Billy Crystal's Oscars opening monologue at the 70th Academy Awards® in 1998.
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@Mr.Tin_882 жыл бұрын
No wonder he hosted the Oscars so many times: He's absolutely brilliant
@evachristine7360 Жыл бұрын
I'm just saying, if we came back to this I think people would feel a lot better. Including you guys.
@Mr.Tin_88 Жыл бұрын
@@evachristine7360 Amen to that, sister.
@dianelandau2337 Жыл бұрын
Yes he is so funny I sure is good
@vrvaughn8 ай бұрын
He is an all around entertainer in the old school tradition
@pamelamonahan17767 ай бұрын
Brilliant!!!!!
@chase7767 Жыл бұрын
Imagine having the confidence and charisma to go on stage alone in front of a crowded auditorium and millions of viewers and absolutely kill it like this.
@michaeltempleton7620 Жыл бұрын
That’s what I keep thinking about. His timing is impeccable and you can tell he’s just so naturally comfortable up there.
@Icy_Eminem6 ай бұрын
That's why he can host so many Oscar
@stevenasaavedra6 ай бұрын
Forget crowded auditorium, crowded auditorium of Hollywood’s elite and have them engaged and entertained.
@lindamattioli79432 ай бұрын
The one an only
@SaeedKhan-op3by8 жыл бұрын
the friendship between Billy and Jack is amazing
@heavnnnsent8 жыл бұрын
+Saeed Khan Yeah if you can jump into someone's lap and they don't push you off, that's a pretty solid indication you're bff's
@AllenMQuinn9 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal is such an underrated host. Look at the celebs in the audience. Most of them are relaxed, having a great time, and just love him. So different from nowadays when it's super tense.
@Mintie3658 жыл бұрын
+Allen M. Quinn I cannot get enough of his musical numbers, he had thee best opening monologues (can't forget his hannibal entry) and is so much more entertaining and witty than the hosts today (I'm sorry ellen)
@colleen4ever8 жыл бұрын
+Allen M. Quinn Especially this year, with Chris "I-Can't-Shut-Up-About-This-Controversy-If-My-Career-Depended-On-It' Rock! GOD he was AWFUL!!! BILLY, COME BACK 2012 is forgiven!!! PLEASE come back!
@AllenMQuinn8 жыл бұрын
+phil plays He is, I just meant his comedic talents.
@minafish7228 жыл бұрын
+Allen M. Quinn Now that you mention it...yeah I agree a 100%
@markrichards57058 жыл бұрын
+Allen M. Quinn Like phil plays says below, he is not underrated, everyone knows just how GREAT he is. He has that audience of egotistical stars in the palm of his hand. He is totally great without comparing him to others, but when one does, and realizes just how crap the others are, his performance seems even better again. As for his comedic talents he is a world renowned comedian, so I'm not sure where you're coming from. The Academy should stop mucking around and just say Billy can host for as long as he feels like it.
@thetrustysidekick30138 жыл бұрын
I'm still not used to other people hosting the Oscars. Billy Crystal hosting the Oscars was like saying everything is right in the world.
@colleen4ever7 жыл бұрын
Especially not JIMMY KIMMEL! Honestly, WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?!
@pwhit594 жыл бұрын
And we always looked forward to him.hosting.
@cliftonboyz19593 жыл бұрын
@@colleen4ever done in by the woke politically correct crowd
@Schooner772 жыл бұрын
@Nicole Maloney ahhh Nicole I hear you, I wish the same... I miss them good old days
@Mr.Tin_882 жыл бұрын
Him and Bob Hope as well. They hosted the Oscars too many times
@stephengallo51092 жыл бұрын
This continues to be the Gold Standard of how to host. No one did it like Billy❤️
@DonnaandHarvey5 жыл бұрын
Billy Cristal's Oscar openings were THE BEST. I miss this kind of intros. Good childhood memories.
@carlosjordan67924 жыл бұрын
I
@falconator34196 жыл бұрын
I miss those years when the Oscars were actually enjoyable to watch.
@wijcik5 жыл бұрын
This is so '90's. Nothing better than this! Classic Billy Crystal!
@MrLAraider9 жыл бұрын
Still the best performance by the best host. Unbeatable.
@trollskullkid696 жыл бұрын
"Sit back and relax. Forget about Mars Attacks!" XD
@megatheriumus64255 жыл бұрын
I like mars attacks !
