WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley interviews actor John Savage as today marks the 45th anniversary of 鈥淭he Deer Hunter鈥� winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, on April 9th, 1979. They spoke in June 2020 when Savage guest starred in the CBS military drama series 鈥淪EAL Team.” They also reflected on the legacy of 鈥淭he Deer Hunter鈥� where he played wounded Vietnam vet Corporal Steven Pushkov alongside Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Cazale and Meryl Streep. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley’s “Clarion”)
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