He had already hosted the Tony Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards on multiple occasions.
But Neil Patrick Harris stepped up to the granddaddy of all the self-congratulatory ceremonies in Hollywood when he emceed the 2015 Academy Awards on ABC last night.
How did the former How I Met Your Mother star and ongoing Broadway sensation fare?
Following his Birdman tribute, Neil Patrick Harris actually introduced the next set of presented in his underwear. Talk about going to any length for a laugh!
Channing Tatum was introduced by Neil Patrick Harris at the Oscars in the following manner: "He's the real deal, pants down! Hands down. Did I say pants? I meant pants."
Said Neil Patrick Harris upon introducing John Travolta: "Benedict Cumberbatch – it's not only the most awesome name in show business, it's also the sound you get when you ask John Travolta to announce Ben Affleck."
Harris was unafraid to take on anyone in Hollywood. To wit: "American Sniper focuses on a soldier with 160 kills, or as Harvey Weinstein calls it, a slow morning," he said at one point.
The End.
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Quite well, thank him very much!
He sang. He danced. He mocked John Travolta. He stripped down to his underwear. He "completely improvised" an outstanding opening number and he impressively kept the event moving right along.
