The Oscars and Emmys made their broadcasting debut on millions of television screens in the 1950s, but historic low ratings jeopardize their futures.
From the glamor of celebrities strolling down the red carpet to the memorable speeches to the surprising wins, award shows have attracted massive attention throughout the decades. That storyline proved true for the Oscars and Emmys through much of the late 1980s and 1990s. But that entertainment award-show zeitgeist isn’t what it used to be. The Oscars saw an 81.
