True Stories Of Tinseltown
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I Talk To Dwayne Epstein About His Book Killin' Generals:The Making Of The Dirty Dozen..We Talk Loads of Behind The Scenes Info..
February 10, 2024 01:19 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBI talk to Dwayne Epstein about his book Killin' Generals..It's all great info on al, things behind the scenes. We talk about the actors like Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown and the whole gang, and so much more.. Thanks so much to Dwayne for coming on the show and mostly to all of you that listen. You are the best!! Grace xo You can get the book anywhere books are sold. Dwaynes amazon authors page https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dwayne+Epstein&i=stripbooks&crid=1LQDX2NU384PB&sprefix=...
Anthony J. Mohr Joins Me To Talk About His Award Winning Book Every Other Weekend:Coming Of Age With Two Different Dads
February 06, 2024 20:54 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday's guest is award-winning author Anthony J. Mohr who talks about his book, Every Other Weekend, Coming of Age with Two Different Dads. We talk about the contrasting lifestyles of Anthony's two fathers. One a movie/tv star, the other a successful business man.He tells of his families relationships against the backdrop of glamorous Hollywood and everyday realities. Tony is a great guy. Also listen for the cameo of Bob, his sweet woof.. Thanks so much to Tony for coming on the show.. ...
David Fantle And Tom Johnson Join Me To Talk About Their Book C'mon Get Happy.Lots Of Great Behind The Scenes Scoop From The Musical Summer Stock
February 06, 2024 18:31 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode we chat about their latest book C'mon Get Happy, The Making of Summer Stock We discuss the unexpected hurdles, notable musical performances, and enthusiastic viewer reactions the film generated. They also shed light on Judy Garlands personal struggles and her professional relationship with co-star Gene Kelly. There are so many wonderful tidbits. We get a glimpse into the classic Hollywood system, drawing attention to the memorable performances of the supporting cast and th...
The Fab Boze Hadleigh Joins Me To Talk About His new Book Game Show Confidential
November 14, 2023 11:19 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBBoze is wonderful as usual and we talk about his 29th (wowsa)book.. Game Show Confidential... We talk the early scandals, up to today. Thanks so much to Boze for coming on the show..You are a doll.. Mostly Thanks To You All For Listening, Grace xoxo Boze author page https://www.amazon.com/stores/Boze-Hadleigh/author/B000APSH3M?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true I'm planning on posting my first Tinseltown Tidbit FINALLY on youtube Decemb...
Part 2 Stone Wallace Joins Me For Annual Spooktacular And We Discuss Classic Scary TV Shows..
October 28, 2023 14:19 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBStone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff.. Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!! Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page. https://www.amazon.c...
Part 1 Spooktacular Time!! Stone Wallace Joins Me For Annual Show And We Discuss Classic Scary TV Shows..
October 28, 2023 14:07 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBStone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff.. Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!! Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page. https://www.amazon.c...
The Fab Robert Matzen Talks His New Book Season Of The Gods..How The Classic Film Casablanca Came To Be
October 16, 2023 13:30 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBI talk to best selling Author Robert Matzen on his wonderful book Season Of The Gods. Its all about how the film Casablanca came to be.. Its historical fiction but all the behind the scenes info and people are absolutely a true story of tinseltown.. I learned so much and gained a deeper appreciation after I read his book.. He really is great.. Thanks so much to Robert for coming on the show!! You can check out seasons Of The God and his other books here.. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robe...
Eve Golden Joins Me To Talk About Her New Book Strictly Dynamite:The Sensational Life Of Lupe Velez
October 03, 2023 13:35 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBI fell in love with Eve at first chat. She is fun and boy does she know classic Hollywood. We talk about her fab new book and all about Lupe. Forgive if I say Lup AAAAA if its Lup EEEEE. You say tomato I say tomahhtoo (actually I say tomato). Eve has written a bunch of old Hollywood bios. You can check out Lupe, and others on Eve's amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eve-Golden/author/B000APSXOA?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true You...
