Steve Martin and "Superman" at the Oscars

Steve Martin presents the the Oscar® for Visual Effects for "Superman" to Les Bowie, Colin Chilvers, Denys Coop, Roy Field, Derek Meddings and Zoran Perisic, and Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder present the Oscar® for Sound for "The Deer Hunter" to Richard Portman, William McCaughey, Aaron Rochin and Darin Knight, at the 51st Academy Awards in 1979. Hosted by Johnny Carson.

[@lonelylantern9135]

Chris Reeve was such a beautiful man. I'm used to seeing his beauty shine through from his later years, so to see him at this stage of his life, my god he was stunning. You can tell he was a deep soul even then.

[@paulallas7665]

Really miss Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. What a legendary team they were. The best Superman of them all. RIP Christopher and Margot.

[@VijayKrishnan]

Reel or Real life, Christopher Reeve will always and yes forever be SUPERMAN.

[@En_theo]

Reeve sounds like "dream" in french (rêve). Always sounded right to me since I was a kid.

[@thespaceram2879]

God=Lord Jesus Christ is the Original Superman and actually did it for real.

[@c.m.l.184]

Super couple

[@TheDarrenguyuk]

defo reeve

[@orangefanization]

He is clearly the best Superman ever, case closed!

[@amparonarbona5142]

RIP Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder.

[@michaeldispensa7620]

REST IN PEACE. BOTH SUPERMAN AND LOIS LANE.

[@kellyweingart3692]

RIP Marlon Brando

[@AlexBlue68516]

I miss them very much; and I’m saddened by their deaths. My two favourite people. Rest In Peace: Christopher D'Olier Reeve aka Superman American ♎️ (September 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004) (Aged 52) Margaret Ruth Kidder aka Louis Lane Canadian - American ♎️ (October 17, 1948 - May 13, 2018) (Aged 69)

[@kubazenigma2587]

Christopher Reeve was just awesome & will always be Superman!!! RIP

[@irishcountrygirl78]

kubaz enigma Always and forever.

[@deocleciano1]

Now Margot R.I.P :(

[@jeffj2495]

RIP Margo Kidder - you were a great actress and left us some good memories from the Superman movies.

[@99annanic]

In my eyes - they will always be the true Superman and Lois Lane duo.

[@trudywolfe2795]

Totally agree

[@leonciohernandez]

Totally agree x 2

[@paradoxical_taco]

Agreed to infinity ♾!

[@sylwesterpastuszka5593]

This guy is incredible, we all gonna miss you Chris! Forever!

[@johnbanks4761]

HE is Superman. Everyone else who plays him will pale in comparison in my eyes..He is missed, RIP Christopher...and Margot for me..so gorgeous back then..definitely a 70s hottie

[@Loverboy19691]

+john banks I agree, Christopher Reeve was indeed the best Superman ever, simply because he looked like the one in the comic, whether they tried to make him look like the comic version I don't know but they got it right and that is why he is most iconic. He had the right costume, the best composer John Williams, the best decade, the 1970;s where they didn't have CGI and still make it believe a man could fly. The ones who played Superman before and after Christopher were are exactly what you say, a pale imitation , I couldn't agree more, with respect to the others who played him as they were good actors, but totally wrong for Superman, they were like the fake Santa clause you see at a department store with the obvious fake beard, compared to the traditional Santa with the genuine beard. I had quite a thing for Margot Kidder, so yes, again, I agree with you, she was a hottie for the 70's....and 80's.

[@rockie0708]

john banks very true. I miss his genius. What an icon and innovator he was.

[@marcozolo3536]

Henry Cavill had alot of potential if only given a chance

[@nomadic1932]

@@marcozolo3536 Henry cavill is just famous because of his looks, he has the range of a door and has no facial expressions

[@marcozolo3536]

@@nomadic1932 you've just described half the cast of the Avengers but oh well, they still sell movie tickets

[@shimmeringfairydust3275]

Christopher Reeve was one gorgeous, talented man.

[@MsKzie]

Elaine Snow I

[@edazpro7376]

Christopher reeve= The only superman and best superman

[@terrencewiliams9282]

Christopher was the Greatest Superman, but watching this clip of him shows that he can't help but to expose the natural Clark Kent within himself. I believe this role of being Superman which bleeds charisma and swag ultimately binds perfectly with the nerdy but thoughtful way of what Christopher really is.

