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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

All Episodes

33:40

Episode 67 - With Special Guest Tom Barns President...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/05/30

In this episode, we have Tom Barns President of Retroformat Silent Films which promotes education and enthusiasm about the art of silent film. It is believed that roughly 85-90% of all films made from 1896 to 1929 are lost forever. Doug Hess is the host!

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25:19

Episode 66 - Paul Muni

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/05/23

In this episode, I discuss the life of film star Paul Muni with a special guest Elsi who runs a fan account on Twitter. We discuss his youth in Yiddish vaudeville to his nominations for the Academy Awards. Doug Hess is the host!

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25:00

Episode 65 - Book Review Becoming Carol Lombard:...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/05/16

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Olympia Kiriakou, her book Becoming Carol Lombard Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy. The book is a historical critique of the development and reception of Carole Lombard's stardom from the classical Hollywood period to the present day. Doug Hess is the host!

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40:12

Episode 64 - Theme - Stars with Museums - Ava Gardner

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2022/05/09

In this episode, we are celebrating the theme of the month which is Stars with Museums. I have a great discussion with Lora Stocker who works for the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. The Ava Gardner Museum is a museum dedicated to American actress Ava Gardner and the museum holds an extensive collection of artifacts from Ava Gardner's career and private life.

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23:06

Epiosde 63 - TCM May Star of the Month - Anna May Wong

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2022/05/02

In this episode we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Anna May Wong. The film "The Toll of the Sea" made her a known, and marketable commodity in Hollywood and she became the #1 actress when a young Asian female star was need, however, leading roles were not in demand. She passed from a massive heart attach on February 3, 1961, at the age of 56.

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24:48

Episode 62 - Tinseltown - Murder, Morphine, and...

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2022/04/25

In this episode, I discuss with New York Times bestselling author William J. Mann his book Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood. In the early morning hours of February 2, 1922, William Desmon Taylor was found shot to death in his bungalow. William discusses not only the murder of Taylor but of the film industry itself. Doug Hess is the host!

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33:59

Episode 61 - Book Review Hollywood Hayday 75 Candid...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/04/18

In this episode, we discuss the book Hollywood Hayday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson. We discuss legends such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Doug Hess is the host!

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17:43

Episode 60 - Theme - Movie Trivia of Singing In The Rain

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2022/04/11

In this episode, I discuss trivia from the movie Singing In the Rain which starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Most of the characters are based on actual people. Doug Hess is the host!

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16:58

Episode 59 - TCM Star of the Month Errol Flynn

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/04/04

In this episode, we discuss Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month, Errol Flynn who gained fame in Hollywood in the 1930s. He co-starred with Olivia de Havilland in nine movies together and he passed away on October 14, 1959. Doug Hess is the host!

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43:43

Episode 58- with special guest Rob Klein

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/03/28

n this episode, I interview, Rob Klein and we discuss his archivist of iconic treasures. We discuss briefly some Star War items/stories before focusing on his items from The Adventure of Superman starring George Reeves and we discuss his authentic Superman suit from the show. Doug Hess is the host!

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22:57

Episode 57- Book discussion on Forgotten Hollywood...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/03/21

In this episode, we discuss with Manny Pacheco his book "Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History". His book focuses on the character actor and actress that consistently delivered stellar performances, and it offers a bold fresh new take on our collective past. Hosted by Doug Hess!

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14:22

Episode 56 - Early Basketball Films

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/03/14

n this episode, I discuss our theme of the month, which is early basketball films. We will discuss four films which are The Fair Co-Ed (1927 and a silent film), Campus Confessions (1938), The big Fix (1947) and Big Town Scandal (1948). Enjoy March Madness in a new way! Doug Hess is the host

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23:50

Episode 55 - George Arliss

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/03/07

In this episode, we discuss the forgotten 1929 Academy Award winner George Arliss. He won the Best Actor Oscar for playing British Minister Benjamin Disraeli in Disrali (1929). Remember to check out TCM for 31 Days of Oscars all March long. Doug Hess is the host!

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22:08

Episode 54 - Early Lincoln Movies

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/02/28

In this episode, we discuss five early movies of President Abraham Lincoln. The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln (1924), Abraham Lincoln (1924), Abraham Lincoln (1930), Young Mr. Lincoln (1939), Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940), and The Face of Lincoln (1956). Doug Hess IS the host!

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101:40

1 Year Anniversary Episode with Special Guests!

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/02/21

One of JLJ Media's most popular audio series gets a special video treatment! Creator/Producer/Host Doug Hess is joined by former guest hosts who have appeared during the first year of the program! Happy 1 year Anniversary to Forgotten Hollywood and thank you fans!

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28:01

Episode 52 - Book Tyrone Power Gender, Genre, and...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/02/14

In this episode, we discuss the book "Tyrone Power: Gender, Genre, and Image in Classic Hollywood Cinema" with author Dr. Gillian Kelly. We discuss his 25 year career and some of his 50 plus movies. Doug Hess is the host!

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22:54

Episode 51 - TCM Star of the Month - Henry Fonda

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2022/02/07

In this episode, we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Henry Fonda. He was a soft-spoken American who played characters that projected integrity and quiet authority. His final screen role was On Golden Pond (1981) and it finally won him an Oscar. Doug Hess is the host!

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8:25

Epiosde-50-Pat-Buttram

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/01/31

In this episode, I discuss the career of Pat Buttram. Many of you may remember Pat as "Mr. Haney" on the long-running CBS comedy Green Arces. In 1982 Pat founded the Golden Boot Award to honor actors, directors, stunt people, and other industry professionals. Doug Hess is the host

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13:02

Episode 49 - Clara Bow

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2022/01/24

n this episode, I will be discussing Clara Bow who rose to stardom during the silent film era of the 1920s and successfully made the transition to "talkies" in 1929. Clara was called the “It” Girl after she played in It (1927), the popular silent-film version of Elinor Glyn's novel of that name. She personified the vivacious, emancipated flapper of the 1920s. Doug Hess is the host!

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29:12

Episode 48 - Book Interview About Face_ The Life and...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2022/01/17

n this episode, I speak with Meredith Ponedel, niece to Dottie Ponedel who was a make-up artist to the stars. Dottie rose to the top of her field in classic Hollywood and she talks about her 25-year-long close friendship with the legendary Judy Garland. Doug Hess the host!

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