Billy Crystal's Opening Monologue: 1993 Oscars

[@Lolly1122dooda]

I love Billy Crystal. Born to entertain!!! So incredibly talented. Imagine having the guts, nerve, confidence to sing, dance, do somersaults, and tell jokes in front of a room full of entertainers and the whole country. “Come here, you big mayor, you.” Lol.

[@11fasteddie]

LOVE HIM VERY TALENTED....IS HE GAY... SUSPECTED IT, BUT NOT SURE, IS HE?

[@rhodaenoch289]

Wonderful

[@elizabethbowie9753]

@@11fasteddie NO.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

It was a cartwheel, not a somersault…

[@Lolly1122dooda]

@@cherylmcnutt9905 I know. I realized that later but wasn’t able to edit my comment. 😉

[@milton7851]

I can’t say how many times I’ve watched this, Billy Crystal is so awesome 👏🏻

[@christinewang1341]

High class comedian. He doesn’t need to humiliate anyone to make people laugh. We need more comedians like him nowadays.

[@yepisaidit1507]

This!!!

[@hugohuysmans9666]

Did I misunderstand or did he call that black woman at 8:29 Salman Rushdie? Surely not insulting.

[@goodbadbill]

@@hugohuysmans9666 grow up

[@hugohuysmans9666]

@@goodbadbill explain yourself.

[@goodbadbill]

@@hugohuysmans9666 The whole bit was pretty much clean cut but you want to nitpick on a little jab that's not even worth an argument. So again, grow up.

[@davidmarlajurek5038]

I had forgotten Jack Palance was the one pulling the Oscar statue on the stage!!! Wow!!! And doing the one handed push-ups, he was a legend!!!!! RIP

[@TheVanillatech]

Voltan, from Hawk The Slayer. Best movie ever and great actor.

[@kittyblingbling]

We need him back next year please...pure class and professionalism!

[@zhuhongda2000]

U want him to get slapped, too?

[@kittyblingbling]

@@zhuhongda2000 Not my Billy!!!!

[@last7509]

in a wheelchair?

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

the problem is the overall class of the nation has diminished. people dont want this anymore. they wouldnt even understand the humor. and some have become so sensitive you cant mention them anymore.

[@colleen4ever]

Too bad, we get Kimmel....again.

[@kingsnowman7461]

Billy Crystal always finds ways to be funny without being mean. He's great.

[@petecardona8203]

The man is just a genius. Those were the days you could watch the Oscars

[@redskywalker3374]

he's got a SENSE of humor for all ..

[@acornultraantiques5330]

Sadly true have a great day :)

[@blp444_b9]

EXACTLY

[@kas10163y]

ikr now its all political, not even worth watching.

[@MrJamberee]

Yes, it’s an era that is gone forever. Now we have to endure lightweights hosting the Oscars, and they push their shallow politics at every opportunity, because they have so little talent.

[@jondunmore4268]

Crystal's magic was his EASE. He owns the stage as if he's doing a small pub in Culver City, but he's doing THE event with ALL the stars looking directly at him. Amazing.

[@AVweb]

Exactly. Effortless on stage. Perfect timing.

[@ernestkovach3305]

Disagree. Flat, timing poor. Material worse. Steve Martin was better.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@ernestkovach3305 -- That's okay, Ernest. We thank you for admitting how wrong you are, though.

[@user-vp9zw8is3o]

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[@ayosilva]

Jon Dunmore, very well said!!

[@suemcclellan1004]

Billy Crystal is a National Treasure!! ❤

[@thompsonsmith3256]

Hello Sue How are you doing today?

[@joannatorres-q6l]

Get out of here, you phuckin perv.@@thompsonsmith3256

[@SanFranciscoHermes]

OMG! The good ole' days when we really saw Billy Crystal and his amazing talent!!! We need him back!!! That's was the best Academy Award Show!!!

[@prjaffa1978]

Billy is so so wonderful. When he begins the medley everytime you just stop what you're doing and listen and laugh. He actually makes it into what an oscar show is suppose to be. Mixing tradition with history & contemporary wit. Nowadays I just go to bed and wake up the next morning to see results on youtube. If Billy hosts I will stay up all night to watch in it's entirety.

[@markrichards5705]

+PAUL JAFFA That is an excellent post Paul, accurate in every way, I have currently got City Slickers running as I type this. Billy has just pulled the calf out of the dying cow. The scene where he tentatively plays the harmonica while Jack sings "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" is just great. RIP Jack.

