I'm just more than happy I grew up in the ultimate heyday talents of Billy Crystal during the 1980s and 90s as a teen. A comedy genius of the stand-up skit. One of those few major celebrities you've never heard anyone say a bad word on.
I wish Billy would consider hosting the Oscars once more. He is so funny watching him in the 90's brought back many memories. He is the best host they ever had!
Octavio A There was no opening monologue at the Oscar show this past Spring. Because of “political correctness,” nobody apparently wanted to “rock the boat.” That was sad, because opening monologues like Billy’s are such an important part of that show. Don’t know what point you’re trying to make.
I LOVE THE OSCARS EACH YR.. a classy show.........but I love Billy Crystal even more...NO ONE can top him when it comes to Oscar monologues..........no one...I had the honor of working with him on Mr. Saturday Night and felt so lucky
Ahh, no one hosted or will host the Oscars quite like Billy. His relationship and interaction with the audience (aka Hollywood) set him apart and showed his great, albeit irreverent, affection for the film business. It endeared him to everyone and set a trust base, assuring them that his riffs were all in good fun.
I'm so empress about this guy Not too many people can do that specifically when you know the whole world is watching you...if anyone see this guy give him my regards thank you
Billy crystal is so god damned amazing. He should host every show. He just gets it all around. Total obvious film buff and so ridiculously funny. What is wrong with the oscars?!?! They should ask him to host every year!!!!!
When Billy hosted the Oscars, it was a treat and one of the reasons there was at least one family member (namely Nanny) watched as well....well, at least his famous Oscar medley.
I swear I'll never get enough of Billy's corny opening numbers... cos he knows they're corny, he's hamming it up and he clearly get's how stupid it is to do a big song about all the nominees so he has fun with it. I mean come on, the man did a Brady Bunch parody, that's just awesome
As the Golden Globes this year proved, gone are the days of Award Ceremonies like this. No more style. no more class. Sigh...oh Billy, come back!! Come back!
As Billy writes in his magical memoir Still Foolin' 'Em, he was reluctant to host again after a three-year break. He finally agreed after Academy present Gil Cates sent him a package containing a prop horse's head with a note attached saying: "If you want to see the rest of the horse alive, do the fucking show."
I feel like on one end of the spectrum of award show hosts you have cynical comics like Ricky Gervais, and on the other side you have Billy Crystal. Funny, warm, talented and always respectful. A class act.
The greatest "Emcee" the Academy Awards have ever had in it's long history. Would really love to see him return for one last hurrah. Should've called him up last month to do the host-less Oscars 2019. He has said he would've done it.
The part about Jerry Maguire and tom winning was cause apparently Tom was the only likely Oscar win for Jerry Maguire as apparently they did not have faith in winning writing or picture or supporting since Ed norton win in Golden Globes, however Cuba Gooding jr won oscars so.
I hope that Billy will host the Oscars again some day. They're doing yet another hostless show this year, so I really hope that he'll do the 2022 Oscars!!
Can anyone help with the lyrics? 4-Shine = FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE Listen to my story, it's a crazy little scene About a piano playing kid who had a father who was mean He made him practice the piano 'till his fingers almost bled And when the kid went off to College then he said "My son is dead!"
This 1-Man performance by Billie Crystal is Outstanding! Take a look ! Have you ever seen anything remotely As fantastic in "Length of Time" "Quality in Performance?" All-Relating to the coming items of Examination The Winners of the Awards. Do take a look because "Never will you see a 1-man "Show/Performance" EVER-to EQUAL! "This one on YOU TUBE" Now!
my god, after almost hundred times watching this video, i just realize that Meg Ryan was sitting behind Peter Fonda!! why didn't they just close-up Meg Ryan also, she was Billy's co-star in the famous When Harry Met Sally...
I loveeee when he says "and if you dont score the goal you still go home with Nicole" the way he looks at Tom is priceless. What a guy!
The great legendary Billy Crystal. What a talented guy this is.There will never be another Billy Crystal, that's for sure.
It's all written for him. As Americans do. He didn't write this I doubt. Just like David Letterman and others. The stand up jokes etc aren't there's,
@@johnkuipers7829 You think YOU can do better?!
@@johnkuipers7829 I'm pretty sure Billy was heavily involved.
oh teah
Crystal is so funny. So entertaining. Hilarious. Miss him. Amazing! Perfect. fantastic and classic,!😊
I'm just more than happy I grew up in the ultimate heyday talents of Billy Crystal during the 1980s and 90s as a teen. A comedy genius of the stand-up skit. One of those few major celebrities you've never heard anyone say a bad word on.
I wish Billy would consider hosting the Oscars once more. He is so funny watching him in the 90's brought back many memories. He is the best host they ever had!
he was the only guy who could really set the mood even if he didn't have an elaborate script memorized
TheMMT910 Yes, he is definitely the best host that they ever had. I wish he would come back to do it again.
