The Valley of the Dolls Podcast

Celebrating Judy Garland on what would've been her 100th birthday.  I'm joined in conversation with my friend and fellow Judy - Benn Garner!  We look at the centennial celebrations and talk about our Judy Garland book recommendations!

I am joined in conversation with Laura Saxby - Marilyn fan and creator behind Our Marilyn Monroe website and Instagram.  We discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding Marilyn amongst other topics.

This is the long overdue part two of a two part deep dive into the conception, production and legacy of the 1954 musical drama "A Star Is Born".

In this episode I look at the restoration and legacy of the film.  I'm joined in conversation with all three hosts of The Garland Gab!  Check out their Judy Garland YouTube podcast here - www.youtube.com/c/TheGarlandGab

Make sure to subscribe in order to be kept updated on the release of part two.  Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @thevalleyofthedolls_pod.

This is part one of a two part deep dive into the conception, production and legacy of the 1954 musical drama "A Star Is Born".  

In this episode I look at the creation and initial release of the film.  

Make sure to subscribe in order to be kept updated on the release of part two.  Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @thevalleyofthedolls_pod.

I am joined in conversation with Alex Rigg fellow Bette Davis enthusiast and classic Hollywood film collector.  We talk about the home media market and how to build out your classic film collection with some lesser known titles.

I am joined in conversation with friend and fellow Judy Garland enthusiast Benn Garner.

We look at the film teaming of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.  Our views on these films as a group and general conversation on this topic.

HUGE resource other than the films themselves would be John Frickie's book "Judy: A Legendary Film Career" 

MINI-SODE shedding some fresh spotlight on "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943)

Research material for this episode listed below.

Frickie, J (2003) Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote.  Bulfinch

I am joined in conversation with IndieWire editor and Ticklish Business co-host Kristen Lopez.  

We look at the later work of Joan Crawford and it's relevance in her career.

I'm taking a look at the 1960's film work of Marilyn Monroe.  A factual audio essay.

I will be joined in conversation with the host of YouTubes's Hidden Hollywood, Savannah, toward the end of the show.

Savannah can be found on Instagram @darkpinup and being the fabulous host of Hidden Hollywood on YouTube.  Which you can find by clicking here.

Research material for this episode listed below.

Spoto, D (1993).  Marilyn Monroe: The Biography. Harper Collins

This is a deep dive into Judy Garland's body of work on television during the later part of her career.  A factual audio essay.  

I will be joined in conversation with friend and fellow Judy Garland enthusiast Benn Garner toward the end of the show.

Research material for this episode listed below.

Sanders, C. S (1990).  The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End. Morrow