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If the Golden era of Old Hollywood is your thing, our podcast is for you! If you want TYRONE POWER instead of TOM HARDY, JENNIFER JONES instead of JENNIFER LAWRENCE, or ROBERT MITCHUM rather than ROBERT PATTINSON, then FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN is the gin joint for you. Each week, writer and producer STEVE CUBINE and actress and writer NAN MCNAMARA explore, discuss, and dissect the magical, mysterious, amusing, and sometimes bizarre tales of Old Hollywood. So sit back and revisit a time when the pictures were still big and everyone was ready for their close-up.
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EPISODE 156 - “BEYOND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN: WORLD CINEMA WITH ALICIA MALONE” - 9/14/2026 This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we’re going around the world with one of our favorite film people—Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone! Alicia joins us to talk about her wonderful book, TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema, a personal tour through 52 remarkable films spanning decades, continents, and cultures. We talk about the movies that opened her eyes to international cinema, some of the unexpected treasures she discovered along the way, and why venturing beyond Hollywood can completely change the way you look at movies. Whether you’re already a devotee of world cinema or have always wondered where to begin, Alicia is the perfect guide. Grab your passport, movie lovers—no luggage required! It’s a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign! SHOW NOTES: Sources: TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Citizen Kane (1941); Suspicion (1941); Bicycle Thieves (1948); Late Spring (1949); Rear Window (1954); Seven Samurai (1954); Nights of Cabiria (1957); The Seventh Seal (1957); The Apartment (1960); La Dolce Vita (1960); The Magnificent Seven (1960); Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961); Paris Pick-Up (1962); The Birds (1963); Daisies (1966); Sweet Charity (1969); Lady Snowblood (1973); Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975); Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975); The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975); The Ascent (1977); My Brilliant Career (1979); Cinema Paradiso (1988); The Vanishing (1988); Tatie Danielle (1990); Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995); In the Mood for Love (2000); Amélie (2001); Infernal Affairs (2002); Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003); The Departed (2006); Parasite (2019); Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 156 - “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: LINDA DARNELL” - 9/07/2026 Known as “the girl with the perfect face,” Linda Darnell was one of the biggest stars at 20th Century Fox. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we will be spotlighting her as our September Star of the Month. From her humble beginnings in Dallas to her remarkable rise to stardom to the unforgettable performances that made her one of classic Hollywood’s most captivating screen actresses, this episode celebrates the life, talent, and legacy of a true silver-screen icon. We also reflect on the tragic circumstances of Darnell’s untimely death at just 41, a heartbreaking end to the life of a woman whose beauty, talent, and enduring screen presence left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Join us as we take a closer look at Linda Darnell’s fascinating journey beneath the Hollywood spotlight—and remember the star whose light continues to shine. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Dead Before Their Time (1996), by Diana Karanikas Harvey & Jackson Harvey; The Hollywood Death Book (1992), by James Robert Parish; Hollywood Beauty: Linda Darnell and the American Dream (1991), by Ronald L. Davis; The Films of 20th Century Fox (1979), by Tony Thomas & Aubrey Solomon; “Linda Darnell Severely Burned in Before-Dawn House Fire; Actress, 43, Listed in Critical Condition After Four Hours of Surgery in Illinois,” April 10, 1965, New York Times; wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Hotel for Women (1939); Day-Time Wife (1939); Star Dust (1940); Brigham Young (1940); The Mark of Zorro (1940); Blood and Sand (1941); The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942); City Without Men (1943); The Song of Bernadette (1943); Summer Storm (1944); Hangover Square (1945); Fallen Angel (1945); Centennial Summer (1946); My Darling Clementine (1946); Anna and the King of Siam (1946); Forever Amber (1947); Unfaithfully Yours (1948); A Letter to Three Wives (1949); Gun Crazy (1950); No Way Out (1950); The 13th Letter (1951); Blackbeard the Pirate (1952); Second Chance (1953); This Is My Love (1954); Black Spurs (1965); Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“PAWS, CLAWS & CLOSEUPS: HOLLYWOOD’S FAMOUS ANIMAL STARS” - 8/31/2026 (155/14) From RIN TIN TIN to LASSIE to TRIGGER, to TONTO, from the 1974 film "Harry and Tonto," who can resist those cute, furry little nuggets who can straight-out steal a scene right out from under the most trained Shakespearean thespian with the wag of a tail, the flop of an ear, or the purr of a cry? In this episode, Steve and Nan explore some of the four-legged stars who have won the hearts of millions during the classic era of film. