Hugh Jackman | Actor

Hugh Jackman's song-and-dance number at the opening of the <a href="http://timelines.latimes.com/academy-awards/#1235260800000-pHealth" target_"blank">81st Academy Awards</a> in 2009 drew barbs from TV critics. The Times' Mary McNamara said of the performance: "Somewhere in New York, a huge weight has been lifted from David Letterman's shoulders."

( Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times )

Hugh Jackman's song-and-dance number at the opening of the 81st Academy Awards in 2009 drew barbs from TV critics. The Times' Mary McNamara said of the performance: "Somewhere in New York, a huge weight has been lifted from David Letterman's shoulders."

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