Podcasts about classic hollywood

  • 185PODCASTS
  • 519EPISODES
  • 42mAVG DURATION
  • 1EPISODE EVERY OTHER WEEK
  • Aug 18, 2026LATEST

POPULARITY

20192020202120222023202420252026


Best podcasts about classic hollywood

Latest podcast episodes about classic hollywood

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald
Hayden's Final Days, Perez Update, and Classic Hollywood Rumors with Kate Casey

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 89:21


Kate Casey and I discuss the deeply sad circumstances surrounding Hayden Panettiere, including the troubling details she shared over the past year. Plus, Perez Hilton remains in a mental health facility, so what does that mean for his empire, his fortune, and his sister's role in it all? Then, we are dissecting Ultimate Girls Trip, RHOC, and Jordyn Woods' stunning fairy-tale wedding to a Knicks player, while I break down Taylor Swift's recent wedding appearance (and yes, we have to talk about her hair). With several Real Housewives dropping new tracks, I'm left wondering: is it time for a Juicy Scoop single? While Ariana Madix reigns on Broadway, another former reality star is literally applying to McDonald's. Plus, Kaia Gerber is starring alongside her mom's famous ex, Richard Gere's son, which launches us right into one of the absolute craziest pre-internet Hollywood rumors of all time and how it impacted his career. Finally, we break down The Valley and answer the ultimate real-world dilemma: should you actually invite all your toxic coworkers to your wedding? -Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollandBranch.com/juicyscoop with code juicyscoop   -For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit ⁠Nutrafol.com⁠ and enter promo code JUICYSCOOP. - Go to ButcherBox.com/JUICYSCOOP to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year —with free shipping always Subscribe to my new show Juicy Crimes!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/juicycrimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stand Up Tickets and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heathermcdonald.net/⁠ Subscribe to Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald and get extra juice on Patreon: ⁠https://bit.ly/JuicyScoopPod⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/juicyscoop⁠ Watch the Juicy Scoop On YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JuicyScoop⁠ Shop Juicy Scoop Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://juicyscoopshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopTZFUvAeokrJJ6dQ5wuAW1T3nssO6pHk47u7KymJUBtBgKCvfX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heathermcdonald/⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heathermcdonald⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherMcDonaldOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harford County Living
Scott Reisfield Reveals the Real Greta Garbo

Harford County Living

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 76:53 Transcription Available


Greta Garbo was more than one of Hollywood's greatest stars. She helped change how women saw themselves and how the world viewed female independence.Rich speaks with author Scott Reisfield, Garbo's great-nephew and the author of Greta Garbo: The Rise of the Modern Woman. Drawing from family letters, personal memories, and years of archival research, Scott separates the real Garbo from the myths surrounding her private life and abrupt disappearance from motion pictures.In this conversation: Discover why working women connected so strongly with Garbo  Learn how Hollywood censorship prevented several planned films  Hear why Garbo continued pursuing projects long after 1941  Explore how pernicious anemia affected her work and health  Understand Garbo's lasting influence on women, acting, photography, and culture Scott also recommends the best films for first-time Garbo viewers and shares the surprising question he would ask his great-aunt today.Learn more about Scott and his books at https://scottreisfield.com/.This episode is sponsored by Sits & Wiggles Pet Care. Learn more at Best Dog Walkers & Cat Sitters in Bel Air | Sits & Wiggles Pet CareSubscribe to Conversations with Rich Bennett, share this episode with a classic-film fan, and leave a review to help more listeners discover conversations that matter.Send us Fan MailYour Pet AuPairAt Sits & Wiggles, we don't just care for pets. We care for your pet, exactly the way they like it.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

Some Like It Classic
This Week in Classic Hollywood: August 3rd-9th, 2026

Some Like It Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 7:20 Transcription Available


Some Like It Classic presents This Week in Classic Hollywood: the birth of Dolores del Río, the death of Alfred Lunt, the release of The Spy Who Loved Me, the tragic loss of Marilyn Monroe, and the final bow of Oliver Hardy. Five moments that still echo.Follow for more:YouTube: @JLJMedia YouTube: @TamiGoveia Instagram: @tami.goveia

Should you watch this? with The Popcorn Priest

Waterworld (1995) has been called one of Hollywood's biggest disasters......but is that actually true?In this episode, Chris and JJ revisit Kevin Costner's ambitious post-apocalyptic adventure to separate movie myths from reality.We discuss:

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
“HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026 (144)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 46:01


EPISODE 144 -  “HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026  Hollywood has always been a family affair. In this episode, we explore some of the entertainment industry's most enduring dynasties, from the swashbuckling legacy of the Fairbanks family to the influential Montgomerys to the acclaimed generations of the Fondas and the multi-talented Hustons. Discover how these iconic families shaped the history of film, passed their craft from one generation to the next, and navigated the challenges of living in the shadow of legendary names. Join us as we uncover the stories, triumphs, and lasting influence behind Hollywood's most famous family legacies. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The First King of Hollywood (2016), by Tracey Goessel; Broken Silence: Conversations with 23 Silent Picture Stars (2011), by Michael G. Ankerich; John Huston Interviews (2001), by Robert Emmet Long; Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir (1998), by Peter Fonda; September Song: An Intimate Biography of Walter Huston (1998), by John Weld; “Elizabeth Montgomery's Secret Heartbreak: How She Found Magic Despite Her Fame,” February 27, 2026, by Ed Gross, Woman's World; “The Fonda Family: All About the Hollywood Dynasty, From Golden Age Star Henry to Living Legend Jane,” September 8, 2025, by Julie Tremaine, People Magazine;  "Peter Fonda, ‘Easy Rider' Actor and Screenwriter, Is Dead at 79,” August 16, 2019, by Anita Gates, New York Times; “The Fonda Factor,” December 1990, by Peter Collier, Vanity Fair; “HENRY FONDA DIES ON COAST AT 77; PLAYED 100 STAGE AND SCREEN ROLES,” August 13, 1982, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Robert Montgomery, Actor, Dies at 77,” September 28, 1981, by David Bird, New York Times; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: The Mark of Zorro (1920); Robin Hood (1922); The Thief of Bagdad (1924); So This Is College (1929);The Divorcee (1930);Inspiration (1931); Little Caesar (1931);Letty Lynton (1932); Rain (1932); Morning Glory (1933);The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935);Petticoat Fever (1936); Dodsworth (1936);Jezebel (1937); The Prisoner of Zenda (1937);Night Must Fall (1937); Of Human Hearts (1938);Young Mister Lincoln (1939); Gunga Din (1939);Earl of Chicago (1940);The Grapes of Wrath (1940);Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941); The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Sergeant York (1941);The Lady Eve (1941); Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942);The Ox-Bow Incident (1943);They Were Expendable (1945);Lady in the Lake (1946);My Darling Clementine (1946);Ride the Pink Horse (1947);Once More, My Darling (1948); The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Key Largo (1948); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); The African Queen (1951); Mister Roberts (1955);The Desperate Hours (1955);The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955); Moby Dick (1956);  12 Angry Men (1957); Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957);Tall Story (1960);The Gallant Hours (1960); The Misfits (1961);Period of Adjustment (1962);Calculated Risk (1962);Johnny Cool (1963);Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed (1963);Tammy and the Doctor (1963); Night of the Iguana (1964);Cat Ballou (1964);The Young Lovers (1964);The Wild Angels (1966);Barefoot in the Park (1967);The Trip (1967);Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Once Upon a Time in the West (1968);Rosemary's Baby (1968) Barbarella (1968);Easy Rider (1969);Klute (1971); Fat City (1972); Chinatown (1974);A Case of Rape (1974);Mrs. Sundance (1974); The Man Who Would Be King (1975);The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975);Coming Home (1978);Wanda Nevada (1979);On Golden Pond (1981);9 to 5 (1982); Prizzi's Honor (1985);Agnes of God (1985);The Morning After (1986); The Dead (1987); Mr. North  (1988); The Grifters (1990); The Adams Family (1991); Adams Family Values (1993);Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993);Ulee's Gold (1997); Ever After (1998);The Passion of Ayn Rand (2000); The Aviator (2004); The Constant Gardner (2005); 30 Days of Night (2007);3:10 to Yuma (2008); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); Wonder Woman (2017); --------------------------------- 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

