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Topic Author: Melissa Brunner
Posted: 2:35 PM Mar 10, 2010
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by Melissa Brunner

 

 

I love watching the "In Memoriam" pieces at the end of each year and during awards shows. Okay, that does sound a bit morbid, but, for me, it's a chance to remember all those greats who graced us with their talents.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is feeling the heat for Sunday's installment. It left out Farrah Fawcett. Also not mentioned were Gene Barry, Ricardo Montalban, Bea Arthur and Ed McMahon.

The Farrah ommission is drawing the most criticism. The Academy has apologized, but also defends its actions, saying they felt she was more known for television and her tribute was best left to the Emmys.

Perhaps. But Michael Jackson was included in the montage. It could be said he was best known for music and his tribute was best left to the Grammys.

In addition, Farrah supporters point out she was a 40+ year member of the Academy and appeared in more than a dozen films. If you think she was snubbed, imagine the Ricardo Montalban fans. He appeared in more than three dozen films (a screen star long before Fantasy Island) and was considered a groundbreaker for Hispanic actors.

I know you can't make everyone happy and someone is bound to be overlooked, but what do you think? Was this a major flub by Oscar, or much ado about nothing?



 
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  • by Michael Location: Topeka on Mar 16, 2010 at 09:45 PM
    Farrah was a major flub, and Ricardo was even a bigger flub. He was a major star of many many films and TV as well. Its a real slap in the face for both of these stars. The others, Bea, Ed, and Gene have film credits but are much better known for TV and Michael Jackson has no business being in the mix at all. Other than the Wiz, I'm not sure what film credits he has.
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  • by Sherry Location: Nebraska on Mar 11, 2010 at 03:53 PM
    I couldn't believe they forgot her. Especially when they had Michael Jackson. I think it was a big snub.
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  • by jb Location: topeka on Mar 11, 2010 at 02:08 PM
    I think if they are a member of the Academy, they should be included. On the Grammy's they include everyone that had any little thing to do with music. Surely the Oscars could trim some time somewhere else in the program in order to make sure everyone is included in the Memoriam segment.

    RESPONSE: Since the show does tend to go insanely long anyway, right?

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  • by susan Location: Topeka on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:37 PM
    An actor is an actor. Who cares if it was in TV or the movies. They all should be remembered. Most of us don't know the producers, writers etc but we all know the actors. I thought this was a major flub!
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  • by Mary Ann Location: Topeka on Mar 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM
    They should have included all three especially Farrah. Don't understand or agree with their reasons for excluding them.
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  • by Harold Location: Emporia on Mar 11, 2010 at 08:43 AM
    Thought the tribute seemed a bit lacking in actors this year. The list seemed to be made up more of directors, producers, writers, etc. Guess if you leave off some of the actors who died you are bound to end up with a shorter list.
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  • by Jan Location: Manhattan/Quilter on Mar 11, 2010 at 08:18 AM
    Farrah was best known for her TV than her movies. So I don't know that the Academy was wrong just a little mis guided. If they did Michael Jackson then they should have done Farrah.
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  • by Pilar Location: Miami, Fl on Mar 10, 2010 at 05:08 PM
    Ricardo Montalban died on January 2009 and was included in the "In Memorian Tribute" in the Oscar's Ceremony 2009...

    RESPONSE: Did a search and you are correct - a list of those included in the video that aired during the 2/22/09 ceremony did include Ricardo Montalban. Thanks for the catch.

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  • by Denise Location: Topeka, KS on Mar 10, 2010 at 02:55 PM
    Wow! I noticed they left Farrah and Bea off, but the others! Someone didn't do a very good job of editing, did they?
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