On Second Thought: On Golden Pond (1981)


Listen to this PREVIEW of the 37th episode of On Second Thought, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed!

On Second Thought is a series in which Kevin is joined by TWO special guests in breaking down another Best Picture nominee not reviewed on the regular show that could have still been the runner-up. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Kim Pierce and Chels Eichholz about Mark Rydell’s “On Golden Pond,” the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to “Chariots of Fire” in 1981. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!  

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Music featured in this episode:

“On Golden Pond” – Dave Grusin