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand
Take Us Down to Paradise City — Where Mark Rubs Shoulders with Supermodels!

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 32:38 Transcription Available


The Mark Thompson Show Hour 1 (6.11) Podcast Description: Mark Thompson is in the house tonight filling in alongside his BFF Tim Conway Jr., and the guys are keeping it real — dropping a PSA that yes, there are homeless people back east too, while lamenting how LA’s entertainment industry is slowly bleeding out to places like Ireland, Vancouver, Atlanta, and Australia despite all the tax breaks. At 6:20 they geek out over the upcoming SpaceX IPO and what investors might snap up once Elon’s rocket company goes public. Then the real fun begins when supermodel and author Susan Holmes McKagan stops by to talk about her new novel The Velvet Rose — from getting discovered at 16, living the wild supermodel life in early ‘90s New York with her look book, to her fairytale meet-cute and marriage to Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan. Classic Hollywood-meets-rock-n-roll storytelling with plenty of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're Missing Out
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

You're Missing Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 99:01


Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is one of the most visually ruthless films Hollywood ever made — and one that doesn't show up in the conversation as often as it should. We dig into James Wong Howe's New York City cinematography, the Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis dynamic, and what the Library of Congress saw in it when they added it to the National Film Registry.   Since 1989, the National Film Registry has selected 25 films each year that are deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". In each episode, Mike Natale (Yahoo!) and Tom Lorenzo (Men's Journal) bring on a special guest to take a look at one of the films from the registry, to get to the heart of why these films matter.  

Marilyn: Behind the Icon
Interview with Remi Gangarossa, Filmmaker Behind New Award-winning Marilyn Monroe Fantasy Drama " Marilyn's Dark Paradise"

Marilyn: Behind the Icon

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 35:51


Host Nina Boski from the Behind the Icon podcast series sits down with filmmaker Remi Gangarossa to explore Marilyn's Dark Paradise — an award-winning, emotionally powerful film that reimagines Marilyn Monroe's life through fantasy, humanity, and heartbreak. Together they discuss Marilyn's lasting legacy, the film's creative journey, and why her story still resonates with audiences around the world. Written and directed by Remi Gangarossa, the project reportedly took nearly a decade to complete and has been praised for its authenticity, emotional depth, and attention to detail surrounding Marilyn's life, career, and final days.

Culture Study Podcast
A Big Juicy Gossip Episode

Culture Study Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 67:13


This episode is juicy, and it does have gossip — but I admit that it's actually less about specific juicy gossip and more about why we love juicy gossip... gossip about celebrities, gossip about extended family, gossip about our coworkers and frenemies and reality stars and even random people involved in high drama. We love reading gossip, whispering gossip, talking shit about people who gossip too much (or not enough)... gossip is a primary means of making sense of the world, and we should all talk (and think) about it more. Nichole Hill, host of the fantastic podcast Our Ancestors Were Messy, joins me to do just that. Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode! Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code CULTURE at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! If you're in the market for a beautiful new sofa, dining table or bed, head over to https://www.article.com/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CULTURE at https://www.oneskin.co/CULTURE Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to goodr.com/CULTURE to claim $10 off your first order. Show Notes: Listen to Our Ancestors Were Messy! Learn more about Nichole's work Nicole references the episode on Paul Robeson, which you can find here My chapter on Dorothy Dandridge is in my book Scandals of Classic Hollywood Dandridge on the cover of Life Magazine: We also reference the episode on Oscar Micheaux, which is so wild Nichole's co-host on that episode = Dr. Ray Christian We're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about: WOMEN'S FITNESS INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. As our co-host Zoe Rom puts it: "Women are told they need to do fasting, creatine, lifting, fueling, and recovery differently than men. Sometimes the science backs it. More often the "different" is a marketing mechanism: invent a gendered problem, sell a gendered protocol, collect the markup." What's going on here? Where have you seen it, what pisses you off about it... take this wherever you'd like. WHITE LADY HAIR! Cultural critic Sarah Mesle will be joining us to talk about her new book Tangled: Seven Iconic Moments in White Women's Hair and What They Tell Us About Power, Pleasure, and Complicity. If there's a white lady whose hair interests you, I guarantee you it interests Sarah, too. We can talk about specific celebrity/actress haircuts but also specific styles/trends. I cannot wait for this one. INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP with Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less (and Villa Coco, a new book with an intergenerational friendship at its center). You can ask questions about how to find intergenerational friends, how to sustain those friendships, what people seem to love so much about them, wherever your heart takes you. Anything you need advice for/want musings about for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segment. Join the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world.Got a question to submit, a prompt for Ask Anne Anything, or an idea for a future episode? Tell us here.Catch up on everything else happening in the Culture Study universe here.Transcripts will be available here within 24 hours of publishing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
Grab My Shoulders: NOW VOYAGER with Greg and Jackie [Scene and Heard]

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 91:57


There's a Tina-shaped elephant in the room, but otherwise a perfect movie about growing stronger. Beware Boats Film List FIND US ON LETTERBOXD SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC FOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM EMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com  

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Seventy Years of 'Written On The Wind' (1956) with Christian Garcia

