Actor Burt Reynolds voiced strong outrage over the Academy Awards omission of actor Ned Beatty. Recent media coverage outlines a 1973 Oscars incident that Reynolds remained bitter about. Reynolds held deep resentment regarding the decision of the Academy Awards to omit Beatty from recognition.
Reports describe the reaction of Reynolds to the Academy Awards ceremony and his anger regarding the decision. Reynolds consistently condemned the event as a terrible mistake that he could never forgive. Far Out Magazine reported on the long standing feelings of Reynolds concerning the omission of actor Ned Beatty.