True Stories Of Tinseltown

John and I talk about some movies we just don't think are happy endings. From mommas boys, wrong love interests and lots more. I had lots of fun. Many of the movies we talk about you should be able to find on YouTube.  Of course there are spoilers, if you have seen these flicks I wonder if you agree.. Thanks so much to John. He's the best. Thanks to you all that listen, Grace xo You can find all John's books wherever books are sold. John's amazon authors page https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1738608764&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can listen anywhere podcasts are played You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

Joel was such a great guest. He has great stories about his dad, who was the only agent to receive an Emmy award, and Normans gallery of star clients, Natalie Wood, Kim Novak, and many more. Joel talks about his own interactions with so many old Hollywood greats. Joel truly was and is mega FAB!!  There is so much we didn't get to talk about so Joel will make a return visit.   Thanks so much to Joel, and mostly thanks to all that listen. I so appreciate you all, Grace xo You can get Joels wonderful book on amazon, and anywhere else books are sold.  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joel-Brokaw/author/B0DM918WFQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5ea333c4-4e66-4dd2-912f-823a7e258873 You can Contact me at    truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

John's latest book is a lot of fun. He chose some great performances that got no love from The Academy. We discuss some of my faves, including one of my autumn Halloween faves, Rosemary's Baby.  Why he thinks Mia should have gotten a nod for her Rosemary..As a PS. She got served divorce papers from Frank Sinatra while on the set..OUCH!  I had a great time as usual as we yakked away. Thanks so much to John. Also thanks so much to all you that listen, Grace xo   www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpg_MqW-eF8 You can check out the book and all his others on Johns author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    

Caroline and I discuss her informative and fun read Crazy Old Ladies: The Story Of Hag Horror. We talk Joan, Bette, the fascinating genre, and all our other beloved babes doing their best to horrify and entertain us. I had lots of fun.  Thanks so much to Caroline. She was great and loves my girl Joan! Mostly thanks to you, the listeners. I so appreciate all of you. Grace xo You can buy the book wherever books are sold. Here's Carolines author page She has written lots of wonderful books https://www.amazon.com/stores/%28Journalist%29-Caroline-Young/author/B00GSGL702?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpg_MqW-eF8

Lisa  and Paula join me to discuss their fab book Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance. Eleanor is widely thought to be one of the best (some people say the best) dancer in the grand old days of Classic Hollywood. Get to Know Eleanor through their eyes. We learn a lot about her wonderful career and her very tumultuous marriage to Glen Ford. You will like her a lot. I know I did. Thanks so much to Paula and Paula. You both were so fun! You can get the book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Eleanor-Powell-Dance-Screen-Classics/dp/0813197880/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15XRBRVNX6MFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IECMK9zw8KSdi5snul0k1lPCLtj2mWtFGi65_HSmif93piKCkkq4t9fqDqH4SeIqqkPJA0xVleEolivIbcGbMVUJuBb6hBSnUNj5jFAyI3c.FN8pmyNUq7dEnO_XE3nLJvqMxXLpvyeJ0bl8p1GJtDg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Born+To+Dance.Eleanor+Powell&qid=1714649428&s=books&sprefix=born+to+dance.eleanor+powell%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1   Thanks to everyone that listens, Love you all, Grace   Eleanor dancing her heart out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjVfXQLzwA   www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

I talk to Dwayne Epstein about his book Killin' Generals..It's all great info on al, things behind the scenes. We talk about the actors like Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown and the whole gang, and so much more.. Thanks so much to Dwayne for coming on the show and mostly to all of you that listen. You are the best!! Grace xo You can get the book anywhere books are sold.  Dwaynes amazon authors page https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dwayne+Epstein&i=stripbooks&crid=1LQDX2NU384PB&sprefix=dwayne+epstein%2Cstripbooks%2C87&ref=nb_sb_noss_1     You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488  https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

Today's guest is award-winning author Anthony J. Mohr who talks about his book, Every Other Weekend, Coming of Age with Two Different Dads.  We talk about the  contrasting lifestyles of Anthony's two fathers. One a movie/tv star, the other a successful business man.He tells of his families relationships against the backdrop of glamorous Hollywood and everyday realities. Tony is a great guy. Also listen for the cameo of Bob, his sweet woof.. Thanks so much to Tony for coming on the show.. Mostly thanks to all of you that listen. I so appreciate it. Love, Grace Tonys book can be found anywhere they sell them. https://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Weekend-Anthony-Mohr/dp/1646639006/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QPUOIZ99TU2Y&keywords=anthony+j+mohr+every+other+weekend&qid=1707240863&sprefix=Anthony+J+%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1 You can check out Gerald in this flick..He's been in tons of movies and TV shows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8a9UMqSzY&t=838s Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown You can listen anywhere podcasts are played.          

