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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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24:43

Episode 390- When Caesar Was King

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/12/22

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4:58

Episode 389- Disney's Animated Classics: A...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/12/18

In this episode I spoke with author Stephn Rötzsch Thomas about his book "Disney's Animated Classics: A Comprehensive Guide." In Disney's Animated Classics, Stephen Rötzsch Thomas explores the iconic features from the studio's first 100 years, from Snow White to Wish. A love letter to storytelling and collaboration, each chapter takes readers behind the scenes of a different movie, uncovering the hidden secrets, creative geniuses, and surprising connections that will enthrall die-hard Disney fans

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9:55

Episode 388- Flip Wilson

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2025/12/15

Guest Host James Lott Jr picks one of his heros to talk about. Flip Wilson: The Groundbreaking King of 1970s Television Clerow “Flip” Wilson Jr.Born: December 8, 1933Died: November 25, 1998Profession: Comedian, Actor, Writer, ProducerClaim to Fame: First Black TV superstar and highest-paid performer of his era Flip Wilson wasn’t just a comedian — he was a cultural shift. He opened doors, redefined representation, and proved a Black entertainer could dominate primetime television on his own

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24:46

Episode 387- King Kong vs Godzilla

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2025/12/11

In this episode, I spoke with author Thom Shubilla about his latest book "King Kong vs Godzilla -"The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known". Popular culture in 1962 experienced many notable firsts. That year, The Beatles released their debut single “Love Me Do” in England, The Beach Boys first LP, Surfin’ Safari, was stocked on record store shelves, The Rolling Stones played their first shows, Dr. No marked the opening James Bond adventure to hit theaters, Marvel Comics’ “The Incredible

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22:13

Episode 386 -Joan Crawford a Womens Face with author...

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2025/12/08

In this episode, I spoke with author Scott Eyman regarding his book "Joan Crawford A Women's Face'. Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive biography of Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, drawing on never-before-seen documents and photos from the Crawford estate.

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13:42

Episode 385- The First Black B**ch on Television:...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/12/04

Guest Host James Lott JR remembers the ground breaking role of Dominque Devereaux on the 80s hit soap Dynasty and the actress who played her.

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32:40

Episode 384 -Miracle on 34th Street: The Making of a...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/12/01

In this episode I spoke with author Jeffrey Paul Thompson about his latest book "Miracle on 34th Street: The Making of a Christmas Classic ". Despite having been made into three TV movies, a radio drama, a stage play, a Broadway musical, a feature-film remake in color, and a book adaptation, the 1947 black-and-white film of Miracle on 34th Street still remains the favorite version of this modern Christmas classic. Forgotten Hollywood Fav Christmas Movies is on Amazon.com

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31:34

Episode 383- Love Johnny Carson with Mark Malkoff

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/11/24

In this episode I spoke with Mark Malkoff about his book "Love Johnny Carson". A wildly entertaining book by one of the world’s most obsessed and informed fans of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host.Doug Hess is producer and hostForgoten Hollywood is on Facebook.The Books are on Amazon

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23:15

Episode 382-The Hollywood Fix with Richard Kirshenbaum

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2025/11/20

In this episode I spoke with Richard Kirshenbaum about his latest book " The Hollywood Fix". This masterful and sweeping novel is based on true stories from the studio system era and PR machines which have not only created legends but exposed the dirty business of keeping the stars shiny and clean.

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24:43

Episode 381- Making Mary Poppins with author Todd...

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2025/11/17

In this episode, I spoke with author Todd James Pierce about his book "Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of a Classic Film". Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time―and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.

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9:53

Episode 380- Butterfly McQueen and that Famous Saying

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2025/11/14

Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about Butterfly McQueen! Butterfly McQueen was an African American actress and dancer, best remembered for her role as Prissy in the classic 1939 film Gone With the Wind. Her distinctive, high-pitched voice and expressive personality made her unforgettable to audiences — but her legacy extends far beyond that one film.Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.The books are on Amazon.

