1st Golden Raspberry Awards

1st Golden Raspberry Awards
DateMarch 31, 1981
SiteJohn J. B. Wilson's living room alcove
Hosted byJohn J. B. Wilson
Highlights
Worst PictureCan't Stop the Music
Most awardsCan't Stop the Music and The Jazz Singer (2)
Most nominationsCan't Stop the Music (7)

The 1st Golden Raspberry Awards were held on March 31, 1981, at founder John J. B. Wilson's living room alcove to recognize the worst the film industry had to offer in 1980. For it was a double feature of Can't Stop the Music, winner of Worst Picture, and Xanadu that inspired Wilson to start the Razzies. Each category included as many as ten nominees; the maximum was lowered to five the following year to mirror the Oscars. "There was a fake stage in John's apartment," remembers Maureen Murphy, who was a presenter.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Germain, David (February 26, 2005). "25 Years of Razzing Hollywood's Stinkers". Sun Sentinel. p. 7D.
  2. ^ Svetkey, Benjamin (January 28, 2011). "The Razzies: A brief history". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Geier, Thom (March 26, 2022). "Razzie Awards: Every Worst Picture "Winner", From 'Can't Stop the Music' to 'Diana: The Musical' (Photos)". TheWrap. Retrieved November 3, 2023.