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Calling Old Hollywood

Calling Old Hollywood is a podcast that focuses on personal and intimate encounters of the actors, actresses, and musicians from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Every week a new guest who personally knew, worked for, or is related to a legend or Old Hollywood in some fashion– shares their personal encounters about yesterdays stars. This podcast is an effort to document seldom told stories about 1920’s-1970’s stars, and to humanize legends and Icons in pop culture. Creator & Host Kat Lively is a Los Angeles based musician, actress, and artist who has had a passion for Old Hollywood since she was a child.

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Latest Episodes:

Ep.52 : Denny Ledger on Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, Film noir, and modern vs. classic films Apr 12, 2021

My guest on this week is Author, Denny Ledger. Denny wrote an incredible book on the film relationship between Humphrey Bogart and John Huston. We talk all things film noir, the process of writing, Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, Clara Bow, Classic vs. modern film, early influences and more.

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Ep.50 : Lora Stocker on the life, loves, and films of Ava Gardner, and her journey to TCM. Apr 05, 2021

The podcast returns with guest, Historian and Ava Gardner aficionado, Lora Stocker. We discuss Lora’s journey and how she discovered Ava, the work she does for the Ava Gardner museum, and her work with TCM.

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Ep.50 : Carrie Specht discusses teaching film, TCM, founding classicfilmfan.com , modern day vs. classics, and more! Mar 12, 2021

My guest this Friday on the Calling Old Hollywood Podcast is Producer, Film Professor, Founder of classicfilmfan.com , and classic Hollywood aficionado — Carrie Specht!
Carrie and I discuss her work in teaching film, TCM, founding classicfilmfan.com , modern day vs. classics, the difference between ‘classic Hollywood’ and a classic film, equality in classic films, early influences, passion projects, and much more!

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Songs of yesterday No.2 with Kat Lively Feb 26, 2021

Welcome to the Songs of Yesterday!
Every final Friday in 2021 will be a special episode dedicate to the music of the Golden Age of Hollywood and classics.
Comprised of sentimental favorites and hits, Kat Lively takes you on a melodic journey back to the Golden Age and nostalgic culture.
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TRACK LIST :
1. The Jackson 5 - "I'll Be There"
2. Chet baker - "Lets Get Lost"
3. Louis Armstrong - "Cheek to Cheek"
4. The Hollies - "I Am A Rock"
5. Perry Como - "And I Love You So"
6. The Ronettes - "Be my Baby"
7. Bill Haley & The Comets - "Rockin' Around the Clock"
9. Johnny Cash & June Carter - "I'm goin' to Jackson"
10. Dean Martin - "You belong to Me"
10. The Monkees - "Daydream Believer"
11. Mamas & the Papas - "California Dreamin'"
12. Miles Davis - "Blue in Green"

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Ep.48 : Author, Film Scholar, & Host Alan K. Rode on his pursuit into FILM NOIR, Michael Curtiz, Creative family lineage, and a funny little story about Kirk Douglas... Feb 19, 2021

Author, Film Scholar, & Host Alan K. Rode is the guest this week.
Kat and Alan discuss his journey into Film Noir, his Classic Hollywood family lineage, what it's been like preserving Classic Hollywood and Films via his restoration and hosting endeavors, his NEW biography on Director Michael Curtiz, what it was like interviewing Kirk Douglas, and more.
ALAN'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE :
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE :
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YOUTUBE CHANNEL :
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxiL20ybtWH3TSFEBbvHvg

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Ep 47 : Warren Beath on his books, Maila Nurmi, James Dean, Kenneth Kendall and more Feb 12, 2021

Author of 'The Death of James Dean', 'James Dean in death', and 'Who killed James Dean?', Warren Beath is the guest Calling Old Hollywood this week.
Warren and Kat discuss the life and death of James Dean, September 30th 1955, Kenneth Kendall, his friendship with Maila Nurmi (Vampira) and much more!
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcBiLpqZbT8&t=12s

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Songs of Yesterday; Music from the 1930's-1970's with Kat Lively Jan 29, 2021

Welcome to the Songs of Yesterday!
Every final Friday in 2021 will be a special episode dedicate to the music of the Golden Age of Hollywood and classics.
Comprised of sentimental favorites and hits, Kat Lively takes you on a melodic journey back to the Golden Age and nostalgic culture.
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TRACK LIST

The Four Seasons - “Oh What A Night (December 1963)
The Beach Boys - “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times”
Bobby Vee - “Take Good Care Of My Baby”
Frank Sinatra - “My Way”
Billie Holliday - “When your lover has gone”
Chet Baker - “Lets Get Lost”
Doris Day - “Que Sera Sera”
Dean Martin - “Volare”
Dusty Springfield - “Song of a Preacher Man”
Gerry & The Pacemakers - “You’ll never walk alone”

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Ep.46 : Author Christina Lane on Joan Harris, Alfred Hitchcock, her book 'Phantom Lady' and how these two continue to influence film today Jan 22, 2021

Author of ‘Phantom Lady; Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the forgotten woman behind Hitchcock’ Christina Lane is on the show next week!
We discuss the many women in the many roles of Alfred Hitchcock’s life, Joan Harrison’s life and testament to boss women everywhere, and how both Hitchock and Joan Harrison continue to influence modern film. This book is WONDERFUL and I recommend it. Thank you @booksforwardpr for sending me a copy!

