In 1953, the 25th Oscar ceremony was broadcast on television for the first time. Hosted by Bob Hope, the show was telecast from both New York and Hollywood.
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The film that won best picture was The Greatest Show on Earth, widely considered to be the worst film to ever win the honor.
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