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“RICHARD CARLSON: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” (081) - 3/31/2025 Tall, dark-haired, and handsome, RICHARD CARLSON was always a welcomed addition to any cast. From the beginning, when he was playing preppy college students opposite LANA TURNER, to his reign in the 1950s as the King of Sci-Fi thrillers, Carlson brought believability and authority to each role but also a sense of introspective thoughtfulness. You looked into his deep blue eyes and chiseled face and believed him. Whatever he was selling, we were buying. And while he never became an A-list leading man, he enjoyed a long and steady career and enhanced many a mediocre film with his special appeal. This week, we celebrate RICHARD CARLSON as our Star of the Month.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Monsters in the Machine (2016), by Steffen Hantke; Keep Watching the Skies (2009), by Bill Warren; “Richard Carlson: Albert Lea's Other Film & Television Star,” December 24, 2016, by Ed Shannon; “Today's Underrated Actor Spotlight: Richard Carlson,” June 24, 2105, by Bynum, www.thetinseltoentwins.com; “A Tribute To Richard Carlson,' January 9, 2014, www.scififilmfiesta.com; “Richard Carlson, Actor, Dies at 65,” November 27, 1977, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  Desert Death (1935), starring Raymond Hatton; The Young in Heart (1938), starring Janet Gaynor, Roland Young, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr & Paulette Goddard; The Duke of West Point (1938), starring Louis Hayward & Joan Fontaine; Winter Carnival (1939), starring Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, & Robert Mitchum; These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner & Lew Ayres; Dancing Co-Ed (1939), starring Lana Turner & Richard Carlson; Beyond Tomorrow (1940), starring Haley Carey & Charles Winning; No, No, Nanette (1940), starring Anna Neagle; The Howards of Virginia (1940), starring Cary Grant & Martha Scott; Back Street (1941), starring Margaret Sullavan & Charles Boyer; The Little Foxes (1941Ol staring Bette Davis & Teresa Wright; The Affairs of Martha (1942), starring Marsha Hunt & Richard Carlson; My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1942), starring Richard Carlson & Martha O'Driscoll; Fly By Night (1942) starring Richard Carlson & Nancy Kelly; Hold That Ghost (1941), starring Bud Abbot & Lou Costello; White Cargo (1942), staring Hedy Lamarr& Walter Pidgeon; Presenting Lily Mars (1943), starring Judy Garland & Van Heflin; The Man From Down Under (1943), starring Charles Laughton & Donna Reed; So Well Remembered (1947), starring John Mills & Martha Scott; Behind Locked Doors (1948), starring Richard Carlson & Lucille Bremer; The Amazing Mr. X (1948), starring Turban Bey, Lynn Bari, & Cathy O'Donnell; King Solomon's Mines (1950), starring Stewart Granger & Deborah Kerr; The Sound of Fury (1950), starring Frank Lovejoy; The Blue Veil (1951), starring Jane Wyman, Charles Laughton, & Joan Blondell; The Magnetic Monster (1953), starring Richard Carlson; It Came from Outer Space (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Barbara Rush; The Maze (1953), starring Richard Carlson & Hillary Brooke; The Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Julie Adams; All I Desire (1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Richard Carlson; Riders To the Stars (1954), starring William Lundigan; Appointment with a Shadow (1957), starring George Nadar; The Saga of Hemp Brown (1957), starring Rory Calhoun; Johnny Rocco (1958), starring Richard Evers & Coleen Gray; Tormented (1960), starring Richard Carlson; Kid Rodelo (1966), starring Broderick Crawford & Janet Leigh; Change of Habit (1969), starring Elvis Pressly, Mary Tyler moore, & Richard 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

