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A Dramatic ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Suspense, originally broadcast March 13, 1948, 77 years ago, Nightmare starring Eddie Bracken featuring William Conrad. A man dreams that he's committed murder. When he learns that the murder actually happened, he depends on his close friend, a cop, to find out who, why, and when.Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 13, 1950, 75 years ago, Little Women starring June Allyson and Peter Lawford. The familiar story about four sisters growing up during the Civil War. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 13, 1942, 83 years ago, Half Interest in the Store. Lum and Abner swap half interest in the store for Half interest in Diogenes's lantern that Cedric has. But that's not where Cedric's money is coming from...Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
Fun Booklet about the stars from 1944!https://archive.org/details/whoswhoatmetrogo00metr_1/page/22/mode/2upSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468cJudy Garland and Friends OTR Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ZKJYkgHOIjQzZWCt1a1NN?si=538b47b50852483dStrange New Worlds Of Dimension X-1 Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6hFMGUvEdaYqPBoxy00sOk?si=a37cc300a8e247a1Buck Benny YouTube Channelhttps://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrOoc1Q5bllBgQA469XNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1707891281/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2f%40BuckBenny/RK=2/RS=nVp4LDJhOmL70bh7eeCi6DPNdW4-Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967
Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. The Jack Benny Christmas Special, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, 68 years ago. A special, believed to have been sponsored by 3M on CBS Radio. A typical Jack Benny Christmas Shopping episode that doesn't torture Mel Blanc. Frances Bergen and June Allyson are guests.
Lights Out: Mirage followed by Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show: June Allyson.
This week Harrison will review "Little Women" (1949) starring June Allyson and directed by Mervyn LeRoy #littlewomen #elizabethtaylor #janetleigh #mervynleroy #reelyoldmovies Theme Song: "The Good For Nothing" starring Charlie Chaplin Released 1914 https://youtu.be/3RKsuoX_bnU Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/reelyoldmovies
In this episode of The Good Old Days of Radio Show, host John Tefteller takes you back to November 4, 1945, with a twist on a classic pairing. Featuring an episode of Request Performance, the American version of Command Performance, you'll hear Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce—famous for their portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson—swap roles in a delightful reimagining of their iconic characters. Sponsored by Campbell Soup and produced by the Masquers Club of Hollywood, this special broadcast includes performances by other stars like Dick Powell and June Allyson. Join us for a mix of drama, comedy, and a nostalgic glimpse into radio history with this star-studded half-hour program. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with the "Life of Riley" radio show and its episode titled "The Football Game," originally aired on October 27th, 1945. In this humorous episode, Chester A. Riley, portrayed by William Bendix, gets himself into a pickle when he tries to impress his son by claiming to be a former football star, which leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and Riley attempting to play in a local football game. The cast also includes John Brown as Digby O'Dell, the friendly undertaker, and Paula Winslowe as Peg Riley, Chester's understanding wife. Next up, we enjoy the antics of the "Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show" in the episode "Cadillac in The Swimming Pool," which first graced the airwaves on May 15th, 1949. The episode finds Phil Harris, played by himself, and his wife Alice Faye, also playing herself, in a hilarious predicament when Phil accidentally drives a new Cadillac into their swimming pool, leading to a riotous attempt at hiding the mishap from a nosy insurance agent. The episode features Elliott Lewis as Frank Remley, Phil's guitar-playing sidekick, and Walter Tetley as Julius, the cheeky grocery boy. We conclude with the "Screen Director's Playhouse" and its episode "Music for Millions," broadcast on April 10th, 1949, starring June Allyson. The story centers on a young woman trying to keep her family together and maintain a spot in her beloved orchestra while waiting for news of her husband, who is away at war. The episode offers a touching portrayal of hope and resilience, with June Allyson reprising her film role. The cast is rounded out by notable performances from Hans Conried and Cathy Lewis in supporting roles. These episodes from the golden age of radio feature a blend of comedy, drama, and heartwarming moments, showcasing the diverse entertainment styles of the era.
EPISODE 32 - “The Mary Astor Purple Diary Scandal” - 04/22/2024 One of the most scandalous trials in early Hollywood history involved actress MARY ASTOR, who had made a name for herself playing virginal ingenues and good girls. Mary, who had kept a diary for most of her life, found her words used as a sensationalized weapon against her in her quest to regain custody of her 4-year-old child in 1936 after her acrimonious divorce from her doctor husband. The trial made worldwide headlines. Her sexy, salacious diary entries showed the world a more sensual side to our virginal Mary, and, in many ways, helped propel her career into the stratosphere. Listen as we discuss Mary Astor, her life, her career, and her shocking purple diaries that took center stage in a Los Angeles courtroom. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Mary Astor: My Story (1960), by Mary Astor; Mary Astor: A Life on Film (1972), by Mary Astor; The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s (2016), by Joseph Egan; Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 (2106), by Edward Sorel; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Beau Brummell (1924), starring John Barrymore and Mary Astor; Dodsworth (1936), starring Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, and Mary Astor; Red Dust (1932), starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Mary Astor: The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), starring Ronald Colman, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Madeleine Carroll, Mary Astor, David Niven, Raymond Massey, and C. Aubrey Smith: The Maltese Falcon (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Lee Patrick, and Elisha Cook Jr; The Palm Beach Story (1942), starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, and Rudy Vallee; Act of Violence (1948), starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, and Phyllis Thaxter; Little Women (1949), starring June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, and Peter Lawford; Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorhead, Mary Astor, Victor Buono, Cecil Kellaway, and Bruce Dern; --------------------------------- 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
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EPISODE 30 - “Robert Walker: Old Hollywood's Tragic Boy Next Door” - 04/08/2024 No one played sensitive, lost souls quite like ROBERT WALKER. However, he is best known for playing one of the most complicated, psychopaths in film history, Bruno Antony in ALFRED HITCHCOCK's masterpiece “Strangers On A Train” (1951). His journey from playing sensitive innocents to playing Bruno is reflective of his troubled, turbulent life, and the heartbreak from which he never recovered. This week, we'll discuss the artistry and the tragedy of this incredible actor. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Star-Crossed: The Story of Robert Walker and Jennifer Jones (1986), by Beverly Linet; Portrait of Jennifer (1995), by Edward Z. Epstein; Showman: The Life of David O. Selznick (1992), by David Thomson; Hollywood On The Couch: A Candid Look at the Overheated Love Affair Between Psychiatrists and Moviemakers (1993), by Marc Green and Stephen Farber; “Biography of Robert Walker,” April 1951, Paramount Pictures; “I Know Myself Now”, by Marva Anderson, July 1950, Movieland Magazine; “Actor Walker Dies After Drug Dosage,” August 3, 1951, by Gladwin Hill, New York Times; “Robert Walker: A Great Star Lost,” August 15, 1999, by David Thomson, The Independent On Sunday (London); “An Affair to Forget?” March 1998, by Nick Clooney, American Movie Classics Magazine; “Utahn's Rising Career in Films Came to a Sudden Tragic End,” July 23, 1999, by E. Hunter Hale, Deseret News; “Robert Walker, Jr. ‘Star Trek' Actor and Son of Superstars, Dies at 79,” December 6, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Strangers On A Train (1951), starring Robert Walker, Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll, Pat Hitchcock, and Kasey Rogers; New Frontier (1939), starring John Wayne and Phylis Isley (Jennifer Jones); Dick Tracy's G-Men (1939), starring Ralph Byrd and Phylis Isley (Jennifer Jones); Winter Carnival (1939), starring Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, and Helen Parrish; These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner, Lew Ayres, Marsha Hunt, Ann Rutherford, Mary Beth Hughes, Richard Carlson, and Jane Bryan; Dancing Co-Eds (1939) staring Lana Turner, Richard Carlson, Ann Rutherford, Lee Bowman, and Artie Shaw; The Song of Bernadette (1943), starring Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Anne Revere, William Eythe, Lee J. Cobb, and Gladys Cooper; Bataan (1943), Staring Robert Taylor, George Murphy, Thomas Mitchell, Desi Arnaz, and Robert Walker; Madame Curie (1943), starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Henry Travers, and Robert Walker; See Here Private Hargrove (1944), staring Robert Walker and Donna Reed; Since You Went Away (1945), starring Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Joseph Cotten, and Robert Walker; Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944), starring Spencer Tracy, Van Johnson, and Robert Walker; The Clock (1945), starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker; Her Highness and the Bell Boy (1945), starring June Allyson, Hedy Lamarr, and Robert Walker; The Sailor Takes A Wife (1945), starring June Allyson and Robert Walker; Til The Clouds Roll By (1946); Robert Walker, June Allyson, Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Van Heflin, Van Johnson, Lucille Bremer, Cyd Charisse, and Angela Lansbury; One Touch of Venus (1948), starring Robert Walker, Ava Gardner, Tom Conway, and Eve Arden; Please Believe Me (1950), starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Walker, Peter Lawford, and Mark Stevens; The Skipper Surprises His Wife (1950), starring Robert Walker and Joan Leslie; Vengeance Valley (1951), starring Burt Lancaster, Joanne Dru, and Robert Walker; My Son John (1952), staring Helen Hayes, Robert Walker, and Van Heflin; --------------------------------- 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
In this week's episode of "Sunday Night Playhouse," brought to you by Vintage Classic Radio, we are thrilled to present a captivating radio play adaptation of "Little Women." This timeless classic, originally broadcasted by Lux Radio Theatre on March 13th, 1950, brings the cherished tale of the March sisters to life. Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, "Little Women" follows the endearing stories of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate their journey from childhood to womanhood. Through their adventures, the sisters explore the bonds of family, love, and personal growth, embodying themes that still resonate today.This particular adaptation is notable for featuring four of the original stars from the Metro Goldwyn Mayer 1949 film adaptation, making it a special treat for fans of the story. June Allyson brings her spirited portrayal of Jo, the ambitious and bold sister with dreams of becoming a writer. Peter Lawford adds charm and depth to the character of Laurie, the boy next door who becomes an integral part of the March family's life. Margaret O'Brien delivers a heart-touching performance as Beth, the gentle and kind-hearted sister, while Janet Leigh embodies the role of Meg, the eldest sister navigating her path toward love and responsibility.This Lux Radio Theatre production encapsulates the spirit of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, offering listeners a nostalgic journey through the trials, tribulations, and joys of the March sisters. Tune in to Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse" for an evening of warmth, nostalgia, and the timeless lessons of "Little Women."
Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite SexThe 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical"The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:The original play and 1939 film The differences between the 1939 film and the musical adaptationThe cast of the 1956 film includes June Allyson (Kay Hilliard,) Joan Collins (Crystal Allen,) Dolores Gray (Sylvia Fowler,) Ann Sheridan (Amanda Penrose,) Ann Miller (Gloria Dell,) Leslie Neilsen (Steven Hilliard,) Jeff Richards (Buck Winston,) Agnes Moorehead (Countess Lavaliere,) Charlotte Greenwood (Lucy,) Joan Blondell (Edith Potter,) Sam Levene (Mike Pearl,) and Dick Shawn as a singer. Clips used:Kitchen ChaosThe Opposite Sex (1956 trailer)“The Opposite Sex Slap”“A Perfect Love”Title SequenceMusic by Nicholas Brodsky, Sammy Cahn, Ralph Freed, George Stoll, and Robert Van Eps. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: The Opposite SexThe 1936 Play V. the 1939 Film Vs. the 1956 Musical"The Opposite Sex" is a musical comedy film released in 1956. It is a remake of the 1939 film "The Women, " directed by David Miller, based on the play of the same name by Clare Boothe Luce. The story revolves around several women's romantic and social lives, with a particular focus on Kay Hilliard (played by June Allyson). Kay discovers her husband's infidelity and must deal with the consequences within her social circle. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of high society. Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:The original play and 1939 film The differences between the 1939 film and the musical adaptationThe cast of the 1956 film includes June Allyson (Kay Hilliard,) Joan Collins (Crystal Allen,) Dolores Gray (Sylvia Fowler,) Ann Sheridan (Amanda Penrose,) Ann Miller (Gloria Dell,) Leslie Neilsen (Steven Hilliard,) Jeff Richards (Buck Winston,) Agnes Moorehead (Countess Lavaliere,) Charlotte Greenwood (Lucy,) Joan Blondell (Edith Potter,) Sam Levene (Mike Pearl,) and Dick Shawn as a singer. Clips used:Kitchen ChaosThe Opposite Sex (1956 trailer)“The Opposite Sex Slap”“A Perfect Love”Title SequenceMusic by Nicholas Brodsky, Sammy Cahn, Ralph Freed, George Stoll, and Robert Van Eps. Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
EPISODE 25 - “Paul Douglas: Star of the Month” - 03/04/2024 In a new feature, we are highlighting a “Star of the Month” where we will dive into the life, career, and legacy of a single performer. To kick things off in this episode, we'll be discussing the great PAUL DOUGLAS. You may not know his name, but you certainly know his face. With his somewhat craggy mug that usually sported a hang-dog look, he made a career at playing gruff, tough guys who were usually softies underneath, as he does so perfectly as LINDA DARNELL's rough-around-the-edges businessman husband in “A Letter To Three Wives” (1949). So listen in and learn about this most excellent actor. SHOW NOTES: Sources: The Encyclopedia of Film Actors (2003), by Barry Monush; The Illustrated Who's Who of the Cinema (1983), by Ann Lloyd and Graham Fuller; Quinlan's Illustrated Registry of Film Stars (1986), by David Quinlan; “Paul Douglas, 52, Film Star, Dead,” September 12, 1959, The New York Times; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: A Letter to Three Wives (1949), starring Jeanne Crain, Ann Southern, Linda Darnell, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas, Jeffrey Lynn, Thelma Ritter, Connie Gilchrist; Born Yesterday (1950), starring Judy Holiday, Broderick Crawford, and William Holden; Adam's Rib (1949), starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Judy Holiday, Jape Emerson, David Wayne, Jean Hagen, Tom Ewell; It Happens Every Spring (1949), starring Paul Douglas, Jean Peters, and Ray Milland; Everybody Does It (1949), starring Paul Douglas, Linda Darnell, Charles Coburn, Celeste Holm; The Big Lift (1950), starring Paul Douglas, Montgomery Clift, Cornell Borchers; Panic In The Streets (1950), starring Paul Douglas, Richard Widmark, Barbara Bel Geddes; Fourteen Hours (1951), starring Paul Douglas, Richard Basehart, Barbara Bel Geddes, Agnes Moorhead, Robert Keith, Grace Kelly, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter; Angels In The Outfield (1951), starring Paul Douglas, Janet Leigh, and Keenan Wynn; We're Not Married (1952), starring Ginger Rogers, Fred Allen, Paul Douglas, Marilyn Monroe, Eve Arden, Victor Moore, Eddie Bracken, Mitzi Gaynor, David Wayne, Louis Calhern, Zsa Zsa Gabor, James Gleason, Paul Stewart, Jane Darwell; Green Ice (1954), staring Stewart Granger, Grace Kelly, Paul Douglas, John Ericsson; Clash By Night (1952), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, Paul Douglas, Marilyn Monroe, Keith Andes, J. Carroll, Naish; Executive Suite (1954), starring William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Fredric March, Walter Pidgeon, Shelley Winters, Louis Calhern, Nina Foch, Dean Jagger; The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956), starring Judy Holiday, Paul Douglas, Fred Clark, Neva Patterson, Arthur O'Connell; The Mating Game (1959), Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas, Fred Clark, Una Merkel, Philip Ober, Charles Lane; --------------------------------- 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
John Baldwin escorts June Allyson to a jaded party in the Malibu hills while Michael, Gary and Roger head to Pasadena to speak with Hans Schmidt. ADULT THEMES 18+ The Wolff's party scene owes a conceptual debt to Stanley Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut'. It would be fair to say that the stars of that film - Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman would be ideal casting for Armand and Anastasia Wolff.
