NPR's Scott Simon talks with comedian Bruce Vilanch about his new book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time," which details some of the worst television of the twentieth century and his role in it.

The Academy Awards are Sunday night. I'd like to thank my director, my agent, my - oh, wait. You know who we need? Bruce Vilanch. He's co-authored 25 Oscar shows and Tony Grammy and Emmy ceremonies, ...