@57yearoldjamesbond5 жыл бұрын
I also happen to like Mars Attacks
@bryanismyname75834 жыл бұрын
It's a fun movie, but it isn't "good" really. The effects were great, though.
@LuisFerreira-kn2nn3 жыл бұрын
Worst movie i ever see. Ridiculous
@gradeahonky3 жыл бұрын
Billy makes a moment like that look easy.
@pokergalpoker10 жыл бұрын
Hands down the VERY VERY BEST OPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@KCRyder10 жыл бұрын
no. Hugh Jackman was better
@pokergalpoker10 жыл бұрын
KCRyder not even a fraction close to this opening. Aside from the awesome titantic prop and the clever medley of nominated movies, just look at the audience when he ends with his hello dolly version....nothing can top it!!!!!!!!
@danielwilliamson61807 жыл бұрын
Billy was a brilliant host and his humor and his musical numbers were clever.
@leobonek32042 жыл бұрын
So clever..... They need to bring the Oscars back to what they used to be
@ISpyABirdie9 жыл бұрын
I love it when Billy sings at the Oscars
@josephschauster62773 жыл бұрын
Same with me. today not as entertaining anymore like Billy!
@leobonek32042 жыл бұрын
Bring such happiness/ nowadays the Oscars is depressing
@colleen4ever Жыл бұрын
I dare Jimmy Kimmel to try to do this!! Come on, Jimmy!!
@ISpyABirdie Жыл бұрын
@@xshxr I know it depends on the audience that's why the 90-00s were so good. +20y later and it's gone to shyt
@jaynehaught97154 жыл бұрын
Billy is so so good....I love him....bring back those good days....I can't stop smiling....❤️
@marypeyton24615 жыл бұрын
NOBODY DID IT BETTER THEN BILLY CRYSTAL! HE WAS THE BEST!!!
@peterkrug23274 жыл бұрын
He's currently still alive.
@CourtneyDicaprio12349 жыл бұрын
This will never get old! Billy is a genius!
@leobonek32042 жыл бұрын
Yes he is
@Icy_Eminem6 ай бұрын
Indeed
@alex1027416 ай бұрын
The most perfect Oscars opening monologue from start to finish. You literally can’t perform better than that.
@valuequeen12562 жыл бұрын
Damn, Billy Crystal was a phenomenal Oscars host! This year in particular, the Titanic year, was his absolute best! This is how you do it boys and girls! This is talent.
@scratchers79168 жыл бұрын
It really doesn't get any better than Billy and Jack schmoozing.
@adarkimpurity6 жыл бұрын
0:45 Intro- "It's a Wonderful Night for Oscar" 1:00 Titanic- "Gilligan's Island Theme" 2:25 As Good as it Gets- "Lets Call the Whole Thing Off" 3:45 Good Will Hunting- "Night & Day" 4:35 LA Confidential- "Fascintating Rhythms" 5:16 The Full Monty- "Hello, Dolly" 6:09 Outro "It's a Wonderful Night for Oscar"
@wilmasariman34434 жыл бұрын
He nailed it
@jonc32953 жыл бұрын
Watched it so many times but cannot pick up on the words when going down the stairs to Jack and the down and back up the steps part for LA Confidential
@adarkimpurity3 жыл бұрын
@@jonc3295 He's just listing the characters and what they do in the show- KZbin CC has it 90% down nowadays!
@JET7C04 ай бұрын
What's wild is when he mentioned and they showed Gloria Stuart after the Titanic/Gilligan number, who was 87 at the time - she lived for another 13 years, and died having made it to exactly 100 in 2010. She lived through two World Wars, the adoption of the automobile, radio, TV, computers, the internet and died a couple years after the iPhone was launched.
@feliciab2Ай бұрын
@@jonc3295for the As Goid As It Gets one I think he actually forgets his lines as he’s walking down the steps but he says something about spearmint and then “you won for Cuckoos [referring to One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest] and Terms of Endearment” And during the LA Confidential section, as he’s going up and down the steps he sings “The cop with the libido, the farmer guy from Babe, Spacey and Devito it’s awfully thrilling. A cop who is so moral he thinks he’s honest Abe and when these guys quarrel they make a killing”
@coloradoselusiveingredient568 жыл бұрын
I think that was the best anyone has ever done that.
