VHS : Oscar's Greatest Moments - 1971 to 1991
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starring: Karl Malden, Diane Keaton, Irene Cara, Prince, Ellen Burstyndirected by: Jeff Margolis
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302288971
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302288975
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Release Date: December 07, 1992
Running Time: 110 minutes
Sales Rank: 14317
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
To answer the first and most important question: no, this compilation of Oscar broadcasts from the 1970s through the '90s does not feature the infamous duet of 'Proud Mary' between Rob Lowe and Snow White. This being an officially sanctioned documentary look from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, anything extremely embarrassing has been conveniently excised. Minor and cute gaffes, sure; political statements, no problem (thanks, Vanessa Redgrave); famous no-shows, upfront and center (George C. Scott and Marlon Brando); fashion statements, let's take a long look (Cher, step right up!). But, if you're a fan of the Oscar show, you might wonder: where's the camp? The cheesiness? The fun? Granted, a look at production numbers goes from the sublime (Isaac Hayes doing the 'Theme from Shaft,' Aretha Franklin belting 'Nobody Does It Better') to the ridiculous (Debby Boone and a host of deaf children performing 'You Light Up My Life,' Sheena Easton in an excruciating production of 'For Your Eyes Only'), but this is a pretty serious look at Hollywood's most famous awards ceremony. Highlights include Bette Midler's trashing of the Best Song nominees of 1980, Billy Crystal's early (and funny) opening monologues, a fashion montage featuring Oscar poster girls Anjelica Huston and Jane Fonda (check out Fonda's innumerable hair transformations), and Louise Fletcher's touching acceptance speech for Best Actress in 1975. However, like the awards show itself, this documentary runs a little long on self-congratulation and a little short on humor. Someday someone will put together Oscar's Campiest Moments, but for now you'll have to make do with this official, straight-faced look at the awards. --Mark Englehart
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - And the Oscar Goes To...
The video compiled some of the most memorable and infamous moments of the most popular award show in the world from 1971 up to 1991. I don't know the significance of the year span that they chose to include in this video, but it would've been interesting to see the earlier clips of the show.
I like the Goldie Hawn-Kurt Russell clip when they presented an award in 1988. They poke fun at themselves as they acknowledge the fact that their relationship ranges from lovers, colleagues, and ... Read More
Rating:  - Oscar's Greatest Moments-1971 to 1991
This video is a well put together montage of memorable moments from twenty years of Oscar telecasts. The video was produced by the Academy and hosted by then Academy president Karl Malden, who introduces each section of the video. The compilation of outtakes include musical productions, Best actor and actress presentations, embarrasing moments (recepients political statements, snubbing of the Oscar's, etc.), segments of acceptance speeches and outtakes by presenters and hosts.
Included on ... Read More
Rating:  - LONG OVERDUE!!!
WOW. This compilation is great, you might miss the cheesiness indeed, but overall you get most of the great stuff from that period. Including the whole performance of Madonna's "Sooner or Later", I just wish they'd do the first years of the show!!!!
I got a headache after watching this becaus it was way too much for one evening!. GET IT NOW!!!
Rating: - That's the one!
This is a great video! I love how it opens up with Liza singing the oscar theme and shows the stars walking down the red carpet. It is divided up in to many sections such as funny moments, mess ups, musical numbers etc. and has great moments in between. My favorite parts are where they show all of the best actor, actress and picture winners over the two decades. When they show the montage of best picture winners they have this wonderful soundtrack that changes a little to fit every movie. It is so neat! ... Read More
Rating: - OSCAR'S GREATEST MOMENTS
From Liza Minnelli's show-stopping production number, "Oscar", to Charlie Chaplin's emotional thank you for his 1971 Honorary Oscar, "Oscar's Greatest Moments" is indeed a compilation of some of 1970-1990's Oscar shows' greatest moments. The show, affectionately and candidly hosted by former Academy president Karl Malden, looks at everything: Best Pictures, Best Actors, Best Actresses...and we get to have some fun, too. We see some of Oscar's infamous fashion statements, from the memorable (hi, Cher) to ... Read More
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