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 94:53


This week, Emilio, Madeline, and Julian welcome in fellow podcaster Christian Garcia for a bonus episode to discuss 'Written on the Wind', Douglas Sirk's seminal romantic melodrama from 1956 starring Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, and Dorothy Malone in an Oscar-winning performance. This was a first watch for everyone involved, but a welcome initiation to the aesthetic and thematic paths on which Sirk often tread. The group digs into the reach and influence that this film had on modern filmmakers, how the film chooses to portray masculinity, the captivating performances, the blend of genres it manages to balance, and the many subversive touches Sirk sneaks into the film that give it so much staying power.    Christian Garcia is a co-host of the podcast That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema.  Along with co-host Luke Delmar, the podcast takes a loving look back at classic films from Hollywood's Golden Age through a queer lens.  You can listen and follow @thatolgayclassiccinema  Programming Note: This conversation was recorded in 2025. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on YouTube, IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats

Rich Valdés America At Night
Juan Uribe's Fight to Save His Son, Scott Tranter Breaks Down the Midterms, Paul Fisher on Classic Hollywood

Rich Valdés America At Night

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 117:58


Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: Juan Uribe, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, shares a deeply personal story as he searches for a bone marrow donor to save his son's life. Learn how you can help by becoming a potential donor at SWABFORMAX.COM. Then Scott Tranter, Director of Data Science at Decision Desk HQ, joins the show to discuss the political landscape heading into the midterms and what the latest data and trends may reveal. Plus, author Paul Fisher talks about his book “The Last Kings of Hollywood,” exploring the legacy and influence of the legendary film producers who helped shape the Golden Age of Hollywood. Listen live and join the conversation: www.americaatnightlive.comCall or text the show: 844-2-MCGRAW (844-262-4729) #AmericaAtNight #TalkRadio #BoneMarrowDonor #SwabForMax #Midterms #Politics #HollywoodHistory #PaulFisher #NewsTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
Arrival of an Ingenue: 'Roman Holiday' (1953) and 'Pretty Woman' (1990)

The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 126:20


This week, Julian, Emilio, and Madeline are joined by comedian Sydney Duncan to discuss two films that launched their leading ladies to superstardom - William Wyler's “Roman Holiday” from 1953 and Garry Marshall's “Pretty Woman” from 1990. The group draws comparisons both salient and subtle, and examines the aspects of Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts' performances that solidify these roles as their breakouts. The group also discusses the role that class plays in each of these films and the relationships at their center. Among the many similarities, they also observe that one of the best-known scenes in each film features a kindred improvisatory moment.You can follow Sydney Duncan on Instagram and TikTok @sydneyduncanonem, and catch her on the Maude and Betty house teams at UCB NY.If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
“THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF THELMA TODD – A CHAT WITH SANDY ADOMAITIS” - 2/23/2026  (128)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 42:05


“THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF THELMA TODD – A CHAT WITH SANDY ADOMAITIS” - 2/23/2026  (128) On this week's riveting episode, we dive into the tragic and mysterious 1935 death of beloved Hollywood comedienne THELMA TODD, weaving together the glamour and shadowy intrigue of early Tinseltown with the unsolved questions that have gripped fans for nearly a century. The conversation is elevated by their guest, SANDY ADOMAITIS — creator of The Writer's Hangout podcast — whose keen insight, deep research, and passion for storytelling help illuminate both the documented facts and the many enduring theories behind Todd's final hours. Together they explore the actress's dazzling rise, her business ventures, the conflicting testimonies surrounding her last night, and the enduring debates over whether her death was a tragic accident or something more sinister, creating a nuanced portrait of a Hollywood legend whose death remains an enduring mystery. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Testimony of a Death: Thelma Todd - Mystery, Media, and Myth in 1935 Los Angeles (2016), by Marshall Croddy & Patrick Jenning; “An Eternal Hollywood Mystery, Wrapped I'm Mink and Fog, Survives the Fires,” January 30, 2026, by Greer Sinclair, Vanity Fair; “Classic Hollywood's Greatest Female Comedy Team Still Packs a Punch,” November 23,, 2018, by Donald Liebenson,  “Thelma Todd's Tragedy: The Forgotten Life of the Original Celebrity Restaurateur,” October 8, 2014, by Hadley Meares, PBS.com; “A Mystery Revisited,” May 29, 2002, by Robert W. Welkos, Los Angeles Times; “Body of Thelma Todd Found in Death Riddle,” Dec. 17, 1935, Los Angeles Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- 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

Quad Pro Quo
Classic Hollywood Music aka The Big Sleep

Quad Pro Quo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 45:06


Join us for the second episode of They Met on Set month where we discuss Matt's pick of The Big Sleep and answer questions like:Is Braveheart a Rom-Com?Was Bogie born an old man?andWho died in this movie?Learn all about Quad Pro Quo at: https://linktr.ee/quadproquopod

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
EPISODE 125 -  “VIRGINIA MAYO: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD STAR OF THE MONTH” - 2/02/2026 (125)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 36:42


EPISODE 125 -  “VIRGINIA MAYO: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD STAR OF THE MONTH” - 2/02/2026  One of the most glamorous actresses in old Hollywood undoubtedly was VIRGINIA MAYO. This peaches-and-cream, midwestern beauty started her career wrangling two men in a horse costume on stage before being discovered by producer SAMUEL GOLDWYN and transformed into a full-blown movie star. Often playing the fantasy girl to leading men like BOB HOPE and DANNY KAYE, her beauty sometimes made people miss the fact that she was a very capable actress — particularly when she played bad girls in films like “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “White Heat.” She was very adept at light comedy, romance films, and drama, appearing in over 50 feature films and many television shows throughout her career. And tune in to find out about Steve's connection to this old Hollywood glamour girl as we celebrate Mayo as our February Star of the Month.   SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Best Years of My Life (2001), by Virginia Mayo, as told to LC Van Savage; The Forties Gals (1980), by James Robert Parish & Don E. Stanke; “Virginia Mayo's 100th Birthday,” November 30, 2020, by Vanessa Varquez, www.ashroudofthoughts.com; “Virginia Mayo, 84, Stunning Actress of 1940s Romantic Films,” January 19, 2005, Los Angeles Times; Virginia Mayo, Movie Actress, Dies at 84,” January 18, 2005, by Richard Severo, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Follies Girls (1943), starring Wendy Barrie; Up In Arms (1944), starring Danny Kaye & Constance Dowling; Jack London (1943), starring Michael O'Shea; Seven Days Ashore (1944), starring Wally Brown; The Princess and the Pirate (1944), starring Bob Hope & Virginia Mayo; Wonder Man (1945), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, & Vera Ellen; The Kid From Brooklyn (1946), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen & Steve Cochran; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff & Ann Rutherford; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews & Teresa Wright; A Song Is Born (1948), starring Danny Kaye & Virginia Mayo; Smart Girls Don't Talk  (1948), starring Bruce Bennett & Virginia Mayo; Flaxy Martin (1949), starring Virginia Mayo & Zachary Scott; Colorado Territory (1948), starring Joel McCrea & Virginia Mayo; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Red Light (1949), starring George Brent & Virginia Mayo; Always Leave Them Laughing (1949), starring Milton Berle, Virgina Mayo & Ruth Roman; Backfire (1950), starring Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo & Edmond O'Brien; The Flame and the Arrow (1950), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo; The West Point Story (1950), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), starring Gregory Peck & Virginia Mayo; She's Working Her Way Though College (1952), starring Ronald Reagan & Virginia Mayo; South Sea Woman (1953), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo;   Pearl of the Pacific (1955), starring Dennis Morgan & Virginia Mayo; The Silver Chalice (1954), starring Paul Newman, Virgina Mayo * Pier Angeli; Congo Crossing (1956), starring Virginia Mayo & George Nadar; The Big Land (1957), starring Alan Ladd & Virginia Mayo; The Story of Mankind (1957), starring Vincent Price, Ronald Colman & Peter Lorre; Young Fury (1965), starring Rory Calhoun & Virginia Mayo; Castle of Evil (1966), starring Scott Brady & Virginia Mayo; Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern & Madelyn Kahn; Hunted (1977), starring Aldo Ray; French Quarter (1978); starring Bruce Davison; The Man Next Door (1997); starring Karen Carlson; --------------------------------- 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

