Originally, the Academy Awards was just a way to recognize actors, directors and other industry types for their good work. It wasn’t televised, no TV at the time. I don’t know if it was broadcast on that new-fangled radio thingy.................
new-fangled radio thingy
Indeed radio up to the 60’s had better entertainment then TV better writers paid off.
TV is like keeping the bon fire lit keep tossing trash on it.