ricky gervais. toned down? too toned down? >> ricky was a little toned down.he was going to be dropping bombs all over the place, and it was a little too much. the expectations were a little bit too much to live to. he started the show with this -- where were we? which was his line from last year. i think everybody really expected him to be really crude and nasty. but he really wasn't that much this year. >> there were a few f bombs and he did take a good swipe at justin bieber, took a good swipe at jodie foster too, but maybe a little toned down from last year. he's pretty good. obviously nbc likes the controversy. also the controversy surrounding madonna and elton john last night. >> madonna, certainly just like rodney dangerfield got no respect going into the awards show. everybody really voted her off saying she wasn't going twoin. elton john on the telecast said she certainly wasn't going to win the best song. and lo and behold she won. it's actually a beautiful song written by her. co-written by her. produced by william orbit, who's been one of her great

comedian ricky gervais returns as host. he joins us now live. how are you doing?> hello, baltimore. >> a great to see you. >> hello. >> you got plenty of laughs last year. you did raise a few eyebrows. were you surprised to be invited back this year? >> i did not raise the eyebrows. that is botox. they cannot help it. they're constantly like that. there were laughing inside, but they cannot move because of all the injections. >> i love it. have you been given any boundaries or did you agree to with the understanding that there would not be any? >> every time i have accepted the task, i said, you know, they have got to let me do what i want. they invited me. you know, i am going to do it my way. otherwise, they might as well invite someone else. >> you do it so well. can you give us a sneak peek? who do you think deserves to be the brunt of your jokes? >> well, no one deserves to be the brunt of any jokes, really. it is not like i am going out there to hurt people's feelings or destroy careers. they are gags. i do it with affection. i have nothing against anyone in

he's toned up a little bit. >> ricky gervais was a homerun.he promos, the pressure, the build-up, so much hype. he could have tanked. he was great. >> reporter: the hype was so great that over the weekend even "saturday night live" spoofed the comedian. >> so controversial, so offensive that we decided to invite him back. >> what? back for more? >> reporter: it was a fellow brit who had a take on the show's host. >> i was on my way in and there were angry religious people outside with big placards threatening us all with br brimstone and petitioned for our sins. they didn't realize we have ricky. >> thank you for coming. >> reporter: as the reviews roll in there is already speculation and perhaps fear about next year. >> people love ricky. everybody loves him. he's a naughty boy, a dastardly dog. i think he sealed it. if he wants to come back it's his. >> maybe we're getting used to his sense of humor. i found him to be not so offensive. >> i think once you got past last year. >> it was really bad! >> i think it was really good. >> he has edge

i love ricky gervais. best motion picture drama is the george clooney movie which is "the descendants." >> actually alexander paine directed it. >> i called it the clooney movie because he's the main guy. he also won for best actor and meryl streep won for best actress in a drama. and she won for "the iron lady." >> i'm dying to see. >> great, great. best motion picture musical or comedy was "the artist." >> i haven't seen that yet. >> and you've seen this, frank and cody saw it and said she's unbelievable, michelle williams in "my week with marilyn." >> yeah, terrific. >> also did we say that the best actor in a drama was jean du jardin from "the artist. >> i don't think there were too many surprises. i think "the help" didn't get as many awards. octavia spencer got -- >> when she got up there. >> she's absolutely lovely. >> who did you think looked the absolute most smashing? >> i like when people don't look so coiffed and pinned up and buttoned and sprayed. i liked all the girls who felt natural. reese

ricky gervais is back as the host. he will definitely va lot of people talking tomorrow about what he said tonight. we're going to have a preview of what you can expect tonight on stage and on the red carpet. >> and then speaking of hollywood, it's been 20 years since dolly parton graced the silver screen. the country music legend sat down with us recently to talk about her new movie with queen latifah called "joyful noise" and she herself was such a joy. >> we want to begin this morning with the latest in the rescue effort under way off the coast of italy. divers continue to search the area for survivors. when the luxury cruise liner overturned, michelle kosinski joins us from porto santo stefano italy. michelle, good morning. >> good morning, lester. the press here is calling this the italian "titanic." at least three people have lost their lives. the good news is a number of those unaccounted for just dropped significantly today to 17. while people were being rescued, they were worried that passengers were still tra

