True Stories Of Tinseltown: Recent Episodes
Grace Collins
Classic movies, true stories of tinseltown. All about classic Hollywood #classichollywoodstars# vintagehollywood #oldhollywood#Hollywoodscandals
Dwayne was a very fun guest. His biography of Lee Marvin was widely acclaimed, and deservedly so. We yakked about Lee's troubled life, his alcoholism, and his career. Lee was such an interesting guy. Join me to learn all about him. Dwayne also gives me some great tidbits on his interviewees. LOVED his story's about James Doohan AKA " Beam Me Up' Scotty from Star Trek. They had a lot of drinkiepoos and James told him his feeling about William Shatner. Let's just say, he didnt like the guy.
Thanks so much to Dwayne for joining me. Most of all thanks to all that listen. I appreciate it more then you know.
Grace
You can find Dwaynes books anywhere books are sold.
His author page on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dwayne-Epstein/author/B00A4EDS1A?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1785526011&sr=8-2&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e6c22826-90d4-411b-a3b4-a17af19b07a0
You can listen wherever podcasts are played
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
You can also Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Can you believe the suave Cary Grant as a cockney ne'er do well?? Grace Kelly as a mousy, beaten down wife of an alcoholic actor, played by Bing Crosby?? I didnt.. We discuss a bunch of crossovers from drama to comedy, comedy to drama, and born again virgins. Join us.
Thanks so much to John, one of my fave guests.
Much Thanks to all of you wonderful people that listen,
Grace xo
You can check out Johns books, wherever books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=john+dileo+books&crid=O75R542DYYXN&sprefix=John+DiLeo%2Caps%2C203&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_10
You can listen wherever podcasts are played
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
You can also Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Burt and I had a great time talking about Marlon. We talk his life, his loves, his very unconventional ways. We also talk about the movie The Wild One. It was a perfect movie for Marlon. It's also inspired and still inspiring many rebellious lads in pop culture, like Elvis, the Beatles, and even Herman Munster...vroooom..vroooom..
Thanks Much to Burt. He is such a fun guest.
Mostly, thanks mucho to all that listen. You're the best!
Grace
All Burts fab books can be bought here, and anywhere else books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Burt-Kearns/author/B001K8K538?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e0e1a738-9531-4e39-890e-5724e26a03b0
You can listen anywhere podcasts are played
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can reach me at
truestoriesoftinseltowntb@gmail.com
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I really like this show. I thought it's perfect for Spooky October Spooktacular. A Must after listening to this is watch the flick. It's fun to know all the behind the scenes info.
I 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 so much to Julian for being a guest on the show.
Mostly Thank You To You, The Listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you!!
Grace
The multi talented Julian has written many books. Did two mini bio's on Frankie, wrote a fun short film.. Here's his website.
https://www.juliandavidstone.com
Here's his authors page on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julian-David-Stone/author/B00GMSI5RO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
I'm so looking forward To Julian coming on again in January to talk about his book No Camera's Allowed: My Career As An Outlaw Rock And Roll Photographer.. It's gonna be so much fun!!
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
John and I talk about some movies we just don't think are happy endings. From mommas boys, wrong love interests and lots more.
I had lots of fun. Many of the movies we talk about you should be able to find on YouTube.
Of course there are spoilers, if you have seen these flicks I wonder if you agree..
Thanks so much to John. He's the best.
Thanks to you all that listen,
Grace
xo
You can find all John's books wherever books are sold.
John's amazon authors page
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1738608764&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
You can listen anywhere podcasts are played
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don’t go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Joel was such a great guest. He has great stories about his dad, who was the only agent to receive an Emmy award, and Normans gallery of star clients, Natalie Wood, Kim Novak, and many more. Joel talks about his own interactions with so many old Hollywood greats. Joel truly was and is mega FAB!! There is so much we didn't get to talk about so Joel will make a return visit.
Thanks so much to Joel, and mostly thanks to all that listen. I so appreciate you all,
Grace
xo
You can get Joels wonderful book on amazon, and anywhere else books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joel-Brokaw/author/B0DM918WFQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5ea333c4-4e66-4dd2-912f-823a7e258873
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don’t go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
John's latest book is a lot of fun. He chose some great performances that got no love from The Academy. We discuss some of my faves, including one of my autumn Halloween faves, Rosemary's Baby. Why he thinks Mia should have gotten a nod for her Rosemary..As a PS. She got served divorce papers from Frank Sinatra while on the set..OUCH!
I had a great time as usual as we yakked away.
Thanks so much to John.
Also thanks so much to all you that listen,
Grace xo
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpg_MqW-eF8
You can check out the book and all his others on Johns author page.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Caroline and I discuss her informative and fun read Crazy Old Ladies: The Story Of Hag Horror. We talk Joan, Bette, the fascinating genre, and all our other beloved babes doing their best to horrify and entertain us. I had lots of fun.
Thanks so much to Caroline. She was great and loves my girl Joan!
Mostly thanks to you, the listeners. I so appreciate all of you.
Grace
xo
You can buy the book wherever books are sold.
Here's Carolines author page
She has written lots of wonderful books
https://www.amazon.com/stores/%28Journalist%29-Caroline-Young/author/B00GSGL702?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpg_MqW-eF8
Lisa and Paula join me to discuss their fab book Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance. Eleanor is widely thought to be one of the best (some people say the best) dancer in the grand old days of Classic Hollywood. Get to Know Eleanor through their eyes. We learn a lot about her wonderful career and her very tumultuous marriage to Glen Ford. You will like her a lot. I know I did.
Thanks so much to Paula and Paula. You both were so fun! You can get the book anywhere books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Eleanor-Powell-Dance-Screen-Classics/dp/0813197880/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15XRBRVNX6MFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IECMK9zw8KSdi5snul0k1lPCLtj2mWtFGi65_HSmif93piKCkkq4t9fqDqH4SeIqqkPJA0xVleEolivIbcGbMVUJuBb6hBSnUNj5jFAyI3c.FN8pmyNUq7dEnO_XE3nLJvqMxXLpvyeJ0bl8p1GJtDg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Born+To+Dance.Eleanor+Powell&qid=1714649428&s=books&sprefix=born+to+dance.eleanor+powell%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1
Thanks to everyone that listens,
Love you all,
Grace
Eleanor dancing her heart out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjVfXQLzwA
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I 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=dwayne+epstein%2Cstripbooks%2C87&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Today'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..
Mostly thanks to all of you that listen. I so appreciate it.
Love,
Grace
Tonys book can be found anywhere they sell them.
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Weekend-Anthony-Mohr/dp/1646639006/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QPUOIZ99TU2Y&keywords=anthony+j+mohr+every+other+weekend&qid=1707240863&sprefix=Anthony+J+%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1
You can check out Gerald in this flick..He's been in tons of movies and TV shows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8a9UMqSzY&t=838s
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
You can listen anywhere podcasts are played.
In 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 the film's significant impact decades after it was initially released.
Thanks so much to David and Tom. They are sweller then swell.
Mostly Thanks to you all that listen. You are the best!!
Grace
xo
You can get the book anywhere books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Fantle/author/B001K7UKCA?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
You can listen anywhere podcasts are played..
PS
Sorry for the scratchiness on Davids connection.
Boze 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 December 1. I hope you all join me.
YouTube.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don’t go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Stone 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.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com
Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!!
Grace
xo
Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!!
https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists
Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ
This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84
Stone 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.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com
Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!!
Grace
xo
Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!!
https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists
Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ
This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84
I 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/Robert-Matzen/author/B001HD2ZAC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Find out more about Robert
https://robertmatzen.com
Thanks to you all that listen!!
Grace
xo
My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com  you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488Â
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I 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 can listen wherever podcasts are played
iTunes/truestoriesoftinseltown
Thanks so much to Eve and all my listeners
Grace
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
instagram, YouTube , pinterest.
I 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 so much to Julian for being a guest on the show.
Mostly Thank You To You, The Listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you!!
Much love,
Grace
The multi talented Julian has written many books. Did two mini bio's on Frankie, wrote a fun short film.. Here's his website.
https://www.juliandavidstone.com
Here's his authors page on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julian-David-Stone/author/B00GMSI5RO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
I'm so looking forward To Julian coming on again in January to talk about his book No Camera's Allowed: My Career As An Outlaw Rock And Roll Photographer.. It's gonna be so much fun!!
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
HAPPY 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. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..
Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you..
Much love,
Grace xoxo
Steves channel
https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ
Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up.
My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
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. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..
Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you..
Much love,
Grace xoxo
Steves channel
https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ
Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up.
My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I 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 fabulous Burt!!
Mostly thanks so much to my listeners.
Much love!
Grace xo
You can get Burts book wherever books are sold. Here is Burts author page
https://www.amazon.com/Burt-Kearns/e/B001K8K538/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
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Stone 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) are on YouTube. If I link them they will most likely be taken down.
Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are listeners from England, that have brightened my days!
Who loves all of you baby?
I do!!
Grace
xoxo
P.S.
Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: ) My dude is a city kitty, so only supervised jaunts down the hall on my floor..
Stone's author page
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1
I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed..
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You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
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Stone 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 they will most likely be taken down.
Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are listeners from England, that have brightened my days!
Who loves you baby?
I do!!
Grace
xoxo
P.S.
Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: )
Stone's author page
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1
I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed..
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You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..
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Here 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 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 unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was.
Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.
Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here
http//themagnificent60s.com
Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts.
Love,
Grace
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.
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This 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, 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 unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was.
Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.
Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here
http//themagnificent60s.com
Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts.
Lot's of tough life stuff, as we all have.
Love,
Grace
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
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, 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 unraveling on the set, and on Montgomery Clift, who Marilyn famously said, was the only person she knew worse off than she was.
Brian is from Scotland and had issues with his microphone, but we were able to get his sound up.
Thanks so much to Brian, he's a sweetie. You can find his blog here
http//themagnificent60s.com
Thanks to my listeners. I've been spotty with the podcasts.
Lot's of tough life stuff, as we all have.
Love,
Grace
You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting.
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My 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 that have been injected into women's bodies. Do sex symbols always have to have big breasts? Joi and other's certainly thought so, and were under the pressure for the biggest breasts.
We talk love, dangerous procedures, Alex having a true life after Joi died, which was fifty years ago.
It's fun and also serious about the lengths, mostly women go to, to have face and body beautiful.
I will post pic of cement lady on www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Thanks so much to Alex for being a wonderful guest. Her
Thanks mostly to my audience! Who loves ya? I do!!
Grace
Joi Lansing....A Body To Die For....A Love Story, should be selling anywhere books are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/JOI-LANSING-BODY-Story-hardback/dp/1593937997/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664038415&sr=1-1
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Celebrate Big Butts! Little Butts! All Butts are beautiful!!!
I 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 much good stuff. Book is fun and sad. Poor Rita.
We talked about Jeromes favorite movie..Citizen Kane, I don't agree that its the best, (I had to put up my dukes) but I don't know which movie is, its all relative..I personally HATE Gone With The Wind, and for a long time critics thought it was the best flick of all time.
Lots of Hollywood info and we never really got all the info on why Jerome does not think Classic Hollywood was "The Golden Age".
Thanks so much to Jerome. He was a delight.
His author page
https://www.amazon.com/Jerome-Charyn/e/B001H6WJVO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1662568948&sr=1-1
Thanks mostly to the listeners! You Rule!!!
Love,
Grace
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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I 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 will be True Stories Of Tinseltown tidbits.. No bio's just 5 to 15 minutes of a story, scandals, odd deaths, ghosts, suicide..Fun Stuff..HA!! Just lots of different things. It will be on YouTube.
I'm going to start posting on my www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Also there is a group page for everybody that wants to post their own pics, questions, and info. www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup
Some great guests are on the way and its time for a series on Classic Hollywood Dreamboats..
Thanks so much to John who brings fabulous knowledge and enthusiasm to every show..
Thanks for hanging in. The break did me good and I'm happy to be back!!
Love you all!!
Grace
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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Sloan 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/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1657816709&sr=1-2
Thanks to the wonderful Sloan.
Most of all thanks to the listeners..
You are the best!!
Love,
Grace
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever.
Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Yes, 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-Rico-Simonini/dp/B07Q1NHTCL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32Y0N42LDW0SH&keywords=frank+and+ava+movie&qid=1655296298&s=instant-video&sprefix=Frank+And+Ava%2Cinstant-video%2C84&sr=1-2
Thanks so much to Rico. He was a lot of fun, and one interesting Doctor/actor/man..
Thanks so much to my listeners. YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Love,
Grace
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever
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April 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. You are da best..
I love you all,
Grace
April
www.classicblondes.com
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever.
Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I made a stupid mistake with the Rico podcast. I downloaded the Ava and Frank Iconic couples of Classic Hollywood.
Rico will be posted Weds or Thursday. Stupid mix up between my editor and me..
Sorry Rico!!!
April 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 Natalie Woods stage mom.
