A Legendary Night At The Oscars
On March 30, 1987, Hollywood gathered at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the 59th Academy Awards.
The ceremony honored movies released during 1986 and featured some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Among the presenters that night was comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who was given the job of presenting the Academy Award for Best Makeup.
The official Academy records confirm that Rodney presented the Makeup Oscar, which was won by Chris Walas and Stephan Dupuis for The Fly.
Rodney Dangerfield Enters The Spotlight
For most presenters, an Oscar category would simply mean walking onto the stage, reading the nominees, opening the envelope, and announcing the winner.
Rodney Dangerfield was never quite that kind of presenter.
When Rodney stepped onto the Oscars stage, audiences already knew they were going to get something different.
His unique delivery and familiar comedy persona made even a formal Hollywood presentation feel like one of his stand-up routines.
Classic Rodney In A Hollywood Setting
What makes this clip so entertaining is the contrast between Rodney’s comedy style and the seriousness of the Academy Awards.
The Oscars are traditionally...
