Forgotten Hollywood

In this episode, I speak with author Cathy Fitzgibbon Rudolph on her book Paul Lynde A Biography His Life, His Love(s) and His Laughter. This book will let you into the heart and soul of Paul Lynde. Best remembered for outrageous jokes on The Hollywood Squares, as Uncle Arthur from Bewitched, and as the frantic father in Bye Bye Birdie, Paul was never satisfied with his career - or his personal li...

In this epiosde I discuss with author Jason Isralowitz regarding his book Nothing To Fear Alfred Hitchcock and The Wrong Man which will be released on January 14, 2023. in 1956, the world's most famous director focused his lens on an issue that cuts to the heart of our criminal justice system: the risk of wrongful conviction. The result was The Wrong Man, a wrenching and largely overlooked drama b...

In this episode, I speak with author Kevin Mori on his book Third Act a Novel of Buster Keaton. "Buster Keaton had been a child prodigy in vaudeville and a star of the silent screen. But by the age of 40, he had been left behind by Hollywood. His fortunes changed following a chance meeting on the set of The Wizard of Oz. Eleanor Norris was a dancer under studio contract using her classical trainin...

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In this episode I speak with author Herbie J Pilato regarding his book The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas: Treasure House of December Memories Revealed. Doug Hess is the host! goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode my guest is Karolyn Grimes, many of you know her as Zuzu from It's A Wonderful Life. She was also in another "Christmas Movie" The Bishop's Wife as well as many other films. Karolyn worked with Jimmy Stewart, Carey Grant, David Niven, John Wayne, and Lewtta Young to name just a few of the stars she was in films with.

In this episode I have a conversation with Lara Gabrielle about her new book "Caption of Her Soul The Life of Marion Davies ". From Marion Davies's humble days in Brooklyn to her rise to fame alongside press baron William Randolph Hearst, the public life story of the film star plays like a modern fairy tale shaped by gossip columnists, fan magazines, biopics, and documentaries. Yet the real Marion...

In this episode, I discuss with author Adrienne McLean her latest book "All for Beauty Makeup and Hairdressing in Hollywood's Studio Era". We discuss the men and women that have been overlooked for years regarding the hard work they do to keep the stars shining. You can check out Adrienne and order her book at https://www.adriennelmclean.net/ Doug Hess is the host

In this episode, I interview Caroline Young regarding her book "Crazy Old Ladies The Story of Hag Horror". From the moment Bette Davis served up a dead rat to Joan Crawford in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? a subset of camp horror films was born. The ‘Hag Horror’ genre exploited the former Oscar-winners and glamour queens who had effectively built Hollywood, transforming them into grotesque cari...

In this episode, I speak with author Elva Green who wrote a book about her father. The book is "Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900 Black American Entertainment Pioneer". Doug Hess is the host! for more goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I discuss with Heather Massie on her one-person performance of Hedy Lamarr. We chatted about what it takes to perform a one person show and the research that was needed to write and perform. Doug Hess is the host! Also goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I discuss with author Debra Warren her book "Robert Preston Forever The Music Man". We discuss his early career, love life, and of course his Broadway and Film version of The Music Man. Doug Hess is the host! goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I speak with Kate Fortmueller about her book Below the Stars: How the Labor of Working Actors and Extras Shapes Media Production. Despite their considerable presence in Hollywood, extras and working actors have received scant attention within film and media studies as significant contributors to the history of the industry. Looking not to the stars but to these supporting players...

In this episode, I discuss with the author Christina Lane regarding her book Phantom Lady Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Women Behind Hitchcock. This book is the first biography of one of the most influential women of Hollywood's golden era. Doug Hess is the host

In this episode, I speak with Hugo Moley, the grandson of the browed, triple-chinned, and plummy-voice English act Robert Moley. Robert was in theatre, and films and was also a writer. He garnered an Oscar nomination for playing the simple-minded monarch Louis XVI in Marie Antoinette (1938). He passed as a result of a stroke in Reading, Berkshire, at the age of 84.

In this episode I have JayJay Epeda and Dave King filling in for Cliff Robertson's only publicist Steven Thompson who was unable to come on due to a scheduling conflict. We chat about the legendary Cliff Robertson, Uncle Ben himself for the movie Spiderman, talking Batman, The Twilight Zone, and the Columbia Pictures scandal that saw him blacklisted by Hollywood. Doug Hess is the host! Patreon.com...

In this episode, I discuss with author Author Steve Taravella his Book Mary Wickes I Know I've Seen That Face Before. Mary is a face that many recognize but few can recall her name and in fact, many people believe she was in shows or films that she never was in. Here a few behind the scenes stories on Mary's life.

In this episode, I speak with Burt Kearns regarding his latest book which will be out in November titled Lawrence Tierney Hollywood's Real Life Tough Guy. He was Hollywood's "tough guy", on-screen and off (arrested 70 times). Lawrence is remembered as the title character in Dillinger (1945) and as the consummately brutal lover of Claire Trevor in Born to Kill (1947).

In this episode, I interview author Noah Isenberg on his book "Billy Wilder on Assignment". We discuss Wilder's early years before he became the screenwriter iconic filmmaker for films like Sunset Boulevard and Some Like It Hot. Doug Hess is the host! for more goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I speak with author Will Scheibel regarding his book Gene Tierney Star of Hollywood's Home Front. We talk about American film history that is long overdue on one of Hollywood's most popular stars during the 1940s. Gene starred in numerous classics, including Leave Her to Heaven, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and Laura. Doug Hess is the host! for more goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I discuss with author Carl Rollyson his book Hollywood Enigma: Dana Andrews. This is a biography of the great noir actor who perfected the male mask of steely impassivity. Doug Hess is the host1 for more goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

Recorded an episode with Carol Hollenbeck aka Carol Holland when she filmed the movie Eden Cried (1967). This is one that TCM would consider Underground. Doug Hess is the host! for more and bonus extras goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I interviewed Brian Downes, Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum. We discuss John Wayne's career and what you can expect to find in the museum. when you visit them in Winterset, IA. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss with Author Dan Callahan his book Barbara Stanwyck The Miracle Women. The book describes Barabra Stanwyck as a savvy, sexy and inspirationally hardworking actress. Doug Hess is the host! for more goto Patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I speak with Kelli Marshall who runs the Chicago Movie Tour and a Gene Kelly fan page. We discuss the impact that Chicago has on the movies and her passion for Gene Kelly's work. Doug Hess is the host!