Grammer to host DGA Honours

Kelsey Grammer remains attracted onto host the 64th annual Company company directors Guild of America Honours on Jan. 28 within the Hollywood & Highland ballroom. It's the first time in 24 years that Carl Reiner, now 89, is not scheduled to host the DGA Honours. Jon Cryer subbed couple of years ago just like a last-minute alternative for Reiner, who had taken ill from food poisoning, which broke a string of 21 consecutive hosting gigs. "We're thrilled to welcome Kelsey Grammer since the host in the DGA Honours," DGA leader Taylor Hackford mentioned. "Along with his acerbic wit, his mellifluous voice and also the extended connection with the entertainment industry, the evening purports to be much like irreverent, intimate and entertaining obviously.In . Grammer increased to become DGA member in 1996 and was nominated for just about any DGA Award for your comedy series category for your "Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz" episode of "Frasier." Furthermore to pointing nearly 40 cases of "Frasier," Grammer's pointing credits include "Everybody Hates Chris," "From Practice," "My Ex Existence," "Alligator Point" and "Hank." The DGA had asked for Reiner to be the host for your final time for your 2011 occasions incorporated within the kickoff due to its 75th anniversary celebration. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com