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This week Tom and Julie got the ick from a deep dive into the MANY restaurant ventures of our least favorite actor Mickey Rooney, plus they watched a clip of Robert De Niro meeting The Wiggles, and checked out a bit of Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan's new song. Not to mention, for the first time in Double Threat history, Julie shared an NBA clip Tom had never seen, and they both talked about the movie Bombshell, for a while. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/tomandjulie and get on your way to being your best self. CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: -Stephen A. Smith's daughter mocks himhttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjEV2V6S/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjEVRv7t/ -Robert De Niro meets The Wiggleshttps://www.facebook.com/reel/3537843133018832 -Mickey Rooney's Weene Worldhttps://snackstack.net/2023/09/09/mickey-rooney-and-the-hot-dog-quest/ Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, and more! https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/ *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends SEND SUBMISSIONS TO DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat Theme song by Mike Krol Artwork by Michael Kupperman 00:00 Intro 6:43 Writing a novelty song 20:41 Mr. Misunderstood 26:28 Back from the Front 34:38 Toxic Avenger update 39:28 Bombshell the movie 47:52 Stephen A. Smith's daughter mocks him 55:44 Robert De Niro meets The Wiggles 59:03 Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan's new song 1:03:01 Mickey Rooney's Weene World 1:35:19 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 95 - “VIRGINIA GREY: Classic Cinema Star of the Month” - 7/07/25 If VIRGINIA GREY is remembered at all, the blue-eyed, blonde-haired beauty is probably best remembered as the caustic perfume counter girl in The Women (1939), who sees right through the gold-digging ways of Crystal Allen, played by JOAN CRAWFORD. In these brief scenes, she is so charismatic and saucy, she really shows how to deliver a zinger of a line. She may also be remembered as the good luck charm of producer ROSS HUNTER, who put her in many of his popular movies of the mid-1950s and 1960s. But there was so much more to this talented actress. This week, we explore her life and career as we honor her as our Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: “Virginia Grey, a Veteran of 100 moves, dies at 87,” August 6, 2003, New York Times; Robert Taylor: The Man WIth the Perfect Profile (1973), by Jane Ellen Wayne; “The Girl Who Won Gable Back,” November 1951, by Linda Griffin, Modern Screen magazine; “An Interview With Virginia Grey,” by Mike Fitzgerald, www.westernclippings.com; “Virginia Grey,” briansdriveintheater.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Women (1939), starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, & Rosalind Russell; Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927), starring James B. Lowe; Dames (1934), starring Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell. & Joan Blondell; Secret Valley (1937); starring Richard Arlen & Virginia Grey; Test Pilot (1938), starring Clark Gable & Myrna Loy; Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938), starring Lana Turner; Dramatic School (1938) starring Luise Rainer & Paulette Goddard; The Hardy's Ride High (1939), starring Mickey Rooney & Lewis Stone; Idiot's Delight (1939), starring Clark Gable & Norma Shearer; Broadway Serenade (1939), with Jeanette MacDonald & Lew Ayres; Another Thin Man (1939), starring William Powell & Myrna Loy; Hullabaloo (1940), starring Frank Morgan; The Big Store (1941), starring the Marx Brothers; Blonde Inspiration (1941), starring John Shelton; Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942), starring Johnny Weissmuller & Maureen O'Sullivan; Whistling in the Dark (1941), starring Red Skelton & Ann Rutherford; Bells of Capistrano (1942), starring Gene Autry & Virginia Grey; Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943), with Betty Grable & Robert Young; Strangers in the Night (1944), starring William Terry & Virginia Grey; Blonde Ransom (1945), with Virginia Grey; House of Horrors (1946), with Robert Lowery & Virginia Grey; Unconquered (1947), starring Gary Cooper & Paulette Goddard; Leather Gloves (1948), with Cameron Mitchell; Mexican Hayride (1948), starring Abbott & Costello; Jungle Jim (1948), Starring Johnny Weissmuller & Virginia Grey; Highway 301 (1950), with Steve Cochran & Virginia Grey; Slaughter Trail (1951), starring Gig Young & Virginia Grey; Three Desperate Men (1951), with Preston Foster & Virginia Grey; Captain Scarface (1953), with Leif Erickson & Virginia Grey; The Forty-Niners (1955), with Wild Bill Elliott & Virginia Grey; All That Heaven Allows (1955), starring Jane Wyman & Rock Hudson; The Rose Tattoo (1955), starring Anna Magnani & Burt Lancaster; Jeanne Eagles (1957), starring Kim Novak; Portrait In Black (1960), starring Lana Turner; Back Street (1961), starring Susan Hayward; Flower Drum Song (1961), starring Nancy Kwan; The Naked Kiss (1964), starring Constance Tower; Love Has Many Faces (1965), starring Lana Turner, Cliff Robertson & Hugh O'Brien; Airport (1970), with Burt Lancaster & Dean Martin; --------------------------------- 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 episode of Your History Your Story, we dive into a unique and often overlooked side of World War II through a captivating conversation with author Robert B. O'Connor. His