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Many things make up a hit TV show -- writing, premise, acting, chemistry -- but sometimes a few simple words can play a part.

If 'Gone Girl' hadn't made it official already, Neil Patrick Harris remains every bit a star of the silver screen as on TV and stage. And so, the 2015 Oscars have followed suit in recruiting the acclaimed personality to host the Academy Awards on ABC this coming February.

It might be among the worst-kept secrets in TV about now, though while neither CBS nor 'How I Met Your Mother' series creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas have issued an official statement about the long-running comedy continuing on for a ninth and final season, series stars Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris were all-too-happy to speak about the additional year. Will 'How I Met Your Mother' sea

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Courteney Cox Age: 47 Occupation: Actress Known For: Being in the ‘Scream’ movie franchise and TV series such as ‘Friends,’ and bizarrely being married to the eccentric (and loose-lipped) David Arquette Neil Patrick Harris Age: 38 Occupation: Actor and Singer Known For: Starring in the TV series ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ numerous award