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9:31

Episode 379 -On Dangerous Ground

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/11/10

Guest Host James Lott Jr talks On Dangerous Ground (1951), directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Robert Ryan and Ida Lupino:Release year: 1951. Runtime: 82 minutes. Genre: Film noir / crime drama. ✅ Critical & Audience ReceptionOn Rotten Tomatoes, it has a Tomatometer rating of 89% (based on 19 Critics).On Metacritic, its score is listed as “Generally Favorable” with a score of 78. The film is appreciated for its striking visuals, contrasting urban and snowy rural settings, and its score by

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22:14

Episode 378-The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

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2025/11/06

In this episode I spoke with author Chris Yogerst about his latest book "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". Few lines of movie dialogue have had greater impact than the most famous line from John Ford’s 1962 masterpiece The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: “This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” Although critics of the day did not realize its magnitude, with time The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance has become cemented in our popular culture. This film connects to nearly

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20:11

Episode 377- Breaking Away: The Quintessential...

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2025/11/03

In this episode I spoke with author Steve Basford about his book "Breaking Away: The Quintessential Underdog Movie". Breaking Away, released in 1979, is the quintessential underdog movie, earning numerous award nominations and ranking in multiple Top Ten lists. Why is it so popular, to this day?What is Breaking Away about, a bike race? The race is the climactic ending of the movie, but a small portion. It's a story about class differences, honesty, pride, family, relationships, romance, and changing

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32:03

Episode 376- E! Networks CO Founder Larry Namer

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/10/30

Larry Namer is an American entertainment entrepreneur, television visionary, and media innovator best known as the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Namer began his career as a cable TV engineer before moving into programming and business leadership roles across the industry. In 1990, he and his partner developed the idea for what became E!—a 24-hour network focused on Hollywood, pop culture, and entertainment news. The network grew into a global brand that

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22:00

Episode 375-Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's...

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2025/10/27

In this episode I spoke with Barry M. Putt, Jr about his book "Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's Greasy Spoon". Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel’s Greasy Spoon (A Guide to the Feature Film, the TV Series, and More) takes you behind the scenes of one of television’s most beloved sitcoms. It all started with Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award–winning film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Learn how the movie and series were developed, peruse the fact-filled episode log, and test your Alice

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21:19

FH Ep 374-Pre-Code Essentials

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/10/23

In this episode, I spoke with Danny Reid about his latest book "Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood's Untamed Era, 1930-1934". With unparalleled freedom in the Golden Age of Hollywood, movies produced during the “pre-Code” era between 1930 and 1934 boldly confronted a wide range of provocative subjects, including sexual freedom, the glorification of outlaws, racial taboos, and class consciousness. Films of the period include beloved classics likeGrand Hotel(1932) and King Kong(1933)

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22:11

Episode 373-Bringing Song and Dance to the Screen!

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, I spoke with author Thomas Hischak about his book "Bringing Song and Dance to the Screen! Directors of Golden Age Hollywood Musicals". The role directors have played in American cinema cannot be overstated, particularly how they shaped and developed the medium during Hollywood's golden age. Little appreciation has been paid though to the individual directors' accomplishments with regards to the musical film, a genre that remains popular today. When the first film musicals were made,

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22:23

Episode 372- A Short History on Film

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/10/16

In this epiosde, I spoke with one of the co-authors, Wheeler Winston Dixon about his book "A Short History of Film, 4th Edition". This updated and expanded edition of A Short History of Film provides an accessible overview of the major movements, directors, studios, and genres from the 1880s to the present. Succinct yet comprehensive, with more than 250 rare stills and illustrations, this edition provides new information on contemporary horror, comic book, and franchise films; issues surrounding

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22:56

Episode 371- "Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock’s...

Forgotten Hollywood ·

2025/10/13

In this episode, I discuss with author Stephen Rebello his book "Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock’s Dazzling, Subversive Masterpiece Strangers on a Train". Take a deep dive into the shadows and light of one of the most subversive, corrosively funny, and beloved suspense thriller masterworks as author Stephen Rebello unravels for the very first time the tense and drama-filled story of the making Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train.

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