Oscars Streaker 1974 Story: Robert Opel and David Niven’s Legendary Ad-Lib

June 25, 2026 by Ryan Mitchell

Oscars streaker 1974 — vintage 1970s awards ceremony stage with red curtains and golden spotlight at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Oscars streaker 1974: Robert Opel’s 46th Academy Awards disruption, David Niven’s legendary response, staging debate, and how the moment reshaped live broadcast delay practices.