58th Academy Awards
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| 58th Academy Awards | ||||
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| Date | Monday, March 24, 1986 | |||
| Site | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California | |||
| Host | Alan Alda Jane Fonda Robin Williams |
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| Producer | Stanley Donen | |||
| Director | Marty Pasetta | |||
| Highlights | ||||
| Best Picture | Out of Africa | |||
| TV in the United States | ||||
| Network | ABC | |||
| Duration | 3 hours, 2 minutes | |||
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The 58th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1985, were held on March 24, 1986 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. They were hosted by Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, Robin Williams. The ceremony was watched by 38.93 million viewers, tying the 78th Academy Awards as the third-lowest rated telecast since 1966.[1] The 80th Academy Awards still holds the distinction of the least watched ceremony of 31.76 million.
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[edit] Quotes
"I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, I gave it my best shot. I'm afraid we have to do the show."---Robin Williams' opening, after failing to "persuade" the Price Waterhouse representatives from revealing the winners.
"This means a lot to me since it comes from a role in which I was directed by my father. And I know it means a lot to him."---Angelica Houston accepting her Best Supporting Actress award.
"Our next presenter is one of the most glamorous people of this or any business...and you better believe it, wait'll you see what's gonna come out here."---Jane Fonda introducing Cher.
"As you can see I did receive my Academy booklet on how to dress like a serious actress."---Cher, noting her wild outfit.
"I loved seeing Don Ameche win. And he did it with break dancing. And all these years I tried to do it with great acting."---Bob Hope.
"I consider this woman the greatest actress in the English language!"---F. Murray Abraham announcing the Best Actress award to Geraldine Page.
"Let's see which one you like, you really, really like."---Sally Field presenting Best Actor while mocking her own speech from the previous year.
[edit] Results
[edit] Out of competition
- Honorary Academy Award – To Paul Newman, in recognition of his many and memorable compelling screen performances and for his personal integrity and dedication to his craft.
- Honorary Academy Award – To Alex North, in recognition of his brilliant artistry in the creation of memorable music for a host of distinguished motion pictures.
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award – Charles "Buddy" Rogers
[edit] References
- "The Official Academy Awards Database". awardsdatabase.oscars.org. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. http://awardsdatabase.oscars.org/ampas_awards/BasicSearchInput.jsp. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
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