Peter Finch's famous "mad as hell" speech, delivered during President Ford's time in office, speaks to people's frustration with society. Many recognize its power because it stirs up strong emotions, and its importance continues to be felt today, long after it was first given. Sadly Peter Finch (Howard Beale) died a couple of months before being awarded the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in Network (1976) and was the first actor to have won the award posthumously.