Despite the criticism regarding the production of the ceremony , the American telecast on ABC drew in an average of 42.68 million people over its length , which was a 1 % increase from the previous year 's ceremony . The show also drew higher Nielsen ratings compared to the previous ceremony , with 29.81 % of households watching over a 50.41 share . It was the highest rated Oscar broadcast since the 56th ceremony held in 1984
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