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"Don's unique talent and good nature have allowed him to connect with a literal who’s who of Hollywood. From the music, TV and motion picture industries, to the most celebrated icons of our time - even being befriended by the greatest star of them all, Elvis Presley – doors have opened for Don. He h…

Don Wilson


    • May 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Don Wilson's Hollywood Beat (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 0:11


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    A Joan Blackman teaser of a upcoming show. Hear Joan and Don joke around during a 2001 LA earthquake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 1:19


    Joan Blackman and Don Wilson joking around during a earthquake in 2001. A show centered on Joan will be coming up on Don Wilson's Hollywood Beat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    EXCLUSIVE: Larry Geller talks about his friendship with Elvis in a new interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 61:34


    Larry Geller tells of his first meeting with Elvis, his subsequent friendship with him, as well as his time with Sebring International. Learn what a meeting with The Beatles led Elvis to do, Elvis' frustration with Hal Wallis and much more!! #larrygeller #elvispresley #thebeatles #halwallis #mindimiller #donwilsonshollywoodbeat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    EXCLUSIVE: Gennifer Flowers in a candid interview about her life, family and career!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 58:16


    Gennifer Flowers opens up about her life, her family, music, career and life on the road with Roy Clark and Buck Trent. Gennifer talks about Elvis, Dolly Parton and her career in journalism. And more... #genniferflowers #donwilsonshollywoodbeat #dollyparton #elvispresley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    EXCLUSIVE: Mindi Miller, Part 2. Also, Larry Geller also talks about Mindi and Elvis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 63:37


    Mindi Miller talks about her career and Elvis in a very candid interview. #mindimiller #elvispresley #larrygeller #donwilsonshollywoodbeat #switch #robertwagner --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    EXCLUSIVE: Mindi Miller in a in depth interview! (Part 1 of 2) Also, Peter Alden, and Krista Joy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 68:53


    Mindi Miller in a one hour interview talks about growing up in Hollywood and her adventures in show business. Plus, a farewell to Peter Alden with some audio clips from past shows with Kim Davis, and Shira and Larry Geller. #mindimiller #donwilsonshollywoodbeat #peteralden #kristajoy #kimdavis #larrygeller --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Guests: Sally A. Hoedel, author of the book Destined To Die Young. + A vintage Red West interview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 38:27


    Sally A. Hoedel discusses her book Destined To Die Young, a fascinating book about Elvis Presley. Plus, a vintage Red West interview from my vault. #sallyahoedel #redwest #elvispresley #donwilsonshollywoodbeat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    New Gennifer Flowers clips and a November 2019 interview. Gennifer talks about her new podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 33:22


    Exclusive: Gennifer Flowers talks about her new podcast and gives her prediction of Joe Biden's running mate! Gennifer tells Don about her life and career! Plus coping with the lockdown, and meeting Elvis... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Gennifer Flowers checks in on lockdown! Larry Geller, Mindi Miller,Laurel Goodwin and Glen Campbell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 34:20


    Gennifer Flowers checks in and lets us know what she is up to. Larry Geller and Mindi Miller on Elvis. Glen Campbell in a vintage 1995 interview with yours truly. Doris Terrana and Melinda Neal also appear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don interviews Glen Campbell in April 1995

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 17:26


    Glen Campbell discusses his career, John Wayne, Alan Jackson, Branson and his friendship with Elvis Presley. Promos: Patsy Andersen, Glen Campbell, Gennifer Flowers and Mindi Miller. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Elvis Memories: Rosemary Alden Starkey, Sara Matteson Ginger Alden and Kenny Rogers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 62:48


    Rosemary Alden Starkey in her first interview! Sara Matteson also returns. A solid hour of upbeat memories told for the first time. Don't miss it! Ginger Alden and Kenny Rogers also appear! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don's Exclusive 1993 J.D. Sumner Interview. The complete Tish Henley interview and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 35:33


    J.D. Sumner and Don talk in 1993 and the complete interview with Elvis' personal nurse Tish Henley. Plus comments by Ginger Alden, Bill Morris, Mindi Miller and Red West. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don's interview with Kimberly Davis Ward! Kim talks about her life with Richard Davis and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 51:45


    Kimberly Davis Ward shares her memories of her life with Richard Davis and his legacy. She also talks about George Klein, Cliff Gleaves, Priscilla Presley, her husband Steven Ward and The Triplets - a fight with Chrons for two of them. Plus the upcoming Elvis Presley Memorial Dinner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Outtakes of Rosemary Alden Starkey and Sara Matteson. Richard Davis, Larry Geller, Cliff Gleaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 55:06