[@ykarol_05]

Crazy

[@williamburke1731]

Watching this, and I STILL can't fathom the fact that Reeve and Kidder are both gone now. God...I feel SO old.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Olivia de Havilland from Gone with the Wind is still alive at 103 years old.

[@neilybugg]

Well they did for kind of young. So you're not that old.

[@joachimb5721]

You complain about feeling old and you blame people for that who were unlucky enough to never reach old age.

[@PamelaJeancarla]

Christopher Reeve ❤ the best Superman.

[@joy.coffee_wine]

❤

[@karlaguerrero4312]

CHRISTOPHER REEVE, SOO GORGEUS.... LOVE YOU, REST IN PEACE

[@kento2851]

christopher reeve - LEGEND

[@azher191]

His real life mannerisms are like a more confident Clark Kent. Reminds me of RDJ as Tony Stark.

[@MrBastilleDay]

Yes!

[@flower_girl4983]

Don't compare Christopher to rdj

[@danielgutierrez9791]

@@flower_girl4983 Stop crying dude. None said that They're equals.

[@mikey2363]

When the Oscars actually meant something and was awarded to the best candidate.

[@jimmyo1123]

They had great chemistry!!!😎

[@burntvirtue]

The comments of every video having to do with the Christopher Reeve Superman, especially the first film directed by Richard Donner are overflowing with reverence for and loyalty to that incarnation of the character. The reason for this is that real artists were involved in making it. Legendary craftsmen who all came together to do their best work under the direction of a man who took the character, but more importantly the story totally seriously. This is seen nowhere more than in the casting of Christopher Reeve, and the qualities he brought to the role. All of this combined to set the standard, and create the template for the modern superhero blockbuster. A template that has been sadly strayed from with the same character today. Long live Christopher Reeve, forever the one true Superman to all the world.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

The one an only "Real" Superman! RIP Buddy! RIP Lois! Your work and perfection in the Superman films will live on forever!

[@rolandoobando6842]

He looks so handsome there, and she looks simply beautiful! R.I.P.

[@arisiordan9067]

Chistopher you was the best Superman all the time! Rest in peace you live always in our hearts!

[@victorbonilla4634]

You guys always forget to mention that he was also the best Clark Kent ever too. 😉👍

[@franchisefred4066]

Shuddup 😂😂😂👎

[@BestBecky78]

😁😁😁😁

[@chuckselvage3157]

Margot Kidder and Chris Reeve had great chemistry.Part of the success of Superman the movie.

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

3:00 Superman royalty descends down those stairs 💖😍💪 God they both look perfect👌👌 A magical moment was created and captured. Superman forever!! RIP

[@MicaRayan]

Amazing movie....Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder truly splendid...so elegant in and out of screen

[@agus3111]

Miss superman voice....miss him...Christopher Reeve...Superman forever...

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

I just watched the Superman marathon on Sundance TV just the other day. Christopher Reeve was a huge part of my childhood, both Chris and Margot will always be missed.

[@canaldarose5300]

Os melhores filmes de Superman foram com ele... Eu era apaixonada por ele quando criança. Saudades!

[@rustywine7839]

They are so insanely gorgeous.

[@richardmonton1515]

What a beautiful baby margott RIP princess 😥😥😥

[@NerdyNebulas]

They're so adorable together 👏🏼

[@mauigirl4056]

Wow things have changed! Margot Kidder is wearing a simple, but pretty, ribbon around her neck versus the million dollar necklaces the stars wear today.

[@amparonarbona5142]

Mauigirl Indeed. RIP Margot.

[@jeffj2495]

RIP Margo - you were beautiful

[@edurivera2219]

Before actora son leas money

[@j.ahayward7245]

I love Steve Martin this dude really brightens my day

[@leafyutube]

Chris Reeve was really able to fly back then. They didn't use special effects.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Yes he was a Glider pilot we know!

[@helenbradford2569]

I miss Christopher and Margot so much. And I can't believe their on the other side now. May God bless their souls. Thank you for bringing joy and strength into my childhood.