Gary Krane makes a timely intervention whilst Michael meets with Lara Swann and Roger Fitzgerald chases leads at the museum. As night falls on Friday 8th September John Baldwin escorts June Allyson to a party in Malibu whilst the rest of the team meet with the mysterious occultist Hans Schmidt at his home in Pasadena. ADULT THEMES - 18+ CONTENT
Set sail on Episode 34, Season 2 of the Love Boat, the worlds greatest romantic comedy drama television series of all time! In this episode we follow an all star cast that includes June Allyson, Vivian Blaine, Peter Graves, Van Johnson, Roz Kelly, Larry Storch and Alan Young as they deal with morality misgivings, ocular obstacles, family fund fiascos, beauty parlor bitterness, gambling grievances, and panty hose swim wear. So put on your ascot and make room for turkey and pasta on this special Thanksgiving episode of Lovin' The Loveboat. We also encourage everyone to find our Instagram page Lovin' The Love Boat to enjoy the super cool video messages from Isaac himself Mr. Ted Lange! And much more. Thanks for listening to the podcast and joining us on this voyage and by all means consider subscribing to the show as well as Paramount+ so you can watch the episode with us. We promise you'll be glad that you did. * Attention passengers! If you'd like to see the show continue please consider contributing to our GoFundMe so we can stay afloat and allow us to make good on our promise to have exciting new guests join us on future episodes. It means a lot and will also allow us to keep the show commercial free. Visit our page HERE and give whatever you can. Give any amount and help put us over the
Just in time for Mother's Day, this week on Fabulous Film and Friends we're putting the brakes on the testosterone-fueled man vs. man combat of our last few episodes by diving headfirst into an intense congress of girl power and warmhearted thoughts and feelings as we pit the 1949, 1994 and 2019 versions of Little Women against each other in an uncompromising evaluation of cinematic depth and storytelling prowess.My guests this week are two world renowned guy- guys but respected girl movie lovers in their own right: Dr. David Johnson, DMD and Gordon Alex Robertson and the woman whose furrowed brow, stomping feet, and desk pounding motivated this episode, my sister the English literature major Roseanne Caputi.The synopsis: Set in the mid-19th century during and after The American Civil War, "Little Women" tells the story of the March sisters: Meg, the eldest and most grounded, Jo, a fiery headstrong writer, Beth, quiet and shy and an accomplished pianist, and Amy, an artist dead set on marrying for money. The films based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott follow the sisters as they grow up and face war, illness, death, love, marriage, financial crises and personal triumphs. The 1949 version was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starred June Allyson as Jo, Elizabeth Taylor as Amy, Janet Leigh as Meg, Margaret O'Brien as BethMary Astor as Marmee,Lucile Watson as Aunt MarchPeter Lawford as LaurieSir Charles Aubrey Smith as Mr. LawrenceRossano Brazzi as Professor Bhaer Little Women (1994) was directed by Gillian Armstrong and starred: Winona Ryder as Jo, Trini Alvarado as MegClaire Danes as Beth, Kirsten Dunst and Samantha Mathis in a dual role as AmySusan Sarandon as MarmeeJohn Neville as Mr. LawrenceChristian Bale as Laurie Gabriel Byrne as Professor Bhaer Little Women (2019) was Directed by Greta Gerwig and starred Saoirse (Surshee) Ronan as JoEmma Watson as BethFlorence Pugh as AmyEliza Scanlen as BethLaura Dern as Marmee Bob Odenkirk as Reverend MarchMeryl Streep as Aunt MarchChris Cooper as Mr. LawrenceTimothee Chalamet as Laurie Louis Garrel as Professor Bhaer
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Bill Mumy, Renowned Actor, Musician, Writer and Author, “Danger, Will Robinson: The Full Mumy, A Memoir” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Bill Mumy, is an actor, musician and writer, who's been entertaining the world since he was 5 years old. In fact, he was by far the most successful, recognizable and popular child star in the 60's and 70's. He appeared in dozens of TV shows including “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”, “Bewitched”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, “The Fugitive”, and many more. But he's best remembered for playing “Will Robinson” on the iconic, classic TV series, “Lost in Space”, which holds a permanent place in pop culture history. He starred in 4 Disney movies and appeared in many other films including “A Child is Waiting”, “Dear Brigitte”, “Palm Springs Weekend”, and “Bless the Beasts & Children”. In fact – and this is really jaw-dropping – this man worked with more legendary superstars by the time he hit puberty, than most A-list actors ever do in their entire lives. He worked with everyone from Red Skelton, Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, June Allyson, to Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Jackie Gleason – and yes, even Brigitte Bardot. And get this: in a highly publicized interview, Jimmy Stewart said that our guest was the ONLY child actor he'd EVER worked with who was worth a damn. What a compliment! As an adult, he's appeared in many movies like “Papillon”, “Sunshine”, “The Twilight Zone movie”, “Double Trouble”, “Hard to Hold”, and the 1st “Captain America” feature film. And on TV, he's appeared in “The Rockford Files”, “Star Trek: Deep Space 9”, “The Adventures of Superboy”, ”Matlock”, “Diagnosis Murder”, and he played “Lennier” for 5 seasons on “Babylon 5”. And of course, EVERY “Lost in Space” fan was OVERJOYED to see him appear as “the real Dr. Smith” in the 2018 Netflix reboot of “Lost in Space”. Throughout his life, he's been a highly accomplished and popular musician, both as a solo artist AND as a member of several bands, including “Redwood”, “The Generators”, “Action Skulls” and “Barnes & Barnes”, whose song, “Fish Heads” became a worldwide hit. He's released over a dozen albums. And he got an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition. Besides being an actor and musician, he's had a prolific voiceover career, and he narrated over 50 episodes of A & E Biography. He was even the voice of Farmers Insurance for 11 years. He's created and written numerous comic books, screenplays and novels. And for 4 years, he produced, wrote and hosted his own weekly radio show. And now, FINALLY, he's released his highly anticipated memoir entitled, “Danger, Will Robinson: The Full Mumy: A Memoir”, which gives us a very insightful, honest and entertaining look not only at his multi-faceted career, but more importantly, we get to know him as a son, grandson, husband, father, grandfather and human being. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Bill Mumy, go to:http://www.billmumy.com/https://www.facebook.com/bill.mumy/https://www.instagram.com/officialbillmumy/https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/bill-mumy/122971703 #billmumy #harveybrownstoneinterviews
Inner Sanctum followed by Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy
Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Casey LaLonde, Grandson of Screen Legend, Joan Crawford About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Casey LaLonde, is the grandson of one of the greatest cinematic legends of all time, Joan Crawford. In 1947, 7 years after adopting her children Christina and Christopher, Ms. Crawford adopted twin daughters, Cathy and Cindy. Our guest is the son of Cathy Crawford LaLonde, who, sadly, passed away on January 10, 2020. Although our guest was only 5 years old when his superstar grandmother, whom he affectionately called “JoJo”, passed away, he has many fond memories of his time spent at her home in New York. And he's dedicated a great deal of his time and energy in preserving, celebrating and honouring her incredible body of work and legacy. Joan Crawford made 89 movies, including some of my all-time favourites: “Grand Hotel”, “The Women”, “A Woman's Face”, “Humoresque”, “Flamingo Road”, “Sudden Fear”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Possessed”, “The Damned Don't Cry”, “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane”, and of course, “Mildred Pearce”, for which she won an Academy Award. She also appeared in dozens of TV shows including “General Electric Theatre”, “Della”, “The Lucy Show” and “Night Gallery”. Joan Crawford rose from a youth of dire poverty, and literally reinvented herself, first into a dancer in the roaring 20's, then into a silent screen star, and then into a full-fledged screen goddess. She was known for her phenomenal work ethic and perfectionism, as well as her incredible devotion to her fans. After her death in 1977, her eldest daughter Christina published a book entitled “Mommie Dearest”, claiming that Joan was physically and emotionally abusive to herself and her brother Christopher. The book, which was made into a movie starring Faye Dunaway, was hugely controversial, and was immediately denounced by many of Ms. Crawford's friends and co-workers, as well as by her daughters Cathy and Cindy – although to be fair, some celebrities including Helen Hayes, June Allyson and director Vincent Sherman, while never witnessing any abuse, DID describe Ms. Crawford as an unusually strict parent. Whatever may be the case, the book and movie had the unfortunate effect of somewhat overshadowing and tarnishing Joan Crawford's well-deserved place as one of the Golden Age of Hollywood's most important and prolific leading ladies. Her handprints and footprints are in the forecourt at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille award at the 1970 Golden Globes. And the American Film Institute named her the 10th greatest female movie star of all time. The efforts of our guest, to shine a light on Ms. Crawford's talent and artistic legacy, are greatly appreciated by her legions of fans, including myself. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://joancrawfordma.tripod.com/ https://joancrawfordestate.comhttps://hollywoodblends.com/shop/Joan-Crawford-The-Grand-Hotel-Blend-p478701098 #CaseyLaLonde #JoanCrawford #harveybrownstoneinterviews
Mail Call was an American radio program that entertained American soldiers from 1942 until 1945, during World War II. Lt. Col. Thomas A.H. Lewis (commander of the Armed Forces Radio Service) wrote in 1944, "The initial production of the Armed Forces Radio Service was 'Mail Call,' a morale-building half hour which brought famed performers to the microphone to sing and gag in the best American manner." The program featured popular entertainers of that day, such as Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, and Dinah Shore, performing musical numbers and comedy skits to boost the morale of soldiers stationed far from their homes. Lewis added, "To a fellow who has spent months guarding an outpost in the South Seas, Iceland or Africa a cheery greeting from a favorite comedian, a song hit direct from Broadway, or the beating rhythm of a hot band, mean a tie with the home to which he hopes soon to return Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio
On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William discuss some of their favorite TV shows. Also, it's War of the Hollywood Christmas Movies Part 2!! You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about Jamie Tart, Ted Lasso, Scrooged, It's a Wonderful Life, Die Hard, Gremlins, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, In the Good Old Summertime, Meet Me in St. Louis, Bishops Wife, Preacher's Wife, Family Stone, Bad Santa, Little Women, Janet Leigh, June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Lawford, Mary Astor, MGM, White Christmas, The Great Rupert, Krampus, 8 Crazy Nights, Adam Sandler, Bruce Willis, Chevy Chase, Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart, Bill Murray, Rosemary Clooney, Caddyshack, Ground Hogs Day, Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Sudeikis, Fleabag, Derry Girls, Netflix, Yellowstone, Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford, Dances with Wolves, Dallas, Taylor Sheridan, and Cover Girls
Lights Out followed by Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy
The Women (1939) The Women is a 1939 American comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor. The film is based on Clare Boothe Luce's 1936 play of the same name, and was adapted for the screen by Anita Loos and Jane Murfin, who had to make the film acceptable for the Production Code for it to be released. The film stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Joan Fontaine, Lucile Watson, Mary Boland, Florence Nash, and Virginia Grey. Marjorie Main and Phyllis Povah also appear, reprising their stage roles from the play. Ruth Hussey, Virginia Weidler, Butterfly McQueen, and Hedda Hopper also appear in smaller roles. Fontaine was the last surviving actress with a credited role in the film; she died in 2013. It is also important to note that even the animals and pets are all female. The film continued the play's all-female tradition—the entire cast of more than 130 speaking roles was female. Set in the glamorous Manhattan apartments of high society evoked by Cedric Gibbons, and in Reno, Nevada, where they obtain their divorces, it presents an acidic commentary on the pampered lives and power struggles of various rich, bored wives and other women they come into contact with. Filmed in black and white, it includes a six-minute fashion parade filmed in Technicolor, featuring Adrian's most outré designs; often cut in modern screenings, it has been restored by Turner Classic Movies. On DVD, the original black-and-white fashion show, which is a different take, is available for the first time. The Opposite Sex (1956) The Opposite Sex is a 1956 American musical romantic comedy film shot in Metrocolor and CinemaScope.[3][4] The film was directed by David Miller and stars June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan, and Ann Miller, with Leslie Nielsen, Jeff Richards, Agnes Moorehead, Charlotte Greenwood, Joan Blondell, and Sam Levene. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy film The Women. Both films are based on Clare Boothe Luce's original 1936 play. Unlike the 1936 play and the 1939 film adaptation, The Opposite Sex includes musical numbers and features male actors who portray the husbands and boyfriends, whose characters were only referred to in the previous film and stage versions.[6] This alters the structure and tone of the base storyline significantly. Opening Credits; Introduction (.37); Background History (42.13);The Women (1939) Film Trailer (44.51); The Original (48.16); Let's Rate (1:43.07); Amazing Design (1:59.54); Introducing a Remake (2:01.07); The Opposite Sex (1956) Film Trailer (2:01.41); The Remake (2:05.22); How Many Stars (2:44.07); End Credits (2:58.26); Closing Credits (3:00.39) Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved Closing Credits: There's Always A Woman – by Kaye Ballard and Sally Mayes Taken from the album Unsung Sondheim. Copyright 1993 Varese Sarabande Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. All rights reserved. Used with Kind Permission All songs available through Amazon Music.
Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 642, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Could You Translate That For Me? 1: It's the all-American way of saying "Rouge, blanc et bleu". red, white and blue. 2: It's the English translation of the German word in the lyric "Let me call you liebchen, I'm in love with you". sweetheart. 3: "Benevolenza", you can give old clothes to it or you can have it "toward men". goodwill. 4: Meaning "counselor", it's the Italian word describing Robert Duvall's role in the service of "The Godfather". consigliere. 5: Literally "God out of a machine", it's the Latin phrase for an unlikely and providential intervention. Deus ex machina. Round 2. Category: Indians 1: The "three sisters of the Iroquois" were beans, squash and this food. corn (maize). 2: In 1867 this nation built its capitol in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Cherokee. 3: In his later years, this Apache warrior was a popular celebrity at many U.S. fairs. Geronimo. 4: Today no one is allowed to day hike in the Canyon de Chelly in Arizona without this tribe's permission. Navajo. 5: A hogan is a type of dwelling associated with this tribe. Navajo. Round 3. Category: Heloise's Hints For Teens 1: Gum stuck to your shirt? Stick the shirt in this to harden the gum, then use a credit card to scrape it off. the freezer. 2: Get decorative by gluing stray buttons on these items that hold things to your bulletin board. pushpins (or tacks). 3: Brewed bags of the chamomile type of this can soothe skin that's been irritated by the sun, but cool them first. tea. 4: The cider type of this salad dressing ingredient is a perfect addition to a soothing bath. vinegar. 5: Hey, pet owners; this clay-based product can help soak up grease spots in the garage. kitty litter. Round 4. Category: Tv Trivia 1: MTV game show hosted by Ken Ober, or a device to turn off an MTV game show hosted by Ken Ober. Remote Control. 2: The "Mary Tyler Moore Show" character whose wife's name was Edie. Lou Grant. 3: A Bulova watch ticking on the screen in 1941 on NBC. the first television commercial. 4: From the Swahili word for "doctor", the show featured a cross-eyed lion. Daktari. 5: This actress, who has a home in Kenya, played Kenya bush pilot Beryl Markham on TV. Stefanie Powers. Round 5. Category: Dance Partners 1: In movie musicals of the '50s, her name preceded " and Gower Champion". Marge. 2: He was Cyd Charisse's dance partner in "On an Island with You" before he escaped to "Fantasy Island". Ricardo Montalbán. 3: In Lear's poem, "...hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon". the Owl and the Pussycat. 4: Born Vernon Blythe and Irene Foote, they were famous for their fancy footwork. the Castles. 5: In the 1947 film "Good News", Peter Lawford did "The Varsity Drag" with this tiny blonde. June Allyson. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/
Adapt or Perish is back, and with Episode 118, we're taking an extended look at the adventure classic The Three Musketeers! We've also got a new focus for the show, and we can't wait for you to see what we've got planned! In this episode, we discuss: Alexandre Dumas' original 1844 novel The Three Musketeers, the 1921 movie, directed by Fred Nibble, written by Edward Knoblock, Douglas Fairbanks, and Lotta Woods, and starring Fairbanks, Léon Bary, George Siegmann, and Eugene Pallette The Three Musketeers, the 1935 movie, directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by Lee and Dudley Nichols, and starring Walter Abel, Paul Lukas, Moroni Olsen, and Onslow Stevens The Three Musketeers, the 1939 movie musical, directed by Alan Dwan, written by William A. Drake, M.M. Musselman, Sam Hellman, Ray Golden, and Sid Kuller, and starring Don Ameche and the Ritz Brothers The Three Musketeers, the 1948 movie, directed by George Sidney, written by Robert Ardrey, and starring Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, June Allyson, Vincent Price, and Van Heflin The Three Musketeers, the 1966 series, directed by Peter Hammond, written by Anthony Steven, and starring Jeremy Brett, Brian Blessed, Jeremy Young, Gary Watson, and Richard Pasco The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers, the 1973 and 1974 movies, directed by Richard Lester, written by George MacDonald Fraser, and starring Michael York, Oliver Reed, Frank Finlay, Richard Chamberlain, Charlton Heston, Faye Dunaway, Raquel Welch, and Christopher Lee The Three Musketeers, the 1993 movie, directed by Stephen Herek, written by David Loughery, and starring Chris O'Donnell, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt, and Tim Curry The Musketeer, the 2001 movie, directed by Peter Hyams, written by Gene Quintano, and starring Justin Chambers, Tim Roth, Mena Suvari, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Stephen Rea, and Catherine Deneuve The Three Musketeers, the 2011 movie, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, written by Anderson and Andrew Davies, and starring Logan German, Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans, Mads Mikkelsen, and Milla Jovovich The Musketeers, the 2014–2016 series, created by Adrian Hodges, and starring Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera, Howard Charles, and Luke Pasqualino Footnotes: History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday "Voila" from The Three Musketeers (1939), but seriously, watch the whole thing, it's a delight Frock Flicks "All For Love" performed by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast. We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, biweekly bonus show! We hope to see you there. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can always email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com.
Between 1924 & 1950, Georgia Tann completely changed the game of adoption, placing thousands of children with families, even celebrities like Joan Crawford, June Allyson, & Rick Flair. However, the “Mother of Modern Adoption” used this reputation, along with the help of many powerful politicians, to kidnap over 5,000 children to be sold under the guise of adoption over the course of 26 years, though many didn't make it out of the orphanage alive. Listen to the full story of Georgia Tann & The Tennessee Children's Home Society Here. Check out our girls at True Crime New England here!
Louisa May Alcott's original novel Little Women has been adapted for the screen many times over the years. The 1949 film adaptation, directed by Mervyn LeRoy starring June Allyson, Peter Lawford, and Elizabeth Taylor, holds the most significance to Joy Hosford, a local education writer and film enthusiast. Joy joins Chris for an in-depth discussion on all things Little Women, from her personal connections to the 1949 film, to how Alcott's original novel has continued to stay fresh in the minds of filmmakers, readers, and audiences.
