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“CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: THE HIDDEN GEMS OF A HOLLYWOOD ORIGINAL” (111) Oct 27, 2025

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EPISODE 111 - “CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: THE HIDDEN GEMS OF A HOLLYWOOD ORIGINAL” - 10/27/25

When DIANE KEATON passed away on October 11, 2025, she left behind an incredible legacy of important films and stunning performances that were some of the best of the era. Her youthful effervescence, her fashion style, everything about her belied mortality. Most people think of her masterful, Oscar-winning performance in Annie Hall, (1977) but her career is so much more than that one role. Over the past five decades, her filmography is a study in contrasts: farce, heart wrenching dramas, rom-coms with a twist — she’s taken risks, playing complicated women (even in the lighter faire), and made some really interesting choices. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at some of the films Diane Keaton made that don’t always get the spotlight they deserve. Watching these films, whether for the first time or a revisit, you realize just how bold and varied her work was. Whether in a quiet drama focusing on an intimate character study, a quirky comedy, or something completely unexpected, Diane Keaton always brought a mix of honesty, humor, and heart that was entirely her own. So, today we honor the life and legacy of the multifaceted Diane Keaton.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Play It Again, Sam (1972), starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, & Tony Roberts;

Looking For Mr, Goodbar (1977), starring Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton, Richard Gere, Richard Riley, Allen Fienstein, Tom Berenger, Priscilla Pointer, & LaVar Burton;

Interiors (1978), starring Diane Keaton, Mary Beth Hurt, Kristin Griffith, Geraldine Page, E.G. Marshall, Richard Jordan, Sam Waterston, & Maureen Stapleton;

Shoot The Moon (1978), starring Diane Keaton, Albert Finney, Dana Hill, Karen Allen, Peter Weller, Tracy Gold, Tina Yothers, & Viveka Davis;

Marvin’s Room (1996), starring Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Leonardo Di Caprio, Robert DeNiro, Gwen Verdon, Hume Cronyn, & Hal Scardino;

Sometime’s Gotta Give (2003), starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Frances McDormand, & Jon Favreau;

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FBTHS: “LON CHANEY SR, and LON CHANEY JR” (110) Oct 20, 2025

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EPISODE 110 - “LON CHANEY SR, and LON CHANEY JR” - 10/25

LON CHANEY, known as the 'Man of a Thousand Faces,' amazed audiences in the silent era with his unforgettable performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). He was a master of transformation, using makeup, physicality, and raw emotion to create these classic characters no one had ever seen before. His son, LON CHANEY, JR., had the difficult job of following in his father’s footsteps. But he made his own mark, especially as The Wolf Man (1941), a role that turned him into one of Universal’s great horror stars. Join us as we discuss this remarkable father-and-son duo, their careers, their lives, and how the Chaney name became synonymous with both monsters and movie magic.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

“Not the Girl Next Door” (2008), by Charlotte Chandler;

“Lon Chaney: The Man Behind the Thousand Faces” (1993), by Michael F. Blake;

www.lonchaney.com;

PBS.org/WNET/AmericanMasters;

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces, Documentary (2022);

Lon Chaney, Jr.: Son of a Thousand Faces, Documentary, A&E Biography (1995);

“Secrets from Lon Chaney’s Oklahoma Odyssey,” November 14, 1982, by Sam Anderson, The Oklahoman;

“9 Transformative Facts About Lon Chaney Sr.,” November 6, 2019, by Jane Rose, Mental Floss;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923);

The Phantom of the Opera(1925);

The Wolf Man (1941);

By the Sun’s Rays (1914);

The Wicked Darling(1919);

The Miracle Man (1919);

The Penalty (1920);

He Who Gets Slapped (1924);

The Unholy Three (1925);

The Blackbird (1926);

The Road to Mandalay (1926);

Tell It to the Marines(1926);

Mr. Wu (1927);

The Unknown (1927);

London After Midnight (1927);

The Big City (1928);

Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928);

While the City Sleeps (1928);

West of Zanzibar (1928);

Where East is East (1929);

Thunder (1929);

Girl Crazy (1932);

Undersea Kingdom (1936);

Of Mice and Men (1939);

One Billion BC (1940);

Billy the Kid (1941);

Riders of Death Valley (1941);

Badlands of Dakota (1941);

Too Many Blondes (1941);

San Antonio Rose (1941);

Man Made Monster (1941);

Frankenstein (1932);

The Mummy (1932);

The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942);

The Mummy’s Tomb (1942);

Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943);

Son of Dracula (1943);

House of Frankenstein (1944);

Abbott and CostelloMeet Frankenstein (1948);

High Noon (1952);

Bride of the Gorilla (1951);

The Black Castle (1952);

Indestructible Man (1956);

The Alligator (1959);

The Bushwhacker (1952);

The Silver Star (1955);

The Haunted Palace (1963);

Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971);

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“HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDFORD” - 10/13/25 - (109) Oct 13, 2025

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“HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109)

On September 16, 2025, the world lost a cinematic giant when ROBERT REDFORD, the golden boy of Hollywood, passed away at the age of 89 in his beloved Utah. Redford was a towering figure in American cinema whose influence spanned over six decades as an actor, director, producer, and environmental activist. Known for his striking looks, natural charisma, and understated acting style, Redford became a leading man in the 1960s and '70s with iconic roles in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men. Join us this week as we pay tribute to this giant of the big screen!

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

“Robert Redford: Legendary Leading man, Environmentalist, Movie Maverick,” 2025, Parade Magazine;

"Robert Redford the Actor: A Look Back at His Movies,” September 19, 2025, by Pamela McClintock & Mia Galuppo, Hollywood Reporter.

“Peter Biskind on Robert Redford’s Legacy,” September 18, 2025, by Peter Biskind, Hollywood Reporter;

“Inside Daisy Clover,” June 11, 2023, by Brian Hannan, The Magnificent 60s.com;

“Candidate, a Comedy About the State of Politics, Opens: Robert Redford Plays Senatorial Hopeful Chronicle of a Doomed Campaign Is at Sutton,” June 19, 1972, by Vincent Canby, New York Times;

RoberEbert.com;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Inside Daisy Clover (1965), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Christopher Plummer, Ruth Gordon, and Roddy McDowell;

Downhill Racer (1969), starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, & Camilla Sparv;

This Property is Condemned (1966), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Kate Reid, Charles Bronson, Robert Blake, & Mary Badham;

Jeremiah Johnson (1972), starring Robert Redford, Will Geer, & Delle Bolton;

Tell Them Willie Boy is Here (1969), starring Robert Redford, Robert Blake, & Katharine Ross;

The Candidate (1972), starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvin Douglas, Don Porter, Karen Carlson, & Allen Garfield;

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“HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108) Oct 06, 2025

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EPISODE 108 - “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25

PETER FORD was born into Hollywood royalty. As the son of MGM dancing sensation ELEANOR POWELL, and rugged leading man GLENN FORD, he was born into a world stat few can imagine. He lived in a mansion in Beverly Hills with a staff of 8. He called RITA HAYWORTH “Aunt Rita,” was babysat by JAMES MASON, had his first martini (at 10!) thanks to FRITZ LANG, and often had luminaries like HENRY FONDA, BARBARA STANWYCK, and CLARK GABLE at his dining room table. Peter once wrote, “I was sent by Central Casting to play the role of the perfect Hollywood son in this idyllic world of make-believe. I was great and performed flawlessly. It was hard work but I was underpaid!” Join us as Peter offers a fascinating, honest, and informative discussion of his loving, but complicated relationship with his parents, and what it was like to grow up surrounded by icons.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

Glenn Ford: A Life (2011), by Peter Ford;

“Peter Ford, A Star’s Son: The Hardest Job in the World,” April 2011, by Charles Ziarko, Classic Images;

www.PeterFord.com;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Gilda (1946), starring Glenn Ford & RitaHayworth;

The Big Heat (1953), starring Glenn Ford & Gloria Grahame;

Heaven With The Barbed Wire Fence (1939), starring Glenn Ford, Jean Rogers & Richard Conte;

So Ends the Night (1941), starring Fredric March, Glenn Ford & Margaret Sullavan;

The Loves of Carmen (1948), starring Glenn Ford & Rita Hayworth;

The Man From Colorado (1948), starring Glen Ford, William Holden & Ellen Drew;

The Blackboard Jungle (1955), starring Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier & Anne Francis;

Interrupted Melody (1955), starring Glenn Ford & Eleanor Parker;

3:10 to Yuma (1957), starring Glenn Ford & Van Heflin;

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“SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” (107) Sep 29, 2025

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EPISODE 107 - “SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” - 9/29/25