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Ep.45 : James Dean's cousin Marcus Winslow on Jimmy, Fairmount, Life, and the future of the Rebel. Featuring James Dean's best friend in life, Lew Bracker Jan 15, 2021

It is an honor to present the one year anniversary episode of Calling Old Hollywood, with my guest, James Dean's cousin Mr.Marcus Winslow and later in the episode, James Dean's best friend in life, Mr.Lew Bracker.
It was a great pleasure to travel to Fairmount, Indiana hometown of Jimmy, and record this episode with Marcus whilst on the farm they both grew up on.
Marcus was gracious to share his personal memories of his cousin James Dean, who was like a brother to him. We discuss everything from the town of Fairmount, to Jimmy's Acting and racing, the impact he's had on the world, how Marcus would like Jimmy to continue to be remembered, the photos Dennis Stock took of the two when Markie was just a boy, and so much more. We also have a very special guest Lew Bracker towards the end of the episode, whom Marcus and Lew both share stories of their own friendship and bond, and life with and without Jimmy.

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Ep.43 ~ Briana Roman on Edie Sedgwick, Her life, legacy and death, Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, and Ciao! Manhattan Dec 04, 2020

My guest on this Friday’s episode is Artist, Briana Roman.
Since my blog post regarding the late Edie Sedgwick, her fan base has been in contact with me about the “IT” girl and intrigued by my personal experiences surrounding Warhol and The Factory, and involvement with ‘Revolver Gallery’. Briana is a friend of mine whom has been involved closely with Edie and her legacy for years. We discuss the starlet, her life, films, impact, and her untimely death. All this and more on Friday.

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Ep.42 ~ Golf Legend Eddie "The Little Pro" Merrins on Golf, Old Hollywood, Bel Air Country Club, his 14 Hall of Fames, playing with Dean Martin, Fred Astaire and other Old Hollywood icons Nov 29, 2020

My guest is Golf Legend Eddie “The Little Pro” Merrins.
Mr.Merrins has taught and golfed with the greatest from Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Dean Martin, Jack Nicholson and more. He is in 14 Hall of Fames and shares personal stories of his life, career, family, his time with Old Hollywood and modern Hollywood’s finest, and what this journey has been like for him.

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Ep.41 : Michael Lee Merrins on James Dean & Pier Angeli, Acting, Geraldine Page, Spirituality, and New York City Nov 20, 2020

Michael Lee Merrins is my guest.
Michael is an Actor with a love of all things James Dean, who grew up in Pier Angeli’s former Westwood home and studied with Geraldine Page (Jimmy’s close friend) in New York. His father is Golf legend Eddie “The Little Pro” Merrins.
We sat down to discuss Michael’s life, Acting and Film career, the time he spent in New York studying with Geraldine Page, Spirituality, the home he grew up in that once housed Pier Angeli, Spirituality, His Fathers legacy,past lives, and more!

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Ep.40 : Bill Foster on Fear The Walking Dead, Classic Westerns, Old Hollywood Influences and his journey into Acting Nov 13, 2020

Bill Foster has been in Fear the Walking Dead, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and Showdown on the Brazos to name a few productions.

Bill and I sat down to talk Classic films, Westerns, Iconic Directors, his career, what it takes to make a good film, and how he managed to become a successful Actor later in life. Tune in Friday to hear all of this and more.

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Ep.39 : Jim Masters on iconic TV Hosts Regis Philbin and Dick Cavett, His serendipitous encounter with Florence Henderson, Old Hollywood and the art of conversation, and more! Nov 06, 2020

Jim Masters is my guest. Jim is a multi-talented award winning television/radio personality, Voice Artist, Actor, Artist and Writer and Producer.
Jim and I discuss iconic television hosts as Dick Cavett and Regis Philbin, his journey and influences in TV/Film, his serendipitous encounter with Florence Henderson, and much, much more.