Thank you Deborah. We have had a great time doing this series. Thanks so much for suggesting it. You are the best!!
Thank you to my series partner in crime April VeVea. I love you toots!!
www.classicblondes.com
Most of all thanks to my listeners. You are the absolute best.
Much Love,
Grace
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever.
Also have a Facebook page. You'll have to dig. You'll find hundreds of posts and lots of little tinseltown tidbits
Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
April 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
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 playing an icon that everybody knows. 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-Rico-Simonini/dp/B07Q1NHTCL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=32Y0N42LDW0SH&keywords=frank+and+ava+movie&qid=1655296298&s=instant-video&sprefix=Frank+And+Ava%2Cinstant-video%2C84&sr=1-2
Thanks so much to Rico. He was a lot of fun, and one interesting Doctor/actor/man..
Thanks so much to my listeners. YOU ARE DA BEST!!
Love,
Grace
My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!!
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
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April 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.
Thanks so much for listening.
You all are the BEST!
Love you..
Grace
PS
My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!!
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever
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On 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 eighteenth Birthday. Unsurprisingly, Shirley earned mucho dinero, also unsurprisingly it was pretty much gone when she hit the age to get it all. Another point to ponder..Is this a tale of a stage mother or a Shirley Bio..April and I debate. I just love April so much.
Thanks to my dear partner in crime, April VeVea. I loves you Baby!!
www.classichollywoodblondes
Thanks to Deborah for giving us the topic. Heres info on Deborahs book.
Check out my true story published on Amazon/Kindle: Center of Mass Not the right genre for Tinseltown but a pretty amazing account of how women were “tortured” in law enforcement in the 70s & 80s. I was the first female patrol Officer & first female K-9 handler in Washington DC.
Riveting story
https://www.amazon.com/Center-Mass-Career-Violent-Streets-ebook/dp/B01M5LFRJG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1JAVRIQJ9SGE2&keywords=Center+Of+Mass+book&qid=1653934948&s=books&sprefix=center+of+mass+book%2Cstripbooks%2C65&sr=1-3
Most of all thanks to my listeners. You are all the absolute swellest!!
Love mucho,
Grace
PS
My friend Daniel is helping me and giving me great feedback for my you tube channel. You are so talented Daniel!!!
You can listen to this anywhere podcasts are played
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?
si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever
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April 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 read.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are the best!!
Much love,
Grace
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.
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First 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 based on Lela and Ginger. Ida Lupino starred as Joan Leslies big sister that will do anything to make sis a star...and she did.
The picture of Ginger and Lew Ayers in front of their wedding cake..I'll post.. RUN LEW, RUN. Their marriage lasted under two years. Lew thought three's a crowd and literally told her to back to Lela's home..
Again thanks to Deborah for the idea. Our final four are pretty rotten moms. Next up Betty Grable, then Shirley Temple, Natalie Wood, and Gypsy Rose Lee's mom, Rose Hovick..
Thanks to my partner in crime April. You are the best..
her website
www.classicblondes.com
Mostly thanks so much to the listeners..YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Much Love,
Grace
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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I have a Facebook group for listeners. You can post your own pics and I will answer any questions or whatever
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I'll be talking to George Stevens Jr. on Thursday. What a life. He knows all classic Hollywood peeps, then moves to Washington and knows JFK, RFK, Jackie O, and Grace Kelly. What a life!!!
April 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 that emailed me and suggested the topic.
Hope you enjoy.
Thanks of course to April. She is da best.
www.classicblondes.com
Most of all thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate it.
Love you mucho!!
Grace
PS
I have a wonderful listener that has offered to help me with my you tube channel. Yes, Daniel..Thanks so much. We will be talking in May to make it a reality. Each piece will be about 5 to 8 minutes.
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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Looking forward to George Stevens Jr. He wrote a fab book on his dad and his struggle to be his own person. He did that and so much more. He talks the peeps he met in Hollywood, then he made his way to Washington and discusses that. Book isn't out yet, but so well written and I read it whenever I could..
I 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.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Mostly thanks to my listeners. You are da best!!
Much Love,
Grace
Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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I 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
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DavidSelby#DarkShadows#Scrooge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm7mFA_VF6c
Lance 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 MUSIC
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/king-lewman/4377822
SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/artist/7AJj8NYcg1C6W37AVpTo8y
AMAZON MUSIC https://www.amazon.com/King-Lewman/e/B001LHHMSO/digital/ref=ep_artist_tab_digi
Thanks so much to Lance and most of all my fabulous listeners.
Much love, Grace
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John DiLEO and I talk about incredible actors that are NEVER nominated. Lots Of Oscar Talk/
Joseph 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-ebook/dp/B09RJXQCH9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UNVFOAACL0YT&keywords=Joseph+Brutsman&qid=1647284383&s=digital-text&sprefix=joseph+brutsman%2Cdigital-text%2C112&sr=1-1
Thanks mostly to my audience.
Love ya all,
Grace
xoxo
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I 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 had along the way.
This is Ruta talking about what this wonderful charity is. The whole website gives you loads of info.
http://thalians.org/from-ruta.html
You can buy Ruta's book anywhere book are sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Your-Ass-Kissed-Ruta/dp/1735383449/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3397VN9B8ITI1&keywords=ruta+lee+book&qid=1646838091&s=books&sprefix=Ruta+Lee%2Cstripbooks%2C77&sr=1-1
Her book is also on Kindle. As I said, reading it is like you are with a friend. Lots of great behind the scenes showbiz stuff and Ruta's fascinating and wonderful life.
Thanks so much to Ruta. I deeply apologize for the delay. I test everyone to see how they and we sound. Everyone thats been on my show would tell you that. Also when I start taping I keep an eye on the sound levels. All looked AOK but nope. I sent to one of the best guys in biz, he had lots on his plate but I finally got it back. It really is a fun listen and Ruta is a treasure.
Thanks most o all to my listeners. You are the best.
Much Love,
Grace
I’m on instagram..I will be posting. Of course you can find me by looking for True Stories Of Tinseltown..
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I 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 always enjoy talking to him. His love and knowledge of movies is contagious.
Mostly thanks to the listeners.
Who Loves you,
I DO
Grace
xoxo
Johns Books and There Are No Small Parts
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
I'm on instagram..I will be posting. Of course you can find me by looking for True Stories Of Tinseltown..
you can listen to podcast
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If you have an idea for a show or want to be a guest contact me at
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
I really will be doing shorts on Youtube..REALLY!!
Hey,
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
I 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
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio,
amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic
movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more
- Graycee1@Tinseltowntrut1
classichollywood #oldhollywood #LindaDarnell
I 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 his closet..Not IRL..He was quite the fashion plate. January The Fabulous Kay Fwancis was star of the month on TCM. I DVR'd everyone of her films. She worked with Ricardo about four times. I guess she could stand him. Mandalay was my favorite film they made together. Ricardo was a total slime ball in this film. Its a must watch
Thanks so much to the fabulous Dan. I had fun yakking wit him.
https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Heel-Films-Ricardo-Cortez/dp/B08LJJRG2Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SEQZPLR3RODK&keywords=The+Magnificent+Heel&qid=1644340594&s=books&sprefix=the+magnificent+heel+%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1
Thanks so much to the listeners. Lots going on. But I'm getting my stuff together. Thanks for hanging in.
Much love,
Grace
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If you have an idea for a show or want to be a guest contact me at
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody
I 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 his closet..Not IRL..He was quite the fashion plate. January The Fabulous Kay Fwancis was star of the month on TCM. I DVR'd everyone of her films. She worked with Ricardo about four times. I guess she could stand him. Mandalay was my favorite film they made together. Ricardo was a total slime ball in this film. Its a must watch
Thanks so much to the fabulous Dan. I had fun yakking wit him.
https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Heel-Films-Ricardo-Cortez/dp/B08LJJRG2Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SEQZPLR3RODK&keywords=The+Magnificent+Heel&qid=1644340594&s=books&sprefix=the+magnificent+heel+%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1
Thanks so much to the listeners. Lots going on. But I'm getting my stuff together. Thanks for hanging in.
Much love,
Grace
you can listen to podcast
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody
Sorry 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/Jeffrey-Spivak/e/B003W5YO0M?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
I'm planning on two series, one on dream boats of classic Hollywood and another in March.
Thanks so much again for the fab Jeffrey
Mostly thanks to the listeners!!
Much love,
Grace
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you can listen to podcast
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio,
amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic
movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more
- Graycee1@Tinseltowntrut1
Hey 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
I 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
Boze 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: Looking Back on the Legacy of the King Boze's author's page..So many great books.
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ABoze+Hadleigh&s=relevancerank&text=Boze+Hadleigh&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Thanks so much again for the fab Boze.
Mostly thanks to the listeners!!
Much love,
Grace
Contact me at
truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio,
amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic
movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more
- Graycee1@Tinseltowntrut1
Boze 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: Looking Back on the Legacy of the King Boze's author's page..So many great books.
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ABoze+Hadleigh&s=relevancerank&text=Boze+Hadleigh&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Thanks so much again for the fab Boze.
Mostly thanks to the listeners!!
Much love,
Grace
Contact me at
truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio,
amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic
movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more
- Graycee1@Tinseltowntrut1
Christina was such a great guest. I wanted to ask her a few more questions about her book Phantom Lady:Hollywood Producer..The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock. Its a wonderful book and lots of juicy tidbits.
Christina was a good sport, we talked some good girls of Noir, first up Ella Raines, next Betty Shaefer. The million dollar question I asked Christina was did she think Betty would go back to the sweet and actually non stiff, just the facts ma'am, Artie Greene. See what her answer is. We talked before we started and chose a couple extra people. Christina was game. It was a lot of fun.
Question to you all, I love Gloria Grahame as a bad girl, but in the film The Big Heat, she risked her life for Glenn Ford, got scalding coffee thrown in her face. For real, she saved the day. She asked GlennFord about his wife..Don't you dare ask me about my wife. You are not even worthy to use the word wife." Debbie gave her life. AS she was dying after she saved his butt, he started telling her about his wife...What a trooper. She was a good girl.
Check out Christina's author page. I can't recommend Phantom Lady enough.
https://www.amazon.com/Christina-Lane/e/B00448NGTQ?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Thanks so much to all of you for getting me noticed as one of the best old Hollywood podcasts. Funny, I was just thinking about rolling up my microphone. He changed my mind. He is the darling Matthew Chernov, and the article was written in Variety.
Thanks so much to my loyal listeners. I love you all!!
Grace
If you want to contact me about a show you'd like me to do, or a be a guest, or most importantly help (HA!) me tune up my new YouTube channel you can contact me at
truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com
You can listen anywhere podcasts are posted.
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I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio,
amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic
movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
My twitter. I've used it maybe 12 times, but I will be doing it more
- Graycee1@Tiseltowntrut1
I loved this book. It talks about Errols great love for his home, his two way mirrors, his alcohol and drug addiction and his love for young chickypoo's. Of course we get into his statutory rape trial. He found his next girlfriend at the cigarette counter in the court house. She was the ripe old age of 18...LEGAL..
WE talk Errols horrible demise. Then Robert tells about the following two owners. One was a Christian music singer, that had tons of kids and grandchildren. His wife was a good Christian woman so she removed the bar...Horrors and put in an organ. They left and next owner was Rick Nelson. His daughter Tracy lived there for a time and said she saw Errol a lot...Of course, she was a young cutie. Rick died on New Years eve going to a gig in an airplane crash.
You will love the chapter on the paranormal happenings in the house. Truly spooky..
Thanks mucho, once again to Robert. He is always a great guest.
Most of all thanks to my listeners. I love you all!!
Grace
xoxo
Roberts amazon page
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Matzen/e/B001HD2ZAC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
I will be starting a YouTube channel in January. I'll be doing 5 to 10 minute blips on a scandal or love life or some cool stuff I find.
You can listen anywhere podcasts are posted.
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
In the first minute nothing was edited but I guess the download did. SPOOOOOOOOKKKY.. Not much was missed except I explain I've done no musical shows because it's not my fave genre. Never Fear...John is here and he knows them all. We talk Broadway to Screen adaptations. Poor Julie Andrews lost two of her Broadway shows to Audrey Hepburn in MY Fair Lady, and Vanessa Redgrave in Camelot. WE talk dubbing, dueling A Star Is Born, Babs and much more. John chose the topic and he lead the pack and was so great. I learned a lot to.
Thank you to John. You are always Great.
Check out John's authors page. So many great books. One is coming out in FEb. Cant wait to talk about it..
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1635870798&sr=1-1
Thanks so much to the listeners. You all are truly the best.
