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Dave Karger Talks Oscars 2026, Santa Barbara Film Festival & 50 Movie Nights
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Award-winning TCM host and entertainment commentator Dave Karger returns to The Jan Price Show to discuss the 2026 Oscars, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuoso Awards, and his upcoming book, "50 Movie Nights," set for release in September 2026.
Known as “this generation’s mass-media cinematic ambassador” (The Wrap), Karger has appeared on NBC’s Today show over 200 times and is a celebrated voice in film and awards coverage. He’s also the author of "50 Oscar Nights" (2024), a Publicists Guild Press Award winner, an OUT100 honoree, and the former Chief Correspondent at Fandango and longtime editor at Entertainment Weekly.
"50 Movie Nights" explores classic films through the lens of your favorite stars. Don’t miss this sneak peek.
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