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Ep.38 : Bruce Vilanch on Old Hollywood, Comedy, Hollywood Squares, Broadway, Bette Midler, Johnny Carson, Little Richard and more Oct 30, 2020

Undoubtably one of the funniest humans alive, Bruce Vilanch is my guest.
Brice and I discuss everything under the Hollywood sun from influences like Lucille Ball to his work with Bette Midler, The Village People, The Comedy Store, Hollywood Squares, methods for writing, the hit tunes he co-wrote, Johnny Carson, favorite classics, and much, much more.
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Ep.37 : Karie Bible on Classic Horror, Hollywood Kitchen, and a purrfect cameo by 'Close Up' the cemetery Cat... Oct 16, 2020

31 Days of the Calling Old Hollywood Spooktacular continues with my guest — Old Hollywood historian and Hollywood Forever Cemetery tour guide — Karie Bible.

This episode was recorded at Hollywood Forever beside Cecil B. Demille’s grave.

Karie and I discuss Classic Horror, Icons who died young, silent films, Alfred Hitchcock — and her partner in crime @closeupthecemeterycat makes a cameo...

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Ep.36 : Pat Jankiewicz on Fangoria, Horror films, David Bowie, Alfred Hitchcock and the fake pumpkins used in the Halloween films.... Oct 09, 2020

🎃🦇31 Days of the Calling Old Hollywood Spooktacular continues Friday with my guest — Actor & Author from the center of the horror universe, Pat Jankiewicz!
Pat is a writer for iconic Fangoria Magazine & Scream Magazine. He has been in several films and television shows from The Rundown, K-PAX, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Star Trek, others. He has appeared in several horror documentaries, lending his knowledge and passion for the genre, and Is also the author of 3 books based on the film Jaws, The Hulk, and Buck Rogers.

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Ep.35 : SPOOKTACULAR MONTH : Tom Zarzecki on Classic Horror films, Universal Monsters and 'The Cabinet of Dr.Caligari' Oct 02, 2020

31 Days of the Calling Old Hollywood Spooktacular begins next week with guest, Filmmaker, Artist & Musician — Tom Zarzecki.

Tom and I discuss our favorite silent Horror Film ‘The Cabinet of Dr.Caligari’, as well as Bela Lugosi, Iconic True Crime stories in Hollywood, The universal monsters, Tom’s films & how Old Hollywood horror influenced his passion for filmmaking, his latest film, life after death, & the cult he almost started....

All this & more! Available 10.02.20 via Apple Podcasts, Racketeer Radio, & Callingoldhollywood.com

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Ep. 34 : Constance Towers on acting with John Wayne, Yul Brynner, humanitarian work with late husband John Gavin, recent work on 'General Hospital', and life's lessons and memories Sep 25, 2020

My guest is Film / Stage Actress and singer, Ms.Constance Towers.
Ms.Towers is most known for 'The Horse Soldiers' with John Wayne, and 'The Naked Kiss' directed by Sam Fuller. She also played Anna in the Broadway adaption of 'The King & I' with Yul Brynner. A life in film, television, stage and song we discuss her career in acting and on Broadway, working with John Wayne, Sam Fuller, James Garner, Yul Brynner, James Franco, and her late husband -- Actor John Gavin, plus the humanitarian work they did together. She also shares about her most recent work in soap opera 'General Hospital', and favorite memories in life and in her career.

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No.32 : Billy Van Zandt on being a playwright, on Acting, Lucille Ball, Bob Newhart, Charlie Chaplin and his wonderful writing partner, the late Jane Milmore. Sep 11, 2020

In memory of Jane Milmore.
A wonderful conversation with Playwright, Writer and Actor Billy Van Zandt. Billy shared stories from his times working with Don Rickles, Frank Sinatra, Bob Newhart, Penny Marshall, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise and others. We talk comedy, acting, life, the process of writing, his brother Steven, and my favorite -- the story of the time he, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise sat outside Lucille Ball's house waiting to meet her.
His plays can be seen around the world, and his book 'Get in the Car, Jane!' is available on Amazon, wherein he recounts first hand stories with Old Hollywood and modern Hollywood Actors, as well as insight into what goes into working in Showbiz.
Billy Van Zandt website :
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=billy+van+zandt&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

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Ep.31 : Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night on his band, Elton John, Old Hollywood, Kim Fowley & the music industry today Aug 28, 2020

PART 1 OF 2
Founding member and Vocalist of one of the biggest if not the biggest band between 1967-1975, Mr.Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night.
Danny and I discuss the 21 consecutive top 40 Hits Three Dog Night has, his personal stories with Elton John, Marc Bolan, John Lennon and various others legends in song, his humble beginnings in Hollywood as a dishwasher, the touching postcard from Stan Laurel (Laurel and Hardy) and the impact it had on Danny, the Actors/Actresses he used to run into frequently in Hollywood and much more!