Big Town, a prominent long-running radio drama, captured the hearts of listeners with its compelling storylines and captivating characters. At its core, the show featured a corruption-fighting newspaper editor, a role initially portrayed by the renowned actor Edward G. Robinson from 1937 to 1942. During this time, Robinson brought his signature intensity to the role, echoing the conscience-stricken tabloid editor he had portrayed in the film Five Star Final. After Robinson's departure, the lead role was taken over by Edward Pawley from 1943 to 1952. Pawley's interpretation of the editor was more hands-on, actively engaging in crime-fighting endeavors. Under his stewardship, Big Town became a cultural phenomenon, transcending the radio airwaves and captivating audiences through film and television adaptations. The radio program, which aired from 1937 to 1952, featured a talented cast and crew. Edward G. Robinson's portrayal of Steve Wilson, the crusading editor of the Illustrated Press, was complemented by Claire Trevor's portrayal of his reporter sidekick "Lorelei." Over time, the female lead evolved from a society editor to a star crime reporter, providing a conscience to the tabloid-minded Wilson. The radio series achieved immense popularity, consistently ranking among the top radio programs of its time. It boasted a listening audience of between 10 and 20 million people, affirming its widespread appeal. In the realm of film, Big Town made its mark through four movies produced by Paramount Pictures' Pine-Thomas Productions studio. These films, released between 1947 and 1948, starred Phillip Reed as Steve Wilson and Hillary Brooke as Lorelei. All four films were based on radio and screenplays by Maxwell Shane, ensuring continuity with the original source material. Big Town's journey to television began in 1950, offering viewers a live telecast on CBS. The production later transitioned to film after relocating from New York City to Hollywood in 1952. The television series ran until 1956, airing on both CBS and NBC during its six-season run. Throughout its television tenure, Big Town underwent several changes, including the introduction of a documentary style similar to the popular show Dragnet. This shift brought a new level of realism and authenticity to the storytelling, further captivating audiences. The television series featured a talented cast, with Patrick McVey and Mark Stevens portraying Steve Wilson in different seasons. Five actresses graced the role of reporter Lorelei Kilbourne, adding depth and diversity to the character. Big Town's legacy extended beyond its radio and television incarnations. The series was adapted into a comic book published by DC Comics, reaching an even broader audience. The comic book captured the essence of the radio and television shows, bringing the crime-fighting adventures of Steve Wilson and Lorelei Kilbourne to life in a new medium. The enduring appeal of Big Town lies in its timeless themes and relatable characters. The show's exploration of corruption, justice, and the pursuit of truth resonated with audiences, making it a beloved classic in the annals of radio, film, and television. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support

TVC 648.3: Nick Santa Maria, co-author of The Annotated Abbott and Costello: A Complete Viewer's Guide to the Comedy Team and Their 38 Films, talks to Greg and Ed about some of the many famous character actors who appear in the second season of The Abbott and Costello Show, including Phyllis Coates, Joan Shawlee, Hillary Brooke, Adele Jurgens, Percy Helton, Karen Sharpe, and Gloria Henry. The Abbott and Costello Show, Season 2 is now available on Blu-ray through ClassicFlix.com. Nick's podcast, Abbott and Costello Meet the Podcast, is available for listening on demand on many streaming platforms.   Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sherlock Holmes in The Lady in Green (1945). Directed by Roy William Neill. Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke, Eve Amber, and Henry Daniell. Soylent Green (1973). Directed by Richard Fleischer. Starring Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Joseph Cotten, Leigh Taylor-Young, Brock Peters, and Chuck Connor. The Green Knight (2021). Directed by David Lowery. Starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Barry Keoghan, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Chowdrey, adn Ralph Ineson. Please review us over on Apple Podcasts. Got comments or suggestions for new episodes? Email: sddpod@gmail.com. Seek us out via Twitter and Instagram @ sddfilmpodcast Support our Patreon for $3 a month and get access to our exclusive show, Sudden Double Deep Cuts where we talk about our favourite movie soundtracks, scores and theme songs. We also have t-shirts available via our TeePublic store!

Agents Scott and Cam share a slice of cake with Ray Milland while delving into Fritz Lang's 1944 espionage thriller Ministry of Fear. Directed by Fritz Lang. Starring Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond, Hillary Brooke, Percy Waram, Dan Duryea and Alan Napier. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Ciencia ficción de los 50 - Invasores de Marte (1953) - Crítica - Debate - Review - Opinión Análisis del clásico de la ciencia ficción de serie B de los 50 de William Cameron Menzies con Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson, Hillary Brooke, Morris Ankrum, Max Wagner, William Phipps, Milburn Stone, Janine Perreau... Con la participación de: Rick Deckard - @UniversoLumiere Ramón Orts - @ramon_orts Cristian Martínez - @crmahe Francisco G. Rodriguez - @FranesfranCine Nos puedes ver en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/mascine y nos puedes seguir en Twitter @mascine_podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mascine_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mascine.podcast Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/mascine y en nuestra web https://diletantes.es

