The Last Ovation Podcast

Bruce and Brandon Lee are a father/son duo who are martial arts legends. Like his father before him, Brandon took up acting and his star was on the rise. Also like his father before him, his star came crashing down when tragedy struck. Today's Last Ovation goes to two who left this world far too soon.

Her comedic talent left an indelible mark in Hollywood. Her opera skills will echo the stages of Broadway forever. She was a force of human nature - a rare gem whose loss is felt, even today. Tune in as we provide a Last Ovation to the legendary Madeline Kahn.

Dudley Moore was a man short in stature, but huge in talent. With a quick biting wit, an endearing laugh and a gift with music, Dudley Moore left a mark in the world. A mark that can't ever be replaced and will forever be missed. Tune in to learn more about the life, the famed career and the tragic death of this great man.

The cast and crew of 1956's The Conqueror never knew that the soil beneath their feet and they air they were breathing were possibly spreading dangerous levels of radioactive materials into their bodies. With 220 people involved on the set, 91 of those people had been diagnosed with cancer. Today we provide a Last Ovation to those that were involved in the making of this movie, and to those who paid the ultimate price in seeing it completed.

Actors Jonathan Brandis & Glenn Quinn had major successes in their short lifetimes, but that success came with a price. For Jonathan, it was the pressure to always be on top. For Glenn, it was the balance of living while in the throes of addiction. Both left this world far too soon, but they've left their imprint on Hollywood forever.

Eartha Kitt was a legend who had to fight her way to the top. Taking on the United States Government and still standing tall, Eartha Kitt proved that she was a force to be reckoned with. A humanitarian, an activist and a vocal powerhouse, Eartha Kitt remains a world-wide treasure who will never be forgotten.

Vincent Price is The King of Horror. With a decades-long career in radio, television and film, Vincent secured his spot as Hollywood Royalty. With a voice that still sends chills down the spines of film fanatics everywhere, Vincent Price remains dear to the hearts of cinema-lovers around the world.

Heather O'Rourke and Dominique Dunne starred in one of Hollywood's most famous horror film, "Poltergeist", and soon thereafter both actresses were dead. One died of a mysterious illness, the other died at the hands of another. Today we provide a Last Ovation to these two young stars, whose lives ended far too soon.

Hervé Villechaize was a Little Person living a very big life. From James Bond to "Fantasy Island", Hervé took American television by storm. When the downfalls of fame and overwhelming health issues stepped in, Hervé retreated into the dark world of depression. Listen in as we honor Hervé with a Last Ovation.

Frances Farmer's life was overshadowed by her continual bouts of alcoholism, mental illness and scandal. Struggling to earn her freedom from her mother and numerous doctors, Frances eventually died alone, with a story so sordid the truth may never be known. Listen in as we honor Frances Farmer with a Last Ovation.