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Year: 1982 (55th) Academy Awards

Category: Music (Original Score)

Film Title: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Winner: John Williams

Presenter: Placido Domingo, Cher

Date & Venue: April 11, 1983; Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

JOHN WILLIAMS:
Thank you. I feel very lucky to have been asked by Steven Spielberg to compose a score for this very optimistic and loving and beautiful film. And I would like to thank the orchestra here in Hollywood that contributed mightily to this soundtrack. And for me, this is a particular joy. Thank you.

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

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