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Oscars Fall Flat With Viewers Despite Conan and ‘Wicked’ Cameo

DOWNWARD SPIRAL

18.1 million people watched this year’s Academy Awards—a 7% drop from last year.

Conan O'Brien.
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The ratings for Sunday’s Oscars ceremony were down by roughly 7 percent from last year, raising questions about whether the broadcast will continue its decades-long run on Disney’s ABC.

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