Mickey Rooney Receives an Honorary Award: 1983 Oscars

[@aehrab78]

I love that he never forgot to mention Judy. That made me emotional. Judy deserved recognition like this for her body of work in entertainment.

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

she sure did, she gae her life to that shit.

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

JUDY WOULD HAVE DESERVED IT MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE.

[@richardthelionheart5594]

Judy was absolute royalty. So happy he gave her a S/O.

[@michaelj.r457]

"When I was 40, nobody wanted me. I couldn't get a job." That line has always stayed with me.

[@GroundhogDayisAWESOME]

Wut?? No quote from "Groundhog Day"???

[@pauldrennan6182]

And I said "How could this happen-I was the biggest star-in the world"

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

When I was 32 and living in London UK, the boss of the company for which I was working together with the lawyer of the company did a runner with a huge amount of money. I lost everything. Then, I decided not to work for anybody else, ever again. I moved to a different country, started very small and within 10 years I had a little empire of my own. I worked 14 hours a day. It was damned hard but I've never looked back. Life will knock us down but we can choose whether or not to stand back up. There's always a way.

[@deepthiramesh7940]

mohammad davoudian Your story is very inspiring. I hope you are doing well now. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@bwelb7567]

mohammad davoudian thank you for this. Inspirational!

[@jesuisravi]

Rooney deserved much more than an "honorary " award" . He was a truly great actor.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Yes, and not just an actor. A song and dance man, a musician, brilliant ... he was quite something.

[@998777able]

R.I.P Mickey. You can put your arm around Judy now.

[@matthewkim8158]

omg that made me tear

[@babyj.7793]

😭😭

[@scottmiller6495]

This has got to be one of the greatest acceptance speeches ever. Mickey Rooney has to be remembered for being one of the greatest talents ever in the history of entertainment never to be forgotten EVER!!!!!

[@jazzdub4958]

I agree

[@Caddyjay]

No script, and the Mick delivered one fabulous speech!

[@trumanupchurch364]

Caddyjay bbb

[@tigermaximus8003]

yeaa he did.;) awsome!;)

[@earth7451]

Absolutely

[@scottmiller6495]

Total Respect all the way around. Everyone was dressed up and had Class and Dignity to honor a man who was absolutely wonderful in everything he did! Superb human being to be remembered for all Time!!!!!

[@finddeniro]

Speech .Talk your. Subjects and Talk from your Heart .Feel the Audience..

[@tuxguys]

Reputedly, every actor who'd ever worked with him said that Rooney was the best actor with whom they'd ever worked. If this acceptance speech was extemporaneous, then it is elegant and brilliant. (Having Bob Hope, an Oscar Eminence Grise himself, present to Rooney was inspired.)

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

Mickey Rooney has outlived all of his peers at his home studio MGM And now "The Mick" is gone. Surely there is a special place in Heaven for these great stars who gave us all so many years of movie Heaven.

[@invictus3598]

Micky Rooney was the master of entertainment - he was most multi-talented actor in his industry and this was the most deserved Oscar Award in the history of entertainment. God bless you Mickey and thank you!

[@skyeslaton3435]

There will never be another mickey rooney

[@williamgable7554]

Rooney & Garland...two of Hollywood's best. The talent was always there, seldom recognized.

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

they were too good for these people

[@jeffneis553]

I met Mickey Rooney and he was a class act. Very regular and humble to all that talked to him that day.

[@2011littlejohn1]

A small guy with an enormous talent. It was sad to see a lot of now other departed faces such as Jack Lemon, Paul Newman and James Mason all of whom I valued very highly.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

Yes, but we have the memories of the greatest actors of 'our' time.

[@richardbullis6263]

Lemmon

[@coolmovieman1]

Mickey Rooney Wonderful speech very heartfelt great actor! Truly deserving of it Bob Hope wonderful presenter too! miss these great actors and actress of the early years of Hollywood

[@Cweisman35]

RIP three legends: Richard Pryor, Bob Hope, and Mickey Rooney.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Don't forget George C Scott !!!

[@Cweisman35]

@@luishumbertovega3900 Right, he was in attendance at the Oscars for the first time and I'm pretty sure the only time in his life.

[@briansky10]

Mickey Rooney was so lucky. He just went on and on and on working. Maybe his career stalled for a time, but he managed to continue anyway. And his great energy . . . boy did that last. R.I.P. Mickey!

[@JLNeis]

I met him in person in Arlington Heights in 1975 and he was just as sweet a guy as you would think. Absolutely terrific person and actor.

[@ll4680]

Bob hope was 83 here and was very sharp. No wonder he lived to be 100!

[@vistaestrada]

Even if you were not a fan of Mickey Rooney, which I haven't always been, you had to marvel at his survival and longevity despite the odds.

[@vonlossberg]

Mickey was the best ever. For about a year I kept saying I was going to write a letter to him and procrastinated until now he passed away. One of the things I wanted to tell him was how much he touched my heart in Boys Town. Was just on the Turner channel when he died. Got me again. I am so happy for him that he got the oscar, it sure meant so much to him What a blessing he was.

[@hiyapal7719]

I loved this man. May God bless him, and keep him safe, in his mercy. ♡

[@italoman9]

And here was almost 8 minutes of iconic Hollywood legendry that we will never see so much of on screen at once, ever again! ❤️

[@leafyutube]

I remember this Oscar moment like yesterday. Never forgot when he said he couldn't get a job at age 40.

[@docdave15]

"God Bless, and Good Night" To you as well Mr. Rooney. And thank YOU for all the memories.

[@peterhoffman5616]

I love him so much I kinda cried watching this. Memories of watching his movies as a child are some of my best form back then. RIP Mickey

[@TheTerryE]

I have a copy of this and watched the other night. Too bad, you can't see the clip package for Rooney. It was outstanding. He as a true legend, one of the last. RIP.

[@DDumbrille]

I know…I don't know why the Oscar channel cuts out the clips. They can't be worried about copyright issues, as they certainly had to get them to put the clips together for the original show in the first place.

[@hairyscotman]

HE WAS!!! Did you ever have a chance to see Sugar Babies? so much talent!!!

[@gourmandrex6265]

That was my immediate reaction. It makes me very sad that the clips of some of Mickey Rooney's wonderful pictures were left out. I think it would make a young person who never saw his work understand better why he AND Judy were so great and why he truly deserved this award and tribute....some of Hollywood's TRUE talents.

[@Mygirlyvintagelife]

Rip Mickey Rooney a wonderful legend gone I hope you and Judy garland are performing together non stop in heaven

[@luishumbertovega3900]

This was in 1983, for a 60 years career; incredibly he was still working 30 years later in 2013. Rooney started at age 3 in 1923, a couple of years before Paul Newman, and Jack Lemmon were born in 1925. Newman and Lemmon died in 2008 and 2001 respectively.

[@YouzTube99]

Olivier and Brando both described him as "the best".

[@roonilwazlib3703]

What a wonderful Man. Thanks for everything, Mick. Hope you're with Judy now :)

[@gourmandrex6265]

I have been seeking this clip for years, having watched it when it originally came out. I was so moved by it. Who could give such a great speech nowadays? Nobody. Mickey was such a talent and I thank you so much for posting this. You can also see how truly moved people like Dustin Hoffman and George Scott are. Wow is all I can say. If the original clips could be included, it would be great just so that the youngsters today could get a taste of what Mickey accomplished.

[@alcameron6071]

Man, I grew up watching his movies in the late 50s and 60s. And all through my adulthood. Even those campy beach blanket movies with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Thanks for the movies Mick!

[@MrPrincebinondo]

It was disgraceful when after 20 years during the 2003 Oscars. Mickey Rouney was seated at the back because the big stars were all in front...

[@198634]

Prince G. Binondo I hear ya ! It's reasons like that amongst many others that I gave up watching the oscars and just about every other awards show for over 2 decades now ....

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Prince G. Binondo but they pulled him back up front! i believe it was Paris Hilton who Steve Martin said" look whose here right up front its Paris Hilton and way way back there is Mickey Rooney.!. when the commercial ended justice had been served .

