This Oscars got a little carried away. How long was the longest televised Academy Awards ceremony?
Answer 4 hours, 23 minutes
At a draining 4 hours, 23 minutes, the 74th Academy Awards in 2002 was the longest ceremony in Academy history. It also prompted the 45-second rule which limits winner's speeches before the orchestra cuts them off.
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