My Guest John DiLeo And I Talk First Choices And Alternative Castings In A Lot Of Flicks. Grace Kelly As Maggie The Cat??!?
February 03, 2023 23:49 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThe Fab John DiLeo and I talk some interesting casting choices that never did the films. Lots of shockers. My fave is Grace Kelly as Maggie The Cat in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.. "Oh Brick". That, I would love to see, or at least a couple scenes. Thanks so much to John for breaking the double digits as a guest on TSOTT. I always have fun.. Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are the best!! Much love, Grace Johns author page https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?...
I Talk To Author Lara Gabrielle About Her Book Captain Of Her Soul:The Life Of Marion Davies..Was Citizen Kanes Susan Alexander Based On Marion??
January 07, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBLara's book on Marion is very good, and meticulously researched. Marion has always fascinated me. We talk Citizen Kane, William Randolph Hearst, his boring parties, Marion's relationship with Charlie Chaplin, rumors of Marion's niece really being Marion and W.R.H. lovechild, and so much more. Enjoy my first show of 2023..YIKES!! Much Thanks to Lara for coming on the show. You can get Lara's book anywhere books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202/re...
I Speak To Author Julian David Stone About His Fab Book It’s Alive! Best Selling Book In Movie Industry Genre..It’s An Inside Look On How Frankenstein Was Brought To The Screen
December 17, 2022 16:56 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBI speak to the fabulous Julian David Stone about his best selling book in film industry genre, It's Alive! It's a historical novel on the drama it took to finally get Frankenstein to the silver screen. Yes, it's a novel, but all people are real, and tons of great true info on all the peeps. The dialogue was added in to make it a great read. It's a lot of fun..Lots of good stuff on Bela and Boris. I also rediscovered via Julians book the word 'stout'. I had a lot of fun with Julian. Thanks ...
The Lovely April Vevea Chambers Is With Me To Talk About Her Fab New Book..Marilyn Monroe..A Day In The Life..Lots Of New Info!!
December 07, 2022 20:58 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBI talk to my series partner in crime, and pal April Vevea Chambers on her really great book, Marilyn Monroe: A Day In The Life..Which is really many days in the life. April covers everything from her birth til the legacy of today. There are so many things that I never knew. You all know from listening to April that she knows her stuff. April has personal letters, receipts, documents, and so much more. April has a great take on Marilyn..The Sex Symbol, The Icon, and most importantly, the huma...
Part 2 This Is My Turkey Day Show Forget The Football..The Fab Steve Hayes Joins Me To Talk Fun Movies With The Best Femme Fatales..
November 24, 2022 12:01 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!! This is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD.. I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy....
Part 1 This Is My Turkey Day Show Forget The Football..The Fab Steve Hayes Joins Me To Talk Fun Movies With The Best Femme Fatales..
November 23, 2022 14:25 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD.. I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Also the wo...
I Talk To Author Burt Kearns On His Book Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy..Is Lawrence Bad To The Bone Or Just Misunderstood
November 17, 2022 18:04 - 1 hour - 44 MBI had a wonderful time talking to Burt about the Reel AND Real life tough guy Lawrence Tierney. Lawrence was a fascinating man, who could recite poetry, knew all the classics, and was a brawler with multiple arrests. Was he bad to the bone, just b b bad, or misunderstood? His career spanned decades, with lots of droughts in between. Grab a cup of joe, hot chocolate, a glass of vino, or your beverage of choice and have a listen to the story of this interesting dude.. Thanks so much to the...
Part 2 Stone Wallace Joins Me Again For The 2022 Spooktacular!! BOO HOO WHHHAHHH BOO!!
October 30, 2022 16:34 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBStone and I continue our discussion on a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!! We planned on an hour, but we can yak! Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi and Peter Lorre imatations and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones)...
Stone Wallace Joins Me Again For The 2022 Spooktacular!! BOO HOO WHHHAHHH BOO!!
October 30, 2022 16:25 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBStone and I discuss a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!! We planned on an hour, but we can yak! Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi, Peter Lorre, and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones) are on YouTube. If I link them the...