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Leafs Forever they don't celebrate their own history! its all about the next dollar!..

[@oo88oo]

I remember that too. I thought maybe it was some sort of a joke skit at first. It wasn't. They really did that. Disgusting.

[@deniserodas6848]

Gregg Sinini Who?

[@jadezee6316]

mickey rooney could do it all. NOBODY had more talent then mickey.

[@roblewis3565]

All the great stars in that audience. Now most of them gone.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

mickey has demonstrated his anger at the Hollywood system on more than one occasion..a volcano never quite spent

[@Amber-nx3iz]

Love mickey he was always so humble and appreciative. And truly loved judy. He deserves to be praised for his work.

[@fredpickett6219]

One of The best We ever had. R.I.P. Mickey.

[@AndroidWinning]

True legend! R.I.P my friend.

[@keithwhittingham544]

Mickey Rooney was an exceptional talent that reached out to every generation that came alone and made them a fan ... Hollwood would not be Hollywwod but for craftsmen like Mickey Rooney.

[@LadyAmerican]

Nice tribute!!!!! One of the best and such a great speech!!!!! R.I.P. Mickey. Thank you for everything that you have done on screen and off!!!! BTW and not to get off-topic, Did anyone notice George C. Scott at 6:38? This is the guy that didn't accept the Oscar, but managed to show up to one. Ironic...

[@MrBaddel77]

and his wife trish van devere

[@jerseysurvivor5004]

Yes this was the only ceremony he attended. As he was walking in he avoided all press. Army Archard spied him and shouted "Your Oscar is waiting for you at Wilshire and LaPeer!!" The streets referring to the Academy offices.

[@LadyAmerican]

Jersey Survivor LOL!!!!!

[@NissmahRoshdy]

what I beautiful man...really may he rest in peace forever more.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Mickey Rooney was honored with a Juvenile Academy Award in 1938 and received that Honorary Oscar in 1983 recognizing 60 years of movie performances. In between he was nominated for Best Actor in 1939 (Babes In Arms) & 1943 (The Human Comedy) and for supporting roles in 1956 (The Bold And The Brave) & 1979 (The Black Stallion). And after this award he was active for another 30 years. What a career !!!

[@quizmaster85]

If only they got this "proper" form of recognition at today's Oscars...

[@delyates2509]

The greatest child actor of all time and it's not even close.

[@tommywood343]

Love Mickey Rooney and loved Mr Mickey movie's. Mickey deserves better. In his older age the way he was treated. Nobody should be treated the way he was. Nobody R.I.P. Mr Mickey Rooney😪

[@rosetyler8392]

Rip Mickey. Say hi to Judy.

[@dalebaker9109]

He looks older then Bob hope here. How’s that possible. He was a great actor. I just saw James Mason, who was sadly too die the next year.

[@mpdalyful1]

billy was the first time disability appeared on American TV. phenomenal performance by mickey Rooney

[@amandareynolds9644]

Im only 39 ,but watching old classics way before my time was the best and nothing but amazing talent. I loved Mickey Rooney with his acting,singing,dancing,comedy .That was such an amazing speech.

[@michaelquinn7319]

Two of the greatest comedians of all time,Bob Hope and Mickey Rooney. These guys will never be matched and no comedians of today will ever come close!!!

[@scottmiller6495]

This has to be the greatest acceptance speech of all time given by a true legend and amazing human being, what a total entertainer and terrific guy, nobody will ever replace the great Mickey Rooney!!!!!!!!!!

[@oldfilmfanpatrick2154]

Anyone whoever speaks of him said "he had the ability to do ANYTHING" he was so talented. Played drums and other instruments, sings, dances acts. Others looked on in awe. He was "limited" only by his stature and how Jack Warner saw him. Surely after coming back from service there was a place for him. I know his personal life was the stuff of tabloids, but so what. SOMEONE went to see those many movies and liked them and many people in that town liked HIM. Mickey somebody UP THERE like you too!