@traces28075 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel so happy yet sad at the same time. Those days are gone. Billy you were amazing.
@TheCatIndeed11 ай бұрын
When Billy begins his final verse of the medley and everyone starts cheering, that’s pure cinema. I mean, it’s a tv special, but f it, it’s so good it gets to be cinema.
@SOCKPUPPETFRIEND12 жыл бұрын
He is always so awesome! The best host he Oscars could ever get!
@ralphfiligenzi87146 жыл бұрын
Comedians now a days can't compare to the legendary Billy Crystal. There will never be another!
@nicedoppy20772 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal is just Marvelous!!!
@nhmooytis70585 ай бұрын
Mahvelous!
@brynnharris-hamm1321Ай бұрын
Always!
@albertstock8512 жыл бұрын
This was really the show that cemented Mr. Crystal as the best host. Perfect intro.
@odidlov12 жыл бұрын
By far the greatest medley performance I have ever seen.
@katherynemero93555 жыл бұрын
I'm wrong. THIS is Billy Crystal's best opening number. If you missed it, I'm sure I'll be saying that again after I watch the next one too. That's when you know he's awesome.
@minamimouse251810 жыл бұрын
This is my favourite Oscar opening! Billy your are the best!! This was the last time the bad boys of Hollywood gathered: Jack, Warren, Burt, Dustin, Robert Duvall...and Billy :)
@Doctor_Kissworthy3 жыл бұрын
Being a Brit the 70th Oscars was the only one I ever tuned into on the television. Looking at some other intros on KZbin, I have concluded that this was one of the best openings ever. Crystal should be proud!
@minafish7228 жыл бұрын
my favourite Oscars... I miss these days
@ElPinitch5 жыл бұрын
What a time to be alive. Well before everyone became uptight and overly sensitive. I loved the 90s.
@paperchasindude65783 жыл бұрын
The good ol days
@JavaScriptJolt2 жыл бұрын
And the 80s!
@reespace11 ай бұрын
You mean when it was all white. Say what you really mean.
@ElPinitch11 ай бұрын
@@reespace the 90s, Denzel, Sidney portier, Witney Houston, Dave Chappelle, Michael Jackson, 90s rappers. The list goes on. You went to a place which I wasn't even thinking about. Can already tell you're a racist. Probs have pronouns in your social bios and get offended by anything that lets you cause a scene just to give you attention.
@simoneleles52095 ай бұрын
Two words: Politically Correct.🤨
@KevboKev4 жыл бұрын
This was a time when EVERYBODY watched the Oscars. It was literally an evening event in the entire country, that everyone talked about at work/school the next day. Times were simpler then....BETTER, in fact. I can still see my mom sitting on the couch with a bag of Grandma Utz's and a glass of Diet Big Top while watching this..
@ratringk11 жыл бұрын
I love it when Helen takes a photo for Billy and Jack
@fadethetrade10 жыл бұрын
best year of the oscars,best movies that year,damon,dicaprio,titantic,good will hunting, kim finally winning,etc.oh and a great performance from billy crystal.Best ever oscars
@Kevinschart3 жыл бұрын
you'll never get to see another entertainer like billy. he's the last of a dying breed. even thought this kind of performance is old school, I think it still works
@tjhall93772 жыл бұрын
Ugh - breaks my heart seeing Robin Williams watch his best friend just absolutely slay this opening and then think of the speech he gave at the Emmys tribute the year he died…
@jecka198211 жыл бұрын
this was fantastic. i had to record this as it was on at like 2am uk time. i think i watched billys song a thousand times!
@C0H87 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else look back at this and miss how normal and innocent everything was in the 90s. All these celebrities, before they got all old and weird. No cray political drama. No rampant world problems. No social media. Just people looking good and feeling good.
@MissLeopard285 жыл бұрын
This one was my absolute fave year! Billy rocks as host!
@anihtek4 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal really is as good as it gets when it comes to Oscar hosts
@andreagallo1996 Жыл бұрын
This is literally one of the finest things I've ever seen in my entire life ✨... LONG LIVE THE KING OF THE OSCARS, MR. BILLY CRYSTAL ❤
@marcodiaz6322 Жыл бұрын
When I close my eyes, I imagine Mike Wasowski hosting the Oscars.
