NPR (Rachel Treisman) - And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.
AI:The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939, though the specific origin of the name remains a mystery with several competing legends regarding who or what inspired the moniker.Open