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome aboard for another crazy episode! Today on the train we step into a familiar world…or should we say .. Worlds? A couple episodes ago we did some mass disappearances and you know we love some true crime so today we sort of combine the two. You see, for the mass disappearances episode there was one case that kept popping up. Now this was interesting to us because we've had that particular case on our list of shows to do for some time now. We figured this would be a good time to go ahead and finally do it. Today we are talking about the disappearance of the Sodder children. The incident happened on Christmas Eve in 1945 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. George and Jenny Sodder lived with 9 of their 10 children. At the time, the oldest son was off fighting in WW2. The night of the incident, Jennie was awoken three times. First, at 12:30 a.m., she was awoken by a phone call during which she could hear a woman's voice she didnt recognize asking for a name she didn't know, as well as glasses clinking in the background. Jennie told the caller she had reached the wrong number, later recalling the woman's "weird laugh". As she did, she noticed that some of the lights were still on and the curtains hadn't been closed, two things the children normally did when they stayed up later than their parents. Marion had fallen asleep on the living room couch, so Jennie assumed the other children ,who had stayed up later, had gone back up to the attic where they slept. She closed the curtains, turned out the lights, and returned to bed. She then went back to bed only to be startled by a loud bang and a rolling noise on the roof. She soon dozed off again and finally awoke an hour later at around 130, to see the house engulfed in smoke. She found that the room George used for his office was on fire, around the telephone line and fuse box. Those are pretty much the facts that can be proven for the most part. Everything else…well it's strange to say the least. George and Jennie made it out of that fire, as did Sylvia, just a toddler at the time. Also two of their teenage children, Marion and George Jr, made it out. 23 year old John rounded out the kids that made it out alive. Or did he? John said in his first police interview after the fire that he went up to the attic to alert his siblings sleeping there, though he later changed his story to say that he only called up there and did not actually see them. The children remaining inside were Maurice 14 , Martha 12, Louis 9, Jennie 8, and Betty 5. According to accounts, Marion, ran to the neighbors house to call the fire department because their phone was not working. A driver on the nearby road had also seen the flames and called from a nearby tavern; they too were unsuccessful either because they could not reach the operator or because the phone there turned out to be broken. It was Christmas Eve and I've read that the police chief sent everyone home to their families. She couldn't get an answer so another neighbor went to find the fire chief and let him know what was happening. While this was going on, George, who climbed an outside wall, barefoot, to get to the attic and Jennie tried desperately to save their other children. This is where some of the strange things happen. First off neither of the Sodders trucks would start, despite having worked perfectly during the previous day.. Then their ladder was found to be mysteriously missing. Because of the family not being able to get help from the neighbor and their trucks oddly not starting when they tried to leave to look for the fire chief, help didn't arrive until 8am, almost 7 hours later. The fire department is just 2 miles from the home. The fire department was low on manpower due to the war and relying on individual firefighters to call each other. Chief F.J. Morris said the next day that the already slow response was further hampered by his inability to drive the fire truck, requiring that he wait until someone who could drive was available. Because he was fucking drunk; partying at a local pub, celebrating Christmas Eve. Oh, and one of the firefighters was Jennie's brother, their children's uncle. The fire was initially blamed on faulty wiring, even though the Sodders claim there had never been any kind of issues with the electrical wiring before. In fact, A visitor to the house, seeking work, went around to the back of the house and warned George that a pair of fuse boxes would "cause a fire someday." George was puzzled by the observation, since he had just had the house rewired when an electric stove was installed, and the local electric company had said afterwards it was safe. During the investigation something happened that makes this case the crazy thing that we are talking about. 5 of the Sodder children allegedly perished in the fire but the body's were never found. The fire chief told them the fire had cremated the bodies. Jennie asked a crematorium worker if that was possible, the worker told Jennie that bones remain even after bodies are burned at 2,000 degrees for two hours. The Sodder home only took 45 minutes to burn to the ground. So we did a little fact checking about this and there is a lot of argument about whether a house fire can burn bones to ash, but, it seems like those who have degrees and a bunch of letters after their name all agree that a house fire typically will not burn hot enough to get rid of bones. Also another thing we found is that even during cremations bones do not actually turn to dust. In fact after being incinerated at usually between 1800-2000°f, for about 2 hours, the bones are the only thing left. Now, the bones are not the same, granted, as with all the heat, it destroys the structure of the bone but does not turn it to ash. The ashes you receive are actually the bones of the deceased that have been put into what is essentially a big mixer, to pulverize them into dust. So enjoy that thought. At any rate, due to what the experts said, the family did not believe that the other children simply burned up in the fire. They believed something else happened to the kids. But what else could have happened? What else would lead one to think something possibly nefarious happened? Well according to some reports, some strange things happened in the lead up to the fire. One strange thing that happened was that in the months before the fire a "ominous drifter, hinted at doom '' We're assuming it was like Friday the 13th…the guy just points and goes…you're all dooooooomed, doomed! Whatever happened it sounds funny. A few weeks earlier, not too far out from the incident, an angry insurance salesman berated George, telling him that his house was going to go up in smoke and his children would be destroyed as a retaliation for his criticisms of Mussolini in the mostly Italian immigrant community. Actually he said "the dirty remarks you have been making about Mussolini." If it was a sales tactic, it definitely needs work, otherwise, it's oddly specific! Also a bus driver came forward and spoke of how she saw "fireballs" being thrown into the roof of the house, could that be the noise she heard? In the weeks before Christmas that year, George's older sons had also noticed a strange car parked along the main highway through town, its occupants watching the younger Sodder children as they returned from school. What about the man who cut off the telephone lines at the Sodder residence? Someone witnessed him taking away a block and tackle used to remove car engines during the fire. He admitted to the theft but answered that he had no part in starting the fire; he had just wanted to cut off the power lines but instead clipped the telephone line. He was let go, and no records exist identifying him or questioning why he wanted to cut lines to steal a block and tackle. Then on top of that you have the incidents on the night of the fire. There was the phone call and then the noise on the roof and she woke up to smoke in the house. Put all that together, and one could see where people may start to form some theories that this was more than just a tragic house fire. You know we love a good conspiracy theory as much as the next folks…well at least Moody does. Not only that, sightings of the children started almost immediately. For starters, locals reported seeing the 5 children in a car that was driving past and watching the fire. Then the next morning a woman operating a truck stop claimed she saw the children come in for breakfast with 4 Italian speaking adults. Once pictures began to circulate, more sightings came in. a woman said that she saw four of the children (where was the fifth?) in the company of four adults at a hotel in South Carolina. Which could lend credence to the truck stop story, which also mentioned 4 adults. Armed with all these facts, George and Jennie went back to the police and demanded to have the fire further investigated. But the police refused, claiming that the coroner's inquiry determined that no crime had been committed. This is when George and Jennie decided they would continue the search on their own. George would constantly go and dig through the rubble trying to find something. At one point his searching seemed to find the first evidence of the children. He found what appeared to be an internal organ and also some small pieces of bone. They were sent for testing and the tests revealed that the "organ" was a cow's liver, and that the bones were from someone older than any of the missing children. The small bone fragments that were unearthed were determined to have been human vertebrae. The bone fragments were sent to Marshall T. Newman, a specialist at the Smithsonian Institution. They were confirmed to be lumbar vertebrae, all from the same person. "Since the transverse recesses are fused, the age of this individual at death should have been 16 or 17 years", Newman's report said. "The top limit of age should be about 22 since the centra, which normally fuse at 23, are still unfused". Thus, given this age range, it was not very likely that these bones were from any of the five missing children, since the oldest, Maurice, had been 14 at the time (although the report allowed that vertebrae of a boy his age sometimes were advanced enough to appear to be at the lower end of the range). Also the bones show no sign of being affected in any way by the fire. It was speculated that the bone fragments were mixed in with some dirt brought in to help fill in the basement. Later, Tinsley supposedly confirmed that the bone fragments had come from a cemetery in nearby Mount Hope, but could not explain why they had been taken from there or how they came to be at the fire site. The Smithsonian returned the bone fragments to George in September 1949, according to its records; their current location is unknown. As far as the liver, it is said that a private investigator found out that the liver was put there by the fire chief at some point in hopes the family would find it and accept the idea that the kids perished in the fire. George sometimes made his own sightings. On one occasion, George saw a magazine photo of a group of young ballet dancers in New York City, one of whom looked like his missing daughter Betty. He drove all the way to the girl's school, where his repeated demands to see the girl himself were refused. The investigation and its findings attracted national attention, and the West Virginia Legislature held two hearings on the case in 1950. Afterwards, however, Governor Okey L. Patteson and state police superintendent W.E. Burchett told the Sodders the case was "hopeless" and closed it at the state level. The FBI decided it had jurisdiction as a possible interstate kidnapping, but dropped the case after two years of following fruitless leads. After this second official investigation ended, George and Jennie continued their search. George followed up on many leads on his own including heading to St Louis where a woman