Secret Movie Club Podcast
SMC Pod #203: Classic Hollywood Christmas

Secret Movie Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 49:18


Christmas movies are a genre unto themselves. And Classic Hollywood Christmas movies are a special part of that genre. Holiday movies made in Hollywood's heyday of the 1930's-1940's. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill takes a look at five favorites-Frank Capra's 1946 It's A Wonderful Life, Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 The Shop Around the Corner, Preston Struges' 1944 The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Vincente Minnelli's 1944 Meet Me In St. Louis, and W.S.Van Dyke's 1934 The Thin Man. Interestingly, all these classic use dark subject matter-contemplated suicide, financial stress, murder, small town scandal-to contrast and thus emphasize Christmas themes of redemption, family, second chances. We also take a look at two modern classics-Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can and Terry Zwigoff's Bad Santa and how they share much the same DNA as their classic Hollywood counterparts. 

Lunatics Radio Hour
Episode 166 - The Dark Lore Behind The Wizard of Oz: Part 1

Lunatics Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 54:02 Transcription Available


Abby sits down with Alex to talk through all things Wizard of Oz. From L Frank Baum's books which date back to 1900, to the 1939 classic MGM film and so much more. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support your favorite podcast by wearing some haunting and highly specific clothing. Check out our merch store here. Consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes, spooky literature and deep dives into horror and history. Click here to learn more. Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

Dune Pod
The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Dune Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 126:16


OK! So who wants to hear us talk about gooning?!Also, it's the return of the co-hosts of the movie prop podcast, The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, show-runner of House of the Dragon Ryan Condal and the showrunner of Veep, Dave Mandel! We continue our Classic Hollywood journey with the movie that invented the film noir genre, Humphrey Bogart's, The Maltese Falcon.Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:19:44) Ryan Condal and Dave Mandel Interview (00:28:57) The Maltese Falcon Roundtable (00:41:57) Your Letters (01:50:10) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Bluesky,Instagram, and TikTok. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

Tales From Hollywoodland
Tales From Hollywoodland: The Most Famous Acting Families in Hollywood History

Tales From Hollywoodland

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 67:19


In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew dives into the world of Hollywood's most famous acting families — from the Barrymores and Fondases to the Douglases, Bridges, and beyond. Discover the fascinating legacies, behind-the-scenes stories, and generational talent that have shaped the entertainment industry for decades. Join the conversation as we celebrate the dynasties that defined Hollywood's golden age and continue to influence modern film and television. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #TalesFromHollywoodland #HollywoodFamilies #ActingDynasties #FamousFamilies #BarrymoreFamily #DouglasFamily #FondaFamily #BridgesFamily #ClassicHollywood #MovieLegends #HollywoodHistory #FilmPodcast #CinemaLegacy #EntertainmentIndustry #BehindTheScenes

The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-Celebrating Grey Gardens and Classic Hollywood with Tony Maietta

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 65:11


Front Row Classics welcomes Tony Maietta for the first time. Tony is an author, actor, film historian and fellow podcaster. His podcast Going Hollywood is a fun deep dive into films and television series from the Golden Age and beyond. Brandon and Tony discuss their mutual love for Lucy, What's Up Doc and Bringing Up Baby among other topics. The conversation then turns to the 50th anniversary of the legendary documentary Grey Gardens. We discuss Tony's fascination with the film which led to him authoring the book, "The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens".  You can find information about all of Tony's projects at https://tony-maietta.com/.

Front Row Classics
Ep. 367- Celebrating Grey Gardens and Classic Hollywood with Tony Maietta

Front Row Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025


Going Hollywood Front Row Classics welcomes Tony Maietta for the first time. Tony is an author, actor, film historian and fellow podcaster. His podcast Going Hollywood is a fun deep dive into films and television series from the Golden Age and beyond. Brandon and Tony discuss their mutual love for Lucy, What’s Up Doc and … Continue reading Ep. 367- Celebrating Grey Gardens and Classic Hollywood with Tony Maietta →

The Movie Mixtape
Good Will Hunting (1997) with Ron

The Movie Mixtape

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 79:28


Episode 99 is solving equations right in your pod-holes. We continue our Dynamic Duo Mix with a chat about Matt & Ben's Good Will Hunting. This movie was picked by our good friend Ron who joins us for a chin-wag.Topic include: Matt's 90s hair; Dunken; and why the flippin' heck can men just not talk properly to each other.Find Ron's podcasts here: Reel Latinos, The Wright Stuff, 70mm Rejected. He is also on Letterboxd HEREWe mentioned Guti's Classic Hollywood discord in the episode but we don't have an invite link for that but if you are interested just contact us and we can hook you upNext episode is 100! We would love to hear from you. If you want to contact the show you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themoviemixtapepod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ChaptersHello! Here's Ron (00:00:00)Good Will Hunting Chat (00:18:45)Song Choices (01:08:06)Episode 100 (01:16:15)Join our Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_moviemixtape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dirk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marcie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Edited by: Dirk and MarcieLogo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Irontooth Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Movie Mixtape Spotify Playlist can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Movie Mixtape is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAPEDECK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast, along with our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠70mm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bat & Spider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Escape Hatch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Will Run For...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lost Light⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twin Vipers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Letterboxd Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cinenauts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Yeti Is Still Broken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Austin Danger Podcast

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
“SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” (107)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 26:17


