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Published Monday, January 17, 2005 by seanlmccarthy | E-mail this post

GOLDEN GLOBES SHOCKS, DISMAYS: And that was even before the awards show began. What shocked and dismayed me? Lisa Ling. Ms. Ling provides beauty in the eyes of this beholder, but by the end of NBC's pre-show arrivals hour, she could not have been less attractive. I may not have been a big fan of homework during my school days, but couldn't the Peacock network do better than having someone interview celebs without any preparation whatsoever? Witness these precious moments from last night...

Asking Ewen McGregor about filming Star Wars, which wrapped a year ago.
Asking Minnie Driver about singing in Phantom of the Opera, when she was the only actor to lip-synch.
Asking Topher Grace about his latest movie, when he had hosted Saturday Night Live only hours ago.
Asking Mike Nichols (in front of wife Diane Sawyer) if Closer was autobiographical. He directed the adaptation of someone else's stage play.
Asking Mick Jagger what he's working on now. Jagger said, "We're writing songs for a new Stones album." Ling's response: Nothing.
Asking Johnny Depp if he has a dream role to play. Depp answered Mae West, then said he was probably too old to play that role, offering Carol Channing instead. Ling's response: Nothing. Not even a smile or hint of recognition.

Find a list of Golden Globes winners and photo gallery here.