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Great Animals of the Movies (1980), by Edward Edleson Four Feet To Fame: A Hollywood Dog Trainers Journey (2017), by Bob Weatherwax I, Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, The Dog Who Was Toto (2013), by Willard Carroll Me Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood (2010), by Cheeta, as told to James Lever www.americacomesalive.com www.womansworld.com IMDBPro.com wikipedia.com Movies Mentioned: Rescued by Rover (1905) A Dog’s Life (1918) The Freshman (1925) Somewhere in Wrong (1925) Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) The Glorious Fourth (1927) A Tough Winter (1930) Pups Is Pups (1930) Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) Hook and Ladder (1932) Tarzan the Fearless (1933) Dirty Work (1933) The Thin Man (1934) Tarzan and His Mate (1934) Ready for Love (1934) Bright Eyes (1934) It’s a Small World (1935) The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935) The Dark Angel (1935) Call of the Wild (1935) Fury (1936) The Awful Truth (1937) Bringing Up Baby (1938) The Buccaneer (1938) Stablemates (1938) I Am the Law (1938) Topper Takes a Trip (1938) Her Jungle Love (1938) The Wizard of Oz (1939) The Women (1939) Bad Little Angel (1939) Wuthering Heights (1939) The Light That Failed (1939) I Am Still Alive (1940) Swiss Family Robinson (1940) Twin Beds (1942) Tortilla Flat (1942) Easy to Look At (1945) Rhubarb (1951) The She-Creature (1956) Old Yeller (1957) The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) A Dog of Flanders (1960) Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) The Silent Call (1961) Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) Doctor Dolittle (1967) What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969) Junior Bonner (1972) --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 154 - “THE YACHT, THE MOGUL & THE MYSTERY: THE DEATH OF THOMAS INCE” - 8/24/2026 Discover one of Hollywood's greatest unsolved mysteries in the latest episode of From Beneath The Hollywood Sign. Join Steve Cubine and Nan McNamara as they unravel the strange and still-debated death of movie mogul Thomas Ince—a story filled with glamorous yacht parties, powerful Hollywood legends, whispered cover-up theories, and one of the most enduring scandals of the Golden Age. Was Ince's death simply a tragic medical event, or is there more to the story than history has revealed? With thoughtful research, engaging conversation, and a deep appreciation for classic Hollywood, this episode separates fact from folklore while exploring the mystery that has fascinated film fans for more than a century. Whether you're a longtime lover of Old Hollywood or a newcomer to its fascinating history, this is an episode you won't want to miss SHOW NOTES: Sources: Mysteries & Scandals: The Thomas Ince Affair, May 17, 2015; Connie Martinson Talks Books with Brian Taves, December 16, 2013; Thomas Ince: Hollywood’s Independent Pioneer (2012), by Brian Taves; “How Did ‘the Father of the Western’ Die on William Randolph Hearst’s Yacht?” December 9, 2022, by Allison McNearney, The Daily Beast; walkoffame.com; wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Anna Christie (1923), starring Blanche Sweet & William Russell; Human Wreckage (1923), starring Dorothy Davenport Reid, James Kirkwood, & Bessie Love; The Cat’s Meow (2001), starring Cary Elwes, Edward Hermann, Kirsten Dunst & Eddie Izzard; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 153 - “JACK & MABEL ALBERTSON: IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY” - 8/17/2026 Hollywood history is filled with famous acting families, but few sibling stories are quite as surprising—or as entertaining—as that of JACK and MABEL ALBERTSON. In the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, we look back at the remarkable lives and careers of a brother and sister who took very different roads to show business success. Jack became one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors. He won an Oscar for The Subject Was Roses, inspiring generations of fans as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and won legions of new fans on TV for Chico and the Man. Mabel carved out her own memorable career — appearing in movies such as Barefoot in the Park and What’s Up Doc? before finding fame on television, most famously as Mother Stephens on Bewitched. From vaudeville stages and lean early years to Broadway, movies, television, and finally Hollywood success, theirs is a story of perseverance, talent, an unbreakable bond. Join us as we celebrate this revered brother/sister act, on a brand-new episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Entertainment Awards: A Music, Cinema, Theatre and Broadcasting Guide, 1928 through 2003. 3rd ed. (2004), by Don Franks; Burlesque in a Nutshell: Girls, Gimmicks & Gags (20160, by Dusty Sage; Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. 2nd ed. (2011) by Vincent Terrace; “Jack Albertson, Versatile Star of Stage, Film and TV Series,” November 28, 1981, by Eleanor Blau, The New York Times; “Jack Spreads a Little Sunshine,” January 7, 1973, by Robert Berkvist, The New York Times; “Jack Albertson Dies of Cancer,” November 26, 1981, by Jack Jones, Los Angeles Times; “Mabel Albertson Enjoys Roles in Variety of Stage Plays,” December 17, 1967, by Russ Leadabrand, Independent Star-News (Pasadena, CA); “Mabel Albertson Is Dead at 81” September 30, 1982, Santa Cruz Sentinel; “Actress Mabel Albertson, Whose Television and Motion Picture Roles…” September 29, 1982, United Press International; “Jack Albertson,” Obituary. December 2, 1981, Variety; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: No, No, Nanette (1940); Springtime in the Rockies (1942); Sweet Rosie O’Grady (1943); The Unseen (1945); Miracle on 34th Street (1947); The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947); Good Sam (1948); Cyrano de Bergerac (1950); Come Back, Little Sheba (1952); The Caddy (1953); About Mrs. Leslie (1954); Black Widow (1954); The Cobweb (1955); The Harder They Fall (1956); Ransom! (1956); The King and I (1956); Man of a Thousand Faces (1957); Teacher’s Pet (1958); The Long, Hot Summer (1958); The Shaggy Dog (1959); Lover Come Back (1961); Days of Wine and Roses (1962); The Miracle Worker (1962); The Ugly American (1963); Kissin’ Cousins (1964); Roustabout (1964); My Fair Lady (1964); Zorba the Greek (1964); A Man for All Seasons (1966); Barefoot in the Park (1967); The Subject Was Roses (1968); On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970); Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); The Poseidon Adventure (1972); What’s Up, Doc? (1972); Cabaret (1972); Fences (2016); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“WHO GETS THE LAST DANCE? STEVE & NAN RANK THE ASTAIRE & ROGERS FILMS” - 8/10/2026 (152) This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we're putting on our dancing shoes for one of classic Hollywood's greatest screen pairings: FRED ASTAIRE & GINGER ROGERS. From dazzling Art Deco ballrooms to unforgettable musical numbers, we're attempting the impossible—ranking every Astaire & Rogers film from least favorite to absolute masterpiece. Which classics soar to the top? Which ones deserve another look? And just how heated can a debate about Golden Age musicals get? Whether you're a lifelong fan of classic cinema or just discovering why Astaire and Rogers remain the gold standard for movie musicals, this episode is packed with lively discussion, hot takes, and plenty of love for Hollywood's most iconic dance duo. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Fred & Ginger: The Astaire/Rogers Partnership 1934-1939 (2007), by Hannah Hyam; “Shall We Dance?Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire’s On-Screen Romance,” August 27, 2023, by Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair; “85 Years of Fred and Ginger,” October 15, 2019, by Aurora, Once Upon a Screen Blog; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Flying Down to Rio (1933) – staring Delores Del Rio, Gene Raymond, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Eric Blore & Franklin Pangborn The Gay Divorcee (1934) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Betty Grable, Eric Blore, & Alice Brady; Roberta (1935) – starring Irene Dunne, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Helen Westley, Claire Dodd & Luis Alberni; Top Hat (1935) – starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore, Helen Broderick & Lucille Ball: Follow the Fleet (1936) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Randolph Scott, Betty Grable, Harriet Hilliard, Lucille Ball, & Astrid Allwyn; Swing Time (1936) – starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, & Georges Mataxa Shall We Dance (1937) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore, Jerome Cowan, & Ketti Gallian; Carefree (1938) - starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy, Jack Carson, Luella Gear, & Franklin Pangborn; The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan, & Janet Beecher, & Lew Fields; The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) – Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Billie Burke, Oscar Levant, Gale Robbins, Jacques Francois & George Zucco; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“VAN HEFLIN: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 8/03/2026 (151) Some actors become legends because of their larger-than-life personalities. Others earn that status simply because they're so believable that you forget they're acting at all. VAN HEFLIN belonged firmly in the second category. An Academy Award winner and one of the most respected performers of Hollywood's Golden Age, Heflin built an extraordinary career playing ordinary people with uncommon depth, honesty, and humanity. Whether starring in "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers," "Act of Violence," "Shane," "3:10 to Yuma," or dozens of other classics, he brought an authenticity that made every performance memorable. Join us on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign as we explore the life and remarkable career of this often-overlooked Hollywood giant, examining the films, the man behind them, and why Van Heflin remains one of the finest—and most underrated—actors ever to grace the screen. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Van Heflin: A Life in Film (2016), by Derek Sculthorpe; “Van Heflin: A Tribute,” December 12, 2012, Themotionpictures.net; “Van Heflin: An Actors Soul; A Seaman’s Heart,” April 1996, by Eric Niderost, Classic Images; “Van Heflin, Actor, Dead at 60; Won Fame in Film and on Stage,” July 24,1971, New York Times; TCM.com; oscars.org IMDBpro.com IBDB.com wikipedia.com Films Mentioned: A Woman Rebels (1936); The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1937); Flight from Glory (1937); Saturday’s Heroes (1937); Annapolis Salute (1937); Santa Fe Trail (1940); The Feminine Touch (1941); H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941); Johnny Eager (1941); Kid Glove Killer (1942); Grand Central Murder (1942); Seven Sweethearts (1942); Tennessee Johnson (1942); Presenting Lily Mars (1943); The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946); Green Dolphin Street (1947); B.F.’s Daughter (1948); Act of Violence (1948); Madame Bovary (1949); The Prowler (1951); Shane (1953); The Raid (1954); Count Three and Pray (1955); Battle Cry (1955); Patterns (1956); 3:10 to Yuma (1957); Gunman’s Walk (1958) The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965); Once a Thief (1965); Stagecoach (1966); Airport (1970); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 150 - “CEDRIC GIBBONS: ARCHITECT OF HOLLYWOOD DREAMS” - 7/27/2026 This week, we’re going behind the scenes of Classic Cinema to focus on an artist who had a huge impact on the visual storytelling of film. You may not even know his name, but he is credited on over 1000 films. What would The Wizard of Oz be without the Emerald City? What would The Women be without Mary Haines’ divine apartment? And what would the Oscar statuette be without this man’s design? Of course, we’re talking about celebrated Art Director CEDRIC GIBBONS — one of the most influential artists in film history. He served at MGM as supervising art director for a record 32 years — from 1925 to 1956. Winner of 11 Academy