[@martinkandrac4573]

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[@wendyqallab6906]

Wonderful host and so funny.

[@wendyqallab6906]

So wonderful to see AL Pacino and Jack Nicholson. They are the best we still have.

[@Julieglam3]

Hands down THE finest, classiest and funniest host EVER for the Academy Awards broadcast. They need to bring him back!!

[@MrJamberee]

He’s certainly the most talented host ever. This was thoroughly enjoyable, all in good fun.

[@AuntieMamie]

What a gift. An American treasure. There is only one Billy Crystal. He defines talent.

[@SeekerSmith]

Wonderfully put.

[@AuntieMamie]

@ ❤️

[@johnlane9743]

Wow - Billy was the Golden Era of the Oscars - what a show - and all in 13.5 minutes !!! Put a smile on my face !!!

[@redskywalker3374]

across the board .. happy ..

[@lindy3743]

We need Billy back at the Oscars!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Or Billy Jack?

[@titusmccarthy]

He sucks

[@ThePulpMot]

Billy should win an Oscar for Best Host

[@balbinasantana5527]

man he is good. thats why he's done it like 9 times

[@sergiogomes1327]

Sergio Gomes

[@janieoh5945]

Yes the best ever. Hands down he beats every other host since..

[@ikarooz]

That would be an Emmy.

[@shirleywalkowicz6248]

I agree !

[@rondy702]

Billy Crystal, hands down the best ever at hosting! He lightens the situation with comedy and ad libs with no equal!

[@susanlatham224]

Billy was an amazing host-he did everything-sing,dance, crack everybody up while being kind! I hope they paid him tons cause that’s no easy task!!

[@greco37]

Didn’t even break a sweat, what an amazing performance.

[@Victoria-ni3tf]

He and I share a hometown and we are so very proud of HIM. I wish I had been a student of his in junior high. Check out his eulogy of his great friend, Mohammad Ali. Sensitive, heartfelt and funny. I don’t think anyone else could have done better. A salute to you, Mr. Crystal. LB loves you.

[@donnaanndefelice-junk9528]

Still loving Billy Crystal!! What a good guy!

[@or529]

I miss Billy Crystal hosting the Oscars. He always made it spectacular.

[@gretagarbolini8721]

I miss him. So funny, so warm and engaging, never cruel. Billy is a treasure, like Bob Hope.

[@redskywalker3374]

true

[@billger5710]

And Bob was in the audience

[@barryjacobs8524]

Absolutely brilliant. The Oscars are not the same anymore. Billy Chrystal magnificent entertainer. I’m watching this in 2020. All the stars who have now left us. Clint Eastwood is 90 now. Jack Nicholson wonderful. I wish the Oscars would come back like they were. Sad.

[@cpetrizzi]

Of course they are. We got THE SLAP now!

[@Mandrake591]

Billy, Clint, and Jack alive here in early April, 2022!

[@LorenIpsum75]

Holy cow! This sounds like the "In Memorium" segment. These three actors are still alive and working.😀👍

[@suemcclellan1004]

The Academy Awards: March 12, 2023🎉. Billy, Clint and Jack receiving their Lifetime Achievement Awards! “ Can you give me the envelope, please?” ❤

[@maurahobart8414]

He’s just amazing! How did he remember all that stuff? Billy, you’re the best!

[@bizquikboy]

A consummate, and very introspective performer, and decent man. A wonderful man.

[@alexgonzalez3489]

Billy Crystal is the best Oscar´s Host of all times, this is one of this guys that always have funny stories to tell, he´s a genious getting the full attention of the audience, everybody wants to have a friend like Billy.

[@keyman6689]

Oh man I miss those days. Billy was the best. Love those medleys.

[@BeazleyStudios]

I wish Billy could do the Oscars every year. His performance is really the only reason I ever watched.

[@johnohill463]

Billy Crystal's a gem!! Very gifted!!

[@geekay1349]

Mr. Showbiz! Crystal is beautiful; he brings us old Hollywood with a touch of Broadway in a song, dance and comedy number like an old vaudeville act

[@love_lyzza]

Love this comment!

[@angelacarleton9575]

Billy Crystal is great! I saw him back in 1980 when he wasn't as popular in his comedy skit with several other actors that are not as popular anymore. Amazing what careers either go forward or crash.