claimed Martha was being held in a convent but nothing came of that. Another woman in Texas claimed that she overheard two other patrons making incriminating remarks about a fire that happened on Christmas Eve in West Virginia several years before. Again nothing here proved significant. At one point George heard that a relative of Jennies who lived in Florida had children that looked exactly like his had. He went down there to check it out and only when the relative was able to prove the children were his that George would leave it alone. In 1967, George went to the Houston area to investigate another tip. A woman there had written to the family, saying that Louis had revealed his true identity to her one night after having too much to drink. She believed that he and Maurice were both living in Texas somewhere. However, George and his son-in-law, Grover Paxton, were unable to speak with her. Police there were able to help them find the two men she had indicated, but they denied being the missing sons. Paxton said years later that doubts about that denial lingered in George's mind for the rest of his life. That same year the family would receive something pretty crazy. A photo showed up in the mail one day. The photo showed a man that appeared to be around his early 30s with strikingly similar features as their son Louis had had. Written on the back of the photo was this: Louis Sodder I love brother Frankie Ilil boys A90132 or 35 Interesting…. Very interesting. The photo was in an envelope postmarked central city Kentucky. There was no return address. The Sodders hired a private detective to go to Central city and try and track down where this letter came from and follow this lead. The private detective headed to Central city and guess what he fucking found….. well no one will ever know because after he left he was never heard from again. He never reported back to the Sodders and they were unable to ever locate him. Did he disappear with their money or was he made to sleep with the fishes? Unfortunately, this took a pretty heavy toll on George. He said in an interview the following year that the lack of information had been "like hitting a rock wall—we can't go any further". "Time is running out for us", he admitted in another interview around that time. "But we only want to know. If they did die in the fire, we want to be convinced. Otherwise, we want to know what happened to them". George would pass a year later in 1969 believing that his children were never killed in that fire and they were still out there someplace. After this the rest of the family would continue to search and publicize the case. The only one that would not get involved was John. John believed that the family should accept what happened and all move on with their lives. Jennie stayed in the family home and built a fence around it and added rooms. She wore black for the mourning for the rest of her life and tended the garden at the site of the former house. These are basically the facts as we know them. Since there's not much in the way of actual forensic evidence in this case, there's no way of telling for sure what happened as far as the children's bodies being burned. Obviously the investigation was quick, taking only 2 hours, and there wasn't a ton of forensic detective work back then. Plus DNA testing wasn't a thing. And just in general investigating wasn't generally as thorough as it is these days. The surviving Sodder children, joined by their own children, along with older Fayetteville residents, have theorized that the Sicilian Mafia was trying to extort money from George and the children may have been taken by someone who knew about the planned arson and said they would be safe if they left the house. They were possibly taken back to Italy. If the children had survived all those years and were aware that their parents and siblings had survived too, the family believes, they may have avoided contact in order to keep them from harm. Sylvia Sodder Paxton, the youngest of the surviving Sodder siblings, died in 2021. She was in the house on the night of the fire, which she said was her earliest memory. "I was the last one of the kids to leave home", she told the Gazette-Mail in 2013. She and her father would stay up late, talking about what might have happened. "I experienced their grief for a long time". She believed that her siblings survived that night, and assisted with efforts to find them and publicize the case. Her daughter said in 2006: "She promised my grandparents she wouldn't let the story die, that she would do everything she could". George and Jennie passed out flyers and put up a billboard on route 16 in Fayetteville. The Sodders purchased the billboard in 1952. It featured black-and-white photographs of each missing child and an account of the fire with a $5000 reward that was increased to $10,000. It was taken down shortly after Jennie's death in 1989. It read: “After thirty years, it's not too late to investigate. So what happened to the children if they didn't die in the fire? Well there's a few theories but nothing solid. One of the biggest questions is how someone could abduct 5 children with nobody being woken up. Well truecrimefiles.com say of that question: "One of the most puzzling questions is how the actual alleged abduction took place. How did the kidnapper(s) get the five children out of the house, considering that the eldest sister was asleep on the sofa in the living room and the parents were asleep in a bedroom less than 20 feet away? Surely at least one of the children would have made some noise had a stranger (or even someone known to the family) come into the house and taken them away. There is at least one scenario that may have happened that would solve this specific puzzle. One of the chores the two boys were told to do was to attend to the family's handful of farm animals.” On a side note, Marion, the oldest daughter, had been working at a dime store in downtown Fayetteville, and she surprised three of her younger sisters—Martha, Jennie, and Betty—with new toys she had bought for them. The younger children were so excited that they asked their mother if they could stay up past what would have been their usual bedtime. At 10 p.m., Jennie told them they could stay up a little later, as long as the two oldest boys who were still awake, 14-year-old Maurice and his 9-year-old brother Louis, remembered to put the cows in and feed the chickens before going to bed themselves. ”It is possible that all five of the children left the house to perform these chores (the three girls went along to watch) and were taken once they were outside and away from the house." But an even bigger question would be why would someone do this. Many people believe that it had to do with George's and his background. George immigrated from Italy and changed his last name from Soddu to Sodder upon arrival. Nobody really knows why he came to America or the circumstances behind his immigration. He would never discuss the issues and whenever it was brought up he would change the conversation. So that's kind of strange. Also George owned a coal trucking business, and at that time the coal industry was under a lot of pressure from the mafia. That plus his little known about past, have lead many people to speculate about mafia involvement in the crime. Another theory suggests the kids were abducted by an illegal child-selling agency similar to Georgia Tann's with help from the local police. And remember that insurance guy George argued with, the guy that warned that their house would burn and the children would vanish. He was also a member of the coroner's jury which ruled the fire accidental. Leading many to suspect foul play. For those of you wondering, For more than 20 years, Georgia Tann ran the Tennessee Children's Home Society, where she and an elaborate network of co-conspirators kidnapped and abused children to sell them off to wealthy adoptive parents at a steep profit. This is too crazy a story to not talk about a little here because if there was a network similar to this operating in that area, it seemed like another plausible theory. Beulah George "Georgia" Tann was born in 1891 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Named for her father, a powerful judge, she hoped to follow in his footsteps and practice law. Instead, her domineering father forbade it, and she instead pursued a career in social work — one of the few socially acceptable positions for a woman of her means. She first went to work in Mississippi, but she was soon fired for inappropriately removing children from impoverished homes without cause. She made her way to Texas, where it's believed she adopted her daughter, June, in 1922. Later, in 1923, she adopted Ann Atwood Hollinsworth, a woman believed to be Tann's longtime same-sex partner. It was common at the time for same-sex couples to use adult adoption as a means of transferring property or inheritances. Tann then moved on to Memphis, where her father used his political connections to secure a new job for her as executive secretary at the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children's Home Society in 1922. By 1929, she had staged a takeover and named herself executive director. Tann's scheme coincided with a sharp increase in families looking to adopt kids In the 1900s and 1910s, formalized adoptions were fairly rare, but in the 1920s adoption began to be marketed as a shortcut to societal improvement. According to one ad from the National Home Finding Society, adopting would "reduce divorces, banditry, murder, and control births, fill all the churches and do real missionary work at home and abroad, exchanging immigrants for Americans and stopping some of the road leading to war." At the time, the theory of eugenics — that is, the controlling of the reproduction of genetically "inferior" people through sterilization — was popular. The movement claimed that people of better genetic endowment were subject to greater infertility. It became important in adoption not just to get babies but to get the best babies. A campaign to explain the superiority of adoption was launched. This new outlook, along with the popularization of baby formula, helped Tann's baby-trafficking business grow. Suddenly, nonnursing mothers could easily and affordably feed their babies. The demand for adoptable infants rose, especially among busy, successful women. Tann was calculated in her approach and targeted the rich and famous, who paid premium prices for their adopted children. Actors, authors, and entertainers, including Dick Powell and June Allyson, Lana Turner, Pearl S. Buck, Smiley Burnette, and New York Gov. Herbert Lehman, all adopted Tann babies. In 1947, Joan Crawford adopted twins, Cathy and Cindy, from Tann. Stealing children wasn't a small side business. During the 21 years Tann ran the Children's Home Society, it's believed she made more than $1 million from taking and selling children — about $11 million in today's money. And she didn't do it alone. Tann's extensive child-trafficking operation required connections, and she quickly linked up with E.H. "Boss" Crump, who ran a powerful Tennessee political machine. Crump offered Tann protections in exchange for kickbacks. To kidnap and traffic her victims, Tann paid off a network of social workers, police officers, doctors, and lawyers. Some kidnapped children from preschools, churches, and playgrounds for her. Kidnappers preyed on poor children and families who didn't have the means to fight back. Tann's coconspirators were authority figures — people not to be contradicted — so children often went with them willingly. Sometimes, Tann would approach families and offer medical or other help. Tann would tell parents she could get their children into a clinic at no cost, but if they came along as well they'd be charged a large bill. In the era before internet and with few phones, Tann relied on her network of spotters. They alerted Tann to children