SUSAN PETERS was a rising star in Hollywood’s Golden Age, a gifted actress whose poise, talent, and beauty quickly earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. With a promising career ahead of her, she seemed destined for lasting stardom—until a devastating accident abruptly changed everything, marking the beginning of a long, painful decline. Her story is one of both brilliance and heartbreak, a portrait of a woman whose strength and grace were ultimately no match for the crushing weight of physical and emotional suffering. Today, we’ll be discussing the tragic arc of Susan Peters’ life and career, examining how a promising future was shattered in an instant.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

Fallen Angels: The Tragic Untimely Deaths of 14 Hollywood Beauties (1991), by Kirk Crivello;

“The Tragic Death of Susan Peters,” May 10, 2022, by Karen Corday, Grunge.com;

“The Many Acts of Susan Peters,” June 25, 2018, by Christina Newland, Hazlitt.com;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Susan and God (1940), starring Joan Crawford & Fredric March;

Santa Fe Trail (1940), starring Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland;

The Strawberry Blonde (1941), starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, & Rita Hayworth;

Meet John Doe (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Gary Cooper;

Scattergood Pulls The Strings (1941), starring Guy Kibbee;

The Big Shot (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart;

Tish (1942), starring Marjorie Main & Lee Bowman;

Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942), starring Lionel Barrymore & Van Johnson;

Andy Hardy’s Double Life (1942), starring Mickey Rooney;

Random Harvest (1942), starring Greer Garson & Ronald Colman;

Assignment in Brittany (1943), starring Jean-Pierre Aumont;

Young Ideas (1943), staring Herbert Marshall & Mary Astor;

Song of Russia (1944), starring Robert Taylor & Susan Peters;

Keep Your Powder Dry (1945), Starring Lana Turner, Laraine Day, & Susan Peters’

The Sign of the Ram (1948), starring Susan Peters & Alexander Knox;

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FBTHS - "FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY McCORMACK & DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION" (106) Sep 22, 2025

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EPISODE 106 - “FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY MCCORMACK AND DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION” - 9/22/25

This week, we are thrilled to welcome two celebrated actors — PATTY McCORMACK, who made an indelible mark on cinema as the unforgettable child star of “The Bad Seed,” and Dan Lauria, beloved for his role as the father on “The Wonder Years” and his extensive work on stage and screen. Patty and Dan share personal stories from their careers, reflect on the craft of acting, and talk about what continues to inspire their love of performance. It’s a lively, heartfelt conversation that blends Hollywood history with the enduring passion of two artists who’ve spent their lives in the spotlight. Patty and Dan are currently starring in Dan’s play “Just Another Day,” a beautiful look at aging, love, memories and the power of a good classic movie.

SHOW NOTES:

To purchase tickets to JUST ANOTHER DAY starring Patty McCormack and Dan Lauria, visit https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/just-another-day/ through September 28, 2025.

Sources:

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com

Movies Mentioned:

The Bad Seed (1956), starring Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, and William Hopper;

Frost/Nixon (2008), starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, & Kevin Bacon;

The Master (2012), staring Philip Seymour Hoffman & Joaquin Phoenix;

Reagan (2924), starring Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, & Jon Voight;

All Mine To Give (1957) starring Glynis Johns & Cameron Mitchell;

Kathy O (1958), starring Dan Duryea, Patty McCormack, Jan Sterling, & Sam Levene:

Jacktown (1962), starring Patty McCormack & Richard Meade;

Mary Jane (1968), starring Fabian & Diane McBain;

The Young Runaways (1968), starring Kevin Coughlin & Patty McCormack;

Don Quixote (1972), starring Akim Tamiroff;

9 1/2 Weeks (1986); starring Mickey Rourke & Kim Basinger;

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"LOUELLA & HEDDA- THE GOLDEN AGE'S GOSSIP GIRLS" (105) Sep 15, 2025

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EPISODE 105 - “LOUELLA AND HEDDA: THE GOLDEN AGE’S GOSSIP GIRLS” - 9/15/25

This week, we explore the legendary rivalry between Hollywood gossip columnists LOUELLA PARSONS and HEDDA HOPPER. Parsons, backed by media tycoon WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST, became a powerful figure in the 1920s with close ties to the studios. Hopper, a former actress, entered the scene later with a more aggressive style and strong political views. The two wielded enormous influence, able to make or break careers with a single column. The episode covers their personal feud, their role in the Hollywood blacklist, and their lasting impact on celebrity journalism. It’s a revealing look at how gossip shaped the Golden Age of Hollywood.

