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Why Billy Crystal Replaced Eddie Murphy As The Oscars Host
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scrn loglineHollywood legend Billy Crystal steps in to save the day as last-minute replacement host for the 84th Oscars after Eddie Murphy's abrupt exit.beat sheet- Eddie Murphy was originally set to host the prestigious awards show, but left the gig without any explanation after the director unexpectedly stepped down.
- Industry insiders say Crystal's vast experience hosting the Oscars multiple times in the past made him the perfect choice to seamlessly take over and keep the show running smoothly.
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Why Billy Crystal Replaced Eddie Murphy As The Oscars Host
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
scrn logline
Hollywood legend Billy Crystal steps in to save the day as last-minute replacement host for the 84th Oscars after Eddie Murphy's abrupt exit.
beat sheet
- Eddie Murphy was originally set to host the prestigious awards show, but left the gig without any explanation after the director unexpectedly stepped down.
- Industry insiders say Crystal's vast experience hosting the Oscars multiple times in the past made him the perfect choice to seamlessly take over and keep the show running smoothly.
call sheet
Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy, 84th Oscars