A lot of times, it’s comedic actors trying bits that work (Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh giving the audience at The Golden Globes flu shots), and bits that don’t (Maya Rudolph proposing to Amy Poehler).
And when your subject is Jeff Bridges… well damn, you have way too much valuable footage to work with.
But when awards or tributes are planned in advance, the producers have the time to put together a winning reel.
Live, televised awards shows don’t often create goosebump-inducing moments.
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