SHOW NOTES:

To purchase the Wild Goddesses of the Silver Screen & Beyond oracle cards, you can contact TAMARA COOK through her Facebook page:

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Sources:

Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood Celebrity Gossip and American Conservatism (2011), by Jennifer Frost;

The First Lady of Hollywood (2005), by Samantha Barbas;

Vanity Will Get You Somewhere: An Autobiography (1987), by Joseph Cotten;

Hedda and Louella: A Dual Biography of Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons (1971), by George Eells;

Tell It To Louella (1961), by Louella Parsons;

The Gay Illiterate (1944), by Louella Parsons;

“Hedda Hopper: The rise of Hollywood’s First Gossip Queen,”July 13, 2025, Documentary, Biography;

“The Career that Fear Built: Hedda Hopper Ruled the Gossip Business,” August 6, 2018, The Saturday Evening Post;

“For Gossip Columnist Hedda Hopper, Flamboyance Was Her Brand,” November 10, 2015, by Ruth La Ferla, New York Times;

“The Powerful Rivalry Between Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons,” April 1997, by Amy Fine Collins, Vanity Fair;

“Louella Parsons, Gossip Columnist, Dies,” December 10, 1972, New York Times;

“Hedda Hopper, Columnist, Dies; Chronicled Gossip of Hollywood,” February 2, 1966, New York Times;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

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“MEMORABLE MINUTES: JOHN DILEO ON ACTORS WHO MADE THE MOST OF LESS” - 9/08/25 (104) Sep 08, 2025

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EPISODE 104 - “MEMORABLE MINUTES: JOHN DILEO ON ACTORS WHO MADE THE MOST OF LESS” - 9/08/25

Back by popular demand! This week we welcome author and friend of the podcast JOHN DILEO who will talk about his 2022 book THERE ARE NO SMALL PARTS: 100 OUTSTANDING FILM PERFORMANCES WITH SCREEN TIME OF 10 MINUTES OR LESS, a fun, insightful look at the incredible actors who made the most with the limited screen time they were given. From GLADYS GEORGE in “The Hard Way” (1943) to RUBY DEE in “American Gangster” (2007), we cover the gamut!

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

There Are No Small Parts: 100 Outstanding Film Performances With Screen Time of 10 Minutes or Less (2022), by John DiLeo;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

Sharp Shooters (1938), starring Brian Donlevy & Lynn Bari;

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Harry Morgan, & Mary Beth Hughes;

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), staring Jean Arthur & Gary Cooper;

Blossoms In the Dust (1941), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon;

My Favorite Wife (1940), starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Gail Patrick, & Randolph Scott;

The Hard Way (1943), starring Ida Lupino, Joan Leslie, Dennis Morgan, & Jack Carson;

Now, Voyager (1942), starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, & Gladys Cooper;

Body & Soul (1947), starring John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, & Anne Revere;

It’s A Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart & Donna Reed;

Strangers on a Train (1951), starring Robert Walker, Farley Granger, & Ruth Roman;

The Bishop’s Wife (1947) starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, & David Niven;

The Last Picture Show (1971), starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Ellen Burstyn, Ben Johnson & Cloris Leachman;

American Gangster (2007), staring Denzel Washington, Lymari Nadal, & Russell Crowe;

Network (1976), starring William Holden, Faye Dunaway, & Peter Finch;

Stagecoach (1939), starling John Wayne & Claire Trevor;

Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable;

The Wizard of Oz (1939), starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack haley, & Bert Lahr;

The Letter (1940), starring Bette Davis & Herbert Marshall;

Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon;

State Fair (1945), starring Jeanne Crain & Dana Andrews;

The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren & Rod Taylor;

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“ELEANOR PARKER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 9/01/25 (103) Sep 01, 2025

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EPISODE 103 - “ELEANOR PARKER: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 9/01/25

This week, we celebrate our Star of the Month: the extraordinary ELEANOR PARKER. Known as “the woman of a thousand faces,” Parker built a remarkable career defined by range, subtlety, and strength. From her Oscar-nominated turn as a wrongly imprisoned woman in Caged, to her quietly powerful presence as the Baroness in The Sound of Music, she consistently defied typecasting and brought nuance to every role. But behind the glamour was a private, fiercely independent woman whose legacy has too often been overlooked in Hollywood history. Join us as we dive deep into the life, career, and enduring mystique of Eleanor Parker—a star who truly deserves to be remembered.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

Eleanor Parker: Woman of a Thousand Faces (1989), by Doug McClelland;

“Eleanor Parker: Above and Beyond,” Vol 13., #2, by Jim Meyer, Hollywood Studio Magazine;

