Mike Nichols winning the Oscar® for Directing‬‬‬‬

Mike Nichols winning the Oscar® for Directing "The Graduate" at the 40th Academy Awards® in 1968. Presented by Leslie Caron and introduced by Bob Hope.

[@maynardsmoreland]

1:50 Anne Bancroft looks like a million bucks!

[@ledfiction9775]

absolutely stunning.more beautiful than Woman in red carpet todays

[@nocountry4oldfreeman]

Love the band's version of "Sound of Silence."

[@DTD110865]

But how did Simon & Garfunkel feel about it?

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

​@@DTD110865 You can hear what they had to say about it. Did you hear that sound? It's the sound of

[@MrBaddel77]

Leslie Caron Looks very hot here.

[@gabrielmillines5160]

MrBaddel77 But a very wooden presenter.

[@elizabeths4371]

Leslie Caron looks GORGEOUS and Very Classy!

[@1997residente]

The graduate only won one oscar? Only one? That's sad. At least it was given to the great Mike Nichols (Virginia woolf,Silkwood,working girl,closer,Charlie Wilson's war)

[@128pm8]

Angels In America Wit

[@EddieLensweiger]

It's a very competetive year, Bonnie and Clyde, Cool hand luke, damn, too many great films!

[@alabhaois]

It's a classic!! Deserved many more accolades than it received.

[@patr70]

Angels in America won the MOST Emmy Awards(tied with Roots) Ever of any made for television(HBO) mini-series which I personally think is the equavilant of an Academy Award. Angels in America id by far my favorite Mike Nichols work...it is SO GOOD... followed by Whos Afraid of Virginia Wolf.

[@countalucard4226]

1997residente Carnel Knowledge

[@shuchanghsiao6110]

Mr. Mike Nichols , R.I.P. I deeply appreciated all your great works : Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf , The Graduate , Silkwood , Working Girl , The Birdcage , Closer and Angels in America......

[@470George]

His work in The Graduate was magnificent, but his best will always be Woolf. But hey, at least he won.

[@patr70]

Mr Brightside I think Angel's in America was his best and most memorable work. Roots and Angel's in America won more Emmys then any other Minister Series in History. In my opinion it was Mike's "Titanic".

[@mike856ms]

patr70 Did Mike direct Roots??

[@patr70]

mike856ms Read it again.

[@דבירפרידמן-ר8ע]

What about working girl?

[@jennifersman7990]

Right, Graduate was great, but Virginia Woolf was the bigger challenge for a first time film director only associated with comedy at the time

[@mateuscarvalho3870]

One of the greatest movies I've ever seen in my life. So deserved.

[@470George]

Leslie Caron was really adorable as Lili and Gigi, but here a good ten-ish years later she's looking even finer

[@karenknn]

The line-up of nominated movies is amazing.

[@JohnC-er3rg]

Yes it was the turn away from old Hollywood

[@LannieLord]

@@JohnC-er3rg And now new-Old Hollywood is REALLY REALLY old.

[@paint9er]

just watched this for the first time last night. resonated as strong in 2015 as it did in 67! very well deserved award, I wish the movie would've won Best Picture!

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

@Diego Pisfil I wish I could block you. I'm tired of seeing your comments.

[@mcbrion1951]

Leslie Caron looks phenomenal! What elegance, and without the whole "whose-gown-stole-the-Oscars" superficiality so apparent in todays Oscars.

[@alabhaois]

Ann Bancroft looks stunning!!

[@johnsax1445]

Leslie’s Ensemble DID steal the show 👍

[@lepetitchat123]

Today's Oscars is just a cesspool. Corrupted by too much ego, money and politics

[@jennifersman7990]

Along some serious hair, too!

[@Fordham1969]

Completely off topic observation: When the orchestra started playing The Sounds of Silence after Nichols was announced the winner,it dawned on me for the first time that those opening 7 notes of the melody are identical to the first 7 notes to Sealed With A Kiss,in fact at first I thought that was the song they were playing.

