Alvin Sargent wins the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) for Ordinary People, and Bo Goldman wins the Oscar for Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) for Melvin and Howard at the 53rd Academy Awards. Peter Ustinov presents the awards; hosted by Johnny Carson. Watch more of the 1981 Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8RjvesnvDO2x9ClhRsdL2DbgFYHMM3Z