if you missed it, here's a taste of what ricky gervais was like. >> so, where was i? nervous? don't be. the golden globes are just like the oscars but without all that esteem. i want to ask you a question. it's real. you can have some. >> just checking. >> and be honest. >> what? >> are you on drugs? i'm joking. that's not the question. >> you thought it was going to go that direction from the tone of the beginning, but, i don't know, i love ricky gervais. he's a brilliant talent. i thought everybody looked pretty stunningly beautiful. >> in case you missed it, the winners, the best motion picture drama is the george clooney movie, "the descendants." >> actually, alexander payne directed it. >> i call it the clooney movie because he's the one everybody's heard of. meryl streep won for "the iron lady," which i'm dying to see. talking about that. >> best motion picture musical or comedy was the artist. >> haven't seen that yet. >> i want to see that. >> you've seen this, just unbelievable, michelle williams in "my week with marilyn." >> terrific. >> good for her. >> best actor i

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. >>> plus, ricky gervais performance of the golden globes surprised some tonight but not n.r th ywe'll explain.l >>> there was a dramatic rescue at sea from that italian cruise ship that ran aground on friday night. the search for survivors continues, as well, with 15 people missing including two americans. crews managed to rescue three more people today off the cruise ship that ran aground on friday off the italian coast. a member of the ship's crew, as well as a husband and wife on their honeymoon. crews found the bodies of two elderly men, both with life jackets on near one of the main energy meeting places. bringing the confirmed deaths to five. most of the people on board managed to leave on lifeboats but the footage suggests that was no easy escape either. passengers say the evacuation was was not organized. >> some of the staff, cooks and servants by day were calming people down, but they didn't know what to do. it was like a free for all. >> it was chaotic. it was like, where to we go? no direction. we didn't even have a life vest on at that point. they said don't worry about

>>> and sometimes raunchy, of course, ricky gervais returned to his golden globes hosting duties last night. some of what he said when we come back. >>> welcome back to "america this morning," everyone. many overseas markets were off overnight on fears about europe. tokyo's nikkei average dropped 122 points. hong kong's hang seng lost 192. in london the ftse opened lower. on wall street, the markets are closed today. the dow gained 62 points, nasdaq up 36. >>> much of the worry about europe centers on greece. german officials are meeting with greece. the goal is to minimize the damage. the greek government sand private lenders will meet wednesday to discuss the country. >>> gas prices are normally high this month. they usually back off in january but not this year. in fact, gas prices have risen 11 centers. aaa blamed high crude oil prices and the repeal of the tax credit. the auto club is predicting a tumultuous year for all drivers. >>> and apparently, there's good money in "contraband." the new action film started box offices with a stronger than expected debut. the motion thriller

>> i'm quite sure. >>> ricky gervais says he's done hosting the golden globes.e told his agent never to let him be persuaded to do it again. >> he said the crowd seems more accepting of his biting humor this time or maybe they were quote drunker. >>> happy birthday to bill finch in greenville north carolina. he hits the track to run a mile twice a week, even though he just turned 100 years old last weekend. >> he gets out there on the b badminton court as well. he says he has no secreter for his longevity. he says turning 100 is no big deal. >> one friend says he has no enemies because he outlived them all. >> for some of you, your local news is next. >>> for everyone else, navy veteran waits nearly 70 years for the recognition he deserves. it's not the bayer aspirin you know. it's different. first, it's been re-engineered with micro-particles. second, it enters the bloodstream fast, and rushes relief to the site of your tough pain. the best part? it's proven to relieve pain twice as fast as before. bayer advanced aspirin. test how fast it works for you. love it

neil patrick harris, ricky gervais, billy crystal? >> ricky gervais. >> okay. you know what?e's got to have it. yes. >> all right. so ricky gervais. and this was a little bit of a controversial choice. >> his third year doing it. and the golden globes didn't used to have a host. he went after charlie sheen, bruce willis, the tourist, one of the nominated movies. the hollywood press hasn't happy with him, but the ratings were up, so he's back. >> and the same kind of show again. >> going after everyone. so stars beware. >> beautiful lady from jupiter, florida. who was the host, o hello. excuse me. how many bottles of wine are estimated to be poured at the golden globes and this is without me and hoda being there. >> 50, 125, 300 or 400? >> 400. >> at least 400. and this is a show where there is drinking. >> all night long. starts on the red carpet. that ends up being 2,500 glasses of wine. 9,000 glasses of champagne. that's why towards the end of the award show they're a little wobbly sometimes. >> we'll be watching closely. >> this sweet lady is from canton, ohio, where the n

