Episode 1
The 50th Annual Academy Awards
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Episode credits
Guest stars Henry Mancini, John Dykstra, Raquel Welch, Walter Mirisch, Paddy Chayefsky, Aretha Franklin, Goldie Hawn, Jack Valenti
TV series
The Oscars
1953TV-1476 seasons7.0 / 10
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An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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The Oscars premiered March 19, 1953. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
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Cast
Steve MartinSelf - Host
Nicolas CageSelf
Robin WilliamsSelf
Goldie HawnSelf - Presenter
Olivia de HavillandSelf
Sidney PoitierSelf
Kirk DouglasSelf
Gregory PeckSelfCredits
- Written by
- Hal Kanter, Marc Shaiman, David Steinberg, Jeff Cesario, Buz Kohan, Dave Boone, Ed Driscoll, Jon Macks, Carol Leifer, Robert Wuhl, Bruce Vilanch, Phil Alden Robinson, Dan Harmon, Billy Crystal, Amberia Allen, Agathe Panaretos, Devin Field, Conan O'Brien, John Hoffman, Colleen Werthmann, Matt O'Brien
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 76
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
NBCUnited States
HuluUnited States
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)United States
Themes
awards showmusic