historical fiction novel, “Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge”, centers on the fictional character Jim Tanzer—a professional dancer/performer who joins the Army and is assigned to Special Services, in a unit known as the “Morale Corps”.Though Tanzer is fictional, the story is rooted in real events and inspired by true accounts of wartime performers, including well-known figures like Mickey Rooney. O'Connor draws on historical research and personal stories to bring authenticity to the novel, blending fact and fiction in a compelling way.During our conversation, Robert shares how the book came to be, the real-life inspirations behind Tanzer's journey and the important role of performance in lifting the spirits of troops near the front lines. If you're interested in World War II history, behind-the-scenes stories of the battlefield or how the heart and dedication of a performer could uplift soldiers in their toughest moments—this episode is for you.Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Photo(s): Courtesy of Robert B. O'ConnorThank you for supporting Your History Your Story!YHYS Patreon: CLICK HERE YHYS PayPal: CLICK HEREYHYS: Social Links: CLICK HERE YHYS: Join our mailing list: CLICK HERE YHYS: Website & Blog: CLICK HERE#yhys #yourhistoryyourstory #history #storytelling #podcast #njpodcast #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner #historian #storyteller #blogger To purchase "Jeep Show":Robert B. O'Connor website: www.jeepshowbook.comShields and Stripes website: www.shieldsandstripes.org
Legendary comedian Steve Bleustein joined me and discussed his autobiography Memoir of a Nobody; watching Howdy Doody & Peter Pan; going to Emerson College w/ Henry Winkler; Dave Madden & Albert Hammond taking him to try out stand up at the Comedy Store; Sammy Shore saying he has the sound; his work at The Groundlings with Tracy & Laraine Newman and Jack Soo; Tom Dreeson; being on The Merv Griffin Show with Laraine and getting ribbed about a nose job; Liz Torres; Brady Bunch Variety Hour; working with Rip Taylor and Ronnie Graham; writing for Loman & Barkley; a bit making a stick a star; Fred & Mary Willard and their holiday parties; being the last surviving member of the Ace Trucking Company; Fred hating elevators; Cracking Up; meeting Farrah Fawcett; Florence Henderson; Comedy Central ruins comedy boom; how to become a proficient comedian; comics get on TV too early; new comics are too filthy; he likes John Mulaney & Wanda Sykes; working on A Year at the Top with Mickey Rooney & Gabe Dell; Gabe can't remember lines; The Rabbit Test; opening in Vegas; doing a pilot with Tina Turner; Gabe Kaplan presents him as a new comic to watch; the Playboy Pajama Party nightmare; having dogs; becoming famous for Make Me Laugh; Gallagher; Bob Saget; Norm Crosby's Comedy Shop
The Manipulator (1971)Directed by: Yabo YablonskyStarring: Mickey Rooney, Luana Anders, Keenan Wynn, seriously... that's it.Have we got a doozy for you - if you're into weirdo cinema that we can guarantee NO OTHER PODCAST IS TALKING ABOUT, then we've got the film for you! Depression era film star Mickey Rooney traps a lady and she's hungry, right? She's cracking under the pressure and Rooney is trying to put on his own production of Cyrano De Bergerac - but what's real and what isnt? IMDB describes this as: "An insane Hollywood makeup man kidnaps a woman, keeps her prisoner in his warehouse full of props."We Also Talked About:Dark Side of the Ring: Blood, Fire and The Original Sheik (Amazon)Totally Killer (Amazon)Trap (Netflix)Chop and Steele (TubiTv)Nightmare at Noon (TokyVideo)Untold: The Liver King (Netflix)The Manipulator DVD at WalmartLike what you hear here? We're on the youtubes now with our entire new back catalog and some upcoming exclusive content available at https://youtube.com/@deweypodmonster(Some of the above links are affiliate links, if you purchase through these affiliate links we do get a small kickback, and it's the best way to support this show!).Rate and Review us on the podcast platform of your choice!As always, remember, you can always find the latest goings on at our website https://Crap.Town or https://RockinTomatoes.comFollow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/crap.town/ orhttps://bsky.app/profile/internalbleeding.crap.townCheck out our fellow podcast network members at https://Yourunpodcast.com
GGACP marks Memorial Day 2025 with this ENCORE presentation of a favorite episode, as producer, broadcaster and World War II veteran Sonny Fox discusses his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war, his years as host of the beloved children's show “Wonderama” and his memories of the notorious quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Also: Sonny hosts “The $64,000 Challenge,” gets cut from “The Nutty Professor,” takes a stand for Jack Gilford and looks back on his friendship with Robert F. Kennedy. PLUS: Allen Funt! “The Movie Game”! Mickey Rooney holds out! Patty Duke spills the beans! And Jack Klugman steps in for Bogie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ava Gardner lived a dazzling yet complicated life. She was a timeless beauty, a fierce spirit, and one of Hollywood's most unforgettable icons. From her humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to becoming an MGM starlet and international sensation, Ava's journey was anything but ordinary. We explore her rise to fame, the roles that defined her, and her tempestuous relationships with legends like Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra.