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>> if you start playing violins, i will tear this joint apart. >> -- may have peaked with host ricky gervais everything was three dimensional, except the characters in "the tourist." >> i can say everything. i think that's what's exciting for me and hopefully makes it entertaining for people at home. >> some thought gervais ruffled enough feathers last year that he wouldn't be back. >> i'm not a puppet for this industry party. i'm trying to make it a spectator sport. >> but he is. for a third straight time. >> i don't want to ruin these people's nights. i'm friends with many of them. i admire most of them. but i think as a comedian, you've got to be able to say what you think. >> and so far -- >> i haven't seen "the tourist." who has? >> gervais says he's got no regrets. >> for me, there's two people up there. one says why would you s that? that could be the end end of your career. this one goes, might be funny, though. >> that mental tug of war continues sunday night. >> please welcome tina fey and the ungrateful steve carrell. >> i saw "the tourist." i wish i hadn't. you can watch the show

for a third year in a row, british comedian ricky gervais will serve as host.llout from last year? i caught up with him on monday for an exclusive interview. when ricky gervais took to the podium in 2011 to host the golden globe awards for the second time it was clear the gloves were off. >> please welcome ashton kutcher's dad, bruce willis. talking of the walking dead, congratulations to hugh hefner, two heterosexual actors pretending to be gay. >> reporter: some of his remarks left the a-list audience speechless, he has the last laugh as he's invited to host round three. you like the tight wire? >> that's my adrenalin rush. >> did you feel that going into the second time hosting them? >> every time i go live or tv or an interview i think i could always say the wrong thing. the thing is with me is there's always two little people in my head, one's going, go on, say it, whatever you like. the other one's going why take the risk? might be funny. might be a hero. but you might be living in a car. you know? which wins. >> you did promise you were never going to do

. >> ricky gervais looked great. >> they could have shaved. just saying. >> ooh, wow!there's hair for you. >> man, what's going on there. >> george, stunning as ever. gets it right. >> i like george better next to elisabeta. >> oh! >> the new one makes him look this tall. >> stacy kiebler. >> "the new one." >> she has the name of elves. >> lisa and jonathan, we have to leave it there. thank you so much for your expertise. jonathan, you haven't been home. go home. he comes in a tux straight from the party. >>> still ahead, after the awards. an inside look at how the celebs let loose when we come back with this special edition of "today" live from hollywood. al goes party hopping. laces? really? slip-on's the way to go. more people do that, security would be like -- there's no charge for the bag. thanks. i know a quiet little place where we can get some work done. there's a three-prong plug. i have club passes. [ male announcer ] now there's a mileage card that offers special perks on united, like a free checked bag, united club passes, and priority boarding. thanks. ♪ o

. >> he has offended more than his fair share of hollywood heavyweights, now, ricky gervais is back asost >>> how would you like to get paid for airplaneser wo answeri off the clock. that's what's happening in brazil. workers are getting paid extra if they answer work e-mails out of the office. e-mails sent by companies to employees are considered orders given to workers. brazil is known for having one of the world's most restrictive labor laws that actually favors workers. >>> sunday is a big night for hollywood, the 69th annual golden globe awards right here on nbc4, honoring the best in film and television. >> the golden globes have become one of the liveliest affairs in hollywood, thanks in large part to the unpredictable host, ricky gervais. here's a preview. >> social network. >> reporter: the golden globes have a suspension of suspense as to what happens. >> it's dinner with -- audio difficulty -- >> reporter: may have peeked with host ricky gervais. >> seems like everything this year was three-dimensional, except the characters in the tourists. >> can say anything and that's wh

