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Martin, Baldwin to Host Oscars

March 7 broadcast will be third for Martin, first for Baldwin

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 3, 2009 6:51 PM CST

(Newser) – Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will host next year’s Oscars telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. Martin’s hosted the show twice, and though Baldwin never has, he has plenty of similar experience, hosting Saturday Night Live 14 times.... Read full story »

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