Part 2 I Speak To Author Ryan Uytdewilligen About His Book Killing John Wayne: The PartMaking of the Conqueror..Truly One Of the Worst Films Of All Time..Did Film Kill John Wayne??
October 26, 2022 17:23 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBI talk to Ryan Uytdewilligan about his wonderful book Killing John Wayne: The Making Of The Conquerer. It's a fascinating read about one of the most horrible films ever made. John Wayne as Gengis Kahn..What was he thinking?? Also about the film location being where nuclear fallout was. Did over 200 + people die of cancer that worked on the film because of the nukes? Was it more then 200 +?? Did John Wayne get cancer because of that film, or cigarettes, or a combo of both?? Was Howard Hugh...
Part 1 I SpeakTo Author Ryan Uytdewilligen About His Book Killing John Wayne: The Making of the Conqueror..Truly One Of the Worst Films Of All Time..Did Film Kill John Wayne??
October 22, 2022 14:10 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBI talk to Ryan Uytdewilligan about his wonderful book Killing John Wayne: The Making Of The Conquerer. It's a fascinating read about one of the most horrible films ever made. John Wayne as Gengis Kahn..What was he thinking?? Also about the film location being where nuclear fallout was. Did over 200 + people die of cancer that worked on the film because of the nukes? Was it more then 200 +?? Did John Wayne get cancer because of that film, or cigarettes, or a combo of both?? Was Howard Hugh...
I Speak To Brian Hannan From The Blog The Magnificent 60s About The Making Of The Misfits…Clark Gable And Marilyn Monroes Final Film..One more time!!
October 19, 2022 11:11 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBHere we go again!! Fingers crossed this posts everywhere. Its supposed to finally fixed. I have sent this show out so many times. The fabulous Rachel emailed me that none of my shows had been loaded to other podcast hosting sites. If this goes through I will fill you in later. Thanks so much RACHEL!!! show description I found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and ...
I Speak To Brian Hannan From The Blog The Magnificent 60s About The Making Of The Misfits…Clark Gable And Marilyn Monroes Final Film..
October 17, 2022 11:28 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThis is my fifth time trying to post. The fabulous Rachel emailed me that none of my shows had been loaded to other podcast hosting sites. If this goes through I will fill you in later. show description I found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and behind the scenes info. I had watched the Misfits when I was much younger and did not like it. Now that I'm older, kn...
I Speak To Brian Hannan From The Blog The Magnificent 60s About The Making Of The Misfits...Clark Gable And Marilyn Monroes Final Film..
October 01, 2022 11:10 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBI found the delightful Brian while I was searching for info on a really creepy B flick, Stark Fear. When I found the blog I spent a couple hours reading Brian's reviews and behind the scenes info. I had watched the Misfits when I was much younger and did not like it. Now that I'm older, know more about the actors, and life I was deeply moved. Clark Gable thought it was his best film. Unfortunately, he died two weeks after filming at the age of 59. Lots of stuff on Marilyn and her marriage un...
I Talk To Alexis Hunter About Her Book Being Reissued..Gorgeous Photo’s of She And Joi, And Dangerous Body Practices
September 24, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBMy friend Alexis Hunter is back. Did I ever tell you we were really friends?? HA!!!! Alex's book has been reissued with a new chapter and great pics of her and Joi. WE discuss the silicone injections that helped kill Joi, and the horrible face and body trends that have people running to unsavory "Doctors" and sometimes paying the ultimate price. Big Butts are in, are they now that Kim and Khloe Kardashian have had their butt implants removed?? Silicone and CEMENT are a few of the things th...
