Forgotten Hollywood

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!

In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Churchill who is the author of Movies Are Magic: The Director's Cut. We also discuss her top 10 back to school movies. Doug Hess is the host! For more goto patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I have Warren Croom as a co-host with me as we speak with James Tomlison about his father David Tomlison. Many of you know David for playing Mr. Banks in Mary Poppins. However, did you know he had a career on the London stage before he went to Hollywood? Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I interview Chris Korman who talk about his father Harvey Korman and his book "OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son. Chris also talks about his fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry. Doug Hess is the host! also join Patreon.com/forgottenhollywood

In this episode, I discuss with Sandy Schreier her book Hollywood Gets Married. Sandy Combines lavish movie stills and real-life photographs with a tour of famous on- and off-screen weddings, in a volume that discusses period bridal fashion, inside events, and the marriages of such figures as Grace Kelly, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I speak with the President and Chair Rick Miller as he shares with us the story of the Canadian Women In Film Museum and the three women it represents. During the first four years of the Academy Awards, the Best Actress Oscar went to three Canadian-born women who found their way to Hollywood, namely Mary Pickford (1929), Norma Shearer (1930), and Marie Dressler (1931). Doug Hess i...

In this episode, I have a wonderful discussion with Bela Lugosi's granddaughter Lynne Lugosi Sparks. We discuss her grandfathers career. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss with author Alison Macor her latest book Making the Best Years of Our Lives. Alison illuminates the film's journey from script to screen and describes how this authentic movie moved audiences worldwide. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I have Don Sanders back to discuss one of TCM's Summer Under The Stars, which is Ruth Roman. Rith got her big break in the RKO thriller "The Window" (1949). Ruth passed in September of 1999 at her home in Laguna Beach at the age of 76. DOug Hess is the host

Episode 75 - MGM Hollywood's Greatest Backlot with Michael Troyan In this episode, I discuss with Michael Troyan his book MGM: Hollywood's Greatest Backlot. His book is an illustrated history of the soundstage and outdoor sets where MGM produced many of the world's most famous films. Many iconic films such as The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and Be-Hur to name a few films. Doug Hess Is the ho...

In this episode, I discuss with John DiLeo his latest book, There are No Small Parts 100 Outstanding Film Performances with Screen Time of 10 Minutes or Less. We cover films from 1935 to 2019 spanning 85 years of film history. These 100 artists create full-blown characterizations within minimal screen time. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss with Tobert Welch his grandfather A. Arnold "Buddy" Gillespie who was the Head of the Special Effects Department at MGM. His career spanned 40 years at the studio working on such hits as WIZARD OF OZ (1939) with Judy Garland, BEN HUR (1959) with Charlton Heston, BEN HUR - A TALE OF THE CHRIST (1925) with Ramon Novarro, FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956), and well over 400 other ti...