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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 162- Author Robert Miklitsch and his book I...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/07/27

In this episode, I spoke with author Robert Miklitsch and his book I Died A Million Times: Gangster Noir In Midcentury America. In the 1950s, the gangster movie and film noir crisscrossed to create gangster noir. Robert Miklitsch takes readers into this fascinating subgenre of films focused on crime syndicates, crooked cops, and capers.

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Episode 161- Lewis Stone

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/07/24

In this episode, I talk about the life of actor Lewis Stone. Doug Hess is the host!

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23:07

Episode 160- Lucilla La Verne

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2023/07/20

In this episode, author Spence Wright returns to discuss the career of Lucilla La Verne. Many of you will know her as the Evil Queen/Old Hag from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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21:30

Episode 159 author Ruby Blondell

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2023/07/17

In this episode, I spoke with author Ruby Blondell about her latest book "Helen of Troy In Hollywood" which will be out on August 1, 2023, by Princeton Press. Helen of Troy in Hollywood examines the figure of the mythic Helen in film and television, showing how storytellers from different Hollywood eras have used Helen to grapple with the problems and dynamics of gender and idealized femininity.You can preorder the book at Princeton Press and receive 30% off by using the code P325.

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11:39

Episode 158 -John Carradine

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/07/13

In this episode, I discuss the life of John Carradine. Doug Hess is the host!

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29:08

Episode 157- TCM Shut Down in England with James Lott...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/07/10

In this episode, I have a conversation regarding the TCM turmoil with a former employee JayJay Epega. TCM has officially closed airing in England. Jay Jay offers insight. James Lott JR talks about the business and social implications. Doug Hess is the host!

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21:01

Episode 156 with author Bernard F. Dick on his book...

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2023/07/06

In this episode, I discuss with author Bernard F. Dick on his book Hal Wallis: Producer to the Stars. Hal Wallis (1898-1986) might not be as well known as David O. Selznick or Samuel Goldwyn, but the films he produced—Casablanca, Jezebel, Now, Voyager, The Life of Emile Zola, Becket, True Grit, and many other classics (as well as scores of Elvis movies)—have certainly endured. The publisher of the book is the University Press of Kentucky.

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20:16

Episode 155: When Marilyn Met The Queen with Author...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/07/03

In this episode I discuss with author Michelle Morgan about her lates book "When Marilyn Met the Queen: Marilyn Monroe's Life in England" which was published by Pegasus Books and is available for purchase. In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London—on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller—to make The Prince and the Showgirl with Sir Laurence Olivier. It was meant to be a happy time . . .Doug Hess is the host!

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23:16

Episode 154- The TCM Turmoil with JLJ Media CEO...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/29

In this episode, I spoke with the President/CEO of JLJ Media James Lott Jr, and we discussed the current turmoil of TCM.

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22:46

Episode 153 - The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/26

In this episode I spoke with author Nat Segaloff regarding his latest book "The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear" which will be out on July 25, 2023. Since 1973, The Exorcist and its progeny have scared and inspired half a century of filmgoers. Now, on the 50th anniversary of the original movie release, this is the definitive, fascinating story of the scariest movie ever made and its lasting impact as one of the most shocking, influential, and successful adventures in the history of film.

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27:00

Episode 152- Red Skelton Muesum

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2023/06/22

In this episode, I spoke with Mark Kratzner who is the curator of the Red Skelton Museum. Doug Hess is the host!

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22:52

Episode 151-Author Spencer Wright

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2023/06/19

In this episode, I spoke with author Spencer Wright about his latest book Enchanted Disney: Stories of Walt, Hollywood, and Live-Action Film from BearManor Media. In its centennial year, take a journey through the history of the Walt Disney Company through the lens of the studio’s live-action films, and the life of its co-creator Walt Disney. By discussing the life and work of fifteen people who contributed to live-action features. Doug Hess is the host!

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25:56

Episode 150- Eddie Muller about his book Noir Bar

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/15

In this episode, I spoke with Eddie Muller about his book Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired By The World Of Film Noir. Mr. Muller is the host of TCM's Noir Alley and one of the world's leading authorities on film noir, taking film buffs and drink enthusiasts alike on a spirited tour through the "dark city" of film noir.Doug Hess is the host!

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24:03

Episode 149- Judy Garland Museum

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/12

In this episode I spoke with John Kelsch and Janie Heitz from the Judy Garland Museum. The museum is located in Grand Rapid, MN. Doug Hess is the host!

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18:50

Epiosde 148 - The Age of Cage with Keith Phipps

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2023/06/08

In this episode, I spoke with Keith Phipps regarding his book "The Age of Cage". Age of Cage is a smart, beguiling book about the films of Nicolas Cage and the actor himself, as well as a sharp-eyed examination of the changes that have taken place in Hollywood over the course of his career. Critic and journalist Keith Phipps draws a portrait of the enigmatic icon by looking at―what else?―Cage’s expansive filmography.Doug Hess is the host.

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Episode 147 -Author Vicki Mayer - Almost Hollywood

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/05

In this episode, I discuss with author Vicki Mayer her book "Almost Hollywood Nearly New Orleans The Lure of the Local Film Economy". Early in the twenty-first century, Louisiana, one of the poorest states in the United States, redirected millions in tax dollars from public coffers in an effort to become the top location site globally for the production of Hollywood films and television series.A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open

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Episode 146 - Camera Man by Dana Stevens

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/06/01

In this episode, I spoke with author Dana Stevens regarding her book. In this genre-defying work of cultural history, the chief film critic of Slate places comedy legend and acclaimed filmmaker Buster Keaton’s unique creative genius in the context of his time. Doug Hess is the host!

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23:22

Episode 145-Author Lesley L Coffin

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2023/05/25

In this episode, I spoke with the author Lesley L. Coffin about her book "Lew Ayres Hollywood's Conscientious Objector". Ayres became known to the public when he portrayed the leading character in the epic war film All Quiet on the Western Front. The role made him a household name, introduced him to his closest friends, brought him to the attention of his first two wives, and would overshadow the rest of his career. Doug Hess is the host!

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Episode 144 - "The Monster Movies of Universal...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/05/22

In this episode, I discuss with author James L. Neibaur his book "The Monster Movies of Universal Studios". In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than

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Episode 143- The Jimmy Stewart Museum

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2023/05/18

In this episode, I discuss with Janie McKirgan who is the President/Executive Director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum about the museum. Doug Hess is the host.

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