I talk to Author Jerome Charyn About His Fiction/Non Fiction Book Big Red..Lots Of Rita Hayworth And Orson Welles Talk
September 07, 2022 16:45 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBI talk to Jerome Charyn, about his Book Big Red. Its fiction, but so much in non fiction. Our narrator is Rusty, a lesbian that just loves her some corduroy pants. Harry Cohn Asks Rusty to become Rita's private secretary, but really to spy on Orson and Rita. True talk about their marriage, the making of The Lady From Shanghai, renting Errol Flynn's boat, his feelings about Orson and Rita, and her unhappy marriage to her second husband. We also talk about Rita's early onset Alzheimers. So m...
New Season!! Yay!! I’m back with more great guests. The guest is John DiLeo, and we talk some movies of 1947, on their 75th anniversary..Angels And Ghosts In Love!!!
September 01, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBI missed you all!!! My bud John and I did a 75th anniversary tribute to movies from 1947. They vary from Santa, an angel and a ghost, turning back the clock, plus some noirs.. I had so much fun being back and being with John. John's author page https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662054501&sr=8-1 John is making some appearances. https://blackbearfilm.com http://rivertownfilm.org Helen Hayes on film I will be starting a new project. It wi...
Sloan De Forest Is My Guest And We Talk About Tom Conway..We Love Him..He Was Called The Nice George Sanders. George Was His Bro..
July 14, 2022 16:42 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBSloan and I talk about a mutual deceased dreamboat Tom Conway. Tom is indeed George Sanders brother, and people behind their backs called him the nice George Sanders. George was fab in all his films. No one played a better cad. There is barely any info on Tom, but we got some. He was always good in his films, even stinkers like The Bride Of The Gorilla..It's on YouTube..So have a listen and checkout some of Tom's films. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLOAN!!!! Sloans author page https://www.amazon.com/...
I Talk To Actor And Cardiologist Rico Simonini On Producing And Starring As Old Blue Eyes Himself In Film Frank And Ava
July 07, 2022 19:26 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBYes, It's really Rico..Took a bit but it's worth it.. This is a great tale of a guy from Brooklyn, that wanted to be a DR. He moved to L.A. and became a cardiologist and ended up starring in Frank And Ava. You will love Rico...I love that name. He is adorable. We also talked about how playing an icon that everybody knows, and loves is not easy. I believe there is extra scrutiny put on the actor. Good listen. You can catch Frank And Ava on Amazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Frank-Ava-Ric...
Our Series Ends With Natalie Woods Stage Mom..Not A Very Nice Woman. The Story About Butterflies Will Turn Your Stomach
July 03, 2022 12:32 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBApril and I finish our stage mothers podcast with Natalie Woods pushy and sometimes incredibly cruel, mother Maria. She pushed Natalie all the way. We also countdown from the not so bad to the really bad. Will you agree with our choices?? Thanks so much to Deborah for giving me the idea. We loved doing it. Also thanks to my podcast series partner in crime April VeVea. She is the best. I truly am grateful to call April my friend. I love that Tomato.. Mostly, thanks to the listeners. ...
Our Stage Mother Is The Mother Rose Of Gypsy Rose Lee And Baby June AKA June Havoc..Was It Really Like The Movie And Broadway Show??
June 26, 2022 12:35 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBApril and I talk Mother Rose. She was a pushy broad and they truly lived a gypsy lifestyle. Baby June who later became Dainty June ran away with a boy from the troupe at 13, we are not sure of real age. Mama June may have been involved in two murders, and definitely one attempted murder on Junes boy husband..Luckily the gun jammed..and there were no bullets or he would have been a goner. Very interesting lives these three women had, thanks to their tough tomato Mama. Our finale ends with Nat...
Part 2 Of Judy Garlands Stage Mom Ethel Gumm..
June 18, 2022 12:35 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBApril and I discuss more Judy and more Ethel. We talk about Judy's comeback And Ethel's lonely death, and much more. Thanks To My Series Partner April. You really are the best. www.classicblondes.com Thanks to to you all that listen. I love you mucho, Grace
Part1..April And I Talk About Judy Garlands Stage Mom Ethel Gumm..She Was Awful And Got Her Daughter Addicted To Drugs When She was A Child...W
June 10, 2022 13:40 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBApril was the bees knees taking us through Judy's horrible childhood, from the family being run out of TOWNS, because of her fathers indiscretions with teen boys. Ethel's unrelenting push to make Judy a star. I was kind of low key. I had no idea why. I took Advil before show because I wiped out. After podcast I discovered I took Advil PM by mistake. I'm surprised I wasn't snoring. Thanks so much to April as always. classicblondes.com We have Natalie Wood and Gypsy Rose Lee's momma next. ...
