Dear Patti,
That was yours truly, Bob the Bartender, who commented on Halle Berry's shameless "kvelling" during her introduction of the wonderful and lovely Diahnn Carroll. (The award wasn't about you, Ms. Berry, it was intended to honor Ms. Carroll.)
Did you notice that Academy Award winner Kathy Bates and Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino were so low-keyed in their gracious introductions for, respectively, Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers of "All in the Family," and William Shatner and the cast of "Star Trek"? (No crowing from either Ms. Bates or Ms. Sorvino about their own Academy Awards.)
Similarly, Emmy Award winner Ted Danson was also very gracious and understated in his introduction of Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore and company, of "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Ms. Bates, Ms. Sorvino and Mr. Danson quickly stepped aside as all of the actors to be honored came up on the stage. (No ego at all, from these three extremely talented actors.)
Unfortunately, Ms. Berry stood right up there with Ms. Carroll, soaking up the applause and admiration intended only for this greatly respected, groundbreaking television actress.
You know, Dark Shadows' only actor to appear on the awards program was the venerable Conrad Bain (the beloved Mr. Wells, night manager/desk clerk of the Collinsport Inn). Mr. Bain presented an award with his co-stars from "Different Stokes," Todd Bridges and Mr. Gary Coleman. The three actors did a bit where they faked throwing three cream pies at one another. I tell you, I almost wished one of those men had tossed a pie at Ms. Halle Berry, to get her off the stage during Diahnn Carroll's moment of honor!
Bob the Bartender, aspiring grumpy old man.
