EPISODE 100 -  “LIGHTS! CAMERA! KARGER! TCM’s DAVE KARGER HELPS US CELEBRATE 100 EPISODES” - 8/11/25

We're thrilled to celebrate the 100th episode of FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN with a very special guest: DAVE KARGER, beloved host of Turner Classic Movies and one of the most respected voices in entertainment journalism. In this milestone episode, Dave joins us to discuss his fascinating new book, 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers On Their Career-Defining Wins, a dazzling journey through Academy Awards history told through unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections. Whether you're a film buff, an Oscars obsessive, or just love a great Hollywood tale, this conversation is the perfect way to help us celebrate our 100th episode.

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Sources:

50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers On Their Career-Defining Wins (2024), by Dave Karger;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

The Breakfast Club (1985), starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheed, and Anthony Micheal Hall;

Sixteen Candles (1984); starring Molly Ringwald & Anthony Michael Hall;

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), starring Matthew Broderick &  Alan Ruck;

Children of a Lesser God (1986), starring William Hurt & Marlee Matlin;

Breathless (1983), starring Richard Gere & Valerie Kaprisky;

Tootsie (1982), starring Dustin Hoffman & Jessica Lange;

Laura (1944), starring Dana Andrews & Gene Tierney;

Seven Chances (1925) starring Buster Keaton;

Citizen Kane (1941), starring Orson Welles & Joseph Cotton;

On The Waterfront (1954), starring Marlon Brando,Eva Marie Saint, & Karl Malden;

Rainman (1988), starring Dustin Hoffman & Tom Cruise;

Stella Dallas (1937), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Anne Shirley;

Reveille with Beverly (1943), starring Ann Miller;

Penny Serenade (1941), starring Cary grant & Irene Dunne;

Boys Don’t Cry (1999), starring Hilary Swank & Chloë Sivegny;

Norma Rae (1979), starring Sally Field & Beau Bridges;

Sophie’s Choice (1982), starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, & Peter MacNicol;

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