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2011 Academy Awards: Ryan Seacrest and Chris Harrison set for red carpet

It’s American Idol vs. The Bachelor for this year’s red carpet TV coverage at the Oscars. The Academy Awards are just nine days away, and TV networks are busy making their plans for their exclusive red carpet coverage. Ryan Seacrest from American Idol and Giuliana Rancic host the dazzling pre-Oscars coverage for E!, while Chris Harrison from The Bachelor heads up TV Guide Channel’s coverage. Here’s the scoop on both:

  • Live from the Red Carpet on E!: Ryan Seacrest and Julianna Rancic are once again teaming up to cover all red carpet action from the Academy Awards for the E! Network. Expanded coverage begins on Sunday, February 27th at 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT.
  • Academy Awards Red Carpet on TV Guide Channel: Chris Harrison from The Bachelor hosts Oscar red carpet action for TV Guide. The show airs at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT. In addition, Harrison is the host of a series of on-line Oscar specials for Oscar.com. The first episode premieres today.
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The 83rd Annual Academy Awards airs at 8:30/7:30c on Sunday, February 27th on ABC.

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Jackie Kass is a published magazine writer, copywriter and a freelance PR/publicity specialist who mentally plots how she would win "Survivor" despite her total lack of outdoor survival skills. She's also a busy mother of two who keeps track of all things pop culture in order to communicate with...

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