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EPISODE 83 - “TCM FILM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW” - 4/14/2025 It's that time of years again. Time for the 2025 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 in Hollywood California. This year, the theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” This week, Steve and Nan offer a fun preview of the highlights of the upcoming festival and they discuss the films they are most excited to see, including great titles such as BEN HUR, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, GUNFI*GHT AT THE OKAY CORRAL and A GUY NAMED JOE. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Beau Brides; Cooley High (1975), starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Glenn Turman; Car Wash (1976), starring Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, & George Carlin; Greased Lightning (1977), starring Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, & Beau Bridges; Which Way is Up (1977), starring Richard Pryor & Lonette McKee; Bustin' Loose (1981), starring Richard Pryor & Cicely Tyson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees; The Last Dragon (1985), starring Taimak & Vanity; Krush Groove (1985), starring Russell Simmons & LL Cool J; Beau Geste (1926), starring Ronald Colman; The Freshman (1925), starring Harold Lloyd; Misery (1990), starring Kathy Bates & James Caan; The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick; Babe (1995), starring James Cromwell; The Enchanted Cottage (1945), starring Robert Young & Dorothy McGuire; Jaws (1975), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, & Roy Scheider; Blue Velvet (1986),starring Kyle McLaughlin, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, & Isabella Rossellini; We're No Angels (1955), starring Humphrey Bogart & Joan Bennett; Gunfight At The Okay Corral (1957), starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas; Cape Fear (1962), starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen; The Ritz (1976), starring Rita Moreno & Treat Williams; Gunman's Walk (1958), starring Van Heflin, James Darren, & Tab Hunter; Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), starring Robert Mitchum & Deborah Kerr; The Divorcée (1930), starring Norma Shearer & Robert Montgomery; Talk of The Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, & Ronald Colman; Moonlight & Pretzels (1933), starring Leo Carrillo & Mary Brian; A Guy Named Joe (1943) starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Ben Hur (1959), starring Charlton Heston & Stephen Boyd; Suddenly Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Cliff; Brigadoon (1954), starring Gene Kelly & Syd Charisse; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Not Ready for Prime Time Podcast: The Early Years of SNL
Talking Heads make their US television debut on this week's episode of SNL! Also...Cicely Tyson hosts. The show brings out a lot of recurring characters, sketches, and bits to try and help her. And, of course, Garrett in drag. Does any of it work?There are a lot of questionable things in this episode and the final product is not only one of the weaker episodes of Saturday Night Live's original era but also one of the most jaw-dropping…even for 1979. Of course, as the era winds down, we start to say goodbye to some recurring bits. This episode has the last appearance of Emily Litella and final installment of “Ex-Police.”So…maybe its not all bad?---------------------------------Subscribe today!Follow us on social media: X (Twitter): NR4PTProjectBluesky: nr4ptproject.bsky.socialInstagram: nr4ptprojectFacebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time ProjectContact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com
MONOLOGUE Trump vs. Zelensky: The Oval Office Smackdown That Shook the World NEWSMAKER Reporter Visits Nova Music Festival and Be'eri Kibbutz, site of October 7th Massacre Holly Doan, Reporter Publisher of Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca OPEN LINES THE SOFA CINEFILE Nick Soter reviews the 1972 Academy Award-winning film, "Sounder," the story a family of black sharecroppers in the Depression-plagued south, starring Paul Winfield and Cicely Tyson. THE LIMRIDDLER Bandage and Gauze Bandage and gauze to abrasion applied. Side dish for poultry infuses inside. Arugula's nice Adding oil, herbs, and spice. Clothing oneself to show off or to hide. MONOLOGUE Doug Ford's Snap Election: A Cynical Power Grab and a Colossal Waste of Taxpayer Money NEWSMAKER Biggest Winners and Losers from Ontario Election https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6666852 Harrison Faulkner –Independent Journalist Follow Harrison on X - @harry_faulkner STEELHEADS TALK Brendan Lang play by play announcer and colour commentator for the Brampton Steelheads on Sauga960 AM THERE'S SOMETHING HAPPENING HERE! Did Ukranian President Zelensky deserve to be 'slapped down' by Trump and Vance? Greg Carrasco, Host of “The Greg Carrasco Show” Saturday morning 8-11am on SAUGA 960AM LIMRIDDLE ANSWER AND WINNERS The Answer to this week's Limriddle was: Dressing The first 5 to answer correctly were: 1. Will McNair, Ottawa, Ontario 2. Sue Somerville, Calgary, Alberta 3. Tracy Bonifacio, Georgetown, Ontario 4. Thomas LeBaron, Haliburton, Ontario 5. Tracie Curtis, Guelph, Ontario Bandage and gauze to abrasion applied. A dressing for a wound may consist of a sterile pad or compress applied directly. The purpose of the dressing is to protect the wound from bacteria, dirt or further contact. Side dish for poultry infuses inside. Turkey dressing, or stuffing, is loaded into the turkey cavity before putting the whole thing in the oven. If done right, some people prefer the dressing to the turkey itself. Arugula's nice Adding oil, herbs, and spice. Salad dressing often consists of some type of vegetable oil combined with various herbs and spices. Arugula, also called rocket or Italian cress, is a cruciferous, leafy, green vegetable and a big hit in salads. Clothing oneself to show off or to hide. Dressing, or clothing (verb) yourself can be done to flaunt your new duds or, alternatively, to hide parts that you don't want the world to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode we are asking the question why are men great 'till they gotta be great! Katrina brings the troubled love story between Miles Davis and Cicely Tyson. Then we get into Richard Pryor and Pam Grier's relationship woes.
It's Awards Season yet again. Here on the Holmes Movies Podcast that means, it is time for the Alternative Oscars episodes! AKA the Anders and Adam-emy Awards: Each episode for this series we pick a different year in Oscars history and attempt to correct the record, stripping the undeserving of their garlands while recognizing those who were cruelly overlooked.This time, we will be casting our eye back to… the 45th Academy Awards, the year that honoured the best films of 1972. It was held March 27th 1973 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. It was hosted by actors Carol Burnett, Michael Caine, Charlton Heston (Clint Eastwood briefly filled in for him) and Rock Hudson. It was the year of Cab-Father, when Bob Fosse's Cabaret and Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Part 1 went head to head with each other. It was also the first time two African American women were nominated for awards: Cicely Tyson and Diana Ross. But out of the films released in 1972, which ones deserved to win and/or get nominated? Listen here and find out who we would've picked.Follow us on our Instagram page. Stay tuned for our Monument Valley travelogue film!Follow our Letterboxd page where you can see what we were recommending to each other over the course of the Covid-19 Pandemic.Also check us out on Letterboxd too!AndersAdam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
National hard candy day. Entertainment from 2007. Aztec sacrafice 4,000 POW's to their gods, Washington sets up camp at Valley Forge, Theresa Vaugn married 62 men over 5 years. Todays birthdays - Cicely Tyson, Maurice White, Tim Reid, Robert Urich, Janie Fricke, Limahl, Mike Lookinland, Jennifer Beals, Kristy Swanson, Jake Gyllenhall. Emile Bronte died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Hard candy Christmas - Dolly PartonNo one - Alicia KeysOur song - Taylor SwiftBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/ September - Earth Wind & FireWKRP in Cincinnati TV themeVegas TV themeShe's single again - Janie FrickeToo shy - KajagoogooBrady Bunch TV themeExit - Dokken https://www.dokken.net/
A brief take on Michelle Burford, the writer behind memoirs by Cicely Tyson, Alicia Keys, Simone Biles, and others, whose collaborative storytelling gives voice to the life experiences of prominent Black women, among others. Script by Howard Rambsy IIRead by Kassandra Timm
Vernon Martin is a renowned hair artisan, author and entrepreneur, styling hair and beautifying women for over 36 years. Vernon established the Vernon Martins Salon and Day Spa in 1998 to serve long-time clients and to mentor a new generation of talented artists in his hometown of Washington, DC. He is a graduate of Scanners Beauty Academy with advanced training from the esteemed Vidal Sasson Advanced Academy and Graham Webb International programs. Vernon's Hollywood A-List clientele includes such celebrities as Kerri Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling, Angela Bassett, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Michele Williams (Destiny' Child), Nia Long, Crissy Tiegen, Lisa Leslie, Venus and Serena Williams, Gayle King, Jim Parrack, Leven Rambin, Erica and Tina Campbell (Mary Mary), Vivica A. Fox and Cicely Tyson to name a few. In 2017, Vernon teamed up with gospel Royalty Erica Campbell of “Mary Mary” and founded the social venture, Erica by Erica Campbell the ambassador of Vema Couture Hair. Vema is a cause driven startup focused on bringing high quality wigs and hair extensions to market so that it can support philanthropic efforts to empower young women. Vernon Martin is now a published bestselling author with his new novel, "When the Smoke Clears", taking you on a transformational journey that unveils hope after hardship, and how despite trauma, one can heal, triumph, overcome and reclaim their lives. Vernon Martin shares his story with transparency and courage, revealing that there is light at the end of every dark tunnel. He leans into his faith and shares with his reader the power of trusting in God as a strategy to achieve victory.
