The Opening of the Academy Awards in 1968

Bob Hope's opening monologue at the 40th Academy Awards®, held on April 10, 1968 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Introduced by Gregory Peck with orchestra conducted by Elmer Bernstein. Featuring red carpet arrivals of Natalie Wood, Paul Newman, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Sonny and Cher, Shirley Jones, Jack Cassidy, Rosalind Russell, Raquel Welch, Greer Garson, Barbara Rush and more.