The 1989 Oscars (or: The Worst Oscars in history)

The 1989 Oscars are infamous for being the most embarrassing ceremony ever. The producer never worked again. The lead actress went back to her home town never to return. THERE WERE GIANT DANCING TABLES, PEOPLE. Whip these video clips out at a dinner party and you'll be the star of the evening.

Story starts at approx 17:01

We give you Just The Gist, but if want more, there's this:

The infamous Snow White/Rob Lowe opening number: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mronRVvdmw

The 'Stars Of Tomorrow' number: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAQ9Taunh7w

Interview with Eileen Bowman
(SNOW!): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscars-rob-lowes-snow-white-422225

Los Angeles Magazine longread about how it all came together (or didn't lol): https://www.lamag.com/longform/snow-job/

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