ricky gervais will not have a filter on the golden globes. matt lauer goes one-on-one with the host. >>> one star is pregnant and one just had a baby. >> joran van der sloot says something to get his >>> ricky gervais is gearing up to host the golden globes for a third time. matt lauer sat down with the funny fan to talk about the criticism he faced after last year's show. >> the thing with me, there's two people in my head. one is saying go ahead, say it. the other is saying don't. it might be funny. but you might be living in a car. this one usually wins. >> you promised you were never going to do it again. >> i did. no one believes me now. this will be the last time, i think. or last time for awhile. what tipped it is all the people saying i would never be invited back. >> exactly. tear me. >> exactly. people should know the reverse psychology works better. i don't like it when he does that. here is more. >> here are some of the comments. robert downey jr. called your jokes sinister. time magazine there's a fine line between playful and he

ricky gervais tends to make people crack up as well.except are a lot of people, particularly the stars, nervous about what he might say or are people excited about the third time? >> people are nervous, for sure. are you kidding me? i think everybody is wondering if they're going to find themselves in his cross hairs. because, let's remember, after last year's golden globes, the following day, that's all i was talking about. it was the big story. how he went after everybody and some say in too harsh a way. he went after the stars, he went after the golden globes, hollywood foreign press association, themselves, but they asked him back. and if you told me a year ago tomorrow that he would be asked back for the globes, i would have said not a chance. now he's been asked back, i say all bets are off. he was warming up last year. he's going to be tweeting this year. he said he would come back and host the show once again if nobody knew other than him what he was going to say before he actually said it. he's also going to be tweeting this ye

ricky gervais was back, almost as mean as he was the last time. >> great.he show much more entertaining. here talking about how the golden globes measures up against the oscars. it's very funny. listen. >> so the golden globes are to the oscars what kim kardashian is to kate middleton. basically. a bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker, and more easily bought. [ laughter ] >> i love that. >> name one of the foreign press members. name one. >>> plus, fran tarkenton will join us to talk about tim tebow and talk about whether or not god does care right now. "starting point" begins right now. >>> ok. we start with our new developments to get to. that cruise ship, now the rescue mission, has been suspended. this all happening in italy, because the cruise ship is slipping. italian prosecutors are ruling out technical error. that means they are pointing to human error, and the ceo is apologizing. the captain of the ship has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and abandoning ship. the ship hit rocks, and there is a 160-foot gash in the side. you can see

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ricky gervais was back again as host. pulling the punches, everybody was fair game.isten. >> the golden globes are to the oscars what kim kardashian is to kate middleton. what? a bit louder. a bit trashier. a bit drumpger. and more easily bought. >> ooh. >> i just have to mention, jane fonda looked amazing. >> she's stunning. >> gorgeous. she was on piers morgan and looked like she was 12. >> unbelievable. >> george clooney, best dramatic actor, meryl streep, we both saw this, best dramatic actress in "the iron lady." she was amazing. >> can you smell oscar. >> michelle williams, best actress in comedy. "modern family" best comedy series. "homeland" for best drama series. >> dvr, girl. >> you dvr and then when do you watch? >> that's the problem. on the weekends. >>> still to come, why wasn't the crew of the ship that crashed off the coast of italy prepared for that? we're trying to get you some answers, folks. so i'm donating them. not going back there again. good for you! how'd you do it? eating right, whole grain. whole grain? whole grain. [ female announcer ] peo

it's partly unpredictable because of those of ricky gervais. ird year as host and something they thought would not happen because he ruffled so many feathers last year. gervais says he isn't afraid. >> i can say anything. i think that's what makes it exciting for me and hopefully makes it entertaining for the people watching at home. i don't want to ruin these people's night. i'm friends with many of them and admire most of them. i think as a comedian, you've got to be able to say what you think. >> you can catch the golden globeses tomorrow night. the red carpet arrivals starting

i haven't kissed a girl in a few years. >> when ricky gervais came to me, margaret thatcher. >> there are angry religious people outside threatening as always, brimstone and petulence. and then we have ricky. >> reporter: some with his cut-throat comedy and dared to play along. >> they're extremely talented and probably very interesting. i'm not sure because i can't understand a [ bleep ] word they say. >> ricky -- [ speaking foreign language ] >> ricky, i don't understand him either. >> reporter: claire danes globe winner for "homeland" gave gervais a thumbs up. >> he wasn't try to come ridiculous or mean. i thought he did a really great job. >> maybe it's tough to get rick riled, but it's fun to hear hollywood saying, mama, here comes that man. guys. >> thank you, chris. >> they were having a good time. >>> also, we're going to have more from the golden globes from hollywood's awards to the hottest looks. all the details ahead. >>> the incredible rescue you will have to see to believe. a mother and children dangling off an overpass. the stunning moments and the people who saved them

