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Year: 1972 (45th) Academy Awards

Category: Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)

Film Title: The Poseidon Adventure

Winner: L. B. Abbott, A. D. Flowers

Presenter: Merle Oberon

Date & Venue: March 27, 1973; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

A. D. FLOWERS:
It's kind of nice. I'd like to thank the Board of Governors for honoring us with this tonight. And I'd like to turn it over to Bill.

L. B. ABBOTT:
I want to thank our producer, Mr. Irwin Allen, for allowing us to participate in the production of "Poseidon Adventure."

A. D. FLOWERS:
And last but not least, that marvelous crew that really worked hard and helped us, because without them it wasn't at all possible. Thank you.

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[Note: All winners are present except where noted; NOT all winners may have spoken.]

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