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The Academy Awards — 68th Oscars

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Whoopi Goldberg is in crackling comedic form during a suspenseful 68th Oscars, with proceedings given an extra boost by producer Quincy Jones' energetic set-pieces.

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Lynn Elber Associated Press 11/12/2019
After last year's disappointing turn by Letterman, Goldberg redeemed the host's role with a confident performance that cast a charming, breezy spell over a long evening. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 11/12/2019
On one of those rare years when there was some true suspense to go with the line "And the Oscar goes to ...," Monday's telecast proved to be a classy and, yes, long and puffy affair, with more memorable moments than in recent years. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 11/12/2019
The Oscar show seems a cross between anachronism and self-parody now and this year's edition was neither terrible nor wonderful. It was just there, big and loud and from here to eternity. Go to Full Review Barbara Shulgasser San Francisco Examiner 11/12/2019
The Quincy Jones-produced broadcast, which ran about 3 1/4 hours, was remarkable for its lack of gaffes and embarrassing moments... Oddly, the touching moments this year were truly touching, and not just for Hollywood. Go to Full Review Irish Times Staff Irish Times 11/12/2019
Goldberg is no Billy Crystal, but she was a considerable improvement on last year's presenter, David Letterman... For a while, it looked like Quincy Jones has genuinely revamped the ceremony, making it snappier and pacier. Go to Full Review Rod Dreher South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11/12/2019
Whoopi Goldberg returned to host the Oscars after last year's dismal experiment with smirky David Letterman. Her warm, unpretentious humor kept the self-important ceremony from being too stuffy, and she kept us laughing all night. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Whoopi Goldberg

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Episode 1 Aired Mar 25, 1996 68th Oscars Details

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Season Info

Network
ABC
Genre
Special Interest
Release Date
Mar 25, 1996