Some Like It Classic

The television western Maverick aired from 1957-1962 and catapulted its leading man, James Garner who played the lead role of Bret Maverick, into a Hollywood movie star. Breaking all traditional stereotypes of television westerns, and introducing audiences to its first anti-hero, it was love at first sight. It starred the delightful Jack Kelly as brother Bart Maverick, and before he was James Bond...

You know him as the King of Cool, a daredevil on motorcycles, and one of the most iconic film actors in cinema history but did you know Steve McQueen got his breakthrough role in a television western? Discover why he reluctantly decided to do the show, learn about his very special relationship with the “other” Ringo, and why he staged a car accident to temporarily get out of his contract. Host Tam...

She was spotlighted on Turner Classic Movies when artist Mimi Pond confessed “Movies Made Me Do It!” Find out what films inspired her to follow her dreams as an artist, her experience covering the TCM film festival for the New Yorker, and how her career as a cartoonist, illustrator, and author was directly connected to her love for classic film. Hosted by Tami Goveia. Follow everywhere @likeitclas...

Olivia De Havilland was undeniably one of the foremost leading ladies of the silver screen during the classic Hollywood era. In this episode discover how her serendipitous pairing with Errol Flynn came about, turning them into box office magic, and the REAL story of how she landed the iconic role of Melanie in 'Gone with the Wind' which is true Hollywood gold.

Where are you when we need you, Carl Reiner? That’s the question still ringing in the entertainment industry since the passing of one of the most prolific comedy voices to grace our screens. Carl Reiner broke ground as an actor and writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows where he would meet his lifelong friend and fellow collaborator, Mel Brooks. Creator of the iconic Dick Van Dyke show would be...

“Some people have youth, some have beauty – I have menace.” Edward G. Robinson made a legacy career out of playing some of the most menacing figures in cinematic history, and yet his life was filled with enormous beauty and a drive for justice. Discover why he said his life began at the age of 10, how Hollywood lured him away from a successful Broadway career, and what movie he almost turned down...

Howard Hughes discovered Jane Russell at the age of 18, casting her in his film “The Outlaw”; A decision that would catapult Jane into stardom, rock the moral compass of the entertainment industry, and forever position her as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated sex symbols. In this episode, we go beyond the glamour to discover what lay at the heart of this woman and highlight her talent that ran th...

Classic film actress Irene Dunne is altogether one of the most renowned, successful, and seemingly underrated actresses of her time. In this episode, guest host, director Norman Buckley joins Some Like It Classic to talk about this 5-time academy award nominee, her ethereal talent that Cary Grant described as “..having perfect timing in comedy.. “ and her extraordinary body of work that today rema...

Some Like It Classic debuts with spotlighting classic hollywood actress Ida Lupino. Known for her stellar performances on the movie screen much less is known about her groundbreaking role as a director and roots as an independent filmmaker. This episode shares her journey from hollywood starlet to pioneering filmmaker that even Martin Scorcese recognizes as "...a singular achievement in American c...

Creator/Producer/Host Tami Goveia explains what you can expect from this new series about Old Hollywood!