Photos: Academy Awards hosts through the years
1955
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Bob Hope pours himself a cola from a bottle backstage at the Academy Awards, where he was a presenter, RKO Theater, Los Angeles, 1955. He wears a white tie and tails. Bob Hope has been the only person to host the awards show 19 times, with Billy Crystal was next with 9 shows.
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