In this episode, Eddie and Kevin dive headfirst into a full-blown neighborhood watch meltdown, confront rogue cake vendors, and lock eyes with a suspiciously intelligent squirrel. Also: cult recruitment techniques, unsolicited shade fashion, and the philosophical hunger for nuts. Plus! Charlotte exposes Eddie, Hollywood stories about Mickey Rooney and the Muppets Movie. Go to www.eddiepepitone.com for show dates and all things Eddie Check out our full videos on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/mpsIL For additional content support Eddie on Patreon: www.patreon.com/eddiepepitone Please write us a review on iTunes https://tinyurl.com/mv57us2d Watch The Bitter Buddha the documentary by Steven Fienartz about Eddie. https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-bitter-buddha Send emails to: EddiePepPodcast@gmail.com Follow Eddie on Twitter: @EddiePepitone Instagram: @EddiePep Follow Kevin @KevinTienken Thank you to Allen Mezquida for our beautiful artwork
This week Harrison will review "Boys Town (1938)" starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney and directed by Norman Taurog#boystown #spencertracy #mickeyrooney #normantaurog #reelyoldmoviesJoin my Discord!: https://discord.gg/VWcP6ge2Donate to my Streamlab here: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_ff883caf-a8d0-3d7b-980b-9557565e1fe3/tipSocial Media Links: https://linktr.ee/reelyoldmovies
Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most celebrated adventure films of all time. Brandon is joined by author & historian John DiLeo to discuss 1937's Captain Courageous. Victor Fleming's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's novel still tugs are the heartstrings. Brandon and John celebrate the amazing performance of Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey along with a top supporting cast including Lionel Barrymore, Mickey Rooney and Melvyn Douglas. The two also discuss the much-debated Oscar-winning performance of Spencer Tracy as Manuel.
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Clarence Brown's family classic National Velvet is what's on tap in the 662nd edition of Have You Ever Seen. A pre-teen, horse-obsessed Elizabeth Taylor sheds tears from time to time, but she's remarkably optimistic all the same, especially about her beloved equine chum, "The Pie". Anne Revere won an Oscar for playing Taylor's preternaturally calm mom, while top-billed Mickey Rooney was starting to grow out of his annoying "I'm always overdoing it" phase. He's actually pretty good in this, playing a young loner with horse PTSD. They're the main players in this classic sports film, even if the horse-training and the steeplechase sequence at the end represent all the sportiness. So don't be a screechy kid brother. Just walk down an English road to make some friends while you ear up Ryan's one-man-show about the emotionally satisfying National Velvet. Our sponsor: Sparkplug Coffee. Their website: "sparkplug.coffee/hyes". Their offer: a onetime 20% discount if you use our "HYES" promo code. Subscribe to our channel, but also rate this podcast in your app and maybe write a review too. Contact us via email (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com) or on social media (Twi-X: @moviefiend51 and @bevellisellis or Bluesky: ryan-ellis and bevellisellis).
GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman (b. April 27) by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 tribute to ABC's "The Odd Couple." In this episode, comedian-superfan Dave Juskow, author Bob Leszczak (“The Odd Couple on Stage & Screen”) and the sons of Oscar Madison himself, Adam Klugman and David Klugman join Gilbert and Frank for a loving look back on the hit series (and GGACP favorite). Also, Tony Randall stands out, Mickey Rooney loses out, John Byner breaks up the room and Garry Marshall makes TV history. PLUS: The queen of game shows! “The New Odd Couple”! Howard Cosell fakes it! Adam plays young Oscar! And David hits the road with Randall and Klugman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lee and Daniel are joined in this episode by their friend Jack Graham, who co-hosts the I Don't Speak German podcast with Daniel, to talk about "Rising Sun" (1993), directed by Philip Kaufman, and based on the novel by Michael Crichton. The film follows Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes as they navigate Japanese culture, while trying to solve a murder, in ways that sometimes make Mickey Rooney's yellow face performance in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" look somewhat tame in comparison. Is there anything to salvage from this outdated trainwreck? Is the Crichton novel any better? The hosts also talk about what they've watched as of late. Thankfully no racist Japanese accents were used in the recording of this podcast, but a few bad Connery impressions might have slipped by the edit. "Rising Sun" IMDB Jack and Daniel can be heard together on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Daniel's Bluesky and Patreon. Jack's Bluesky and Patreon. Lee's Bluesky (also doubles as the TMBDOS! Bluesky). Featured Music: "Eddie's Alive" and "Cemented" by Toru Takemitsu.
Desde los artistas más emblemáticos hasta las estrellas más internacionales. ¿Es cierto que todos estamos conectados por solo cinco personas intermedias? Cada semana, la periodista y escritora desafía la teoría de los seis grados, que sostiene que cualquier persona en el mundo está vinculada a otra a través de una cadena de cinco intermediarios. ¿Lo logrará esta semana?
Keywords: Jeep Talk Show, Easter Jeep Safari 2025, EJS caravan plans, Go Topless Day 2025, Hot Springs Jeep event, RealTruck safety tools, Jeep WWII history, Jeep community podcast, off-road accessories, Moab Jeep events Description: Rev up for adventure with the Jeep Talk Show!
Protect History Now with American Battlefield TrustScott and Jenn dive into a fascinating chat with author Robert O'Connor about his book, "Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge." Right off the bat, we learn about the unique role of enlisted entertainers during World War II, who were sent in Jeeps to the front lines to lift the spirits of soldiers with shows! Yup, you heard that right—think of the likes of Mickey Rooney entertaining troops instead of just making movies. It's a wild twist on history that not many folks know about, and we're here for it! Robert shares some cool stories about the real-life inspirations behind his characters and how these entertainers kept morale high in the midst of chaos. So grab your headphones, kick back, and let's get into this lesser-known slice of WWII history!
You know Mickey Rooney as a Hollywood legend, but did you know he also served in World War II? At the height of his fame, Rooney traded red carpets for the Army, entertaining the troops and boosting morale across war zones. While he wasn't storming beaches, he was on the front lines of entertainment, giving performances to soldiers who needed a reason to laugh in the middle of chaos. In this episode Ben is joined by writer Robert O'Connor, we look at how one of Hollywood's biggest stars used his talent to serve his country and keep the troops' spirits high when they needed it most.
In HILF EP78, you got to know the Jeep Show, a real-life WW2 unit of enlisted soldiers (including Mickey Rooney) who were on the front lines with nothing but an accordion, a Jeep full of wigs, and ORDERS to boost morale. Continue the conversation with Dawn and author Robert B. O'Connor who wrote Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge. See video of the real Electro - The Westinghouse Robot that captured Robert's heart. —-SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - The Jeep Show by Robert B O'Connor - https://jeepshowbook.com/Here is the US military's look on the battle on the 80th anniversary. https://www.army.mil/botb/Surprise! PBS has a kick-ass documentary of the battle - Go ahead and donate while you're there, why don't cha? https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/bulge/More great images from The Battle of the Bulge - https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-the-bulge ---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Crazy Rich AncientsCheck out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a CoffeeFind your next favorite podcast on BIG COMEDY NETWORK. ---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins
“Entertainment Specialist” was the technical designation of what would later be known as The Morale Corps. This intrepid group of enlisted soldiers were responsible for finding joy in life's darkest and most dangerous corners. To tell the story, Dawn is joined by author Robert B. O'Connor who wrote Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge. Hear how his novel weaves a lovely fiction among real history and makes the case for why we should all learn to play the spoons.—- SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)Book - The Jeep Show by Robert B O'Connor - https://jeepshowbook.com/ Here is the US military's look on the battle on the 80th anniversary. https://www.army.mil/botb/ Surprise! PBS has a kick-ass documentary of the battle - Go ahead and donate while you're there, why don't cha? https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/bulge/ More great images from The Battle of the Bulge - https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-battle-of-the-bulge ---LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL - Crazy Rich AncientsCheck out HILF MERCH now available on Redbubble! Stickers, t-shirts, bags and more!HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a CoffeeFind your next favorite podcast on BIG COMEDY NETWORK. ---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins
Send us a textSilent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toy MakerDirector - Martin KitrosserWriters - Martin Kitrosser, Brian YuznaMusic - Matthew MorseStars:Jane HigginsonTracy FraimMickey RooneyBrian BremerWilliam Thorne
“Jeep Show; A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge” is a fictional work by author Robert B. O'Connor that sheds light on a unique and little know effort during World War II. Military Occupational Specialist Code 442 was assigned to some names you may recognize; Mickey Rooney, Sammy Davis Jr, Mel Brooks and Red Buttons. They were part of a special morale initiative to provide entertainment to troops on the front lines in areas deemed too dangerous for USO tours. Jeep Show units consisted of 3 soldiers who would provide the equivalent of a traveling vaudeville show. Because front line troops were constantly on the move, these contingents would conduct several performances a day. Robert B. O'Connor first became aware of this unique program when he was an executive with Proctor & Gamble. He was researching a failed marketing scheme led by Jim Hetzer called “The Oxydol Circus.” Hetzer's family informed O'Connor that their father was involved with Jeep Shows during WWII. Hezter would become the basis for the fictional main character in O'Connor's novel. Interestingly, he chose to also place the REAL Mickey Rooney in the novel. We spend some time discussing Rooney's career and his possible motivation for volunteering during World War II. Rooney was awarded a Bronze Star for his role with the Jeep Shows. O'Connor chose to involve his main character in the Battle of Bulge, not only because it was a significant part of the war in Europe but also because it highlighted the often unrecognized role of “Team SNAFU” during that clash. Team SNAFU described the role of traditionally non-combat personnel like clerks, supply and medical personnel who were forced to take up arms in the protection of Bastogne. Jeep Show is a delightful and compelling novel that puts readers right on the front lines and introduces us to the often unheralded contributions of support troops like those who carried the 442 MOS.
GGACP bids a fond farewell to late Broadway, TV and film actor Tony Roberts with this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Tony stops by the studio to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including the intensity of Al Pacino, the minimalism of Robert Mitchum, the eccentricities of Jerome Robbins and the professionalism of Sidney Lumet. Also: Tony runs lines with Edward G. Robinson, takes flight with Mary Poppins, plays the ponies with Mickey Rooney and treads the boards with Abe Vigoda. PLUS: Everett Sloane! “Amityville 3-D”! Woody Allen hits the beach! Tony's mom dates Uncle Miltie! And Sydney Greenstreet meets…Sydney Greenstreet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS: CLASSIC CINEMA STARS OF THE MONTH" The Nicholas Brothers, FAYARD and HAROLD, are arguably two of the greatest dancer to ever hit Hollywood. Born to musician parents, they learned their craft working the vaudeville scene and appearing at the famous Cotten Club during the Harlem Renaissance before landing in Hollywood. In Tinseltown, they made movie magic dancing in some of Hollywood's biggest musicals. The brothers mixed tap-dancing with acrobatics to perfect thrilling routines that we're still win awe of today. They also had to endure the limits put upon them by the racism of the day. Join us this week, as we celebrate these icons of dance who are our Stars of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Brotherhood in Rhythm: The Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers (2002), by Constance Valis Hill; Dorothy Dandridge: An Intimate Biography (1970), by Earl Mills; “The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold: Tap Dance Legends,” February 17, 2024, Dance Mogul magazine; “The Incredible Nicholas Brothers: A Classic Hollywood Black Dance Duo Everyone Should Be Obsessed With,” October 30, 2022, by Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly; “The Nicholas Brothers: Every Generations Dance Heroes,” February 17, 2020, by Najja Parker, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; “Celebrating The Nicholas Brothers,” September 16, 2011, by Daniel Eagan, Smithsonian magazine; www.nicholasbrothers.