EPISODE 107 -  “SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” - 9/29/25 SUSAN PETERS was a rising star in Hollywood's Golden Age, a gifted actress whose poise, talent, and beauty quickly earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. With a promising career ahead of her, she seemed destined for lasting stardom—until a devastating accident abruptly changed everything, marking the beginning of a long, painful decline. Her story is one of both brilliance and heartbreak, a portrait of a woman whose strength and grace were ultimately no match for the crushing weight of physical and emotional suffering. Today, we'll be discussing the tragic arc of Susan Peters' life and career, examining how a promising future was shattered in an instant.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Fallen Angels: The Tragic Untimely Deaths of 14 Hollywood Beauties (1991), by Kirk Crivello; “The Tragic Death of Susan Peters,” May 10, 2022, by Karen Corday, Grunge.com; “The Many Acts of Susan Peters,” June 25, 2018, by Christina Newland, Hazlitt.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Susan and God (1940), starring Joan Crawford & Fredric March; Santa Fe Trail (1940), starring Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland; The Strawberry Blonde (1941), starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, & Rita Hayworth; Meet John Doe (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Gary Cooper; Scattergood Pulls The Strings (1941), starring Guy Kibbee; The Big Shot (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart; Tish (1942), starring Marjorie Main & Lee Bowman; Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942), starring Lionel Barrymore & Van Johnson; Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942), starring Mickey Rooney; Random Harvest (1942), starring Greer Garson & Ronald Colman; Assignment in Brittany (1943), starring Jean-Pierre Aumont; Young Ideas (1943), staring Herbert Marshall & Mary Astor; Song of Russia (1944), starring Robert Taylor & Susan Peters; Keep Your Powder Dry (1945), Starring Lana Turner, Laraine Day, & Susan Peters' The Sign of the Ram (1948), starring Susan Peters & Alexander Knox; --------------------------------- 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

Get Reelisms
S4E161 | A Gaffer's Tale: Jim Plannette talks Steven Spielberg, Mel Gibson, and more.

Get Reelisms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 38:44


Behind the Scenes with Iconic Gaffer Jim Planchett! Join Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen on the Get Reelisms Podcast as they chat with renowned gaffer Jim Plannette. Jim shares insights from his illustrious career, working on classics like E.T., Braveheart, Young Frankenstein, and many more. Discover the challenges and rewards of lighting some of Hollywood's most memorable films, the impact on personal life, and the importance of luck and timing in the film industry. This is a must-watch for filmmaking enthusiasts who want to learn from a true industry veteran!  Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf) Guest: Jim Plannette For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.comWEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com  00:00 The Realities of Working in the Film Industry 00:46 Introduction to the Get Reelisms Podcast 01:11 Meeting Jim and His Work on E.T. 02:54 Jim's Favorite Film Projects 04:19 Challenges and Memorable Moments in Filmmaking 05:16 Jim's Journey into the Film Industry 06:39 Union Struggles and Early Career 07:20 Working on Iconic Films: From Andromeda Strain to Chinatown 09:57 Balancing Personal Life and Film Work 15:30 Shooting in Black and White: Young Frankenstein and Beyond 20:33 The Evolution of Black and White Film 21:48 Behind the Scenes of Ocean's 11 24:41 Challenges in Production Design 28:19 Filming Braveheart: A Unique Experience 33:52 Working with Steven Soderbergh 35:54 Conclusion and Future Plans Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Cinema in Seconds
Episode 173: Classic Hollywood Musicals

Cinema in Seconds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 97:47


Get ready for some old timey singing and dancing, as Daniel, Ian and Zack explore musicals from the classic Hollywood era.  So put on your tap shoes and join Judy, Gene, and the rest of us!Summer Stock – 3:30 Stormy Weather – 20:30 Top Hat – 31:30 It's Always Fair Weather – 45:30 Anchors Aweigh – 1:06:00 Singin' in the Rain – 1:20:00

Mantz and Mitchell
Spy Espionage with Geoffrey Mark

Mantz and Mitchell

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 54:17


Geoffrey Mark aka The Walking Encyclopedia of Classic Hollywood guests on Mantz and Mitchell with a nostalgic look at the spy crazy of the 1960s. Espionage was cool (and sexy) in movies and TV as never before or since. We offer a view to a trend, shaken not stirred.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-His Girl Hollywood-Interview with Maureen Lee Lenker

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 35:14


Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author & entertainment journalist Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen discuss her origins as a classic film fan favorite film genres and most memorable writing assignments. The conversation, then, turns to her latest book, "His Girl Hollywood", an historical fiction romance set in Classic Hollywood. Maureen Lee Lenker is an award-winning journalist who has written for Turner Classic Movies, The Hollywood Reporter, Ms. Magazine, and more. She is a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, where she maintains a quarterly romance review column, Hot Stuff, in addition to covering film, TV, and theater. She is a proud graduate of both the University of Southern California and the University of Oxford. Maureen calls Los Angeles home, where you'll either find her at the beach or in a repertory movie-house, if she's not writing.

Front Row Classics
Ep. 292- His Girl Hollywood-Interview with Maureen Lenker

Front Row Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025


His Girl Hollywood Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author & entertainment journalist Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen discuss her origins as a classic film fan favorite film genres and most memorable writing assignments. The conversation, then, turns to her latest book, “His Girl Hollywood”, an historical fiction romance set in Classic Hollywood. … Continue reading Ep. 292- His Girl Hollywood-Interview with Maureen Lenker →

Media Path Podcast
A Tireless Classic Hollywood Star Turns 90 & The Secret To A Perfect Speech with Ruta Lee and Rick Mitchell

Media Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 83:07


A Golden Age Hollywood star in every sense, at just 16 Ruta Lee was  cast in the all-time great movie musical, 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', subsequently becoming the designated smoldering beauty, spicy sexpot and fiery vixen in  iconic TV Westerns, mysteries and dramas of  the '50s and '60s. She is celebrating her 90th birthday in classic Ruta fashion: with a one-woman show, fabulously titled 'Consider Your Ass Kissed! This week she brings her legendary inside showbiz lore and boundless energy to the Media Path studio!Ruta's story begins with her Lithuanian background and parents who escaped the oppression of the Communist regime to Montreal, Quebec, where Ruta was born, singing and dancing. Her mother reached out to a Lithuanian priest in Los Angeles and thus began the plan to head for Hollywood.Ruta's Hollywood High training prepared her to land roles on The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show, The Roy Rogers Show and then iconic films including Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn and Sergeants Three with The Rat Pack! Ruta recounts her heroic efforts to extract her Grandmother from a Siberian internment camp. She took her request straight to Khrushchev! She tells us about her work with The Thalians, an organization founded by Hollywood actors to help children receive mental health care. Also, what is Audrey Hepburn's keep-slim advice? And what job yielded Ruta the most lucrative income? And with public speaking being our number one fear, Rick Mitchell joins us to talk about his new book, one of the most crucial reference guides of all time, 'How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place'!In recommendations-- Weezy: "Reality Winner Noir" - Reality (2023) on Max and Winner (2024) on HuluFritz: 'Nickel Boys' now streaming on PrimePath Points of Interest:Ruta Lee Consider Your Ass Kissed by Ruta LeeRuta Lee in“CONSIDER YOUR ASS KISSED”At The Purple Room in Palm Springs, Saturday & Sunday, March 29th and 30that The El Portal Theatre, Friday, May 30th, 2025Ruta Lee on WikipediaRuta Lee on FacebookThe ThaliansRick MitchellHow to Write a Funny Speech Buy LinksNickel Boys (2024)Reality (2023) on MaxWinner (2024) on HuluMedia Path Podcast

