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Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a podcast about Old Hollywood and the classic film era, where you can learn about the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood’s Golden Age and the few years surrounding it. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Old Hollywood, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I’ll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. I will talk about their careers, of course, but

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36:27

Patsy Kelly

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Patsy Kelly: One-half of one of the 1930's most popular comedic duos whose name was forgotten within a decade... but she was never gone. She didn't fit the mold of the perfect 1940s actress, so she just kept herself busy in other entertainment avenues until Hollywood was ready for her again. She lived life her own way, and she was strong. Listen now!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A documentary titled "This Is… Patsy Kelly" by Lori-Suzanne Dell;

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History of the Hollywood Sign (Bonus Teaser!)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Enjoy this special release of a Stars of the Golden Age bonus episode! Please visit patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast to learn more about the bonus content available. Next week we'll be back to our regular episodes covering fantastic golden age stars!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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EXTRA Anniversary Special!

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/06/02

This is a special extra episode commemorating one year of Stars of the Golden Age! No biographies in this episode... Just me talking about the journey of this podcast and my goals for the future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Burt Lancaster (Sensory-Sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Burt Lancaster (sensory-sensitve...no background/transition music)The dashing leading man with the mad trapeze skills. Circus performer turned actor turned circus performer turned actor again... and producer. The man could do it all. He was hard-working, determined, and put his heart into the causes he believed in. Listen now!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: a book titled Burt Lancaster: An American Life by Kate Buford; a documentary titled Burt Lancaster: Daring to

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45:05

Burt Lancaster

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Burt Lancaster: The dashing leading man with the mad trapeze skills. Circus performer turned actor turned circus performer turned actor again... and producer. The man could do it all. He was hard-working, determined, and put his heart into the causes he believed in. Listen now!PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: a book titled Burt Lancaster: An American Life by Kate Buford; a documentary titled Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach from The Hollywood Collection; an interview of

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35:02

Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons (sensory sensitive, no background/transition music)The two Nosiest Nellie's in Hollywood history! They could make careers and they could ruin careers. Listen now to hear about each of their rises to fame of becoming the most powerful gossip columnists in the golden age of Hollywood. PLUS a little extra surprise... COCKTAIL PARTY!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: an article from The Saturday Evening Post titled The Career

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37:08

Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/20

The two Nosiest Nellie's in Hollywood history! They could make careers and they could ruin careers. Listen now to hear about each of their rises to fame of becoming the most powerful gossip columnists in the golden age of Hollywood. PLUS a little extra surprise... COCKTAIL PARTY!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: an article from The Saturday Evening Post titled The Career that Fear Built: Hedda Hopper Ruled the Gossip Business; cartoonresearch.com; the once

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26:43

Fatty Arbuckle & The Death of Virginia Rappe (special...

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Enjoy this special extra episode... a crossover episode with The Wanted Files podcast covering the death of actress Virginia Rappe and the trials of superstar Fatty Arbuckle following her mysterious death.If you want to hear more of The Wanted Files, find The Wanted Files with A.C. Roberts wherever you listen to your podcasts!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Rock Hudson, PART 2 (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/14

The conclusion of Rock Hudson's story (sensory-sensitive... no transition/background music)Episode Sources: A book titled Rock Hudson: His Story by Sara Davidson and Rock Hudson; a documentary titled Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed; amfAR.org; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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34:54

Rock Hudson, PART 2

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/13

The conclusion of Rock Hudson's story.Episode Sources: A book titled Rock Hudson: His Story by Sara Davidson and Rock Hudson; a documentary titled Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed; amfAR.org; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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35:09

Rock Hudson, PART 1 (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Rock Hudson (sensory-sensitive, no background/transition music:) The screen god who had to live a very secret life just to live the life he wanted. He accomplished so much in his life, but he may be best known for the way he left this world. Listen now to see there was so much more to this remarkable man.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: a book titled Rock Hudson: His Story by Sara Davidson and Rock Hudson; a documentary titled Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed;

