Front Row Classics

The Member of the Wedding Front Row Classics is taking a look at a classic example of a Broadway play turned into a movie. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1952’s The Member of the Wedding. Based on the novel and play by Carson McCullers, the film maintains the themes of the play which include … Continue reading Ep. 510- The Member of the Wedding → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

I’m a Believer Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author Mark Bego. Mark has updated Mickey Dolenz’s memoir just in time for the 60th anniversary of The Monkees. This honest and funny look back recounts Mickey’s memories of the highs and lows of the crazy adventures of The Monkees. Brandon and Mark chat about … Continue reading Ep. 509- I’m a Believer with Mark Bego → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Seven Days in May Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most taut political thrillers of the 1960s. Brandon welcomes ,film historian, Paul T. Klein to discuss 1962’s Seven Days in May. The film captures the paranoia and claustrophobia of the Cold War era in a way that still captivates. Brandon … Continue reading Ep. 508- Seven Days in May → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Banton of Paramount Front Row Classics is happy to welcome author Howard Gutner. Howard has recently penned a book devoted to the life and career of costume designer, Travis Banton. “Banton of Paramount: Haute Couture in Hollywood’s Golden Age” looks at the man responsible for creating the images of legendary women like Carole Lombard, Mae … Continue reading Ep. 507-Banton of Paramount with Howard Gunter → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Top 5 Sweltering Movies Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen are taking a look at movies where heat radiates from the screen. Brandon and Maureen discuss their personal top 5 films that makes your home theater feel humid just from their aesthetic. The two cover films from the … Continue reading Ep. 506-Top 5 Most Sweltering Movies with Maureen Lenker → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Summer Movies Fall is here but summer seemed to linger forever. So, we have just a bit of lingering summer content for you. Brandon is joined by John Dellaporta to discuss the films, from classics to recent blockbusters, that define the season for them.   Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassicsTwitter: @FRNCLASSICSEmail: classicsfrn@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/Instagram: frontrowclassicspod Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Charlie High Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome performer/singer, Charlie High. Charlie is a New York-based performer who has a true appreciation for golden age show business and the Great American Songbook. Brandon and Charlie discuss his origins as a performer, the love of entertainment and the best of Broadway. They also discuss his … Continue reading Ep. 504- Celebrating Showbiz with Charlie High → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

50 Movie Nights Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave has recently penned, “50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classics Films”. The book features insightful and warm conversations with 50 notable entertainment figures discussing their favorite classic films. Brandon and Dave chats about his experiences … Continue reading Ep. 503- 50 Movie Nights with Dave Karger → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Love in the Afternoon and Evening Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Mayukh Sen and author, Charlotte Druckman. The two have penned a fascinating cultural analysis and celebration of the art of soap operas. “Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essay and Conversations on Soap Operas” is a love-letter to an often misunderstood genre. … Continue reading Ep. 502- Love in the Afternoon & Evening with Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

James Mason Front Row Classics is taking a look at the film career of James Mason. Brandon is joined by friend of the pod, James Duke Mason (grandson of James Mason), and author Madeline King Porter. Madeline has recently penned a wonderful examination of Mason’s life and career. “James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot” … Continue reading Ep. 501-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Episode 500 Front Row Classics is celebrating 500 episodes. We’re taking it a little simpler. Brandon is solo for this episode. He’ll be answering questions from listeners and regular contributors to Front Row Classics while also giving some thoughts about what the show has meant to him. Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassicsTwitter: @FRNCLASSICSEmail: classicsfrn@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/Instagram: frontrowclassicspod Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Next Time We Love Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most underrated romantic melodrama’s of the 1930s. Brandon is joined, once again, by author and film professor Marsha Gordon. Brandon and Marsha are chatting about 1936’s Next Time We Love. Based on Ursula Parrott’s novel, the film features the wonderful … Continue reading Ep. 499- Next Time We Love → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Night Nurse Front Row Classics is taking a look at a classic pre-code film from Warner Brothers. We’re discussing Night Nurse from 1931. Brandon is joined once again by author Andre Darlington. Andre is the author of “Forbidden Cocktails”, released in 2024 by TCM and Running Press. Brandon and Andre discuss the film which includes … Continue reading Ep. 498- Night Nurse → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Roddy Front Row Classics is taking a look at the life of Roddy McDowall Brandon is joined by Samuel Garza Bernstein to discuss his book, “Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life — From “How Green Was My Valley” to “Lassie” to “Planet of the Apes”. The two chat about Roddy’s remarkable acting career as well as … Continue reading Ep. 497- Celebrating Roddy McDowall with Samuel Garza Bernstein → Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://classics136634685.wordpress.com/