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; AcademyMuseum.com Movies Mentioned: Pie Pie Blackbird (1932) - starring Nina Mae McKinney & The Nicholas Brothers; Stoopnocracy (1933), starring Budd Hulick & Harold Nicholas; The Emperor Jones (1933), starring Paul Robeson & Harold Nicholas; Kid Millions (1934), starring Eddie Cantor, Ann Sothern, & Ethel Merman; Jealousy (1934), starring Nancy Kelly & George Murphy; The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935), starring Jack Oakie, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bing Crosby, & Ethel Merman; Coronado (1935), starring Johnny Downs; My American Wife (1936), starring Francis Lederer & Ann Sothern; Don't Gamble with Love (1936) starring Ann Sothern; Babes in Arms (1937), starring Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland; Down Argentine Way (1940), starring Betty Grable, Don Ameche, Carmen Miranda, & Charlotte, Greenwood; Tin Pan Alley (1940), starring Betty Grable, Alice Faye, Jack Oakie, & John Payne; The Great American Broadcast (1941), starring Alice Faye & John Payne; Sun Valley Serenade (1941), starring Sonja Henie & John Payne; Orchestra Wives (1942), starring George Montgomery & Ann Rutherford; Stormy Weather (1943), starring Lena Horne; Reckless Age (1944), starring Gloria Jean & Harold Nicholas; Carolina Blues (1944), starring Kay Kyser & Ann Miller; The Pirate (1948), starring Judy Garland & Gene Kelly; Botta e Riposta (1950); El Mensaje le la Muerte (1953); Musik I'm Blut (1955); L'Empire de la Nuit (1964); The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970), starring Lee J. Cobb, Roscoe Lee Brown, & Fayard Nicholas; Uptown Saturday Night (1974), starring Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Flip Wilson, Harry Belafonte, & Harold Nicholas That's Entertainment! (1974); That's Dancing (1985); Tap (1989); --------------------------------- 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
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 359) — Today is the 80th anniversary (January 25, 1945) of the official end of the Battle of the Bulge campaign during World War II. On our episode today, we'll learn about the classic film from 60 years ago (1965) that has often been criticized for many of its historical inaccuracies as it depicts the battle. Where to watch Battle of the Bulge To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll be joined by Robert B. O'Connor, author of the novel called Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge. After finishing today's episode, discover a fresh perspective on the iconic battle when you grab a copy of Robert's gripping novel. Get Robert's book Jeep Show Also mentioned in this episode See a photo of Mickey Rooney performing during a Jeep Show Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/359 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker...) KC Watched: "LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBERLAND" (41:40) (Directed by, Masami Hata, Masanori Hata, William Hurtz. Starring, Gabriel Damon, Laura Mooney, Mickey Rooney...) * 2005 Disney English Dubbed version. Talking points include: How is "Ghibli" pronounced anyway? Top 3 Studio Ghibli movies Sleep and dreams and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
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(00:00-15:49) Who loves the show more, Bob Thomas or Coach Schertz? Takes and opinions. Goated or goaded? Jackson finna earn his keep today. The TMA Fan Page is essentially a dating site. Mickey Rooney and Mickey Rourke. Mouth harps. Great fund raiser for the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation.(15:58-34:20) Update on the Eagles fan with banned from The Link. Claims of provocation. High-ground always wins in stadium fights. Old tweets surfacing from the boyfriend that are a tough look. What transpired before the video started? Shushers at the cinema. (34:30-42:57) Potato chips and fruit snacks. An update on the Rams money in the city of St. Louis from the Business Journal. You don't know about ROI then, batch. Aww man, we missed national gift card day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today as a Christmas treat, we welcome all round entertainer Bobby Davro to the podcast for a chat about his TV career and his subsequent pantomime appearances, most notably with the legendary Mickey Rooney in Milton Keynes. Find out which pop star jumped out of a wardrobe while Bobby was impersonating him, who's annoying catchphrase he helped to cultivate, and why he could never be a contestant on I'm a Celebrity'. Hear the real story of how Bobby was badly injured filming a BBC game show, why he hated appearing on 'Dancing on Ice', and which other comedian he is often mistaken for. We also chat about the joy of finding old adverts within YouTube clips and how he got to impersonate the cast of 'Rainbow' to their actual faces.