The Oscar Race

The little idea of an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was born in January 1927, over dinner, at MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer’s Santa Monica beach house.  The Oscar statuette is now probably the most recognized trophy in the world.  The name Oscar is derived from the original Academy librarian who, upon seeing the trophy for the first time, remarked that it looked like her lovable uncle Oscar.  The name took root and became official in 1939.  And who doesn’t love Oscar?  Actually, a lot of people do not love Oscar.  Just ask the parade of nominees through the years who have received multiple nominations and no Oscar win. Read more →