Remembering Oscar-winning actor Eva Marie Saint

Saint, who studied at the Actors Studio, died October sixth; NPR is re-airing a conversation with her first broadcast in two thousand.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Wake Up, America
Published 5:26 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by NPR: “Remembering Oscar-winning actor Eva Marie Saint”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:26 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRemembering Eva Marie Saint this morning, the Oscar-winning actor who died on October sixth, and NPR is revisiting a conversation with her first broadcast in the year two thousand.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe studied at the Actors Studio, and she is best known for On the Waterfront and the Hitchcock film North by Northwest.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat Waterfront role won her the Oscar, and the Hitchcock film is still one of the most watched thrillers there is.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBoth are still easy to find, and well worth a night in.