
 Bruce Vilanch spent 14 of his 24 years on the Academy Awards as the show’s head writer (2000-2014), collaborating with hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, David Letterman and Steve Martin. Today, he breaks down why this year’s Oscars worked — from the use of live TV producers, to heartfelt speeches, to Jimmy Kimmel’s jokes.  
 
 

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'It Was a Great Show': Bruce Vilanch Unpacks the Oscars

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'It Was a Great Show': Bruce Vilanch Unpacks the Oscars

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