[@himurahaibara1459]

I must've been living under a rock because i just found this guys. Better late than never. What a great entertainer Billy is. Also Al Pacino so gorgeous here.

[@lourdesbeltran3225]

Agree

[@josephkrejci2024]

Greatest Oscar Host ever. this is why I watched it way back when...just to see the opening!!!

[@javamdnss]

Oh man! Billy is really in his element here. I"m currently reading his Still Foolin' 'Em for the second time and just had to have more Billy. There's no one like him.

[@elicaraballo8990]

Absolutely phenomenal… Billy was the epitome of true talent!

[@gaymichaelis7581]

Yes, wow!!! I never saw this in 1996, was it?! So great to be able to see this now!! I just love and adore Billy Crystal!!! I think he’s one of the funniest men alive, or dead! What a great guy the Academy got to be the host of the Academy Awards! So multi talented, with his singing and dancing and his jokes, etc., etc.!!! Thank you very much, Billy and others!

[@dropkickmurphy4114]

1993

[@peachesj4748]

It was 1993, duh!

[@forever8385]

Billy Crystal is the best. He can do anything.

[@trishkoran3293]

Geez what a talent! And so charming! What’s not to love? 🤗

[@annyan212]

Love Billy Crystal, the best Oscar host ever. He got style.

[@JD-ij5fi]

Back when the Oscars were worth watching.

[@debrawise8400]

Yes!

[@maikebaumgart6121]

I just said that in my head!

[@freedomforever6718]

Even worse one year later.

[@PeaceFan1]

BILLY IS SIMPLY the best host ever!!! xoxo

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!

[@bubujooestes1499]

PeaceFan1 This was 1993.I was wondering .He looked so young

[@bubujooestes1499]

He can sing and dance too.He was wonderful.

[@thomasbaker5101]

That's because you're too young to remember when Bob Hope used to do it.

[@julieclifford7698]

He and Robin together.. anywhere.. are the best!!.. what a friendship;))

[@mayrosem2580]

Watching Billy Crystal video as a show host of1993 Academy Awards again is 👍 ...He is incomparable unmatchable. He must come again.He is good

[@newhorizonsintuitiveguidance]

IN BILLY CRYSTAL'S OWN WORDS - “I had nine wonderful experiences for me, some better than the others,” he said. “But most of them were really wonderful experiences, to host a show and be funny and keep the audience awake, both at home and in the audience. It’s a tough gig, because when I first started, there were three critics - that, if you cared about critics, there were three that you paid attention to - which was Tom Shales in The Washington Post, Janet Maslin in The New York Times, and Howard Rosenberg in The LA Times. They were all top notch. Now there’s 2 billion critics, and they press ‘send’ right away.

[@billhilton3265]

Hes such a joy! And hes nice to people, nothing mean spirited. Having Jack Palance drag him onstage riding an huge oscar statue was real cute!!@

[@UncompressedWAVmusic]

What an entrance. I saw Billy hosting the Oscars so many times it was a treat he was so funny. Finally someone else was good enough.

[@irisherget6479]

Mr. Crystal, it looks so easy, but it it is such hard work! I love it!! ♥

[@jaynehaught9715]

Oh my God he is so so good.....bring him back ....that's true entertainment....❤️❤️❤️

[@donna7338]

Billy Crystal was a class act. Good, wholesome humor which is lacking in today's comedienne's potty mouth and vulgarity. If the Academy brought him back I'm sure more people would tune in.

[@granny58]

Wholesome? You clearly were not listening.

[@donna7338]

@@granny58 Moron! You clearly were not reading.

[@himurahaibara1459]

I think the trend is very different now. Where in his era subtle remarks were the trend now it's more about shock value of some vulgar remarks. Either way both are effective if delivered by talented people.

[@dawnmullaney7948]

@@granny58 0

[@OlafProt]

He still is!

[@AravindanUmashankar]

Amazing Talent this bloke Billy - That Scent of a Woman tribute was great !

[@livinonacloud]

Billy Crystal is awesome. No need for big splashy sets or anything. He just entertains.

[@chocolatcats]

Thank you for putting this here. I watched the event but I'd love to see them all again! PS....AND THIS IS WHY BILLY MAKES THE BIG BUCKS........................... as was Jack Palance for doing that cute entry with his "Geeerrring" (listen to it) Jack died at 87, 2006. I got the chance to work with Billy on "Mr. Saturday Night" as a Bowler...he was so handsome.

