Bring back the comics, many Oscar watchers urge

JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer

NEW YORK — In the clear light of a post-Oscar Monday morning, at least two themes had emerged. The first: British royalty reigns — again! And the second: Bring back the comedians!

Maybe it was inevitable that on such a predictable Oscar night — the acting awards and even the best picture win for "The King's Speech" were widely anticipated — attention would focus on the show itself, especially the hosting.

And many did see the charm in hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco, for whom the adjectives "...

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