Filled with glamour, suspense and surprising moments, the Oscars turn 85 this year
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By Tina Auten, Staff Writer
And the Oscar goes to…. brThese five words epitomize the drama and anticipation that takes placebrat the Academy Awards Ceremony, an event that has celebrated the achievementsbrof Hollywood’s elite in the motion picture industry for over eightbrdecades. Since the earliest days of thebrAcademy Awards, the public’s fascination and appetite for the ceremony has becomebra staple in pop culture. As the crème debrla crème of Hollywood preen on the fabled red carpet, fans tune in for thebrglamour, suspense, and the surprising and sometimes hilarious moments thatbrcomprise The Oscars.
So grabbryour popcorn and enjoy a look back at a few classic moments in Oscar history:
You like me! – In her acceptance speech forbrwinning Best Actress in 1985 for PlacesbrIn The Heart, Sally Field exuberantly exclaimed, “You like me, right now.brYou like me!” And with her 2013 nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in Lincoln, it's obvious fans and the Academy still like her.
Disney Meets Vegas – Cher’s 1986 gown by Bob Mackiebrremains one of the most identifiable and unforgettable gowns from the redbrcarpet. Looking like a combinationbrDisney villainess and showgirl, the spangled black dress and featheredbrheadpiece is widely considered the worst dress ever.
One Armed Push Up – After being in the business forbrmore than 40 years, first time Best Supporting Actor winner, Jack Palance,brdropped down and did one-armed push ups for the audience during his acceptancebrspeech. Oscar host and co-star of City Slickers Billy Crystal didn’t missbra beat and kept the audience laughing the rest of the night.
The Streaker – During the height the streakingbrcraze in the mid-70s, audience members gasped in surprise when a naked manbrdashed behind David Niven who was introducing presenter Elizabeth Taylor. Cool and quick-witted, Niven’s facetiousnessbrhad the last laugh.
So why don't you sit? – Funny, emotional, and genuinelybrthrilled to be honored, Best Actress winner Julia Roberts emphatically told thebrconductor to sit down because she wasn’t finished with her speech.
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