Ep. 63 - 1982 Katharine Hepburn
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The year is 1982 and the nominees are:
1. Katharine Hepburn - On Golden Pond
2. Susan Sarandon - Atlantic City
3. Marsha Mason - Only When I Laugh
4. Diane Keaton - Reds
5. Meryl Streep - The French Lieutenant’s Woman
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In 1982 Katharine Hepburn became the first (and still only) actor to have 4 Academy Awards for a performance by an actor in a lead role. As Ethel in On Golden Pond she plays the wife/mother of the Fondas (Henry and Jane) in an emotional driven story about family and relationships, new and old. Hepburn was not present for the ceremony to receive her Oscar (as was her style) though neither was Henry Fonda or Sir John Gielgud (who won Supporting for Arthur). Susan Sarandon became a first time nominee in Atlantic City in a gritty gangster drama playing opposite Burt Lancaster. Marsha Mason became a four time nominee (still no wins) for Only When I Laugh playing a Broadway actress returning home from rehab. Meryl Streep received her first Best Actress in a leading role nomination for The French Lieutenant’s Woman, a role which she describes as her least favourite (but it’s still pretty impressive). Finally Diane Keaton plays Louise Bryant in Reds demonstrating her range and proving she can handle a historic drama. Very interesting year! Who do you think should have won?
Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Glenn Sumi as they discuss.