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From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Steve Cubine & Nan McNamara

If the Golden era of Old Hollywood is your thing, our podcast is for you! If you want TYRONE POWER instead of TOM HARDY, JENNIFER JONES instead of JENNIFER LAWRENCE, or ROBERT MITCHUM rather than ROBERT PATTINSON, thenFROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN is the gin joint for you. Each week, writer and producer STEVE CUBINE and actress and writer NAN MCNAMARA explore, discuss, and dissect the magical, mysterious, amusing, and sometimes bizarre tales of Old Hollywood. So sit back and revisit a time when

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"GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH" (160)

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2026/10/05

EPISODE 160 - “GEORGE BRENT: CLASSIC CINEMA’S STAR OF THE MONTH” - 10/05/2026This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re shining our Star of the Month spotlight on one of classic Hollywood’s most dependable—and surprisingly fascinating—leading men: GEORGE BRENT. Handsome, sophisticated, and effortlessly charming, Brent appeared opposite some of the biggest actresses of the Golden Age, including Davis, Stanwyck, Garbo, Loy, Rogers, Oberon, and Sheridan. But his off-screen life was every

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43:31

“TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN...

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2026/09/28

EPISODE 159 - “TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & COMPANY: HIS ESSENTIAL SCREEN ACTORS” - 9/28/2026This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re thrilled to welcome back one of our favorite guests, acclaimed author and film historian John DiLeo, for a fascinating conversation about his book Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors. John takes us inside the extraordinary world of Tennessee Williams on film, exploring the actors who brought his unforgettable characters to life—and what

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40:26

"HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL" (158)

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2026/09/21

EPISODE 158 - “HOLLYWOOD 101: MOVIES GO BACK TO SCHOOL” - 9/21/2026Class is officially in session! Join us this week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign as we celebrate the ritual of going back to school. We will explore some of our favorite films about teachers, students, schools, colleges, and the strange, funny, dramatic, and sometimes downright terrifying worlds of academia. From inspiring educators and unforgettable classrooms to rebellious students and lessons that go far beyond the

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49:07

"Beyond The Hollywood Sign: World Cinema With Alicia...

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2026/09/14

EPISODE 156 - “BEYOND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN: WORLD CINEMA WITH ALICIA MALONE” - 9/14/2026This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re going around the world with one of our favorite film people—Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone! Alicia joins us to talk about her wonderful book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, a personal tour through 52 remarkable films spanning decades, continents, and cultures. We talk about the movies that opened her eyes to

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39:50

“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” -...

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2026/09/07

EPISODE 156 - “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026Known as “the girl with the perfect face,” Linda Darnell was one of the biggest stars at 20th Century Fox. In the latest episode ofFrom Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we will be spotlighting her as our September Star of the Month. From her humble beginnings in Dallas to her remarkable rise to stardom to the unforgettable performances that made her one of classic Hollywood’s most captivating screen actresses, this episode

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43:25

FBTHS #155 / #14 - "Paws, Claws & Closeups-...

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2026/08/31

“PAWS, CLAWS & CLOSEUPS: HOLLYWOOD’S FAMOUS ANIMAL STARS” - 8/31/2026 (155/14)From RIN TIN TIN to LASSIE to TRIGGER, to TONTO, from the 1974 film "Harry and Tonto," who can resist those cute, furry little nuggets who can straight-out steal a scene right out from under the most trained Shakespearean thespian with the wag of a tail, the flop of an ear, or the purr of a cry? In this episode, Steve and Nan explore some of the four-legged stars who have won the hearts of millions during the classic era

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31:38

“THE YACHT, THE MOGUL & THE MYSTERY: THE DEATH OF...

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2026/08/24

EPISODE 154 - “THE YACHT, THE MOGUL & THE MYSTERY: THE DEATH OF THOMAS INCE” - 8/24/2026Discover one of Hollywood's greatest unsolved mysteries in the latest episode ofFrom Beneath The Hollywood Sign. Join Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara as they unravel the strange and still-debated death of movie mogul Thomas Ince—a story filled with glamorous yacht parties, powerful Hollywood legends, whispered cover-up theories, and one of the most enduring scandals of the Golden Age. Was Ince's death simply a

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44:48

“JACK & MABEL ALBERTSON: IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY” - (153)

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2026/08/17

EPISODE 153 - “JACK & MABEL ALBERTSON: IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY” - 8/17/2026 Hollywood history is filled with famous acting families, but few sibling stories are quite as surprising—or as entertaining—as that of JACK and MABEL ALBERTSON. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we look back at the remarkable lives and careers of a brother and sister who took very different roads to show business success. Jack became one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors. He won an Oscar

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45:06

“WHO GETS THE LAST DANCE? STEVE & NAN RANK THE...

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2026/08/10

“WHO GETS THE LAST DANCE? STEVE & NAN RANK THE ASTAIRE & ROGERS FILMS” - 8/10/2026(152)This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we're putting on our dancing shoes for one of classic Hollywood's greatest screen pairings: FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS. From dazzling Art Deco ballrooms to unforgettable musical numbers, we're attempting the impossible—ranking every Astaire & Rogers film from least favorite to absolute masterpiece. Which classics soar to the top? Which ones deserve another look

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39:52

“VAN HEFLIN: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” -...