 In this episode we chat about their latest book C'mon Get Happy, The Making of Summer Stock We discuss the unexpected hurdles, notable musical performances, and enthusiastic viewer reactions the film generated. They also shed light on Judy Garlands personal struggles and her professional relationship with co-star Gene Kelly. There are so many wonderful tidbits. We get a glimpse into the classic Hollywood system, drawing attention to the memorable performances of the supporting cast and the film's significant impact decades after it was initially released. Thanks so much to David and Tom. They are sweller then swell. Mostly Thanks to you all that listen. You are the best!! Grace xo You can get the book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Fantle/author/B001K7UKCA?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can listen anywhere podcasts are played.. PS Sorry for the scratchiness on Davids connection.  

Boze is wonderful as usual and we talk about his 29th (wowsa)book.. Game Show Confidential... We talk the early scandals, up to today.   Thanks so much to Boze for coming on the show..You are a doll.. Mostly Thanks To You All For Listening, Grace xoxo   Boze author page https://www.amazon.com/stores/Boze-Hadleigh/author/B000APSH3M?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true I'm planning on posting my first Tinseltown Tidbit FINALLY  on youtube December 1. I hope you all join me.    YouTube.com/truestoriesoftinseltown   You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

Stone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff.. Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!! Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!! Grace xo Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!! https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ   This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84  

Stone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff.. Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!! Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com   Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!! Grace   xo Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!! https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists  Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ   This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84  

I talk to best selling Author Robert Matzen on his wonderful book Season Of The Gods. Its all about how the film Casablanca came to be.. Its historical fiction but all the behind the scenes info and people are absolutely a true story of tinseltown.. I learned so much and gained a deeper appreciation after I read his book.. He really is great.. Thanks so much to Robert for coming on the show!! You can check out seasons Of The God and his other books here.. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Matzen/author/B001HD2ZAC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Find out more about Robert https://robertmatzen.com Thanks to you all that listen!! Grace xo My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023.. You can Contact me at  truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488  https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

I fell in love with Eve at first chat. She is fun and boy does she know classic Hollywood. We talk about her fab new book and all about Lupe.  Forgive if I say Lup AAAAA if its Lup EEEEE. You say tomato I say tomahhtoo (actually I say tomato).   Eve has written a bunch of old Hollywood bios. You can check out Lupe, and others on Eve's amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eve-Golden/author/B000APSXOA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   You can listen wherever podcasts are played iTunes/truestoriesoftinseltown Thanks so much to Eve and all my listeners Grace Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown instagram, YouTube , pinterest.     

OOOOOOPSSSSS. I had posted an oldie but greatie of Johns that was our last show in September. It was a weird mixup between my editor and myself. One time out of 200 aint nothing to kick about, but still...ooooooppppss.. Anyhow apologies to all, and especially the darling John.. so now we truly have the new show. Thanks everyone. Thanks to you as well Robert..   The Fab John DiLeo and I talk some interesting casting choices that never did the films. Lots of shockers. My fave is Grace Kelly as Maggie The Cat in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.."Oh Brick" That, I would have loved to see or at least a couple scenes.  Thanks so much to John for breaking the double digits as a guest on TSOTT. I always have fun.. Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are the best!! Much love, Grace Johns author page  https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488  https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

Lara's book on Marion is very good, and meticulously researched. Marion has always fascinated me. We talk Citizen Kane, William Randolph Hearst, his boring parties, Marion's relationship with Charlie Chaplin, rumors of Marion's niece really being Marion and W.R.H. lovechild, and so much more. Enjoy my first show of 2023..YIKES!! Much Thanks to Lara for coming on the show. You can get Lara's book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RK74M5F3S1DO&keywords=Lara+Gabrielle&qid=1673101842&s=books&sprefix=lara+gabrielle%2Cstripbooks%2C99&sr=1-1 I wish everyone a belated Happy new Year!! I hope it's a great one for all. Love you all, Grace Check out my pinterest True Stories Of Tinseltown (how did I ever come up with that name?) Lot's of great pics, many with wonderful articles.  I'm going to FINALLY be posting to my instagram.  You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