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Episode 31 : PART 2 // Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night Aug 28, 2020

PART 2 OF 2
Founding member and Vocalist of one of the biggest if not the biggest band between 1967-1975, Mr.Danny Hutton of Three Dog Night.
Danny and I discuss the 21 consecutive top 40 Hits Three Dog Night has, his personal stories with Elton John, Marc Bolan, John Lennon and various others legends in song, his humble beginnings in Hollywood as a dishwasher, the touching postcard from Stan Laurel (Laurel and Hardy) and the impact it had on Danny, the Actors/Actresses he used to run into frequently in Hollywood and much more!

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Ep.29 : Actor Larry Hankin PART 2 Aug 17, 2020

PART 2 OF 2
He’s been in Seinfeld, Breaking Bad, Billy Madison, Friends, Home Alone and countless other other films and television shows —- character Actor, Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer — Larry Hankin.
Larry and I discuss his career in TV/Film, Old Hollywood, his beatnik beginnings performing at open mics in Greenwich Village, comedy, and much more!
Listen to this episode next week (08.14.20) via Racketeer Radio, then Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and all other major streaming platforms.
Thereallarryhankin.com
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Ep.29 : Larry Hankin on Breaking Bad, Opening for Woody Allen, Bill Hader, & his character work Aug 14, 2020

PART 1 OF 2
He’s been in Seinfeld, Breaking Bad, Billy Madison, Friends, Home Alone and countless other other films and television shows —- character Actor, Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer — Larry Hankin.
Larry and I discuss his career in TV/Film, Old Hollywood, his beatnik beginnings performing at open mics in Greenwich Village, comedy, and much more!
Listen to this episode next week (08.14.20) via Racketeer Radio, then Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and all other major streaming platforms.
Thereallarryhankin.com

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Ep.28 : Brad Kesten on voicing Charlie Brown, journey into the Peanuts Gang and being a child Actor Aug 07, 2020

My guest is Voice Actor / Actor known best for lending his voice to one of the most beloved cartoons in the world from The Peanuts gang— CHARLIE BROWN! Brad Kesten discuss with me what it was like landing the role when he was a mere 8 years old, what his journey through voice over and acting has been like, the entertainment industry, important life lessons, and much more!
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Ep.27 : Scott Schwartz on acting in the film 'A Christmas Story', working with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason, and being a child Actor Jul 31, 2020

My guest is Actor and Former Child Actor from ‘A Christmas Story’, ‘The Toy’, and ‘Kidco’— Scott Schwartz.
Scott and I discuss what it was like being a child Actor, the wisdom Richard Pryor taught him about life, his films, the in’s and out’s of the Entertainmemt industry and how important it is to remain grounded, his recent years and more!
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Ep.26 : Martin Turnbull // Author of 'Garden Of Allah' series, on his books, Wizard of Oz, and his days on the Warner Brothers lot Jul 24, 2020

My guest this week is Author Martin Turnbull.

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Ep.25 : Tommy Kovac on Old Hollywood Comedians and his own nostalgic film podcast Jul 17, 2020

My guest is Tommy Kovac.
Tommy is a comedian and Creator/Host of ‘Splat From the Past’ radio show. We discuss his radio show, life, comedy, and more!
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Ep.24 : Budd Burton Moss on managing Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis and Sidney Portier, his legendary Agent reputation and what makes a good Actor Jul 10, 2020

My guest is Hollywood’s most legendary Talent Agent, Budd Burton Moss.
Budd Burton Moss’s career has spanned several decades. Moss’ clients have included such A-listers as Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, Robert Vaughn, Tom Bosley and Cliff Robertson. He’s also written two books with a third on the way. He sits down with Kat and shares stories of Old Hollywood, his career as an Agent, the film industry, the legends he’s represented, personal stories of friendships and love, and what it takes to make it in this town!

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Ep.23 : Steven Feld on Producing for Bob Hope, writing the most beloved sitcom, and his seven time Grammy win Jul 03, 2020

My guest is seven time Emmy Award winning Screenwriter/Producer and Director, Steven Feld.
Steven began his career in 1982 with an aim to become a screenwriter for Television and Film, but instead found himself working as a producer for non-fiction television. He is an avid lover of Old Hollywood, and his most treasured moment in working in the business, was producing the Bob Hope retrospective for NBC. In his own words below, he describes the experience. Here the full story next Friday! “ I moved here from Denver in 1982 to be a writer in films and television. But found myself working as a producer in non-fiction television, which is how I ended up doing the Bob Hope retrospective for NBC. That turned out to be the greatest experience of my professional career. Interviewing all those legends- Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Woody Allen, Alan Alda, etc. was like a dream come true. And getting to know Bob Hope and his family and getting access to his famous joke vault was an experience like no other. “

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