Monique Mitchell Sadly, because of “political correctness,” no comic today wants to host it.
@@fredkelbert1913 This!
Octavio A There was no opening monologue at the Oscar show this past Spring. Because of “political correctness,” nobody apparently wanted to “rock the boat.” That was sad, because opening monologues like Billy’s are such an important part of that show. Don’t know what point you’re trying to make.
I LOVE THE OSCARS EACH YR.. a classy show.........but I love Billy Crystal even more...NO ONE can top him when it comes to Oscar monologues..........no one...I had the honor of working with him on Mr. Saturday Night and felt so lucky
LOVE Billy!!! One of my all time favorite celebrities... love, love, love him!!
Ahh, no one hosted or will host the Oscars quite like Billy. His relationship and interaction with the audience (aka Hollywood) set him apart and showed his great, albeit irreverent, affection for the film business. It endeared him to everyone and set a trust base, assuring them that his riffs were all in good fun.
Yeah, it’s true. He was a great host
I'm so empress about this guy
Not too many people can do that specifically when you know the whole world is watching you...if anyone see this guy give him my regards thank you
my favorite Oscar host ever! what an amazing talent to do this live on stage.I hope he will present the oscar in the future again.
Maybe not. After all, you have to be political now, and Billy won't cross that line!
@@colleen4ever He actually made some political or controversial remarks but yeah i get what u mean
❤️Love Billy, he is the best!! I would never miss his opening at the OSCARS !!🤣😂
"So many new people...who are you people?" :))))) love you Billy!!!!
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! NO ONE COMES CLOSE! Billy Crystal oscar host forever please!!!!!!!!
Come back, Billy!!! 2012 is forgiven, we NEED you!!!
Billy crystal is so god damned amazing. He should host every show. He just gets it all around. Total obvious film buff and so ridiculously funny. What is wrong with the oscars?!?! They should ask him to host every year!!!!!
Hell yeah
I miss Billy so much. His nominee medley was epic.
When Billy hosted the Oscars, it was a treat and one of the reasons there was at least one family member (namely Nanny) watched as well....well, at least his famous Oscar medley.
Let's face it - Billy Crystal is a National Treasure. You wont find another who can do what he can do.
BILLY CRYSTAL IS THE “BEST” TO EVER HOST THE OSCARS!!!
Best Host in Oscar history Period.
Still my favorite host!
By far the best for this job.
My fav. times watching Billy.
Absolutely the best presenter ever.
He is the BEST!
I swear I'll never get enough of Billy's corny opening numbers... cos he knows they're corny, he's hamming it up and he clearly get's how stupid it is to do a big song about all the nominees so he has fun with it. I mean come on, the man did a Brady Bunch parody, that's just awesome
I could see Groucho doing them.
1998 was the best opening
@@jonc3295 I took a wicked shit watching this clip
He’s so corny, he’s cool. Those were the days. Now we get lightweights hosting. Such a shame.
There is no one better... love you, Billy! Please one more time, soon!
I miss this era of the Oscars. I know it wasn’t perfect but the Oscars were still actually about celebrating movies
Imagine what a roaring welcome back he would get from the audience if he came back for a final show.
As the Golden Globes this year proved, gone are the days of Award Ceremonies like this. No more style. no more class. Sigh...oh Billy, come back!! Come back!
colleen Absolutely, the awards lost their flare, pazzaz and special quality. Very sad. I wanna go back..
@@moniquemitchell5092 Me too. But that would require Hollywood to stop with this Woke Nonsense and go back to having an actual sense of humor.
Billy, you're the best!
Having a host is sorely missed. Billy is fantastic.
I saw this before My Fair Lady and it forever changed the lyrics to “Wouldn’t it Be Loverly” for me.
And I am grateful for that!
After watching Billy Crystal's intro, I feel this was the highlight of the entire Oscar evening.
Thanks OSCARS, for all these renew clips!!! Welldone! I'll be checking Memoriam, hope you done some of those. :)
Love Billy Crystal. He was the BEST HOST in the history of Oscar’s
I wish they could get him back. Just one more time 🙏
Looking back from 2022 brilliant Billy Crystal
As Billy writes in his magical memoir Still Foolin' 'Em, he was reluctant to host again after a three-year break. He finally agreed after Academy present Gil Cates sent him a package containing a prop horse's head with a note attached saying: "If you want to see the rest of the horse alive, do the fucking show."
Oh! How I miss Billy on Oscars! He is one of a kind!
He was one of the greatest hosts ever!
100% facts
This has to be the best Oscar host opening of all time. Incredible.
What a great performance by Billy
One of a kind. Never be another BILLY
I wish they would get him to host again! I always enjoyed when he host the Oscarsn
Nice to see the old good faces, and great movies back then.