@brynnharris-hamm1321Ай бұрын
Haha that’s awesome
@FlemmingDidriksen10 ай бұрын
Billy Crystal deserves an Oscar for his hosting performances through the years.
@Nathan_F9512 жыл бұрын
This would have to be my favourite of his Oscars openings
@jade48975 жыл бұрын
So lucky i recorded this on my vhs back in the day. Billy crystal was and will always be amazing!
@Casarzino8 жыл бұрын
back when the Oscars still meant something
@thornycrown77758 жыл бұрын
They never meant anything
@MrLAraider7 жыл бұрын
mateo reggi I think Danilo Pochini was trying to say they were at least fun back then.
@nattychamps90987 жыл бұрын
He meant when they weren't political or politics in the show.
@MrLAraider7 жыл бұрын
Wonderer Traveler Yeah right (Sarcastic in case you were wondering).
@nattychamps90987 жыл бұрын
AENB2016 You know if I could give you the finger I would. :)
@cliftonboyz19596 жыл бұрын
Man did he nail this one.....of the oscars he has hosted this compilation is my favorite.
@Juillet19832 жыл бұрын
He should be back for the Oscars! He did such great shows!
@wonhyuk86 Жыл бұрын
3:41 5:49 I'm here because Matt mentioned Billy Crystal singing with Matt and Ben's name on it for the Oscar's. And this one is soo wholesome! Love it~ 😂💓
@blackpark191012 жыл бұрын
Surely the best opening of Oscar's story, Billy genius!
@gtheo6183 ай бұрын
Let’s start now Billy please come back for one more We miss you because You make and you made us LAUGH!!!! We can all use a good laugh now!!
@MJWilde8 жыл бұрын
What's not to love? Miss him as host.
@MJWilde8 жыл бұрын
The opening orchestration? "It had to be you, wonderful you... I wandered around and finally found, somebody who... could make me feel blue, could make me feel true, etc." The end "For nobody else gave me a thrill, with all your faults I love you still, it had to be you, wonderful you, it had to be you." It's the song they play at the end of "When Harry Met Sally." Boom!
@xlinnaeus5 жыл бұрын
no way! that’s awesome!
@lasse75842 жыл бұрын
He is such a wonderful funny host and performer, this is one of my favorite oscars.
@nickademia10 жыл бұрын
This is one the best performances I ever seen, especially of an awards show. Billy, you are the best and your big heart shines through. From Jody Dallas to the king of comedy, not bad at all.
@dollychoueri72983 жыл бұрын
There is nobody like billy crystal adorable lovable and what a talent.
@kennedymaraj12 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal at his ABSOLUTE BEST here!!!!
@nathelondon37192 жыл бұрын
Just when you think that he can't getter, he tops himself. Who can follow him?
@huss120510 жыл бұрын
Crystal is the man!
@roxy558812 жыл бұрын
This is so totally awesome! Billy should get an Oscar for Best Host!!!!!! :D
@Dill_Pickle19976 жыл бұрын
Sit back and relax, forget about mars attacks... I love that
@blondewriter992 жыл бұрын
I used to watch the Oscars every year. Billy Crystal always sang the Best Picture noms and you had seen the movies. In this case, 5 great films - Titanic, Good Will Hunting, LA Confidential, The Fully Monty, As Good as it Gets. These days I not only don't know when the Oscars are even on but I haven't even heard of any the movies nominated. Time to pull the plug on it.
@brynnharris-hamm1321Ай бұрын
Nooo just because it’s off track doesn’t mean it should go. They can make it awesome again with the right ppl. They need to get back to making it fun and then ppl won’t shy away from hosting.
@ChicagoBeaver11 жыл бұрын
I love that Hello Dolly tune! "Keep your speeches tight fellas, we'd like to finish by tonight fellas...."
@CantWaaait4 жыл бұрын
Fond memories of watching this as a kid 😊 Matt and Ben, they're babies!!! Ben looking so embarrassed 🤣
@larschristensen93673 ай бұрын
It takes guts and talent to do such an opening without teleprompter. 🙏
@movie70mm12 жыл бұрын
Billy Crystal's performance on that night was the best song and dance number for any Awards show- ever.
@leticiachiok80572 жыл бұрын
BILLY CRYSTAL IS TRULY THE BEST OSCARS HOST...FOR SEVERAL TIMES, HE PUT THE WHOLE AUDIENCE AT EASE. VERY CLASSY WAY!
