5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST on ABC.

While there was a bit of buzz drummed up when Chris Rock was announced as the host of this year’s Oscars, the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, born out of all the nominees for this year being white, put Rock in a critical position to potentially deliver one of the most hotly anticipated awards hosting performances ever. 

In fact, his monologue and bits throughout may showcase the value of these awards telecasts over it being Hollywood patting itself on the back as well as how powerful some jokes can be.  

Again, tune in at 5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST on ABC.