Weve found a few preliminary answers for you; fuller explanations may be coming later.
Why was there no footage of Whoopi Goldbergs four hosting gigs in the montage of memorable Oscar show moments?
Answers, as best as we can figure, after the jump.
Leaving out Renfro was an editorial decision made by the Academy, according to spokeswoman, Leslie Unger.
We just cant include everybody, Unger told theAssociated Press.
Still, why leave out a star of some major movies, likeThe ClientandApt Pupil?
Was it because he died of a drug overdose?
I cant speak to what other people are going to think, said Unger.
So, not much of an explanation there.
you’ve got the option to read a transcript of his remarkshereand listen to themhere…
There, does that make it clearer?
Nah, didnt think so.
Who knows, but Goldberg and her cohosts onThe Viewwere certainlymiffedabout the snub.
At least they included footage of her Best Supporting Actress win forGhost.
Irglovas reprieve was the result of a mistake by the orchestra, according to Oscar show producer Gil Cates.
She was accidentally played off.
No one wanted to play her off, Cates toldAP.
I asked her to come back.
I asked Jon [Stewart] to kindly bring her back.
It was a very emotional moment.
Still doesnt explain why other winners havent received similar consideration.
As for the baffling placement throughout the show of the awards presentations, theres been no official explanation.
Judging by thebackstage reportby EW.coms Adam Vary, the show was much more disorganized than usual this year.
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