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialBobby's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bobbydavro1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Davro-61551680181359Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've made it through Halloween, now try and survive Christmas! It's the season 2 finale and Jack and Corey gather 'round the chimney to reflect on the year and talk Charles E. Sellier Jr.'s controversial holiday classic SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984)! The two talk Santa Clause, public outrage, Gene Siskel, Citizens Against Movie Madness, favorite Holiday albums, songwriter Morgan Ames incredible Christmas songs, Flea, chimney deaths, male booty hair, nuns, Right Said Fred, Mickey Rooney, Bravo Possessed, good toy stores, Christmas light hangings, antler impalements, sled decapitations, the Hanson brothers, and a what they would do if they received a visit from jolly ol St. Nick himself.Cinema Possessed will take a short break on the main feed episodes and will return for Season 3 a few weeks into the new year. Patreon Bonus Episodes will continue twice a month as usual. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Cinema Possessors! See you in 2025!Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And nothing says Christmas like classic TV holiday specials! Over the next two weeks, we'll be toasting and roasting two of the most famous from the duo of Rankin and Bass. Which of them belongs on the Nice List and which one deserves a shiny lump of coal in its stocking. This is Legends of Christmas! Airing fifty years ago this month, based on the book by Phyllis McGinley, this Rankin and Bass special deals with every child's worst nightmare: Christmas has been canceled! After centuries of delivering presents to every child on Earth, Santa Claus is suffering from exhaustion and decides to take the year off. That means it's up to Mrs. Claus to figure out a way to save Christmas, with the help of some elves. We also meet the Miser Brothers, Heat Miser and Snow Miser, who cause trouble for Mrs. Claus as she seeks to wake Santa from his stupor. Featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn and George S. Irving, the special received a live-action remake in 2006 and an animated sequel, A Miser Brothers' Christmas, in 2008. But is The Year Without a Santa Claus better left forgotten, or will it make our list (and check it twice) of holiday classics? Include a voicemail for our Year-End Special here: https://forms.gle/EZyMNM8mpiu5sRPDA For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com Special Christmas Music: Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com
Who else is going to talk about Mickey Rooney murdering children on Christmas after he wrote a letter of protest against the original film? Of course we are. Welcome to the annual Seeking Human Victims 2024 Christmas Special, continuing our look into the Silent Night Deadly Night Franchise and this year we're watching the weirdest one of them all, Silent Night Deadly Night Part 5, The Toymaker (1991). Plus Musical Guest Morbid Grave returns courtesy of Horror Pain Gore Death Productions. (HorrorPainGoreDeath.com)
We're taking a few days off for the holidays, but we'll be back with brand new editions of TV Confidential in the new year. In the meantime, please enjoy this Blast from the Past clip from December 2018 in which Greg Ehrbar and Ed discuss the then-new DVD release of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town; how the various mythologies that screenwriter Romeo Muller created specifically for Santa Claus is Comin' to Town has since become part of the lore of Santa; and why the casting of Mickey Rooney, Fred Astaire and Keenan Wynn were all inspired choices.
As 2024 comes to an end we here at GBW continue to get our fill of kung fu, Roger Corman productions and wacky kids movies. And we continue to share them with you.This time our 16 films covered include a bizarre Canadian kids Christmas movie, two brothers trying to survive in East L.A., a 90's neo noir you've not heard of, a sunbaked crime thriller that delivers the goods, Mickey Rooney going on an acid trip, an early De Palma thriller, Josh continuing his Jackie Chan journey and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Links to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com
Behind Door 18 we find Mickey Rooney as an evil toymaker in Silent Night, Deadly Part 5, wish Jack Skellington a merry Christmas and discover a nativity in black in Spain's Day of the Beast
GGACP celebrates the 99th (!) birthday of living legend Dick Van Dyke (b. Dec 13) by revisiting this unforgettable conversation, originally recorded in 2016. In this episode, Dick looks back on his illustrious 70-year career, recalls his friendships with Stan Laurel and Buster Keaton and shares his memories (both good and bad) of making the classic family films “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Also, Dick idolizes Ray Bolger, co-stars with Mickey Rooney, gets a surprise visit from Cary Grant and earns a compliment from Fred Astaire. PLUS: Ed Wynn! “My Mother the Car”! The genius of Carl Reiner! Gilbert and Dick duet! And Dick reveals his secrets to longevity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back in the Rankin/Bass cinematic universe! Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July is in many ways a prototype to the Avengers-style team-up modern audiences are used to, a convergence of beloved heroes such as Rudolph, Frosty, Big Ben, Jack Frost, and Mickey Rooney's Santa. It is also a terrible movie, the only feature-length Christmas release in the Rankin/Bass catalogue. ITM's sister Barbara returns to the show to unpack this trainwreck. Where are Milton's laughs? What's up with the Caves of Lost Rejections? Find out as we take one of our last adventures into this bizarre world.
