The 48th Academy Awards were presented Monday, March 29, 1976, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The ceremonies were presided over by Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, George Segal, Goldie Hawn, and Gene Kelly. This year, ABC took over broadcast rights from NBC and has maintained the rights to this day.

George Cukor, Elizabeth Taylor, Halston, Hugh O'Brien celebrate the nation's bicentennial at the end of the Oscars

Give 'em Hell, Harry! 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' became the first film in 41 years to sweep the major categories of best picture, director, actor, actress and screenplay. Frank Pierson was not present at the awards ceremony. Presenter Gore Vidal accepted the award on his behalf. For sound effects. For visual effects.

1976 Academy Awards may refer to: 48th Academy Awards, the Academy Awards ceremony that took place in 1976; 49th Academy Awards, the 1977 ceremony honoring the best in film for 1976

1976 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights. The 48th Academy Awards, held on March 29, 1976, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, was a night of historic wins and cultural significance. Hosted by the legendary Walter Matthau, Goldie Hawn, George Segal, and Robert Shaw, the ceremony celebrated the best films of 1975

1976 Oscars 48th Academy Awards: Winners Announced: March 29, 1976; Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California; Hosts: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, George Segal, Goldie Hawn, Gene Kelly; Eligibility Year: 1975

Eighty-year-old George Burns won Best Supporting Actor (The Sunshine Boys) and became the oldest performer to win a competitive Academy Award. Louise Fletcher gave part of her acceptance speech in sign language, addressing her deaf parents watching at home in Birmingham, Alabama.

The 48th Annual Academy Awards took place on Monday, March 29th, 1976 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Back on ABC for the first time in six years, Hollywood’s biggest evening was hosted by Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, George Segal, Goldie Hawn and Gene Kelly.

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Performers with nominations for their roles in Network won three of the year's acting Oscars - Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway, and Beatrice Straight.