Our Next Stage Mother Is Shirley Temples Mom Gertrude...I think she was a beast...April thought not that beastly. What do you think??
May 30, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 48 MBOn our stage mom series we get to Mrs Temple. She again wore the pants in the family. Mr Temple was besieged by women wishing he would plant his seed (so to speak) in their garden, so they could have their very own Shirley Temple to make a star. Gertrude was not too keen on the idea. Gertrude pushed her little trooper all the way. Shirley was precocious, how couldn't she be and was quite open about her adult co stars mistakes. Some of them wanted to slug her, but decided to wait until her e...
Today We Talk About Betty Grable Stage Mom Lillian. Lillian Was A Doozy. She Had Betty Tap Dancing In The Womb
May 21, 2022 13:40 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBApril and I talk Betty Grable Stage mother Lillian. Lillian had Betty enrolled in dance school at three. She was in talent shows, and God forbid she came in second. Lillian was one pushy broad that wanted stardom for herself (as most stage moms do) but pushed Betty to be a star. Thanks so much to April for doing this series with me. www.classicblondes.com Thanks to Deborah for making the suggestion. I have to get the link to Deborahs book. It's not classic Hollywood, but it is a good rea...
Stage Mom Number 2 Is Ginger Rogers Mother Lela. Lela Was Accomplished In Her Own Right, But It Was Truly All About Ginger..WEDDING CAKE MUST SEE!!!
May 10, 2022 19:01 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBFirst of all Happy Late Mom's day! I was at family reunion so no computer. Was supposed to post this Sunday.. April and I do part 2 of Stage Moms. Today we talk about Ginger Rogers mom Lela. She would do anything to make her daughter a star, and she did. Ginger as we all know was amazingly talented, she trusted her Lela and Lela was not only her mom, she was her BFF. That wasn't too great for any of Gingers 5 hubby's. Studio execs loathed her, and it's alleged the movie The Hard Way was ...
April VeVea And I Talk Stage Mothers. Some Were Pushy, But Still Loved By Their Daughters..Today We Talk Jean Harlows Mother Jean..
April 30, 2022 13:49 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBApril and I are doing series on stage moms. Today we talk Jean Harlows Mother Jean. M Jean loved The Baby, but also wanted to be a star in her own right. It just didn't happen so the baby became a huge star and paid for all her moms bills and for her sleazoid stepfathers as well. Shouldn't a mooching step dad of a star look like a million in his fancy duds?? He certainly thought so. Compared to other stage Moms M Jean was a pussycat. Our later moms, not so much. Thanks so much to Deborah th...
My Bud John DiLeo And I Talk Memorable Moments In The History Of Academy Awards...Streaker Man And New And Biggest Will Smith Slap...OUCH!!
April 14, 2022 12:52 - 1 hour - 42 MBI wanted to do this before this years Academy Awards, but timing was off. Me waiting gets us to talk about Will Smith, smacking Chris Rock in the kisser. There are a lot of interesting tidbits through the years. Hear who John Wayne wanted to drag off the stage Fun listen.. Thanks so much to John for doing this discussion with me. Please check out his new book There Are No Small Parts:One Hundred Outstanding Film Performances With Screen Time OF Ten Minutes Or Less https://www.amazon.co...
I TalkTo One Of My Fave Dudes, David Selby. We Talk About David Playing Scrooge..Humbug..Humbug.He Also Wrote A Wonderful Essay On His Mom. She Definitely Was Not A Humbug..