Mucho Love,
Grace
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I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
Stone and I were merrily talking horror films. We had gone about 45:00 minutes. All of a sudden I see it only recorded 32.00 minutes. We had to go back to figure where to start off again. Then this piece of wire came out again. It has NEVER happened during one of my podcasts, let alone happen twice. I was on it right away. So I edited and hopefully it flows. Also when I listened, sentences where repeated almost on top of the regular sentence. Very Creepy. It was a spooky spooktacular taping. Stone and I were at it for over 2 and a half hours. I sound it. Sorry. Stone was drinking coffee so he sounded as perky as ever. He does his Peter Lorre impersonation, which is great but his Dracula is fab. I pronounced Stanley Kubrick like Stanley KEWWWWWbrick. Ugh.
Anyhow it was a spooky but fun spooktacular. Thanks so much to Stone for being so great. He is the best.
You can check out his books here.
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B00TR6JLY4/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk
Thanks to Stone for your patience.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I love you guys
Grace
xoxo
PS
Happy Halloween!! Be safe!!
I am on instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and just started twitter again. I believe it's Gracee@tinseltowntru.
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It's Spooktacular 2021. I'm joined by fellow horror movie lover and my pal Stone Wallace. He joins in with spooktacular laughter and does A Fab Dracula...Bela of course..
We talk movies from the 20's, only two. Then the 30's, 40's and fifties.. I make an embarrassing confession.. I think Stone was secretly disgusted HA! The Wolfman and his clothes. Nostradamus, my mistake, Nosferatu..He was one scary MOFO. Stone tells his fave horror and so much more. WE are doing Spooktacular Part 2, talking about Scary movies from the 60's, 70's and eighties. Lots of good ones.
Sorry for my name mixups. My brain was filled with horror movie fog.
Check out Stones new Horror Book The Batesville Ghoul and all his other fab books
https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B00TR6JLY4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1635166957&sr=1-2
Thanks so much to Stone for being fab as usual.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are Spooktacular People...
Love,
Grace
xoxo
I am on instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and just started twitter again. I believe it's Gracee@tinseltowntru.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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This is Robert's fourth time on the show and the fourth book we've discussed. His latest is Warrior...Audrey Hepburn is a great companion piece to Dutch Girl. Her son Luca called his mom a badass and wanted the world to know all the courageous and kind things she did as the Ambassador Of Unicef. She traveled war zones, met the starving populations of so many countries. During her final visit before she retired from Unicef she visited a place where ten people died in the time she was there. She watched a teen take his last breath. Throughout her years she was a force to be reckoned with. Fragile in size, but not in will, compassion and spirit. Yes, Audrey was more then a badass, she was a Warrior,
We also talk her movies after retirement, her marriages and her finally meeting her soulmate Robert Wolders (her Robbie)who was with Audrey every step of the way. She loved to laugh, have a drink and be in her beloved garden in Switzerland. She adored her sons. This book is a triumph to Audrey in every way. I loved her even more after reading this book.
Thanks so much to Robert for coming on the show again. You are so FAB!
Mostly, thanks so much to all my listeners. You are all the BEST!
Love youse all,
Grace
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Matzen/e/B001HD2ZAC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
I am on instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and just started twitter again. I believe it's Gracee@tinseltowntru.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
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Stone and I talk Molls and Muggs. We also digress and talk other old Hollywood gossip, BUT mainly our Molls and Muggs. Claire Trever was two kinda molls. One was a good soul, the other bad to the bone. We talk Gun crazy, Scarface, Detour, Stone's absolutely numero uno Moll he loves to loathe. She is a bad. Its fun. I missed Stone and we really get into it.
Thanks so much to Stone for being the best.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You know I love youse!!
Grace
xoxo
I am on instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr and just started twitter again. I believe it's Gracee@tinseltowntru.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I had the wonderful Boze Hadleigh bringing in my new Season. He is wonderful and I LOVED his book Scandals, Secrets, And Swan Songs. Boze has 101 chapters and they are little tidbits about the biggest classic Hollywood stars. We talk suicides, dying from dieting, accidents, murders. You name it Boze has it. This is Boze's 27th book. All his books are great, fun and juicy reading. We talk Tyrone Power, The closet, Monty Clift, Lou Costello, The Mauuuuuuvallous DAhhhling, Tallulah Bankhead. Is it true she had a love affair with Hattie McDaniel and so much more. I think we got to about 11 or twelve chapters so there are about ninety more interesting tales of Tinseltown.
I want to thank Boze for kindly consenting to be my first guest. He may have a new book out soon so I hope we will have another chat coming soon.. He has written so many wonderful books. This one is ultra fab!
Thanks Boze!!
Most of all I want to thank my wonderful listeners. You are the best!!
Love,
Grace
xoxo
Bozes Amazon page
https://www.amazon.com/Boze-Hadleigh/e/B000APSH3M%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
His latest book
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093NCZ2ZQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
You can listen anywhere podcasts are posted.
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!! I will be starting a you tube channel..HELP!! and will be adding my own video and little tidbits about a certain, star or movie a couple times a week.
Our Summer series is ovah. WE both had to postpone for various reasons but I'm posting the day before Fall. Woo Hoo!! April was a trooper because she was not feeling her best. If you notice I do a lot of the yakking, its because of April feeling Crappola.
WE talk Elizabeths life and loves. Her dedication the the Aids foundation. She remained friends with construction worker Larry Fortensky.. I liked him a lot, but the press was merciless. After Larry she never really had another big time romance. Richard Burtons widow asks "How can they be the love of each others when they divorced twice?" They were. Sally was married to Burton for less then a year.
Elizabeth Taylor was called the last of the great movie stars..She was that and so much more. There will never be anyone like her.
Thanks so much to April for cohosting the summer series. She's the cats meow and bees knees...GOOF alert!!
www.classicblondes.com
Mostly thanks to the wonderful listeners. You are the best.
Love,
Grace
xoxo
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from our fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!!
Part 1 of April and I of La liz (April says there's no La Liz) Love April "Just the facts ma'am." WE did this on the day Ed Asner died and mention the big teddy bear. WE talk Elizabeths birth to her child stardom, moving quickly into adult roles. We talk her marriages to brute Conrad Hilton, Older steady guy Michael Wilding, and true scuzz bucket Eddie Fisher. Next up, Richard Burton, her affair with car salesman Henry Wynberg, All's right in the world brief marriage numero dose with Burton, Her love affair with Shah of Iran family member, before his regime was toppled, her marriage to John Warner. Very unhappy time for Elizabeth. She was living on a farm in Virginia. In her unhappiness she turned to food and booze. Finally her marriage to Larry Fortensky. We will go into the end period of this amazing woman's life. La Liz FOREVER.. Dame Elizabeth was some kind of woman.
Thanks April for doing this summer series with me.
April
www.classicblondes.com
Mostly thanks to the listens. You are the best!!!
Grace
xoxo
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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Hey everybody,
The Wonderful Ed Asner Died Today At The Age Of 91. This was done a few years ago. Ed was an absolute pussycat. We did get engaged, I'm still waiting on my engagement ring. I feel so grateful I got the chance to talk to ED. I hope you enjoy this.
I hope Ed is partying with MTM, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman and all the gang. He will never be forgotten. RIP sweet ED..
Thanks for listening.
Love you mucho,
Grace
xoxo
April and I talk Sultry Brunette's of Classic Hollywood. This time is our lovely full figured girl (playtex bra commercials)Jane Russell. She was discovered by Howard Hughes and her memoir is very honest. Juicy even. I give her major props on her book.
She talks abortion, infidelity and so much more..If the part about Jane and brief statement was not cut, it was in no way political or judgmental.
April is the best. I love her.
www.classichollywoodblondes
Next week is Elizabeth Taylor. From her birth to her death. Sultry brunette deluxe.
Thanks to the listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you.
Much love,
Grace
xoxo
I've been off Facebook for a while.www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
Happy Birthday to Mae. I never forget Mae's B'day because it is the same as mine!! I love sharing my day with the ever so fab Mae!!
I absolutely loved Joan who has the fab blog Deranged LA Crimes:True 20th Century Tales Of Murder Mayhem, political corruption, and celebrity scandal.
We talked about Clara Bow and her secretary/friend..all I can say is with friends like Daisy DeVoe the more you like dogs. It was a scandal that hit the front page. This is when tales of Clara's romps with dogs and taking on the whole USC football team came into play. We learn where those slimy rumors started. Clara was a good trusting, down to earth person who had more then her fair share of horrible creeps in her life. Joan knows her stuff and it was so fun talking to her. I'm hoping for her to come back on soon with a hilarious Clark Gable scandal.
Thanks so much Joan!! You are the best.
Thanks to all the listeners.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
Joans blog
https://derangedlacrimes.com
You will get lost in the wonderful content of molls, mugs, murder and mayhem
Her book on wonderful woman crime reporter
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692703454/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0
I will be becoming active on my instagram page soon
Also an going to add you tube for True stories. I'll be uploading some cool places in NYC with classic Hollywood stories, maybe a live or two where you can join me and yak our faves of classic Hollywood.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
April and I talk Ava Gardner. She came from poor family only to rise to fame as sultry brunette goddess. We talk her life, her loves and everything else about gorgeous Ava.
Thanks to April.
Thanks so much to you, the listeners.
Who loves ya baby!!
ME!
April and I talk Lupe Velez. Lupe was quite the character, and there has been no one like her since. We talk her childhood, her loves, rumors and her tragic ending by suicide at the age of 36.
Thanks so much to April for doing summer series with me.
Mostly thanks to the listeners and that means YOUSE!!!
Much love,
Grace
xo
April
www.classichollywoodblondes.com
I've been off Facebook for a while.www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
April and I talk the beautiful, brainy, sultry brunette Hedy Lamarr. Hedy was a major sex symbol and inventor. She was six time married, a mom of three and quite an interesting person. WE talk truths and untruths about Hedy. One thing we know for sure..She didn't like women..and maybe Clark Gable sucked her toes.
Next week's sultry brunette is Lupe Velez AKA The Mexican Spitfire..
Thanks so much to April. She is fab.
Thanks so much to the listeners, you are the best!
April and Grace
xoxo
April
www.classichollywoodblondes.com
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while,I think the pandemic affected me more than I thought.. but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's. I will be posting again.
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
April and I are so happy to do out third summer series. This year we are doing Sultry Brunettes of Classic Hollywood. Our first choice may be controversial, but I think you'll understand why we put her first. WE will be talking about Hedy Lamarr, Jane Russell, Linda Darnell, Liz Taylor, Ava and I know I'm missing someone.
WE hope you enjoy.
Thanks so much,
Grace and April
xoxo
April
www.classicblondes.com
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while,I think the pandemic affected me more than I thought.. but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's. I will be posting again.
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I talk to my bud Alex Hunter on new developments in her life. Her book on Joi is being re released with a new Afterward and Forward. Lots of new pics. WE talk Pride, gays in Hollywood and an encounter with Dan Dailey at a gay bar she was working at. Also exciting news about the possibility of her book becoming a limited series. I"ll be watching..She will have a new website soon so I'll post it when its up.
She still sells fab jewelry on Etsy and you can write her a note saying you listened to the show and she will give you 15% discount.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Alexishunterjewels?ref=shop_sugg
I have tons of her stuff and wear them all the time. I get no money from the sales. It's just because she's a doll and has beautiful things.
Thank you so much to Alex. I love you kiddo
Mostly thanks so much to my listeners,
I love you all,
Grace
xoxo
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while, but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
April and I talk Hollywood Babylon, we don't get to every story but we get to some good ones. We discuss, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Truth versus fiction, and somewhere in between. Great listen for a scorching hot day!!
Thanks to the lovely April. She rules.
Mostly thanks to the listeners.
Who loves ya babies?
I do,
Grace
xoxo
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while, but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I will be starting a YouTube channel where I will take you to some cool spots in NYC from Classic Hollywood and little stories about our fave old Hollywood stars..Ill let you know.
April and I talk Hollywood Babylon, we don't get to every story but we get to some good ones. We discuss, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Truth versus fiction, and somewhere in between. Great listen for a scorching hot day!!
Thanks to the lovely April. She rules.
Mostly thanks to the listeners.
Who loves ya babies?
I do,
Grace
xoxo
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while, but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I will be starting a YouTube channel where I will take you to some cool spots in NYC from Classic Hollywood and little stories about our fave old Hollywood stars..Ill let you know.
Please stay cool. If you have no air-conditioning most city's have cooling places. Most will pick you up if needed. Please check on your friends and elderly neighbors. It aint pretty out there.
We talk about Peggy Ann as she escapes her mom and moves to independence. Unfortunately, it was no bed of roses.
I talk to the sweetest woman, Sandy Grabman about her book Plain Beautiful: The Life Of Peggy Ann Garner. Peggy had a pretty rough life. Since she was a child her mom was in and out of the slammer. Her whole life was Peggy and felt she was a star too. Peggy's incredibly tumultuous adulthood, drugs and alcohol, and her own daughter doing drugs at eight. Its a fabulous book, but a sad story.
Thanks so much to Sandy. She wrote the book 16 years ago, so she reread and we got the story together.
