In light of the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco, Ken recalls the numerous times he attended award ceremonies and the amusing things that happened on the way to his many losses and occasional wins.
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The same thing happened to Peter Falk. He recounts in his memoir that he was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for MURDER, INCORPORATED and he is in his seat anxiously waiting as they announce the winner. The presenter says, "And the winner is Peter..." -he starts to get up - "...Ustinov for SPARTAGUS!"
ReplyDeleteSPARTAGUS was the name of a proposed LEAVE IT TO BEAVER spin-off, featuring Burt Mustin as a medieval fireman.
ReplyDeleteThe most famous incident involved Frank Capra. And Frank Lloyd.
ReplyDeleteBut my question listening was, why didn't you just buy a tux?
I recall, the last time I saw the Oscars, models dressed as 1920s cigarette girls handing out things in popcorn bags to the audience members as ABC was going to break. I've wondered if those bags included candy bars or other snacks. Those ceremonies are endurance tests, and unless there's a refreshment bar in the lobby of the theater, a lot of those nominees and attendees would suffer from stomach growls.
ReplyDeleteAnna Kendrick said on Graham Norton's show that she brought along trail mix in her purse the time she was nominated ... and then had to explain what trail mix was, as Norton's British studio audience had never heard of it before.
We need more award shows. Just say'n...
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