thank you, john, thank you, academy.
on stage, speaking and then listing the nominees. frank's pov - rachel, devaney and spector in their seats, up the aisle toward the back of the theatre, high into the gloom of the balcony.
tonight we give this award not to the best actress, but to the best performance by one of five exquisitely talented artists.  frank's face - searching. tv camera - focused on the audience. its red light goes on.
and the nominees for best performance by an actress in a leading role are -- constance simpson for hot and cold.
ellen pearson for maybe soon.  more applause.
 rachel marron for queen of the night.
l.c. dean for i dream of peace . and evelyn gardner for the harper plan.
and the winner is.  rachel marron for queen of the night. flash cut to: