Episode 1851 • • 1:24:50 - 1:28:07
1851: Mork & Mimi
Academy Voting Process and Jackie Cooper Screeners
Mimi Smith-Dvorak describes the internal voting process of the Academy, sharing anecdotes about helping sort through the screeners of the late actor Jackie Cooper. The discussion touches on how "pity awards" and popular votes have historically influenced winners, such as the 1969 Best Actress category. Current trends in the industry are criticized for prioritizing skin color and gender over artistic merit in the selection process.