published in issue #586 Mar 09, 2001 Order article reprints

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