Why did they keep showing the prop? To remind us that “Stupid is as stupid does,” especially when choosing a dress for the red carpet.… Read More »1995 Vintage: The “Gump” Box of Chocolates

Why did he do it at the Oscars? To show that “Late Night” and “Prime Time” are the same thing if you have enough cue… Read More »1995 Vintage: The Letterman “Top Ten” List

Why did Bela Lugosi finally get an Oscar? Because Martin Landau proved that playing a dead legend is the fastest way to become a living… Read More »1995 Archive: The Martin Landau Win

Why were the stars so nervous? Because in 1995, the “Seat Filler” might have been a hidden camera crew for a late-night sketch. Part of… Read More »1995 Archive: The “Candid Camera” Moment

Why did David Letterman introduce Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey? Because he thought the secret to a great Oscars was to prove that celebrities are… Read More »1995 Classic: The “Uma, Oprah” Opener

Why were the short film winners so brief? Because they knew that every second they spent talking was a second Dave wasn’t talking about “Uma… Read More »1995 Legacy: The “Quiet” Winners

Why did Forrest Gump win Best Picture? Because in 1995, Hollywood decided that “Life is like a box of chocolates,” but the Oscars are like… Read More »1995 Legacy: The Forrest Gump Sweep

Why was the ER star there? To prove that “Television Doctors” are the only people who can make a tuxedo look like life-saving equipment. Part… Read More »1995 Classic: The George Clooney Appearance