The Cultworthy Podcast
THE CULTWORTHY EP #197 -ALTERNATIVE OSCARS w / FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN

The Cultworthy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 50:53


This week I am joined by FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, a podcast dedicated to the love and lore of Classic Hollywood! We discuss our picks for "ALTERNATIVE OSCARS" for nominees and winners of the 1941 Oscars Ceremony! Are there any on your list that didn't make the cut? Subscribe today!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comCultworthy LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/31EObhttps://frombeneaththehollywoodsign.com/

Great Pop Culture Debate
Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star

Great Pop Culture Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 45:49


Hollywood stars: they don't make ‘em like they used to. While there are still many fine actors and actresses working in film and television today, very few have the megawatt star power that used to bring audiences to the theaters from the mid- to late 20th Century. And as we move further and further away from the Golden and Silver ages of Tinseltown, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine: who WAS the Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star? We consider 16 film actors and actresses who made their big breaks prior to 1969, including: Cary Grant, Paul Newman, Judy Garland, Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Fred Astaire, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck, and Barbara Stanwyck.Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss 16 of the biggest Hollywood legends who made their big breaks prior to 1969.Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss even more iconic Hollywood legends that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.Want to play along at home?Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours!Sign up for our weekly newsletter!Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox!Vote in more pop culture polls!Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates!Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next.Episode CreditsHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, Karissa KlossProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#classicfilm #classicmovies #hollywood #moviestar #goldenage #oscars #elizabethtaylor #katharinehepburn #paulnewman #carygrant #audreyhepburn #marilynmonroe #humphreybogart #ingridbergman #judygarland #jimmystewart #bettedavis #joancrawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate
Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star

Great Pop Culture Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 50:49


Hollywood stars: they don't make ‘em like they used to. While there are still many fine actors and actresses working in film and television today, very few have the megawatt star power that used to bring audiences to the theaters from the mid- to late 20th Century. And as we move further and further away from the Golden and Silver ages of Tinseltown, the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine: who WAS the Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star? We consider 16 film actors and actresses who made their big breaks prior to 1969, including: Cary Grant, Paul Newman, Judy Garland, Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Fred Astaire, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck, and Barbara Stanwyck. Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss 16 of the biggest Hollywood legends who made their big breaks prior to 1969. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss even more iconic Hollywood legends that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks. Want to play along at home? Download the Listener Bracket and see if your picks match up with ours! Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Derek Mekita, Jonny Minogue, Karissa Kloss Producer: Bob Erlenback Editor: Bob Erlenback Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #classicfilm #classicmovies #hollywood #moviestar #goldenage #oscars #elizabethtaylor #katharinehepburn #paulnewman #carygrant #audreyhepburn #marilynmonroe #humphreybogart #ingridbergman #judygarland #jimmystewart #bettedavis #joancrawford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Pop Culture Debate
BONUS: Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star PREVIEW

Great Pop Culture Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 3:01


Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our episode devoted to the best old-school movie stars -- actors and actresses who broke into Hollywood prior to 1969 -- and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 25, wherever you listen to podcasts.Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any upcoming episodes:https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/subscribeAnd if you love pop culture, sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week!CREDITS:Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great Pop Culture Debate
BONUS: Best Classic Hollywood Movie Star PREVIEW

Great Pop Culture Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 4:01


Great Pop Culture Debate host Eric Rezsnyak explains how we created the bracket for our episode devoted to the best old-school movie stars -- actors and actresses who broke into Hollywood prior to 1969 -- and walks you through the Round 1 match-ups. The main episode will release on Tuesday, February 25, wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any upcoming episodes: https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/subscribe And if you love pop culture, sign up for our weekly newsletter to keep up on all the new movies, music, and TV shows dropping every week! CREDITS: Intro/outro music: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanguard of Hollywood
Seven Decades in Hollywood: An Interview with Tim Matheson

Vanguard of Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 44:59


Tim Matheson's Hollywood career spans nearly seven decades.  From working alongside Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda in 1968's Yours, Mine and Ours, to his iconic role in the classic 1978 comedy Animal House, to the record-breaking hit Netflix series, Virgin River, Tim Matheson has done it all.  Listen as Shannon and Tim discuss Tim's new book, Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches, and what inspired Tim to write his book: the Classic Hollywood legends he was privileged to work with, and what he learned from them.

Speaking of ... College of Charleston
In the Name of Love: All the Best Romantic Movies

Speaking of ... College of Charleston

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available


Send us a textOn this episode of the Speaking of … College of Charleston podcast, in honor of Valentine's Day, we ask Colleen Glenn, associate professor and director of the College's Film Studies Program, to weigh in on her favorite romantic movies.We discuss some of the classes she teaches at the College, including Dreams and Movies and The Myth of the Road in American Cinema. As we shift to the upcoming holiday, she highlights her favorite romantic dramas, including Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, as well as romantic comedies like The Shop Around the Corner and Moonstruck.Glenn also talks about how rom-coms have evolved and now include a wider variety of perspectives.“Films have become more diverse in terms of representation,” says Glenn. “We have better representation of people of color – of different races and ethnicities – on screen today, and we also see different gender orientations and sexual orientations. So, the classic rom-com formula of 'boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy wins girl back' might now be 'boy meets boy' or 'girl-meets-girl.'"Glenn encourages moviegoers to watch movies in the theater instead of on their devices to get the full experience. She says romantic movies are just one of the many cultural systems that facilitate the “happily ever after” myth of love – and, if we're going to blame rom-coms, we have to throw music, theater and poetry into the mix.What's your favorite romantic movie to watch on Valentine's Day? Text us your favorite romantic movie on the Apple Podcasts or comment your favorites on Spotify.Resources From This episode:Romantic Dramas: Casablanca (1942)An Affair to Remember (1957)Cold Mountain (2003)Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)Romantic Comedies: It Happened One Night (1934)The Shop Around the Corner (1940)The Philadelphia Story (1940)Some Like it Hot (1957)The Apartment (1960)Moonstruck (1987)The Princess Bride (1987)When Harry Met Sally (1989)Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)Film Noir/Thrillers: Double Indemnity (1944)The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)Fatal Attraction (1987)Body Heat (1981)Oscar NomineesCinemaScopeGreat Local Theater: The Terrace

The Constitutionalist
#47 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance with Matthew Reising