I know it's late but Merry Christmas to All!! Some of my family are on to talk fave Christmas movies, cartoons, and our memories..  I know its not fun for most people listening to others memories. It's a gift to my precious family. I love them dearly.   So if you listen or not, I just wanted to wish you all a great day, or hope you had a great day. Also I want to wish you a happy healthy 2023..These past couple years have been doozies, but a new day and year, and, yes,  anything can happen. I hope its all good for you all!!! Love you much, Grace    

I speak to the fabulous Julian David Stone about his best selling book in film industry genre, It's Alive! It's a historical novel on the drama it took to finally get Frankenstein to the silver screen. Yes, it's a novel, but all people are real, and tons of great true info on all the peeps. The dialogue was added in to make it a great read. It's a lot of fun..Lots of good stuff on Bela and Boris. I also rediscovered via Julians book the word 'stout'. I had a lot of fun with Julian.  Thanks so much to Julian for being a guest on the show. Mostly Thank You To You, The Listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you!! Much love, Grace The multi talented Julian has written many books. Did two mini bio's on Frankie, wrote a fun short film.. Here's his website. https://www.juliandavidstone.com Here's his authors page on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julian-David-Stone/author/B00GMSI5RO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true I'm so looking forward To Julian coming on again in January to talk about his book No Camera's Allowed: My Career As An Outlaw Rock And Roll Photographer.. It's gonna be so much fun!! You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

I talk to my series partner in crime, and pal April Vevea Chambers on her really great book, Marilyn Monroe: A Day In The Life..Which is really many days in the life. April covers everything from her birth til the legacy of today. There are so many things that I never knew. You all know from listening to April that she knows her stuff. April has personal letters, receipts, documents, and so much more. April has a great take on Marilyn..The Sex Symbol, The Icon, and most importantly, the human being. Much thanks to April for coming on the show. I truly love her, and admire her depth of knowledge, especially about Classic Hollywood blondes.  Her book will be everywhere but right now you can get it here. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marilyn-monroe-april-vevea/1124127913?ean=9798823124898 Her website www.classichollywoodblondes.com Mostly thanks to you wonderful listeners. I appreciate you all so much.. Much love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!   This is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD.. I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon  who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..   Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you.. Much love, Grace xoxo Steves channel https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up. My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023.. You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

This is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD.. I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon  who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..   Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you.. Much love, Grace xoxo Steves channel https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up. My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023.. You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

I had a wonderful time talking to Burt about the Reel AND Real life tough guy Lawrence Tierney. Lawrence was a fascinating man, who could recite poetry, knew all the classics, and was a brawler with multiple arrests. Was he bad to the bone, just b b bad, or misunderstood? His career spanned decades, with lots of droughts in between. Grab a cup of joe, hot chocolate, a glass of vino, or your beverage of choice and have a listen to the story of this interesting dude..   Thanks so much to the fabulous Burt!! Mostly thanks so much to my listeners.  Much love! Grace xo You can get Burts book wherever books are sold. Here is Burts author page https://www.amazon.com/Burt-Kearns/e/B001K8K538/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

  Stone and I continue our discussion on a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!!  We planned on an hour, but we can yak! Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi and Peter Lorre imatations  and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones) are on YouTube. If I link them they will most likely be taken down.  Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are  listeners from England, that have brightened my days!  Who loves all of you baby? I do!! Grace xoxo P.S. Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: ) My dude is a city kitty, so only supervised jaunts down the hall on my floor..  Stone's author page https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1   I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed.. You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown      

Stone and I discuss a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!!  We planned on an hour, but we can yak! Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi, Peter Lorre, and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones) are on YouTube. If I link them they will most likely be taken down.  Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are  listeners from England, that have brightened my days!  Who loves you baby? I do!! Grace xoxo P.S. Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: ) Stone's author page https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1   I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed.. You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I talk to Ryan Uytdewilligan about his wonderful book Killing John Wayne: The Making Of The Conquerer.  It's a fascinating read about one of the most horrible films ever made. John Wayne as Gengis Kahn..What was he thinking?? Also about the film location being where nuclear fallout was. Did over 200 + people die of cancer that worked on the  film because of the nukes? Was it more then 200 +?? Did John Wayne get cancer because of that film, or cigarettes, or a combo of both?? Was Howard Hughes an indirect murderer?? Its also very timely because of the Armageddon talk, then the nomageddon the next day??  I want to thank Ryan so much for coming on the show. You can get his book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099W23531/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0   Mostly thanks so much to all who listen. Special thanks to Rachel for info that the podcast wasn't posting all over.. Much love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown        

I talk to Ryan Uytdewilligan about his wonderful book Killing John Wayne: The Making Of The Conquerer.  It's a fascinating read about one of the most horrible films ever made. John Wayne as Gengis Kahn..What was he thinking?? Also about the film location being where nuclear fallout was. Did over 200 + people die of cancer that worked on the  film because of the nukes? Was it more then 200 +?? Did John Wayne get cancer because of that film, or cigarettes, or a combo of both?? Was Howard Hughes an indirect murderer?? Its also very timely because of the Armageddon talk, then the nomageddon the next day??  I want to thank Ryan so much for coming on the show. You can get his book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099W23531/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0   Mostly thanks so much to all who listen. Special thanks to Rachel for info that the podcast wasn't posting all over.. Much love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me.. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

Here we go again!! Fingers crossed this posts everywhere. Its supposed to finally fixed. I have sent this show out so many times. The fabulous Rachel emailed me that none of my shows had been loaded to other podcast hosting sites. If this goes through I will fill you in later. Thanks so much RACHEL!!! show description I found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and behind the scenes info. I had watched the Misfits when I was much younger and did not like it. Now that I'm older, know more about the actors, and life I was deeply moved. Clark Gable thought it was his best film. Unfortunately, he died two weeks after filming at the age of 59. Lots of stuff on Marilyn and her marriage unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was. Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.  Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here http//themagnificent60s.com Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts.   Love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

This is my fifth time trying to post. The fabulous Rachel emailed me that none of my shows had been loaded to other podcast hosting sites. If this goes through I will fill you in later.  show description I found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and behind the scenes info. I had watched the Misfits when I was much younger and did not like it. Now that I'm older, know more about the actors, and life I was deeply moved. Clark Gable thought it was his best film. Unfortunately, he died two weeks after filming at the age of 59. Lots of stuff on Marilyn and her marriage unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was. Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.  Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here http//themagnificent60s.com Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts. Lot's of tough life stuff, as we all have.  Love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown        

I found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and behind the scenes info. I had watched the Misfits when I was much younger and did not like it. Now that I'm older, know more about the actors, and life I was deeply moved. Clark Gable thought it was his best film. Unfortunately, he died two weeks after filming at the age of 59. Lots of stuff on Marilyn and her marriage unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was. Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.  Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here http//themagnificent60s.com Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts. Lot's of tough life stuff, as we all have.  Love, Grace You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown  

My friend Alexis Hunter is back. Did I ever tell you we were really friends?? HA!!!!  Alex's book has been reissued with a new chapter and great pics of her and Joi. WE discuss the silicone injections that helped kill Joi, and the horrible face and body trends that have people running to unsavory "Doctors" and sometimes paying the ultimate price. Big Butts are in, are they now that Kim and Khloe Kardashian have had their butt implants removed?? Silicone and CEMENT are a few of the things that have been injected into women's bodies. Do sex symbols always have to have big breasts? Joi and other's certainly thought so, and were under the pressure for the biggest breasts.  We talk love, dangerous procedures, Alex having a true life after Joi died, which was fifty years ago.  It's fun and also serious about the lengths, mostly women go to, to have face and body beautiful.  I will post pic of cement lady on www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown Thanks so much to Alex for being a wonderful guest. Her  Thanks mostly to my audience! Who loves ya? I do!! Grace   Joi Lansing....A Body To Die For....A Love Story, should be selling anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/JOI-LANSING-BODY-Story-hardback/dp/1593937997/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664038415&sr=1-1   You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page.    PS Celebrate Big Butts! Little Butts! All Butts are beautiful!!!    