April 05, 2022 14:57 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBI talked to dear David Selby. WE talked playing the meanie Scrooge with all the wonderful Dark Shadow's cast..Even Who Is Victoria Winters?? Was on too. Lots of fun. We talked so much more and as always David Was FABU!! Much thanks and love to David. A Christmas Carol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWUmihz0F6M The Share, with David And Susan Sullivan Thanks mostly for the listeners...YOU RULE!!!!! Much Love, Grace Contact me at [email protected] yo...
I Talk To Lance Lewman Producer, Director, And So Much More On his Musical Brilliance, All About Frances Farmer And Her Troubles. We had a Great Time.
March 28, 2022 17:08 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBLance was fab, and I am so intrigued to see how this musical captures the life that was Frances. I heard a couple songs and they were amazing. Lance was kind enough to offer my listeners a 25% discount. This is Off Broadway so the cost of tickets are not through the roof. If you are in the try state area, or visiting I'd check it out. All you have to do for discount is add TSOT...and its all set. You can get tickets here e: www.musicalbrilliance.com Check out Lances other work APPLE M...
I was going to do new Academy Award Show, but things came up THEY WAS ROBBED...
March 27, 2022 10:56 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBJohn DiLEO and I talk about incredible actors that are NEVER nominated. Lots Of Oscar Talk/
I Talk To Joseph Brutsman About His Book Marlon And Greg:My Life and Filmmaking Adventures with Hollywood’s Polar Opposites..Yes, Brando and Peck..Fun
March 14, 2022 19:05 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBJoseph was fabulous and fun. We discussed his friendship with Marlon Brando, whom I found to be very sweet. He Met Gregory Through Greg's son Anthony Peck. He has wonderful about the both of them. Their curiosity towards each other, and so much more. His dinner party with Marlon, Warren Beatty, Anthony's first time meeting Marlon and so much more. It's a fun listen Thanks so much to Joseph for coming on. He was great. https://www.amazon.com/Marlon-Greg-Filmmaking-Adventures-Hollywoods-eboo...
My Guest IsThe Wonderful Ruta Lee. We Talk Her Book, Consider Your Kissed. She is so fab. We talk Frank S , Twilight Zone And So Much More.
March 09, 2022 15:10 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBI talk to the warm, wonderful showbiz gal, Ruta Lee. Ruta wrote a book called Consider Your Ass Kissed..Love that title. Ruta and I taped this just after New Years But As you hear in the beginning we could not salvage the first 6 minutes. Three different people tried but nope, so I am going to go ahead, they did what they could...Thanks guys.. without the missing minutes. The rest of our talk is great. She is a true show biz survivor and talks about some of the wonderful people and roles she...
I Speak To John DiLeo On His Fab New Book..There Are No Small Parts..100 Outstanding Performances With Screen Time Of Ten Minutes Or Less..What If It’s Ten Minutes Plus 5 seconds...The Horror..
March 04, 2022 16:52 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBI talk to my pal John DiLeo. His new book is wonderful. It's amazing how little time these performers had on screen, but they make HUGE contributions to films. WE did about ten...starting with Elsa Lanchester in her appearance (and it wasn't even close to ten minutes and five seconds) in The Bride Of Frankenstein. It's an iconic role and that film and Elsa will go on forever. We talked some really wonderful performances. It was very hard for me to choose. Thanks so much to the fab John. I ...
Frank and Ava from my series iconic couples of classic Hollywood..Love them
March 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHey, I have a lot of older podcasts that I'm push forward to make it easier for you to get to some of my oldies but goodies. This was done with my partner in Classic Hollywood Series is the fabulous April VeVea.. I love me some Frank and Ava Got some great stuff coming out!! Much Love, Grace Catch on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere podcasts are played #FrankSinatra #AvaGardner #Iconic Romances #old Hollywood
Janet From The Blog Sister Celluloid, And I Talk About The Lovely, Talented And Ultimately Tragic Linda Darnell. Who Was The Lady She Played, Much to Lorretta Youngs Dismay..
