The 2010 Oscars: The Most Memorable Moments

From Ben Stiller's Na'vi tail to Kathryn Bigelow's historic win as Best Director, the 2010 Academy Awards charms its audience with plenty of surprising moments

Opening Musical Number

Neil Patrick Harris and dancers perform during the opening of the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010

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Neil Patrick Harris — who with all due respect to hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin should host every awards show — belts out the Broadway-style "No One Wants to Do It Alone." Harris's song at the Tony Awards, also written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was funnier, and even gayer, if possible. Then Baldwin and Martin descend from the flies in a festooned silver circle. As they alight, they hold hands, and Martin says, "There we go, darling." Ladies and gentlemen, La Cage aux Folles.

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