[@Waterinmenbenen]

Billy Crystal’s performance is great but can we all just acknowledge how amazing 1993 was in the movie department? The Unforgiven, Howard’s End, Carlito’s Way, A Few Good Men, Basic Instinct, .. All in one year. Man I miss the 90’s!

[@Mr-Bogs]

Back when Hollywood was full of creative minds and not the morons who can only come up with superheroes, reboots, prequels, and sequels... What a time to have been able to go to the movies, now you're lucky if you get a couple of good ones per year

[@brickmn808]

This is the Oscars for the movies of 1992. Scent of a Woman was released in 1992 along with the others you mentioned with the exception of Carlito's Way. Carlito's Way was released in 1993.

[@Waterinmenbenen]

@@brickmn808 Thanks, my bad. :)

[@endorawood9177]

BC says he didn't really enjoy all these hosting gigs. But we sure did, and even years later will watch them again. Thank you for being so entertaining. Sometimes time with you is just what's needed. Can't say why, just is.

[@newhorizonsintuitiveguidance]

IN BILLY CRYSTAL'S OWN WORDS - “I had nine wonderful experiences for me, some better than the others,” he said. “But most of them were really wonderful experiences, to host a show and be funny and keep the audience awake, both at home and in the audience. It’s a tough gig, because when I first started, there were three critics - that, if you cared about critics, there were three that you paid attention to - which was Tom Shales in The Washington Post, Janet Maslin in The New York Times, and Howard Rosenberg in The LA Times. They were all top notch. Now there’s 2 billion critics, and they press ‘send’ right away.

[@ifamilymoments1965]

Billy Crystal, true talent. No drama.

[@jencastro]

Billy Crystal and Steve Martin were and always are THE BEST HOST EVER!!!! Classic Comedy.

[@valanaschomer221]

So nice to see this. Helping me recover from garden variety virus up in kern river valley. Not COVID. I’m elderly. In 2021 and watching old billy crystal video helps.

[@carolynkingsley4421]

A very talented guy. I read his biography. The academy made a mistake by not rehiring him this year. Billy is a one man band.

[@thompsonsmith3256]

Hello Carolyn How are you doing today?

[@tonysburgers7223]

​@@thompsonsmith3256 get a life you stalker

[@minafish722]

this is how it's done. I'd love it if he could host every year!

[@taroman7100]

No longer are the Oscars this classy anymore. not even the nominated pictures or actors are worth anymore. I love this man!

[@sahilagarwal6601]

congrats boomer

[@colleen4ever]

@@sahilagarwal6601 Eh, sheddap!

[@sahilagarwal6601]

@@colleen4ever bruh you cant even type properly

[@peachesj4748]

@@sahilagarwal6601 Trashy millenial.

[@viqarkagzi3922]

Bill crystal is awesome and absolutely delightful.

[@concettasorvillo3719]

So much love for Eastwood

[@DBEdwards]

Priceless. Hysterical . So funny. I keeled over. Thank you for sharing this timeless gem of comedy.

[@alexxxandder]

man he is good. thats why he's done it like 9 times

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

alexxxandder 9 times? Wow, I didn't know that. He was fantasticthe 1st time, he was sick as a dog, none of the others were any good.

[@GregofCanada]

The best host.

[@hhluvzmagik]

But Bob Hope is still the all-time host with 16 Oscar ceremonies

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

Hes garbage. Stfu

[@jeffsedam9827]

Bob Hope hosted it 19 times

[@spokeshole]

Billy is just fabulous! Love him.

[@arx754]

BEST Oscars host ever.

[@RaymondStormbl3ssed]

I Love You it’s an indisputable fact

[@arx754]

@I Love You : Gee, still trying to figure out the difference between opinion and fact? OBVIOuSLY, it's an opinion. {eyer roll}. Duh......

[@adamyoussef2257]

Jodie Foster looks stunning and she's a great actress too, one of the best

[@danielchais4603]

Adam Youssef But is she dfor traditional family values?

[@danielchais4603]

Adam Youssef But is she dfor traditional family values?

[@gradkenyie5204]

Danielchai S Yes,She is for family values. She has a family. Traditional is in the eye of personal opinion. But since you were implying that she is untraditional, how does that affect her legacy of being one of the best living actresses today? It does not.

[@jordanrodriguez6412]

Shes MEDIOCRE white lady at best. Relax dudd

[@mrjones29]

Such a waste leaving all that smoking hot looks for other women. Jodie looked even better in the mid to late 1980s.