[@feralbluee]

no words, just tears. a beautiful speech delivered so very sincerely by a wonderful man. ⭐️🌷🌱

[@JorgeAl]

I like Jack Lemon , how he applauses the recipients of an honorary Oscar! What a Gentleman! ❤️ ,

[@jazzdub4958]

James Mason, Paul Newman, Jack Lemmon, Bob Hope and Mickey Rooney, some of the greatest of screen actors of cinema - now long gone, but their voices and images remain to remind us all what Hollywood used to be great at, producing legends. Not anymore.

[@thediminutiveword]

It was beautiful, right up to the moment Mickey mentioned Jan. That was when my love and warmth turned cold for the woman who abused him so terribly toward the end. She robbed him to the point of poverty. Rest in Peace Mickey Rooney. The World is a much sadder, darker, and impoverished place with you gone. 🌹🌹🌹

[@scottmiller6495]

This was a great time people were respectful and dressed up and had a quality you will never see ever again !!!!!!!!!!!

[@linwoodsly7101]

2004 I was blessed to meet Mr Rouney in Harrisburg PA , and received his AUTOGRAPH , found out Mickey Mouse was named after him ,God Bless u Mickey .

[@patcurrie9888]

Class all the way around. My hat is off to Jack Lemon as he supported Mickey enthusiastic. I remember the Broadway Smash, Sugar Babies & remember Mickey's comeback, as a kid.

[@WillScarlet1991]

Wow ! - All gone : Richard Pryor, Bob Hope, and Mickey Rooney :(

[@Juliaflo]

.....And all we are left with is dead air.

[@blabla48076]

And in the audience there are the fabulous Jack Lemmon, Paul Newman and James Mason. Even George C. Scott was there (I was quite surprised about that - it's the Oscars, after all). I'm not saying that we don't have great actors today but boy, could these men deliver.

[@nice3358]

5:24 This part hits me.. Big Respect to you mr. Rooney

[@jasonsmith8300]

I like the line when a man reaches my age which I intend to do shortly

[@blinkzone1]

Beautiful speech

[@antonmarino6568]

One of the more talented actor we have ever had

[@cainster]

His stage presence comes through so strongly. Few people could rival Bob Hope but if anyone out there could it was Rooney.

[@captainjjb84]

Thanks for all those movies!

[@legrandeanorey3860]

MARAVILLOSO MICKEY QEPD.

[@eduardomartel6774]

de casualidad sabes como se llama la musica de fondo cuando sale , mickey rooney ?

[@basilforth]

At the end, Paul Newman looks exactly like his salad dressing label. Heart-warming.

[@davidzweiban5549]

What a humble man. And, a beautiful acceptance speech. He "even wants to kiss Louis B. Mayer". Lol

[@johncook8720]

I dont remember Mickey when he first started out, but definitely remember the award shows like this from back in the day. True Hollywood legends appearing onstage. Mickey was so appreciative and humble here. And didnt shy away from how he went from most popular star at age 20 to no one wanted him at age 40. Cant help relate it to current events though. If someone had said to me, especially back then, that an A-list star would walk up onstage during the proceedings, punch someone, walk calmly back to their seat, throw out profanity laced expletives (feeling entitled that yes im going to do this) whod have believed it. And the irony of ironies, later wins the best actor award. How far weve fallen.

[@jv-ep2tc]

you know Hollywood, this is a good moment and he deserved it. but then later, you turned your back on him. how do you live with that?

[@janethu9169]

Micky Rooney. Richard Pryer. Bob Hope. Micky Rooney has married 9 times & devorced 9 times. His early movie partners were Judy Garland & Liz Taylor, etc. he played Hardy role & started great. He can sing, dance & act. He was in Moon River played Audrey Hepburn,s landlord.

[@drogers270]

Back in the day when they gave eloquent speeches, not all the jumping around and trah mouthing like today! R.I.P. Joe Yule! You were awesome.

[@amparonarbona5142]

RIP Mickey Rooney

[@scottmiller6495]

One of the best there ever will be for all time just Superb !!!!!

