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Ricky Gervais Will Host Golden Globes

Show hasn't had emcee since 1995

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(Newser) – The Golden Globes telecast will have a host in 2010 for the first time since 1995: Ricky Gervais. The January awards show, seen as a harbinger for the Oscars, enjoys a famously freewheeling atmosphere that suits the British comedian's style. "I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don't turn down," Gervais tells People.

Ricky Gervais, left, and Jane Fallon arrive at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Ricky Gervais, left, and Jane Fallon arrive at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
In this handout image, provided by NBC, Ricky Gervais is seen on stage during the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday Jan. 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
In this handout image, provided by NBC, Ricky Gervais is seen on stage during the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday Jan. 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, Calif.   (AP Photo/NBC,Paul Drinkwater)
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Cat-Lover
Oct 26, 09 7:42 PM CDT
I have no idea who this guy is. I didn't open this article to learn more about Ricky Gervais; I opened it to find out who he was. I still have no idea, and since when have the Golden Globes been the "harbinger" for the Oscars. HA! Reply
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rajanKazhmin
Oct 26, 09 8:14 PM CDT
He created the original version of the hit TV show the office.
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George_Taylor
Oct 26, 09 8:14 PM CDT
Gervais is just awesome, fyi.
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newzjunkie
Oct 27, 09 2:10 AM CDT
Ricky Gervais is a wonderful british actor and hilarious in his movies.... my favorite is Ghost Town, I laughed out loud.
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MarkFL
Oct 26, 09 9:42 PM CDT
Gervais is funny but I don't think anyone is funny enough to get me to watch an awards show. Reply
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