As we count down to the Academy Awards tonight, let’s take a look back at some nostalgia. Nostalgia is a way to savour some delicious moments, captured forever in still frame and video.
Cher is always one to watch at the Oscars. Her outfits have entertained with shock and awe and amusement for decades. You have to love that 1988 dress.
The 1988 Nominees For Best Actress As Presented By The Great Paul Newman, Best Actor in the Color Of Money In 1987
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raybaccaAaU
April 1, 1988 Press Room after her win for best actress in Moonstruck:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zVS1UM7jcI
The 1970 Nominees For Best Actor As Presented By The Ever Lovely Barbara Streisand, Best Actress in Funny Girl In 1969
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qQhODwivLU
Some people said that John Wayne did not deserve that Oscar for True Grit, but the legendary screen actor and rugged American patriot was every ounce a winner that night. It meant a lot to him as you can see from his acceptance speech.
Now, tonight, another long time actor from a famous acting family, Jeff Bridges, is nominated for the same role in a stirring remake of True Grit. All the best to Mr. Bridges.
Frank Sinatra Presents an Honorary Oscar To Cary Grant 1970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Zijgn-c9w
The ever suave Cary Grant and the indefatigable Frank Sinatra joke around before Cary expresses his thanks. Frank won the best Oscar for self supporting actor in From Here To Eternity in 1953.
The Streaker 1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IIl3zSYL8k
David Niven, the ever London Gentleman, maintained his cool when the Streaker, Robert Ope,ran across the stage. Mr. Niven won the Oscar for Best Actor in Separate Tables in 1959.
“ As British actor David Niven began to introduce presenter Elizabeth Taylor in 1974, Robert Opel, who ran a male-erotic-art studio, ran naked across the stage. “Probably the only laugh that man will ever get in his life is by stripping off and showing his shortcomings,” Mr. Niven quipped. Opel was murdered July 7, 1979, during a robbery of his studio.”
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/25/list-academy-awards-best-and-worst-moments/
Jack Palace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGxL5AFzzMY
In 1992 Jack won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in City Slickers. He was full of vim and vigor as this video above shows.
“One of the most important reasons for living is to do something – live outside of yourself and put together an idea, an idea that you want to explore and then complete… Awaken your creative sensitivities!” Jack Palace
History of the Academy Awards
http://history1900s.about.com/od/fadsfashion/a/1928awards.htm
The Academy Awards For Best Original Song 1934-2010
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Song
Memorable Oscar Dresses
http://fashion.about.com/od/celebawardsshows/ig/Memorable-Oscar-Dresses/
The Academy Awards Everything
http://www.filmsite.org/oscars.html
CNN Academy Awards Nominees 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fk2PlhuQk
2011 Oscar Fashion Lessons
http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/2011-oscar-fashion-lessons-11442.gallery?GT1=28168
Savour your memories of your favorite moments. Enjoy the show, but record the Amazing Race for later.
G. D. Williams © 2011
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