Sandy's Amazon page. Check out how cute she is. I truly loved her.
https://www.amazon.com/Sandra-Grabman/e/B001K8ALPU/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Mostly thanks to the listeners and that means YOU!
Much love,
Grace
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while, but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's
www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
John and I discuss all different characters that we are supposed to dislike but don't and characters we are supposed to like but we don't. There's a bunch of fun choices. See if you agree with us. We discuss Lost Horizon. It's one of my pet peeve films.
Thanks once again to the delightful John.
Mostly thanks to you that listen.
You guys are the best!!
Love,
Grace
You can find Johns many books here.
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1622385526&sr=8-1
I have upcoming shows with my bud April VeVea on Hollywood Babylon, and Author Sandra Grubman of the book Plain Beautiful: The Life Of Peggy Ann Garner. Let me tell ya..She had some life..Also Mel Torme's son Steve March Torme. He's a great guy.
I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while, but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's
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I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.
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Please like and follow wherever you listen. It helps me a lot..
Another oldie. April VeVea and I were doing our iconic couples of classic Hollywood series. Not many were more iconic than these two..
Back with new episodes this coming week..
Miss you all!!
Grace
xoxo
Sorry guys for being MIA. Just stuff. I have a couple to post that are brand spanking new but in the meantime, check out the delightfully ageless and fabulous Mae West.
Miss you all,
Grace
xoxo
When we did our other podcast, the movie Black Legion had been on TCM the week before. I asked Tom if he had seen it and hadn't. I asked if he would watch it and discuss, and he watched, and we discussed. It's based on a true story and there really was a Black Legion. This film is unfortunately forever topical. Strike fear in people and keep it up and hence you get groups like this. I can bet they had this since cavemen times. Differing Area's cave peeps spoke different grunts, their feet were bigger, who knows. There's aways someone different and people fearing them.
It's a fascinating watch. Bogart is very good and so adorably young as a regular Joe being convinced the foreigners, them, they, are coming for his job, his life style and the American way. He does a great job. He won an award as did the film. Dick Foran was very good and a cutie pie. Ann Sheridan was good also in one of her first films, before she became The Oooomph girl. They whole cast was a winner. It's a good watch, but it definitely is not Singing In The Rain.
On a lighter note we discuss Dick's singing cowboy career. Also, the fight to get Dick singing out on the trails before Gene Autry. Gene beat him to it. I was loving Dick's American Cowboy corral of choral singers. He had a whole posse of back up singers. I hope the bad guys didn't hear. ; )
It's interesting hearing what an actors son has to say about a movie his dad was in that he just discovered. Tom is a wonderful guest and you will enjoy him as much as I do. He is welcome anytime.
Thanks a zillion Tom. You are fab!! Baby Wyatt is majorly gorgeous.
Mostly, thanks to the audience. Life throws a lot at you sometimes. I'm a when it rains it pours kinda gal, but I come out swinging and stronger. I know you all can relate. Thanks for being so loyal and patient. I love you all!!
Grace
xoxo
Sorry about my no show on social media. I'll be back..
Where you can find me
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Come to the group page to discuss podcast, ideas of what you'd like to hear and post your own faves!!
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I've been MIA there. Will be more consistent.
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This is a new episode I've never put out. I had lots of editing via TCM rule. But I think it flows and Eddie of course is wonderful. I mistakenly call him The King of Noir..Czar, Grace, Czar!! He should be the king as well.
Eddie tells what he never wears. I was shocked I tell ya!!. We talk noir, shoes, Joan Crawford, is Eddie really Marcia Marcia Marcia, to his pal Ben M's Jan Brady?? All this and mucho more..
I want to thank my crush Eddie. He is the best, whether he is the Palooka of Noir, King of Noir or Czar of noir.
You can catch Eddie on Noir Alley every Sunday at midnight and it repeats Sunday AM at 10:00 AM.
Mostly thanks to my listeners. I love you guys..
Grace
xoxo
Where you can find me
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Come to the group page to discuss podcast, ideas of what you'd like to hear and post your own faves!!
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I've been lax on posting here. Will be more consistent.
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My pal author John DiLeo and I discuss stars from classic Hollywood that were never nominated for an academy award. I think you will be very surprised about some of the peeps we talk about. We also talk about "Special" Oscars and why are they given only when a person is near death, or in one case, dead.
Sit back with your fave beverage and see if you think They Was Robbed...
Thanks so much to John. I always love him on the show. It's always fun.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are the best..
Grace
xoxo
PS
I've been moving, had surprise dental surgery and a few other things foiling the podcast steadiness. All should be OK now. Thanks for sticking with me.
John's author page
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1617117731&sr=8-1
John has written many amazing books!
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Stay safe everyone!!!
I talked to Christina and it was fun and full of info I had never known. The book is fab, it has things you didn't know about Hitchy, and Alma and of course Joan. Hollywood being what it was/is there were whispers that Joan had gotten so far with Hitchy because she provided sexual favors. All I know is Joan was very talented and did a couple of films I really love like Phantom Lady and The Strange Affairs Of Uncle Harry. I found Christine when she was on Noir Alley with Eddie M. I ordered the book directly and loved it and set out to get Joan on the show. She is a delight, lots of fun behind the scene stuff too.
As a PS. I made a mistake about my beloved dulcet voiced Ronald Colman. I confused him with Charles Boyer. Ronald was first choice for the part of Maxim De Winter.
I really enjoyed finding out more about Joan. I know you will too.
You can find Christina at
https://www.authorchristinalane.com
and her amazon author page
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00448NGTQ?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader
I want to thank Christina so much for coming on.
and of course the listeners.
Love you guys,
Grace
xoxo
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
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Stay safe everyone!!!
My friend Sloan is back. This was either her third or fourth podcast with me, and she was great as usual. We only talk 8 dames but we picked some good ones. WE do have yakathons so it is in two parts. I know you will love Sloane, the dames and her book.
Thanks so much to Sloan for giving me, therefore, us her time. You can get Dynamic dames anywhere books are sold. Sloan is practically finished her third book for TCM so we will yak about that when it comes out.
You can check out Sloan's books and info here. All her choices are great. It's a fun read.
https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Thanks so much for listening.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Stay safe everyone!!!
My friend Sloan is back. This was either her third or fourth podcast, but regardless she was great as usual. We only talk 8 dames but we picked some good ones. WE do have yakathons so it is in two parts. I know you will love Sloane, the dames and her book.
Thanks so much to Sloan for giving me, therefore, us her time. You can get Dynamic dames anywhere books are sold. Sloan is practically finished her third book for TCM so we will yak about that when it comes out.
You can check out Sloan's books and info here. All her choices are great. It's a fun read.
https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Thanks so much for listening.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
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you can listen to podcast
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Stay safe everyone!!!
I talked to the divine Eddie Muller from Noir Alley on TCM. I think some of you may not have heard this. I love Eddie. He is so smart, funny, adorable and all around great guy. So forgive my flirting. How could I help myself..
Grace
xo
I so enjoyed my talk with Tom. We talked Dicks friendships with Jimmy and Duke...Henry Fonda and many others. Dick was in great flicks like Dangerous, The Petrified Forest and a good one for all to check out Black Legion. He did lots of films and television. Was Trigger a diva? Dick's costar horse Smokey, his character's name was Smoke. There was a terrible rivalry between Smokey and Trigger..PS Tom talked after the show about a not nice guy...I'll never tell..I promised..
Thanks so much to Tom.. You were fab. I had lots of fun.
Thanks mostly to my listeners (Tom is one of you). You are the best.
Grace
xoxo
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Stay safe everyone!!!
PS
My friend and guest Alexis Hunter is doing a special promo for my listeners.
Just go to her link, get in touch with her and just say Grace and she will take twenty percent off everything. I'm not making a dime. Alex has great stuff. It is very nice of her to do..
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Alexishunterjewels
April is back to dish. We dish The Gabors, George Sanders. Mama Jolie saying she had the ugliest babies, nose jobs, Zsa Zsa's husbands nude robbery, and so much more. Have a cup of tea, some java, or glass of wine and enjoy the show.
Thanks so much to April. She's fab as usual. Check out her movie review podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540
Mostly thanks to you all.. You are the best..
Much love,
Grace
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
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Stay safe everyone!!!
I had a wonderful time talking about some of the movies Jeremy had chosen for his Essentials Volume 2. Sometimes you may wonder, "Why Oh Why, is this an essential"..Jeremy lets you know. This is from The TCM library but you can get it anywhere books are sold. Jeremy had already done Volume 1. The movies are great. These are movies that my comfort guy Robert Osborne chose, along with a coterie of guests hosts, Drew Barrymore, Alec Baldwin and Sally Field. After the death of Robert, Ben Mankiewicz still hosts the essentials today every Saturday night at 8 PM on TCM.
took over. Not only do we get Jeremy's thoughts we get snippets of Roberts and all the hosts. Its a fun read and there are a bunch of movies to check out.
I highly recommend book. Lots of great flicks to check out..
Thanks a zillion to Jeremy, he was fun and so knowledgable. He was patient with my digressions (who me?)
You can find his books
https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Arnold/e/B07HFK5386?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1610993155&sr=8-1
Mostly thanks to my listeners. You are da best!!
Grace
xoxo
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Stay safe everyone!!!
Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. We discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classical theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals..He is a true sweetie pie. WE give a shout out to our friend Stone Wallace. All his friends miss him..
Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.
Chris's bio
Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016.Chris's first book OH My God its Harvey Korman's son was release in 2020 by Bear Manour press.
You can find Chris's book
https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chris+Korman&qid=1610042221&s=books&sr=1-1
Thanks so much to my listeners. I have lots of great shows coming up..
Grace xoxo
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I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. WE discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classic theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals..
Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.
Chris's bio
Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016.Chris's first book OH My God its Harvey Korman's son was release in 2020 by Bear Manour press.
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You can find Chris's book
https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chris+Korman&qid=1610042221&s=books&sr=1-1
Thanks so much to my listeners. I have lots of great shows coming up..
Grace xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I’ve taken a break but I’ll be back in a few. I also have a group
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you can listen to podcast
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
This is just a short howdy to wish you all a very happy, healthy. safe and getting our lives on track again 2021!!
Thanks to all my fab guests and a little taste of what's coming up this year!!!
Thanks everybody!!
Love,
Grace
xoxo
Jeremy wrote this book for the TCM collection. He is also author of The Essentials 1 and The Essentials Part 2. Hopefully he will be back in the New Year and we can discuss his choices.
Jeremy chose a variety of Christmas movies. Of course the old classics, he also chose some of the more modern Christmas movies. There are lots of tidbits. I enjoyed it thoroughly. He was a lot of fun and he knows his Christmas flicks. We both have the same fave A Christmas Carol, there could be couple you have never heard of so check on TCM or You tube. I have a few that I love that didn't make the book. One I think you should check out is Christmas Holiday. It is on you tube (so far). Jeremy thought it wasn't really a Christmas movie, but it was during Christmas, there were flashbacks, but ultimately about letting go and being free culminating on Christmas night.. Deanna Durbin was great in her only dramatic role, and Gene Kelly was a charming swine. All of Jeremy's choices are great so its a great read and check out those movies.
I want to thank Jeremy so much for being my guest. He was fab. This was supposed to be out last week, but it was beyond my control.
Most of all I want to thank my listeners. You all are the best. Sorry about my disappearance from Facebook but my eyes really needed/need the break.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. Please be safe.
Much Love,
Grace
Jeremys books
https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Arnold/e/B07HFK5386?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1608654418&sr=8-1
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I've taken a break but I'll be back in a few. I also have a group
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www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
Jeremy wrote this book for the TCM collection. He is also author of The Essentials 1 and The Essentials Part 2. Hopefully he will be back in the New Year and we can discuss his choices.
Jeremy chose a variety of Christmas movies. Of course the old classics, he also chose some of the more modern Christmas movies. There are lots of tidbits. I enjoyed it thoroughly. He was a lot of fun and he knows his Christmas flicks. We both have the same fave A Christmas Carol, there could be couple you have never heard of so check on TCM or You tube. I have a few that I love that didn't make the book. One I think you should check out is Christmas Holiday. It is on you tube (so far). Jeremy thought it wasn't really a Christmas movie, but it was during Christmas, there were flashbacks, but ultimately about letting go and being free culminating on Christmas night.. Deanna Durbin was great in her only dramatic role, and Gene Kelly was a charming swine. All of Jeremy's choices are great so its a great read and check out those movies.
I want to thank Jeremy so much for being my guest. He was fab. This was supposed to be out last week, but it was beyond my control.
Most of all I want to thank my listeners. You all are the best. Sorry about my disappearance from Facebook but my eyes really needed/need the break.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. Please be safe.
Much Love,
Grace
Jeremys books
https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Arnold/e/B07HFK5386?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1608654418&sr=8-1
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I've taken a break but I'll be back in a few. I also have a group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram
I had a great time talking to Lara, she was so forthcoming and a lot of fun. I want to thank my pal David Selby for asking her to come on the show.