I talk to Jerome Charyn, about his Book Big Red. Its fiction, but so much in non fiction. Our narrator is Rusty, a lesbian that just loves her some corduroy pants.  Harry Cohn Asks Rusty to become Rita's private secretary, but really to spy on Orson and Rita. True talk about their marriage, the making of The Lady From Shanghai, renting Errol Flynn's boat, his feelings about Orson and Rita, and her unhappy marriage to her second husband. We  also talk about Rita's early onset Alzheimers. So much good stuff. Book is fun and sad. Poor Rita.  We talked about Jeromes favorite movie..Citizen Kane, I don't agree that its the best, (I had to put up my dukes) but I don't know which movie is, its all relative..I personally HATE Gone With The Wind, and for a long time critics thought it was the best flick of all time.    Lots of Hollywood info and we never really got all the info on why Jerome does not think Classic Hollywood was "The Golden Age".     Thanks so much to Jerome. He was a delight. His author page https://www.amazon.com/Jerome-Charyn/e/B001H6WJVO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662568948&sr=1-1   Thanks mostly to the listeners! You Rule!!! Love, Grace   Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.    

I missed you all!!! My bud John and I did a 75th anniversary tribute to movies from 1947. They vary from Santa, an angel and a ghost, turning back the clock, plus some noirs..   I had so much fun being back and being with John. John's author page https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662054501&sr=8-1   John is making some appearances. https://blackbearfilm.com http://rivertownfilm.org  Helen Hayes on film   I will be starting a new project. It will be True Stories Of Tinseltown tidbits.. No bio's just 5 to 15 minutes of a story, scandals, odd deaths, ghosts, suicide..Fun Stuff..HA!!  Just lots of different things.  It will be on YouTube. I'm going to start posting on my www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown Also there is a group page for everybody that wants to post their own pics, questions, and info. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup   Some great guests are on the way and its time for a series on Classic Hollywood Dreamboats.. Thanks so much to John who brings fabulous knowledge and enthusiasm to every show.. Thanks for hanging in. The break did me good and I'm happy to be back!!   Love you all!! Grace   Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.  

Sloan and I talk  about a mutual deceased dreamboat Tom Conway. Tom is indeed George Sanders brother, and people behind their backs called him the nice George Sanders. George was fab in all his films. No one played a better cad. There is barely any info on Tom, but we got some. He was always good in his films, even stinkers like The Bride Of The Gorilla..It's on YouTube..So have a listen and checkout some of Tom's films.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLOAN!!!! Sloans author page https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1657816709&sr=1-2   Thanks to the wonderful Sloan. Most of all thanks to the listeners.. You are the best!! Love, Grace You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever. Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

Yes, It's really Rico..Took a bit but it's worth it.. This is a great tale of a guy from Brooklyn, that wanted to be a DR. He moved to L.A. and became a cardiologist and ended up starring in Frank And Ava. You will love Rico...I love that name. He is adorable. We also talked about how playing an icon that everybody knows, and loves is not easy. I believe there is extra scrutiny put on the actor. Good listen. You can catch Frank And Ava on Amazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Frank-Ava-Rico-Simonini/dp/B07Q1NHTCL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32Y0N42LDW0SH&keywords=frank+and+ava+movie&qid=1655296298&s=instant-video&sprefix=Frank+And+Ava%2Cinstant-video%2C84&sr=1-2   Thanks so much to Rico. He was a lot of fun, and one interesting Doctor/actor/man.. Thanks so much to my listeners. YOU ARE THE BEST!!   Love, Grace You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at  truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com  you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup

April and I finish our stage mothers podcast with Natalie Woods pushy and sometimes incredibly cruel, mother Maria. She pushed Natalie all the way.  We also countdown from the not so bad to the really bad. Will you agree with our choices??   Thanks so much to Deborah for giving me the idea. We loved doing it.  Also thanks to my podcast series partner in crime April VeVea. She is the best. I truly am grateful to call April my friend. I love that Tomato.. Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are da best..   I love you all, Grace   April www.classicblondes.com   You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever. Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown   I made a stupid mistake with the Rico podcast. I downloaded the Ava and Frank Iconic couples of Classic Hollywood. Rico will be posted Weds or Thursday. Stupid mix up between my editor and me.. Sorry Rico!!!  