    Rosemary Alden Starkey and Sara Matteson outtakes! Richard Davis talks about Elvis' chimp, Larry Geller discusses his hair care products, Casey Kasem discusses Cliff Gleaves, and Cliff talks about Elvis in Las Vegas and Houston. A full hour of fun and memories of Elvis! Kimberly Davis Ward, Krista Joy and Peter Alden also appear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Tony Curtis, Richard Davis, Larry Geller, Casey Kasem, George Klein, Mindi Miller, Red West, Ginger Alden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 60:04


    A look back on Don's exclusive interviews - featuring a new message from Ginger Alden and a promo for her new event. Listen for clips from Gennifer Flowers, TCB Radio Network, Sara Matteson and Cissie Young. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Gennifer Flowers in an exclusive one hour interview. She shares some little known things!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 49:51


    Gennifer Flowers on her Journalistic and Entertainment Career, Meeting Elvis Presley and Bill Clinton, plus her thoughts on President Trump, Nancy Pelosi and The Media! Listen up and take a ride... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Sara Matteson discusses An Evening with Ginger Alden. Listen for Ginger Alden and Jo Alden.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 46:47


    Sara Matteson tells of an upcoming event with Ginger Alden. Listen for a vintage clips of Elvis introducing the Aldens and Don and a vintage message from Jo Alden. Glen Campbell, Tony Curtis, Richard Davis tells a great Scatter story, Cliff Gleaves, Casey Kasem, George Klein, Sam Phillips, J.D. Sumner and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Mary Jenkins, Tony Curtis, Cliff Gleaves, J.D. Sumner, Alan Fortas, Red West & Casey Kasem.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 23:21


    Elvis' cook Mary Jenkins defends him over rumours. Tony Curtis is heard as well as Cliff Gleaves discussing Elvis' film career in the 60's. Casey Kasem gives Don advice and behind the scenes of the vintage promos. J.D. Sumner is heard from an upcoming show and a 25 year old message from Elaine Young. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Memphis Rocks: Billy Swan in the studio, Billy Lee Riley and J.M. Van Eaton at Sun Records in 1994.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 18:21


    Don interviews Billy Swan about his hit "I Can Help" and also interviews Sun Rockabilly Legends Billy Lee Riley and J.M. Van Eaton at Sun Records in 1994! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don talks to Elvis' private nurse Tish Henley Kirk - who lived at Graceland. Also, J.D. Sumner.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 18:48


    Tish Henley Kirk, Elvis' private nurse who lived on the grounds of Graceland and a preview of Don's upcoming J.D. Sumner interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    The Archives: Glen Campbell, Tony Curtis, George Klein, Stella Stevens and Rufus Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 24:31


    There is a bit of everything in this premiere show. Don has pulled audio clips from his archival interviews with Tony Curtis, Stella Stevens, Glen Campbell, George Klein and Rufus Thomas. Don talks about Marilyn Monroe and the home video release date of Quentin Tarantino's new film. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    A personal show: Don talks about the loss of his family in 1971, his faith and health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 18:40


    Don talks about the deaths of his parents and sister in a 1971 train accident and his faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Interviews with Elvis' Inner Circle, Part 2. Richard Davis, Cliff Gleaves, Ronnie Tutt and Red West.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 28:05


    This episodes features Elvis' friends and his legendary drummer, Ronnie Tutt! Promos by Elvis' announcer Al Dvorin, Mindi Miller and Sam Phillips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Ronnie McDowell talks about "The King Is Gone". Plus, Wayne Jackson of the Memphis Horns.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 15:52


    Singer Ronnie McDowell talks about his hit song and being a lifelong Elvis fan. Wayne Jackson talks about the 1969 American Sessions with Elvis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don interviews Joyce Bova about her book Don't Ask Forever: My Love Affair with Elvis.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 25:43


    Don's 1994 interview with Joyce Bova about her relationship with Elvis Presley. Included in the episode is a new promo from Joyce. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Mindi Miller on Elvis' Spirituality - a new interview! George Klein, Richard Davis & Cliff Gleaves.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 26:53


    Mindi Miller speaks about Elvis and his Spirituality. George Klein talks about Jayne Mansfield and Elvis. Cliff Gleaves remembers the 50's, Richard Davis talks about Elvis in Hawaii in 1965. Cissie Young celebrates 4 years as EPFC President. Thanks to TCB Radio Network for the clip of Peter Alden and Kim Davis Ward. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Glen Campbell, Richard Davis, George Klein, Mindi Miller, Linda Thompson, Red West and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 57:42