A true multi-hyphenate, Blair Underwood is enjoying success in film, television and theatre, as an actor, director and producer. Underwood returned to Broadway starring opposite David Alan Grier in the Pulitzer Prize winning drama "A Solider's Play" for director Kenny Leon and the Roundabout Theatre Company. He also co-stars in Justin Simien's "Bad Hair" which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Underwood also starred opposite Octavia Spencer & Tiffany Haddish in Netflix's limited series "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker" . Underwood appeared in the Netflix Emmy-Award winning limited series "When They See Us." He also had a recurring role on the Netflix comedy series, "Dear White People" and can be seen in Clark Johnson's "Juanita," opposite Alfre Woodard, also for Netflix. He spent two years as a series regular on the ABC drama series "Quantico," while also recurring on another hit ABC drama "MARVEL AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. " He also had a co-starring role in "The After Party," from writer/director Ian Edelman, which Netflix released late in 2018. Past television credits include series regular roles on "Dirty Sexy Money," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," "In Treatment," "The Event" and "L.A. Law". Film credits include "Deep Impact," "Set It Off," "Rules of Engagement," "Just Cause," "Madea's Family Reunion" and Steven Soderbergh's "Full Frontal." Underwood co-starred opposite Cicely Tyson in the Lifetime telefilm & theatre production of "A Trip to Bountiful," based on the Tony Award-winning play. In 2012 he made his acclaimed Broadway debut in the iconic role of Stanley in Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire," for which he earned a 2012 Drama League Distinguished Performance Award nomination. He also starred in "Paradise Blue" at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and "Othello" at the Old Globe Theatre. In 2010 he made his feature film directing debut with "The Bridge to Nowhere," which starred Ving Rhames, Danny Masterson, Bijou Phillips and Alex Breckenridge. Underwood is an Emmy Award-winner (as producer of the philanthropy-centered NBC Saturday morning series "Give"), a two-time Golden Globe Award nominee, and has been nominated for 17 NAACP Image Awards (seven wins). He won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word as co-narrator of Al Gore's audiobook, An Inconvenient Truth. A newly minted member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he is also active in several philanthropic endeavors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Eight movie reviews today, Punch it. Body blow body blow. #1(Bedknobs and Broomsticks 1971)As always for me, this one looks so very much better than it is. Don't get me wrong it's got murder she wrote and Witches, but it still puts me to sleep in the middle sadly. #2(Death takes a holiday 1971) Gee whiz V did not love the dialogue here, not wrong, yet for me it kinda added to the oddness of the whole twilight zone package. At least Brad Pitt is not doing a terribly racist accent in this adaptation of the timeless tale where the grim reaper takes some time off to see what love is, oh the back log. #3 (The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman 1974) Great movie where Cicely Tyson takes us from slavery to the civil rights movement when she is put into what I can only describe as “really bad makeup” Great director here is John Korty who directed Star Wars……..The Ewok Adventure in 84. #4(1900 1976) Omg this movie! It is long, intense, great, and unwatchable at times, unless you like real onscreen animal torture, we'll get into it. French guy from Green Card is here as well as Taxi Driver, Dominique Sanda (Janice from Damnation alley), and the sacred fluids guy from Dr. Strangelove Sterling Hayden. #5 (Tracks 1976) The movie where Dennis Hopper kisses weird. Hopper and the guy from quantum leap are on a train, (Cylon Q leap guy, not Enterprise captain one)Rad N trippy director here is Henry Jaglom. #6 (The getting of Wisdom 1977) Early film from director Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies, Breaker Morrant, Driving Miss Daisy) Here we have too much mean sass at this school. It's a coming of age type thing that introduces Austrian Hero Laura Tweedle, played here by Susannah Fowle. #7 (Patrick 1978) Freaky Telekinesis patient is totally brain dead, but he spits. Susan Penhaligon plays Kathy who scores a weird job in this movie that the internet told me was an underrated classic, it is not. #8 (Who'll stop the Rain 1978) Nick Nolte is back from Nam, and he has to help his buddy who doesn't know shit about smuggling drugs. Tuesday Weld plays Marge who is caught in the middle. Is this movie good? Find out with us. Thanks for listening.
HALLELUJER! Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Madea's Family Reunion Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Now that they've seen Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Madea Journey continues as Aaron Alexander & Greg Alba give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Breakdown, Analysis, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the Dramedy Written & Directed by & Starring Tyler Perry (Gone Girl, Boo! A Madea Halloween, Vice) as Madea along with Rochelle Aytes, Blair Underwood, Lisa Arrindell, Boris Kodjoe, Lynn Whitfield, & Keke Palmer + appearances from Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, & MORE!! Aaron & Greg give their REACTION to all the Best Scenes & Most Hilarious / Dramatic Moments!! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playing with Fire (1985) Directed By: Ivan Nagy Starring: Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal, some other fighter setting fuckers. Prepare for John's Saltiest take of all time. In the 80's Gary Coleman could do no wrong - he was the star of a little show called "Diff'rent Strokes" and he had been merchandised to hell and back, but as a child actor aging up, he was trying to get into more serious roles. What better way to do that than to play 'young teen' pyromaniac David Phillips. IMDB has to say "Made-for-TV film starring a not-so-young Gary Coleman as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late." We Also Talked About: Sk8Face (Amazon) VX1000: The Story of Skateboarding's Most Iconic Camera (YouTube) 30 for 30 (Amazon) The Great Heisman Race of 1997 Big Shot Chimp Crazy (Amazon/Max) Fraternity Demon (TubiTv) Playing with Fire TV Guide Listing Like what you hear here? We're on the youtubes now with our entire new back catalog and some upcoming exclusive content available at https://youtube.com/@deweypodmonster (Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support this show!). Rate and Review us on the podcast platform of your choice! As always, remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website Crap.Town Check out our fellow podcast network members at Yourunpodcast.com
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss Playing with Fire - a 1985 film directed by Ivan Nagy, starring Gary Coleman, Cicely Tyson, Ron O'Neal, and Yaphet Kotto. Additional topics include: -Janet Jackson's comments on Kamala Harris -Queer Diaspora: SCREAM, QUEEN!: MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET doc screening -Halle Berry's wig -The death of Tito Jackson Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fish-jelly/support
This episode, titled "Behind The Velvet Rope with Tanisha Laverne Grant," delves deep into her illustrious career and explores her journey as a multi-award-winning journalist and Hollywood insider. Independent filmmakers and creatives will find her story both inspiring and instructive as she shares valuable insights into building a successful career in the entertainment industry. A Career Built on Perseverance and Vision Tanisha's path to becoming a top-tier journalist wasn't without challenges. Raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, she shared how her early exposure to writing and storytelling set the foundation for her career. In the interview, she recalls her high school days as the editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, a role that would later catapult her into the world of entertainment journalism. She emphasizes the importance of education, hard work, and resilience—qualities that have been essential in her rise to becoming a "Hollywood Insider." Filmmakers, especially those working independently, can relate to her story of perseverance and the value of honing one's craft, no matter the obstacles. Interviewing the Legends: Oprah, Spike Lee, and More During the podcast, Tanisha reflects on some of the most memorable interviews of her career, including sit-downs with legends like Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Robert DeNiro, and Cicely Tyson. Her ability to ask thoughtful, well-researched questions and connect with her interviewees on a personal level has made her a standout in the competitive world of entertainment journalism. For filmmakers, hearing how Tanisha approaches these high-profile conversations offers key insights into the art of interviewing and storytelling. Her technique involves extensive research, a deep understanding of her subjects, and the ability to remain authentic—qualities filmmakers can apply when developing their narratives and building rapport with talent. The Role of Diversity and Representation One of the key themes of the interview was the importance of diversity and representation in media and entertainment. Tanisha shared her experiences as a Black woman in a predominantly white industry, highlighting the significance of having diverse voices in positions of influence. She discussed how her presence on the red carpet, with her bald head and bold style, challenges traditional notions of beauty and has opened doors for greater representation in mainstream media. This conversation is particularly relevant for independent filmmakers, who often find themselves pushing against industry norms to tell stories from underrepresented perspectives. Tanisha's journey is a reminder that carving out a space for yourself and your vision, no matter how unconventional, can lead to impactful change. A Must-Watch for Filmmakers and Creatives For those passionate about filmmaking, storytelling, and the art of interviewing, "Behind The Velvet Rope with Tanisha Laverne Grant" is a must-watch. Tanisha's experiences and insights offer a roadmap for anyone looking to break into the entertainment industry or elevate their craft. Tune in to this episode on YouTube and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of a true Hollywood insider. ============= Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss The Women of Brewster Place - a 1989 American television miniseries, starring Cicely Tyson, Oprah Winfrey, Jackée Harry, Robin Givens, Lynn Whitfield, Paula Kelly, Lonette McKee, Paul Winfield, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Moses Gunn, William Allen Young, and Larenz Tate Additional topics include: -Stevie Wonders vision -It Ends with Us (book vs. movie) -Favorite Mariah Carey songs -The death of Patti Yasutake Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fish-jelly/support
From Beneath The Hollywood Sign is thrilled to welcome our newest sponsor, www.HappyMammoth.com. Use code BENEATH at checkout for 15% off of your entire first order! EPISODE 42 - “Eva Marie Saint: Star of the Month (July)” - 07/01/2024 Blonde, beautiful, sophisticated, and chic, there was no one in Hollywood quite like EVA MARIE SAINT. This versatile, elegant actress had an incredible emotional range and left an indelible mark on the landscape of film. July 4th marks her 100th birthday of this national treasure and in this episode we take a look at her extraordinary career. Come hear about her incredible life and a career that spanned from live TV to Broadway to film and television where she was directed by all the greats — Hitchcock, Kazan, Preminger, Fred Zinnemann, John Frankenheimer, Paul Bogart — and held her own opposite Hollywood's greatest leading men — Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Gregory Peck, Paul Newman, Montgomery Clift, James Garner, Bob Hope, and Warren Beatty. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Eva Marie Saint: A Journey From Newark to Hollywood's Iconic Heights (2024), by Alexander Harmony; Hitchcock's Heroines (2018), by Caroline Young; Kazan: The Master Director Discusses His Films (1999), by Jeff Young; Hitch (1978), by John Russell Taylor; Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest (2000), by Peter Fitzgerald; “As Eva Marie Saint Turns 97, Celebrating Her Seductive Turn in ‘North by Northwest',” July 4, 2021, by Brent Lang, Variety; Robert Osborne interview(s) with Eva Marie Saint, www.TCM.com; “In Search of a Classic Saint Revisits Hitchcock Role,” September 10, 2000, by Gene Triplett, The Oklahoman; “Saint in Hollywood; Forthright Star Actress Illustrates Devotion to Work and Family,” May 10, 1964, New York Times; “All About Eva Marie,” February 22, 2011, Vanity Fair; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: On The Waterfront (1954), starring Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, and Karl Malden; That Certain Feeling (1956), starring Bob Hope, Eva Marie Saint, and George Sanders; A Hatful of Rain (1957), starring Anthony Franciosa, Don Murray, and Eva Marie Saint; Raintree County (1957), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Eva Maire Saint, and Rod Taylor; North By Northwest (1959), starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint; Exodus (1960), starring Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, and Sal Mineo; All Fall Down (1962), Warren Beatty, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Angela Lansbury, and Brandon deWilde; The Sandpiper (1965), staring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Eva Marie Saint; The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming (1966), starring Alan Arkin, Carl Reiner, and Eva Marie Saint; Grand Prix (1966), starring James Garner, Yves Montand, and Eva Marie Saint; The Stalking Moon (1968), starring Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, and Robert Forster; Cancel My Reservations (1972), starring Bob Hope, Eva Marie Saint, Forest Tucker, Ralph Bellamy, and Anne Archer; Splendor In the Grass (1981) (TV-movie), starring Melissa Gilbert, Cyril O'Reilly, Ned Beatty, Eva Marie Saint, and Michelle Pfeiffer; Nothing In Common (1986), starring Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason, Eva Marie Saint, Bess Armstrong, and Sela Ward; I Dreamed Of Africa (2000), starring Kim Basinger, Daniel Craig, and Eva Marie Saint; Because of Winn Dixie (2005), starring Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, and Eva Marie Saint; Don't Come Knocking (2005), starring Sam Shepherd, Jessica Lange, and Eva Marie Saint; Superman Returns (2002), starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, and Eva Marie Saint; Mariette in Ecstasy (2019), starring Geraldine O'Rawe, Eva Marie Saint, Mary McDonnell, and Rutger Hauser; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as we relive some of our favorite moments and books from Season 4 of 4 Friends & A Book podcast. 4 Friends and A Book podcast centers discussions on books, life experiences, and a little bit of everything else in between. We have organic conversations which flow naturally from the book at hand, through the writer's journey, and of course, the impact it has on the culture. Our mission is to bring inspiration and reinforce the joys of literacy within our community.
