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13:09

The Film Noir Story: From Pulp to Paris

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2026/01/10

Step back into the fog-drenched streets of postwar Hollywood, where shadows whispered secrets and crime wore a fedora. In this first episode of The Film Noir Story, Sterling Blake takes you from the smoky pages of hardboiled pulp fiction to the boulevards of liberated Paris — where the term “Film Noir” was born. Discover how the moral twilight of the 1940s shaped a new cinematic language: cynical detectives, dangerous women, and cities bathed in rain and regret. From The Maltese Falcon to Scarlet

15:34

Hollywood’s Great Detectives

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2026/01/07

From the smoky streets of film noir to the glamorous elegance of 1930s mystery classics, this CLASSIC COOL mini-documentary dives into the world of Hollywood’s most iconic detectives. From Philo Vance and Perry Mason to Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and the unforgettable femmes fatales, we trace how the detective evolved on screen — from polished gentlemen sleuths to the hardboiled private eyes of the 1940s. With rare clips, archival footage, and stylish narration, this film celebrates the timeless

13:47

Marilyn - The Final Cut

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2026/01/06

On August 4, 1962, Marilyn Monroe left this world, leaving behind a mystery… and a glow that never faded. Sixty-three years later, CLASSIC COOL pays tribute with this stylized documentary capsule — a sensitive portrait narrated by Sterling Blake, blending archive footage, forgotten memories, whispered secrets… and songs from a vanished Hollywood. 🎙️ As a final homage, enjoy our original swing-era inspired song: “Marilyn, Marilyn”, performed by the CLASSIC COOL orchestra and the radiant voices of

16:21

RetroStory - Shanghai Mist Over The Bund

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2026/01/04

SHANGHAI: MIST OVER THE BUND — A CLASSIC COOL RetroStory Production Step back into the fog-soaked streets of 1930s Shanghai — a city of shadows, jazz clubs, whispered deals, and dangerous liaisons. In this atmospheric CLASSIC COOL short feature, our cameras drift through the Bund at nightfall, where neon lights flicker against the mist rising from the Huangpu River. Here, East meets West… glamour meets intrigue… and every silhouette could be a spy, a lover, or a ghost of an empire fading into

15:51

RetroStory: The Last Dance of Weimar. Berlin 1932-1933

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2026/01/04

RetroStory — A Passport to the Past Episode 2: The Last Dance of Weimar — Berlin 1932-33 Hosted by Sterling Blake — CLASSIC COOL Broadcasting Company Berlin, 1932. A city glittering on the edge of catastrophe. A world of cabarets, jazz bands, smoky stages, velvet curtains… and shadows creeping in from the streets outside. In this new episode of RetroStory, Sterling Blake takes you back to the final nights of the Weimar Republic — a moment suspended between brilliance and collapse. Through restored

12:59

RetroStory: Hollywood Chic

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2026/01/03

Hollywood Chic is a journey into the elegance, illusion, and glamour of classic Hollywood. From silk tuxedos and movie queens to Latin lovers, silent comedy, swing orchestras, and carefully staged myths, this RetroStory explores how Hollywood didn’t just make movies — it manufactured style, desire, and fantasy. Narrated by Sterling Blake, this episode of RetroStory – Passport to the Past revisits the golden age of cinema, when appearances mattered as much as talent, and elegance was both an art and

12:21

RetroStory – Episode 1: Paris 1927 – The Last Dance...

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/10/28

Paris, 1927 — the heart of the Roaring Twenties. A city alive with poetry, jazz, and rebellion.In this first RetroStory, Sterling Blake takes you through Montparnasse, where freedom was fashionable, and every night was a celebration of art, style, and desire. 🎙 RetroStory – A Passport to the Past brings you timeless tales from the 20th century — from the jazz clubs of Harlem to the boulevards of Paris and the golden lights of Hollywood. Produced by CLASSIC COOL Radio, where history swings to a

02:43

🎙️ Don’t Touch That Dial! | CLASSIC COOL RADIO Jingle...

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/06/09

🎙️ Don’t Touch That Dial… You’re tuned into CLASSIC COOL RADIO! Here’s our official jingle — a swinging salute to the golden age of radio and Hollywood. From Bogie & Bacall to Billie, Bing, Frank, Dean & Sammy from Broadway to Burbank — this is where rhythm meets nostalgia.

02:43

🎙️ Don’t Touch That Dial! | CLASSIC COOL RADIO Jingle...

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/06/09

10:35

Hollywood Dream for a Dime

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/06/07

A CLASSIC COOL Radiocast EpisodeStep into 1930s Hollywood — a land of dreams built on dimes and determination. Amid the hardship of the Great Depression, the movie studios rose like castles of fantasy, offering the world a dazzling escape through adventure, music, laughter, and innovation. Behind the velvet curtains, powerful moguls shaped a mythic industry, turning unknown faces into eternal stars. Sound was new, animation was magic, and every movie ticket promised a brief taste of hope and

11:15

1939 – Hollywood on Fire (Video Edition)

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/06/07

Step back in time… 1939. War looms over Europe. The world teeters on the edge of chaos. And yet, in Hollywood, the dream factory burns brighter than ever. Join Sterling Blake, veteran journalist and radio voice of KWCCR, as he takes you behind the velvet curtain—into a year where movie screens sparkled with Technicolor fantasies, while reality grew darker by the day. 🎥 This is the enhanced video version of the CLASSIC COOL podcast episode. ▶️ Watch on YouTube:

11:13

1939 Hollywood on Fire

CLASSIC COOL Radio ·

2025/05/25

Step back in time... 1939. War looms over Europe. The world teeters on the edge of chaos. And yet, in Hollywood, the dream factory burns brighter than ever. Join Sterling Blake, veteran journalist and radio voice of KWCCR, as he takes you behind the velvet curtain—into a year where movie screens sparkled with Technicolor fantasies, while reality grew darker by the day. From Gone with the Wind to The Wizard of Oz, from studio moguls to war propaganda—this is the untold story of a golden year at the

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