MOVIES - March 31, 1988

Academy Awards show director Marty Pasetta plans to circumvent an ongoing strike by screen and television writers by using stand-up comedians for the broadcast. Pasetta’s choices: Robin Williams, an Oscar nominee for best actor in “Good Morning, Vietnam,” Eddie Murphy and Billy Crystal. The director made his announcement at Tuesday’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annual Oscar nominees luncheon. Comedian Chevy Chase will also anchor a portion of the ceremony.