We talk Dark Shadows, her feminist witch, then vampire. She talks about biting Johnny Carson and we discussed the horror film she starred in, Race With The Devil, 1975. When I first moved TO NYC it was on Channel 11 and scared me big time. The behind the scenes scoop she gave me was the real horror.. You will be very mad, not at Lara but the production team. It was an informative and interesting show.
Thanks so much to Lara for coming on the show. She was fabulous.
Mostly thanks to you, the listeners.. You are the best!!
Grace
xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
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you can listen to podcast
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
LaraParker #classichollywood #classichollywoodstars #truestoriesoftinseltown #oldhollywood #Iloveclassichollywood #vintagehollywoodstars #vintagehollywood #classic TV #Darkshadows #Angelique
Sloan and I had planned on doing the Gene podcast to be released on her birthday..WE came close. We talk Gene's childhood, her stardom, her marriage to Oleg Cassini,, her daughter Daria that was born severely disabled. If you don't know why, we tell you. It's so tragic. We discuss Gene's years battling mental illness to getting out of Hollywood to live with her new husband, a Texas oilman, that had once been married to Hedy Lamarr. Gene wrote a wonderful memoir and she did not hold back. Mental illness was not to be talked about. Gene did and I'm sure she helped many during their own battles. Not only was Gene beautiful, but she was beautiful inside as well. Grab a cup of joe, tea, wine, eggnog and listen to Genes journey.
Thanks so much to Sloan for being a great cohost and guest. She has just finished another super duper book. Here are a few of her others
Here is the lovely Sloan's authors page. I love her books.
https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1607526457&sr=8-1
Mostly thanks to my listeners. My eyes have been achy and very strained from too much reading and computer. I took a break for a while. You really are the best!!
Love you mucho,
Grace
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
Sloan and I had planned on doing the Gene podcast to be released on her birthday..WE came close. We talk Gene's childhood, her stardom, her marriage to Oleg Cassini,, her daughter Daria that was born severely disabled. If you don't know why, we tell you. It's so tragic. We discuss Gene's years battling mental illness to getting out of Hollywood to live with her new husband, a Texas oilman, that had once been married to Hedy Lamarr. Gene wrote a wonderful memoir and she did not hold back. Mental illness was not to be talked about. Gene did and I'm sure she helped many during their own battles. Not only was Gene beautiful, but she was beautiful inside as well. Grab a cup of joe, tea, wine, eggnog and listen to Genes journey.
Thanks so much to Sloan for being a great cohost and guest. She has just finished another super duper book. Here are a few of her others
Here is the lovely Sloan's authors page. I love her books.
https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1607526457&sr=8-1
Mostly thanks to my listeners. My eyes have been achy and very strained from too much reading and computer. I took a break for a while. You really are the best!!
Love you mucho,
Grace
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
John and I discuss how the afterlife, or near afterlife was depicted in Classic Hollywood. Lots of Angels, from Cary Grant to Clarence the lovable guy from It's a wonderful life. I ask the question is there food in heaven?? John does not want to just float on a cloud and play the Harp. WE touch on reincarnation too.
One I forgot to mention is The Twilight Zone Episode A Man And His Dog. Heaven seems like it would be lots of fun. Its a fab episode and The Old Mans Dog actually saves him from taking the wrong road to Hell. The St Peter imposter said dogs were not allowed in Heaven. The dog barked near the entrance and at the man. The Old Man says I won't go to Heaven if you don't take my dog so he keeps on walking. They come across the real entrance to Heaven where his loyal dog is happily joining his guy in the heavenly place.. I love this episode. WE don't see heaven, but it sounds like fun.
Thanks so much to John for being a fab guest once again. You can find all Johns books here.
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1607015322&sr=8-2
Thanks most to the listeners. You are the best~~
Grace
xoxo
Please be safe...
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This was a fun podcast for me, as all are actually. I love Steve McQueen and its truly in his words. Hundreds of quotes with never before seen photos of the cool dude Steve. Marshall has written a couple books on Steve but this gets you right into Steve's head. His rough childhood, becoming an actor, loving riding his motorcycles and racing. He was a self admitted chauvinist and we get a peak into his three marriages. WE also see Steve in his final battle against cancer, after he was told nothing could be done, he went to Mexico to try the controversial treatment of laetrile. Steve died in a little filthy looking room in Mexico seventeen hours after a massive surgery. It is an emotional look at Steve. He was no saint. He was a living breathing cool cat and remains an iconic dude today.. Join us on a journey into Steves life in his own words.
Thanks so much to Marshall. He was fab and so easy to talk to. I love the book.
You can see Marshall and all his other books on
https://www.daltonwatson.com/Author-biography-of-Marshall-Terrill-s/1854.htm
Also on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Terrill/e/B001JOWK86?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1606313644&sr=1-2
Mostly, Thanks to you all that listen. I am so Thankful for all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving and much love,
Grace
xoxo
Please be safe...
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I just wanted to put out my preview of some shows to come, plus a promotion of the new movie Dreamland that is out now. I will be giving away 5 copies digitally.. It's based in the depression and stars Margot Robbie and Finn Cole. Margot is a crook and Finn is torn on whether to turn her in for the reward money, as his attraction to her grows..Finn needs the moolah, as it is The Depression. What Oh What will he do??
I wish you all and happy and safe Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for all of you!!
Dreamland #MargotRobbie #FinnCole #Happyandsafethanksgiving @graseanc
This was a fun podcast for me, as all are actually. I love Steve McQueen and its truly in his words. Hundreds of quotes with never before seen photos of the cool dude Steve. Marshall has written a couple books on Steve but this gets you right into Steve's head. His rough childhood, becoming an actor, loving riding his motorcycles and racing. He was a self admitted chauvinist and we get a peak into his three marriages. WE also see Steve in his final battle against cancer, after he was told nothing could be done, he went to Mexico to try the controversial treatment of laetrile. Steve died in a little filthy looking room in Mexico seventeen hours after a massive surgery. It is an emotional look at Steve. He was no saint. He was a living breathing cool cat and remains an iconic dude today.. Join us on a journey into Steves life in his own words.
Thanks so much to Marshall. He was fab and so easy to talk to. I love the book.
You can see Marshall and all his other books on
https://www.daltonwatson.com/Author-biography-of-Marshall-Terrill-s/1854.htm
Also on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Terrill/e/B001JOWK86?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1606313644&sr=1-2
Mostly, Thanks to you all that listen. I am so Thankful for all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving and much love,
Grace
xoxo
Please be safe...
You can find me at
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Twitter, Instagram, Wordpress
Also on facebook
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltowngroup
I'm on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
I talk to my friend Alexis Hunter about her book Joi Lansing..A Body To Die For..A Love Story. Its the story of Alex's love of her life who she met when she was 22. Joi was a sex symbol, a glamour puss deluxe, singer and comedic actress. Joy was in her early forties and the time was 1970's. Blonde bombshells were out and the groovy look was in. Alex takes us through their friendship that turned into love. Joi's battle with cancer and a warning to beware what you have put into your body. In Joi's case silicone injected directly into her breasts. Read, read ,read about anything you may be thinking about using. The book is touching, funny at times, and of course sad. Its a very good read.
Alex is now designing jewelry.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Alexishunterjewels?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=894514684
They are beautiful. I got some myself for gifts for friends.
https://www.amazon.com/Joi-Lansing-Body-Alexis-Hunter-ebook/dp/B014LCWPAK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y2HMIDWL32X2&dchild=1&keywords=joi+lansing...a+body+to+die+for&qid=1605970797&sprefix=Joi+Lansing%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1
Thank you so much for Alex coming on the show.
Mostly thanks to my listeners.
Love you all,
Grace
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I'm also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I'm also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
April and I discuss what we believe is the most iconic love story of classic Hollywood..Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Sparks flew on the set of Cleopatra and it was a relationship filled with passion and pain. in part2 we discuss their marriage, their movies, the passion and the flame dying down. We discuss their divorce and remarriage and were they the love of each others life..
Thanks so much to my pal April. I love working with her. She has her own podcast where she and her partner review newer flicks. You can check it out here.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540
you can also find her on Facebook, twitter and instagram.
Thanks mostly to my listeners. You are the best. If you know other classic Hollywood lovers, please pass this down. Theres something for everyone
Grace
xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
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www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I'm also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
April and I discuss what we believe is the most iconic love story of classic Hollywood..Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Sparks flew on the set of Cleopatra and it was a relationship filled with passion and pain. Part 1 we discuss their meeting, the back and forth on Richards part on whether he should leave his wife Sybil. Elizabeth had no doubts of kicking Eddie to the curb (who would). Come along as we take you through this amazing true life love story.
Thanks so much to my pal April. I love working with her. She has her own podcast where she and her partner review newer flicks. You can check it out here.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540
you can also find her on Facebook, twitter and instagram.
Thanks mostly to my listeners. You are the best. If you know other classic Hollywood lovers, please pass this down.
Grace
xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
classichollywood #classichollywoodromance#lizanddick #Theburtons #elizabethtaylor #richardburton #passion #oldhollywood #vintagehollywood #truestoriesoftinsetown
I talk to Roy Widing about his book..Sluggy: Bogies Other Baby.. Mayo Methot-Star Of Stage, Screen And Wife Of Humphrey Bogart.
I loved Roy's book because I am a fan of Mayo's. A lot of people have not seen her work but if you can catch Virtue, it was on YouTube or the movie where she and Bogie fell in love Marked Women, 1937 you will see her talent and vulnerability shine through. Mayo was Bogarts third wife, the wife he left for Lauren Bacall. She gets a bad wrap because she drank a lot, as did Humphrey. They were known as The Battling Bogarts. He gave her the nickname Sluggy. He also named his boat after her...Sluggy. They were a love match. He liked, loved and admired her. Mayo was bright, talented and made him laugh. The alcohol got the best of her. She pretty much stopped working when she married Bogart. He was not the huge star he became when they married, but became one during the marriage. Find out the truth behind their marriage. Bogart was no abused husband to be sure. He was an equal participant. The book is great and you will find out a very bittersweet tidbit towards the end.
Thanks so much to Roy for being a great guest. Roy is a very talented songwriter as well so we played ourselves out with his wonderful song, Girl From The Past. It's swoon worthy..
Most of all thanks to my listeners. I so appreciate you all.
Grace
xoxo
To discover more about Roy and his music, etc, you can check out his website
www.roywiding.com
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
It's not really a spooktacular but we talk about the loveliest witch in classic TV, Elizabeth Montgomery. We discuss her privileged childhood being the daughter of Classic Movie Star Robert Montgomery, her four marriages. her up and down relationship with Agnes Moorehead. We talked dueling Derwoods and find out why Dick York left and which Dick Elizabeth liked better. Elizabeth was the queen of TV movies until she died of colon cancer at the age of 62. Herbie has extensive info and interviews. It's a very interesting listen. I enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks much to Herbie.
You can find him at
www.herbiejpilato.com
His amazons authors page
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=herbie+j+pilato&crid=28DVKKEFKMO99&sprefix=Herbie+J+Pilato%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15
Thanks mostly to my listeners,
Lots of Love,
Grace
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
It's not really a spooktacular but we talk about the loveliest witch in classic TV, Elizabeth Montgomery. We discuss her privileged childhood being the daughter of Classic Movie Star Robert Montgomery, her four marriages. her up and down relationship with Agnes Moorehead. We talked dueling Derwoods and find out why Dick York left and which Dick Elizabeth liked better. Elizabeth was the queen of TV movies until she died of colon cancer at the age of 62. Herbie has extensive info and interviews. It's a very interesting listen. I enjoyed it immensely.
Thanks much to Herbie.
You can find him at
www.herbiejpilato.com
His amazons authors page
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=herbie+j+pilato&crid=28DVKKEFKMO99&sprefix=Herbie+J+Pilato%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15
Thanks mostly to my listeners,
Lots of Love,
Grace
I talk to Boze Hadleigh, Hollywood historian and author of so many great books on classic Hollywood and classic gay Hollywood, about his new book Inside The Hollywood Closet: A Book Of Quotes.
We discuss the closet, bearding, and the horror of being found out that you were gay in Old Hollywood. Today it's much different but leading men still do not dare come out of the closet. We talk why do we care so much who was gay, or if someone was gay, or think it's horrible if someone says someone is gay. We talk rumors, quotes and so much more. As I always say I don't personally know if someone was gay, I wasn't there and they didn't tell me, hence, allegedly. For history sake does it really matter???
I had such a great time talking to Boze. He was great and fun and so knowledgable.
Thanks so much to you Boze! I hope you come on again.
Thanks mostly to the listeners,
Love,
Grace
xoxo
Boze's authors page
https://www.amazon.com/Boze-Hadleigh/e/B000APSH3M?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
I talk to Boze Hadleigh, Hollywood historian and author of so many great books on classic Hollywood and classic gay Hollywood, about his new book Inside The Hollywood Closet: A Book Of Quotes.
