For a show without a host, things went off without a hitch. The Oscars this year got strong reviews and even a slight ratings boost. But how much of that success had to do with not having a host, and how much had to do with a strong set of winners and good speeches?

For a show without a host, things went off without a hitch. The Oscars this year got strong reviews and even a slight ratings boost. But how much of that success had to do with not having a host, and how much had to do with a strong set of winners and good speeches?

For a show without a host, things went off without a hitch. The Oscars this year got strong reviews and even a slight ratings boost. But how much of that success had to do with not having a host, and how much had to do with a strong set of winners and good speeches?

No host, no problem. Should the Oscars go hostless again?

Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens &ndash; be they tablets, phones or TV sets &ndash; increasingly dominate our lives.

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Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens – be they tablets, phones or TV sets – increasingly dominate our lives.

Screengrab is a new KCRW commentary segment hosted by veteran TV journalists Michael Schneider and Joe Adalian. Each week, they'll have a lively discussion about the evolving world of television and that screens – be they tablets, phones or TV sets – increasingly dominate our lives.

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