[@jennifersman7990]

You’re right, it is a completely off topic observation

[@470George]

Leslie Carol is breathtaking.

[@christophepena2212]

Caron...

[@misterhot9163]

Leslie Caron was breathtaking here.

[@marx007100]

I was served with a heavy dose of sadness with I heard Mike Nichols had died quite suddenly. The true blue lovers of film will mourn his passing. What more can I say?

[@eecortese]

If I could gibe you another "thumbs up", I would. The movie biz and world at large a lesser place without him.

[@johnsax1445]

Mike was a Brilliant Director, so deserved (and also the year before for Woolf) and you gotta love the glamour of 1967, the Apex of the 60’s before things went bad.

[@weezy1114awesome]

This man will be miss yes indeed but there will never be any one like him

[@elizabeths4371]

I had no idea that The Graduate was up against such stiff competition that year- an INCREDIBLE lineup of Pictures, so a VERY Impressive Win for Mike Nichols

[@gabrielmillines5160]

He was quite handsome.

[@patr70]

Gabriel Millines Oh Hun.. I am sure he was a Total Stud. ✨

[@lynnturman8157]

thank you

[@JerseySurvivor]

Gotta wonder how the after party was (this was pre Governor's Ball in The Daisy days). Wonder if Warren and Julie ever crossed paths with Leslie and/or Natalie... It surely would have made for some great repartee.

[@RyT1994]

RIP Mike Nichols. You were one of my top favorite filmmakers. When I heard the news, I was in a complete state of shock. You will be greatly and dearly missed.

[@JackCoxx]

The only one who should have had a chance to beat him is Richard Brooks for In Cold Blood, which was amazing.

[@alabhaois]

It was-- and so-o-oo depressing (as it should be)

[@finnwittrock]

Miss you Mike.

[@SuperRod88]

I love Nichols work, on The Graduate or elsewhere but one must admit that he had an easy shot and votes with this one, his very 2nd film - not just because of great storytelling, excellent cast and all but here's facts as for the directors nominations: two films dealing with racism; two films dealing with real criminal pairs and then his movie: unconventional love story and the more of acceptable of the bunch in the New Hollywood terms - except Brooks and Kramer weren't exactly part of the group. Look ahead and see that no film after this one was awarded just Best Direction.

[@RenanCMaia]

I watched "In Cold Blood" today. Amazing work!

[@loveanimals6981]

Love Caron's French accent.

[@jennifersman7990]

Wow, what a competitive field that year!

[@petulia67]

Thought the same..Anne Bancroft looked great.

[@GreerLindsay]

good speech. perfectly thankful and succinct

[@DemEffectz]

Rest in Heaven, Mr. Nichols

[@jamesconway3698]

little known fact Bob Hope given name was Leslie Towne So it was two Leslies on stage

[@2legit64]

Wow, Leslie Caron is stunning! I've never see her have such big hair. She's now close to 80 and still quite beautiful. Holy cow! Mike Nichols never looked better. Heck, he's almost HOT!

[@roxannesantoro7503]

He was hotter than you realize (his sex life) not Diane Sawyer either....

[@jwelch5742]

The Graduate has great directing.

[@nestorvm13]

Best Oscar ever.

[@fitchmate2321]

NO. He deserved the Oscar for The Graduate completely.

[@spudwas]

I remember watching this broadcast. His win was actually a surprise. It came from left field. Jewison and Penn were the favorites.

[@andtheawardgoestome]

he should have won the previous year for 'who's afraid of virginia woolf' too

[@koln1996]

I just loved the ultra kitschy sets! But Arthur Penn ("Bonnie & Clyde") should have won!!! Mike's victory clearly was a consolation prize for the year before!!! Well, at least Stanley Kramer and Norman Jewison didn't win for their now heavily dated films!!!

