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Movie Addict Headquarters salutes the great Lucille Ball, who deserves recognition during Women’s History Month. Lucy was the first female head of a movie studio, and TIME Magazine included her among the 100 Most Important People of the Twentieth Century. But Lucy’s fans love her the most for her terrific performances in movies and on TV. Special guests joining in this pre-recorded discussion are James Sheridan, co-author of Lucille Ball FAQ: Everything Left To Know about America’s Favorite Redhead, and Elisabeth Edwards, author of I Love Lucy: A Celebration of All Things Lucy as well as other books about the beloved showbiz icon. In addition to Lucy’s remarkable TV career, her many popular movies include: Stage Door; The Long, Long Trailer; Fancy Pants; Best Foot Forward; The Fuller Brush Girl; The Big Street; Sorrowful Jones; The Dark Corner; Yours, Mine and Ours; Dubarry Was a Lady and Dance, Girl, Dance.
James Sheridan, co-author of Lucille Ball FAQ (with Barry Monush), joins me to discuss all things Lucy! About the Book Although countless books and articles The post 'Lucille Ball' Author James Sheridan, 'Forever Fest' Founders Sarah Pitre & Brandy Fons first appeared on Pop Culture Tonight.
James Sheridan, co-author of Lucille Ball FAQ (with Barry Monush), joins me to discuss all things Lucy! About the Book Although countless books and articles
Barry Monush, author/editor of Screen World 2011, visits Movie Addict HQ to discuss his work on the latest edition of this beloved movie anthology series and to talk about the upcoming Acacemy Awards. Barry is also the author of Music on Film: West Side Story, Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the Silent Era to 1965,Everybody’s Talkin’: The Top Films of 1965-1969and co-author of Lucille Ball FAQ. He recently updated Stanley Green’s Hollywood Musicals: Year by Year. Barry, who does research for the Paley Center for the Media, admits that he usually can’t stop talking about the Academy Award nominations after they’re announced, so he will be “in rare form” again for this show. It’s no surprise that Barry lists his major interests as “Movies, Motion Pictures, and Film – in that order.” However, he can also be counted on for trivia pertaining to television, theater and musicals. He confesses “only being qualified to do jobs that require watching television during working hours.”
Barry Monush drops by to discuss his work as editor of the latest volume of the beloved annual series, "Screen World." Barry is also the co-author of "Lucille Ball FAQ" and the author of "Music on Film: West Side Story," "Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors," and "Hollywood Musicals: Year by Year." A researcher for the Paley Center for Media, Barry admits to "only being qualified to do jobs that require watching television during working hours." This should be a fun interview for movie fans! Morgan Lawrence, auhor of The Streets Ran Red, returns as a guest co-host for this episode.
James Sheridan, co-author of the newly released “Lucille Ball FAQ: Everything Left To Know about America's Favorite Redhead ,"helps Movie Addict Headquarters pay tribute to the beloved show biz icon who charmed fans throughout the world with her movies, TV shows and stage appearances. Elisabeth Edwards, author of "I Love Lucy: ACelebration of All Things Lucy" as well as other books about Lucille Ball, also plans to call in. Don't miss this fun show!