I am thrilled to have the incredibly talented Queen Chyna West join me for what turned out to be a deeply enriching dialogue. Throughout the episode, Queen Chyna West shares her unique journey in entertainment, beginning her career on Broadway at just 16 and growing into a multifaceted artist and manager. She discusses the seeds of resilience, planted from a young age in Harlem and Brooklyn, that have allowed her to navigate the pressing challenges of both professional and personal life. The conversation also delves into her admiration for influential figures like Maya Angelou, Cicely Tyson and the powerful impact of her grandmother. She highlights her shift from aspirations of acting to directing and writing, driven by empowerment and the solace she finds in spirituality and comedy. Complete with reflections on hardships, the triumphs of her multifaceted career, and her thoughts on legacy and late-blooming dreams, this episode is a powerful look at artistic resilience and the profound strength drawn from familial and cultural roots. Queen Chyna's stories are a testament to the life of a true artist. Patreon: http://patreon.com/theartistpivotpodcast Podcast merch: https://www.ayanabey.com/merch Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtistPivotPodcast Queen Chyna West Website: h2sentcafe2.wixsite.com/h2sentcafe2 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/QueenChynaWest10 Ayana Major Bey Website: www.ayanabey.com Instagram: @ayanambey, @theartistpivot Show Sponsors: WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/ Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey Editor: Kieran Niemand Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey Part of the Boundless Audio Network
4 Friends learn about the legendary actress Cicely Tyson in her memoir, Just As I Am. THE RANT: Women's History Month spotlight of Mrs. Gloria Reid. #4friendsandabookpodcast #bookreview #2024reading
This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2022 conversation with Tyler Perry. Perry currently sits atop an empire built on 26 feature films, 20 stage plays, 18 television shows, and his 330-acre studio located in the heart of Atlanta. However, once upon a time, Perry was a struggling playwright. He initially began writing after watching an Oprah segment on its therapeutic benefits, which then led to his first play, "I Know I've Been Changed." Although the play failed to attract an audience, Perry refused to give up, working tirelessly to raise money and support. At one point, he resorted to living in his car, not far from where Tyler Perry Studios now exists. Success found him after the run of his second play, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," which introduced the world to his character, Madea, who Perry played himself. As his influence on the entertainment industry grew, Perry uplifted those around him, jump-starting the acting careers of people like Tessa Thompson, Lance Gross, Jill Scott, and Mary J. Blige, and also reinvigorating the career of the late, great Cicely Tyson. In this interview, Perry discusses his journey through the industry, digs into style as a director and producer, and shares his favorite hobby.
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by fashion designer B Michael and television writer/producer and bestselling author Susan Fales Hill to talk about B Michael's glorious photographic memoir, MUSE: Cicely Tyson and Me: A Relationship Forged in Fashion. B Michael's collections have garnered appreciation from legends—Cicely Tyson, Valerie Simpson, Beyonce, Nancy Wilson, Brandy, and Susan Fales-Hill among many others. MUSE pays homage to the lifelong friendship between the iconic, resplendent Cicely Tyson and B Michael, who worked with her to make her gorgeous through her last bow. The memoir includes written contributions from Lenny Kravitz, Bridget Foley, Valerie Simpson and a foreword from Susan Fales Hill—you will love hearing from Susan in this episode. Infused with stunning photographs, many never before seen, B Michael recalls the bond he shared with Cicely Tyson and what it was like to dress the Queen of Hollywood for all the extraordinary events of her life. We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month. Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Speaker Mike Johnson is under mounting pressure after sending the House on a two-week recess as critical aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance, Donald Trump puts America's allies on edge and a budget shutdown looms. Rep. Andy Kim of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and former DNC Chair Howard Dean join me to discuss the mounting pressure to act. I talk to Maya Wiley about the fiery court testimony of Fulton County DA Fani Willis last week and what it says about race, gender, and her case against Donald Trump. Also, designer B Michael talks about the stunning looks he created for the iconic actress, Cicely Tyson, and their unique bond of friendship and fashion. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Book Vs. Movie: The Autobiography of Miss Jane PittmanThe 1971 play Vs. the 1974 movieFor Black History Month, the Margos visit "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." Ernest J. Gaines wrote this novel, which was first published in 1971. The book is a fictional autobiography that spans over 100 years of American history, narrated by Miss Jane Pittman, an African American woman born into slavery and lived through the Civil Rights Movement. The narrative provides a powerful and poignant perspective on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States. Miss Jane Pittman's life story serves as a lens through which readers can explore the complex issues of race, identity, and social justice. "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" was adapted into a television movie in 1974 and was directed by John Korty—Cicely Tyson in the titular role of Miss Jane Pittman. Cicely Tyson's performance in the role received widespread acclaim, and the movie itself was well-received for its powerful storytelling and exploration of the African American experience throughout different periods of American history.The TV movie won several awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for Cicely Tyson and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Special for Tracy Keenan Wynn, who adapted the screenplay from Ernest J. Gaines' novel.In this ep, the Margos discuss:The life and work of Ernest J. Gaines.The plot of the story & the special effects for makeupThe differences between the original novel and the adaptation.The cast of the 1974 film: Cicely Tyson (Jane Pittman,) Valerie Odell (young Jane Pittman,) Richard Dysart (Master Bryant,) Odetta (Big Laura,) Michael Murphy (Quentin Lerner,) Rod Perry (Joe Pittman,) Arnold Wilkerson (Jimmy,) Will Hare (Albert Cluveau,) Katherine Helmond (Lady at House,) Thalmus Rasulala (Ned Douglas,) and Barbara Chaney as Amma Dean.Clips used:Jimmy returns to the churchTCM intro for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman”Jane gets her nameJoe and Jane meetA fortune teller predicts Joe's deathJane goes to Bayonne.Theme by Fred KarlinBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 MarketingFollow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Toni R. Isreal is no stranger to arts and entertainment. Having spent her childhood years attending live performances with her mother, Toni sought and secured key apprenticeship opportunities to thrive from her greatest interests: film, television, and theater. Now, with decades of experience in audience development and brand management, Toni is admired for her expertise in multi-cultural marketing, strategic implementation, and her signature ability to inspire, develop, and innovate creative thinking. Isreal is the CEO and Founder of REALEMN Productions, Broadway's leading diversity consultant for marketing, partnership, PR, and producing. With amazing success and the opportunity to expand, Isreal recently launched REALEMN Enterprises which ultimately aligns REALEMN's partnerships across theatre, television, film, and music. In addition to being a proud member of New York Women in Film & Television, Isreal is a co-founder of The Industry Standard Group (TISG), a Broadway League Fellow, an awardee of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women for Excellence in Economic Empowerment, and a highly sought-after guest presenter for conversations around arts and entertainment. Toni led multicultural outreach for the reopening of Broadway post the COVID shutdown and successfully developed and implemented an ‘Essential Workers Campaign,' an initiative for Broadway shows to give thanks to our country's essential workers. The ‘Essential Workers Campaign' was activated at 6 leading Broadway shows and counting. REALEMN's current roster of clients is inclusive of 2022 Tony Award Winning MJ The Musical and 2019 8 Time Tony Award Winning HADESTOWN, just to name a few. Additionally, REALEMN champions community engagement and communication strategy for multiple regional theatres along the East Coast and California's The Ole Globe. Isreal's REALEMN Enterprises already has a renowned slate including Award-winning Director Phill Branch's documentary and homage to the iconic Hampton University, A Mixtape Comedy Show hosted by the renowned Royale Watkins, co-production credit with The Secret Garden Musical, and amazing music components that are soon to be announced. Previously Isreal was a consultant with New York's World-Famous Apollo Theater, where she had secured over a million dollars in sales and was the Managing Director of Walker International Communications Group (WICG). A proud member of CTI – Commercial Theater Institute, Isreal was instrumental in projects including but not limited to, 2018 Tony Award Winning Once On This Island, Disney's Aladdin and The Lion King, HUGHIE starring Forrest Whittaker, A Raisin in the Sun starring Denzel Washington, A Trip To Bountiful starring the late Cicely Tyson. Toni Isreal advocates promoting the arts and entertainment to multicultural