Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are awards based on artistic and technical merit in film. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements around the world, as assessed by the Academy's voting membership.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS, often pronounced ; also known as simply the Academy or the Motion Picture Academy) is a professional honorary organization in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., with the stated goal of advancing the arts and sciences of motion pictures. The Academy's corporate management and general policies are overseen by a board of governors, which includes representatives from each of the craft branches.
Norman JewisonNorman Frederick Jewison (July 21, 1926 – January 20, 2024) was a Canadian filmmaker. He is known for directing films which addressed topical social and political issues, often making controversial or complicated subjects accessible to mainstream audiences. Among numerous other accolades, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director three times in three separate decades, for In the Heat of the Night (1967), Fiddler on the Roof (1971) and Moonstruck (1987).
Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan1981 shooting in Washington, D.C., U.S.Entertainment and personalFilmographyBibliographySpeeches and debatesDeath and state funeralEponymsHonorsDepictionsmusicResidences birthplaceboyhood homeRancho del Cielo668 St. Cloud Road33rd Governor of CaliforniaGovernorship1969 People's Park protestElections1966197040th President of the United StatesPresidencytimelineTransitionInaugurationsfirstsecondPresidential libraryTenureAssassination attemptInvasion of GrenadaBombing of LibyaIran–Contra affairAIDS epidemicIntermediate-Range Nuclear Forces TreatyPollsScandalsReagan eraPoliciesCannabisDomesticEconomicForeignReagan Doctrineinternational tripsAppointmentsFederal judgesO'ConnorRehnquistScaliaBorkKennedySupreme Court candidatesPresidential campaigns1968 primariesconvention1976primariesconvention1980electionprimariesconventiondebatesStates' rights speechReagan coalition1984electionprimariesconventiondebatesOn March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan, the president of the United States, was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. outside of the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., as Reagan was returning to his limousine after a speaking engagement at the hotel.
Johnny CarsonJohn William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host, comedian, and writer. He was best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, the third installment of The Tonight Show, which aired on NBC from 1962 to 1992. Born in Corning, Iowa, Carson was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, graduating from Norfolk High School. During World War II, Carson served in the United States Navy. After the war, Carson graduated from the Universi…
Marty PasettaMartin Allen Pasetta (June 16, 1932 – May 21, 2015) was an American television producer and director, best known for his work on the telecasts for multiple awards shows, including the Oscars, the Grammys, and the AFI Life Achievement Awards. He also directed The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour along with the game shows Wheel of Fortune and Love Connection.
1980 in filmThe following is an overview of events in 1980 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films (U.S.)The top ten 1980 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Worldwide gross revenueThe following table lists known worldwide gross revenue figures for several high-grossing films that originally released in 1980.
Ronald ReaganRonald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he became an important figure in the American conservative movement. The period encompassing his presidency is known as the Reagan era. Born in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and was hired the next year as a sports broadcaster in Iowa.
Dorothy Chandler PavilionThe Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center, which is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States. The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
American Broadcasting CompanyThe American Broadcasting Company (ABC), legally American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., is an American commercial broadcastingtelevision network that serves as the flagship property of the Disney Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. The youngest of the "Big Three" American television networks, the network is sometimes referred to as the Alphabet Network, as its initialism also represents the first three letters of the English alphabet in order.
Eastern Time ZoneThe Eastern Time Zone (ET) is a time zone encompassing part or all of 23 states in the eastern United States, parts of central and eastern Canada, some Caribbean islands and the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico.Pacific Time ZoneThe Pacific Time Zone (PT) is a time zone encompassing the western United States and northwestern Mexico. Places in this zone observe standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC−08:00). During daylight saving time, a time offset of UTC−07:00 is used instead. In the United States, this time zone is generically called the Pacific Time Zone.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.