The title has changed throughout the years . Most recently , from the 75th Academy Awards until the 78th Academy Awards , the pre-show was titled " Oscar Countdown " . The following year , at the 79th Academy Awards , it was titled " Road to the Oscars " . At the 80th Academy Awards , 81st Academy Awards , and 82nd Academy Awards , the pre-show was titled " Oscars Red Carpet " . Each title used throughout the years has featured the year of the ceremony with it . Since the 83rd Academy Awards , the pre-show has been titled The Oscars Red Carpet Live
80th Academy Awards
80th Academy Awards
Academy Awards pre-show