The Constitutionalist

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 69:10


On the forty-seventh episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University, to discuss John Ford's classic film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

united states america american university history founders president donald trump culture power house washington politics college law state doctors phd truth professor colorado joe biden elections washington dc dc local lies congress political supreme court force senate bernie sanders democracy federal kamala harris blm constitution conservatives heritage nonprofits liberal political science civil rights public policy amendment impeachment graduate baylor george washington american history princeton university presidency ballot public affairs ted cruz ideology constitutional elizabeth warren founding fathers thomas jefferson benjamin franklin mitt romney mitch mcconnell john wayne marco rubio baylor university supreme court justice american politics john adams lindsey graham rand paul polarization joe manchin chuck schumer alexander hamilton james madison cory booker old west bill of rights tim scott jimmy stewart civic engagement federalist rule of law amy klobuchar john kennedy dianne feinstein civil liberties mike lee josh hawley claremont polarized supreme court decisions john ford constitutional law paul revere ron johnson ideological house of representatives constitutional rights george clinton james stewart chris murphy department of education federalism james smith aaron burr thomas paine robert morris rick scott tom cotton department of justice kirsten gillibrand susan collins political theory john witherspoon political philosophy constitutional amendments john hancock bob menendez fourteenth patrick henry benedict arnold 14th amendment john marshall john cornyn political history department of defense chuck grassley john quincy adams samuel adams tim kaine james wilson american government aei marsha blackburn john paul jones john jay political discourse ben sasse dick durbin mark warner lee marvin political debate joni ernst jack miller political thought republicanism bill cassidy sherrod brown american experiment abigail adams war powers political commentary tammy duckworth david perdue checks and balances john thune ed markey ron wyden thom tillis department of homeland security grad student originalism american presidency michael bennet political analysis publius john hart legal education constitutional studies richard blumenthal separation of powers national constitution center civic education legal analysis legal history chris van hollen department of labor chris coons department of energy constitutionalism james lankford tina smith american cinema stephen hopkins tammy baldwin summer institute liberty valance richard burr classic hollywood angus king rob portman john morton constitutionalists department of agriculture bob casey benjamin harrison judicial review jon tester mike braun mazie hirono jeff merkley landmark cases pat toomey john dickinson benjamin rush todd young civic responsibility gary peters civic leadership jmc founding principles patrick leahy historical analysis debbie stabenow samuel huntington george taylor american constitution society constitutional government demagoguery department of veterans affairs political education charles carroll lamar alexander man who shot liberty valance cory gardner ben cardin mike rounds kevin cramer department of state cindy hyde smith george ross civic participation brian schatz jeanne shaheen founding documents department of commerce apush roger sherman gouverneur morris martin heinrich jim inhofe maggie hassan constitutional change constitutional advocacy roger wicker contemporary politics western genre john barrasso william williams jacky rosen pat roberts elbridge gerry george wythe american political thought william floyd mercy otis warren civic learning richard henry lee constitutional accountability center department of the interior living constitution constitutional affairs richard stockton tom carper cowboy code constitutional conventions samuel chase legal philosophy mike crapo department of health and human services government structure hollywood westerns american governance lyman hall constitutional rights foundation constitutional literacy
The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-Chatting Classic Hollywood with John Joseph

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 55:18


Front Row Classics welcomes content creator John Joseph to the show. John Joseph has a series of classic Hollywood related videos and posts through his various social media platforms. He and Brandon discuss the origins of their classic film fandom, favorite films and the studio system. The conversation, then, moves to the career of Debbie Reynolds and. specifically, The Tender Trap. You can find John Joseph's various content at https://linktr.ee/itsjohnjoseph

Front Row Classics
Ep.-282- Chatting Classic Hollywood with John Joseph

Front Row Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025


Welcome John Joseph Front Row Classics welcomes content creator John Joseph to the show. John Joseph has a series of classic Hollywood related videos and posts through his various social media platforms. He and Brandon discuss the origins of their classic film fandom, favorite films and the studio system. The conversation, then, moves to the … Continue reading Ep.-282- Chatting Classic Hollywood with John Joseph →

Tales From Hollywoodland
Tales From Hollywoodland: A KALEIDOSCOPE of Movie Talk & Hollywood Stories

Tales From Hollywoodland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 51:53


Step into the world of cinema with the latest episode of Tales From Hollywoodland! This week, we bring you a KALEIDOSCOPE of movie talk—covering everything from Hollywood's golden age to modern blockbusters, behind-the-scenes stories, industry insights, and hidden film gems. Whether you're a classic movie buff or a fan of today's biggest hits, this episode has something for everyone! Tune in for a lively discussion celebrating the magic of Hollywood.

Tales From Hollywoodland
Actor Alex Hyde-White Talks Career, Movies & More on Tales From Hollywoodland

Tales From Hollywoodland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 64:42


Join us on this captivating episode of Tales From Hollywoodland as we sit down with actor Alex Hyde-White, known for his roles in Pretty Woman, Catch Me If You Can, and as the original Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four. Dive into his fascinating journey through Hollywood, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and gain unique insights into the world of acting, filmmaking, and storytelling. Whether you're a fan of classic films or a lover of Hollywood history, this episode offers a front-row seat to the life and career of a talented actor. Don't miss it! Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland   Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #AlexHydeWhiteinterview #TalesFromHollywoodlandpodcast #AlexHydeWhiteactor #FantasticFour1994movie #AlexHydeWhitecareer #PrettyWomanactor #talesfromhollywoodland #podcast #BehindthescenesHollywood #Hollywoodinterviewspodcast #AlexHydeWhitemovies #ClassicHollywoodstories #ActorAlexHydeWhitediscussion #TalesFromHollywoodlandepisodes #AlexHydeWhitepodcastguest #Hollywoodindustryinsights #AlexHydeWhiteFantasticFour

ESO Network – The ESO Network
Classic Hollywood Roundtable: Celebrating Timeless Movies on Tales From Hollywoodland

ESO Network – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 82:20


Step into the golden age of cinema with the latest episode of Tales From Hollywoodland! This week, we're hosting an old-fashioned movie roundtable discussion where film buffs and industry insiders come together to talk about Hollywood's most iconic moments, timeless classics, and hidden gems. From unforgettable performances to behind-the-scenes stories, we're diving deep into the […] The post Classic Hollywood Roundtable: Celebrating Timeless Movies on Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Tales From Hollywoodland
Classic Hollywood Roundtable: Celebrating Timeless Movies on Tales From Hollywoodland

Tales From Hollywoodland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 82:20


Step into the golden age of cinema with the latest episode of Tales From Hollywoodland! This week, we're hosting an old-fashioned movie roundtable discussion where film buffs and industry insiders come together to talk about Hollywood's most iconic moments, timeless classics, and hidden gems. From unforgettable performances to behind-the-scenes stories, we're diving deep into the art and magic of moviemaking. Don't miss this lively conversation that celebrates everything we love about the silver screen! Tune in now for your dose of Hollywood nostalgia. Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland   Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #ClassicHollywoodmovies #Movieroundtablediscussion #TalesFromHollywoodlandpodcast #Oldfashionedcinema #Filmhistoryconversation #Hollywoodmovienostalgia #Iconicfilmsdiscussion #Timelessmoviespodcast #Classiccinemaenthusiasts #GoldenageofHollywood #Moviebuffspodcast #Hollywoodlandmovietalk #Celebratingclassicfilms #Filmroundtableinsights #Moviepodcastepisodes