[@Choices2aa]

WOW Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder they looked great together, Christopher Reeve will always be Superman to me. Sad they both died! I was just watching Superman the movie the other day

[@antonioluna4688]

RIP Beautiful man and beautiful woman

[@bradbingham2031]

Can't believe the Deer Hunter took most of the Oscars from Superman which deserved it more. I can't even remember the Deer Hunter Music Score like I can Superman.

[@yvonnewillams565]

RIP Greatly Missed And Loved......

[@sasmalprasanjit2764]

No anticipation.. No non sense.. Directly to the point and names on screen... Love this kind of people..

[@guitarsaint1]

Both of them were my heroes.

[@Draeber]

They were so young and had no idea of the bitter end to come. What a tragedy to see.... they deserved better,

[@shanecochran2491]

You notice how they didn't thank the producer by name. But sweetly thanked Richard Donner

[@Koexistence13]

With good reason

[@rockie0708]

Shane Cochran yh I love that. Donner is a legend ! I’m so sad that we did not have donner do superman 3 and 4, could have been amazing.

[@MGSBigBoss77]

So agreed. Hindsight is 20/20 they say. but if only Donner had finished; "Superman II" things might've turned out quite for Superman as a film series looking back!

[@lillianbrown3252]

REST IN PEACE.LOVE ALL OF YOU.

[@xesspectre6441]

Christopher Reeve is The King of Kings of Superman Portrayals of All Time!!! And Christopher Reeve is The King of Kings of Super Hero Movie Portrayals of All Time!!! 👑👑👑👑🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅🏅🏅🏅🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🥇🥇🥇🥇🦅🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gonstotwriter]

He became a quadriplegic and she battled severe bipolar disorder for most of her life; they both had their struggles, that's for damn sure.

[@dickthebirthdayboy2132]

It really makes you appreciate the magic they brought to Lois and Clarke on screen all the more does it?

[@gonstotwriter]

@@dickthebirthdayboy2132 Indeed.

[@MLSoll]

Gorgeous man Reeve was, my God.

[@rosaleenbleasdale2779]

I'm not crying i swear i 'm not

[@jongsikjeong38]

There is a wonderful couple, even though it is not real. We loved them alive in heart and the movie.

[@johnbanks4761]

Christopher Reeve, The one true Superman..Rest in Peace Christopher.

[@SWLinPHX]

Does anyone else think it is a missed opportunity that in the late 70s, when you had the most popular Wonder Woman on television and the most popular Superman on the big screen, there wasn’t some kind of pairing?

[@danieldalton6544]

They both were and always will be the epitome of those characters. They'll never get either quite as right.

[@SWLinPHX]

@@danieldalton6544 Agreed. No matter how advanced the technology or CGI effects are today or how much money you spend, you can't replace good casting and a good script.

[@angelafranzoni8013]

Ho was so classy, handsome and talented

[@FabioMarques1974]

DC Comics and Superman wins its first Oscar.

[@RollingOrmond]

Got a photo with Margot at the 2016 San Antonio Comic Con, treasured possession (that Steve Martin green-screen bit was hilarious).

[@mtklaric]

Who is Superman? - A friend. - Christopher Reeve

[@americanitalianisrael4008]

Man CHRISTOPHER REEVE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@sandal_thong]

They say three movies filmed concurrently brought back sci-fi: _Superman(1978), Star Wars(1977),_ and _Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977)._ However they all had to relearn special effects, since I don't know the last one, _2001: A Space Odyssey,_ maybe?

[@j.ahayward7245]

They were both class people.May they Rest In Peace!

[@mariolooney70]

RIP to both of you amazing people 🌹🌹🌹🙏❤️❤️

[@matthewhansen9423]

He's not acting, that's his natural self, yet he pulls off the x-ray vision line which was funny, he was the perfect Superman. He looks the part, he is the part.

[@iya_23]

RIP Margot Kidder

[@robertsanders2059]

RIP Christopher reeve .

[@MrLuisamariapinta]

Qué guapos. Qué pareja tan linda para el recuerdo. Pobres los dos.

[@narita2012]

Dos actores maravillosos, hubiesen dado muchísimo más, pero así de cruel es la vida. Los adoro.

