1974 Academy Awards - Search Videos

The 1974 Academy Awards streaker and David Niven's masterly adlib.

The 1974 Academy Awards streaker and David Niven's masterly adlib.

reddithomasecksyul

History of the Oscars, 1974 On the night of the 1974 Academy Awards, English teacher Robert Opel made Oscar history when he stripped naked and ran across the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion behind actor and Oscar cohost David Niven. “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen,” said the actor. #Oscars #TheAcademy | History of Cinema

History of the Oscars, 1974 On the night of the 1974 Academy Awards, English teacher Robert Opel made Oscar history when he stripped naked and ran across the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion behind actor and Oscar cohost David Niven. “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that was almost bound to happen,” said the actor. #Oscars #TheAcademy | History of Cinema

2.3K viewsApr 24, 2021

FacebookHistory of Cinema

The Sting Wins Best Picture: 1974 Oscars

The Sting Wins Best Picture: 1974 Oscars

277.4K viewsNov 24, 2009

The Exorcist Wins Sound: 1974 Oscars

The Exorcist Wins Sound: 1974 Oscars

63.3K viewsOct 26, 2012

Cries and Whispers Wins Cinematography: 1974 Oscars

Cries and Whispers Wins Cinematography: 1974 Oscars

18.1K viewsMar 30, 2015

"The Way We Were" Wins Original Song: 1974 Oscars

"The Way We Were" Wins Original Song: 1974 Oscars

324K viewsSep 12, 2013

The Sting Wins Original Screenplay: 1974 Oscars

The Sting Wins Original Screenplay: 1974 Oscars

13K viewsMar 30, 2015

Glenda Jackson Wins Best Actress: 1974 Oscars

297.7K viewsMay 12, 2010

Oscars Streaker 1974

44.2K viewsMar 2, 2014

YouTube@TheLAScene

At the 1974 Academy Awards, a streaker suddenly ran across the stage behind presenter David Niven, creating one of the most surprising moments in Oscars history. The incident shocked the audience and instantly became a pop-culture snapshot of the era’s unpredictable energy. Niven defused the disruption with a perfectly timed joke, noting the man’s attempt to “show his shortcomings,” which brought roaring laughter and restored the ceremony’s flow. The quip became legendary, turning an awkward int

49K views5 months ago

FacebookHistoryinmemes

The Sting Wins Film Editing: 1974 Oscars

10.3K viewsSep 30, 2015

The 1974 Academy Awards ceremony will always be remembered for its least expected performer -- the Oscar streaker. Host David Niven received a surprise while introducing Elizabeth Taylor when activist Robert Opel (who snuck into the Academy Awards ceremony posing as a journalist) streaked across the Oscars stage. Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 49 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy

481.3K viewsJan 18, 2023

FacebookThe Academy

John Houseman Wins Supporting Actor: 1974 Oscars

137.6K viewsMar 22, 2013

Presenting at the 1974 Academy Awards with Pam Greer and Burt Reynolds. Tonight is the 2024 Academy Awards. Good luck to all of tonight's nominees! | Victoria Principal

20K viewsMar 4, 2024

FacebookVictoria Principal

George Roy Hill Wins Best Directing: 1974 Oscars

37.9K viewsMar 30, 2015

"Day for Night" Wins Foreign Language Film: 1974 Oscars

67.2K viewsJan 23, 2013

Henri Langlois' Honorary Award: 1974 Oscars

9.2K viewsMar 3, 2016

Linda Blair In The Academy Awards (1974)

299.7K viewsJan 13, 2015

YouTubeLindaBlair Fan

The Sting Wins Costume Design: 1974 Oscars

45K viewsJun 29, 2012

The Opening of the Academy Awards: 1974 Oscars

861.5K viewsDec 18, 2013

Paul McCartney At The 46th Annual Academy Awards - 2 April 1974

1.9K viewsJan 29, 2024

YouTubeThe Beatles Videos (Solo)

Harvey Korman and Brenda Vaccaro Win Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress | Emmys Archive (1974)

384.5K viewsJan 5, 2016

YouTubeTelevision Academy

'The Godfather: Part II' received an offer it couldn’t refuse when it became the first sequel to win Best Picture at the 47th Academy Awards. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film was nominated for 11 Oscars and won 6: Actor In A Supporting Role (Robert De Niro), Art Direction, Directing (Francis Ford Coppola), Music (Original Dramatic Score), Best Picture and Writing (Screenplay Adapted from Other Material). Check back everyday for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 1

217.4K viewsJan 18, 2023

FacebookThe Academy

Alpha Critic Reviews on Instagram: "Perhaps one of the most infamous moments in Oscar history occurred in 1974, during the 46th Academy Awards telecast. Presenter David Niven was in the midst of introducing the nominees for Best Picture when activist Robert Opel appeared naked in the background and proceeded to streak across the stage, flashing the peace sign as he ran. The audience took the incident with surprising candor, applauding and hysterically laughing. David Niven, always an icon for hi

4.1K views4 months ago

Instagramalphacriticreviews

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW Wins Outstanding Music-Variety Series | Emmys Archive (1974)

39.8K viewsJan 2, 2016

YouTubeTelevision Academy

Rob Reiner and Cloris Leachman Win Best Supporting Actor and Actress (Comedy) | Emmys Archive (1974)

43.5K viewsFeb 11, 2016

YouTubeTelevision Academy

Documentary Winners: 1975 Oscars

28.6K viewsFeb 4, 2016

M*A*S*H Wins Outstanding Comedy | Emmys Archive (1974)

5.7K viewsJan 15, 2016

YouTubeTelevision Academy

The iconic Oscars red carpet didn’t always exist. The first Oscars red carpet was rolled out in 1961, but it wasn’t until 1964 that it started to show up on TV. That year, the show’s producers had the idea to start the show with some footage from the red carpet arrivals and in doing so launched a new tradition. Here’s a clip from the opening of the 1964 Oscars broadcast and the moment when the world got its first glimpse of our red carpet. | The Academy

89.3K viewsFeb 4, 2020

FacebookThe Academy

1974 Oscar Nominees

10.1K viewsOct 16, 2013

YouTubeGreg.720

See more