Tales from the Short Box
Tales From The Short Box #202 - Angel City by Janet Harvey

Tales from the Short Box

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 34:01


RJ is up with his first pick of the season.  His domestic pick this week is Angel City by Janet Harvey, Megan Levens, Nick Filardi. We take a trip back to 1930s Hollywood with a hard boiled noir crime story drawn from real events.  It combines two of RJ's favorite things: Classic Hollywood, and classic film noir.   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics

hollywood tales rj angel city classic hollywood shortbox janet harvey nick filardi megan levens
The Backstory with Patty Steele
The Backstory: Date raped by a superstar in classic Hollywood

The Backstory with Patty Steele

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 9:27 Transcription Available


Loretta Young was a superstar during Hollywood's golden age. But after her death, in her memoir, she admitted that her daughter was fathered by Clark Gable. Her family later said she'd told them it was date rape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanguard of Hollywood
Hollywood Royalty: An Interview with Cissy Wellman

Vanguard of Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 49:00


Cissy Wellman is an actress, director, dancer, and author.  She is the daughter of the revered Classic Hollywood director, William Wellman, who directed such films as Wings (1927) and the original A Star is Born (1937).  Cissy had the rare opportunity to grow up among the biggest names from the Golden Age, and formed personal relationships with such legends as director Howard Hawks and John Wayne.  Cissy's own career includes television roles on Charlie's Angels, The Waltons, and Hart to Hart.  Her film credits include roles in Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), Made Men (1999), and, most recently, in the 2024 film, Little Death, opposite David Schwimmer.  Listen as Cissy shares behind the scenes stories from her career, invaluable insights on the Classic Hollywood legends she knew, and what makes the Golden Age exceptional.

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Looking at Lucasfilm with Brian Gaughan: Radio Land Murders: A Quirky Tribute to Classic Hollywood from Lucasfilm (Ep. 100)

The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 55:42


In this episode of Looking at Lucasfilm, Jim Hill and Brian Gaughan celebrate October with a special look at horror films and their unexpected ties to Lucasfilm. Brian kicks off by sharing his month-long cinematic Halloween project, while Jim reveals his love for Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein and its surprising connection to Lucasfilm's scrapped Frankenstein CG film. The episode also pays tribute to the late Lucasfilm producer Robert Watts, dives into the anniversary of Star Wars Rebels, and previews the upcoming John Williams documentary debuting on Disney+. Also in this episode: The removal of the Indiana Jones films from Disney+ and what's behind the licensing shuffle. Updates on The Mandalorian and Grogu feature film, set to hit theaters in 2026. A deep dive into Radio Land Murders as it celebrates its 30th anniversary, and how it laid the groundwork for future Lucasfilm projects. Join Jim and Brian for a nostalgic, fun, and insightful journey through the world of Lucasfilm, just in time for Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media Path Podcast
Generations of a Showbiz Family & The Classic Age of Action Films with Lorenzo Lamas

Media Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 65:18


Golden Globe-nominated actor, action movie star, martial artist, helicopter pilot, heartthrob, thrill seeker and  Hollywood royalty, Lorenzo Lamas joins us for an exhilarating ride through decades of entertainment history, from the Golden Age through the non-stop 1990's and beyond! Lorenzo is the son of classic era movie-making duo Arlene Dahl and Fernando Lamas. Lorenzo came into his own playing the grandson of Jane Wyman's character on the legendary prime-time soap, Falcon Crest, and then earned lifelong fans in action and martial arts TV and film, including Renegade and Snake Eater. Lorenzo joins us to talk about life lessons learned in military school, on the set and through fatherhood.A child of Hollywood, Lorenzo's parents divorced when he was two and he often felt like a guest in either home. His mother Arlene Dahl was a starlet in the 1940s and 50s, and a businesswoman, who married six times, disrupting Lorenzo's childhood with moves around the world. Lorenzo later learned to appreciate his mother's love for him and her groundbreaking achievements. As a child, he yearned deeply for the attention and validation of his father, larger-than- life film star, Fernando Lamas who married Esther Williams when Lorenzo was 11 and was often either living in another city or away on location. Summers with his dad meant everything. His father died in his sixties but lived to see his son's success and even directed an episode of Falcon Crest!Lorenzo gives us behind the scenes insights that he learned from Burt Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Wyman and Charlton Heston.  He fills us in on the un-aired final episode of Renegade. And on the values he has imparted to his own children of show business. Plus, Lorenzo takes on a challenging round of IMDB Roulette! In recommendations, Weezy is bingeingThe Perfect Couple on Netflix and Fritz enjoyed Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes on Max.Lorenzo Lamas on WikiLorenzo Lamas on IMDBRenegade at Heart by Lorenzo LamasLorenzo Lamas on FacebookLorenzo Lamas on InstagramStepmom from HellPrepare to DieThe Perfect CoupleElizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes on Max

Media Path Podcast
Legendary Showbiz Prowess & The Prototype For The Male Review with Michael Gregg Michaud

Media Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 62:38


Words like 'legend', 'icon' and 'star' were created to describe Mae West! Our guest, Michael Gregg Michaud has written his third Mae West book, Mae West And Her Adonises which focuses on her revolutionary 50s nightclub act featuring a chorus line of muscle men. Mae set the stage for the male revue, now a staple of Vegas bachelorette parties and girls' nights out! Michael's book is packed with photos, press interviews, Mae's wickedly quippy and saucy one-liners and details about an act that was literally stopping traffic in every town it visited. Mae's first and only love was the stage but much like any episode of The Bachelorette, the Adonises found themselves lost in love for her and competitively pining for her attention, ultimately coming to blows when Chuck Krauser threw a punch at Mickey Hargitay. Hearts and jaws were broken and a high profile court case ensued. Mae was the O.G. of branding, literally carving her image out of strategically erected costumes, padding, wigs, headdresses and heals. She wrote and produced her own content, walking right up to the wall of naughty and bawdy but never crossing into tasteless. She artfully tap-danced around censors and male industry leaders, knowing innately what her audience would embrace. Mae famously jabbed and feuded with Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and W.C. Fields and maintained lifelong friendships with Louise Beavers, her boxer buddies, and the animals she adored. All this Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Bad Monkey on Apple + and Wicked Little Lies on Netflix. Path Points of Interest:Michael Gregg Michaud Michael Gregg Michaud on AmazonMae West and Her AdonisesMichael Gregg Michaud on FacebookMichael Gregg Michaud on InstagramMae West on IMDBMae West Stage Show - 1957Bad Monkey on Apple +Wicked Little Letters on NetflixGift of DemocracyMedia Path Podcast