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July 11, 2025 61 mins

In this episode of the Best Whatever Whenever Podcast, Jim and Mark dive deep into the Oscar nominees for Best Actor in a Supporting Role from 1960. With the haunted wheel of fortune spinning its magic, they explore performances from Hugh Griffith in Ben Hur, Ed Wynn in The Diary of Anne Frank, Arthur O'Connell and George C. Scott in Anatomy of a Murder, and Robert Vaughn in The Young Philadelphians, all while questioning the choices made by the Academy. Expect lively debates on controversial performances, and the varying degrees of acting prowess displayed in these classic films. From humorous tangents to insightful critiques, this episode promises a fun ride through film history.


00:00 - Introduction to the episode

00:50 - Overview of the nominees

02:30 - Discussion on Hugh Griffith's performance

05:30 - Ed Wynn's role in The Diary of Anne Frank

17:45 - Insights into Anatomy of a Murder

25:14 - Silver Screen Showdown trivia segment

38:10 - The Young Philadelphians

48:35 - What else should have been nominated?

58:35 - Spinning the wheel for next time


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