Vanguard of Hollywood

Shelley Winters Avoids Sequined Harem Pants and John Garfield Refuses to Rat on His Friends to HUAC. From 1951, it’s He Ran All the Way.

Lana Turner Rocks a Turban and Hot Pants, John Garfield is the First Major Star to Entertain the Troops, Bette Davis Says YES, and Lana and Julie Really Are Just Friends. From 1946, it's The Postman Always Rings Twice.

John Garfield is a Fighter, Inspires Hollywood’s Future Rebels, Asks for His Man-Maker, and Just May Give You $200.  Shannon introduces Star Spotlight John Garfield.

Alfred Hitchcock is the Master of Suspense, Grace Kelly Isn’t Cold, and Jimmy Stewart Stands a True Hero in Every Sense of the Word. From 1954, it’s Rear Window.

Jimmy Stewart Becomes a Western Star, Talks with Horses, Finds True Love, and Makes a Million Dollars. From 1950, it's Winchester '73.

Jimmy Stewart Is a Bomber Pilot and the Highest Ranking Star in the Military, Lives in Henry Fonda’s Playhouse, and If You Ever Make a Film About An Angel Getting Wings, He’s Your Guy.  From 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life.

Jimmy Stewart Can Dance and Proves He’s a Leading Man, Henry Fonda Has 35 Cats, Greta Garbo Moves Far Away, and Frank Capra’s Name Is Above the Title. Join Shannon for 1939's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Jimmy Stewart Plays the Accordion, Hates Oatmeal, Builds Model Airplanes with Henry Fonda, Loves His Wife, Is a War Hero, and A Genuinely Nice Guy. But don't mess with him! Shannon introduces Star of the Month Jimmy Stewart.

Shelley Winters Ditches the Glamour, Elizabeth Taylor Can’t Have Babies, George Stevens Dives Into a Lake, and Frank Sinatra’s Got Two Words For You.  Join Shannon for the final episode of this month's star, Shelley Winters.

Shelley Winters Speaks Southern Brooklynese, Proves She’s a Blonde Bombshell Who Can Act, Is Roommates with Marilyn Monroe, and Inspires Marilyn to Smile with Her Mouth Open and Break A Leg!  From 1947, it's A Double Life.

Shelley Winters Likes to Eat, Is a Blonde Bombshell, Wins Two Oscars, Romances Hollywood’s Hottest Men, and Shares a Mink Coat with Marilyn Monroe!  Shannon introduces the Star of the Month, Shelley Winters.

Catherine Deneuve Loves Fancy Shoes, Hates Her Last Name, Is As Private as Garbo, Becomes the Face of Chanel, Splurges on Houseplants, and Makes Mick Jagger Her Best Man.  Here are QUITE a few things about Catherine Deneuve you didn’t know!  Discover this elusive French icon in this Special Edition episode of Vanguard of Hollywood.

Harrison Ford Breaks His Arm While Doing Carpentry, Peter Cushing Wears Slippers and Smells of Lavender, Carrie Fisher Doesn’t Lose 10 Pounds, and George Lucas Abandons the Film. Don't miss this final week of Star of the Month, Peter Cushing, as Shannon presents Star Wars!

Peter Cushing Creates Frankenstein, Kills Dracula, and Finds Film Stardom while Christopher Lee Serenades Him with Opera. Shannon Explores Peter’s Hammer Horror Years!

Peter Cushing Falls Down a Flight of Stairs, Vivien Leigh Buys Him Model Soldiers, Laurence Olivier Is Knighted, and Shows Acrobats How to Swan Dive!  Join Shannon for 1948's Hamlet.

Peter Cushing Kills Dracula, Is Afraid of the Dark, Loves His Wife, Has An English Sense of Humor, Goes Vegetarian, and Adores Marmalade!  Shannon introduces this month's star,  "the gentleman of horror," Peter Cushing.

Dorothy Dandridge Tragically Dies at Age 42, and Endures More in Her Last Six Years of Life Than Anyone Ever Should, But the Amazing Strides She Made with Her Career Onscreen Are Still Felt and Appreciated Today.  Join Shannon for Her Farewell to This Month's Star, Dorothy Dandridge.

Dorothy Dandridge is Nominated for an Oscar, Proves She’s Sexy, Becomes a Mega Star, and Takes the Cannes Film Festival by Storm! From 1954, it's Carmen Jones.

Dorothy Dandridge Works Hard for Her Daughter, Fights Jim Crow on the Nightclub Scene, Insures Her Designer Gowns for $250,000, And Proves She’s An Actress to Be Reckoned With. From 1953, it's Bright Road.

Dorothy Dandridge Is the First Female African American Movie Star, Marries a Nicholas Brother, Loves to Cook, And Gives Marilyn Monroe a Leotard! Join Shannon for her introduction to this month's Star of the Month, Dorothy Dandridge.

Esther Williams Breaks Her Neck, Finds Fulfillment Post-Stardom, Becomes a Godmother to an Olympic Sport, and Proves This Million Dollar Mermaid Could Act! Shannon concludes this month's celebration of Esther Williams with the 1956 film, The Unguarded Moment.

Esther Williams Juggles Motherhood and Stardom, Van Johnson Is Adorable, Lena Horne Steals the Show, and Paula Raymond Is a Should-Be-Star! This week is all about 1950's Duchess of Idaho.

Esther Williams Says No to MGM For a Year, Revolutionizes Synchronized Swimming, Looks Perfect Underwater, And Can Light the Pool On FIRE! From 1944, it's Bathing Beauty.

Esther Williams Is Sassy, Almost An Olympian, An Excellent Cook, Learns How to Swim Pretty, and Invents the Swimming Musical! Join Shannon as she introduces her Star of the Month, Esther Williams.

Tony Curtis Takes Mug Shots, Hides His Handsomeness, Talks Painting Technique with The Rolling Stones, And Makes the Cover of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Join Shannon for her final week celebrating Star of the Month Tony Curtis: It's 1968's The Boston Strangler.