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Forgotten Hollywood

Producer/Creator/Host Doug Hess takes you on a journey back in time and shares with you pieces. of Hollywood you may or may not have known about!

tv & film film history

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Episode 453- "Body Horror" with Xavier Aldana Reyes

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2026/08/13

In this episode I spoke with Xavier Aldana Reyes about his book "Body Horror". Xavier Aldana Reyes provides an engaging introduction to the inner workings of body horror, tracing its evolution from foundational works such as The Fly (1986) and Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) to recent films like Raw (2016) and The Substance (2024).

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21:11

Episode 452- The Lansky Legacy with Meyer Lansky II

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2026/08/10

IN this episode I spoke with Meyer Lansky grandson, Meyer Lansky II about his new book "The Lansky Lagacy: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky". Written by Meyer Lansky’s grandson, this definitive portrait of the legendary “Mob’s Accountant” chronicles the singular life of the business entrepreneur who built a gambling empire, perfected money laundering, established a more efficient Mafia, and changed the course of organized crime forever—featuring never-before-seen personal letters, photographs,

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3:40

FH Mini Spotlight- Hollywood's First Native American...

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2026/08/08

James Young Deer (born James Young Johnson; 1876–1946) was one of the earliest Native American filmmakers in American cinema and a true pioneer of the silent film era. He was an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer at a time when the motion picture industry was still in its infancy. Although he was long identified as Winnebago, modern research indicates his ancestry was from the Nanticoke people of Delaware, and aspects of his public identity were later embellished for show business. Young

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5:21

Episode 451- Hollywood's 1st Native American Movie...

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2026/08/06

Guest host James Lott Jr spotlights the Silent Film actress.Lillian St. Cyr's career was groundbreaking. She became one of the first Native American women to achieve star status in American motion pictures, working during the silent era alongside her husband, director James Young Deer. Although many of her early films are now lost, she remains a pioneering figure in Hollywood history and is widely recognized as one of the first Native American film star

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31:02

Episode 450- Tom T Tran from "Good Morning Vietnam"

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2026/08/03

In this episode, Warren Croom and I spoke with Tom T. Tran the actor who played Taun in the film "Good Morning, Vietnam". Forgotten Hollywood is on FacebookForgotten Hollywood books are on amazon!

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3:22

FH Mini Spotlight-the Hollywood Museum Marilyn Monroe...

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2026/08/01

On August 5, 2026, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) The Hollywood Museum located the Historic Max Factor Building) and some of our celebrities and personalities that have performed over the past 70 years thru today, will commemorate the 64th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death by holding a special event surrounded by the recently unveiled 100th birthday Marilyn Exhibit. Stars of today will read letters they wrote to Marilyn. The Hollywood Museum has re-dedicated the

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6:39

Episode 449- Little Caesar

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2026/07/30

Forgotten Hollywood is on FB!Forgotten Hollywood Books on Amazon.Produced/Hosted by Doug Hess!

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4:36

Episode 448- Justin Henry

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2026/07/27

TO date, the youngest actor nominated for an Academy Award. He co starred at 8 years old in Kramer vs Kramer.

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2:13

FH Mini Spotlight: The Top 10 Films 100 Years Ago

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2026/07/25

JLJ shares the Top 10 grossing films of 1926

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24:07

Episode 447- "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood...

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2026/07/23

In this episode I spoke with author Thomas "Tom" Schatz about his latest book "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood and The Studio System's Last Hurrah". Between 1989 and 2004, all the old studios either merged with other media giants or were swallowed up by even bigger diversified behemoths, leading to an infusion of money and fast-tracking the digital revolution. Yet even as CGI and piles of cash fueled a new breed of blockbusters―Batman and Titanic, Toy Story and The Lord of the Rings―an indie

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7:50

Episode 446- The Number 1 Film 100 years ago

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2026/07/21

Guest host James Lott Jr talks about the number one of 1926 and its director!

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4:34

FH Mini Spotlight- Latina Actress Nominees and...

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2026/07/18

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3:44

Episode 445- Latino Actors Nominated (and Wins) in...

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2026/07/16

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25:47

Episode 444-" I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe...

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2026/07/13

In this episode, I spoke with author Andrew Wilson about his book " I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes". Publishing one hundred years after her birth, Andrew Wilson’s biography of Marilyn Monroe is a kaleidoscopic tour of her life told through 100 captivating snapshots.

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24:28

Episode 443- But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition

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2026/07/09

In this episode I spoke with author Kristen Lopez about her latest book "But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition". What makes a good love story endure? Is it the courtship? The obstacles along the way? The happy endings (or in some cases, heartbreaking conclusions)? Author Kristen Lopez explores 40 beloved screen adaptations of the book world's great romances to reveal what makes these works resonate across decades. Out on July 28, 2026

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6:34

Episode 442 - Looking Back Isn't Always Pretty

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2026/07/06

Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about looking back at all parts of Forgotten Hollywood!

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6:04

Mini Spotlight- The Oz Books

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2026/07/03

There is more to read than just the WIzard of Oz. James Lott Jr is the host.

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23:17

Episode 441- Greta Garbo and the Rise of the...

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2026/07/02

In this episode I spoke with the author and grandnephew to Greta, Scott Reisfield. Greta Garbo didn't just change film. She changed what it meant to be a woman. Long before "feminism" entered the mainstream, Greta Garbo was showing women around the world how to live, love, work, and claim independence on their own terms. Her performances felt startlingly real at a time when acting was still theatrical and restrained. Women didn't just watch Garbo. They recognized themselves in her.

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11:34

Episode 440- The 1st Soundtrack to a Hollywood FIlm

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2026/06/29

There are two answers! James Lott Jr guest hosts and explains.

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10:29

Episode 439- Show Updates From Doug Hess

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2026/06/25

Follow Forgotten Hollywood on Facebook.Buy the books on Amazon.Doug Hess is the creator and producer, he shares some news with you all!

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