We discuss the closet, bearding, and the horror of being found out that you were gay in Old Hollywood. Today it's much different but leading men do not dare come out of the closet. We talk why do we care so much who was gay, or if someone was gay, or think it's horrible if someone says someone is gay. We talk rumors, quotes and so much more. As I always say I don't personally know if someone was gay, I wasn't there and they didn't tell me, hence, allegedly.
I had such a great time talking to Boze. He was great and fun and so knowledgable.
Thanks so much to you Boze! I hope you come on again.
Thanks mostly to the listeners,
Love,
Grace
xoxo
Boze's authors page
https://www.amazon.com/Boze-Hadleigh/e/B000APSH3M?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
I had such a great time talking all things Sir Alfred with Laurent. He is fun, smart and has great theories on Rear Window, Psycho, Vertigo (fascinating doozy), and The Birds. He has interviewed Tippi, Rod Taylor, Janet Leigh and many others. He produced all the extras for the Hitchcock classic collection. We ponder, laugh and I learn.
You can catch his latest documentary on HBO, Natalie Wood..What Remains Behind. He directed and produced. Its a goodie..
Here are Laurent's many accomplishments.
https://www.nedlandmedia.com/about/
Thanks so much to Laurent for being so great.
Thanks mostly to my listeners,
Love you all,
Grace
xo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
I talk to author and Classic TV Expert Herbie J Pilato. We talked all about Mary of course. Lots of good info and lots of fun. We talk her trek to stardom, which was pretty fast, her son, her foray into movies, MTM show, Mary's insecurity's resulting in a lot of plastic surgery, her marriage to grant Tinker, Grant marrying a not as cute as Mary look a like...creepy and her happy marriage to Robert Levine.. Herbie will be back to talk about Elizabeth Montgomery..
Thanks so much to Herbie. He is a doll.
Mostly thanks to the listeners.
love you all,
Grace
you can find Herbie at
www.herbiejpilato.com
Herbie's author page \
https://www.amazon.com/Herbie-J-Pilato/e/B000APA6Q8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1602517290&sr=8-1
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
I talk to my darling David Selby and he tells us about a spooktacular event that his Dark Shadows cohorts are putting on for the fans on Halloween night.. Also listen for your chance to win one of five unedited, unseen copies of Psycho..
Its a half spooktacular!!
Thanks so much to David. He is the best..
www.Davidselby.com
Thanks mostly to the listeners. You guys are the greatest..
Much Love,
Grace
xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
you can listen to podcast
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg
You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.
I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram.
Stay safe and healthy everybody..
I'm doing a lot of shows so I tell you about them. Spooktacular...Yes its that time again and a cool giveaway..
I had fun discussing with Stephen and Michael, their book Cinema '62 The Greatest Year At The Movies... When I first read the title I did a doubtful hmmmmmm. They make great points and the movies were pretty fabulous. We talk Lolita, would it be made today? The Manchurian candidate and brainwashing. Baby Jane and so much more. It was a year of very provocative films thats for sure. One thing I know is if it wasn't the best it was pretty close.
Thanks so much to Stephen Farber. You can see more about him at
www.stephenfarber.com
Thanks so much to Michael. You can find more info on Michael here.
www.mrmcclellan.com
https://www.amazon.com/Cinema-62-Greatest-Year-Movies/dp/1978808828/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IL6C0Q05ASN2&dchild=1&keywords=cinema+62+the+greatest+year+at+the+movies&qid=1601826772&sprefix=Cinema+62%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1
Mostly thanks to the listeners. Thanks for hanging in. Lots of good shows coming up.
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Grace
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I had a great time chatting with Peter Riva. This was his second time on the show and he agreed to answer questions from audience and of course, me.. Peter was honest, fun, and he even had a beer at a pub with Liz Taylor who was slamming Wild Turkey. Lots of great info. Fun listen..
Thanks so much to Peter. You can check out his books and what's he's up to on
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Thanks mostly to the listeners. Keep hanging in please. I have lots of great guests booked and will do it weekly again.
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John and I discuss some movies you might have missed, or skipped because of its title. Dodsworth sounds like a snore, but is fab fab, mail order bride Loretta young with two hunks fighting over her, would you live this year over and if so, could you change the cause of events.. Lots of good flicks.
Thanks much to John. He's a great guest. I love having him.
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I've got a great Fall lineup. It's not been steady these past couple of months but it will be weekly once again.
Grace
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John and I discuss some movies you might have missed, or skipped because of its title. Dodsworth sounds like a snore, but is fab fab, mail order bride Loretta young with two hunks fighting over her, would you live this year over and if so, could you change the cause of events.. Lots of good flicks.
Thanks much to John. He's a great guest. I love having him.
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I've got a great Fall lineup. It's not been steady these past couple of months but it will be weekly once again.
Grace
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Three times a charm with my guest Robert Matzen as we talk about his book Mission:Jimmy Stewart And The Fight To Save Europe. We learn all about James time as a pilot in World War 2 and the horror he experienced. His PTSD, his outlook on life and Hollywood after the war. We also talk about Jimmy's love of A List actresses, who he almost married, his affair with Marlene Dietrich resulting in pregnancy than an abortion. Jimmy was known as quite the ladies man...WHO KNEW?? Not me..
I want to thank Robert for being my guest again. This was his third visit and he's just great.
Mostly I want to thank my listeners. You all are the best.
xoxo
Grace
Roberts books
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April and I talk Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner. These two crazy kids were crazy about each other, and made each other crazy. They were up and down. Sometimes love just aint enough. We discuss their meeting, Frank was still married to Barbara, their eventual marriage and their horrible jealousies that drove them apart.
Thanks to April as always..
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Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate your listening.
Grace
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I talk to Dan Callahan about his fab book Barbara Stanwyck...The Miracle Woman. I had a wonderful time talking to Dan about my favorite actress. WE discussed her movies, her love life and lots more.
Thanks so much to Dan for coming on show.
https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Callahan/e/B0053V2V7G/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
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I talk to Dan Callahan about his fab book Barbara Stanwyck...The Miracle Woman. I had a wonderful time talking to Dan about my favorite actress. WE discussed her movies, her love life and lots more.
Thanks so much to Dan for coming on show.
https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Callahan/e/B0053V2V7G/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I am so thrilled you listen.
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Grace
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On part 5 of iconic love stories of classic Hollywood my pal April VeVea Whitaker and I discuss Pin up Betty Grable and Harry James. They both had crazy childhoods. They met and it was KABOOM. The problem was Harry was still married to wife numero uno and Betty was involved in a two year on and off relationship with George Raft. After some drama they married. Harry was on the road a lot and Betty stayed in Hollywood doing movies. They both got addicted to booze and gambling. Their daughters definitely did not think Betty was Mommy Bestest. She was distant and could sometimes be abusive. Harry was away he got to be Disneyland dad. There was infidelity, IRS problems and after a while absence did not make the heart grow fonder. Betty found out about Harry's infidelity (she had heard rumors but chose to ignore them) in a gossip column so that was it after 22 years of marriage. We talk after the divorce up to their deaths. We believe they loved each other up until the end.
Thanks to April as always..
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Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate your listening.
Grace
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PS
I hope you like my new little ditty of a theme song. I wrote the lyrics (took me five minutes at most..HA!) I want to give humongous thanks to Dennis Bach, who edits the show, wrote the music and produced, and the wonderful broadway babies that sang the ditty
Madeline Hamlet
and
Justin McEllroy
My cohost April VeVea Whitaker and I discuss Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and their tumultuous love story. Desi was a compulsive womanizer but thought "How could she/Lucy be mad, they're only hookers." Nice try Desi. They stuck it out for twenty years. The divorce broke not only their hearts, but millions of their fans. We discuss how they met, their whirlwind romance, their success with Desilu and finally their divorce. Each remarried but we like to think they loved each other til the end.
Thanks mucho to April for doing this with me. I love that Ms VeVea.
www.classicblondes.com
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate you all.
Love,
Grace
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In part 3 of iconic romances of classic Hollywood we discuss Tracy and Hepburn. They have been controversial since Scotty Bauers book came out and said he had sexual contact with Spencer. First he told Katherine Hepburn biographer he fixed Katharine up with one woman, then he changed it to about 120..In the Katharine book the author claims they were beards for each other. We say, poppycock..HA! He stayed married until the day he died and K and S never went out publicly. That doesn't mean its not possible about their sexuality, but beards no way. Regardless we admire both very much and I believe they loved each other. So give it a listen..
Thanks so much to April for being my partner in crime for the series..She's the best.
www.classicblondes.com
Thanks mostly to the listeners,
Much love,
Grace
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Irene is not kidding about having many lives. We talk her coming from China to USA, and finding acting success at a very young age. She dated Frank Sinatra for two years after the divorce from Mia. Frank even brought her to meet Mia. Find out how that went. We talk her time with Elvis, turning John Wayne down for a drink in his trailer, her long relationship with actor/comic Dick Shawn, what it's like to get a piggy back ride from James Stewart and so much more. Irene went on a date with Jay Sebring, and met Sharon Tate, very soon before the murders. There is so much great stuff in her book that we couldn't get to. It's a light, fun, summer read kind of book. She even was in a beach movie with Frankie and Annette and Buster Keaton..
Check out the book. It's selling everywhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Water-Color-Dream-Lives-Irene/dp/1629335622/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=watercolor+dreams%2C+the+many+lives+of+irene+tsu&qid=1593784138&sr=8-1
Thanks so much to Irene for coming on the show. I really enjoyed our chat.
Mostly thanks to you listeners. I so appreciate it.
Love you,
Grace
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We talk the very iconic and much written about love story of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. They met when Lauren was 20 and Bogie was 45. A huge age difference but it worked. We talk Bogarts guilt about leaving Mayo "Sluggy" Methot. They married and life was exciting. Lauren learned the ropes of Hollywood through Bogies pals and became one of the boys. Bogie at first was not keen on kids, but they had two. We talk their life, their loves, flirtations. The end of their love story came when Bogie was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. We discuss Laurens search for love after his death. They had it all....but did they?
Thanks so much to my pal April for doing this with me. Our blonde bombshell series was lots of fun and I know the listeners will enjoy this. WE've got some great love stories coming up..I have a new friend name for April and I, Grapril. I know Cornball deluxe.
You can find April at www.classicblondes.com and on twitter and instagram
Mostly thanks to the listeners. If you have any classic Hollywood pals tell them to give this show a listen. There really is something for everyone.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
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Yay, we, April VeVea Whitaker and I are finally starting our summer series on Iconic love stories of classic Hollywood. We are starting with Gable and Lombard, they had happiness, Clark still cheating. Then of course Caroles tragic demise. WE discuss how they met and what Clark became after Carole died.
Sit back or run or garden with water, a cup of Joe, Beer or wine and enjoy our journey with our Iconic love stories.
Thanks so much to my pal April for doing this with me. Our blonde bombshell series was lots of fun and I know the listeners will enjoy this. WE've got some great love stories coming up..I have a new friend name for April and I, Grapril. I know Cornball deluxe.
You can find April at www.classicblondes.com and on twitter and instagram
Mostly thanks to the listeners. If you have any classic Hollywood pals tell them to give this show a listen. There really is something for everyone.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.
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Stay SAFE!!!
Yay, we, April VeVea Whitaker and I are finally starting our summer series on Iconic love stories of classic Hollywood. We are starting with Gable and Lombard, they had happiness, Clark still cheating. Then of course Caroles tragic demise. WE discuss how they met and what Clark became after Carole died.
Sit back or run or garden with water, a cup of Joe, Beer or wine and enjoy our journey with our Iconic love stories.
Thanks so much to my pal April for doing this with me. Our blonde bombshell series was lots of fun and I know the listeners will enjoy this. WE've got some great love stories coming up..I have a new friend name for April and I, Grapril. I know Cornball deluxe.
You can find April at www.classicblondes.com and on twitter and instagram
Mostly thanks to the listeners. If you have any classic Hollywood pals tell them to give this show a listen. There really is something for everyone.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
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I had so much talking about to my dreamy David. Yes, he is still well known by so many from Dark Shadows, but in this podcast we talked about his making a movie with Babs Streisand, how he became pals with Joanne Woodward through Dark Shadows and her Mom. Having a cold brew with Paul Newman. George Cukor directing Rich And Famous starring Candace Bergman and Jaqueline Bisset. George loved David with longer hair. Davids meeting with Cary Grant, some of the great guest stars from Falcon Crest. Gina Lollobrigida was quite fond of David and invited him to Italy. You will have fun listening to his stories, I know I did.
Thanks so much to David for coming on the show. I'm so grateful we are friends.
Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are the best.