[@TheBlodgett3]

I absolutely adore Mickey Rooney, and can one say enough about Bob Hope or Richard Pryor? Wish I got to see Sugar Babies. Funny, the Louie B mayer joke was probably not a joke, as Mickey loved the guy. How sad to see that almost everyone who was in closeup in the audience is now gone, including the host Richard Pryor. Great to see Jack Lemmon, just beaming for Mick. Miss him too, very much. Mickey was a tough "little" fella, worked hard, and survived Hollywood, and 8 marriages. God Bless them all! He loved entertaining and we loved him.

[@jadezee6316]

the REAL stars in that audience understand the enormity that was mickey rooney....and what he contributed to their medium..... btw...paul newman was kinda good lookin..dont you think?

[@christinevillanueva54]

They dont make them like this anymore...thanks for the memories! RIP

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Who said George C Scott despised the Academy Awards ??? There he is, at 6:38, having a great time. Time is a great leveler !!!

[@sot730]

Such a great talent . I also believe that there was so much that he wanted to say but held back. Hollywood only care about success. Failure is like a disease. Anyone that they think will not bring in audience are ignored. Disgraceful.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Great photo of him as Puck! ♥️ He Player that character, unbeknownst to film goers, with a broken leg! - James Cagney

[@LPJack02]

RIP Mickey Rooney (September 23, 1920 - April 6, 2014), aged 93 You will be remembered as a legend

[@jgsmile1331]

Love Bob. Congratulations Mickey you are a great actor!!!! RIP Mickey, Bob and Richard.

[@skyeslaton3435]

One of hollywood's greatest entertainers, there will never be another mickey rooney

[@emerybayblues]

James Mason 3:55!

[@rafaelgomez1989]

What a great acceptance speech !

[@scottmiller6495]

You'll Never Ever See Anything like this Ever Again PERIOD!!!!!

[@LucaScupino]

RIP Mickey Rooney :(

[@Susan10093]

Wasn't Mickey Rooney's first Oscar given to him back in 1939? I believe it was a juvenile Oscar.

[@MikeysGayToday]

I do not belive he received a juvenile Oscar

[@deniserodas6848]

John Beall Yes, he did get one in 1938 or 1939.

[@mayaa5048]

Yes, the Oscars made a category just to give him the award.

[@MiiZzJ0kEr]

Yes at the time he got a juvenile Oscar was at the time when child stars were in a different category than adult stars but technically he did get an Oscar since it is an Oscar but just in a different category of Oscars

[@heywoodjablome7535]

@@MikeysGayToday He got one in 1939 for the 8 films he made in 1938, but juvenile awards typically aren’t counted as “real” or competitive Oscars, which is why you’ll often hear film fans talk about how Judy Garland never won an Oscar despite being awarded a Juvenile Award for The Wizard of Oz

[@fredsalter1915]

How straight and beautiful !

[@JorgeAl]

When Oscars meant something...❤️

[@alexkrajci]

R.I.P. Mickey Rooney (1920-2014)

[@deanmcmahon1681]

Bob hope forever

[@kirsten-lydiagoswin6465]

Ich muss es immer wieder mal anschauen, weil es so berührend schön ist. Und auch seine Dankes Rede ist für amerikanische Verhältnisse unglaublich ehrlich und ungewohnt realistisch. Gleichzeitig finde ich es auch einfach motivierend. Danke dafür!

[@rem2267]

What was up with James Mason clapping like that? Such a nice speech. Glad Mickey finally got his oft-deserved Oscar.

[@survivoraras]

An extraordinary talent (watch The Human Comedy, his 2nd Oscar nom) who somehow found a way back after such a long fall. We share a birthday, and I'm so glad he had so many. Wonderful clip.

[@danielburns6634]

I saw an interview where Milton Berle was so mean to him, but Mickey handled himself with Class, like always.

[@patrickryan1515]

Two of the best on stage together, each a contributing part of what once helped unite us as a nation of one.

[@tvmonte]

What a great honor for the recently departed Rooney! R.I.P and hope you really appreciated it!

[@kimberlyhughes6548]

As I watch this again, listening to Mickey's acceptance speech, when the camera pans the audience and I see all these great actors, I'm reminded not to take anything for granted. A lot of those great actors were children when Mickey was the #1 box-office draw and now they're gone, as is Mickey.