Ciencia ficción de los 50 - Invasores de Marte (1953) - Crítica - Debate - Review - Opinión Análisis del clásico de la ciencia ficción de serie B de los 50 de William Cameron Menzies con Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Hunt, Leif Erickson, Hillary Brooke, Morris Ankrum, Max Wagner, William Phipps, Milburn Stone, Janine Perreau... Con la participación de: Rick Deckard - @UniversoLumiere Ramón Orts - @ramon_orts Cristian Martínez - @crmahe Francisco G. Rodriguez - @FranesfranCine Nos puedes ver en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/mascine y nos puedes seguir en Twitter @mascine_podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mascine_podcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mascine.podcast Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/mascine y en nuestra web https://diletantes.es

Jim looks at a 65-year old sci-fi cult classic from William Cameron Menzies, "Invaders From Mars," staring Jimmy Hunt, Helena Carter, Arthur Franz, Hillary Brooke and Morris Ankrum. Pay close attention to cameo appearances by Frank Wilcox, Robert Shayne and Barbara Billingsley. A young boy sees a flying saucer land near his house and suddenly people in town begin acting mysteriously, including his parents! How can he convince the authorities an invasion is imminent. Find out on this week's episode of "Monster Attack."

Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed off. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.Director: Roy William NeillWriters: Bertram Millhauser (screenplay), Arthur Conan Doyle (characters)Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke - via IMDB https://archive.org/details/TheWomanInGreen_894

"We’ve been patriotically slaving for three years to help a spy ring!" “Ministry of Fear” was Fritz Lang’s third film of four anti-Nazi movies that he made, but it feels less anti-Nazi and more just straight up Hitchcockian thriller. And while Lang didn’t like the final result of the film and Graham Greene, who wrote the novel on which the movie’s based, also didn’t like the film, it’s a very fun film to watch and feels a bit like Lang lite.  Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Lang series with his 1944 film, “Ministry of Fear.” We talk about why this film works for us, even if it still has story problems like he’s had in all of his other films so far, and debate as to what it was that caused him and Greene to dislike it so much. We discuss Seton Miller, the screenwriter and producer of this movie, and look at the control he exerted over this film, forcing Lang to make the film Miller wanted, right down to the last shot. We chat about the performances from Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond, Hillary Brooke, Percy Waram and most notably Dan Duryea, and look at what they each bring to the table. We touch on the cinematography by Henry Sharp, a studio contract DP Lang had to work with but still someone who ended up making this film feel very noirish and Langian. And we discuss our feelings about Lang as a director, looking at what we got out of this series and analyzing Lang’s work compared with how he ran his sets. It’s a fun film to watch, even if it doesn’t feel as important as some of Lang’s earlier films. We have a great time talking about it on the show this week, commenting that this certainly will be an easy movie to put on down the road to enjoy all over again. So check out the movie then tune in! Film Sundries Watch this film: Amazon • YouTube Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork The Ministry of Fear: An Entertainment by Graham Greene Flickchart Letterboxd Trailers of the Week Andy's Trailer: Phantom Boy — "I love animated films in general, but after having so much fun with “A Cat in Paris,” I can’t wait to see what these filmmakers do with this story. A boy in a wheelchair who can project himself out of his body and does so to help a detective bring down some gangsters? It sounds like the stuff I dreamt up as a child and they pulled it straight from my head. I’m very much looking forward to this one." Pete's Trailer: The Wailing — "Regular listeners know I’m not usually one for horror, but this film has that visual vibe I find appealing, hopefully more of a thriller than a grotesque, and it’s in Korean, so I’m banking on that helpful degree of abstraction."

"We've been patriotically slaving for three years to help a spy ring!" “Ministry of Fear” was Fritz Lang's third film of four anti-Nazi movies that he made, but it feels less anti-Nazi and more just straight up Hitchcockian thriller. And while Lang didn't like the final result of the film and Graham Greene, who wrote the novel on which the movie's based, also didn't like the film, it's a very fun film to watch and feels a bit like Lang lite.  Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Lang series with his 1944 film, “Ministry of Fear.” We talk about why this film works for us, even if it still has story problems like he's had in all of his other films so far, and debate as to what it was that caused him and Greene to dislike it so much. We discuss Seton Miller, the screenwriter and producer of this movie, and look at the control he exerted over this film, forcing Lang to make the film Miller wanted, right down to the last shot. We chat about the performances from Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond, Hillary Brooke, Percy Waram and most notably Dan Duryea, and look at what they each bring to the table. We touch on the cinematography by Henry Sharp, a studio contract DP Lang had to work with but still someone who ended up making this film feel very noirish and Langian. And we discuss our feelings about Lang as a director, looking at what we got out of this series and analyzing Lang's work compared with how he ran his sets. It's a fun film to watch, even if it doesn't feel as important as some of Lang's earlier films. We have a great time talking about it on the show this week, commenting that this certainly will be an easy movie to put on down the road to enjoy all over again. So check out the movie then tune in! Film Sundries Watch this film: Amazon • YouTube Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork The Ministry of Fear: An Entertainment by Graham Greene Flickchart Letterboxd Trailers of the Week Andy's Trailer: Phantom Boy — "I love animated films in general, but after having so much fun with “A Cat in Paris,” I can't wait to see what these filmmakers do with this story. A boy in a wheelchair who can project himself out of his body and does so to help a detective bring down some gangsters? It sounds like the stuff I dreamt up as a child and they pulled it straight from my head. I'm very much looking forward to this one." Pete's Trailer: The Wailing — "Regular listeners know I'm not usually one for horror, but this film has that visual vibe I find appealing, hopefully more of a thriller than a grotesque, and it's in Korean, so I'm banking on that helpful degree of abstraction."

