Academy Awards
originally aired on ABC
Oscar statuette depicts a knight rendered in the Art Deco style. Academy Awards are considered by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the entertainment industry in the United States and worldwide. The major award categories are presented during a live televised Hollywood ceremony that is typically held in February or March. The 1st Academy Awards were held in 1929, the second ceremony in 1930 was the first one broadcast by radio.