[@jennifersman7990]

Kramer’s film is kinda dated, yes, but I look at Jewison’s film now as a solid mystery/detective story that just happened to have racial overtones

[@65g4]

Great director more known for his work on stage but the films of his were amazing. The Graduate, Whos Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?, Closer, Silkwood and Charlie Wilsons War are my favourites

[@gruweldaad]

Well now we know how Bob pronounces his own name. God I hate him so much.

[@gatewayski1]

Did not enjoy The Graduate or ...Virginia Woolf, but did enjoy Mike Nichols' later work particularly the films he made with Meryl Streep. I felt Norman Jewison or Arthur Penn could easily have deserved this Best Director Oscar.

[@DippyHippie]

She should get an Oscar for that hairdo!😂

[@rickram1961]

I noticed that as well but Ms. Caron looks absolutely in that gown and the fabulous hairstyle she has!

[@agathacollins8101]

RIP Mike your resting with God. Peace be with you. , My heart goes out to Diane, as many others I know your pain and wish I could tell you it gets better but somehow you just learn how to live with it. I think the peace comes to your heart knowing you have your personal angle watching over you and waiting until your together again. GOD Bless you ;-(

[@renegaderunner332]

Damn she hot, hot , hot!!!!

[@YoungFrankenstein]

God... Leslie Caron looks a lot like Kylie Minogue

[@x3Sora]

Anne Bancroft looked marvelous.

[@dflartist]

Gigi !!!!! love her !!

[@mrxxbrian]

I told a friend that the The Graduate was one of those movies I could watch over and over. He laughed at teased me saying how I could like that kind of movie. Its okay, We're not friends anymore.

[@alabhaois]

A brilliant director!!!!!!!

[@Harkness78]

Super classy, and that was an amazing slate of films to go against, but if you had asked me which had the strongest directorial vision despite it's flaws, The Graduate would be the winner. Well played Mr. Nichols.

[@jordanalford2825]

Rest In Peace to a true artist and visionary. You may be gone but your art and films will live on forever

[@animolins5921]

What a moment.. also Anne's look omg!! She is an angel, i miss and love her so much!

[@maggiecburns]

The one day I Google Leslie Caron, she shows up in this video on my subscriptions. The world is too freaky.

[@call2872]

It really could have went either way. So many great films nominated that year. Not just great, but they are the films that we still watch and discuss about it today. The Graduate and Bonnie & Clyde are definitely timeless classics.

[@gregwatson8219]

Great competition!

[@kalmia01]

In the heat of the night too-more than just a classic, a milestone, as also Guess who's coming to dinner was, although that film is more conventional in structure - but both are made so relevant and iincisive and touching mainly thanks to the great Sidney Poitier❤

[@jaymorgenthal9479]

Five fantastic films in one year. That’s something we will never see again. The directors, actors , screenwriters are all shit today compared to 50 years ago.

[@wdh47211]

so many great directors

[@jordanalford2825]

FierceONeill you judge it off everything in the movies the camera shots the acting ad the editing as well as the score the director is the person who makes the visual aspect of the movie wonderful he is the vision itself

[@RobertoLorenzPianist]

How sweetly nervous was Leslie Caron here!

[@65wiseman]

Get rid of cornball hambone Bob Hope and we're all set.

[@edcampion3998]

the graduate is my second favourite film of all time so i agree obviously with the academy

[@jennifersman7990]

And your first is....?

[@edcampion3998]

@@jennifersman7990 THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

[@SomethingSomethingg]

I'm confused....how does one judge great directing? Is it the way the actors move or interact with each other or is it something more?

[@huykute06]

wow i love the stage, so classy

[@cfwintner1]

When was the last time five great movies like these were released in the same year,

[@LannieLord]

SEE Leslie's movie "Who Killed Teddy Bear" (1965) ...a real weird one. All filmed on location in NYC.

