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<i>By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer</i><br>
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If you need a main host, she's your gal. She's one of the hottest entertainment stars working right how; she had a movie out this year, so she actually qualifies as a movie star; but she also knows the power, and vagaries, of television. And after demolishing the McCain-Palin candidacy, she should view the Oscars as a walk in the park. (But no dancing, Tina. Seriously. We saw the Vanity Fair promo video. No dancing.)<br>
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Tina Fey

( Reed Saxon / Associated Press )

By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

If you need a main host, she's your gal. She's one of the hottest entertainment stars working right how; she had a movie out this year, so she actually qualifies as a movie star; but she also knows the power, and vagaries, of television. And after demolishing the McCain-Palin candidacy, she should view the Oscars as a walk in the park. (But no dancing, Tina. Seriously. We saw the Vanity Fair promo video. No dancing.)

Related: It's live TV: Call the pros who can help