Curious adolescent boy David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) confronts aliens who have set up base in his backyard. The extraterrestrials intend to use mind control on the local townsfolk. Determined to stop the invaders, who have already co-opted his father (Leif Erickson), he attempts to warn others. But when local law officers also succumb, David teams up with astronomer Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz) and Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter), and the trio must fight together to repel the insidious intruders. Stream online: https://amzn.to/2wRT3f1 Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/mfrbooksandfilm?fan_landing=true

Curious adolescent boy David MacLean (Jimmy Hunt) confronts aliens who have set up base in his backyard. The extraterrestrials intend to use mind control on the local townsfolk. Determined to stop the invaders, who have already co-opted his father (Leif Erickson), he attempts to warn others. But when local law officers also succumb, David teams up with astronomer Stuart Kelston (Arthur Franz) and Dr. Pat Blake (Helena Carter), and the trio must fight together to repel the insidious intruders. Stream online: https://amzn.to/2wRT3f1

bbott and Costello (William (Bud) Abbott, 1897-1974; Louis Cristillo, 1906-1959) were an American comedy duo whose work in radio, film, and television made them one of the most popular and respected teams in comedy history. Their "Who's on First?" routine, developed during their years in burlesque, is widely considered to be one of the greatest comedy sketches of all time. They received their first national exposure in 1938 when they appeared on radio's The Kate Smith Hour. Their popularity on the program grew and they stayed on as regulars for two years. This led to roles in a Broadway musical, "The Streets of Paris," in 1939. In 1940 they were signed by Universal for the film One Night in the Tropics. Cast strictly in a supporting capacity, they nonetheless stole the show with several classic routines, including their immortal "Who's on First?" Universal signed them to a long-term contract and their second film, "Buck Privates," 1941 secured their place as movie stars. The duo made over 30 films between 1940 and 1956 (see list below) and were among the most popular and highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. Among their most popular films are "Hold That Ghost," "Who Done It?", "Pardon My Sarong," "The Time of Their Lives," "Buck Privates Come Home," "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein," and "Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man." The team also appeared on radio throughout the 1940s. They began by hosting a summer replacement series for Fred Allen on NBC in 1940, then joined Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy on the Chase and Sanborn program in 1941. During the same period two of their films, "Buck Privates" and "Hold That Ghost," were adapted for radio and presented on Lux Radio Theater. On October 8, 1942 the team launched their own weekly show on NBC sponsored by Camel cigarettes. They moved to ABC (the former NBC Blue Network) from 1947-49. By 1951, the twosome had moved to television--first as one of the rotating hosts of The Colgate Comedy Hour (Eddie Cantor and Bob Hope were among the others) and then, the following year, in their own situation comedy, The Abbott and Costello Show. The half-hour series was loosely adapted from their radio show, but cast the duo as unemployed wastrels. One of the show's running gags involved Abbott perpetually nagging Costello to get a job to pay their rent, while Abbott barely lifted a finger himself in that direction. The show featured Sidney Fields as their landlord and Hillary Brooke as a friendly neighbor who sometimes got involved in the pair's schemes. Another semi-regular was Joe Besser, who played Stinky, a 40-year-old sissy dressed in a Little Lord Fauntleroy suit. The Abbott and Costello Show ran from 1952 to 1954, but the show found a new life in syndicated rerun broadcast in the late 1960s and early-to-mid 1970s, and the episodes were probably seen by more viewers this time around than when the show was actually produced.