[@deodichoso943]

Yes the one and only Superman himself

[@zoso73]

God I miss him. I wish you could give him back to us, just for a little bit.

[@osiris_blanche]

Who knows how much more Chris Reeve could've achieved had he been alive today. Or not had his accident. I think he would've ran for President of the US & won, BIGLY.

[@MrLukeStump]

Reeve deserved something for being Superman (like an oscar)

[@wudaddy]

Christopher Reeve couldn't help but be in character LOL. Everyone is saying he is the best Superman. I agree to a point, he made the biggest mark in the franchise, but I also give props to George Reeves. He gave the character an innocent enchantment that I really appreciated growing up, and now as an adult.

[@catheline51]

Gorgeous gorgeous Christopher Reeve. Back in the day it was said watching Gary Cooper walk across a room was a thing of beauty. Christopher Reeve was also a thing of beauty to just look at. In my opinion he was also the most perfect Count Vronsky in "Anna Karenina."

[@gustavoborges3534]

Ele será o nosso eterno SUPERMAN. Ninguém se compara a ele. Vivi minha infância vendo SUPERMAN 1 2 3 4. Gravamos até às falas. Parabéns SUPERMAN.

[@bto5stardraw]

3:14 really, really funny moment "aja, and the winner is..."

[@jwelch5742]

Superman has great visual effects and The Deer Hunter has sound mixing.

[@jamesp4521]

Oh yeah, excuse me... "I actually believed lasers were about to shoot from his eyes and burn the paper"

[@ronaldclayton824]

Even though they were meant to be one long movie I always liked part 2 more when I was a kid.And they'll never be able to recapture the magic of the original Christopher Reeve Superman movies,and the same goes for the original 3 star wars movies.

[@andycameron7238]

Christopher Reeve was a real life Superman. RIP the beautifiul Margo Kidder.. 2 legends.. 🌟

[@MARIAMYLIONETTE]

Always and forever The Best superman and lois lane!!!

[@bored8715]

Steve martin looks like he is only a few years younger than now. Like 5-10 years younger. Except this was 40 years ago

[@red23rd]

Now that was Cark Kent for you over there..

[@LaClaudis]

Christopher Reeve the most GORGEOUS man I saw in my hole life!! My God!!! RIP.

[@shotbro4998]

LaClaudis What about your mountain life?

[@fba0303]

The best Superman ever!

[@reuvengershon6625]

Nowadays a special effects award would be won by 500 Aisan computer nerds.

[@flowerpower6403]

Margot & Chris R.I.P .

[@cinefanatico45678]

STEVE MARTIN: " Sr. Chairman | Looney Tunes - De Volta à Ação [2003] ". REEVE & KIDDER: " 1978 e 2006 - Richard Donner ". 👏👏👏.

[@corfan99]

For a minute there it seemed to me like Johnny said Crisper Reeve [ 2:55 ]

[@mikestevenson576]

The "Lord Olivier" joke tanked and he hadn't recovered yet.

[@THEJUKE777]

Back when people watched the oscars!

[@josefinabeltran9496]

Cuando existía la clase y distinción entre los actores

[@yokgor4675]

3:28 Even the way he says “Excuse me” is badass

[@sherrylynne8836]

He IS Superman.. period.

[@33carpntr]

The one and only Superman.

[@leejee88]

Man Margo was a real smoke show back in the day

[@fusionvision]

Superman best actor for playing Christopher reeve.

[@juanbreto3187]

Both rest in peace..

[@fernandabattagia5232]

Christopher reeve o eterno super homem, sem artifícios nenhum

[@nross3101]

Comme ils etaient magnifiques ! Quel inoubliable duo. Christopher et Margot, vous nous manquez tant ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@MGSBigBoss77]

So tragic knowing that in 1979 two men who were behind the incredible productions on; Star Wars/Empire Strikes Back and Superman in; John Barry and Les Bowie both died in 1979 months apart from each other! The film industry lost two giants that year! Them and Christopher Reeve are sorely missed i'd say!

[@round12tko]

Christopher Reeve-best Superman. Margot Kidder-best Loris Lane. EVER

[@CatherineLester]

Well deserved, Superman Tech Team.