Love you all,
Grace
xoxo
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My friend John DiLeo and I tackle some movie dads for Fathers Day. Some are good, some are bad and some in between. I throw in a bad movie dad that was IRL a horrible father. John ponders if John Boles is really just a card board cut out and we just yakkety yak. I love talking to John.
Thanks a zillion for coming on John. You are always welcome.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate you..
Grace
xoxo
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Happy Father's Day!!
I talk to author Stephen Tapert on his wonderful book Best Actress: The History Of Oscar Winning Women. It's so fab. We start with the number one winner and go through the thirty's, forty's, fifties and some sixties. We talk the Joan and Bette feud, was it really about Franchot Tone?? Those Oscar winning battling sisters Olivia and Joan and so much more. The is a great read and Stephen knows his stuff. I know you will have lots of fun listening. WE talked for over two hours...we could have gone longer.. We talk the upsets. We talk one actress who thought the night she won the Academy Award was the loneliest of her life. Betcha won't guess. Put on your movie star shades, sip some champagne, or coffee and give a listen. I had such a great time and learned so much.
Thanks so much to Stephen. You were such a delight.
Most thanks to my listeners. Keep hanging in. Lots of other great guests coming up..
Be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Stephens book can be bought everywhere. As a PS. The pictures are rare and so great!
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Actress-History-Oscar®-Winning-Women/dp/1978808054
He's also on twitter.
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, listen notes, chartable and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Come on in and check out my Facebook page. Lots of photo's and tinseltown tidbits..
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I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
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I talk to author Stephen Tapert on his wonderful book Best Actress: The History Of Oscar Winning Women. It's so fab. We start with the number one winner and go through the thirty's, forty's, fifties and some sixties. We talk the Joan and Bette feud, was it really about Franchot Tone?? Those Oscar winning battling sisters Olivia and Joan and so much more. The is a great read and Stephen knows his stuff. I know you will have lots of fun listening. WE talked for over two hours...we could have gone longer.. We talk the upsets. We talk one actress who thought the night she won the Academy Award was the loneliest of her life. Betcha won't guess. Put on your movie star shades, sip some champagne, or coffee and give a listen. I had such a great time and learned so much.
Thanks so much to Stephen. You were such a delight.
Most thanks to my listeners. Keep hanging in. Lots of other great guests coming up..
Be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Stephens book can be bought everywhere. As a PS. The pictures are rare and so great!
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Actress-History-Oscar®-Winning-Women/dp/1978808054
He's also on twitter.
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, listen notes, chartable and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Come on and check out my Facebook page. Lots of photo's and tinseltown tidbits..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
Also check out racketeer radio. I'm proud to be a part of their classic radio station.
I talk to author Stephen Tapert on his wonderful book Best Actress: The History Of Oscar Winning Women. It's so fab. We start with the number one winner and go through the thirty's, forty's, fifties and some sixties. We talk the Joan and Bette feud, was it really about Franchot Tone?? Those Oscar winning battling sisters Olivia and Joan and so much more. The is a great read and Stephen knows his stuff. I know you will have lots of fun listening. WE talked for over two hours...we could have gone longer.. We talk the upsets. We talk one actress who thought the night she won the Academy Award was the loneliest of her life. Betcha won't guess. Put on your movie star shades, sip some champagne, or coffee and give a listen. I had such a great time and learned so much.
Thanks so much to Stephen. You were such a delight.
Most thanks to my listeners. Keep hanging in. Lots of other great guests coming up..
Be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Stephens book can be bought everywhere. As a PS. The pictures are rare and so great!
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Actress-History-Oscar®-Winning-Women/dp/1978808054
He's also on twitter.
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, listen notes, chartable and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Come on and check out my Facebook page. Lots of photo's and tinseltown tidbits..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
Also check out racketeer radio. I'm proud to be a part of their classic radio station.
This is really a part 2 on James Cagney. In this episode we concentrate on his later years and how these two fab women became friends, co authors and self proclaimed Cagnerds. I am an honorary Cagnerd. We have fun and when I call them Cagnerds I'm only teasing. I love these women. Lots to learn about the wonderful Jimmy Cagney.
You can find there book all over. Very happy you can find it here also.
https://shop.tcm.com/conversations-with-cagney-the-early-years/9781629334103
You can chat with the ladies on their wonderful James Cagney page
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I want to thank them both so much for talking about James.
Most of all I want to thank my listeners. You are the best. Stay Safe!
Love you all,
Grace
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I had a great time talking to my friend Laurie Jacobson about her new book TV Dinners..40 Classic TV Kid Stars Dish Up Favorite Recipes And Memories. We had so much fun catching up and talking about her book. She knows all the folks in the book because she became a member of the kid stars family after she married Jon Provost, who was Timmy in The Lassie Show. There are so many of our faves. Veronica and Angela Cartwright. They were from England and both so talented. You remember Veronica for her amazing performances in The Birds and The Children's Hour. Veronica continued acting as an adult. I've just recently been watching The X Files..I know 20 years later. Veronica had a major recurring part. Angela was known for Make Room For Daddy, Lost In Space and The Sound Of Music. She is now a wonderful artist. Lots of scoops.
We talk the Leave It To Beaver Crew..Larry Mondello was missing, now he's found. The Walton's The Brady Bunch, The Dick Van Dyke show, My Three Sons and so many more. They all give fave food as kids, then give yummy recipes as adults. It will make you long for wonder bread, peanut butter and Marshmallow fluff.
This is a fun podcast for these crazy days. I read the book curled up and just enjoyed seeing what happened to all these wonderful kid stars that have brightened many a generations day.
I thank Laurie so much for coming on. We did a few scoops ourselves. She is so much fun and I love her.
Mostly thanks to my listeners. I'm so excited to have heard from people that have just stumbled across the podcast.
I love you all, from my long time listeners on down. Please be safe.
Grace
xoxo
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I talked to my pal Sloan about movies that show there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some are from the depression era, WW2, and others various time periods. It was not gloom and doom. I think they are very good films.
We did this at the beginning of pandemic. Me being in the Manhattan terrified me. Sloan too as she is in L.A. I got the virus and fortunately it was not bad enough to have to be hospitalized (thankfully) Not saying it was a walk in the park either. I am much better and am finally putting this out.
Listen to the calming voice of Sloan. Turn down volume when I come on. I admit to drinking wine without food in my stomach so I sounded nasal and horrible. I'm so sorry. I horrified myself. TRUE..I learned my lesson. Voice lessons and no wine.
Sloan is great. She has written two fun and fab books. Really fun reads. She is working on another right as I write.
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So thanks a zillion to Sloan for coming on and her patience for me getting this out.
Thanks mostly to the listeners (turn me down)
Be safe!
Grace
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I talked to my pal Sloan about movies that show there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some are from the depression era, WW2, and others various time periods. It was not gloom and doom. I think they are very good films.
We did this at the beginning of pandemic. Me being in the Manhattan terrified me. Sloan too as she is in L.A. I got the virus and fortunately it was not bad enough to have to be hospitalized (thankfully) Not saying it was a walk in the park either. I am much better and am finally putting this out.
Listen to the calming voice of Sloan. Turn down volume when I come on. I admit to drinking wine without food in my stomach so I sounded nasal and horrible. I'm so sorry. I horrified myself. TRUE..I learned my lesson. Voice lessons and no wine.
Sloan is great. She has written two fun and fab books. Really fun reads. She is working on another right as I write.
https://www.amazon.com/Turner-Classic-Movies-Must-See-Sci-fi-ebook/dp/B075CRF2Z1/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sloan+deforest&qid=1588426649&s=books&sr=1-3
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So thanks a zillion to Sloan for coming on and her patience for me getting this out.
Thanks mostly to the listeners (turn me down)
Be safe!
Grace
xoxo
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I talk to author Carl Rollyson on his fab biography on one of my faves and I believe very underrated Dana Andrews. It's called Hollywood Enigma..Dana Andrews. Its a great read.Carl had access to Dana's journals that he wrote for ten years, and much info given to him by Danas Daughter. Find out how sensitive Dana was. He saved love letters, loved his wife and family. Dana was not perfect, he was an alcoholic. His wife filed for divorce to shake Dana up to get help with his drinking. He did. They stayed married. Funny stories about Joan Crawford and Dana. Alice Faye and her big time crush on Dana, while filming Fallen Angel. The tragic death of his youngest son and his one known infidelity. He was a private guy that loved his family, but has his demons.
Thanks so much to Carl for being a great guest.
All about Carl
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Mostly Thanks to all the listeners. I have some more great stuff coming up.
Much love,
Grace
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My pal author John DiLeo and I discuss ten films that should help you through these scary times. We all need the distractions. I hope you enjoy our choices.
Much thanks to John who is fabulous as ever.
Most thanks to the listeners. You are the best. Be safe, wear a mask and stay healthy.
Much love,
Grace
xoxo
PS
Peter Riva, Marlene Dietrichs grandson has kindly offered to come on the show again to answer audience questions. If you have any please pm me on my Facebook page or go to my website. You can contact me there as well.
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I talk to author and friend Stone Wallace on the 5 best gangster films of the 1930's...or at least the ones we thought were. There were so many great ones to choose from. We chose the big movie gangsters, James Cagney, George Raft, Bogie, and Paul Muni. Check to see if you agree with our choices.
As an oops, I called Bogarts character in The Petrified Forest Duke Manatee. I know its Duke Mantee. I guess I was having a wistful moment thinking about those adorable chubby sea creatures the manatees, they are also known as sea cows. Welp. Mantee is not a Manatee.
Thanks so much to Stone Wallace. He sure knows his gangsters, movie and real life.
Thanks most of all to the listeners. I have to post more. I have some ready to go and a couple that need editing. Also greetings to the new listeners that found me. Please be safe in these crazy times. Stay safe and isolate.
Much love,
Grace
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Robert talks about Audreys young life before and during The Nazi occupation of The Netherlands. More than anything Audrey loved to dance so her thoughts of dancing helped her through the hunger and the horror. Audrey actually danced and was given money which she promptly gave to The Resistance. Learn about her hunger, her Nazi sympathizers parents. Her father was held in a jail in England during the war. He later was exiled to Ireland which like Switzerland was neutral. Her mother met Hitler and was like a giddy schoolgirl. She kept her autographed gold frame photo of she and Hitler til the end of her life. In the beginning days of the takeover of the Netherlands her mother had a nazi boyfriend. She allegedly stopped in 1942 being a sweetheart to the Nazi's. Audrey loved her parents but was horrified as well.
As an adult Audrey did not talk much about her days in World War 11. She would always remember a specific act of the Nazi's that was perpetrated against her uncle and 4 more innocent men. Audrey also lent her help to the United Nations. Her last trip to Somalia had been very hard on her. Soon Audrey was diagnosed with cancer and died. She was an amazing woman and Robert captures her life so vividly.
Thanks so much To Robert. He is a wonderful guest.
Thanks mostly to you, the listeners. You are the best.
Grace
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I talk to Author Dan Van Neste about his book, They Coulda Been Contenders:Twelve Actors That Should've Been Cinematic Superstars. Dan picks twelve shoulda's and coulda's. Included the wonderful Zachary Scott best known as Monte Berigon in Mildred Pierce, Marian Marsh, Gloria Stewart, who had a comeback at 86 in The Titanic, John Hodiak best known for Alfred Hitchcocks, Lifeboat. We discuss his marriage to Anne Baxter and his tragic early death and so much more. Dan also got to interview many of those profiled and we get to know some really great behind the scenes stuff. I enjoyed Dan thoroughly as I did his book.
Thanks so much to Dan for coming on the show. He was great. Mostly thanks to you for listening. You are the best.
Grace
xoxo
Dan Van Neste
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Also sorry I've not been posting weekly podcasts. I had about 8 weeks all set for Iconic true love stories of Hollywood. My cohost for series April VeVea got engaged and is getting married in two weeks, how dare she!! Just kidding. April is the best and I wish her only wonderful things. I'm so happy for her. We had to postpone and I had to book some guests. I've got a great group coming up.
In this podcast John Dileo and I chose movies for anti Valentines Day. Ones that will not make you feel bad if you are watching alone, or worse, with someone you'd rather not be with. We both love Romance and wonderful classic Romance movies, but since I was a kid I hated how just one day a year could make people feel rotten if they don't have their Clark Gable or Ava Gardner..Or even John T Doe. It's a day where we must be consumed with cards, triple the rate flowers and heart shaped candy that is probably from last year. I have celebrated V day, but only because the people I was with wanted me to. But I always insisted on low key and they'd get Hershey's kisses the next day. I believe if you are in love every day is Valentines day. Not just this industry made day to make people feel like crap. So know there are others that think of it as just a day. There are others on social media that you should just pass on by because they present a perfect package of, 'look we are so in love, and we're cute and he's drinking champagne out of my shoe'...take heart, they will probably break up in a week. Be good to yourself. Happy UnValentines Day. Also Happy Valentines day to those who actually Love it..
