Academy Awards
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Jim and Jane Henson arrive at the Oscars.
Kermit the Frog performs his nominated song, "The Rainbow Connection."
Academy Awards, or "Oscars," are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing excellence in the film industry. Jim Henson and the Muppets have received several nominations.
Additionally, the Muppets have made appearances at Academy Awards ceremonies.
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1966
Nominations:
- Best Short Subject, Live Action Subjects: Jim Henson, director
- Lost to Le Poulet, by Claude Berri
1980
Nominations:
- Best Music, Original Song: Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher (for The Rainbow Connection)
- Lost to Norma Rae, David Shire (music), Norman Gimble (lyrics) for the song It Goes Like It Goes
- Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score: Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher
- Lost to All that Jazz, Ralph Burns.
1982
Nominations:
- Best Music, Original Song: Joe Raposo (for The First Time It Happens)
- Lost to Arthur: Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen for the song Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
1985
Nominations:
External links
- The Academy Awards Database (official site)
