They were hosted by Bob Hope, and were the first Oscars to be broadcast live in color.
The Sound of Music was the first Best Picture winner without a screenwriting nomination since Hamlet, and would be the last until Titanic at the 70th Academy Awards.
Othello became the third film (of four to date) to receive four acting nominations without one for Best Picture.
William Wyler received the last of his record twelve Best Director nominations for The Collector.
The following individuals, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers.