Forgotten Hollywood

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Olympia Kiriakou, her book Becoming Carol Lombard Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy. The book is a historical critique of the development and reception of Carole Lombard's stardom from the classical Hollywood period to the present day. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we are celebrating the theme of the month which is Stars with Museums. I have a great discussion with Lora Stocker who works for the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. The Ava Gardner Museum is a museum dedicated to American actress Ava Gardner and the museum holds an extensive collection of artifacts from Ava Gardner's career and private life.

In this episode we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Anna May Wong. The film "The Toll of the Sea" made her a known, and marketable commodity in Hollywood and she became the #1 actress when a young Asian female star was need, however, leading roles were not in demand. She passed from a massive heart attach on February 3, 1961, at the age of 56.

In this episode, I discuss with New York Times bestselling author William J. Mann his book Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood. In the early morning hours of February 2, 1922, William Desmon Taylor was found shot to death in his bungalow. William discusses not only the murder of Taylor but of the film industry itself. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss the book Hollywood Hayday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson. We discuss legends such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss trivia from the movie Singing In the Rain which starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Most of the characters are based on actual people. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month, Errol Flynn who gained fame in Hollywood in the 1930s. He co-starred with Olivia de Havilland in nine movies together and he passed away on October 14, 1959. Doug Hess is the host!

n this episode, I interview, Rob Klein and we discuss his archivist of iconic treasures. We discuss briefly some Star War items/stories before focusing on his items from The Adventure of Superman starring George Reeves and we discuss his authentic Superman suit from the show. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss with Manny Pacheco his book "Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History". His book focuses on the character actor and actress that consistently delivered stellar performances, and it offers a bold fresh new take on our collective past. Hosted by Doug Hess!

n this episode, I discuss our theme of the month, which is early basketball films. We will discuss four films which are The Fair Co-Ed (1927 and a silent film), Campus Confessions (1938), The big Fix (1947) and Big Town Scandal (1948). Enjoy March Madness in a new way! Doug Hess is the host