They really did want Tina Fey to host it, and Baldwin might have been a second choice to be paired with Martin. Shankman explains, "It wasnt that she turned us down but her work schedule right in that time, shes writing the last of her shows, and we realized then that it wouldnt work. But they were so great on the show together (the Oscars last year) and hed done 30 Rock. Once again there were lots of discussions in there." And even though Shankman is best known for directing the musical Hairspray, he might not force Martin to play the banjo and Baldwin to tap dance. Full Article at Cinema Blend