@adamkings38238 жыл бұрын
most people understand billy is the best oscars host, but I like his movies as much. his films are not laugh out loud funny, but sweet, charming and I could watch them over and over
@user-te3mg6lw8j6 ай бұрын
The best ever host Truly brilliant
@SilverGram7 жыл бұрын
I just love Billy Crystal!
@benjjerman8 ай бұрын
With the clever video, this is absolutely the best oscar opening ever
@ItsGood2BtheKING112 жыл бұрын
This one is his best. When he turns back, and starts his applause was for the last verse of Hello Dolly thats THE BEST!
@rogermania12 жыл бұрын
3:06 - "Sit back and relax, forget about Mars Attacks!" lol
@josephschauster62773 жыл бұрын
boy! can he entertain this crowd!!
@jc23332 жыл бұрын
Billy is king of the comedy world .
@jayzee36007 жыл бұрын
Billy hosted in 1998 (Titanic made $1 billion worldwide and got 11 Oscars). He hosted again in 2004 (The Return of the King made $1 billion worldwide and earned 11 oscars). Also, I know he also hosted in 2000, but whatever.
@soioioioioioio342 жыл бұрын
best host ever for the Oscars
@meirwise11075 жыл бұрын
The greatest host ever.
@elij25939 жыл бұрын
Love it
@mkamka635 жыл бұрын
came here watching past Oscars. aside from billy's great performance I wish they scanned the audience more so that we can remember our past because every celebrity's face brings you back to a time ,a place ,an occasion.
@stephenfermoyle14984 жыл бұрын
SOOOO AMAZING WOW THE FULL CRYSTAL LOL
@jasonfaulkner86445 жыл бұрын
I remember watching. Was a big Oscars; Top notch production. To this day it is lauded as such. I hate to admit that its hard to view now. (Minnie Driver agreed. 4:27 ) I have become spoiled by the pace and bite of modern humor. And the ability to change the channel on my own personal million-channel TV
@thaitom6410 Жыл бұрын
Bob was good. Billy was sensational. Simply the most phenomenal host the Academy Awards ever had.
@MrOmends3 жыл бұрын
Genius, miss him a lot, The Oscar's are not the same with out him.
@fLcGambit12 жыл бұрын
Epitome of class
@frankiegino213611 жыл бұрын
"I'm a Clippper fan we don't get to the same games"
@geniusfollower5 жыл бұрын
1998 - everyone remembers as the year of the titanic, but I forgot it was also the year of Goodwill hunting
@Harkness784 жыл бұрын
L.A. confidential is the best movie of that year.
@artie3 жыл бұрын
Man we need Billy back!!! Badly!!! He’s just perfect and sets the mood. BRING BILLY BACK!!! Damn it!!! Lmao!
@AuntieMamie Жыл бұрын
Oh Mr Crystal! The Oscars aren’t the same without you. So brilliant. Best delivery and everyone is having FUN!!!!!
@kascnef10 жыл бұрын
still the last time the oscars were viewed by 50 plus million fans
@bryanismyname75837 жыл бұрын
The most live-viewed Oscars ever. 57.25 million people. Proves that nominating popular movies and having a good host matters. Last year (2016 for the movie year 2015) only 34.43 million watched.
@sendrakes42037 жыл бұрын
*...it's your Big night, Oscar, What a sight!*
@jaxmanx3 жыл бұрын
When he impersonates Kim basinger for LA confidential is sublime
@jl33222 жыл бұрын
Best Oscar he hosted. The writing was great!
@dusanoljaca2585 Жыл бұрын
The best Oscars opening ever! Also, the most viewed Oscars ceremony ever.
@brynnharris-hamm1321Ай бұрын
I wish he would come back. He’s one of my favourite actors ever. His book Still Foolin’ ‘Em is my absolute favourite. I feel like we would be great friends. I’d love to write a movie with him..
@michaelireland72393 ай бұрын
billy a grade hands down the best ever host of the oscars by one million percent & thats being consertive ,,love you billy crystal
@sscalercourtney54865 жыл бұрын
Simply the best ever.
@arschsau205012 жыл бұрын
That's why he is the Master of the Oscars. He took the torch from Bob Hope and ran... and by now nobody could get him. It seems that there's just one in every 30 years. :D