The song from 4 m 32 is my favourite Oscar moment of all time. I can't see a reference to The English Patient without singing this :)
he´s the best!!
He's amazing. Period.
he's amazing!
Julie Tao is it on DVD
Julie Tao is it on golden globe awards 1998 on dvd
Julie Tao is golden globe awards on DVD
You are such a legend Bill
6:23 the Tom cruise part was litt. Even if you dont score this goal you go home with nicole. Billy crystal is litt
Amazing talent Billy
"It's the year of independent film. Great performance new faces among the nominees,
I mean, really new faces. Who are you people?" hahaha! lol
best oscar host ever
Pogi Pogi Definitely!!
Can't wait to see you at OSCAR 2012 Billy!!!
laicai2008 is it on the DVD
gr8 upload , very good quality for a vid of 1997 , thanks and thumbs up :D
1:39 - I guess it was openly known at the time that Joel didn't direct solo despite the official credit?
Billy Crystal for oscar host!!! Screw NPH!
Screw NPH?! Screw Crybaby Kimmel!!
Billy Crystal is hosting in 2012! There are 10 Best Picture nominees so all the more for Billy to sing about!
No other Oscar host will ever top him
The most eloquent emcee Oscars has ever hired and ptoduced!-love from the Philippines.
When the Oscars was an amazing event for all the earth!!!💛
The best host ever.
The Shine song was amazing.
Great job!
Nice video!
6:50 Singing words to Flight Of The Bumble Bee is a wow moment!
We need Billy's opening video skits uploaded on this channel.
spjdbauer is it on DVD
THE ONLY HOST THE BEST EVER
I feel like on one end of the spectrum of award show hosts you have cynical comics like Ricky Gervais, and on the other side you have Billy Crystal. Funny, warm, talented and always respectful. A class act.
Ah.
The days when the oscars was about the entertaiment industry.
Hopefully, not over
The greatest "Emcee" the Academy Awards have ever had in it's long history. Would really love to see him return for one last hurrah. Should've called him up last month to do the host-less Oscars 2019. He has said he would've done it.
Why the hell didn't they get him THIS year then? Oh wait....I know why....
The part about Jerry Maguire and tom winning was cause apparently Tom was the only likely Oscar win for Jerry Maguire as apparently they did not have faith in winning writing or picture or supporting since Ed norton win in Golden Globes, however Cuba Gooding jr won oscars so.
I love this guy.
I hope that Billy will host the Oscars again some day. They're doing yet another hostless show this year, so I really hope that he'll do the 2022 Oscars!!
He better, he might be the only thing that can save it now. This year's was a DISASTER!! They NEED him!
Woaw!!!!! Mastership
Billy rules!!!!!
Class act
Billy Crystal won Emmys for hosting the Oscars!
I hear that if you're friends with Larry Flynt and you happen to be in town, Larry wants you to know that he'll,
"Take care of you."
I love when he sings ❤
Great talent and humor added! Granted some of his sayings in the song couldn't get away with today.
"Oscar Intro Billy Crystal Funny Video" Billy Crystal is in the movie scenes.
Crystal is to the Oscars as Neil Patrick Harris is for the Emmy's! Two of the greatest hosts of any award show!
Awesome guy
Talent in America is enormous in every field. Billy is just a tad about the rest when it comes to presenter and entertainment.
Can anyone help with the lyrics?
4-Shine = FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE
Listen to my story, it's a crazy little scene
About a piano playing kid who had a father who was mean
He made him practice the piano 'till his fingers almost bled
And when the kid went off to College then he said "My son is dead!"
He's back. Hurrah. Keep him there until he dies!
As soon as he touches his nose he feels at ease.
THE BEST
This 1-Man performance by Billie Crystal is Outstanding!
Take a look ! Have you ever seen anything remotely
As fantastic in "Length of Time" "Quality in Performance?"
All-Relating to the coming items of Examination
The Winners of the Awards. Do take a look because
"Never will you see a 1-man "Show/Performance"
EVER-to EQUAL! "This one on YOU TUBE" Now!
It's simple the BEST...BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST... 1 MORE TIME : THE BEST BILLY CRYSTAL
He’s certainly 1 of the best hosts in history 😊
Billy was the best host ever!!
Billy Crystal is the real rap god hahaha
he always says he loves the band
Billy’s so clever ✨
@moooooshy
Compared to most of the others who have hosted so far, he's definitely the funniest.
Lol at the English Patient song!
my god, after almost hundred times watching this video, i just realize that Meg Ryan was sitting behind Peter Fonda!! why didn't they just close-up Meg Ryan also, she was Billy's co-star in the famous When Harry Met Sally...
Bring back Mr Crystal if you dont want any ore drama and bring back class
Crystal at his best !