Billy Crystal's Opening: 2012 Oscars

Billy Crystal's Oscars opening monologue at the 84thAcademy Awards® in 2012.

[meirwise]

That was the last time that the multi talented and universally loved Billy Crystal, comedian, actor, singer, dancer and host, hosted the Oscars. Bring him back one more time to make it 10 at least. He was the best host by far. Don't be stupid Academy. Bring him back and give him an honorary Oscar.

[jfmmp]

BRING BILLY CRYSTAL BACK. The world needs some lightness asap.

[Dim]

Billy Crystal will always be Best oscars host

[emiliotacconelli]

There has not been anyone like Billy hosting the Oscars. Sure there were comedians who were good but no one can sing, dance, impersonate, and make you laugh like Billy, just an all around entertainer perfectly suited for the Oscar spoofs.

[teuntje]

I could watch his monologues all day. What a legend!

[AllenMQuinn]

Billy Crystal on a rough night is still better than the other hosts in the past few years.

[barryjacobs]

He’s a bloody genius. Have they given him an Oscar for being brilliant.

[kittyblingbling]

Billy is a true legend! How could you not love

[louisefournier]

The audience should be giving Billy Crystal a standing ovation before his performance and after his dialogue. What a master of his craft!

[milton]

Nominated movies in 2012 per Billy's song:
1- The Artist
2- War Horse
3- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
4- Moneyball
5- Hugo
6- The Tree of Life
7- The Descendants
8- Midnight in Paris
9- The Help

[louisefournier]

Just such an amazing host, no insults, just a fun, fun night for the stars and for the people watching at home. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Billy Crystal.

[cumulus]

Simple, without flashy dance groups, BG effects.
Yet his musical numbers are still classy

[emjay]

I'm not sure after all the years hosting why Billy isn't just named the oscar pope. He hasn't ever lost a beat.

[boxadorsrus]

I've always enjoyed it when Billy Chrystal hosted the Oscars. I also was thoroughly enthralled reading his autobiography titled 700 Sundays. I laughed, I cried, and years later read it a second time. I try to stay current with Hollywood movies, Netflix, and YouTube, but from time to time I like to revisit the past with clips like these.

[freddyfazetiktok]

❤️I never wanted to miss the opening of the OSCARS with Billy, he is the best😂🤣❤️

[grizzfan]

Billy Crystal and Steve Martin should alternate hosting the Oscars.

[MarkN]

Bring back Billy. This year’s (2022) Oscars was a disaster. Only he could fix things. Class act.

[awwwyeaboyeeee]

Remember when Billy Crystal was the only sensible choice to host the Oscars?

[baraquiel]

After Chris Rock and Will Smith fiasco this is refreshing to rewatch.

[barryjacobs]

How on earth can he remember all that. In a word - outstanding.