communities and delivering engaging experiences that encourage audiences to secure their seats and tune in. To contact Toni R. Isreal please email toni.isreal@realemnproductions.com or call 609-532-3930. For additional engagement, follow @realemnproductions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Book Vs. Movie: The Autobiography of Miss Jane PittmanThe 1971 play Vs. the 1974 movieFor Black History Month, the Margos visit "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman." Ernest J. Gaines wrote this novel, which was first published in 1971. The book is a fictional autobiography that spans over 100 years of American history, narrated by Miss Jane Pittman, an African American woman born into slavery and lived through the Civil Rights Movement. The narrative provides a powerful and poignant perspective on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States. Miss Jane Pittman's life story serves as a lens through which readers can explore the complex issues of race, identity, and social justice. "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" was adapted into a television movie in 1974 and was directed by John Korty—Cicely Tyson in the titular role of Miss Jane Pittman. Cicely Tyson's performance in the role received widespread acclaim, and the movie itself was well-received for its powerful storytelling and exploration of the African American experience throughout different periods of American history.The TV movie won several awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie for Cicely Tyson and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Special for Tracy Keenan Wynn, who adapted the screenplay from Ernest J. Gaines' novel.In this ep, the Margos discuss:The life and work of Ernest J. Gaines.The plot of the story & the special effects for makeupThe differences between the original novel and the adaptation.The cast of the 1974 film: Cicely Tyson (Jane Pittman,) Valerie Odell (young Jane Pittman,) Richard Dysart (Master Bryant,) Odetta (Big Laura,) Michael Murphy (Quentin Lerner,) Rod Perry (Joe Pittman,) Arnold Wilkerson (Jimmy,) Will Hare (Albert Cluveau,) Katherine Helmond (Lady at House,) Thalmus Rasulala (Ned Douglas,) and Barbara Chaney as Amma Dean.Clips used:Jimmy returns to the churchTCM intro for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman”Jane gets her nameJoe and Jane meetA fortune teller predicts Joe's deathJane goes to Bayonne.Theme by Fred KarlinBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 MarketingFollow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
We are here with Erika Alexander and she is the moment! You Might Know Her From American Fiction, Get Out, Earth Mama, Black Lightning, Insecure, The Long Walk Home, Mama Flora's Family, The Cosby Show, 54, Wu Tang: an American Saga, and Living Single. We got to talk to Erika about sporting her signature NRAY locks while she's on the awards circuit for her Indie Spirit-nominated performance in American Fiction. We also covered a potential Living Single reunion, the beautiful moment Cicely Tyson gave her on set, and her meta cameo on Issa Rae's Insecure. All that plus, genre work in Get Out, her Harvey Weinstein story, and her multi-hyphenate work as a writer, producer, and director. Get into Erika Alexander, the artist. Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Amen starring Anna Maria Horsford (her episode of YMKHF) Damian deep in Barbra's (audio) book, My Name is Barbra Who else is on the Barbra tier of singer/actor/arTISTE? Aka larger than life but also relatable. Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Beyonce, Lady Gaga?!? What about Cher, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Brandy? Jennifer Hudson? Emma Stone? If Jennifer Lawrence could sing? WHOOPI GOLDBERG coulda Real audio tracks of Jennifer Lopez singing In What's Up Doc, Barbra is sexy and weird Truth or Dare is an incredible documentary. Is Madonna on the list?! Madonna: should we watch Swept Away Anne is an Madonna as Evita (1996) apologist Nominated for best supporting actress Indie Spirit Award for American Fiction Has used the stylist Debra Hare-Bey and her yarn locs (NRAY locs) since before Living Single Worked with Whoopi Goldberg in The Long Walk Home (1990) The C.R.O.W.N. Act was a big legislative win for Black women Earth Mama starring Tia Nomore and directed by former volleyball player, Savanah LeafErika was discovered in an acting program to play opposite James Earl Jones in My Little GirlErika played young Cicely Tyson in Mama Flora's Family and one of the producers threatened her Felt like 4th wheel as Maxine Shaw on Living Single Worked closely with Hillary Clinton as her surrogate while working on Queen Sugar when she got Get Out Yvette Lee Bowser cast Erika and Les Moonves went to bat for her End of Living Single left bad taste in her mouth bc wasn't able to shake Maxine Did a meta bit on Insecure (had already agreed to do Awkward Black Girl when it was on YouTube) Played cousin Pam on seasons 7 & 8 of The Cosby Show. Had great scene with Charmaine played by Karen Malina White Go watch Malina White in Dahmer Appears in Toni Braxton's “You're Making Me High” with Vivica A. Fox and Tisha Campbell Produced the documentaries, Finding Tamika, Good Trouble Erika's Buffy comic with Joss Whedon Erika's spec script for Mad Men (Don Draper meets a black ad man) Erika testified in front of Congress on the importance of diversifying the entertainment industry Fathers and Sons with Jeff Goldblum Was Ciel who ran coat check in 54 (1998) Salma Hayek told her she needed to ask why they moved her trailer and of course it's Harvey Weinstein Porn star, Ron Jeremy asked Erika if she wanted to party Her brother worked at Studio 54! Plays Perenna on the CW DC series, Black Lightning Oh no, Anne went basic and bought an Owala water bottle Anne riding bikes and Damian making hemp milk from scratch now
"CBS Mornings" reports on how the White House is responding after three American service members were killed in an unmanned aerial drone attack on a base in Jordan on Sunday,Nikki Haley is pushing for strikes against Iran following the death of three U.S. troops. Meanwhile, the former U.N. ambassador is staying in the race for president despite some saying she should call it quits.Alaska Airlines is almost done inspecting all 65 of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jets that were grounded after a panel on a plane blew away earlier this month. CBS News got an exclusive look into the inspection process. The Oscar-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who died in 2021 at age 96, was also a fashion icon who influenced generations. She's the subject of a new photographic memoir called "Muse: Cicely Tyson and Me, a Relationship Forged in Fashion," by her longtime designer and friend B Michael, who joins us to share their story.Victoria Monét is up for seven Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, and she is also the writer behind some of the biggest songs of the past decade. As part of our "Road to the Grammys" series, she sits down with Gayle King to talk about her musical journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a prominent organization dedicated to public service, celebrates its founding on January 13, 1913, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Established by 22 college-educated women, the sorority has since grown to encompass over 350,000 members and boasts an extensive network with over 1,000 chapters worldwide. The influence of Delta Sigma Theta extends far beyond U.S. borders, with chapters spanning diverse locations, including the Bahamas, Qatar, Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, West and South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This widespread presence highlights the organization's commitment to fostering sisterhood and promoting its mission globally. Among its esteemed members are renowned figures such as Cicely Tyson, Natalie Cole, and Roberta Flack, adding a touch of celebrity influence to the sorority's legacy. These individuals, along with countless others, have contributed to Delta Sigma Theta's reputation for excellence and dedication to social service. In a special event, the President of the York Alumni chapter, Teresea Drakeford, the President of the York Alumni Chapter presence in Harrisburg underscores the ongoing commitment of Delta Sigma Theta to its principles and the enduring impact it continues to make in communities worldwide. As the sorority marks another year of existence, it stands as a testament to the power of unity, education, and public service in shaping a better future.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ALL THE NEWS & KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO GET YOU THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2023 IT'S TUNE-UP TUESDAY . ON THIS DAY: CARTER G. WOODSON; CICELY TYSON. NEWS FROM UNN - WWW.MYUNN.NET . ALL EPISODES OF THIS IS THE G PODCAST ARE AT: WWW.CASTROPOLIS.NET . #CASTROPOLISPODCASTNETWORK #TUNEUPTUESDAY #BLACKHISTORY #NEWS #BLACKPODCAST #PODCAST #DAILYPODCAST #ATLANTAPODCAST #ATLANTAGA #DAILYPODCAST #ATLANTA
National hard candy day. Entertainment from 1985. Aztec sacrafice 4,000 POW's to their gods, Washington sets up camp at Valley Forge, Theresa Vaugn married 62 men over 5 years. Todays birthdays - Cicely Tyson, Maurice White, Tim Reid, Robert Urich, Janie Fricke, Limahl, Mike Lookinland, Jennifer Beals, Kristy Swanson, Jake Gyllenhall. Emile Bronte died. Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Hard candy Christmas - Dolly PartonBroken wings - Mr. MisterThe chair - George StraitBirthdays - In da club - 50 CentSeptember - Earth Wind & FireWKRP in Cincinnati TV themeVegas TV themeShe's single again - Janie FrickeToo shy - KajagoogooBrady Bunch TV themeExit - Dokken https://cooolmedia.com/
Join Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they take a look back at Forgotten Films! This week, a look at the 1976 fantasy film: The Blue Bird!Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Jane Fonda, Cicely Tyson, Todd Lookinland, and Patsy Kensitt!
