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Rita Moreno gives one of the shortest Oscars speeches ever

Season 35

Rita Moreno recalls giving the shortest Oscars speeches ever for "West Side Story."

"Latinos were sticking their heads out the window, screaming 'She did it, she did it!'" Rita Moreno fondly remembers the historic moment she received the Academy Award for Best Actress for "West Side Story."

AIR DATE 10/5/21

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