Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

MYRNA LOY: One of MGMs biggest stars of the 1930s, Myrna Loy brought a wide range of characters to life on the big screen. But it was her pairings with William Powell in the Thin Man movies that really made her stand out. Aside from her work on the silver screen, Myrna Loy was a fierce advocate for the causes she believed in and held strong her political beliefs. She was a woman who made things happen. Listen now to hear her amazing story!

PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Episode Sources: Being and Becoming: A Memoir by Myrna Loy; IMDB

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RICKY NELSON (Sensory-sensitive... NO background/transition music)

One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story!

If you would like to listen to this same content with a slight musical flair, check out the standard episode posted on the episode feed!

PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Episode Sources: An A&E Biography special from June 21, 1998; Episode 250 of Flight Safety Detectives from December 18, 2024;; caseygerry.com; Wikipedia

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RICKY NELSON: One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop star as a teenager in the mid-1950s. What may be most talked about, though, is his death. A death that was clouded in misinformation. Listen now to hear Ricky Nelson's story!

PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Episode Sources: An A&E Biography special from June 21, 1998; Episode 250 of Flight Safety Detectives from December 18, 2024;; caseygerry.com; Wikipedia

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SPECIAL EPISODE! (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music)

This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what they may have eaten on one of these luxury liners!

If you want to hear more interesting stories like this, plus SO MUCH more, please consider joining the Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Join the fun today! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

If you want to enjoy this same content with a little background music added, please visit the main show feed and listen to the same episode with a little added flair!

Episode Sources: A documentary titled Great Liners by Absolute History; a documentary titled Big Old Boats; a documentary titled The Golden Age of Cruising by Ritzy Travel Guide; a documentary titled From Atlantic to Titanic: The Evolution of Ocean Liners by Oceanliner Designs; cunard.com; queenmary.com; and ggarchives.com

SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxury impacted transatlantic travel from the mid-1800s through the 1950s. Hear about Cunard, White Star Line, and more... and get a sneak peak into how some of our favorite golden age stars traveled abroad and even what they may have eaten on one of these luxury liners!

If you want to hear more interesting stories like this, plus SO MUCH more, please consider joining the Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Join the fun today! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast

Episode Sources: A documentary titled Great Liners by Absolute History; a documentary titled Big Old Boats; a documentary titled The Golden Age of Cruising by Ritzy Travel Guide; a documentary titled From Atlantic to Titanic: The Evolution of Ocean Liners by Oceanliner Designs; cunard.com; queenmary.com; and ggarchives.com

GINGER ROGERS (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music added)

The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now!

If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, which is released the day following this episode.

PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast

Episode Sources: Ginger Rogers’ autobiography, My Story by Ginger Rogers; an article from Vanity Fair by Hadley Hall Meares from August 17, 2023; IMDB

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GINGER ROGERS: The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to her career, her faith, and her beloved mother. Listen to the story of Ginger Rogers now!

If you would like to enjoy this episode without background/transition music, please visit the "sensory-sensitive" version, which is released the day following this episode.

PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast

Episode Sources: Ginger Rogers’ autobiography, My Story by Ginger Rogers; an article from Vanity Fair by Hadley Hall Meares from August 17, 2023; IMDB

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Clark Gable, Part Two (SENSORY-SENSITIVE--no background/transition music)

The finale of his story.

This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode.

If you want to hear this same episode with soft musical flare added in to enhance the story, please see Clark Gable PART TWO on the show feed.

PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast

Episode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDB

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Clark Gable, Part Two: The finale of his story.

This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode.

PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast

Episode Sources: Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; IMDB

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Clark Gable (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music)

Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two.

PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast

Episode Sources: A book titled Clark Gable: Portrait of a Misfit by Jane Ellen Wayne; a book titled Gable & Lombard: A Biography by Warren G. Harris; a book titled American Legends: The Life of Clark Gable by Charles River Editors; The National Museum of the United States Air Force; a People Magazine article by Julie Tremaine from August 18, 2024; IMDB

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