Thanks so much to the very knowledgeable and fun John DiLeo. He always makes great choices and me laugh.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate you.
Grace
Be My Anti Valentines..; )
xoxoxo
John
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no song today. I have a new ditty thats not quite ready so I steer clear of licensing issues.
I enjoyed talking to Howard Johns about his book A Stolen Paradise. Its a wonderful look at what went on behind the scenes of making The Night Of The Iguana. It had a wonderful cast, Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, Sue Lyon, Grayson Hall. Of course Elizabeth accompanied her Richard. The tabloids were saying would Richard go with Ava or Sue. Guess what, he stayed with his Elizabeth. There was lots of drinking, some drama, throw in John Huston and Tennessee Williams, what a story. You will enjoy podcast and the book.
I want to thank Howard Johns for being so terrific.
Mostly I want to thank the listeners. You all are the best.
Grace
xoxo
Howard
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I talk to Robert Matzen about Carole Lombard and her fatal plane crash. He tells us theories on the flight. How Carole flying or taking the train was chosen by a toss of a coin. She and Clark Gables life up to the crash and Clark after the crash. Is it true the fight they had before she left was about Lana Turner? Carole was the first Hollywood star going on the road to sell war bonds. She sold millions of dollars worth of them. Robert not only talks about the loss of Carole, her mom and Otto, but of all the doomed passengers on flight 3. Certainly not a feel good podcast, but filled with loads of info we never knew. How such a beautiful, vital woman's life was extinguished on the side of a mountain in Nevada
Thanks so much to Robert. He was great.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I appreciate you all so much.
Grace
xoxo
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Also The Little Dutch girl about Audrey Hepburn and her time in World War11
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Chris was great. I loved her book. I loved Chris. She was the baby of the Costello family. She talks about the death by drowning of Lou Costello JR. Who was only 1 year old. Lou had asked Anne to keep the baby up so he could hear his dad on the radio. When he was told he raced home because he could not believe it. Lou went back to the studio to record the show so Lou Jr could hear him in heaven.Lou was never the same after that. She talks how her mother in law and others blamed Sue's mom Anne for the death, She retreated into alcohol as she and Lou could never talk about the death of her child. Anne felt guilty as well but it was not her fault.
She talks about the partnership of Abbott and Costello. Why they really broke up, and did Lou REALLY pay for Dean Martin's nose job.
Chris was the person her father waved help to before his collapse. Sue also found her mother dead on the kitchen floor. She died of an apparent heart attack, nine months after Lou's death also of a heart attack. Chris was only 8 years old.
Chris is now doing her own podcast and we were going to cross promote but Sue is crazy busy.
I wanted to ask about Lou wanting to change the teams name to Costello and Abbott and the studio wisely refused. Lou was a very complex man. Generous to a fault. He added so much laughter to the world.
Thanks so much to Chris
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Thanks so much to Chris She was great..
Mostly thanks to you, the listeners. You are the best.
Grace xoxo
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April and I finish our history of Blonde Bombshells series, with Marilyns final days, the day of her death and the various theories on how she died. Was it suicide, unintentional suicide, or murder.
April did a two year radio panel discussion where they read numerous official papers, and much research. April believes Marilyn either committed suicide, or accidental death. Given her intensive study of this specific subject I very much respect her opinion. Buddy Gekko AKA Buddy Grecco not so much. How convenient this photos were destroyed in the world trade center on 9/11. In a couple months I will have someone who believes her death was much more nefarious than April. I know the two sides are equally adamant. AS I said I respect all of Aprils opinions because of all her intensive research. All I know is that Marilyn was the bombshells of all bombshells. She had charisma and a radiance that jumped off the screen. Men, loved her , so did women. She was beautiful and lonely. Men used her. However she died, she left this world way too soon.
Thanks so much to April for doing this series with me. She is so great.
Thanks mostly to the listeners. I hope you enjoyed the summer series.
Grace
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Goodnight Marilyn Radio:The Investigation. The Life.The Movie
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April and I finish our history of Blonde Bombshells series, with Marilyns final days, the day of her death and the various theories on how she died. Was it suicide, unintentional suicide, or murder.
April did a two year radio panel discussion where they read numerous official papers, and much research. April believes Marilyn either committed suicide, or accidental death. Given her intensive study of this specific subject I very much respect her opinion. In a couple months I will have someone who believes her death was much more nefarious than April. I know the two sides are equally adamant. AS I said I respect all of Aprils opinions because of all her intensive research. All I know is that Marilyn was the bombshells of all bombshells. She had charisma and a radiance that jumped off the screen. Men, loved her , so did women. She was beautiful and lonely. Men used her. However she died, she left this world way too soon.
Thanks so much to April for doing this series with me. She is so great.
Thanks mostly to the listeners. I hope you enjoyed the summer series.
Grace
April
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Goodnight Marilyn Radio:The Investigation. The Life.The Movie
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William Wellman Jr
Chris Costello
Eddie Muller
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April VeVea and I on our last but not least blonde shell Marilyn Monroe. In the episodes 3 and 4 we discuss Marilyn from 1955 until 1962. We talk her miscarriages, her marriage to Arthur Miller, Her disastrous filming of The Prince And The Showgirl. Her most successful film Some Like It Hot, and the filming of her last completed film The Misfits. Marilyns trip to a mental institution and so much more.
Thanks so much to April
Mostly thanks to you all that listen. Great guests coming up when season 2 begins in two weeks.
Grace
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Part 2
My guest April VeVea talk Marilyn from her early years as Norma Jean to becoming Marilyn Monroe. We go up to 1956. In next installment will be 1956 until 1962, the finale will be the days before Marilyns death, her death and the questions that still linger. We will discuss the different theories that are out there.
This podcast is about Marilyns sad childhood to her quest for stardom and her eventual superstardom. We talk her marriage to Joe DiMaggio, her career, the films she did and her search for more. Marilyn is such a fascinating woman. We talked a lot. We hope you enjoy it.
Thanks so much to April VeVea for doing the series with me. She is so great.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are the best. please pass the word to other classic movie fans. I have so many great guests coming up.
Grace
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My guest April VeVea and I talk Marilyn from her early years as Norma Jean to becoming Marilyn Monroe. We go up to 1956. In next installment will be 1956 until 1962, the finale will be the days before Marilyns death, her death and the questions that still linger. We will discuss the different theories that are out there.
This podcast is about Marilyns sad childhood to her quest for stardom and her eventual superstardom. We talk her marriage to Joe DiMaggio, her career, the films she did and her search for more. Marilyn is such a fascinating woman. We talked a lot. We hope you enjoy it.
Thanks so much to April VeVea for doing the series with me. She is so great.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You are the best. please pass the word to other classic movie fans. I have so many great guests coming up.
Grace
April
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April VeVea is with me again to talk about our fifth blond bombshell (April calls her a pocket bombshell) Veronica Lake. We talk Veronica's rapid rise to stardom and her rapid decline, which was hastened by her alcoholism and mental illness. Veronica was disked by many of her peers and directors. She may have been a pocket bombshell, but she was a tough one. After Hollywood Veronica did some theatre and television shows then she just disappeared. She was discovered by a customer she had been waiting on at a bar. She was back in the limelight. She wrote a book and thought Hollywood would be calling her back. She was wrong. WE talk her final years and dying of liver disease caused by her alcoholism at the age of 50.Â
Thanks so much to April for being such a great guest.Â
Mostly thanks to the listeners. I so appreciate it.
Grace
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We talk blonde bombshell Veronica Lake AKA The peekaboo girl. #Veronicalake#blondebombshell#oldhollywood#TCM#classichollywoodactorsandactresses/pocketbombshell#Imarriedawithch
My summer series The History Of Blonde Bombshells has one more blondeshell to go after Gloria Grahame, The finale will be the greatest blonde bombshell of them all, Marilyn Monroe. Thanks to April VeVea for being my guest for the series. She's fab..
Gloria was the queen of 50's noir. I absolutely love her. Gloria could be funny, poignant, a great southern dame, in The Bad And The Beautiful, she won best supporting actress Oscar. She had lots of insecurities about her looks, especially her lips. She's be in heaven today with lip injections.She thought her top lip was too small so Gloria would stuff tissue in her mouth to give her bigger lips, she also used cotton. Talk about dry mouth. Se had repeated surgeries until finally the surgeon hit a nerve and her top lip was paralyzed. I thought Gloria was gorgeous regardless. She was married to director Nicholas Ray. Their marriage was falling apart while he directed and she starred in A Lonely Place. The set was no fun. Humphrey Bogart was upset he did not get his wife Lauren Bacall to be his costar. The HUGE scandal were reports that Nicholas Ray walked in on Gloria and her stepson (age thirteen) in bed together. Anthony was sent away and Gloria Was divorced. She made a bunch of great noirs like The Big Heat and Sudden Fear with Joan Crawford. To say the women didn't get along is an understatement. Then came another scandal involving Anthony Ray. Gloria at age 35 married her former stepson aged 22 in 1960. It made a great Hollywood scandal and led to a bitter child custody battle with former husbands. Anthony and Gloria were married, had two children together and eventually divorced. Her marriage to Anthony was the longest, lasting 14 years. Gloria was a strong woman but cancer eventually got her. She died in NYC at the age of 57.
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Grace
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My Blonde Bombshell expert April VeVea and I take on our 6th Blondeshell the gorgeous and very tragic Carole Landis. I did a podcast over a year ago with Caroles biographer Eric Gans, and we covered Caroles whole short life. April and I discuss her career, her marriages, Rex Harrison and ultimately her suicide. Some people, even Caroles relatives think Rex had a hand in her death. WE discuss it all.
Thanks to April for joining me in the summer series of the history of blonde bombshells. She is such a great guest and has a treasure trove of knowledge about classic movie blondes.
Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are the best. Lots of great stuff coming up.
Grace
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Part 2 We talk the life, loves, heartbreaks and scandals of Lana. Lana was a true star, and she was also a survivor. Lana was always searching for the perfect love. Lana was in love with love. We talk her mid to late years.
Thanks to April. She is fab
Thanks mostly to the listeners. Upcoming guests include
Eddie Muller from TCM's Noir Alley
William Wellman Jr. son of the great director William Wellman
Chris Costello daughter of Lou Costello
and many many more.
April
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We talk the life, loves, heartbreaks and scandals of Lana. Lana was a true star, and she was also a survivor. Lana was always searching for the perfect love. Lana was in love with love. We love Lana
Thanks to April. She is fab
Thanks mostly to the listeners. Upcoming guests include
Eddie Muller from TCM's Noir Alley
William Wellman Jr. son of the great director William Wellman
Chris Costello daughter of Lou Costello
and many many more.
April
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@aprilvevea
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My guest for The Blonde Bombshell series, April VeVea and I talk pin up queen Betty Grable. I have to admit musicals are not my favorite genre so I have not seen many Betty movies. Betty was another Blondeshell that had an incredibly pushy stage mother. She was truly awful. Betty became a star pretty early. She dated the notorious womanizer Artie Shaw, little known to her, Artie was also dating Judy Garland. Both were shocked when they found out he married Lana Turner. This guy was something else..Betty dated George Raft for two years, waiting patiently for him to divorce his wife. She realized it was never going to happen. She met Harry James at the Hollywood Canteen and the rest was history. We talk Betty's career, marriage, children. It's a good show. Lots of Betty things I never knew before.
Thanks so much to April for joining me.
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Mostly thanks for listening. I'm so grateful for you all.
Grace
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I've done a couple episodes on Mae. April VeVea, old Hollywood Historian, and blonde bombshell expert Joins me and we focused on Maes later years. She really was the eternal blonde bombshell. She was 83 year old in starring in Sextette. She was playing a 28 year old. Go Mae. She lived life on her own terms, was a feminist and a one of a kind woman. She was unique, funny and WE both love her.
I want to thank April for doing the bombshell series with me. She's the best.
Mostly thanks to the listeners. You all are the best.
Grace
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Maewest #oldhollywood #classichollywood #TCM #Blondebomshell
In the second podcast of the history of Blonde Bombshells, once again I'm joined by my friend April VeVea, classic film and classic blondes historian. She is also a blonde bombshell expert to talk about Thelma Todd. We delve into her life and career but mostly discuss her mysterious death. WE go into all the possibilities. Thelma was gorgeous, funny and beloved. Another tragic blonde bombshell. Her death is still subjected to debate today. We will never know the absolute truth.
Thanks to April, for being such a great guest and doing the BB series with me.
Mostly I thanks the listeners. You are the best..
Grace
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Thelma Todd is the second blonde bombshell we talk about #icecreamblonde #Hottoddy #Thelmatodd #Classichollywood #Tcm #Blonde Bombshell #Hollywood blonde #oldhollywood
My guest for the blonde bombshell series is Classic blonde expert April VeVea. We talk Jeans life and loves, the tragic suicide of her husband Paul Bern, the love of her life William Powell and his refusal to marry her, and her tragic death at the age of 26.