John Wayne filmography into other genres as well, including several films dealing with the Second World War (notably "The Longest Day" and "In Harm's Way)". Wayne made some of his most prominent films during this period, including John Ford's "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) with James Stewart. Wayne's political views came under harsh attack from film critics with the release of "The Green Berets" (1968), which Wayne produced and co-directed as well as starred in. The following year, however, he would be praised by critics for his performance in "True Grit", which would earn him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
The Oscar (film) left stunned and crestfallen, clapping his hands weakly, while everyone in the assemblage whom he has wronged enjoys the comeuppance for this wholly self-absorbed, unfeeling individual. Cameos: "The Oscar" made its network television debut on February 12, 1969, on ABC's "Wednesday Night Movie". ABC moved the film up a half-hour, to 8:30 Eastern, due to cancelling the comedy show "Turn-On" after only one episode. TBS later included "The Oscar" in a film series called "Bad Movies We Love". While the film is technically a drama, many consider it to be an unintentional comedy, with critics skewering the script and performances.