Awards, nominated for a total of 39, Gibbons created the look and tone we now think of as synonymous with that MGM sparkle. Join us as we discuss his life and career. SHOW NOTES: Sources: MGM Style: Cedric Gibbons and the Art of the Golden Age of Hollywood by Howard Gutner, Simon & Schuster, 2019 Cedric Gibbons and Dolores Del Rio: The Art Director and the Star of Flying Down to Rio in Santa Monica, Architectural Digest April, 1992 Architecture and Film Edited by Mark Lamster, Princeton Architectural Press, 2000 Cedric Gibbons, MGM Artist, 65: Retired Head of Department Dead, Designer of Oscar, Won 11 Academy Awards, The New York Times, July 27, 1960 Designs on Film: A Century of Hollywood Art Direction by Cathy Whitlock, HarperCollins, 2010 New Book on Famed MGM Art Director Cedric Gibbons Reveals Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Photos by Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter October 16, 2019 TCM.com; oscars.org IMDBpro.com IBDB.com wikipedia.com brittanica.com Films Mentioned: Trilby (1915); Fields of Honor (1918); Earthbound (1920); Bunty Pulls the Strings (1921); A Blind Bargain (1922); In the Palace of the King (1923); The Rendezvous (1923); True As Steel (1924); Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925); The Trail of '98 (1928); Our Dancing Daughters (1928); The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1929); Anna Christie (1930); Grand Hotel (1932); Red Dust (1932); The Merry Widow (1934); The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934); A Tale of Two Cities (1935); Fury (1936); Marie Antoinette (1938); The Wizard of Oz (1939); The Women (1939); Pride and Prejudice (1940); Presenting Lily Mars (1943); Gaslight (1944); Meet Me in St. Louis (1944); The Clock (1945); The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945); The Yearling (1946); Body and Soul (1947); Little Women (1949); Madame Bovary (1949); An American in Paris (1951); Singin' in the Rain (1952); The Bad and the Beautiful (1952); Julius Caesar (1953); Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956); Summer and Smoke (1961); Period of Adjustment (1962) --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 149 - “DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” - 7/20/2026 This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan step inside one of the most magical places in Hollywood history—the legendary Hollywood Canteen! During World War II, some of the biggest stars in the world traded movie sets for serving trays, dish towels, and dancing shoes, all to give visiting servicemen and women a night they would never forget. Bette Davis, John Garfield, Marlene Dietrich, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, and hundreds of others volunteered their time—and the stories behind the Canteen are every bit as fascinating, funny, and touching as you might imagine. So grab your dancing shoes and join us as we tell the remarkable story of the Hollywood Canteen. SHOW NOTES: Sources: The Hollywood Canteen: Where the Greatest Generation Danced With the Most Beautiful Girls in the World (2012), by Lisa Mitchell and Bruce Torrence; “The Hollywood Canteen:Service and the Stars,” February 9, 2024, byBenjamin McVay, CinemaScholars.com; TCM.com; wikipedia.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 148 - “CATCH A WAVE: HOLLYWOOD’S BEACH MOVIE CRAZE” - 7/13/2026 This week on From Beneath The Hollywood Sign, we dive into the sun-soaked beach movie craze that swept America in the late 1950s and 1960s. From the wholesome charm of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello to the cultural phenomenon of Gidget and the romantic drama of A Summer Place, we're exploring the films that made surf, sand, sunshine, slapstick comedy, and catchy music the ultimate recipe for fun. Along the way, we'll revisit the stars, the songs, and the stories behind the genre, highlighting the movies that captured the carefree spirit of an unforgettable era. Grab your sunscreen, wax up your surfboard, and join us for a nostalgic trip back to Hollywood's beach party heyday! SHOW NOTES: Sources: Summer Movies: 30 Sun-Drenched Classics (2021), by John Malahy; TCM.com; wikipedia.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Gidget (1959), starring Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O’Connell, & Mary LaRoche; Where The Boys Are (1960); starring Delores Hart, Paula Prentiss, Yvette Mimieux, Connie Francis, George Hamilton, Jim Hutton, Frank Gorshin, Chill Wills, & Barbara Nichols; A Summer Place (1959), starring Sandra Dee, Troy Donahue, Dorothy McGuire, Richard Egan, Arthur Kennedy, Constance Ford, & Beulah Bondi; Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Harvey Lembeck, Linda Evans, Jody McCrea, Deborah Walley, John Ashley, Buster Keaton, Donna Loren, Marta Kristen, Paul Lynde, Don Rickles, & Timothy Carey; Blue Hawaii (1961), starring Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Pamela Austin, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters, Howard McNear, Steve Brodie & John Archer; Don’t Make Waves (1967), starring Tony Curtis, Claudia Cardinale, Sharon Tate, Robert Webber, Joanna Barnes, Dave Draper, Mort Sahl, Dub Taylor, Ann Elder & Edgar Bergen; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: BARBARA STANWYCK” - 7/06/2026 (147) Anyone who’s listened to From Beneath the Hollywood Sign for any length of time, knows that BARBARA STANWYCK is the all-time favorite actress of Steve and Nan. This week, we will be discussing the remarkable life and career of this legend. What can you say about Stanwyck? Tough, talented, fiercely independent, and endlessly versatile, she could break your heart in Stella Dallas, make you laugh in The Lady Eve, and leave you breathless in Double Indemnity. Join us as we explore her extraordinary journey from a difficult childhood to becoming one of the most respected actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. Along