How Did They Win: Art Carney (‘Harry and Tonto’)


Listen to a PREVIEW of the fourth episode of How Did They Win, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

How Did They Win is a series in which Kevin is joined by special guests in breaking down a notable Oscar category outside of Best Picture. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Tom O’Brien, Amy Thomasson, and Charlie Bright about Art Carney winning Best Actor at the 1974 Oscars. This episode includes a breakdown of each nominee, a discussion of why they were nominated, why four of them lost, why Carney won, and all the notable snubs.

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Clips included on this episode from:

“Murder on the Orient Express” (Paramount Pictures)

“Lenny” (United Artists)