Kevin Kline and Queen Latifah won Actors for TV movies that even I, the pop culture guru, hadn't heard of before the nominations were announced. But congrats to them.
Their awards were overshadowed by the presence of Mickey Rooney as a presenter anyway. The guy is 87 years old, and still sharp as a tack. This is probably the first time I've seen an audience give a standing ovation to the guy holding the envelope.
The "In Memoriam" segment of the telecast played out for me with a bit of suspense. Would they include Heath Ledger, or wouldn't they?
They did, but I think it may have been a last-minute call. Usually, the last person shown on the memorial reel is the biggest star. More well known actors get more screen time, even after they've died. It's shallow, but it's true.
The clips seemed to be concluding with several iconic shots of Deborah Kerr. The screen went dark for a moment, then the last image was one of Ledger in Brokeback Mountain.
It seems a silly question; would he be included? Of course he should be, his performances and talent ensure that. But with the actor's passing so recent and fresh in people's minds, it just reminds us how strange it is to see him included so soon.
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