April and I talk Mother Rose. She was a pushy broad and they truly lived a gypsy lifestyle. Baby June who later became Dainty June ran away with a boy from the troupe at 13, we are not sure of real age. Mama June may have been involved in two murders, and definitely one attempted murder on Junes boy husband..Luckily the gun jammed..and there were no bullets or he would have been a goner. Very interesting lives these three women had, thanks to their tough tomato Mama. Our finale ends with Natalie Woods stage mom. Thank you Deborah. We have had a great time doing this series. Thanks so much for suggesting it. You are the best!! Thank you to my series partner in crime April VeVea. I love you toots!! www.classicblondes.com Most of all thanks to my listeners. You are the absolute best. Much Love, Grace   You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?  You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever. Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown    

April and I discuss more Judy and more Ethel. We talk about Judy's comeback And Ethel's lonely death, and much more. Thanks To My Series Partner April. You really are the best. www.classicblondes.com   Thanks to to you all that listen.  I love you mucho, Grace

This is a great tale of a guy from Brooklyn, that wanted to be a DR. He moved to L.A. and became a cardiologist and ended up starring in Frank And Ava. You will love Rico...I love that name. He is adorable. WE also talked about playing an icon that everybody knows. I believe there is extra scrutiny put on the actor. Good listen.  You can catch Frank And Ava on Amazon Prime.  https://www.amazon.com/Frank-Ava-Rico-Simonini/dp/B07Q1NHTCL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32Y0N42LDW0SH&keywords=frank+and+ava+movie&qid=1655296298&s=instant-video&sprefix=Frank+And+Ava%2Cinstant-video%2C84&sr=1-2   Thanks so much to Rico. He was a lot of fun, and one interesting Doctor/actor/man..   Thanks so much to my listeners. YOU ARE DA BEST!!   Love, Grace My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!! You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup

April was the bees knees taking us through Judy's horrible childhood, from the family being run out of TOWNS, because of her fathers indiscretions with teen boys. Ethel's unrelenting push to make Judy a star. I was kind of low key. I had no idea why. I took Advil before show because I wiped out. After podcast I discovered I took Advil PM by mistake. I'm surprised I wasn't snoring. Thanks so much to April as always. classicblondes.com We have Natalie Wood and Gypsy Rose Lee's momma next. Thanks so much for listening. You all are the BEST! Love you.. Grace   PS My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!! You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup

On our stage mom series we get to Mrs Temple. She again wore the pants in the family. Mr Temple was besieged by women wishing he would plant his seed (so to speak) in their garden, so they could have their very own Shirley Temple to make a star.  Gertrude was not too keen on the idea. Gertrude pushed her little trooper all the way. Shirley was precocious, how couldn't she be and was quite open about her adult co stars mistakes. Some of them wanted to slug her, but decided to wait until her eighteenth Birthday. Unsurprisingly, Shirley earned mucho dinero, also unsurprisingly it was pretty much gone when she hit the age to get it all.  Another point to ponder..Is this a tale of a stage mother or a Shirley Bio..April and I debate. I just love April so much.  Thanks to my dear partner in crime, April VeVea. I loves you Baby!! www.classichollywoodblondes Thanks to Deborah for giving us the topic. Heres info on Deborahs book. Check out my true story published on Amazon/Kindle: Center of Mass           Not the right genre for Tinseltown but a pretty amazing account of how women           were “tortured” in law enforcement in the 70s & 80s. I was the first female patrol           Officer & first female K-9 handler in Washington DC.  Riveting story https://www.amazon.com/Center-Mass-Career-Violent-Streets-ebook/dp/B01M5LFRJG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JAVRIQJ9SGE2&keywords=Center+Of+Mass+book&qid=1653934948&s=books&sprefix=center+of+mass+book%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-3   Most of all thanks to my listeners. You are all the absolute swellest!! Love mucho, Grace PS My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!! You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup

April and I talk Betty Grable Stage mother Lillian. Lillian had Betty enrolled in dance school at three. She was in talent shows, and God forbid she came in second. Lillian was one pushy broad that wanted stardom for herself (as most stage moms do) but pushed Betty to be a star.  Thanks so much to April for doing this series with me. www.classicblondes.com Thanks to Deborah for making the suggestion. I have to get the link to Deborahs book. It's not classic Hollywood, but it is a good read. Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are the best!!   Much love, Grace Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup    

