Rita Moreno and George Chakiris take us back to Oscar night 1962 when they both won for WEST SIDE STORY ('61). Moreno made history by becoming the first Latina actress to win an Academy Award. The film and Steven Spielberg's re-imagining are both available on HBO MAX. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

From the TCM Archives, George Chakiris talks about working with Marilyn Monroe on her legendary number, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES ('53). #SummerUnderTheStars | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

TRIVIA: George Chakiris won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in " West Side Story" for his role as Bernardo, leader of the "Sharks" at the 34th Academy Awards in 1962. Presented by Shirley Jones. Among the nominees was Montgomery Clift for Judgment at Nuremberg, Peter Falk for Pocketful of Miracles, Jackie Gleason & George C. Scott for the The Hustler. The Academy, Academy of Motion Pictures Los Angeles Events, West Side Story #GeorgeChakiris #WestSideStory #MontgomeryClif