on riverbanks, in shantytowns, or walking home from school. She drove up in her big black car and offered them rides. Tann was also in cahoots with a local judge who helped procure children, specifically from impoverished single or widowed mothers. One of her most high profile coconspirators was Judge Camille Kelley, who presided over the juvenile court in Shelby County, Tennessee, for 30 years. "She had a stooge down in the welfare department when someone would apply for assistance, this person would get their name, and get in touch with Camille Kelley," Robert Taylor, an investigator, said in a 1992 interview with "60 Minutes." In 1950, Taylor, a local lawyer, was asked by newly elected Gov. Gordon Browning to do an in-depth investigation into Children's Home Society and Tann. "Camille Kelley would send a deputy out to pick them up and award custody to Georgia Tann," he added. Tennessee law required children to be adopted in state for a fee of $7, about $75 in today's money. But Tann moved her "merchandise" at $1,000 per head — $10,000 today. When the state finally investigated, the report on the Children's Home Society, the Browning report, found that Tann conducted "private" adoptions and pocketed up to 90% of the fee. She would gouge prospective parents on everything from travel costs, to home visits, and attorney's fees. The report also detailed how children were then spirited away from the Home Society in the middle of the night to avoid detection by authorities who weren't in the know or others who might ask too many questions. Her "nurses" had regular circuits to New York and California, though she shipped to all US states and Great Britain. Elaborate backstories were added to stolen children's files to make them more "marketable." Their files said they came from "good homes" with "very attractive" young mothers. Fathers were described as "intelligent" and often in medical school. Tann also knew how to capitalize on opportunities in the adoption market. Few agencies adopted to Jewish families, and Tann saw her chance. A few pen strokes turned a Southern Baptist child into a baby from a "good Jewish" family. As the Children's Home Society scandal was exposed, the scenario played out in the adoption records over and over again. If parents, biological or adoptive, asked too many questions about children, Tann threatened to have them arrested or the child removed. She was known for "repossessing" children whose adoptive parents couldn't make full payments on time. And she wasn't above blackmailing customers for more money later. Often she would return to adoptive parents months later and say relatives of the child had come around asking for a baby's return. But for a hefty fee she had lawyers who could make the situation go away. Homes for unwed mothers, welfare hospitals, and prisons were targeted. Doctors, working with Tann, told new mothers their babies had died during birth. Those children were "buried" at no cost to the families. Other mothers were coerced into signing their children away while still under sedation from labor. Tann preyed on women's desperation, their poverty, and their sense of shame. "If they were unsedated and tried to hold on to the babies after the baby was born, then Georgia Tann would step in and say, 'Well, you don't want people in your home town to know about [your pregnancy], do you?'" Robert Taylor, a lawyer who investigated the Tennessee Children's Home Society scandal for Gov. Gordon Browning, said in his 1992 "60 Minutes" interview. By the 1930s, as a result of Tann's scam, Memphis had the highest infant mortality rate in the US. Archives at the Benjamin Hooks Library, in Memphis, reveal some of the cruelties children were subjected to. Babies were kept in sweltering conditions, and some children were drugged to keep them quiet until they were sold. Other children were hung in dark closets, beaten, or put on starvation rations for weeks at a time. Drug addicts and pedophiles were hired to watch over them. According to "The Baby Thief: The Untold Story of Georgia Tann, the Baby Seller Who Corrupted Adoption," sexual abuse was a common occurrence at the home. Tann was brutally unsparing in her cruelty. Former Home Society employees revealed to Taylor that if an infant was deemed too weak, it might be left in the sun to die. If a child had a congenital disability or was considered "too ugly" or "old" to be of use, Tann had people get rid of them. Many were buried on the property, though about 20 children were buried in an unmarked plot of land within Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis. In the 1940s, Tann developed a new publicity stunt. "They would raffle 20 or 30 babies off every year in the 'Christmas Baby Give Away' in the newspaper," Wingate said. "How did anyone ever think that was all right?" For $25 a ticket — about $350 today — purchasers could buy as many raffle tickets as they liked. Tann pocketed thousands of dollars that ticket holders assumed went to the Home Society, and had to give away just a fraction of her "merchandise" in the process. Tann's baby-selling scheme carried on unabated for over two decades. But in 1949 things took a turn. Tennessee elected a new governor, Gordon Browning. Weakened, E.H. Crump, Tann's crony, lost his hold on Memphis politics. On September 12, 1950, Gov. Browning held a press conference during which he revealed Tann and her network managed to amass more than $1 million from her child-selling scheme — again, nearly $11 million in today's money. But Tann was never held accountable. Three days later, she died at home after slipping into a mysterious coma from untreated uterine cancer. On November 11, 1950, Judge Camille Kelley, who had worked so closely with Tann, quietly resigned. It took until late November or early December to find safe homes for the remaining children. Somewhere in the waning days of 1950, the doors to the Tennessee Children's Home Society were closed for good. No one was ever prosecuted for their roles in the black-market baby ring. Holy fuck…. So we know that was a tangent but you got a 2 fer here with that crazy tale, and again the reason we went into the details on this are because there is speculation that the Sodder children could have been victims of a similar scheme. I mean.. If it happened on that scale in one place who's to say it didn't happen here as well. https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-kidnapping/ranker-film
Screwball month continues with a look at Gregory la Cava's My Man Godfrey. Based on the novel and co-written by Eric Hatch, the film stars William Powell as the titular Godfrey. He's a forgotten man, living in a Hooverville in New York City where he's picked up by a bunch of swells out on a scavenger hunt. Bringing in a forgotten man will net a lot of points and help Irene Bullock (Carole Lombard) win the game. In return, she hires Godfrey as a butler to the wacky Bullock family. And, of course, hilarity ensues...Kat Ellinger and Maurice Bursztynski join Mike to discuss the original adaptation as well as the 1957 version with David Niven and June Allyson.
Screwball month continues with a look at Gregory la Cava's My Man Godfrey. Based on the novel and co-written by Eric Hatch, the film stars William Powell as the titular Godfrey. He's a forgotten man, living in a Hooverville in New York City where he's picked up by a bunch of swells out on a scavenger hunt. Bringing in a forgotten man will net a lot of points and help Irene Bullock (Carole Lombard) win the game. In return, she hires Godfrey as a butler to the wacky Bullock family. And, of course, hilarity ensues...Kat Ellinger and Maurice Bursztynski join Mike to discuss the original adaptation as well as the 1957 version with David Niven and June Allyson.
Airing on CBS since 1949, Edgar Bergen's 1954 Sunday at 9:30PM eastern rating was 4.7, twelfth overall. His show was sponsored by Lanolin Plus. On February 28th, the celebrity guests were the husband-wife duo June Allyson and Dick Powell. In the fall, Bergen's show would go back to sixty minutes. It would air for two more seasons before Bergen wrapped up his radio run on July 1st, 1956. Bergen did little TV. He was a radio man, even though his art was primarily visual. With Charlie and Mortimer, he emceed the 1956 CBS audience show Do You Trust Your Wife?, and he made numerous guest appearances on TV variety shows of the 1950s. He later appeared in films such as The Phynx, Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood, and The Muppet Movie.
The FBI in Peace and War (1955) followed by Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (1949)
My Man Godfrey is a 1936 American screwball comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, who had been briefly married years before appearing together in the film.[2][5] The screenplay for My Man Godfrey was written by Morrie Ryskind, with uncredited contributions by La Cava, based on 1101 Park Avenue, a short novel by Eric S. Hatch. The story concerns a socialite who hires a derelict to be her family's butler, and then falls in love with him. In 1999, the original version of My Man Godfrey was deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. The film was remade in 1957 with June Allyson and David Niven in the starring roles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Man_Godfrey
Gunsmoke (1951) followed by Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (1949)
In our first review episode for Jo March Madness, we review the 1933 and 1949 films, starring Katharine Hepburn and June Allyson, talk about the (many) similarities and (few) differences, and rate them against one another to see which will move on to the next round.
The FBI in Peace and War (1955) followed by Edger Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (1949)
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It's finally time to journey back to Concord! In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we return to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women with a much more thorough look at the decades of adaptations of her classic story. In this episode we discuss: Episode 7 of Adapt or Perish (which you should probably listen to before this episode). The 1933 movie, directed by George Cukor, written by David Hempstead, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring Katharine Hepburn. The 1949 movie, directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Andrew Solt, Victor Heerman, and Sarah Y. Mason, and starring June Allyson, Janet Leigh, Margaret O'Brien, and Elizabeth Taylor. The 1950 two-part TV special, starring Nancy Marchand. The 1970 BBC miniseries, adapted by Denis Constanduros and Alistair Bell, and starring Angela Down, Jo Rowbottom, and Patrick Troughton. The 1978 NBC miniseries, directed by David Lowell Rich, written by Suzanne Clauser, and starring Susan Dey, Meredith Baxter Birney, Greer Garson, and William Shatner. The 1980 anime TV special, produced by Toei Animation. The 1994 movie, directed by Gillian Armstrong, written by Robin Swicord, and starring Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale, and Gabriel Byrne. The 2017 Masterpiece miniseries, directed by Vanessa Caswill, written by Heidi Thomas, and starring Maya Hawke, Emily Watson, Michael Gambon, and Angela Lansbury. The 2018 modern-day movie, directed by Clare Niederpruem, written by Niederpruem and Kristi Shimek, and starring Sarah Davenport, Lucas Grabeel, and Lea Thompson. The 2019 movie, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, and starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, Chris Cooper, and Meryl Streep. Footnotes We were on another podcast! We were invited onto the Castle of Horror podcast to speak with host and author Jason Henderson as part of their "Castle Talk" interview series, and had a ton of fun. Listen to it on the web or on Apple Podcasts. You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com or tweet using #adaptcast.