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2026/08/03

“VAN HEFLIN: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 8/03/2026(151)Some actors become legends because of their larger-than-life personalities. Others earn that status simply because they're so believable that you forget they're acting at all. VAN HEFLIN belonged firmly in the second category. An Academy Award winner and one of the most respected performers of Hollywood's Golden Age, Heflin built an extraordinary career playing ordinary people with uncommon depth, honesty, and humanity. Whether

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39:18

"CEDRIC GIBBONS: ARCHITECT OF HOLLYWOOD DREAMS" (150)

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2026/07/27

EPISODE 150 - “CEDRIC GIBBONS: ARCHITECT OF HOLLYWOOD DREAMS” - 7/27/2026This week, we’re going behind the scenes of Classic Cinema to focus on an artist who had a huge impact on the visual storytelling of film. You may not even know his name, but he is credited on over 1000 films. What would The Wizard of Oz be without the Emerald City? What would The Women be without Mary Haines’ divine apartment? And what would the Oscar statuette be without this man’s design? Of course, we’re talking about

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33:04

“DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” -...

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2026/07/20

EPISODE 149 - “DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” - 7/20/2026This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan step inside one of the most magical places in Hollywood history—the legendary Hollywood Canteen! During World War II, some of the biggest stars in the world traded movie sets for serving trays, dish towels, and dancing shoes, all to give visiting servicemen and women a night they would never forget. Bette Davis, John Garfield, Marlene Dietrich, Hedy Lamarr, Rita

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49:39

"CATCH A WAVE: HOLLYWOOD'S BEACH MOVIE CRAZE" (148)

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2026/07/13

EPISODE 148 - “CATCH A WAVE: HOLLYWOOD’S BEACH MOVIE CRAZE” - 7/13/2026 This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we dive into the sun-soaked beach movie craze that swept America in the late 1950s and 1960s. From the wholesome charm of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello to the cultural phenomenon of Gidget and the romantic drama of A Summer Place, we're exploring the films that made surf, sand, sunshine, slapstick comedy, and catchy music the ultimate recipe for fun. Along the way, we'll

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44:05

“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: BARBARA STANWYCK”...

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2026/07/07

“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: BARBARA STANWYCK” - 7/06/2026 (147) Anyone who’s listened to From Beneath the Hollywood Sign for any length of time, knows that BARBARA STANWYCK is the all-time favorite actress of Steve and Nan. This week, we will be discussing the remarkable life and career of this legend. What can you say about Stanwyck? Tough, talented, fiercely independent, and endlessly versatile, she could break your heart in Stella Dallas, make you laugh in The Lady Eve, and leave you

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48:44

"REEL PATRIOTS: AMERICA'S STORY ON SCREEN" Jun 29,...

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2026/06/29

“REEL PATRIOTS: AMERICA’S STORY ON SCREEN” - 6/29/2026 (146) As America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, Steve and Nan take a cinematic journey through some of the most patriotic films ever made in the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign. From stirring wartime dramas to inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice, and the American spirit, Steve and Nan share their personal favorites, explore the history behind these beloved classics, and discuss why these films continue to

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43:10

“STEVE & NAN CELEBRATE MARILYN MONROE’S 100th...

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2026/06/22

“STEVE & NAN CELEBRATE MARILYN MONROE’S 100th BIRTHDAY” - 6/22/2026 (145) In honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, From Beneath the Hollywood Sign celebrates the enduring magic of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and influential stars. In this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite Marilyn Monroe films, exploring the performances, charisma, comedic brilliance, and screen presence that made her a timeless icon. From sparkling comedies to memorable dramatic turns,

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46:01

“HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY...

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2026/06/15

EPISODE 144 - “HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026 Hollywood has always been a family affair. In this episode, we explore some of the entertainment industry's most enduring dynasties, from the swashbuckling legacy of the Fairbanks family to the influential Montgomerys to the acclaimed generations of the Fondas and the multi-talented Hustons. Discover how these iconic families shaped the history of film, passed their craft from one generation to the next,

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39:39

“GUESS WHO’S NUMBER ONE?: STEVE & NAN RANK...

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2026/06/08

EPISODE 143 - “GUESS WHO’S NUMBER ONE?: STEVE & NAN RANK TRACY/HEPBURN FILMS” - 6/08/2026 One of the most dynamic duos in film history is undoubtedly the teaming of SPENCER TRACY and KATHARINE HEPBURN. This chemistry was electric. Over the course of their careers, they appeared in nine films together — covering a wide range of genres. They were in everything from Westerns (“The Sea of Grass”) to film noirs (“Keeper of the Flame”) to what would become their specialty, romantic comedies (“Pat and

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34:33

“LUCILLE BREMER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” -...

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign ·

2026/06/01

EPISODE 142 - “LUCILLE BREMER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 6/01/2026 One of those fascinating “what happened to her?” MGM stories is LUCILLE BREMER. Bremer was an elegant redheaded dancer who MGM clearly thought was going to be their next big musical star after ELEANOR POWELL had stepped away. She had the glamour, the dancing ability, the carriage… she looked like she belonged in Technicolor. However, her career lasted only a few short years, and during that time, she worked with

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33:24

“THE GARDEN OF ALLAH: COCKTAILS, SCANDALS & MISCHIEF”

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2026/05/25

“THE GARDEN OF ALLAH: COCKTAILS, SCANDALS & MISCHIEF” - 5/25/2026 (141) Once upon a time, there was a magical, decadent hotel in Hollywood where stars could avoid the scrutiny of the public and studio executives and really let their hair down. And, boy, did they! It was a place where there were no rules, there was a party every night, and the rich and famous could frolic carelessly around the pool - and sometimes in the pool, fully dressed. This magical place was the Garden of Allah — the

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