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In this episode I talk about actress Tippi Hedren's instafame by way of the Alfred Hitchcock school of acting and then her decline as punishment for not giving in to the director's advances. If you are interested in reading more of the actress's life story, check out her memoir: TippiTippi eBook by Tippi Hedren - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United StatesIf you are interested in Alfred Hitchcock's relationship with his leading ladies, you can read: Hitchcock's Blondes

The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark ObsessionHitchcock's Blondes eBook by Laurence Leamer - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United StatesTo support my writing and publishing endeavors you can go to my websites:

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In this episode, I talk about actress Ali MacGraw and her affair with actor Steve McQueen on the set of the film, The Getaway in 1972. I reference her autobiography, Moving Pictures and his biography, The Life and Legend of a Hollywood Icon by Marshall Terrill.

Here are links to these books if you are interested:

Moving pictures : MacGraw, Ali : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Steve McQueen : the life and legacy of a Hollywood icon : Terrill, Marshall : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

In this episode, I talk about actress Pam Grier's rise as the female Action hero in the 70s when the genre was dominated by men. Then I question the absence of a Black action hero in the genre in today's time.

If you are interested in Pam Grier's journey in Hollywood, here is a link to her biography:

https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780446564700

In this episode, I talk about supermodel Beverly Johnson, and the legendary Vogue cover that almost didn't happen, had she not been confident and ambitious enough to push pass her human obstacles.

I reference her memoir The Face that Changed it All

https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9781476774435

I also reference the biography of Eileen Ford, Model Woman Eileen Ford and the Business of Beauty

https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9780062108081

In this episode, I talk about leading ladies who risked it all for their careers, including motherhood. Lana Turner, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, and Carol Burnett all took risk on and off the screen, becoming or not becoming a mom was one of them.

If you are interested in reading more about these leading ladies, you can click the links below.

Lana: The Lady, The Legend, The Truth - Turner, Lana: 9781914150791 - AbeBooksDesilu : The story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz - Sanders, Coyne S.; Gilbert, Tom: 9780688135140 - AbeBooksMore Than a Woman: An Intimate Biography of Bette Davis by Spada, James: new Hardcover (1993) | GoldBooksLaughing Till It Hurts: The Complete Life and Career of Carol Burnett - Taraborrelli, J. Randy: 9780688081034 - AbeBooks

In this episode, I talk about Motown's first superstar, Mary Wells' marital woes and her fall out with Motown mogul, Berry Gordy.

https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9781613734865

In this episode I talk about Disco Demolition night and how the queens of Disco continued to woo fans in the aftermath.

This is another installment of How A Black Man Died of Old Age. I am taking you through the tumultuous history of Harry Belafonte, Hollywood, and his politics. If you want more info about the legend, I recommend his memoir: My Song; here is the link,

My Song a book by Harry Belafonte and Michael Shnayerson - Bookshop.org US

In this episode, I talk about 20th Century screen icon, Joan Crawford and her turbulent time in Hollywood as well as her contentious relationship with her daughter Christina Crawford.

Here is a link, if you are interested in the book:

https://bookshop.org/a/83281/9781496846518

In this episode, I talk about Ray Gordy Singleton and her tumultuous relationships with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross.