Farrah Fawcett Left Out Of In Memoriam Oscar Montage
Posted on Mar 07, 2010 @ 09:19PM
While fallen actors Patrick Swayze and Brittany Murphy (and performer Michael Jackson) were honored at the 82nd Academy Awards on Sunday, one name left off the list quickly caused waves: Farrah Fawcett.
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Fawcett, who died at 62 from cancer last June, was not part of the "In Memoriam" montage that played while James Taylor performed an acoustic version of My Life. Bea Arthur, who died in April at the age of 86, was also left off.
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The segment is traditionally dedicated to film stars. While Fawcett was in Dr. T and the Women and The Apostle, she was primarily known for her role in the iconic television series Charlie's Angels. RadarOnline.com caught up with Academy Awards rep Leslie Unger after the show who said, "It is highly unlikely that we forgot about Farrah Fawcett but we unfortunately don't include everyone each year." She added: "There are many angles that are looked at as to who to include and unfortunately we don't include everyone."
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Bruce Davis, the executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said days before the show that producing the segment is the toughest to do and his committee always has to make some tough cuts.
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“It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year,” he said. “Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment.” His office keeps a running list of those who have passed away since last year's segments which he and a small committee whittle down from more than 100 names to about 30. "You are dropping people who the public knows. It’s just not comfortable.”
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Feb 11, 2012 @ 09:03
The SAGS did a much better job of remembering. I don't think the Oscars included half of the people on this montage. ****://****.youtube.com/watch?v=5zPm0LDXHWM&feature=PlayList&p=3A07CE9AC1F2D059&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=41
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 3:17pm
I sign this with names that I have not asked permission to use, but I will only use first names. This is for Greg, Mike, Craig, Kiko, and me, Bobby Steele, may Farrah smile down on the Academy with her her sense of humor and move on!
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:16pm
I guess if she would have made 1 full length album she would have been mentioned. She did sing back up on a French record many years ago. I don't think it won a grammy. All I can say is that I will never watch another Academy Award show.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:14pm
In between all of this Farrah continued to work on television giving new meaning to the Mini-Series and Movie of the week. Her work on Tv earned her 4 Emmy nominations, and a total of 5 Golden Globe Nominations.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:11pm
"Eating the best Cavier." 1998: The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars. 2000: The Flunky and Dr. T and The women. 2004: The Cookout.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:07pm
Robert Duvall, one of the most critically acclaimed actors of our time write Farrah a part in "The Apostle" gave her the choice of which female role she wanted, and is quoted as saying "Watching Farrah Fawcett act is like.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:04pm
1989: See You In The Morning, with WINNER Jeff Bridges AGAIN! 1995: Man of the House. 1997: The Lovemaster and The Apostle, where she was nominated for an Independent Spirit award for Best Supporting Actress.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 2:02pm
1979: An Almost Perfect Affair and Sunburn. 1980: Saturn 3 with Kirk Douglas. 1981: The Cannonball Run. 1986: Extremities (Nominated for Best Actress, Golden Globes. She should have been nominated for an Oscar too.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 1:59pm
Well, I am going to list a few things for the Fricken Academy to think about!: 1969: Love is a Funny Thing, 1970: Myra Breckinridge, 1976: Logan's Run, 1978: Somebody Killed Her Husband with WINNER Jeff Bridges.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 1:54pm
ITS A SHAME THAT THE ACADEMY AND OTHER AWARDS PROGRAMS ARE CRUEL ENOUGH TO NOT INCLUDE ALL THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY FOR THAT YEAR. THAT IS DISRESPECTING THE DECEASED AND NOT CARING FOR MENTIONING THEM.
Posted Mon, 03/08/2010 - 1:47pm