'E.T.' turns 30
On June 11, 1982, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" debuted in the United States.
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1982
On June 11, 1982, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" debuted in the United States. The movie smashed box office records, spending a still-record 16 weeks at No. 1.
It was nominated for 9 Oscars, winning 4 (Visual Effects, Sound, Sound Editing and Original Score.)
In this photo, film director Steven Spielberg poses with alien character E.T. in London, 1982.
Credit: AP Photo/Press Association
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