February 16, 2022 13:51 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBI had a great time talking Linda Darnell with Janet from her fab blog, Sister Celluloid. I love Linda, as does Janet and am is glad we did a podcast on her. Find out about her life, her very oddly timed premonition and so much more. Thanks so much to Janet, she was a lot of fun. https://sistercelluloid.com Mostly thanks to the listeners. I love you all!! Grace xoxo Contact me at [email protected] you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesofti...
Part 2 Author Dan Van Neste talks about his book The Magnificent Heel.The Life And Films Of Ricardo Cortez. Ricardo IRL seemed a bit of a heel and cad..Say it aint so..
February 10, 2022 17:25 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBI could not find this really big shew anywhere. Finally I got t off my old computer. YAY!. I give Dan lots of credit for this book. Ricardo was incredibly private, very unliked by most who acted with him and a very bad husband. I enjoyed the book and was surprised that he was a heel. Lets be fair...not always..but.. Like I said Dan did an amazing job putting this book together without not a lot of help from Hollywood Archives. Its a fascinating story of a mystery guy, who had dirty shirts in...
Author Dan Van Neste talks about his book The Magnificent Heel.The Life And Films Of Ricardo Cortez. Ricardo IRL seemed a bit of a heel and cad..Say it aint so..
February 08, 2022 17:21 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBI could not find this really big shew anywhere. Finally I got t off my old computer. YAY!. I give Dan lots of credit for this book. Ricardo was incredibly private, very unliked by most who acted with him and a very bad husband. I enjoyed the book and was surprised that he was a heel. Lets be fair...not always..but.. Like I said Dan did an amazing job putting this book together without not a lot of help from Hollywood Archives. Its a fascinating story of a mystery guy, who had dirty shirts in...
I Talk To Jeffrey Spivak about his book Buzz: The Life And Art Of Busby Berkley..So much we never knew..
January 25, 2022 13:48 - 1 hour - 84 MBSorry for my absence. I have four podcasts almost ready to go. This book is fascinating. We all know about Busby's fab extravaganza's but not too much about his turbulant life. It sure was crazy. If you love his art, will you love Buzz's life?? Check it out. #classichollywood #busbyberkley #Oldhollywoodmusicals #JeffreySpivak #classic Hollywood #Busby Berkley #True Stories Of Tinseltown #Jeffrey Spivak Sorry I've been MIA You can check out Jeffreys book here https://www.amazon.com/...
Happy New Year!!!!!
January 01, 2022 16:34 - 7 minutes - 9.7 MBHey everyone, I did seven tries. This is gonna have to do it. When talking about Ed Asner I meant midlife crisis. Eddie Muller would look swell in jeans with Oxford shirt. Hedy Lamarr alleged that Clark Gable during a break from filming Boomtown, came into her room and started sucking her toes.. HA!! Be back with another True Stories Of Tinseltown next week Love you all!! Happy 2022!! Grace
Merry Christmas To Everyone!!
December 25, 2021 17:29 - 1 minute - 1.91 MBI want to thank you all for listening to me. You are all the best. Merry Christmas, if You don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Saturday and if for some reason you are alone, by choice or circumstances, get a pizza and EAT EVERY SLICE, or dance and sing. That always makes me feel better, unfortunately my neighbors don't appreciate my musical and dance talent..HA! Be safe!! Lots of love, Grace xoxo
Part 2 Boze Hadleigh Joins Me Once Again To Talk Elvis. Put On Your Blue Suede Shoes And Hear About The Later In Life Elvis.. Lots Of Fun
December 08, 2021 14:17 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBBoze has been on the show I believe three times. This is Boze's 28th book.. WOWSA. It's very good and lots of info on Elvis. Its quotes people who knew him in childhood, just starting out, becoming a sensation all the way through his death. I learned a lot of things I never knew. Yes, he shot guns at TV's, and had a very young Priscilla move in with him. One thing you can never take away from Elvis is that he is a legend, and no-one could ever be like him. The book is Elvis Forever: Looki...