Forgotten Hollywood

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...

In this episode, I discuss July's TCM Star of the Month Dana Andrews. He was a leading man in the 1940s and 1950s starring in such roles as Laura (1944) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). Andrews suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his later years and spent his final days in a nursing facility. He died of congestive heart failure and pneumonia in 1992, aged 83. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss the career of Gene Kelly with a special guest Mrs. Gene Kelly (Patricia Ward Kelly). Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss with Scott McGee of TCM's regarding his latest book Danger on the Silver Screen: 50 Films Celebrating Cinema's Greatest Stunts. We will revisit some of the films that spotlight the underappreciated craft that is a must in filmmaking. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss with Mrs. Anthony Quinn the career of her husband Anthony Quinn. We discuss everything from his film career to his love of books, to his writing and paintings. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss with Don Sanders the June TCM Star of the month Judy Garland. She was one of the biggest, most tragic movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Era. Judy was a much-loved character whose warmth and spirit, along with her rich and exuberant voice, kept theatre-goers entertained with an array of delightful musicals. Doug Hess is the host! Don Sanders stars in several JLJMedia Audi...

In this episode, we have Tom Barns President of Retroformat Silent Films which promotes education and enthusiasm about the art of silent film. It is believed that roughly 85-90% of all films made from 1896 to 1929 are lost forever. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss the life of film star Paul Muni with a special guest Elsi who runs a fan account on Twitter. We discuss his youth in Yiddish vaudeville to his nominations for the Academy Awards. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Olympia Kiriakou, her book Becoming Carol Lombard Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy. The book is a historical critique of the development and reception of Carole Lombard's stardom from the classical Hollywood period to the present day. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we are celebrating the theme of the month which is Stars with Museums. I have a great discussion with Lora Stocker who works for the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. The Ava Gardner Museum is a museum dedicated to American actress Ava Gardner and the museum holds an extensive collection of artifacts from Ava Gardner's career and private life.

In this episode we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Anna May Wong. The film "The Toll of the Sea" made her a known, and marketable commodity in Hollywood and she became the #1 actress when a young Asian female star was need, however, leading roles were not in demand. She passed from a massive heart attach on February 3, 1961, at the age of 56.

In this episode, I discuss with New York Times bestselling author William J. Mann his book Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood. In the early morning hours of February 2, 1922, William Desmon Taylor was found shot to death in his bungalow. William discusses not only the murder of Taylor but of the film industry itself. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss the book Hollywood Hayday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson. We discuss legends such as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, I discuss trivia from the movie Singing In the Rain which starred Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Most of the characters are based on actual people. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month, Errol Flynn who gained fame in Hollywood in the 1930s. He co-starred with Olivia de Havilland in nine movies together and he passed away on October 14, 1959. Doug Hess is the host!

n this episode, I interview, Rob Klein and we discuss his archivist of iconic treasures. We discuss briefly some Star War items/stories before focusing on his items from The Adventure of Superman starring George Reeves and we discuss his authentic Superman suit from the show. Doug Hess is the host!

In this episode, we discuss with Manny Pacheco his book "Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History". His book focuses on the character actor and actress that consistently delivered stellar performances, and it offers a bold fresh new take on our collective past. Hosted by Doug Hess!