Join Disney's Ike Eisenmann, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they take a look back at Forgotten Films! This week, a look at the 1976 fantasy film: The Blue Bird!Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Jane Fonda, Cicely Tyson, Todd Lookinland, and Patsy Kensitt!
Welcome to Season 5! In this week's episode, we dissect Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Tyler Perry's debut feature film that was released on February 25, 2005 and starred Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore, and Cicely Tyson. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss dry salad, prenups, “intimacy”, chainsaws, salmon dinners, weak proposals, the steel mill, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Tyler Perry Plotlines - The Boondocks Snapped Brenda's Got a Baby - Tupac Jurassic Park The Color Purple Mommie Dearest Bones Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase Kimberly Elise - Dinner Scene Officer and a Gentleman - Ending Scene Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhindsightpod@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-hindsight/message
This week, Vernon Martin, renowned hair artisan, entrepreneur and founder of Vernon Martin's Salon and Day Spa, shared his incredible career journey and his tenacity and faith to rebuild his salon post covid. Vernon discusses how the mind is a powerful thing, and his choice to overcome and persevere. Vernon shares some of the key highlights of illustrious career including his memorable moments with the greats like Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington, and Shonda Rhimes and how he's giving back to the community through his [insert foundation] Bio Renowned hair artisan and entrepreneur, Vernon Martin, has been styling hair and beautifying women for over 35 years. Vernon specializes in both soft, classic styles and edgy, avant garde looks that enhance clients' natural beauty. A graduate of Scanners Beauty Academy, Vernon received advanced training from the esteemed Vidal Sasson Advanced Academy and Graham Webb International programs. Vernon's own advance styling classes on haircutting approaches, hair and scalp treatments, and creative weaving techniques have been strictly “standing room only” affairs for other celebrity stylists and area cosmetology professionals. Vernon's hot ticket coaching sessions are not the only talents of his that are in demand. Vernon's client list reads like a Hollywood Who's Who having styled such celebrities as Kerri Washington, Bellamy Young, Shonda Rhimes, 5secondsofsummer, Mindy Khaling, Angela Bassett, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle,Michele Williams (Destiny' Child), Nia Long, Crissy Tiegen, Lisa Leslie, Venus and Serena Williams, Kelly Price, Valerie Jarrett , Gayle King , Jim Parrack, Leven Rambin, Tracy Braxton, Erica and Tina Campbell (MaryMary), Vivica A. Fox and Cicely Tyson to name a few. His stunning creations have graced the pages of such prominent magazines as Glamour, People, Essence, Ebony, US Weekly, and Sister 2 Sister. His work has also appeared on the red carpet at high profile media events, including the VH1 Awards, the BET Awards, the MTV Fashion Awards, and the ESPY Awards. No stranger to television, Vernon has been called to style guests for VH1, Oprah, David Letterman, Regis and Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Braxton family values, Good Morning America, and The CBS Morning Show. Follow @VernonMartinsSalon or visit https://www.vernonmartins.com/home “The mind is a powerful thing. You know you cannot allow your mind to be so cluttered with negativity that you can't even expose yourself to the positivity.” - Vernon Vernon's word for 2023: Blessed Tune in to learn more from Vernon and Kendra!
Cicely Tyson (and a young, energetic Geoffrey Holder) makes her feature film debut, and the great Ethel Waters nears the end of the road at the top of the call sheet in this 'diamond in the rough' YouTubed for your enjoyment by ReelBlack. That's about the only thing it has going for it (besides the sweaty villainy of Richard Ward), but this ep offers a TOP FIVE Black Gold Movies, SIX DEGREES of Lorraine Toussaint and Romany Malco, FadesGiving, Romper Room, and much more. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on IG, and Twitter @micheauxmission Leave a Voicemail for Vincent & Len Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back and Happy Pride, listeners! Paul and Erika are delighted to be ringing in June with 1991's Fried Green Tomatoes, a movie that wears its gayness on its sleeve. Granted the sleeve is on a jacket that's shoved into the back of a closet and rarely worn, but it's there! You can follow That Aged Well on Twitter (@ThatAgedWellPod), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell) and Spoutible (@ThatAgedWell)! THAT AGED WELL MERCH! Support us on Patreon for bonus content! Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika Villalba Producer & Editor: Paul Caiola Marketing Director: Erin Lessin
"I find myself thinking of these two remarkably talented women often when I'm pondering how to face a challenging situation with humor and grace." This week on Rona Barrett's Gray Matters Podcast, Rona remembers the lives and careers of two shining stars, Cicely Tyson and Cloris Leachman.
This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer/Instagram star Mark O'Donovan to discuss the 1972 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Liza Minnelli won for her performance in "Cabaret," beating Diana Ross in "Lady Sings the Blues," Maggie Smith in "Travels with My Aunt," Cicely Tyson in "Sounder," and Liv Ullmann in "The Emigrants." We discuss all of these nominated performances and determine who we think was the runner-up to Minnelli. 0:00 - 14:09 - Introduction 14:10 - 37:41 - Diana Ross 37:42 - 57:45 - Maggie Smith 57:46 - 1:18:42 - Cicely Tyson 1:18:43 - 1:35:09 - Liv Ullmann 1:35:10 - 1:54:26 - Liza Minnelli 1:54:27 - 2:32:23 - Why Liza Minnelli won / Twitter questions 2:32:23 - 2:35:25 - Who was the runner-up? Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter Follow Mark O'Donovan on Twitter and Instagram Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara
Who's a good boy?! Well, the miracle dog who licks his gunshot wound back to health is the Morgan family's very-good boy. Black sharecroppers in 1930s Louisiana had it tough enough, but they finally got their own movie in the early '70s and then had to play second fiddle to...the dog?! But, okay, they don't. Young Kevin Hooks is actually the main character, although Paul Winfield and Cicely Tyson got the accolades and the Oscar nominations for playing his parents. Martin Ritt was an underrated director who was always good on social issues. His Sounder isn't all that political, but Ryan DID get a little political about idiotic racism in this one-man show, So as you enjoy Victoria Day, settle in for a 30-minute monologue about a hardworking family (and their dog) in this 513th edition of Have You Ever Seen. Sparkplug Coffee is our sponsor. They'll give a 20% discount to those who use the "hyes" promo code. Go to "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". You can certainly write to us. We're emailable (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com) and tweetable (@moviefiend and @bevellisellis). This podcast and all of what we've done in 2023 is on YouTube. Type @hyesellis into your browser to discover our growing library. And for the next few weeks, you can also hear Ryan talk with Chris Di Gregorio about sports pictures on "Scoring At The Movies".
What you'll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith's body jewelry was ahead of its time. How jewelry trends trickle down from high jewelry to costume. About JoAnne Spiller JoAnne Spiller is the Director of Education at the Jefferson County Historical Society based in Madison, Indiana. She has more than two decades of museum education experience with an emphasis on children's educational programming. She recently organized the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer,” and is currently conducting research for a book on Bill Smith's life and career. Additional Resources: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Bill Smith was a trendsetting Black jewelry designer who did everything from Cartier collaborations to costume jewelry. His designs were seen on the likes of Lena Horne and Cicely Tyson. Yet in the 30 years since his death, his impact has been largely forgotten. JoAnne Spinner, Director of Education for the Jefferson County Historical Society, hopes to change that with her recent exhibit, “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer” and a forthcoming book she is currently researching. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about Bill's trendsetting designs; how he found his path as a gay Black man from a small town; and why his work is worth collecting. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. Today, we're talking with JoAnne Spiller, the Director of Education for the Jefferson County Historical Society located in Madison, Indiana. She recently curated an exhibition about Bill Smith who came from Madison, Indiana. Welcome back. Tell us a little bit more about the body jewelry. You mentioned that and we haven't really talked about it. JoAnne: Oh, the body jewelry! He designed clothes made of, say, pearls or metal chain or gold-colored coins, fake coins; halters and skirts and crazy little headpieces, collars. The body jewelry really set him apart. Barbara Walters interviewed him and had a runway show with his body jewelry. I'd love to have a clip of that, at least to look at it and hear Bill's voice because I don't know what he sounds like. His body jewelry put him on the scene. It was crazy, and it was meant to be worn over clothing. Some of it was skimpy clothing; it just depended on the runway and where they were having their show. If it was a lady's luncheon, then they were wearing leggings and turtlenecks underneath, but some of the actual fashion shows were a little more risqué. That was the timeframe. Everything was loosening up as far as dress code, I suppose, but it was out there, and it went crazy. Richelieu thought it was gimmicky, but Bill pressured them into manufacturing some of them. They were all done by hand and sent to high-end department stores for display to catch your eye when you walked by. Who was really going to wear a garment made of giant pearls? People ate it up. They loved it. Pretty soon, they were having orders that were hard to keep up with, according to Clifton, and all the fashionistas were wearing it. I have an article that states that even brides were excited about wearing his pearl jewelry. I would love to get a hands-on look at someone wearing pearl jewelry for a wedding. That's got to be out there. That was his big start, just big, bold, in-your-face, why-would-you-ever-wear-that jewelry. It's very experimental. Some of the chains were heavy. To wear a halter or a cape or a skirt made of that must have been uncomfortable. Some of his pearl scarves are six feet long. I can't imagine carrying that weight around. I did a reproduction of one of his pearl dresses for my exhibit. I called her Pearl. My boss put her on a Christmas tree stand and she actually twirls, so you can see the movement in the garment. It's on just a plain mannequin. It took me probably 15 hours to make it. I did the halter. I did the whole thing. It's the showstopper, but it is the only way we will ever have that kind of garment in our collection. We can't afford it. We're small. We're so small. We would love to have one, but it's just out of our reach. So, for $53 for the design, I made Pearl. She twirls, and she's wonderful. Sharon: Those were on Vogue covers, weren't they? JoAnne: Absolutely. High society ladies were wearing them because it was so—I