Ricky Gervais to Present Live Commentary on the Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais, the comic whose work includes UK sitcoms - including the founding inspiration for "The Office" - as well as a myriad of films, may be hosting his own Golden Globes celebration this year. Gervais wrote on his official blog:

"I've had an amazing response...we've had offers of sponsorship, technical support and a bunch of comedians up for it. 

If I actually do it, it will show people how tame my official hosting was last year. I still can't quite understand how anyone would think I overstepped the mark, was cruel, or pushed any boundaries of taste and decency. It was a network friendly gentle ribbing of the industry. Nothing more. I didn't even dress as Hitler in the end.

Anyway. I'm looking into it. Might not happen. I might not even be available. Who knows, I might be at The Golden Globes. (awkward silence.)

The funny thing is, everyone who tunes in to the live webcast will also have to be watching the actual show on NBC. I could still be helping their ratings. Ha ha. I hadn't thought this through. Maybe they should sponsor me? (awkward silence... slightly longer than the last one... slowly fade to black.)"

The 69th Golden Globe® Awards will air live, coast-to-coast on NBC in early 2012. The awards will be seen in more than 160 countries.

 

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