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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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7:47

FH 466- Guns of the Timberland (1960) and Alana Ladd

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/10/05

Guns of the Timberland (1960) is a 91-minute Western starring Alan Ladd, Jeanne Crain, Gilbert Roland, and Frankie Avalon, directed by Robert D. Webb and released by Warner Bros. It’s based on Louis L’Amour’s novel Guns of the Timberlands.Alan Ladd’s 16-year-old daughter, Alana Ladd, made her screen debut, playing Avalon’s love interest.Alana Ladd (1943–2014) was an actress and the daughter of Alan Ladd and actress-turned-agent Sue Carol. Born in Hollywood on April 21, 1943, she had a brief screen

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5:22

FH Mini Spotlight- John Wayne’s 10 Least Known Films

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/10/03

Hosted by James Lott JrJohn Wayne played some very interesting characters before he became famous! Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!

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5:52

Episode 465- Dakota (1945)

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/10/01

Dakota (1945) is a Western adventure with romance, comedy, and some surprisingly serious themes about land, settlement, and corruption. Starred John Wayne!Guest hosted by James Lott Jr.Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.. Follow us!

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23:14

Episode 464-I'm a Believer: My Life of Monkees,...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/28

In fascinating, star-studded anecdotes, original Monkee Micky Dolenz takes readers from his starring role at age 12 as TV's "Circus Boy," to the open casting call that brought the Monkees together, through the creative conflicts that finally drove them apart. Along the way you'll find hilarious anecdotes about his adventures as a Monkee―the girls, the parties, the celebrities―as well as the harder-edged realities of a life lived in front of a camera. The Monkees 60th anniversary edition contains a

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3:20

FH Mini Spotlight: 10 Facts about Susie Singer Carter

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/26

Episode 463 is an interview with her and Doug Hess. Check this out and then that episode. Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!

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23:04

Episode 463-Susie Singer Carter

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/21

Susie Singer Carter is an American writer, director, producer, actress, and podcast host whose work often explores family, caregiving, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. Drawing from her experience caring for her mother, she created the acclaimed short film My Mom and the Girl, starring Valerie Harper. She also co-hosts the podcast Love Conquers Alz, which focuses on Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiving, and the people whose lives are affected by them.Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.

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5:28

FH Mini Spotlight- My Fav Twilight Zone Episode

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/19

James Lott Jr shares his favorite Twilight Zone Episode. Check out the interview with Doug Hess and Alan Sepinwall here on Forgotten Hollywood.Forgotten Hollwyood is on Facebook!

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23:42

Episode 462- Alan Sepinwall And His Book, "Serling: A...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/17

Doug Hess talks with famed TV Critic and Commentator Alan Sepinwall about his new book on Rod Serling and the classic TV show The Twilight Zone!

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9:46

Episode 461- More Than Nostalgia

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/14

Forgotten Hollywood stands for so many things. James Lott Jr shares what we mean and what we showcase on this show!Forgotten Hollywood is on FacebookForgotten Hollywood Books by Doug Hess and James Lott Jr are on Amazon!

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6:02

FH Mini Spotlight - 10 Chicago films between 1929-1970

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/12

James Lott Jr is IN Chicago this weekend and lists 10 films set in Chicago.

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7:17

Episode 460- The Forgotten Hollywood Reference Books

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/10

Doug Hess and James Lott Jr have 4 Books out on Amazon! Take a listen and then go buy one or all four!

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6:03

FH Mini Spotlight- Famous Animals on TV (1950-1970)

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/05

Some are super famous. Some are forgotten..until now!

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25:39

Episode 459- "The Cinema of Wes Anderson" with author...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/09/03

Host Doug Hess talks with author Whitney Dilley and her book "The Cinema of Wes Anderson"

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11:19

Episode 458- WE Want to Hear From YOU

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/31

Doug Hess and James Lott Jr come together and talk to YOU!

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19:56

Episode 457- The Films of Alfred Hitchcock with...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/27

In this episode I spoke with author David Stereitt about his book "The Films of Alfred Hitchcock."

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5:47

Episode 456: The Number 5 TV Shows From 1950 to 1969

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/24

Being the Number 5 show during a season could mean several things, but does it mean a show becomes iconic? Take a listen to hear the list. James Lott Jr is the guest host. Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.

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4:37

FH Mini Spotlight- American soaps from 1950-1975

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/22

American daytime network soap operas that aired at some point from 1950 through 1975, it's a surprisingly large group. I'm including shows that began before 1950 if they were still airing during this period, and shows that premiered by the end of 1975. Guest Host James Lott Jr

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7:42

Episode 455- Forgotten Soap Opera Episodes

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/20

It’s one of the saddest parts of television history. Thousands of episodes of American daytime soap operas from the 1950s, ’60s and into the ’70s are gone, and in many cases the networks themselves deliberately erased them. Guest Host talks about the whole debacle.

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10:42

Episode 454- Why We Feel Remembering Forgotten...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/17

James Lott Jr talks about the importance of shows like this one.Forgotten Hollywood books on Amazon.Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!

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7:19

FH Mini Spotlight- More Meyer Lansky

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2026/08/15

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