the way, we'll share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, surprising moments from her personal life, and reveal why directors, co-stars, and film crews adored working with her. If you're a fan of classic movies—or simply love stories about remarkable people—you won't want to miss this tribute to the incomparable Barbara Stanwyck. SHOW NOTES: Sources: A Life of Barbara Stanwyck: Steel to True 1907-1940 (2013), by Victoria Wilson; Pieces of My Heart (2008), by Robert Wagner with Scott Eyman; Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | The Hollywood Collection, 1997 Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire (1991), by Richard Schickel; The Name Above The Title (1971), by Frank Capra; “Barbara Stanwyck, Actress, Dead at 82,” January 22, 1990, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; Barbara-Stanwyck.com AFI.com TCM.com biography.com walkoffame.com wikipedia.com IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Locked Door (1929); Mexicali Rose (1929); Ladies of Leisure (1930); Illicit (1931); Ten Cents A Dance (1931); The Miracle Woman (1931); Night Nurse (1931); Forbidden (1932); The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932); Baby Face (1933); Annie Oakley (1935); Her Brother’s Wife (1936); That Is My Affair (1937); Stella Dallas (1937); Golden Boy (1939); Remember The Night (1939); The Great Man’s Lady (1941); Ball of Fire (1941); The Lady Eve (1941); Meet John Doe (1941); Lady of Burlesque (1944); Christmas In Connecticut (1945); The Strange Loves of Martha Ivers (1946); My Reputation (1946); The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947); East Side West Side (1949); Quo Vadis (1951): No Man of Her Own (1950); The Furies (1950); Clash By Night (1952); The Moonlighter (1953); Jeopardy (1953); Executive Suite (1954); There’s Always Tomorrow (1956); Forty Funs (1957); Trooper Hook (1957); The Night Walker (1964); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“REEL PATRIOTS: AMERICA’S STORY ON SCREEN” - 6/29/2026 (146) As America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, Steve and Nan take a cinematic journey through some of the most patriotic films ever made in the latest episode of From Beneath the Hollywood Sign. From stirring wartime dramas to inspiring stories of courage, sacrifice, and the American spirit, Steve and Nan share their personal favorites, explore the history behind these beloved classics, and discuss why these films continue to resonate with audiences today. Whether you're looking for viewing recommendations for the Semiquincentennial celebration or simply love classic Hollywood, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to the movies that helped define America on the silver screen. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Sergeant York (1941), starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, Margaret Wycherly, June Lockhart., Dickie Moore, George Tobias, Ward Bond & Noah Beery; The Pride of the Yankees (1942), starring Gary Cooper, Teresa Wright, Walter Brennan, Dan Duryea, Babe Ruth, Elsa Janssen & Virginia Gilmore; The Human Comedy (1943), starring Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan, James Craig, Marsha Hunt, Donna Reed, Van Johnson, Fay Bainter, Dorothy Morris, Jackie “Butch” Jenkins, John Craven, Robert Mitchum, Barry Nelson & Don Defore; Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Witty, Richard Ney, Reginald Owens, Henry Travers & Henry Wilcoxon; Since You Went Away (1944), starring Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Joseph Cotten, Monty Woolley, Robert Walker, Lionel Barrymore, Agnes Moorehead, Hattie McDaniel, Alla Nazimova, Guy Madison, Craig Stevens & Keenan Wynn; So Proudly We Hail! (1943), starring Claudette Colbert, Pualette Goddard, Veronica Lake, George Reeves, Barbara Britton, Sonny Tufts, Walter Abel, Mary Servoss, Mary Treen; Dorothy Adams, & Ann Doran; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“STEVE & NAN CELEBRATE MARILYN MONROE’S 100th BIRTHDAY” - 6/22/2026 (145) In honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, From Beneath the Hollywood Sign celebrates the enduring magic of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and influential stars. In this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite Marilyn Monroe films, exploring the performances, charisma, comedic brilliance, and screen presence that made her a timeless icon. From sparkling comedies to memorable dramatic turns, we discuss the movies that continue to enchant audiences and showcase the remarkable talent behind the legend. Join us as we celebrate Marilyn’s centennial and reflect on the cinematic legacy that keeps her shining brightly a century after her birth. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe (2012), by Anthony Summers; Robert Mitchum: ‘Baby, I Don’t Care’ (2002), by Lee Server; A Director’s Cut: A Memoir of 60 Years in Film and Television (2000), by Roy Ward Baker; Marilyn Monroe: The Biography (1993), by Donald Spoto; Preminger: An Autobiography (1977), by Otto Preminger; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: Ladies of the Chorus (1948), starring Adele Jergens, Marilyn Monroe, Rand Brooks, Nana Bryant, Eddie Garr, & Steven Geray; Don’t Bother To Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe, Richard Widmark, Elisa Cook Jr, Anne Bancroft, Jim Backus, Lurene Tuttle, Donna Corcoran & Jeanne Cagney; River of No Return (1954), starring Robert Mitchum, Marilyn Monroe, Rory Calhoun, & Tommy Rettig; Niagara (1953), starring Marilyn Monroe, Jean Peters, Joseph Cotten, Max Showalter, Denis O’Dea, Richard Allan, Don Wilsion, Lurene Tuttle & Will Wright; Bus Stop (1956), starring Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O’Connell, Betty Field, Eileen Heckart, Hope Lange, Robert Bray & Max Showalter; The Seven Year Itch (1955), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts, Robert Strauss, Oscar