The First Oscar Ceremony Lasted 15 Minutes. What Happened?

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The First Oscar Ceremony Lasted 15 Minutes. What Happened? by Jason Bailey

There were no cameras or radio mics and just one speech. Even when it moved to TV, the show could be under two hours. When expectations set in, so did bloat.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:34am on January 27, 2021 ☆ ⚑

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