Grey Gardens

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The Dissolve Article Oct 21, 2022

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In this episode of Grey Gardens, Fern welcomes Keely Stahl, GG fan and admin of the World Famous Grey Gardens Face Group. Keely posted an article about the documentary written by Nathan Rabin, which is chock full of quotes and topics to unpack about the Edies, the house and film. We dive into thought provoking conversation where we consider one another's opinions and perspectives as well as consider the author's viewpoint. Listen in for an intriguing episode about the two ladies we all love here at the podcast, who lived in the infamous house in East Hampton named Grey Gardens. You can join The World Famous Grey Gardens Group on Facebook, here. Contact Fern at: Fernhbern@yahoo.com Instagram: @Fernlovesmahjongg Facebook: Fern Levitch-Bernstein

The Many Layers of Little Edie Sep 23, 2022

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In today's episode Fern joins Grey Gardens fan and historian Michael Steinbeck. They discuss topics ranging from Jackie O, to favorite quotes, to Phelan's heartfelt letter to Big Edie during financial difficulties to the many layers that make up the complex woman named Little Edie Beale. Don't forget to feed the cats and raccoons before listening in to the newest episode of the podcast Grey Gardens. 20th Century Style Icons: Little Edie Beale https://youtu.be/CwNBbjcpdZ0

Cat Woman's House Sep 04, 2022

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I am very excited to welcome today's guest Billy Kalbacher to the podcast. He's the very Billy, who Little Edie refers to in The Beales of Grey Gardens. Billy shares with us some of his personal experiences and cherished memories with both Mother (Big Edie) and Little Edie. As a boy summering in East Hampton he was used to hearing about and seeing the Cat Woman's House. When he got to know the cat ladies in person by a crazy twist of fate, it opened his heart to these two unique women in East Hampton, and gave him the opportunity to help those in need of assistance. Decades later, after Billy raised his family in East Hampton, the long time resident continues to give back to the community he loves through the work of the Clamshell Organization. Let's step back in time with Billy as we listen in, pet the cats and boil some corn. You can get in touch with Fern via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com https://www.clamshellfoundation.org/about

The Estate Sale at Grey Gardens Aug 08, 2022

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Fern welcomes Christina Raptis, a fellow Grey Gardens fan and Long Islander to the podcast. In today's episode Christina will share her experience attending the estate sale at Grey Gardens as she describes the house, the gardens and Georgica Beach to us. We will also discuss a few scenes from the HBO movie and the documentary that stood out to her as well as the Edies infamous mother-daughter relationship. Pet the cat, mix a gin gimlet and listen in to the newest episode of the podcast! You can contact Fern by way of: Email Fernhbern@yahoo.com Instagram: @fernlovesmahjongg Facebook: Fern Levitch-Bernstein And if you're a mah jongg fan, Fern also hosts another podcast, Mah Jongg Mondays, where she talks about the beloved tile game played worldwide with fellow players and mah jonng experts!

Big Edie's Big Brother - Black Jack Bouvier Jul 02, 2022

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In today's episode Fern welcomes back Brian Buck, Grey Gardens historian, group administrator and expert of the Facebook group Grey Gardens. Listen in to the informative and always respectful discussion about today's Grey Garden topic: the handsome and debonair Black Jack Bouvier, his life, his fathering, his lifestyle and his relationship with his eccentric sister Edith Bouvier Beale. He was the father of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onasis and Lee Radziwell who both came to the Edies aid in the 1970s during the raid.

Brain runs the Grey Gardens Facebook group, which can be found here.

The Beales, the Bouviers and a Brooch Jun 16, 2022

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In today's episode Fern welcomes David Crotty to the podcast. David is a red carpet photographer and became a Grey Gardens fan decades ago after learning about the film from fashion designer Marc Jacobs. David's creative eye picked up on a specific family heirloom, a beautiful brooch Little Edie wore on her head coverings in most scenes. Listen in to hear how David created a replica, one Christine Ebersol wore in the musical and Drew Barrymore wore in the HBO film Grey Gardens. We also discuss favorite scenes from the films, nuggets of information we gleaned from John H. Davis's book and David shares his meetings with Albert Maysles. Settle in with your favorite flavor ice cream, pet the cats and get ready for another episode of Grey Gardens! www.greygardensbrooch.com www.greygardenscoloringbooks.com

The Hallmark of Aristocracy is Responsibility May 16, 2022

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In episode #4 Fern welcomes Scotty Fryer to the podcast. Scotty is entertaining Grey Gardeners with his fun and fabulous lip-sync clips of beloved Little Edie on Facebook and TikTok. Fern and Scotty talk candidly about Little Edie; her costumes and fashionista fame, her mother-daughter relationship with Big Edie, her dreams of stardom and her self- actualization of becoming famous and eventually becoming an iconic figure. Let's open a can of liver pâté, squeeze a little lemon on it, mix a Gin Gimlet and listen in to this entertaining and interesting episode! Follow Scotty Fryer on his socials: IG: @call_me_joe_for_real FB: Friar Tuck TikToc: @callmejoeofficial Follow Fern on her socials: IG: @fernlovesmahjongg FB: Fern Levitch-Bernstein

Little Edie Strikes A Pose May 01, 2022

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In today's episode Fern interviews photographer Ron Lieberman, who took the well renowned picture of Little Edie for Reno Sweeney Cabaret. Listen in to hear details about the photo shoot, Little Edie's choice of clothing and her response to the picture chosen for the iconic poster we all know and admire. Ron shares his unique experience of photographing and interacting with this famous blue-eyed East Hampton resident whose home just happened to be named Grey Gardens.

We Belong Together Apr 07, 2022

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In today's episode Fern welcomes Terie Spencer to the podcast. Terie is a Grey Gardener who has delved into the archives of the East Hampton Star and has gems of treasure to share with us. In addition to that, Terie is a musical theater director and performer and has something special prepared for Big Edie and us! Let's open the garden gate and listen in to episode two. The book Fern references, I Only Mark the Hours That Shine: Little Edie's Diary – 1929, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Grey Gardens Official Website The movie That Summer can be rented or purchased for streaming on Amazon.com

Don't Just Be A Lady…Be A Legend. Mar 23, 2022

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Oh those those two ladies…Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith Beale, also known as Big Edie and Little Edie, are the focus of discussion in the kickoff episode of Grey Gardens. Your host, Fern Bernstein, welcomes Brian Buck to the podcast. Brian is a devoted Grey Gardens fan who has a treasure-trove of information to share about the Bouvier and Beale families and history about Grey Gardens. Go feed the cats then grab a Gin Gimlet and listen in as we open the garden gate and walk into the world of Grey Gardens.

My Life at Grey Gardens: 13 Months and Beyond by Lois Wright Grey Gardens Facebook Group