First of all Happy Late Mom's day! I was at family reunion so no computer. Was supposed to post this Sunday..   April and I do part 2 of Stage Moms. Today we talk about Ginger Rogers mom Lela. She would do anything to make her daughter a star, and she did. Ginger as we all know was amazingly talented, she trusted her Lela and Lela was not only her mom, she was her BFF. That wasn't too great for any of Gingers 5 hubby's. Studio execs loathed her, and it's alleged the movie The Hard Way was based on Lela and Ginger.  Ida Lupino starred as Joan Leslies big sister that will do anything to make sis a star...and she did. The picture of Ginger and Lew Ayers in front of their wedding cake..I'll post.. RUN LEW, RUN. Their marriage lasted under two years. Lew thought three's a crowd and literally told her to back to Lela's home.. Again thanks to Deborah for the idea. Our final four are pretty rotten moms. Next up Betty Grable, then Shirley Temple, Natalie Wood, and Gypsy Rose Lee's mom, Rose Hovick.. Thanks to my partner in crime April. You are the best.. her website www.classicblondes.com Mostly thanks so much to the listeners..YOU ARE THE BEST!! Much Love, Grace Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup   I'll be talking to George Stevens Jr. on Thursday. What a life. He knows all classic Hollywood peeps, then moves to Washington and knows JFK, RFK, Jackie O, and Grace Kelly. What a life!!!

April and I are doing series on stage moms. Today we talk Jean Harlows Mother Jean. M Jean loved The Baby, but also wanted to be a star in her own right. It just didn't happen so the baby became a huge star and paid for all her moms bills and for her sleazoid stepfathers as well. Shouldn't a mooching step dad of a star look like a million in his fancy duds?? He certainly thought so. Compared to other stage Moms M Jean was a pussycat. Our later moms, not so much. Thanks so much to Deborah that emailed me and suggested the topic.  Hope you enjoy. Thanks of course to April. She is da best. www.classicblondes.com Most of all thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate it.  Love you mucho!! Grace PS I have a wonderful listener that has offered to help me with my you tube channel. Yes, Daniel..Thanks so much. We will be talking in May to make it a reality. Each piece will be about 5 to 8 minutes.    Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup     Looking forward to George Stevens Jr. He wrote a fab book on his dad and his struggle to be his own person. He did that and so much more. He talks the peeps he met in Hollywood, then he made his way to Washington and discusses that. Book isn't out yet, but so well written and I read it whenever I could..

I wanted to do this before this years Academy Awards, but timing was off. Me waiting gets us to talk about Will Smith, smacking Chris Rock in the kisser. There are a lot of interesting tidbits through the years. Hear who John Wayne wanted to drag off the stage  Fun listen.. Thanks so much to John for doing this discussion with me.  Please check out his new book There Are No Small Parts:One Hundred Outstanding Film Performances With Screen Time OF Ten Minutes Or Less https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Mostly thanks to my listeners. You are da best!! Much Love, Grace Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played. I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup  

I talked to dear David Selby. WE talked playing the meanie Scrooge with all the wonderful Dark Shadow's cast..Even Who Is Victoria Winters?? Was on too. Lots of fun. We talked so much more and as always David Was FABU!! Much thanks and love to David. A Christmas Carol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWUmihz0F6M The Share, with David And Susan Sullivan   Thanks mostly for the listeners...YOU RULE!!!!! Much Love, Grace Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player…and anywhere podcasts are played I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup   #DavidSelby#DarkShadows#Scrooge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm7mFA_VF6c  

Lance was fab, and I am so intrigued to see how this musical captures the life that was Frances. I heard a couple songs and they were amazing. Lance was kind enough to offer my listeners a 25% discount. This is Off Broadway so the cost of tickets are not through the roof. If you are in the try state area, or visiting I'd check it out. All you have to do for discount is add TSOT...and its all set.  You can get tickets here e: www.musicalbrilliance.com Check out Lances other work  APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/king-lewman/4377822   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AJj8NYcg1C6W37AVpTo8y   AMAZON MUSIC https://www.amazon.com/King-Lewman/e/B001LHHMSO/digital/ref=ep_artist_tab_digi   Thanks so much to Lance and most of all my fabulous listeners.   Much love, Grace   Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player…and anywhere podcasts are played I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup  

