Name: Why Are The Academy Awards Statuettes Called Oscars?
Uploaded: 1/8/2020 2:58:57 PM
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Description: Ever wonder why the Academy Awards are called the Oscars? Like any Hollywood movie, this one has multiple versions. Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.

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