Holmolka, Marguerite Chapman & Victor Moore; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 144 - “HOLLYWOOD BLOODLINES: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD'S LEGENDARY FAMILIES” - 6/15/2026 Hollywood has always been a family affair. In this episode, we explore some of the entertainment industry's most enduring dynasties, from the swashbuckling legacy of the Fairbanks family to the influential Montgomerys to the acclaimed generations of the Fondas and the multi-talented Hustons. Discover how these iconic families shaped the history of film, passed their craft from one generation to the next, and navigated the challenges of living in the shadow of legendary names. Join us as we uncover the stories, triumphs, and lasting influence behind Hollywood's most famous family legacies. SHOW NOTES: Sources: The First King of Hollywood (2016), by Tracey Goessel; Broken Silence: Conversations with 23 Silent Picture Stars (2011), by Michael G. Ankerich; John Huston Interviews (2001), by Robert Emmet Long; Don’t Tell Dad: A Memoir (1998), by Peter Fonda; September Song: An Intimate Biography of Walter Huston (1998), by John Weld; “Elizabeth Montgomery’s Secret Heartbreak: How She Found Magic Despite Her Fame,” February 27, 2026, by Ed Gross, Woman’s World; “The Fonda Family: All About the Hollywood Dynasty, From Golden Age Star Henry to Living Legend Jane,” September 8, 2025, by Julie Tremaine, People Magazine; "Peter Fonda, ‘Easy Rider’ Actor and Screenwriter, Is Dead at 79,” August 16, 2019, by Anita Gates, New York Times; “The Fonda Factor,” December 1990, by Peter Collier, Vanity Fair; “HENRY FONDA DIES ON COAST AT 77; PLAYED 100 STAGE AND SCREEN ROLES,” August 13, 1982, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Robert Montgomery, Actor, Dies at 77,” September 28, 1981, by David Bird, New York Times; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Brittanica.com; Movies Mentioned: The Mark of Zorro (1920); Robin Hood (1922); The Thief of Bagdad (1924); So This Is College (1929);The Divorcee (1930);Inspiration (1931); Little Caesar (1931);Letty Lynton (1932); Rain (1932); Morning Glory (1933);The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935);Petticoat Fever (1936); Dodsworth (1936);Jezebel (1937); The Prisoner of Zenda (1937);Night Must Fall (1937); Of Human Hearts (1938);Young Mister Lincoln (1939); Gunga Din (1939);Earl of Chicago (1940);The Grapes of Wrath (1940);Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941); The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) Sergeant York (1941);The Lady Eve (1941); Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942);The Ox-Bow Incident (1943);They Were Expendable (1945);Lady in the Lake (1946);My Darling Clementine (1946);Ride the Pink Horse (1947);Once More, My Darling (1948); The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948); Key Largo (1948); The Asphalt Jungle (1950); The African Queen (1951); Mister Roberts (1955);The Desperate Hours (1955);The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955); Moby Dick (1956); 12 Angry Men (1957); Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957);Tall Story (1960);The Gallant Hours (1960); The Misfits (1961);Period of Adjustment (1962);Calculated Risk (1962);Johnny Cool (1963);Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed (1963);Tammy and the Doctor (1963); Night of the Iguana (1964);Cat Ballou (1964);The Young Lovers (1964);The Wild Angels (1966);Barefoot in the Park (1967);The Trip (1967);Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Once Upon a Time in the West (1968);Rosemary’s Baby (1968) Barbarella (1968);Easy Rider (1969);Klute (1971); Fat City (1972); Chinatown (1974);A Case of Rape (1974);Mrs. Sundance (1974); The Man Who Would Be King (1975);The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975);Coming Home (1978);Wanda Nevada (1979);On Golden Pond (1981);9 to 5 (1982); Prizzi’s Honor (1985);Agnes of God (1985);The Morning After (1986); The Dead (1987); Mr. North (1988); The Grifters (1990); The Adams Family (1991); Adams Family Values (1993);Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story (1993);Ulee’s Gold (1997); Ever After (1998);The Passion of Ayn Rand (2000); The Aviator (2004); The Constant Gardner (2005); 30 Days of Night (2007);3:10 to Yuma (2008); X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009); Wonder Woman (2017); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 143 - “GUESS WHO’S NUMBER ONE?: STEVE & NAN RANK TRACY/HEPBURN FILMS” - 6/08/2026 One of the most dynamic duos in film history is undoubtedly the teaming of SPENCER TRACY and KATHARINE HEPBURN. This chemistry was electric. Over the course of their careers, they appeared in nine films together — covering a wide range of genres. They were in everything from Westerns (“The Sea of Grass”) to film noirs (“Keeper of the Flame”) to what would become their specialty, romantic comedies (“Pat and Mike”). They also appeared in the seminal 1960s social comedy/drama “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” This week, Steve & Nan will do the impossible — they will attempt to rank the nine films this duo made together. Form worst to best! How will your favorite stack up? SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; RogerEbert.com Movies Mentioned: Woman of the Year (1942), co-staring Fay Banter, Reginald Owen, Minor Watson, William Bendix, Gladys Blake, and Dan Tobin; Keeper of the Flame (1942), co-staring Richard Whorf, Stephen McNally, Forest Tucker, Howard De Silva, and Margaret Wycherly; Without Love (1945), co-starring Lucille Ball, Keenan Wynn, Patricia Morison, Felix Bessart, Carl Esmond, and Gloria Grahame; The Sea of Grass (1947), co-starring Melvyn Douglas, Robert Walker, Phyllis Thaxter, Harry Carey, and Edgar Buchanan; State of the Union (1948), co-starring Angela Lansbury, Howard Lindsay, Van Johnson, Roger Moore, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, Margaret