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38:11

Rock Hudson, PART 1

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Rock Hudson: The screen god who had to live a very secret life just to live the life he wanted. He accomplished so much in his life, but he may be best known for the way he left this world. Listen now to see there was so much more to this remarkable man.PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: a book titled Rock Hudson: His Story by Sara Davidson and Rock Hudson; a documentary titled Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed; amfAR.org; Wikipedia; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising

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Audrey Hepburn (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Audrey Hepburn (sensory-sensitive...NO added music effect:)Fashion icon, screen goddess, ballerina, and humanitarian. She survived the brutalities of WWII--just barely, in fact--and she walked away from that experience with so much strength and hope. Her final chapter of life was devoted to helping children in need. A true hero.Patreon: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Audrey Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End, part of the Hourly History series; a documentary

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49:53

Audrey Hepburn

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Audrey Hepburn: Fashion icon, screen goddess, ballerina, and humanitarian. She survived the brutalities of WWII--just barely, in fact--and she walked away from that experience with so much strength and hope. Her final chapter of life was devoted to helping children in need. A true hero.Patreon: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Audrey Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End, part of the Hourly History series; a documentary titled Audrey (Netflix;) UNICEF at

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46:01

Bob Hope (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Bob Hope: sensory sensitive (no transition/background music)This man gave the world over 80 years of entertainment greatness. He rose the ranks from vaudeville to radio to movies to television to everything else in between. Most importantly, though, he devoted an astonishing amount of time to US troops, having supported and entertained troops overseas with his USO tours in every war and conflict that occurred between WWII to the Gulf War. He was the best emcee in the biz, a generous philanthropist,

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48:16

Bob Hope

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Bob Hope: This man gave the world over 80 years of entertainment greatness. He rose the ranks from vaudeville to radio to movies to television to everything else in between. Most importantly, though, he devoted an astonishing amount of time to US troops, having supported and entertained troops overseas with his USO tours in every war and conflict that occurred between WWII to the Gulf War. He was the best emcee in the biz, a generous philanthropist, and just soooo funny. Bob Hope gave the world so

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Lena Horne (sensory-sensitive)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/16

LENA HORNE— sensory sensitive (no transition/background music)Lena Horne was a trailblazer in the film industry. She was the first black American to be signed to a long-term contract with a major Hollywood film studio. Her childhood was heartbraking, she was forced into a life she didn't want, and she came out a hero. A highly entertaining hero. Her career spanned 8 decades. She was unstoppable. Listen to her inspiring story now!Lena Horne in Panama Hattie:

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55:09

Lena Horne

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/15

LENA HORNE: Lena Horne was a trailblazer in the film industry. She was the first black American to be signed to a long-term contract with a major Hollywood film studio. Her childhood was heartbreaking, she was forced into a life she didn't want, and she came out a hero. A highly entertaining hero. Her career spanned 8 decades. She was unstoppable. Listen to her inspiring story now!Lena Horne in Panama Hattie: https://youtu.be/wBr1getTVrE?si=SnXs4tRLYQLllXfDLena Horne American Masters Interview:

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65:13

Robert Mitchum

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Actor Robert Mitchum graced movie and television screens from the 1940s into the 1990s. He had such a cool and unique presence, and just wait until you hear about the wild life he led! Robert Mitchum was no ordinary man. His story is quite a wild tale... listen now!PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastBUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/GoldenAgeEpisode Sources: A book titled Robert Mitchum: Baby, I Don’t Care by Lee Server; a book titled Robert American Legends: The Life of Robert

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45:09

Lucille Ball (Part Two)

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast ·

2025/04/01

The conclusion of Lucille Ball's amazing life story. Make sure to listen to Part One before you dive into this episode! In this episode I talk about Lucy and Desi's marriage, their children, I Love Lucy, and all of the amazing projects Lucille Ball conquered after I Love Lucy.PATREON: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastBUY ME A COFFEE: buymeacoffee.com/GoldenAgeEpisode Sources: Lucille Ball's autobiography, Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball; a book titled AKA Lucy by Sarah Royal;

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