“Eleanor Parker: Miscasting Has Sabotaged Her Beauty and Ability,” March 1962, by Doug McClelland, Film In Review;

“Hollywood’s Mystery,” June 1954, Screenland;

“She Loves To Act,” November 11, 1951, by Hedda Hopper, Chicago Sunday Tribune;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

 Movies Mentioned:

The Sound of Music (1965);

Caged (1950);

They Died with Their Boots On (1942);

Soldiers in White (1942);

The Big Shot (1942);

Men of the Sky (1942);

Vaudeville Days (1942);

Busses Roar (1942);

We’re With the Army Now (1943);

Mission to Moscow (1943);

Destination Tokyo (1944);

Between Two Worlds (1944);

The Very Thought of You (1944);

Hollywood Canteen (1944);

Pride of the Marines (1945);

Of Human Bondage (1946);

Never Say Goodbye (1946);

Escape Me Never (1947);

Voice of the Turtle (1947);

The Woman in White (1948);

It’s a Great Feeling (1949);

Chain Lightning (1950);

Three Secrets (1950);

Valentino (1951);

A Millionaire for Christy (1951);

Detective Story (1951);

Above and Beyond (1953);

Escape from Fort Bravo (1953);

The Naked Jungle (1954);

Valley of the Kings (1954);

Many Rivers to Cross (1955);

Interrupted Melody (1955);

The Man with the Golden Arm (1955);

The King and Four Queens (1956);

Lizzie (1957);

The Seventh Sin (1957);

A Hole in the Head (1959);

Home from the Hill (1960);

Return to Peyton Place (1961);

Madison Avenue (1962);

The Oscar (1966);

An American Dream (1966);

Warning Shot (1967);

The Tiger and the Pussycat (1967);

Eye of the Cat (1969);

Sunburn (1979);

Maybe I’ll Come Home in the Spring (1971);

Home for the Holidays (1972);

The Great American Beauty Contest (1973);

Dead on the Money (1991);

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“TALKIES, GANGSTERS, & BUGS BUNNY: THE WARNER BROTHERS JOURNEY” - 8/25/25 (102) Aug 25, 2025

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EPISODE 102 - “TALKIES, GANGSTERS, & BUGS BUNNY: THE WARNER BROTHERS JOURNEY” - 8/25/25

In this week’s episode, we’re turning the spotlight on the incredible journey of the Warner brothers—Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack—four ambitious siblings who rose from modest immigrant roots to create one of the most influential movie studios in the world: Warner Bros. Studios. Their story begins in the early 20th century, with a hand-cranked projector and a traveling film show, and evolves into a groundbreaking entertainment empire that would forever change the film industry. From their early struggles during the silent film era to their game-changing release of The Jazz Singer, in 1927, the first feature-length "talkie," the Warner brothers didn’t just adapt to change—they drove it. Join us as we trace the rise of Warner Bros., a studio born from risk, vision, and a relentless belief in the power of storytelling.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources:

Warner Brothers: Hollywood’s Ultimate Backlot (2014), by Steven Bingen;

Early Warner Brothers Studios (2010), by E.J. Stephens & Marc Wanamaker;

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008), by Richard Schickel & George Perry;

Hollywood Be Thy Name: The Warners Bros. Story (1994), by Cass Warner;

The Warner Brothers’ Story (1979), by Clive Hirschhorn;

Wikipedia.com;

TCM.com;

IBDB.com;

IMDBPro.com;

Movies Mentioned:

The Great Train Robbery (1903);

Dante’s Inferno (1911);

Peril on the Plains (1912);

Raiders on the Mexican Border (1912);

My Four Years in Germany (1918);

Don Juan (1926);

The Jazz Singer (1927);

Little Caesar(1931);

The Public Enemy(1931);

Scarface (1932);

Baby Face (1933);

Female (1933);

Marked Woman (1938);

Jezebel (1938);

Angels with Dirty Faces(1938);

Captain Blood (1935);

The Sea Hawk (1935);

Charge of the Light Brigade (1936);

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938);

The Life of Emile Zola(1937);

Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939);

The Maltese Falcon (1941);

Now Voyager (1942);

The Big Sleep (1946);

High Sierra(1941);

The Big Sleep(1946);

White Heat(1949);

You’re In The Army Now(1941);

Yankee Doodle Dandy(1942);

This Is The Army(1943);

Casablanca(1943);

Mission To Moscow(1943);

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951);

East of Eden (1955);

Rebel Without a Cause (1955);

Giant (1956);

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