Jan 18 2006 02:34 PM ET

What we learned from the Golden Globes

So the viewership for Monday’s Golden Globes ceremony was 18.7 million, up about 10 percent from last year. What can other awards shows learn from this ratings boost?

1) Keep the show breezy and quick. The Globes managed to clock in at under three hours, and that was with five minutes of time-killing red-carpet chatter at the beginning.

2) Let the celebs drink.

3) Move away from Sundays. It’s easier to go up against Jack Bauer than Bree Van De Kamp.

4) When it comes cleavage and near-wardrobe malfunctions, there’s no such thing as excess. Though actresses may be less inclined to expose so much flesh if they’re worried that Isaac Mizrahi is going to grope them on the red carpet.

5) More gay cowboys!

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  • dma

    Also, keep Issac away from the ladies. I still can’t believe he asked about underwear and bikini waxes and groping breasts. E needs to fire him!

  • SF

    I agree about breezy and quick, it was so easy to watch and I never had the urge to change the channel, and it was nice to see funny acceptance speeches, Geena Davis and Steve Carell made the show.

  • Ron Mwangaguhunga

    The cleavage was spectacular. Now, straight men can also enjoy the Globes.

  • V.M.L.

    I think it was the cowboys that helped the show. :)
    The E!’s preshow sucked because of Issac.

  • Stephanie

    What we learned from the Golden Globes:
    1. Sandra Oh is not afraid to come out of the closet.
    2. Drew needs platex, and another breast reduction.
    2. Steve Carell loves his wife Nancy.

  • Nicky

    1)Teri Hatcher is an attention-whore (see nasty looks other D-Housewives gave her when she grabbed mike).
    2)Many of the amazing actors are Foreign (watch out US!)
    3)Dakota Johnson (Miss Golden Globe), does not smile. Then again, look who the poor things parents are.

  • pepe

    Show was predictable and somewhat boring.
    Ziyi Zhang looked amazing and was able to pull off her lime green dress…a feat!!
    Sacre Bleu!

  • Chauncy

    Dakota Johnson was a goth / Avril wannabe..totally sucked as miss golden globe.
    But we do miss Dakota Fanning…she was totally snubbed!

  • jim

    If you have to show stars walking down the red carpet, use a stationary camera. No more airhead questions.
    Open bar at every award show.
    Present the mini-series awards during the commercial.
    If the winner of an award is boring, hand off to someone from the Daily Show. (past or present)
    More gay cowboys. That means you, Jake!

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