On March 19, 1953, the 25th Academy Awards ceremony was broadcast live for the first time, bridging the gap between Hollywood and viewers at home. This historic event took place at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood and was carried by NBC TV and radio network. Notably, Bob Hope served as the master of ceremonies, a role he would be renowned for in the years to come. The Oscars, which began in 1929, had previously…