Summertime We’re celebrating Labor Day weekend with Katharine Hepburn. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner and Peter Martin to discuss 1955’s Summertime. The three discuss the beautiful Venice locations and sensitive direction from David Lean. The discussion also focuses on the acting clinic provided by both Hepburn and Rossanno Brazzi. Don't forget to follow/reach us … Continue reading Ep. 496-Summertime →

The Value of a Single Human Being Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most harrowing and thought provoking films in history. We’re discussing 1961’s Judgement at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer. Brandon is ,once again, joined by author and film historian Chris Yogerst. Brandon and Chris discuss the origins and … Continue reading Ep. 495- Judgement at Nuremberg →

Juliet Prowse Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Juliet Prowse, niece to the legendary entertainer Juliet Prowse. Juliet has penned a wonderful tribute to her aunt called “Juliet Prowse: Born to Dance: The Extraordinary Life Story of My Aunt”. Brandon and Juliet chat about her aunt’s upbringing in South Africa and what led her … Continue reading Ep. 494- Celebrating Juliet Prowse →

Loving Lucy Front Row Classics welcomes television historian Thomas J. Watson. Tom is also a former publicist and production assistant who worked closely with Lucille Ball and has contributed a great deal to her television legacy. This great discussion is a celebration of the Lucy Legacy. Brandon and Tom chat about his origins as a … Continue reading Ep. 493-Loving Lucy with Thomas J. Watson →

Katharine Kramer Front Row Classics welcomes producer, actress, singer & journalist, Katharine Kramer. Brandon and Katharine are discussing the legacy of her father, legendary film director Stanley Kramer. The two discuss how films such as Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremberg and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner still have relevance in 2026. Katherine also discusses … Continue reading Ep. 492- Interview with Katharine Kramer →

Jungle Red Front Row Classics is taking a look at a true guilty pleasure this week. Brandon is joined by two friends of the podcast, Tony Maietta and Ben Burke to break down 1956’s The Opposite Sex. This misguided remake of The Women has an impressive cast, yet unfortunately failed to capture the same magic … Continue reading Ep. 491-The Opposite Sex →

Love in the Moonlight Front Row Classics welcomes back actress and content creator Cassidy Krygger. Cassidy is joined by director Jonathan Zsofi to discuss the their collaboration on the romantic short film, Love in the Moonlight. This film takes inspiration from classic Hollywood films such as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. They take Brandon through … Continue reading Ep. 490- Love in the Moonlight with Cassidy Krygger and Jonathan Zsofi →

Portrait in Black Front Row Classics is celebrating the work of legendary producer Ross Hunter. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back Paul Walsh to discuss 1960’s Portrait in Black. This melodramatic suspense thriller stars Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn, Sandra Dee John Gavin and Anna May Wong in her final film performance. Brandon and Paul discuss … Continue reading Ep. 489- Portrait in Black →

Vanessa and Duke Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome two great friends of the podcast. Brandon welcomes James Duke Mason and Vanessa O’Neil to discuss a recent experience they shared on the Warner Brothers lot. They retraced the steps of their grandparents, James Mason and Judy Garland, during the production of A Star is … Continue reading Ep. 488- Celebrating Hollywood Legacy with James Duke Mason and Vanessa O’Neil →

Randy Haberkamp Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome film historian Randy Haberkamp. Randy recently retired as the Executive Vice President of the Library, Archive and Sci-Tech for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where he held various positions for 23 years.  Brandon and Randy discuss some of his best memories from the … Continue reading Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp →

Jason and the Argonauts Front Row Classics is taking a look at another great summer movie with 1963’s Jason and the Argonauts. Brandon is joined by author Christopher McKittrick to discuss this pioneering triumph in fantasy storytelling and special effects. Much of the discussion is dedicated to the legendary Ray Harryhausen whose stop-motion animation and … Continue reading Ep. 486- Jason and the Argonauts →

Bewitched Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back Dr. Taylor Cole Miller. Taylor is an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Brandon and Taylor are celebrating the 1960s sitcom, Bewitched. A favorite of both, each gives a couple favorite episodes while celebrating the impact and laughter this magical show … Continue reading Ep. 485-Tribute to Bewitched with Taylor Cole Miller →

Nicolas King Front Row Classics welcomes stage, screen and Broadway performer, Nicolas King. Brandon and Nicolas chat about growing up loving classic film &  music. They, then discuss Nicolas’ life in show business including his run as Chip in Beauty & the Beast on Broadway. Nicolas also celebrates many of the show business legends who … Continue reading Ep. 484- Interview with Nicolas King →

Welcome Linda Gray Welcome Back, Scott Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome legendary actress Linda Gray. Brandon and Linda discuss her upbringing in Los Angeles which led to modeling jobs and a career in acting. We chat about her most famous role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas as well as her connection to … Continue reading Ep. 483- Interview with Linda Gray →

