Chapter 1
The rise of New Hollywood
Chapter 2
Unforgettable ceremony chaos
Chapter 3
Legendary acting triumphs
Chapter 4
Global triumphs and underdog victories
YOUR GOAL
Master of Oscar winners of the 1970s
Ch 2 · Unforgettable ceremony chaos
schopenhauer 1974 Oscars Streaker
Naked on the stage, / Flashing a peace sign, / Stealing the whole show!
schopenhauer The Academy introduced broadcast delays in the 1970s to prevent unexpected television mishaps.
schopenhauer Charlie Chaplin received the longest standing ovation in Academy Awards history.
Fun Fact
Longest ovation: Charlie Chaplin received a 12-minute standing ovation in 1972, the longest in Oscar history.
Glossary
streaker (noun)
A person who runs naked through a public place, typically as a prank. In 1974, Robert Opel disrupted the 46th Academy Awards by running naked behind host David Niven.
A person who runs naked through a public place, typically as a prank. In 1974, Robert Opel disrupted the 46th Academy Awards by running naked behind host David Niven.
Quiz
Which former child star presented Tatum O'Neal with her Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1974?
Quiz
Why was Charlie Chaplin exiled from the United States before his 1972 Oscar return?
Quiz
What category of award did Charlie Chaplin receive during his emotional 1972 return?
Quiz
In what year did Charlie Chaplin return to America to receive his Honorary Academy Award?
Quiz
How long was the historic standing ovation Charlie Chaplin received at the 1972 Oscars?