    My first hour podcast! Memories of Elvis: Ginger Alden, Glen Campbell, Tony Curtis, Shira and Larry Geller, Richard Davis, Cliff Gleaves, Mary Jenkins, Krista Joy, Mindi Miller, Sam Phillips, The Sweet Inspirations, Linda Thompson, Red West, Sonny West and Cissie Lowe Young! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Memories: Tony Curtis, Cliff Gleaves, Casey Kasem, Janet Leigh,Gail Stanton, Red West and Sonny West

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 26:21


    A bit of this and that from Don's personal collection of memories. Listen for Ginger Alden, Army Archerd, Gennifer Flowers, Kathy Garver, Knox Phillips, Celeste Yarnall and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Dark Shadows - Excerpts from the 1994 NYC Convention. For diehard fans of the series.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 14:01


    Jonathan Frid, Roger Davis, Louis Edmonds, Lara Parker, Michael Stroka in vintage comments about the classic ABC-TV gothic soap "Dark Shadows" 1966- 1971. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don talks with Elvis' U.S. Army Sergeant Ira Jones in a vintage interview.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 22:44


    Sgt. Ira Jones shares his memories of Elvis in the U.S. Army. Promos from Ginger Alden, Joe Esposito and Cliff Gleaves. Plus, the U.S. Army Airborne --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Elvis' Stepbrother David Stanley, J.D. Sumner and more! Don also tells of his meeting The Rat Pack.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 33:13


    Don sits down with Elvis' stepbrother David Stanley who tells of his life with Elvis, the personal memories and working security in a dramatic situation. and Don looks back on meeting The Rat Pack and Nancy Sinatra. Don gives his personal views on the "Baby, It's Cold Outside" controversy and shares a recording of Joey Bishop. J.D. Sumner weighs in on a practical joke that Elvis pulled on him (David Stanley also discusses it) listen for Joe Esposito, Lamar Fike, and Cliff Gleaves. Gennifer Flowers does a promo and Cissie Lowe Young invites you to her Elvis fan club. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Elvis - The King of Hollywood, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 17:41


    An overview of Elvis' 1950's films. Comments by Cliff Gleaves, Casey Kasem, Mindi Miller and Cissie Young. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Cissie Lowe Young, President of Elvis: Find Out What's Happening - Then and Now EPFC.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 14:17


    Don talks with Cissie Lowe Young about her Elvis fan club and Glen Campbell remembers Elvis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    An interview with Lamar Fike, a longtime member of Elvis' inner circle. Red West also guests.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 15:44


    Lamar Fike talks with Don about some funny situations, Elvis' music, security and enduring legacy. This interview was recorded in Memphis in 1992. Lamar Fike, 1935-2011 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Larry Geller, Mindi Miller and Anne Helm! Exclusive interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 54:13


    A special one hour edition: Brand new interviews with Larry Geller, Mindi Miller, and Anne Helm. This show focuses on some untold stories about Elvis. What did Paul Newman tell him? Elvis' plans from his last year,his Spirituality, beginnings and much more! A must listen for Elvis fans and music lovers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don interviews Egil "Bud" Krough, assistant to President Richard Nixon.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 23:40


    Bud Krough looks back on Elvis' visit to The White House to meet President Nixon. Promos from James Burton, George Klein and Linda Gail Lewis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Vintage Interviews with J.D. Sumner and George Klein!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 17:14


    This episode features J.D. Sumner, the Gospel Music legend and background singer for Elvis. George Klein, Elvis' longtime friend and legendary radio announcer. Promos: Diana Goodman, Red West and Sam Thompson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don interviews The Sweet Inspirations! Estelle Brown, Sylvia Shemwell and Myrna Smith in 1992.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 25:20


    The Sweet Inspirations talk about their career and working with Elvis Presley. Promos from: Mindi Miller, Sam Phillips, Joe Esposito, J.D. Sumner and more... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Interviews with Elvis' Inner Circle: Richard Davis, Cliff Gleaves, Sam Phillips and Red West

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 32:16


    This episode features interviews with members of Elvis' Inner Circle: Richard Davis, Cliff Gleaves and Red West. Special clips from Gennifer Flowers, Shira and Larry Geller, Sam Phillips and Kim Davis Ward. Plus Krista Joy and Peter Alden from TCB Radio Network. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/don-wilson5/message

    Don Wilson's Hollywood Beat (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 0:49


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