Welcome Back, Scott Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend Scott Nevins. Scott is an award winning host comedian and interviewer. Brandon and Scott chat about their mutual love of Broadway musicals, Judy Garland and Hollywood history. Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassicsTwitter: @FRNCLASSICSEmail: classicsfrn@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/Instagram: frontrowclassicspod

Cash on Demand Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend Jeremy Arnold for another Christmas in July. Brandon and Jeremy are highlighting the unsung noir heist thriller, Cash on Demand from 1961. Set during the Christmas season, this well-written British thriller stars Peter Cushing and André Morrell in to unforgettable performances. Produced by Hammer Films, … Continue reading Ep. 481- Christmas in July-Cash on Demand (1961) →

Justin Root Front Row Classics welcomes host, actor, and content creator Justin Root. As host of “The Justin Root Show”, he provides viewers a glimpse into the history of Hollywood and Los Angeles history. Brandon and Justin discuss his love of pop culture and L.A. They also chat about his memorable encounters with legends such … Continue reading Ep. 480- Chatting Pop Culture and L.A. History with Justin Root →

Musicals Great Musicals Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Derek Lajeunesse of The Dream Factory podcast. Brandon and Derek are celebrating the storied Arthur Freed Unit from MGM. The two discuss how MGM musicals made an impact on their lives and highlight some of the most pivotal films of that era. You can find … Continue reading Ep. 479- Celebrating the Arthur Freed Unit with Derek Lajeunesse →

Mr. Blandings Front Row Classics is taking a look at a genuine comedy classic. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner to discuss 1948’s Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. The film features flawless performances from Cary Grant, Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas. Brandon and Scott chat about the comedic highlights and how the movie represent … Continue reading Ep. 478- Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House →

Reds Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most underrated romantic epics in film history. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are commemorating the 45th anniversary of Warren Beatty’s Reds. The two discuss the epic scope and big ideas on Beatty’s film which also includes performances from Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Edward Herrmann and … Continue reading Ep. 477-Reds →

Film Noir Fatal Women Front Row Classics is taking a look the women of Film Noir. Brandon welcomes authors/film historians Alain Silver and James Ursini to discuss their book, “Film Noir Fatal Women” which provides a visual narrative of many of the most pivotal women of the genre. The book utilizes over 400 photographs to … Continue reading Ep. 476- Film Noir Fatal Women with Alain Silver and James Ursini →

On Golden Pond Front Row Classics is continuing its summer viewing by taking a look at one of the most loved films of the 1980s. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1981’s On Golden Pond. Based on the celebrated play by Ernest Thompson, the movie still has the power to tickle your funny bone and … Continue reading Ep. 475-On Golden Pond →

It’s Magic Front Row Classics is celebrating summer with 1948’s Romance on the High Seas. The movie marked an auspicious film debut for the legendary Doris Day. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the movie showcases all of the best Warner Bros had to offer. Brandon is joined once again by Mary-Catherine Pazzano and Dana Harrison to … Continue reading Ep. 474-Romance on the High Seas →

Catching Up with Tony Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back our friend, Tony Maietta. Tony joins Brandon for his birthday week and the two chat all things classic film. The conversation covers everything from 1940s melodramas to 1970s sitcoms. Be sure to catch Tony’s podcast , Going Hollywood, at https://www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com/. Don't forget to … Continue reading Ep. 473-Catching Up with Tony Maietta →

Ava Gardner Front Row Classics is celebrating the legendary Ava Gardner. Brandon welcomes graphic designer, writer and Board Member of the Ava Gardner Museum Lora Stocker. Brandon and Lora discuss Ava’s life & career and what the Ava Gardner Museum (located in North Carolina) has to offer. They also discuss Lora’s background and fandom of … Continue reading Ep. 472- The Ava Gardner Museum with Lora Stocker →

A Century of Hitchcock Front Row Classics welcomes author Tony Lee Moral. Tony recently penned “A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, The Myths, The Legacy”. He addressed a series of narratives regarding the Master of Suspense through new archival research and unpublished interviews.  Now available from The University Press of Kentucky wherever books are sold … Continue reading Ep. 471- A Century of Hitchcock with Tony Lee Moral →

Celebrating Bette Front Row Classics is celebrating the legendary Bette Davis by taking a look at some of her most underrated performances. Brandon is joined by Staff Editor of Entertainment Weekly, Rance Collins. Brandon and Rance are both unabashed Davis fans and have compiled their personal top 5 underrated performances of the legendary star. Let … Continue reading Ep. 470- Most Underrated Performances of Bette Davis with Rance Collins →

Beach Blanket Bingo Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back our friend John Malahy. John, author of TCM and Running Press’ wonderful “Summer Movies” book joins Brandon to chat about the popular series of “Beach Party” movies of the 1960s. The two cover Frankie, Annette and all of the fun/bizarre cameos. The films also … Continue reading Ep. 469- Celebrating Summer and the Beach Party Movies with John Malahy →