[@FreshRose-z3s]

A time when people would "lose" with grace and dignity. Instead of ranting on social media the next day.

[@alexandreestanislau1629]

Norman Jewinson or Penn deserved this award

[@jefflondon80]

For me, it should be a tie between Nichols and Brooks.

[@fitchmate2321]

I can't see how Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf has aged better....

[@spokeshole]

This back when there were great movie stars.......no more.

[@garrison968]

His career really fell off after Carnal Knowledge I think. But he did do Wit, which I thought was pretty good. He will forever be known for those first four films of his. This particular award was for me a toss up between him and Penn. But at least the Academy actually gave it to someone who deserved it for a change.

[@jennifersman7990]

OK, Nichols went through a rough patch in the 70’s after Carnal, but he certainly rebounded with Silkwood and Charlie Wilson’s War, those were great films

[@jwelch5742]

Because the Academy voters has different opinions.

[@TheTerryE]

What animal is that that has landed on her head?

[@rivaridge7211]

Aw, Mike Nichols was simply brilliant! On another note, Leslie Caron was so pretty and cute here. I recently re-watched "Daddy Long Legs," with the great Fred Astaire - along with a very young Leslie Caron. Leslie's hair was very short in 1954 when the film was made (the style then) so it took me a few seconds to recognize her here. ("Daddy Long Legs" was "released" in 1955). During this time, Mr. Astaire had recently lost his beloved wife Phyllis (to cancer) and decided to keep himself busy while he worked through his grief. For those who might be interested, there is a great dance number between Astaire and Caron from this film (out here on KZbin) called "Sluefoot." Fred Astaire (in his later years) mentioned (to interviewers) this particular dance number more than once, so he clearly thought it was special. (It was!) At this writing our Leslie is 91, and by all accounts still going strong. Cheers to all!

[@harrenhal206]

Mike Nichols is the oldest living winner of this category.

[@sunxxl01]

yeah, only 36 when he won

[@HomeAtLast501]

This guy must have had issues if he ended up with someone like Diane Sawyer.

[@jwelch5742]

The Academy voters has different opinions.

[@rajendrabiswas]

We’re is such elegance today ... I can only think of few like Angelina Jolie .. but Hollywood was very special in classic days

[@johnsax1445]

Leslie Caron is GORGEOUS

[@Daviysoh]

wow,very tough competition in this category.

[@MrBaddel77]

wow leslie caron looks hot!

[@paulvoorhies8821]

ITHOTN won best pic, yes?

[@jlg395]

She's such a great actress that most people under 50 have never heard of her.

[@andrewharkin9774]

It wasn't until 54 years later that a movie's solo Oscar win was for Best Director.

[@nocountry4oldfreeman]

I think a combination of both.

[@Wired4Life2]

And yet... it's still "THE GRADUATE" :)

[@garydeblasio8810]

I would have put Nichols 5th on this list.

[@fritzler87]

Wait, Mike Nichols was young?

[@Santy960529]

HE WAS SOOOO YOUNG! GREAT PICTURE

[@MilesBellas]

All classic films nominated.......now all the films are forgettable? What happened to quality? Accountancy oppressed creativity?

[@MaddenManification]

those cornball jokes that Bob Hope had to deliver every time really are unbearable.

[@dthorne4602]

That was his repertoire...a dreadful stand-up comedian...dreadful.

[@nocountry4oldfreeman]

Wow. Totally agree.

[@bradredford4846]

Angelina to play Caron?

[@truthhurtschannel1359]

RIP, Mike.

[@alwaysnew189]

Diva

[@wesleytaylorviadomus]

I agree.

[@anaclet]

Is it the dress or does she really walk funny?

[@ziggersz4899]

I think it was the dress. She's quite graceful and elegant.

[@65wiseman]

An Oscar was well deserved for Mike Nichols. A win by Stanley Kramer would have been abysmal.

[@christophergerety3318]

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is a terrific movie.