Kevin is thrilled to welcome TCM host, IMDb correspondent, and 'Today Show' commentator Dave Karger to talk about Michael Curtiz's musical biopic 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' the likely runner-up in the 1942 Oscar race that lost to 'Mrs. Miniver.'

0:00 - 1:27 - Introduction

1:28 - 35:55 - 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' review

35:56 - 1:29:05 - Why 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' lost Best Picture

1:29:06 - 1:41:14 - Shoulda been a contender

1:41:15 - 1:44:29 - Did 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' deserve to win?

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