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HO! HO! HO! Happy Holiday Favorites season to you all! Another year has come where we reach into our bag of holiday goodies and pull out another Rankin/Bass classic, SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN from the year 1970. With a new form of stop-motion animation and the introduction of Mickey Rooney as Santa, is this still a movie worth watching with the family, or is Kris Kringle a little to creepy for the kids. Let's put one foot in front of the other, and sleigh this holiday classic, this week on the Dissect That Film Podcast. Audio Promo: Doom Generation Podcast Good Beer Bad Movie Night Intro/Outro Music by DARKRAIZARD Help support the show and join us on PATREON: https://patreon.com/dissectthatfilm GO TO OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OF OUR LINKS https://linktr.ee/dissectthatfilm
What's up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas with me to talk the greatness that is “The Year Without a Santa Claus” from Rankin Bass! Released in ‘74, it aired all throughout the ‘80s!When Santa Claus wakes up with a mysterious magical illness that affects immortal beings, he decides to summon the elf doctor. This quack immediately tells Santa that kids don't care about him, causing him to skip Christmas. Mrs. Claus sends elves Jingle and Jangle to Southtown, USA to gauge the local children's belief in Santa. Unfortunately for them, a dog catcher nabs the reindeer Vixen who accompanied them. They approach the mayor to release Vixen, but he will only acquiesce if they can make it snow. Thus they take Mrs Claus with them to see the Miser Brothers who rule over the heat and cold.Meanwhile, Santa goes to rescue Vixen and discovers kids still believe in him. He returns to the North Pole while Mrs. C and the elves visit Heat Miser and Snow Miser. When they refuse to cooperate, the trio ask another Nature to intervene. The snow in Southtown prompts the mayor to declare a holiday for Santa, and the children of the world write to him and send him presents. Moved by their love and generosity, Santa makes his Christmas Eve ride.Reindeer with socks covering her ears? Yep. Children from the It's a Small World ride? For sure. Personifications of summer and winter? Only if they're petty sibling rivals! So put on your Santa suit, hop on your reindeer, and fly to negotiate with minor deities with this episode all about “The Year Without a Santa Claus!”‘Tis the PodcastFB: @tisthepodcastTwitter: @tisthepodIG: @tisthepodcast Lost Christmas PodcastFB: @LostChristmasPodcastTwitter: @LostChristmasP1IG: @lostchristmaspodcast Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!
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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Warner Bros. Discovery Library Historian, George Feltenstein. We're celebrating the 30th Anniversary of That's Entertainment Part 3. George was co-executive producer on the film and provides valuable memories of his time creating this labor of love. Brandon and George discuss his memories of attempting to get the film greenlit, assembling the footage and working with the legendary hosts. We discuss Gene Kelly's last moments before a movie camera, Lena Horne's emotional return to the MGM lot and Mickey Rooney's touching tribute to Judy Garland among others. We also preview the Warner Archive's recent blu-ray release of the 50th anniversary restoration of the first That's Entertainment film.
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Judy and Mickey!
Front Row Classics is once again celebrating MGM's 100th anniversary with a look at a timeless family classics. Brandon welcome back friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy, to talk about 1944's National Velvet. Brandon and Matt celebrate the remarkable performances of Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney at the height of their adolescent stardom. The hosts also explore World War II's impact on the film as well as the talents of director Clarence Brown.
GGACP celebrates National Italian-American Heritage Month by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2018 interview with Emmy-winning actor-writer-director Alan Alda (AKA Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo). In this episode, Alan discusses growing up in Burlesque theaters, working with his father Robert Alda, coping with the pressures of sudden fame and learning to live life “in the moment.” Also, Mickey Rooney “hails a cab,” Buster Keaton does a backflip, Sarah Silverman forms an unlikely friendship and Alan remembers M*A*S*H colleagues Harry Morgan, Wayne Rogers and McLean Stevenson. PLUS: The Great Blackstone! “The Beast with Five Fingers”! Revisiting “Crimes and Misdemeanors”! Beetlepuss rescues Bela Lugosi! And Alan shares the stage with Red Buttons, Phil Silvers and Mae West! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP celebrates National Piano Month (yes, National Piano Month) by revisiting this 2017 interview with songwriter/composer-turned-dramatist (and lifelong pianist!) Rupert Holmes. In this episode, Rupert discusses (among other essential topics) the brilliance of Bernard Herrmann, the lesser-known films of Boris Karloff and the fine art of “cracking” celebrity impressions. Also, Frank Gorshin channels George Burns, Gilbert mimics Sydney Greenstreet, Bob Hope goes psychedelic and Rupert remembers his childhood hero, Jerry Lewis. PLUS: “House of Wax”! The Great Gildersleeve! Grandpa Munster rocks out! Rupert” collaborates” with Mickey Rooney! And the boys pay tribute to “Old Dark House” movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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