On Second Thought: Fiddler on the Roof (1971)


Listen to this PREVIEW of the 47th 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 Michael Schwartz and Dan Bayer about Norman Jewison’s “Fiddler on the Roof,” the possible runner-up that lost Best Picture to “The French Connection” in 1971. This episode includes a review of the film itself, its awards run, and another fun quiz!  

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Clip featured in this episode:

“Tradition” – Fiddler on the Roof