QRT #5 06/21 Louisa May Alcott's Classic tale following the lives of four sisters. This Show originally aired in 1949 and starred June Allyson as Jo and Peter Lawford as Laurie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Origin of the Lone Ranger on The Long Ranger (1948) & June Allyson is a special guest on Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy (1949)
Are you a Beth or a Marmee? Fresh off playing Hannah in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, Anne and Damian dig into the March women with theatre stalwart, Jayne Houdyshell. You Might Know Her From: Little Women, Maid in Manhattan, The Bounty Hunter, Garden State, and the Broadway productions of The Humans, Well, King Lear, and A Doll’s House Part 2. Jayne's film career is taking off, but we cover her thirty years in regional theatre before winning a Tony Award at 62! Plus, the joys of Louisa May Alcott, recreating her role in the movie version of The Humans (hi, Amy Schumer and Beanie Feldstein!), the sexual energy of John Stamos and Gina Gershon in Bye Bye Birdie, and why strangers would chase her around Manhattan saying, "Fuck you, Nora." Shit, we loved this Kansan so much. Git into it. Follow us on social media: @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Jayne’s IMDB || Jayne’s IBDB Anne was trying to think of the nasty nickname for motorcycles but couldn’t get there. Isn’t “ambulance ____” but ER docs apparently call them “donor cycles” Child’s Play 3 with Christine Elise aka Emily Valentine in 90210, BH90210christ Anne was thinking of Elise Neal in Scream 2 Damian and Anne in a sidecar Mr. Lee’s rugelach = Lee Lee’s Rugelach By A Brother Jayne’s journey from regional->Broadway Jayne in Music Man with Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Jake Gyllenhaal mildly mispronouncing Jayne’s last name on Tony night Jayne is Hannah in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019) Other Little Women adaptations: Jayne loves the Katherine Hepburn version (1933); June Allyson (1949); Winona Ryder (1994); PBS’s version with Maya Hawke (2018) NYC’s Zipper Factory (2001-2009) Lisa Kron’s Well directed by Leigh Silverman The Humans (Stephen Karam) on Broadway; The Humans is a movie with Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, and Jayne! actor/director/friend Joe Mantello Jayne replaced Linda Lavin in the 2011 Follies Broadway revival (suggested by Bernadette Peters) and got to sing “Broadway Baby” Maid in Manhattan from fancy trailer to honeywagon Gloucester opposite Glenda Jackson’s King Lear Jayne loved her in Marat/Sade Bye Bye Birdie revival on Broadway in 2009 Katrina Lenk in Company revival (Indecent, The Band’s Visi) Katrina performing “Omar Sharif’ from The Band’s Visit Famous Kansans: Lois Smith, Annette Bening, Jack Willis, Shirley Knight, On growing up in Kansas: “My whole concept of god was the horizon.” Craft services better on Little Women than on Garden State Lucky Stiff musical Oh well shit. Shit Nora shit or Fuck you, Nora.
Happy Holidays to one and all! We are back with our annual Christmas special. And no Made for TV Mayhem holiday extravaganza would be complete without our lovely annual co-host, Joanna Wilson of Christmas TV History. This year we're talking about the wonderful Dupont Show with June Allyson episode titled A Silent Panic, which features Harpo Marx in a rare dramatic turn. We also play the Christmas Game, where Joanna gives us a title of a holiday special and we guess who's in it and what it's about (and we're pretty much always wrong, but in a good way!). We had a lot of fun, and we really hope you do too. Have a great holiday everyone! We're taking January off, but we'll see you in February so Happy New Year too! *And a big shout out to Dan for editing this one! Much appreciated!
In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novel. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Little Women, 1933, starring Katharine Hepburn. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Little Women, 1949, starring June Allyson. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Little Women, 1980, produced by Toei Animation. Watch on YouTube. Little Women, 1994, starring Winona Ryder. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Some of the stuff we talked about in the episode: Orchard House, Concord, MA. That creepy picture of June Allyson, from Too Young to Kiss, 1951. She’s 34 in this picture. We didn’t watch the 1978 miniseries, but just to give you a taste, here’s a little bit of William Shatner’s German accent. Remember to follow us on Instagram or Twitter, tell your friends, and please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!
País Estados Unidos Dirección George Sidney Guion Robert Ardrey (Novela: Alejandro Dumas) Música Herbert Stothart Fotografía Robert H. Planck Reparto Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Van Heflin, Robert Coote, Angela Lansbury, Vincent Price, Reginald Owen, Gig Young, Keenan Wynn Sinopsis Francia, siglo XVII. D'Artagnan, un joven y valeroso gascón, viaja a París con la intención de ingresar en la compañía de los mosqueteros del rey, a cuyo frente está el señor de Treville. En el camino tiene un mal encuentro con el conde de Rochefort y Milady De Winter, ambos colaboradores del cardenal Richelieu, primer ministro de Luis XIII (1610-1643). Una vez en la capital, tiene la mala suerte de enfrentarse a los más valerosos y fieles mosqueteros del Rey: Athos, Porthos y Aramis.
Judy's series served as a bridge of American talent, featuring stars of stage and screen at every point in their careers: Barbra Streisand, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Lena Horne, Lorna Luft, Liza Minelli, Diahann Carroll, June Allyson. These performances give us some moments in art and history allow a viewer to see her as a singer, comic and loving mother. Cynthia and Chicago-based, Emmy-nominated performer and Garland Scholar Angela Ingersoll exchange feminist insight.. www.angelaingersoll.com Lorna Luft (1999) Me and My Shadows https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1061873.Me_and_My_Shadows Coyne Steven Sanders (1990) The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/coyne-steven-sanders-2/rainbows-end-the-judy-garland-show/
Happy New Year, everybody! In this episode, we discuss Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, 1868. Everything we read and watched for this episode: The original novel. Download on Amazon or iBooks. Little Women, 1933, starring Katharine Hepburn. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Little Women, 1949, starring June Allyson. Buy on iTunes or Amazon. Little Women, 1980, produced by Toei Animation. Watch on YouTube. Little Women, 1994, starring Winona Ryder. Buy on Amazon or iTunes. Some of the stuff we talked about in the episode: Orchard House, Concord, MA. That creepy picture of June Allyson, from Too Young to Kiss, 1951. She’s 34 in this picture. We didn’t watch the 1978 miniseries, but just to give you a taste, here’s a little bit of William Shatner’s German accent. Remember to follow us on Instagram or Twitter, tell your friends, and please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts!
Founding board member of The Jimmy Stewart Museum, Carson Greene, Jr., talks about meeting Jimmy, organizing the Museum in Indiana, PA, hosting June Allyson, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine, Carol Burnett, and more.
Gary and Roscoe are in full Halloween mode as they pay tribute to the holiday with some last-minute costume ideas. Check out Sam Apple's hilarious suggestions for ways to be the talk of the party here. We begin with a heartwarming (yes!) story about a shark in Florida who may have saved Eugene Finney's life. Finally, a friendly shark tale! full story Gary talks about Carly Fiorina's declining poll numbers and wonders how much longer she will remain relevant enough to keep the "Keys to the Carly" segment topical. Roscoe thinks "not much longer." Unless she starts spending her money on something other than very questionable hair styling. see up to date polling numbers here Further developments in the case against former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and the money laundering case against him. Could it be that his recent guilty plea will provide the means to cover up his alleged child sexual abuse crimes? Sounds like a betrayal of the public trust to us. Ross reminds us that his sister, who lives near Yorkville, may have a theory about the identity of Individual A. read more After 46 years, the Chicago Christmas Tree will not be in the Daley Plaza but on a specially built platform in Millennium Park. Maybe not a big deal to some, but a huge deal to born-and-raised Chicago-ans. Roscoe and Gary agree that this could be a marvelous new beginning for a great holiday tradition. Gary gets Roscoe's reaction to reviews of The Humans review and Therese Raquin review on Broadway. Having seen both and commented on them in a previous episode, we'll find out how the critics' opinions stack up to Roscoe's. Gary reviews Marjorie Prime, the very last production to be held at the famous Books on Vernon bookstore in Glencoe, IL, home to Writer's Theatre. read more about the play Roscoe has a Booth One experience at local piano bar and cabaret club Davenport's when he went to see the immensely talented Karen Mason read more here. Roscoe shares some stories about Ms. Mason over the years and recounts his encounter with her at Davenports. Gary stuns Roscoe with the news that the never-revived, seldom seen musical Funny Girl is to get a new production at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End. We're saving our frequent flyer miles!! Gary gives a shout out to to the Therapy Players, a group of psychologists who perform Second City-like improvisation around the Chicago area. We have heard they are hilarious! Will give a full report in an upcoming episode. get more info here Kiss of Death We briefly pay our respects to one of the last film legends of Hollywood's Gold Age, the strikingly beautiful Ms. Maureen O'Hara. Gary plans to binge watch The Quiet Man, McClintock, and How Green Was My Valley immediately after the podcast. MO MagazineOur featured KOD this week is Marty Ingels - comedian, actor, and celebrity advertising booker. Friend of the show, Margalit Fox details Marty's outrageous antics were famous in Hollywood, and he was a source of constant consternation and joy to his long-time wife, actress Shirley Jones. Roscoe tells of a personal encounter he had with Mr. Ingels and Ms. Jones at Cinecon some years ago. June Allyson and "Depends" feature prominently in Mr. Ingels' story. read full obit
Stories of Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Jim Jeffries and June Allyson. A story about atomic energy by Senator Brien McMahon and 'Prepare or Perish" by General George C. Marshall.
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