What years did Bob Hope host the Oscars?

What years did Bob Hope host the Oscars?

Bob Hope The comedian hosted (and co-hosted) the awards ceremony 19 times between 1940 and 1978, presenting for the final time on the Oscar’s 50th Anniversary.

Who co hosted the first live televised Oscars in 1953?

What musical won best picture Oscar in 1968?

Best Picture

• In the Heat of the Night. Walter Mirisch, Producer.
• Bonnie and Clyde. Warren Beatty, Producer.
• Doctor Dolittle. Arthur P. Jacobs, Producer.
• The Graduate. Lawrence Turman, Producer.
• Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Stanley Kramer, Producer.

Who was the first person to host the Oscars?

The brainchild of Louis B. Mayer, head of the powerful MGM film studio, the Academy was organized in May 1927 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the film industry. Its first president and the host of the May 1929 ceremony was the actor Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.

What year were the first Academy Awards?

May 16, 1929
1st Academy Awards/Dates

What year were the Oscars first televised?

1953
It was there, on March 19, 1953, that the Oscars presentation was first televised. The NBC TV and radio network carried the 25th Oscars ceremonies live from Hollywood, with Bob Hope as master of ceremonies, and from the NBC International Theatre in New York with Fredric March making the presentations.

Who won best actor and actress in 1967?

• Actor. Winner. Paul Scofield.
• Actor in a Supporting Role. Winner. Walter Matthau.
• Actress. Winner. Elizabeth Taylor.
• Actress in a Supporting Role. Winner. Sandy Dennis.
• Art Direction (Black-and-White) Winner.
• Art Direction (Color) Winner.
• Cinematography (Black-and-White) Winner.
• Cinematography (Color) Winner.

Did the sound of music win best picture?

What year did the Oscars start?

February 9, 2020, 5:00 PM PST
92nd Academy Awards/Dates