Episode Details

This episode spoils 1942’s nominees 49th Parallel, King's Row, Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Pride of the Yankees, The Talk of the Town, The Pied Piper, Wake Island, Random Harvest, and winner Mrs. Miniver.

America officially joins World War 2 which means Hollywood officially endorses it. This year's movies universally deal with the question of being steadfast and determined in a time of stress or change (for better or worse).

Yes, there's a lot of rugged patriotism on display. Yes, there's a lot of talk about ethics and justice. Yes, checks notes, Ronald Reagan is here??

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