John DiLEO and I talk about incredible actors that are NEVER nominated. Lots Of Oscar Talk/

Joseph was fabulous and fun. We discussed his friendship with Marlon Brando, whom I found to be very sweet. He Met Gregory Through Greg's son Anthony Peck. He has wonderful about the both of them. Their curiosity towards each other, and so much more. His dinner party with Marlon, Warren Beatty, Anthony's first time meeting Marlon and so much more. It's a fun listen Thanks so much to Joseph for coming on. He was great. https://www.amazon.com/Marlon-Greg-Filmmaking-Adventures-Hollywoods-ebook/dp/B09RJXQCH9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UNVFOAACL0YT&keywords=Joseph+Brutsman&qid=1647284383&s=digital-text&sprefix=joseph+brutsman%2Cdigital-text%2C112&sr=1-1   Thanks mostly to my audience. Love ya all, Grace xoxo Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy? si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player…and anywhere podcasts are played I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup  

I talk to the warm, wonderful showbiz gal, Ruta Lee. Ruta wrote a book called Consider Your Ass Kissed..Love that title. Ruta and I taped this just after New Years But As you hear in the beginning we could not salvage the first 6 minutes. Three different people tried but nope, so I am going to go ahead, they did what they could...Thanks guys.. without the missing minutes. The rest of our talk is great. She is a true show biz survivor and talks about some of the wonderful people and roles she had along the way.  This is Ruta talking about what this wonderful charity is. The whole website gives you loads of info. http://thalians.org/from-ruta.html You can buy Ruta's book anywhere book are  sold. https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Your-Ass-Kissed-Ruta/dp/1735383449/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3397VN9B8ITI1&keywords=ruta+lee+book&qid=1646838091&s=books&sprefix=Ruta+Lee%2Cstripbooks%2C77&sr=1-1 Her book is also on Kindle. As I said, reading it is like you are with a friend. Lots of great behind the scenes showbiz stuff and Ruta's fascinating and wonderful life.   Thanks so much to Ruta. I deeply apologize for the delay. I test everyone to see how they and we sound. Everyone thats been on my show would tell you that.  Also when I start taping I keep an eye on the sound levels. All looked AOK but nope. I sent to one of the best guys in biz, he had lots on his plate but I finally got it back.  It really is a fun listen and Ruta is a treasure. Thanks most o all to my listeners. You are the best. Much Love, Grace I'm on instagram..I will be posting. Of course you can find me by looking for True Stories Of Tinseltown.. you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg If you have an idea for a show or want to be a guest contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I'm also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.   

I talk to my pal John DiLeo. His new book is wonderful. It's amazing how little time these performers had on screen, but they make HUGE contributions to films. WE did about ten...starting with Elsa Lanchester in her appearance (and it wasn't even close to ten minutes and five seconds) in The Bride Of Frankenstein. It's an iconic role and that film and Elsa will go on forever. We talked some really wonderful performances. It was very hard for me to choose.  Thanks so much to the fab John. I always enjoy talking to him. His love and knowledge of movies is contagious.  Mostly thanks to the listeners. Who Loves you, I DO Grace xoxo Johns Books and There Are No Small Parts https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 I'm on instagram..I will be posting. Of course you can find me by looking for True Stories Of Tinseltown.. you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg If you have an idea for a show or want to be a guest contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I'm also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.  I'm also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram. I really will be doing shorts on Youtube..REALLY!!

Hey,   I have a lot of older podcasts that I'm push forward to make it easier for you to get to some of my oldies but goodies.   This was done with my partner in Classic Hollywood Series is the fabulous April VeVea..   I love me some Frank and Ava   Got some great stuff coming out!! Much Love, Grace   Catch on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere podcasts are played #FrankSinatra #AvaGardner #Iconic Romances #old Hollywood

I had a great time talking Linda Darnell with Janet from her fab blog, Sister Celluloid. I love Linda, as does Janet and am is glad we did a podcast on her. Find out about her life, her very oddly timed premonition and so much more.    Thanks so much to Janet, she was a lot of fun.  https://sistercelluloid.com   Mostly thanks to the listeners. I love you all!! Grace xoxo  Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.  I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from  fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.    My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more  Graycee1@Tinseltowntrut1   #classichollywood #oldhollywood #LindaDarnell