After two years of planning, extensive study of the film’s history, a slight case of obsession and a revamped format for the show, the infamous Cleopatra episode for Roddy’s birthday has finally come to fruition! It’s been a rough ride getting this show off the ground, but, as I say in the show, a good …

Lord Love a Duck: A phrase of British origin which is meant to convey shock or surprise in a situation where no other words or phrase will fit/a mildly inoffensive and appropriate term used to express surprise. The meaning of this phrase obviously fit the title of the film, who’s sole purpose was Protest with …

Hello everyone! Today’s episode is a radio production featuring Roddy McDowall and Dean Stockwell. The programme which Roddy and Dean both appeared on in 1952, was “Hans Brinker” and it was produced by Family Theatre. Roddy narrated the production while Dean starred as the lead role of Hans. This is a favorite production of mine, …

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! Today Ruby and I discuss Jack Kerouac’s “The Subterraneans”, and the history behind it for today’s celebration of L.O.V.E and all it contains whether happy or sad. Hope you enjoy the show!

In this 2 hour episode of Not Just Yesterday,  two episodes of Lux Radio theatre are presented for your enjoyment, giving us a small peek into Roddy’s career as a voice actor in Radio. This episode does not have a trivia section and only features the two classic Radio programs “The Pied Piper” and “My …

Christmastime is here again! This is Not Just Yesterday’s very first Christmas episode, and I am so excited to have a very special co-host on my show today! Hope you all enjoy the show, and have a marvelously Happy Christmas, and a blessed New Year!

Today, Not Just Yesterday: The Roddy McDowall Podcast remembers Roddy’s dear friend Natalie Wood on the 37th anniversary of her death.  In 1965, after having received star power for the first time after West Side Story, Natalie Wood was given the opportunity to choose a film role she absolutely wanted more than anything, and she …

*Ahem* Does anybody know where I can find the headless horseman? Roddy found his noggin! Happy Halloween everyone! This short episode today is just to whet your appetites for the frightening evening festivities ahead, and keep you company while your cauldrons bubble.  Gather up your cozy duds, this episode is gonna give you the chills! …

Today is a major milestone birthday for Roddy McDowall. Were he living, Roddy would be 90 years old today. In Celebration of this special birthday, I chose to discuss a film which was very dear to Roddy’s heart; Lassie Come Home (1943). In this film he met a young girl who would soon become his …

The Final Installment of the Planet of the Apes Saga, Battle for the Planet of the Apes was not truly the end, but only the beginning. Geared primarily towards an adolescent audience after Conquest of the Planet of the Apes shocked viewers due to it’s violent theme, Battle promised a world of peaceful serenity; until. …