don't want to say obnoxious. It was one of those things where it was in your face. I don't know how you sat in it, but they would wear them. Sharon: The literature I was reading said he designed for Naomi Sims and Lena Horne and a lot of other well-known people. Do you think it's stashed in a drawer? They don't have any idea whose it is? JoAnne: I'm going to guess yes. He and Naomi were very good friends. There's a magazine spread that shows the two of them, and she's wearing the cuffs he designed for Cartier. That's another example of the high-end stuff, these cuffs, but I haven't seen them in a while. He did the covering for her hair for her personally. That was her own item. I know Lena Horne wore his things, and Cicely Tyson and Loretta Young wore them on her TV show. When I have time, I go through photo archives just hoping to find something I can attribute to him, someone wearing that. Not a whole lot of luck right now. Naomi Sims has passed away. I believe Cicely Tyson and Loretta Young are no longer with us. The field of people who may have his jewelry is very small, at least the people I know about, and it's hard trying to find that connection, as if maybe they do have a piece I can at least look at. I don't need to have it per se, but I sure would like to see it and photograph it and include it in my book. I'm sure there's a treasure trove out there and somebody with no idea what they have. Sharon: You mentioned your book. You intend to write a book, right? JoAnne: Absolutely. I've had about two dozen people say, “You need to write a book. You know so much about him,” and I say, “Well, I'm working on it.” Like I said, I have a 5½-inch binder of research. I've spoken to Clifton, who worked with him for two years. I spoke with John Higgins, the fashion designer, a few weeks ago. I messaged him on a whim. I said, “I know you two collaborated on some things,” because John used a lot of Bill's jewelry in his runway shows. Bill even designed a belt buckle for him, which would be fun to see. He reached out to me, and we had a 45-minute conversation about their friendship and their collaboration. That's going to go into the book because it shows his personality. But there are very few people I can still speak to that know anything about him. His family is basically gone. He had one sister. She had two sons. One son passed away early, and the other one did not want anything to do with Bill. When Bill's sister, Gladys, passed away, this nephew got rid of all the jewelry. Everything that she had of his is gone. I have no idea where it is. He said it was a big box. I can't imagine. Some of those pieces have probably come back to me, but he did not want that connection and basically severed it that way. I hope they're not in a dump somewhere. I hope they're out there and someone is enjoying them in their collection, but there's no one left in his family to speak to. He would have been 90 this year in November, so my field is very limited with people he may have worked with. My goal is next month, I'm going to New York City for a research trip, and I need to go to the New York Public Library. I need to speak to Sebastian Grant; he's at the Fashion Institute. He and I had a conversation. He wrote an article on my exhibit, a very lovely young man. I'm hoping to meet with some people and see where his original store was and maybe where the factory was and try to nail down some specifics about his death. So, I'll be in the big city, but I'll be doing work. Sharon: That's why I don't go to New York for research trips; I don't get much work done. I can't just sit there for a conference when everything's going on around me. Why don't we know who he is today? Nobody knows who he is. I couldn't even find anything that talked about his death. JoAnne: I have conflicting dates on his death. His great niece thinks it was November or December of 1989. John Higgins, when I spoke to him, said, “Oh, that can't be true. I saw him in an elevator in either 1990 or 1991.” Now I have more Bill Smiths to look into, but it's very difficult to find a William F. Smith—he went by Bill—in the obituaries. There are hundreds of them. Sharon: There must be. JoAnne: I have a list of about 12 possibilities, which is also why I'm going to New York. I'm going to try to at least look at the death certificate—because he did pass away in New York—and nail down the date so I can say definitely that this is when he passed away. John's adding a couple of extra years to that really threw me for a loop because the great niece was so certain he passed away in a certain year, but John was certain that he saw him in an elevator. So, I don't know which one is true. We have a genealogist on staff here. She just retired, and Linda couldn't find him dead or alive. If an expert can't find him, I'm not sure how I'm going to find him. I am going to New York to try to find him to get some closure, because I think the great niece would like to know where he is as well. He was most likely cremated, but she did not indicate that the family has his remains. Sharon: As a designer, did he retire? JoAnne: There are indications that he felt unappreciated, and that people were no longer excited about his work. Part of that may have been because in the 80s, if he did pass away in 1989, even it was 1990 or 1991, he died of AIDS-related pneumonia. He probably wasn't well, and with the stigma of AIDS, people probably did not want to be associated with him. At the time, they had no idea how it was transmitted, and he would have been ostracized because of that. It must have been a very difficult time in his life, to go from being on top and being lauded as a wonderful designer with all of these awards. Sharon: He was the first Black man to win a Coty Design Award. JoAnne: Especially for jewelry design. Sharon: Yes, for jewelry. JoAnne: Yes, that was a pretty big deal. He did win the Great Design Competition for Swarovski before that. He designed this crazy collar that was inspired by space. There are a lot of wires and balls and things like that. By the way, he also designed the crown for Miss Black America in, I think, 1970. I have to look at my notes. There are so many dates running around in my head. That's another thing I have to track down; I wonder if the crown still exists and where it is. I'm excited to see that as well. I have a photo of the woman wearing it, but I'd like to see it in person. Sharon: Yeah, you know a little about it. JoAnne: That was one of the things I came across in my research, and it was like, “Hold the phone.” I went down this rabbit hole to try to find a conclusion to the research on this crown. You asked why nobody knows about him. I think a lot of it was because he didn't sign a lot of his jewelry. That was a contractual thing. He only signed the high-end versions of his jewelry. In the jewelry industry, from what I understand from Clifton, and I could be extremely wrong, but you have your really high-end stuff that's signed, and then you get your higher-end department store version of it not signed, and then you get your secondary department store version and it's a little rougher; it doesn't have the quality of materials; it's less expensive and it's not signed. So, how would you know you have something he designed? Sharon: How did you know when you were looking at auctions? How did you know it was Bill Smith? Were they all signed? JoAnne: Not all of them were signed, but I do have hundreds of photos of his work. I look at auction sites and try to follow ones that are reputable, with dealers that know what they're talking about. Some people will say, “Oh, this is a Bill Smith,” and I say, “Oh, I don't know. It might have been the right timeframe, but it's not signed, and I haven't seen an image of it.” I have hundreds of sketches from newspapers and photos from magazines that show his work. I keep those with me because I am obsessed, and that helps me when I'm looking at auction sites. When I'm out and about, I can reference what I have. I also have photographs of everything in my personal collection and here at the museum on my phone so I can reference good images if I'm out and about. There are some things where I can be pretty sure it was his design because of the chain or the way the cabochon was set, but I don't know that it's worthy of us having it here in the museum in our collection per se because it's not signed. We have limited real estate, what we call storage, and we can't keep everything. I had some lower-end stuff in my exhibit because I wanted people to see that trickle-down of jewelry design I just spoke about, where you get the really high-end stuff, and then you get one the next level down that looks a lot like it, but it's not as nice. Then you get the plain-Jane stuff at the end, but it's still his design; it's just for the everyday person. It's not couture. We are trying to curate the best possible collection of his. I recently acquired a couple of pieces from a website, not only for here, but for myself. That was a bad day when I discovered that, but they're all signed. Sharon: Wow! JoAnne: Yes, they're all wonderful. I think I purchased three or four for the museum and 11 for myself. Sharon: Did the website know the value or that it was Bill Smith? JoAnne: He had not heard much about him. Is it Melinda with The Jewelry Stylist? She's out in California as well. I'd have to look her up. She's got a website. She has two jewelry websites, and she wrote a book on Napier jewelry. Sharon: Oh, Melinda Lewis, yes. JoAnne: I bought a zodiac piece off one of her sites and then noodled over to the other site, and there was another zodiac piece. I bought that, and PayPal went, “I'm sorry. What? You just spent how much money on two different websites within minutes of each other?” It kicked back the transaction. So, she called and said, “Did you mean to cancel this? What happened?” I said, “Well, I think PayPal just had a hiccup,” and she said, “Why are you buying two of these pieces?” So, we spoke. She's like, “I didn't know that about him,” and I said, “Absolutely.” There's a little danger, I think, of me sharing my knowledge because then everybody's going to scoop his stuff up. I'm a hoarder; I want more. We want the best collection we can have because he's from here. So, there is a danger in mentioning and raving about his stuff because maybe the good stuff is going to go for twice what I can afford now. The market's certainly going to go up and I won't be able to afford anything, but I do feel passionate about telling his story and getting it out there. It is so important because he was from a small town. He was Black. He was gay. He had all these things stacked against him in the early 50s, when we still had segregation going on in some parts of our town. His high school was only desegregated his senior year. He went to a mixed school his senior year. He went to an all-Black school for K-11. So, it's a huge story that he went out and made it big. He knew a lot of famous people and designed a lot of great jewelry. When a jewelry designer and a fashion designer tell you that his story is important and it needs to be told, that reaffirms to me that I do need to tell that story of Bill. Sharon: You sound like you could tell a story and the book would write itself almost. JoAnne: Possibly. I have enough pictures to fill it for sure. Sharon: Well, thank you so much for being with us today. Hopefully we'll come across some of those pieces and send them on to you. JoAnne: I hope so. That would be fantastic. I appreciate that you think his story is important to talk about on a podcast. That makes me very happy because it does need to be told, and the more people that help me tell it, the better. I really appreciate the time you've taken with me today. Sharon: My pleasure. Hopefully I'll get to talk to you when you publish your book. We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.
What you'll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith's body jewelry was ahead of its time. How jewelry trends trickle down from high jewelry to costume. About JoAnne Spiller JoAnne Spiller is the Director of Education at the Jefferson County Historical Society based in Madison, Indiana. She has more than two decades of museum education experience with an emphasis on children's educational programming. She recently organized the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer,” and is currently conducting research for a book on Bill Smith's life and career. Additional Resources: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Bill Smith was a trendsetting Black jewelry designer who did everything from Cartier collaborations to costume jewelry. His designs were seen on the likes of Lena Horne and Cicely Tyson. Yet in the 30 years since his death, his impact has been largely forgotten. JoAnne Spinner, Director of Education for the Jefferson County Historical Society, hopes to change that with her recent exhibit, “Bill Smith: Madison's Visionary Jewelry Designer” and a forthcoming book she is currently researching. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about Bill's trendsetting designs; how he found his path as a gay Black man from a small town; and why his work is worth collecting. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week. Today, we're talking with JoAnne Spiller, the Director of Education for the Jefferson County Historical Society located in Madison, Indiana. She recently curated an exhibition about Bill Smith who came from Madison, Indiana. A lot of you haven't heard of Bill Smith. I had never heard of him. He was one of the first, if not the first, Black jewelry designers to garner attention. He was very well-known in the 60s through the 80s but is just a footnote today. JoAnne is going to tell us all about Bill Smith. JoAnne, welcome to the podcast. JoAnne: Thank you for having me. I'm very excited to speak with you. Sharon: I'm so glad you're here. You came to Bill Smith through your education and your role. Can you tell us a little bit about that? JoAnne: I have been the Director of Education here for 23 years. In the process of educating students, I have been building a file of famous Madisonians and Jefferson Countians from here who have gone on to do wonderful things. We are a very small community, and I think a lot of children don't feel like there's a lot of opportunity. Many of them don't leave here; they stay. Their families have been here for generations. I wanted to let them know, especially among our minority community, that you can come from a small town and go on to do big and wonderful things out there in the world. So, my file included Bill Smith. An article was given to us a few years ago with a note saying, “Hey, did you know anything about him?” and we did not. That started my journey of finding information about Bill. It has become quite an obsession if you ask anybody that knows me, especially my family. Sharon: I had never heard of him, but he must have been something because he's all over Google. JoAnne: Yes, he is. He was born here in Madison in 1933. He had one sibling. They were a working-class family, and he went onto IU at the encouragement of his art teachers here. He was very much into creating, sculpting, making jewelry, and he was also a dancer. Sharon: That was his first thing, being a dancer, right? JoAnne: Yes, being a dancer. He went to IU to dance. He took art classes and was extremely encouraged by the art teachers there. After three semesters, he left. His teachers felt like he was ready to move on and do big things, so he left to go to New York to become a dancer. He could not find enough roles as a Black man in the 1950s. He graduated high school in 1951, so this would have been about 1953 or 1954 when he went out to New York, and he just couldn't find the roles to support himself. So, he turned to jewelry making. According to my research, he became an assistant or apprentice or helper to some jeweler in New York who needed help following some kind of accident. That's what I've read. Bill stepped in and was extremely talented at what he did. Somewhere in that process, he struck out on his own and had his own experimental design company. This was in the late 50s. He met Raymond St. Jacques, who was a Black actor out in Hollywood. He was in a lot of westerns and rough-‘em-up kind of movies. Somehow, they formed a partnership and became Smith St. Jacques. Raymond was the financial backing for the early company, and Bill was the creative director. That business went on for several years until he caught the eye of Massimo Sargis at Richelieu, and then he started his big, wonderful costume jewelry career. Sharon: He always worked in costume, but did he ever work in gold or silver? JoAnne: I do have an ad in a magazine that shows Cartier work. He did work briefly for Cartier and Georg Jensen, who was a silversmith. For Cartier, he had some pendants I've seen that are polished stones, flat, and they are embellished with gold, I'm assuming, because it's Cartier. They've turned them into belts, like some of his other funky belts we have examples of. But as far as I know, those two companies are the only ones that would have had the finer materials. I have read that he did work with some high-end materials early on, before Smith St. Jacques. He did special orders and he worked for some of the higher-end department stores, but I do not have examples of those. Everything I have seen and have my hands on has been costume jewelry. Sharon: You have one of the largest, or maybe it is the largest, collections in the country that people know about. JoAnne: It's possible. It is very possible. We have more than 100 pieces of Bill's. I would say two-thirds of them are signed. The others I can positively attribute to him because I have spoken with the person who helped with those designs. So, I can absolutely, concretely say that these things are his design. I personally have about 35 in my collection. Sharon: In your personal collection? JoAnne: Yeah, for my personal collection. They're ones that speak to me, or maybe they're duplicates of the ones we have at the museum, but I still like them. I actually wore one out the other night. Nobody understood it. They all looked at me sideways, but I had a good deal of fun wearing it. It was one of his early ones, the trueskin with the horse and the bird on a big, fat, heavy chain. People who know me know that's not really my style. I was feeling bad that day, so I wore it. I wanted to get the story out. I wanted people to comment and ask so I could share my knowledge. Sharon: I guess that's leading into my next question. You curated this exhibit. What were the comments from people who came and had never heard of him? JoAnne: They thought it was fantastic. I know they figured it was going to be this itty-bitty, halfway-put-together exhibit, and it wasn't. People were actually astounded at what we had on display. We may be a small museum, but we have the glass cases and panels and things like that. We really did put together a very excellent display on him, and it was up for about a month. It was supposed to be exhibited in July instead of October, but I did not feel like I had enough of a collection to do that. I ended up getting more information on him in September that led me down another route, and then it was time to put the exhibit together. Sharon: People walked away saying, “Well, that's a great exhibit,” but did they walk away saying, “I never knew about him”? JoAnne: A lot of them did. When I spoke earlier, I said a lot of people don't leave this town—and they don't; their roots go back generations. I am not from here. I've been here long enough where you could maybe consider me a native, but a few people that went to school with him came in and said, “Oh, we always knew he was going to do great things because he had such talent.” Unfortunately, they couldn't give me much more than that. I don't think they had a close relationship. They just knew of him and wanted to sneak a peek at what he had become later in life. We did have a woman who loaned us a suede choker from one of his early collections. It has brass cutouts on it. It looks like a dog collar. She loaned it to us for the exhibition, and after seeing the display, she gave it to us. She gave it to the museum. She said, “This is where this piece belongs. It belongs with his collection.” Another woman, who is a recent native to our town, came into the museum three times to see this exhibit. Every time she came in, we had a discussion about it and she wanted to learn more. She would come in and say, “Hey, I saw this piece on eBay. What do you think of it?” She was bitten by the bug. She ended up gifting us an absolutely fantastic, rare piece before Christmas because she knew the story was important and she wanted to be part of it. She saw this piece and knew it was perfect for our collection, so she gave it to us. It was absolutely wonderful. It's one of the ones I show when I do show and share. Sharon: What were his heyday years? JoAnne: That is an excellent question. I feel like it came and went in waves according to the company he was working with. Some of it is difficult to ascertain because his work is not always signed. Unless you have the backstory or you happen to know concretely that he did work on this collection, it's hard to say when that big wave started. I do know that according to the 5½-inch binder of research I have—I'm not kidding you—most of the articles I have were from the late 60s into the early 70s. When he left Richelieu in 1970, he went to work for the parent company, O'Dell, which had Cartier and Ben Kahn fur. So, he did some furs. He worked for Mark Cross doing leather goods. I mentioned the Cartier jewelry earlier. There's a definite collection I know is his that's all arrows, because arrows are his thing. He's a Sagittarius, which he mentioned several times; it was the 60s. Arrows were very important to him, so I know that one of the Cartier collections with arrows is his, but it is not signed. It was very rare for a designer to sign their work at that time. For him to be able to sign it was pretty phenomenal. Sharon: He didn't seem to work for Cartier for that long. JoAnne: He did not. I guess that was under the parent company. Unless I can find an article or a magazine photo that attributes it to him, I can't be sure of all the collections he worked on. Of course, like any fashion, you design in one season, say the winter, but it's for the spring collection. He may have worked for one company or another designing a collection, but it was launched after he left. There's still a lot of investigation I need to do. The timeline for him, I don't have it quite tightened up yet. I'm still working on it. Sharon: You mentioned some of the costume jewelry companies he did work for. Let's say O'Dell. JoAnne: The parent company after Richelieu. He worked for Laguna. I do have a few pieces of his that are Laguna. Sharon: Are they signed? JoAnne: Yes, they are. I missed out on an auction the other day, and I kicked myself for a week. I'm still kicking myself. There are things I look for to complete a collection. Laguna is one of the ones he designed for. That company, if you Google it now, is all beach ware; it's Laguna, California. It might be difficult to find things because I don't think he did too many collections for them. He also worked for Hattie Carnegie, but I can't find anything of his that was signed. I have a newspaper article that shows a necklace, but the image is so poor I can't tell what it looks like. I could have one in my collection; I wouldn't even know it because I can't tell from the image. Sharon: What was his big break? JoAnne: It was the body jewelry. Sharon: The body jewelry? JoAnne: The body jewelry he did with the pearls. I interviewed Clifton Nicholson, who himself is a very well-known designer in his own right. He lives 20 minutes from here. I spent an afternoon at Clifton's studio, and he gifted me probably 150 pieces of jewelry. Sharon: At one time? JoAnne: Well, it was over two