a little tamer ricky gervais. the stars were ready for them. nterviewed them on the red carpet. i said here's your chance, here's a chance to rip ricky you'll see it tonight on entertainment tonight. they were ready to go at it. >> what was the biggest surprise, nancy? >> you know, i think one surprise was not there was octavious spencer. this was kind of the year of george clooney. i think everybody was looking to that category, the best actor, drama movie category. it was the category of a-lister, ryan gosling, brad pitt. george clooney. i said to george on the red carpet with me, i said this is really the battle of the best looking, isn't it? it was george who took it away. he was kind of his year. i think that's what everybody was looking at. that category. because he was not only nominated for best director, but best actor, won the best actor. i said what does it feel like going against ryan gosling. he said you directed. if i was going to have to compete, i wouldn't have directed him so well, right? credit for both. you got a one-on-one wi

ricky gervais. >> that's going to bring all the drama. xcited about seeing their favorite actors and actresses win. gervais will be the big draw. we don't know what he's doing to say. it's going to be fun. >> he's already started pre-partying. let's talk about some of the categories. >> not only are these movies amazing, every single guy in the category is hot. >> that's your opinion. >> you can't lose when talking about watching one of these guys give the acceptance speech. >> who has the edge? >> i think george clooney. >> people think he may have gotten it for another movie he did, but there were so many to choose from. he had an amazing 2011. >> here is another guy that had an amazing here and he's not generally talked about during award season, matt leblanc. you never any of joey getting an award. this show really lets that shine. >> speaking of shining, we had a crown jewel here for 60 years now. celebrated a huge birthday this morning. it was quite the show. >> they did it right. they did it in style. they had all the anchors back.

big wins for george clooney and meryl streep, as ricky gervais once again steals the show. >>> and good morning, everyone. as america honors dr. martin luther king jr., and you are looking at many that are gathered at the new king memorial on the national mall in washington to pay tribute to the civil rights leader and his dream of equality for all. and we're going to hear from some of them this morning. george is taking a much-deserved break. josh elliott is here. we often say on this day, you remember the man and the message. the message is a day on, a day of service, not a day off. >> it is to honor one of the great orders in american history. when you're out there maybe doing something today in dr. king's memory say something as well. >> good point. lots to get to. on the very latest on the crew ship disaster off the coast of italy. that desperate search for survivors has now been suspended due to bad weather. it's a search that includes one for an american couple still missing at this hour. the cruise line placing the blame squarely on that man, the captain of the ship right now. >

hammer who is live on the red carpet, will you stay out of ricki gervais cross hairs?e will get ya. >> reporter: i to a lot of people who are nerve about what he might say. that's why they are already drinking champagne on the red carpet. that's the thing here at the globes. it's lose. it's formal, yet casual. nominated for best supporting actress for one of the better movies to have come out of the last few years. i just saw it for the first time about two weeks ago. it's fresh on my mind. for you, we know you from "the secret life" on television. you're nominated because of a film you did with george clooney. were head spinning around and around? >> totally. i have never been to anything like this before. i'm just along for the ride. i'm so grateful to be here. i have no idea what to expect. i'm just going to sit back and enjoy it. >> reporter: have you noticed people are walking around with bottles in their hand? >> so true. >> reporter: only at the globes. has anybody tried to hand you one yet? let me wait until my award is done. >> yeah. exactly. i'm going to be s

. >>> ricky gervais says he will never host the golden globes again. you can really enjoy it in retrospect you realize you didn't die and it was quite an amazing thing to do. >>> it's always something with lindsay lohan. yesterday, she got her second thumb's up in a row from her judge who said she is on track to complete probation by the end of march. but her role playing elizabeth taylor may be over before it starts. the movie is shot in canada. unless she gets special permission may not be able to enter the country until she gets approved. >>> a nearby one teen's after school job earned him a nickname around high school. the mayor. jeremy recently provided over his very first city council meeting because he really is the air. the senior in high school has big goals for the town and he intends to accomplish them and promises homework won't get in the way. i'm lynn berry. this is "early today," your first stop of the day on your nbc station. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. it will feel a lot different this