March 17, 2023
What aspects of awards shows are still compelling content and which ones have jumped-the-shark?
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Toby Knapp, WASH: I think any OMG moment is something compelling about an award show. Moments like Lady Gaga showing up last minute, after a cancellation, to perform “Hold My Hand” from TOP GUN: Maverick. Moments like the SLAP heard ‘round the world. I think some of the over-done, not-as-important-stuff nowadays are the “oh look how non-authentic these people are in million-dollar-borrowed necklaces and dresses and gowns” sorta stuff… the “red carpet” gimmicks are just not as compelling now because people are drawn toward what is real, and, clearly, that’s part of a show.
Orlando, WLLD: There are still award shows? Big Rob, KKPL/KMAX: The host, like a Jimmy Kimmel really seems to be the glue of the show. As far as jumping the shark, it’s movies that win or are nominated that no has seen. |
Valentine, WBHT: I feel the awards themselves aren’t enough to watch anymore. It’s about the performances and those “slap in the face” moments that keep us tuned in.
Brian Check, iHeartMedia: The right host with a great opening monologue is still compelling. Jimmy Kimmel is one of the better ones. Great performances, like Gaga and Rihanna, will always stand out. But between political positions and long-winded, emotional speeches about how great their teams are, it has gotten old. Mike O’Donnell, WKRZ: I think the performances are paramount. It’s very cool when they take multiple artists and do collaborations for lifetime achievement awards. I’d like to see more music and just the top few awards that everyone’s interested in, not the entire list.
Java Joel, WHBC: Award shows have become way too political. It’s just one big, televised echo chamber. Who knows more about what America needs than rich, good looking, out-of-touch celebrities! That said – I do watch a good number of them. I’m a masochist! JB King, KLUC: Most performances are still pretty good and usually the opening monologue is fun. I could do without most of the acceptance speeches. |
Guy Zapoleon, Zapoleon Consulting: I that the voting is done online by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science members, but even so I think that at times the members are so tied into the industry that they are sometimes out of touch with the majority of movie consumers. I also think that 10 movies up for best picture is way too many(there weren’t 10 pictures worthy of best picture this year and generally there aren’t.). It waters down the vote and could reduce the chances of multiple movies from one genre. I prefer like four choices for each category. Brian Mack, iHeartMedia: Yikes, I almost never tune into these shows. It’s almost like I never recall their happening, especially not being over brand ops.
Mike Klein, WZFT: I definitely think the most important thing is the performances because you can have a lot of different collaborations. The worst part is hearing them accept for the awards. |
Rich Davis, KDWB: I don’t watch any awards shows for movies. The music awards shows have gotten better. I’m always looking for the performances in general and especially the performances that pair two people together that you might not expect to be paired up. Overall, the pacing and the increased performances have really given the shows new life.
Rick Vaughn, KENZ: I always like hearing the authentic responses of the winners. There have been some memorable ones over time. Stay away from the politics and political statements.
Erik Bradley, B96: Love it when award shows give shine to legacy artists and or honor icons in music. Especially, when they are still alive.
Jon Zellner, iHeartMedia: Many of the performances are still great but the number of awards (which were all put back into the Oscars this year) make the show feel long and if the winner is just thanking a laundry list of unknown people, it’s not compelling at all.
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