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1968: Oliver!
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The final movie musical to take home the Best Picture Oscar in the 1960s was Oliver! Although it's a fine enough musical, it is not the movie that we think deserved the top honor. Listen in to find out!
Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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