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MORE UPDATES, SATURDAY: I've confirmed that Billy Crystal, without doubt the most popular Oscar host in recent years, will be making a "surprise" appearance at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday night. About two-thirds of the way into the telecast, the comedian is scheduled to perform a monologue about the movie industry. His stand-up is so secret that it was listed only as "Guest Host" on the official show rundown I obtained and posted Friday. But then Billy was ushered in and out of Friday's rehearsal without even the other showbiz stars knowing he was at the Kodak Theatre. Given what a snorefest so much of this year's Oscar show looks to be, Crystal's appearance will be something that TV viewers will surely welcome ... I've also learned that the so-called "Cold Opening" of the show, as scheduled, features a filmed bit involving actor Alec Baldwin who was last year's Academy Awards co-host with Steve Martin. The shtick is that Baldwin wants to host again this year and is imagining what it would be like -- but then discovers that James Franco and Anne Hathaway were chosen to host instead of him ... Towards the end of the show, again as scheduled, there'll be a brief Back To The Future segment starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd from the 1985 film ... And venerable actor/producer Kirk Douglas will present the Best Supporting Actress Oscar ... Again, let me emphasize that last-minute changes can always occur.

A FEW FUNNY MOMENTS AT THE OSCARS

 

"I'M IN A GOOD PLACE NOW"

Best place for you will be packing your bags and hanging a law shingle. The best from all the TV interviews he did was Laurel Porter nailing him that HE WROTE THOSE EMAILS to make it look like his kiddies did them and sent to staff members!!!!!! This guy has a serious booze problem along with taking non-prescription drugs. Now that the media has crucified him, his handlers (what's left) have sent him around repeating the same lines like a bad actor in a B movie. I'm not being mean here folks, the bottom line is he has been a do-nothing Congressman that has just gone along for the perk ride and a pay check. He has been the most apathetic Congressman this state has ever elected and his bullshit about the campaign being such a hard trail?  HE NEVER CAMPAIGNED! We never saw this guy beating the pavement. Who is kidding who here? WU?

WHEN THE DUKE WON THE OSCAR FOR TRUE GRIT

 

A few Oscar fun facts for this years nominations

Smallest Budget for Oscar nomination:  Winters Bone 2 million to make the entire picture

Biggest Budget: Toy Story that cost $200 million smackers!

Mogul who bet on more than one film: Ryan Kavanaugh "the Fighter" and "Social Network"

Film with the most siblings investing: True Grit/  Computer billionaires kids Megan  & david Ellison (children of  Larry Ellison of Oracle fame)

Largest cash payback on investment: True Grit getting 64% back right after opening

MY-TE-FINE

MORE FROM DARYL HALL'S HOUSE

 

THIS BANK MUST BE REALLY ROCKING!

 

Umpqua Bank CEO Ray Davis got a big raise in 2010, according to a proxy statement filed Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The bank valued Davis' compensation at $3.7 million in 2010, up from $2.3 million in 2009 and $3.2 million in 2008.

Davis' 2010 compensation included $873,333 in base salary, up from $714,000 each of the previous two years.

For the first time since 2008, Davis received a bonus in 2010. He received a cash bonus of $191,700 and non-equity incentive plan compensation of $529,750. He received a mix of stock options and awards valued at $898,0101.

Read more: Umpqua CEO Davis gets big raise | Portland Business Journal

FATS DOMINO IS 83 TODAY

 

WHEN THE OSCARS HAD CLASS