In what year was the very first Academy Awards ceremony held?
Answer1929
The first Oscars ceremony was a private dinner in 1929 that lasted only about 15 minutes.
Source: Wikipedia: Academy Awards en.wikipedia.org
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What was the Oscars telecast's recent low point for US viewership, in 2021?
Answerabout 10.4 million
The 2021 ceremony, held during the pandemic, drew the smallest Oscars audience on record.
Source: Wikipedia: Academy Awards (2021) en.wikipedia.org
About how many people watched the 2025 Academy Awards telecast?
Answerabout 19.7 million
Oscars viewership has recovered somewhat from its pandemic-era low.
Source: Wikipedia: Academy Awards (2025) en.wikipedia.org
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About how long did that first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 last?
Answerabout 15 minutes
Unlike today's multi-hour broadcasts, the first Oscars wrapped up in about 15 minutes.
Source: Wikipedia: Academy Awards en.wikipedia.org
The Oscars telecast hit its peak US viewership the year Titanic won Best Picture. About how many viewers tuned in?
Answerabout 57.2 million
The 1998 Oscars, dominated by Titanic, drew the largest audience in the show's history.
Source: Wikipedia: Academy Awards en.wikipedia.org
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