That was EXCRUCIATING. Horrible! Charming, endearing? Are you kidding? It was truly awful.

It’s Kirk Douglas man, The lady that won did a deep bow when she got on stage and she was right to do so.
Yeah, it dragged a bit, but it’s still Kirk Douglas on stage at 94, so pipe down you kids.

Kirk Douglas – Hollywood royalty, walking history It was great – how shallow must you be not to enjoy one more moment with Kirk Douglas? He’s a great man and a great actor.

If you had heard of his DEATH a month ago, you’d be sobbingly watching the film tribute to this Great Actor’s many classic Films. However, since he’s still alive at 94 and can walk out on stage on his own (wow!!), you scowell at his relaxed demeanor. IF I WERE RECEIVING ANY AWARD, IT WOULD BE ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY LIFE TO HAVE IT HANDED TO ME BY THIS MASTER.

Uncomfortable? Why? Only in America do we so disrespect those blessed with longevity.

One of the only reasons I keep a MySpace account is for the Kirk Douglas blog. “I am Spartacus!”

I don’t give a rat’s that he’s 94. And, if it were just ‘one moment’ it may have been tolerable. But, there was absolutely nothing to enjoy about watching someone who doesn’t even know where there are–go on and on and on and on as those poor nominees wait. He wasn’t funny, he was painful to watch-especially with all that plastic surgery..horrible.

kit9 said:
I don’t give a rat’s that he’s 94. And, if it were just ‘one moment’ it may have been tolerable. But, there was absolutely nothing to enjoy about watching someone who doesn’t even know where there are–go on and on and on and on as those poor nominees wait. He wasn’t funny, he was painful to watch-especially with all that plastic surgery..horrible.

It was reconstructive surgery due to the ravages of a stroke. You’re a Tea Partier, aren’t you?

The only thing that could top the appearance of Kirk Douglas at the Oscars would be if John Wayne, Bob Hope or one of those Hollywood Legends who have left this earth, walk on stage and present an award. Kirk was awesome. He is the MAN.

I haven’t seen many of his movies being only 25 yr old, but i have much respect for him. Imho, he can do whatever he wants whenever he wants for aslong as he wants and he’ll always get a thumbs up from me. 10/10

The Real Royal King said:
It was reconstructive surgery due to the ravages of a stroke. You’re a Tea Partier, aren’t you?

What on Earth do kit9′s comments have to do with political affiliations or beliefs? That’s a particularly obtuse (and completely unnecessary) remark, even for you.

kit9 you are an incredibly insensitive person. What goes around comes around. I thought it was wonderful to see Kirk Douglas! The man is one of the few old school Hollywood stars still around, him and Elizabeth Taylor also comes to mind. The man is 94 years old. He suffered from a massive stroke. The very fact he can go onstage before a live audience and be charming and funny is a testament to this man’s courage and tenacity. I bet you are one of these people that goes around making fun of cripples. I’d like to see what you are like when you are 94, which is assuming you live that long. The fact that a man his age, and also a stroke victim, can be funny, charming, and obviously still with a zest for life is an amazing thing. Sure it was a bit awkward at times, but cut the man some slack. This is Kirk Douglas we are talking about. Have you ever seen Paths of Glory? Have you ever seen Sparticus or Lust for Life? Have you read his autobiography. Do you really know anything at all about the man? I doubt that very seriously. When you are old and wearing Depends, I hope you remember you callousness and insensitivity

He’s earned it. He really lit up the screen like nobody else. Remember him playing Ragnar in “The Vikings.” Total badass.

IT’s kind of cool you can still see the young guy that’s under the aged exterior. Hope I can make it to that age.

The guy is a great actor and livin large. He’s had some tough breaks, but he’s totally outlived his generation of actors. I love a lot of his movies, and am half his age.

The Real Royal King said:
You’re a Tea Partier, aren’t you?

You’re an idiot , aren’t you ?

The Real Royal King said:
Uncomfortable? Why? Only in America do we so disrespect those blessed with longevity.

With one notable exception.
Want to guess?

The Real Royal King said:
You’re a Tea Partier, aren’t you?

I Highly doubt that, TEA Party people are NOT the ones that typical do not respect the elderly in this country

Actor Kirk Douglas – looking better at age 94 than Charlie Sheen will ever feel in his whole life – LOL! true dat!

I loved it, I thought Douglas was delightful, and very funny. He was a little hard to understand, but that didn’t matter. I loved his pausing before he read the winner. Bravo!

Although I love Kirk Douglas and have deep respect for him I have to admit it was very painful to watch.

Hard to watch but yet the best part of the night. Odd combo.

I vote for cringingly awkward and manipulative. Kirk Douglas is a longtime camera and attention hog. Check out past interviews with him and Michael…he constantly has to have the attention and takes credit for Michael’s success.
There are sooo many elegant and deserving senior entertainers who could have been chosen. His inapprorpriate behavior at the Oscars has nothing to do with him being a great movie star.
I kept waiting for the big hook to come out to take him off the stage. Did you notice that he kept trying to get in the shot when the actress was giving her speech? (btw, the F-bomb??? remember when the awards shows had class?)
This is not an issue of age (I am over 40). Anyone who is given this honor should have the class to do their job with dignity and know when to stop. This goes for presenters and nominees.

Looks like the stroke many have taken some of his abilities, but not is sense of humor. A bright humorous moment in an otherwise incredibly dull broadcast. I did feel badly for the category nominees, but it was so funny it was worth the rudeness.

Douglas was VERY funny, I loved it! I wish the hosts had his sense of humor…

he looks like a skeleton. fade away already. your time is way up.

Big Eddie said:
You’re an idiot , aren’t you ?

oh leave him alone. he sits in his mother’s basement with nothing to do but blog all day long. what a pathetic life.

King, you’re always telling us that the Tea Party is elderly. So why would they be against someone just for being old?

C’mon…he 94 for pete’s sake.

The deserves an attaboy and some respect for even being able to get up on that stage and clown. I wonder where I’ll (you’ll) be at 94? If not long in the ground most of us will be drooling onto a bib.

Oh, and I agree with david r…..He was a genuine badass in his earlier years and played the part – Ragnar, Spartacus….even Van Gogh. Classic stuff.

Cut the guy some slack. Unlike most of the Ken dolls that call themselves actors now he earned it.

So far I can’t come up with a proper tirade for
this insane human trait of wanting everything to be over with.
We all know the Oscars take about three hours. If it’s too long
for you just go do whatever it is you think is more important,
and leave it to those of us who savor every moment because we
love The Movies.

And Mr. Douglas, so nice to see you again.
So many great memories.
I was a year old when Kirk made his first movie, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.
I first saw him in The Big Trees when it was new.
Slow down. We all get older faster than we think we will. Sorry to write such a long comment. I’ll go now.

Alex Alvarez said:
1) Seeing who ends up looking drunk during the ceremony, 2) seeing who wore what worse, and 3) drumming up suspense as each category’s winner is announced

…and seeing if anyone gets played off the stage (or booed).