times. He came to see the exhibit in October. He called me a week later and came in with a big shopping bag full of jewelry that Bill had told him he could have when Bill was closing his Long Island studio to go work for Richelieu. Clifton grabbed whatever he saw. A lot of it was Bill's original designs that aren't signed but are definitely his. That was quite a gift. Then when I went back to have lunch with him and do an interview, he gave me another small bag of jewelry, still fantastic. There are several I have that are now positively identified because I found photos of them, so I can put the photos or the advertisements with the jewelry. I just love doing that; I love making that. Sharon: Let's say you have an unsigned piece. Can you look at it and say, “Oh, that's Bill's,” or “It looks like Bill's”? JoAnne: I can because I've been looking at them daily. He has a certain flair. There was a woman that came in and said, “Oh, I have this Richelieu bracelet and it's a Bill Smith.” I looked at it and said, “I'm sorry, but it's not. It's too late. It's too modern. He was not working for them at the time.” It was a late 80s design, and I said, “He was gone by then. That can absolutely not be identified as his.” I have a pretty good eye. I spend a lot of time when I travel looking at antique malls and flea markets hoping that something will call to me, and I will be able to find a piece I don't have or I've never seen before. Then I ask my husband for the credit card so I can buy it. But I do think I have a fairly good eye for that. I can tell. His early stuff is very rough and unfinished. Clifton told me a lot about the jewelry industry and designers and how that all worked. They riffed off each other all the time. You make a collection of crosses, and Avon's got one too, and Kenneth J. Lane has one too. They're all similar, but Kenneth's are very, very polished and look extremely high-end. Bill's stuff is a little more brutalist; it's a little more rough around the edges. So, I can look at something and go, “Hmm,” or “It's a knock-off.” Joan Rivers has stuff that looks like his early stuff. There's no new design in jewelry, but I think I have a pretty good eye. It's not fail-proof. Since Clifton gave me that early jewelry, I can look at it and get a feel for that time period. When I look at things online, I can say, “Maybe. That's a strong maybe.” Clifton was also very helpful because I had created a catalogue, so to speak, of all the jewelry I've seen on the internet that I know is Bill's or maybe is Bill's. Because they worked together for two years, we flipped through the whole book and he would say, “Yes, no, maybe, yes, no.” It was wonderful, because who else is going to be able to tell me that in a positive way? The zodiac collection, which I'm kind of obsessed with, is not signed, but Clifton, during one of my interviews, said, “Yeah, that's Bill Smith's design. He sketched it, I carved it,” so I can say that is one of his pieces even though it's not signed. That was a gift to me from Bill from above, I think. He sent Clifton to me. Clifton needed closure. I needed to have a conversation with someone that knew Bill. We met, and it was wonderful. It's been so very helpful. I've been able to take my research to another level that I had not considered before. It was quite a blessing that Clifton came in, was wowed, and knew that this is where the pieces should be. He said, “I don't know why I've been keeping these all these years. It must be because of this.” He's been hanging onto those as long as I've been alive, I'm telling you. The bag of jewelry and I are the same age. It's been a long time, but it was quite a gift. He knew we would take very good care of it, and he wants to help me to tell his story. Sharon: He was Black, but he was also gay. When he went to New York, did he find more acceptance in the design community there? JoAnne: I believe he did. At the time, in the early 70s, there was a boom of Black designers that were finally getting noticed, whether it was fashion or jewelry or some other kind of art form. They were finally getting some recognition and publicity outside of the Black community. The Black community supported them very well. As far as the part about being gay, he was not as comfortable here in Madison as he would have been in New York. He needed to be away from a small town to be able to realize his potential. He could have gone to Chicago or Detroit, I suppose, but he took himself all the way to New York because he could, and he did. He knew that's where he needed to be, and he did not give up; he persevered. I think he really was more accepted there than he was here. Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.
This week Tayla is joined by Beatrice Pulliam, President of the Rhode Island Library Association, and Dymond Bush, President of Cornucopia of Rhode Island. They discuss the work they do in their respective roles in the state library association. They also discuss fiction vs nonfiction reading, Spy dramas, and fantasy reflecting real life problems back at us. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could rewrite a book from another character's point of view, which book/characters would you choose? Correction: Rhode Island Library Association is a 501(c)6 Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books American Jezebel by Eve LaPlante The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Free Speech Handbook by Ian Rosenberg & Mike Cavallaro Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson with Michelle Burford Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park AV Abbott Elementary (2021- ) Yellowstone (2018-2023) The Night Agent (2023- ) Luther (2010-2019) A Discovery of Witches (2018-2022) Other Rhode Island Library Association Book Clubs at Providence Public Library No Flying No Tights
A review of "Just As I Am" a memoir about the long and storied life of legendary actress Cicely Tyson. Show notes are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/just-as-i-am-book-review.
This week, Millie and Danielle ring in both Black History Month and their 100th episode by celebrating the life and career of Cicely Tyson. They talk about the films THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER (1968) and SOUNDER (1972), they ruminate on the characters Bubber and Spareribs, and they look back on the past one hundred episodes. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here:https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Larry Thompson is an entertainment manger in Beverly Hills, CA. In his 50+ years in Hollywood, Larry has guided the careers of over 200 stars, including Drew Barrymore, William Shatner, Cicely Tyson, Joan Rivers, Sonny & Cher, David Hasselhoff, Barry White, and Cindy Crawford. Larry grew up in Clarksdale, MS, graduated from Ole Miss law school then drove across country to chase his dream in Hollywood. As a young lawyer at Capitol Records, he helped negotiate the break-up of the Beatles then proceeded to sign each of the Fab 4 to their own solo contracts. This is just one of many incredible stories Larry shares about the talent he's worked with, including George Harrison, Barry White, Elton John, Farrah Fawcett, and Lee Majors. We also discuss how Larry helps talent see their own potential, avoid pitfalls, and how Larry got his own act together when success and ego distracted him from what was important in life. Larry is the recipient of the Heller Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Talent Managers Association and the author of the book, SHINE: A Powerful 4-step plan to becoming a star in anything you do.
This week we're talking about Cicely Tyson, an actress so legendary they had to invent new awards for her. She squeezed a lot into 96 years including this memoir just under the wire. Join our Geneva Community to chat with the other worms!!!! We'll also be hosting book club here, the first meeting will be Feb 8! Sign up for book club here! We're going on tour!! 3/22: Capitol City Comedy Club – Austin, TX https://www.capcitycomedy.com/shows/193758 [capcitycomedy.com] 3/23: Addison Improv – Dallas, TX https://improvtx.com/addison/event/celebrity+memoir+book+club/12658775/ 3/28: The Crocodile – Seattle, WA https://www.ticketweb.com/event/celebrity-memoir-book-club-the-crocodile-tickets/12634905?pl=crocodile [ticketweb.com] 3/29: Helium – Portland, OR https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/193672 [portland.heliumcomedy.com] 4/14: Sony Hall https://sonyhall.com/events/celebrity-memoir-book-club/ NEW MERCH IS HERE https://celebritymemoirclub.limitedrun.com/ Join the Patreon for new episodes every Thursday! https://www.patreon.com/celebritymemoirbookclub Follow us on Twitter @cmbc_podcast and Instagram @celebritymemoirbookclub Art by @adrianne_manpearl and theme song by @ashleesimpsonross
Tyler Perry paid the late Cicely Tyson $1 million for a day's work, Tony Yayo dishes on why Diddy didn't sign 50 Cent, and 'Be Cool' because The Rock played a gay role and it didn't ruin his career despite what people said! Kick-off 2023 with today's Dish Nation!
This week the girls welcome director, writer, producer Sam Irvin! Going all in with never before told behind the scenes stories with Vincent Price, Cicely Tyson and Cassandra Peterson! You won't wanna miss this one! Happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Original Air Date: April 1, 2019On a special edition of “Super Soul Conversations,” Oprah Winfrey discusses her book, “The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose,” featuring some of the most profound insights and Aha! moments. In this follow-up to her New York Times best-selling book “The Wisdom of Sundays,” Oprah shares her own key lessons and the personal stories that helped set the course for her best life. Hear from luminaries and trailblazers in a wide array of fields share the life lessons that helped them find meaning and purpose in their own lives: A.R. Bernard, Sue Monk Kidd, Shefali Tsabary, Elizabeth Gilbert, Caroline Myss, Brian Grazer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tracy Morgan, Sister Joan Chittister, Wintley Phipps, Shauna Niequist, Wes Moore, Amy Purdy, Adyashanti, Steven Pressfield, Iyanla Vanzant, Michael Singer, India.Arie, Gary Zukav, Michael Beckwith, Carole Bayer Sager, Janet Mock, Brene Brown, Barbara Brown Taylor, Marianne Williamson, Brother David Steindl-Rast, Shonda Rhimes, Jay-Z, Eckhart Tolle, Joe Biden, Tracy McMillan, Glennon Doyle, Stephen Colbert, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gloria Steinem, Jimmy Carter, Lynne Twist, Bryan Stevenson, John Lewis, Cicely Tyson, Jordan Peele, Trevor Noah, Jeff Weiner, Goldie Hawn and Elizabeth Lesser. If you are feeling stuck or at a crossroads, wondering if there is more to life, “The Path Made Clear” provides inspiration and guidance to help you discover not only who you are, but who you are meant to be.
The Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis traces her career in Hollywood back to a single moment of inspiration from her childhood: watching Cicely Tyson star in the 1974 movie “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” “I saw excellence and craft, and I saw transformation,” Davis tells David Remnick. “And more importantly, what it planted in me is that seed of—literally—I am not defined by the boundaries of my life.” In a new memoir, “Finding Me,” Davis writes of a difficult upbringing in Rhode Island, marked by poverty and an abusive father. She pursued her dream of attending the prestigious Juilliard School, but felt alienated by a white-focussed approach that left little room for her background or identity. She talks with Remnick about how she grew past these early challenges, the lingering impostor syndrome that many successful people experience, and how she prepared to play Michelle Obama in the series “The First Lady.” Plus, the cartoonist Liana Finck, a regular presence in The New Yorker, explains how a ride on the Long Island Rail Road gets her creative ideas flowing; she can work among people without anyone talking to her.
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