[@dianalee3059]

I remember seeing this when it was live. Loved it an am so glad to get to revisit

[@marymadleneroulette4088]

I never tire from Billy C. Best MC ever!😍 Thanku for lifting my spirits and making me laugh uncontrolablly😂😂😆😆💗💗

[@CC-rb1yf]

He should be the host for every awards show. That makes every awards show better

[@andi58always54]

I always love Billy Crystal's work.

[@teresah.6696]

I love this opening for the Academy Awards...for those who are wondering who that was pulling the Oscar, it was actor Jack Palance.

[@ferrolviv]

Sharon can take a joke. Jada can't

[@Darksmirk1]

Love when the Oscars have a host. Without one it just feels lackluster. Billy was by far the best.

[@AuntieMamie]

So refreshing and beyond brilliant and iconic. Mr Crystal is a gemstone and so precious. Wha a privilege to watch an American treasure. Thank you soooo much

[@calisongbird]

A cartwheel in a tux! We love you, Billy!! 😄💜👍🏼

[@thorguff]

I remember watching this and I was reminded of the topics of the time, like Kim Basinger owning a town. Jack Palance followed up his one-armed push-ups from the year before.

[@80steen44]

Billy is genuinely one of the most likeable actors and comics ever. I can watch anything he's in or does just because it's him. I enjoy reading his books because I can hear his voice in my head

[@kellytyrrell1253]

I have never seen, or enjoyed, a better host! Any other fades in comparison! Bloody brilliant BC!

[@christopherscorner]

Watching this makes me nostalgic for the old days. Billy Crystal, the host of all hosts… Those were the days.

[@itsyoungmic]

Gotta love Billy Crystal

[@TheAJ2501]

Marisa Tomei hotness still got it.

[@karmaslap]

Jack Palance.... and his 1 hand push up

[@JericMEHS90]

"Just Come Out!!" I NEVER got that joke, until I saw, "The Crying Game."

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

Billy Crystal is the gold standard for hosting the Oscars.

[@greenman8]

I miss 1993.

[@loiswright6838]

The good old days for sure.

[@mrjones29]

We're getting well into the 2000s now where looking back nearly 30 years these opening acts are becoming legendary. Big Jack, Clint and Al all up for awards sitting in the front row. And the magical Billy Crystal who possibly only 2nd to the great Bob Hope was Oscar's greatest presenter. In the modern era he was No1.

[@anthonybaruch8618]

Billys line about Jack wearing sunglasses inside all the time because his star luster gets in his eyes.. is too funny. Billy Crystal was a great host compared to the crap we have these days.

[@Thebatjedi1]

+Anthony Baruch Hugh Jackman was very good though

[@adamkings3823]

+Anthony Baruch 90's were the time that hollywood had class like in the golden age. now they have no class at all

[@colleen4ever]

Of course! Why do you think Jimmy Kimmel is the host of this year's Oscars?!

[@patriciapowell5083]

Anthony Baruch x

[@SureFeelsGood]

Idiots say this every year. Can't appreciate the present.

[@AllenMQuinn]

This was his best monologue out of all of them, in my opinion. The Crying Game & Unforgiven LOL

[@brerg8r]

The difference between movies back then and now is that I saw all five of the 1993 Best Picture nominees. I didn't see a single one from last year and hadn't heard of most of them.

[@basilforth]

Wow. This is so much better than recent award shows

[@seancooney368]

The talent in that room is incredible.

[@mwoldin]

Oh my word, how beautiful is Jodie Foster in that reaction shot!

[@maryhurst4663]

I recall watching this one. He hosted many, many times and t was always a pleasure to see what he was going to say. Of course, writers wrote most of the monologue, but no one could deliver those lines better than him. The quick shots of the stars, how they looked back then…what a treat.

[@MLSoll]

9:55 Who allowed Al Pacino to just walk around looking this handsome?

[@icantthinkofagoodusername5829]

Honestly he is not that good looking here

[@joycejohnson7164]

Fell in love with Billy when he was on Soap! Loved him and followed his career ever since.

[@dawndelbianco4552]

I miss the days of talent, fun and laughter.

[@alexvaganova2175]

The sound of his voice always makes me smile. Billy always brings joy.

[@SOCKPUPPETFRIEND]

Love his medleys...he´s the best!♥

[@dennispearson9287]

BRILLIANT !!!!!.....Billy is One of The Best EVER !!!!!.....