GUIDE TO OSCAR COVERAGE.Byline: - Valerie Kuklenski The war with Iraq prompted Oscar programmers to consider the appetites of viewers and scale back the customary Oscar hype, either in program content or in length. The last-minute cancellation of the perennial red carpet festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. that for many viewers are the highlight of the evening has left Joan and Melissa Rivers Melissa Rivers (born on January 20, 1968) is an American actress and television co-host for fashion/red carpet interviews on cable and satellite television, previously for the E! cable network and currently for the TV Guide channel with her mother, comedian Joan Rivers. of E! and many of their colleagues without a clear on-air mission. However, here's what is scheduled as of press time. News developments in the war could mean further changes. LIVE COUNTDOWN TO THE 2003 ACADEMY AWARDS What: Eleven hours of background on the nominees, Oscar handicapping by awards guru Tom O'Neil Tom O'Neil is a showbiz journalist and television critic who often appears as a pundit on TV shows featuring pop culture content. He has also worked as a producer for the TV Land network, editorial director of magazine development for the Hearst Corporation, freelance writer for , and abundant details such as fitness and nutrition regimens of the stars. Where: E! When: 4 a.m. LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET Live From the Red Carpet is the pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the Red Carpet gets you right up for a first-row seat to see the stars and all the excitement with live coverage of the fashion, flair, glitz and glamour. What: With its title subject to change, this is the two-hour block when Joan and Melissa Rivers customarily ooh and aah or gag over what the celebs are wearing. Without the red-carpet parade, the content is being revamped. Where: E! When: 3 p.m. LIVE FROM THE ACADEMY AWARDS What: On the scene at the Kodak Theatre The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail, dining, and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. with Sam Rubin, Mindy Burbano and Toni Senecal Antonia "Toni" Senecal (born July 11, 1969) is an entertainment reporter for WNYW-TV Fox 5 News at 10. She worked at WPIX-TV New York's WB11 News at Ten for four years, until December 2005. . Simulcast in Spanish. Where: KTLA KTLA KCBS TV in Los Angeles , Channel 5. When: 3 p.m. ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. 7 ACADEMY AWARDS PREVIEW What: A pared-down form of the station's usual programming, anchored by Michelle Tuzee and Marc Brown, leading up to network coverage. Where: KABC KABC Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children , Channel 7. When: 4:30 p.m. OSCAR COUNTDOWN 2003 What: The only live scene coverage allowed at this time, hosted by Jann Carl, Chris Connelly, Jim Moret and Shaun Robinson. Where: ABC, Channel 7. When: 5 p.m. THE 75TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS What: The handing out of little gold men, with a retrospective of celebrations in happier times over the past 75 years, hosted by Steve Martin. Scheduled presenters include Meryl Streep, Richard Gere, Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington and Susan Sarandon; performers include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and U2. Where: ABC, Channel 7. When: 5:30 p.m., with the best picture honor announced before 9 p.m., we have been promised. LIVE POSTSHOW What: Backstage interviews with winners, as well as reports from the Governors Ball and other major parties. Where: E! When: 9 p.m. (or the end of the ABC telecast) ABC7 ACADEMY AWARDS WRAP What: Backstage interviews and armchair quarterbacking with George Pennacchio. Where: KABC, Channel 7. When: 9:30 p.m., or immediately after the hourlong special that replaces the canceled Barbara Walters show. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Will they talk? E! is retooling the time slot set aside for Joan, left, and Melissa Rivers' traditional red-carpet show. |
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