The Sound of Music Wins Best Picture: 1966 Oscars
745The Sound of Music producer Robert Wise wins the Oscar for Best Picture at the 38th Academy Awards. Presented by Jack Lemmon, accepted by Saul Chaplin and hosted by Bob Hope.
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