Hamilton, and Charles Lane; Adam’s Rib (1949), co-starring Judy Holiday, Tom Ewell, David Wayne, Jean Hagen, and Hope Emerson; Pat and Mike (1952), co-starring Aldo Ray, William Ching, Sammy White, Charles Bronson, Chuck Connors, Phyllis Povah, and Jim Backus; Desk Set (1957), co-starring Gig Young, Joan Blondell, Dina Merrill, Sue Randall, and Neva Patterson; Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (1967), co-starring Sidney Poitier, Katharine Houghton, Beah Richard, Roy Glenn, Cecil Kellaway, Isabel Sanford, and Virginia Christine; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 142 - “LUCILLE BREMER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 6/01/2026 One of those fascinating “what happened to her?” MGM stories is LUCILLE BREMER. Bremer was an elegant redheaded dancer who MGM clearly thought was going to be their next big musical star after ELEANOR POWELL had stepped away. She had the glamour, the dancing ability, the carriage… she looked like she belonged in Technicolor. However, her career lasted only a few short years, and during that time, she worked with visionary talents like VINCENTE MINNELLI and ARTHUR FREED. She danced with FRED ASTAIRE at the absolute height of his artistry. She appeared in Technicolor spectacles that later generations would rediscover and celebrate. She shone so brightly in films during the 1940s, but then, like a shooting star in the night sky, she just vanished. So just what happened to this talented actress? We’ll find out as we honor LUCILLE BREMER as our June Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: “Actress Lucille Bremer: From Broadway Lights to La Jolla Shores,” January 17, 2025, by Debbie L. Sklar, Times of San Diego; Lucille Bremer, 79, Actress and Dancer, April 20, 1996, New York Times; “Actress Lucille Bremer Marries,” August 5, 1948, The Spokesman-Review; Life Magazine, March 25, 1946; “Flight of a ‘Rocket’,” January 7, 1945, Albuquerque Journal; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Penny Arcade (1942), starring Lucille Bremer & Peter Garey; This Love of Mine (1944), starring Cyd Charisse & Lucille Bremer; Meet Me In St, Louis (1944), starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor, Leon Ames, Lucille Bremer, Marjorie Main, & Tom Drake; Yolanda and the Thief (1945), starring Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Frank Morgan, Mildred Natwick & Leon Ames; Ziegfeld Follies (1945), starring Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Kathryn Grayson, Lucille, Ball, Lucille Bremer, Esther Williams, Red Skelton; Till The Clouds Go By (1946), starring Judy Garland, June Allyson, Lucille Bremer, Van Heflin, Robert Walker, Van Johnson, Lena Horne, Frank Sinatra, Cyd Charrise, Tony Martin, Dinah Shore, & Angela Lansbury; Dark Delusion (1947), starring Lionel Barrymore, James Craig, Lucille Bremer, & Jayne Meadows; Adventures of Casanova (1948), starring Arturo de Córdova, Lucille Bremer, Turhan Bey & John Sutton; Ruthless (1948), starring Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet, & Lucille Bremer; Behind Locked Doors (1948); starring Lucille Bremer & Richard Carlson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“THE GARDEN OF ALLAH: COCKTAILS, SCANDALS & MISCHIEF” - 5/25/2026 (141) Once upon a time, there was a magical, decadent hotel in Hollywood where stars could avoid the scrutiny of the public and studio executives and really let their hair down. And, boy, did they! It was a place where there were no rules, there was a party every night, and the rich and famous could frolic carelessly around the pool - and sometimes in the pool, fully dressed. This magical place was the Garden of Allah — the brainchild of actress ALLA NAZIMOVA. This week, we will discuss the magic, the mystery, the decadence, and the debauchery of one of Hollywood’s most famous hotels. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Garden of Allah: Hollywood Homosexual Haven (2020), by Michael Hone; Laid Back in Hollywood (1998), by Patricia Medina Cotten; The Garden of Allah (1970), by Sheilah Grahame; “The Garden of Allah,” by Jon Ponder, WestHollywoodHistory.org; “The People V. Hill,” Stanford Law School; “Forgotten Hollywood: The Garden of Allah,” September 22, 2022, by Meher Tatna, GoldenGlobes.com; “Hedonist Hollywood’s Lost Garden of Allah,” October 13, 2020, by MessyNessy, MessyNessyChic.com; “Hollywood's Hotel Hedonism: It's one of Tinsel Town's last untold stories...how stars from Sinatra to Olivier, Garbo and Monroe indulged their every vice at a VIP hideaway and clothes were not required!” May 15, 2015, by Tom Leonard, DailyMail.com; “This Hotel Kept All of Secrets of the Rich and Famous…Until Now,” June 23, 2015, by Kirk Silsbee, Gentleman’s Quarterly; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 140 - “THE GARBO MYSTIQUE: A CONVERSATION WITH HER GREAT NEPHEW” - 5/11/2026 Scott Reisfield brings a very unique and personal perspective to this episode about GRETA GARBO. As Garbo’s great nephew, he knew his great aunt simply as "Kata," not as the international superstar and mysterious Hollywood actress. Join us as we invite Scott to discuss his new book, "Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman," where he debunks many false theories about this illustrious star, and shares what she was really like when the cameras were not rolling. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman (2026), by Scott Reisfield; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Anna Christie (1930); Grand Hotel (1932); Queen Christina (1933); Anna Karenina (1935); Camille (1936); Ninotchka (1939); Two-Faced Woman (1941); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 139 - “TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL WRAP UP” - 5/11/2026 In this episode, hosts Steve and Nan take listeners along to the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival, where Hollywood history comes alive through restored screenings, celebrity panels, and unforgettable fan moments. Based in the heart of Hollywood at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre, the Egyptian Theatre, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the pair share stories from the trenches, discuss classic films shown in historic theaters, and reflect on meeting fellow movie lovers from around the world and the extraordinary guests who introduced the films. The episode captures both the nostalgia and excitement of a festival that continues to celebrate the enduring magic of cinema. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Out of the Past (1947), starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Webb, Virginia Huston, Steve Brodie, Dickie Moore, & Paul Valentine; The Mouthpiece (1932), starring Warren William, Aline MacMahon, Sidney Fox, John Wray, Ralph Ince, Guy Kibbee, & J. Carrol Naish; Letty Lynton (1932), starring Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Nils Asther, May Robson, Louise Closser Hale, & Lewis Stone; The Patsy (1928), starring Marion Davies, Marie Dressler, Dell Henderson, Orville Caldwell, Jane Winton & Lawrence Gray; Ace in the Hole (1951), starring Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Richard Benedict, Porter Hall, Frank Cady, Geraldine Hall, Ray Teal, Richard Gaines, and Iron Eyes Cody; Next Time We Love (1936), starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Ray Milland, Grant Mitchell, Anna Demetrio, & Hattie McDaniel; Camille (1936), starring Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allen, Jessie Ralph, Laura Hope Crews, Henry Daniell, & Rex O’Malley; Swing Time (1936), starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, George Metaxa & Betty Furness; The Misfits (1951), starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, Thelma Ritter, Kevin McCarthy & Estelle Winwood; Stranger on the Third Floor (1940),starring Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron, & Elisha Cook Jr; Anastasia (1956), starring Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Jack Hildyard, Martita Hunt, & Akim Tamiroff; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Harold Russell, Cathy O’Donnell, Virginia Mayo, Hoagy Carmichael, Steve Cochran, Gladys George, Roman Bohnen, & Ray Collins; Trouble in Paradise (1932), starring Miriam Hopkins, Herbert Marshall, Kay Francis, Charlie Ruggles, Edward Everett Horton, C. Aubrey Smith, Robert Greig, & Luis Alberni; Cabin in the Sky (1943), starring Ethel Waters, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Lena Horne, Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer, Butterfly McQueen, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, John W. Bubbles http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 138 - “NORMAN LLOYD: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 5/4/2026 Few figures in Hollywood history have had careers as long—or as varied—as NORMAN LLOYD. Spanning nearly a century, his work bridges the worlds of theater, radio, and film, with collaborations that include legends like CHARLIE CHAPLIN, ALFRED HITCHCOCK and ORSON WELLES. Whether appearing on stage, on screen or shaping stories behind the scenes, Lloyd’s presence has always carried a quiet intensity and sharp intelligence. Join us as we take a closer look at the life and legacy of Norman Lloyd, our Star of the Month — a man who didn’t just witness Hollywood history—he helped create it. SHOW NOTES: Stages: Norman Lloyd by Norman Lloyd and Francine Parker, The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1990; Stages: Of Life in Theatre, Film and Television by Norman Lloyd, Limelight, August 1, 2004; Norman Lloyd Career Retrospective, Legacy Collection, Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, May 4, 2004; Noir City, Post-Screening Q&A with Norman Lloyd, Palm Springs, May 15, 2011; Shattered Applause: The Lives of Eva Le Gallienne by Robert A Schanke, Dec 9, 1992, Southern Illinois University Press; Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre, PBS, June 26, 1989; Norman Lloyd, Associate of Welles, Hitchcock and Others, Dies at 106 by Eric Nagourney, May 11, 2011; The End of an Era: Norman Lloyd, 1914-2021 by Peter Sobczynski, May 12, 2021; Norman Lloyd, Star of ‘Saboteur’ and ‘St. Elsewhere,’ Dies at 106, by Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, MAY 11, 2021; TCM Remembers Norman Lloyd, TCM.com, May 13, 2021; Wikipedia.com; IBDB.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Saboteur (1942) Starring Robert Cummings and Priscilla Lane; Spellbound (1945) Starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck; The Southerner (1945) Starring Zachary Scott and Betty Field; A Walk in the Sun (1945) Starring Dana Andrews and Richard Conte; The Green Years (1946) Starring Charles Coburn and Tom Drake; A Letter for Evie (1946) Starring Marsha Hunt and John Carroll; The Beginning or the End (1947) Starring Brian Donlevy and Robert Walker; The Red Pony (1949) Starring Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum; Scene of the Crime (1949) Starring Van Johnson and Arlene Dahl; The Flame and the Arrow (1950) Starring Burt Lancaster and Virginia Mayo; Buccaneer’s Girl (1950) Starring Yvonne De Carlo and Philip Friend; The Light Touch (1951) Starring Stewart Granger and Pier Angeli; He Ran All the Way (1951) Starring John Garfield and Shelley Winters; Limelight (1952) Starring Charlie Chaplin and Claire Bloom; Audrey Rose (1977) Starring Marsha Mason and Anthony Hopkins; Dead Poets Society (1989) Starring Robin Williams and Robert Sean Leonard; The Age of Innocence (1993) Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer; In Her Shoes (2005) Starring Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette; Trainwreck (2015) Starring Amy Schumer and Bill Hader --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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