Cloris Leachman died at the age of 94 in January. From The Bookshelf remembers her with this 2009 interview.

Film historian Christina Rice discusses her book, Ann Dvorak: Hollywood’s Forgotten Rebel.

The late William Link, co-creator of Columbo is remembered, plus Terry Kirkman, founding member of The Association.

The late Dawn Wells, Gilligan’s Island’s Mary Ann, in a 2015 interview. Also author and music archivist Bonnie Morris.

Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame’s Chris Hillman discusses his new book Time Between: My Life As A Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond. Plus Lissa Warren!

Richard A. Lertzman returns to discuss his new book, Deconstructing The Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob, and The Summit.

Scott Eyman returns to discuss his new book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise

Historian Elizabeth Mitchell discusses her new book, Lincoln’s Lie: A True Civil War Caper through Fake News, Wall Street, and the White House. Also Lissa Warren with new book picks!

Patricia Morrisroe discusses her new book The Woman In The Moonlight, a novel about the woman to whom Beethoven dedicated his Moonlight Sonata. Also a 2015 interview with journalist Ted Koppel.

Dan Greenberger talks about his book The Boys Next Door: a novel about The Beatles. John Lennon would have been 80 this week, so we also listen back to our interview with the late Cynthia Lennon, who was John’s first wife.