True Stories Of Tinseltown

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Our Summer Series Ends With La Liz Part 2. WE Get Into Burton, Warner, Larry Fortensky And Other Romances Sep 21, 2021

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Our Summer series is ovah. WE both had to postpone for various reasons but I'm posting the day before Fall. Woo Hoo!! April was a trooper because she was not feeling her best. If you notice I do a lot of the yakking, its because of April feeling Crappola.

WE talk Elizabeths life and loves. Her dedication the the Aids foundation. She remained friends with construction worker Larry Fortensky.. I liked him a lot, but the press was merciless. After Larry she never really had another big time romance. Richard Burtons widow asks "How can they be the love of each others when they divorced twice?" They were. Sally was married to Burton for less then a year.

Elizabeth Taylor was called the last of the great movie stars..She was that and so much more. There will never be anyone like her.

Thanks so much to April for cohosting the summer series. She's the cats meow and bees knees...GOOF alert!!

www.classicblondes.com

Mostly thanks to the wonderful listeners. You are the best.

Love,

Grace

xoxo

www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

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You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.

I'm om Tumblr and Pinterest and will start doing shorts on tidbits from our fave classic movies, stars and interesting places in NYC from Classic Hollywood, Stay tuned!!

Part1 of Sultry Brunettes about mega sultry Elizabeth Taylor.. We go up to Cleopatra, Just Before Burton.. Sep 07, 2021

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Part 1 of April and I of La liz (April says there's no La Liz) Love April "Just the facts ma'am." WE did this on the day Ed Asner died and mention the big teddy bear. WE talk Elizabeths birth to her child stardom, moving quickly into adult roles. We talk her marriages to brute Conrad Hilton, Older steady guy Michael Wilding, and true scuzz bucket Eddie Fisher. Next up, Richard Burton, her affair with car salesman Henry Wynberg, All's right in the world brief marriage numero dose with Burton, Her love affair with Shah of Iran family member, before his regime was toppled, her marriage to John Warner. Very unhappy time for Elizabeth. She was living on a farm in Virginia. In her unhappiness she turned to food and booze. Finally her marriage to Larry Fortensky. We will go into the end period of this amazing woman's life. La Liz FOREVER.. Dame Elizabeth was some kind of woman.

Thanks April for doing this summer series with me.

April

www.classicblondes.com

Mostly thanks to the listens. You are the best!!!

Grace

xoxo

www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg

I Just Want To Pay Tribute To The One And Only Ed Asner. He Was A Doll. I Feel Honored To Have Known Him.RIP Dear ED Aug 29, 2021

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Hey everybody,

The Wonderful Ed Asner Died Today At The Age Of 91. This was done a few years ago. Ed was an absolute pussycat. We did get engaged, I'm still waiting on my engagement ring. I feel so grateful I got the chance to talk to ED. I hope you enjoy this.

I hope Ed is partying with MTM, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman and all the gang. He will never be forgotten. RIP sweet ED..

Thanks for listening.

Love you mucho,

Grace

xoxo

Sultry Brunette Jane Russell Is Our Topic Of The Day.I Was Amazed At how Much Jane Spilled In Her Memoir Aug 21, 2021

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April and I talk Sultry Brunette's of Classic Hollywood. This time is our lovely full figured girl (playtex bra commercials)Jane Russell. She was discovered by Howard Hughes and her memoir is very honest. Juicy even. I give her major props on her book.

She talks abortion, infidelity and so much more..If the part about Jane and brief statement was not cut, it was in no way political or judgmental.

April is the best. I love her.

www.classichollywoodblondes

Next week is Elizabeth Taylor. From her birth to her death. Sultry brunette deluxe.

Thanks to the listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you.

Much love,

Grace

xoxo

I've been off Facebook for a while.www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg

This Is An Oldie. Today Is The One And Only Mae Wests Birthday....Tribute To A One Of A Kind Woman Aug 17, 2021

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Happy Birthday to Mae. I never forget Mae's B'day because it is the same as mine!! I love sharing my day with the ever so fab Mae!!

I Talk To FABU Joan Renner Of The Fabulous Blog Deranged LA Crimes. We Talk Clara Bows Court Date With Pal/Secretary. We end the rumors of Clara And Dogs Aug 13, 2021

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I absolutely loved Joan who has the fab blog Deranged LA Crimes:True 20th Century Tales Of Murder Mayhem, political corruption, and celebrity scandal.

We talked about Clara Bow and her secretary/friend..all I can say is with friends like Daisy DeVoe the more you like dogs. It was a scandal that hit the front page. This is when tales of Clara's romps with dogs and taking on the whole USC football team came into play. We learn where those slimy rumors started. Clara was a good trusting, down to earth person who had more then her fair share of horrible creeps in her life. Joan knows her stuff and it was so fun talking to her. I'm hoping for her to come back on soon with a hilarious Clark Gable scandal.

Thanks so much Joan!! You are the best.

Thanks to all the listeners.

Love you all,

Grace

xoxo

Joans blog

https://derangedlacrimes.com

You will get lost in the wonderful content of molls, mugs, murder and mayhem

Her book on wonderful woman crime reporter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692703454/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0

I will be becoming active on my instagram page soon

Also an going to add you tube for True stories. I'll be uploading some cool places in NYC with classic Hollywood stories, maybe a live or two where you can join me and yak our faves of classic Hollywood.

www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg

Part 4 of Sultry Brunettes Is The Queen Of Sultry Ava Gardner..Ava Was Very Honest, Honey... Aug 08, 2021

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April and I talk Ava Gardner. She came from poor family only to rise to fame as sultry brunette goddess. We talk her life, her loves and everything else about gorgeous Ava.

Thanks to April.

Thanks so much to you, the listeners.

Who loves ya baby!!

ME!

Our Third Sultry Brunette is Lupe Velez, AKA The Mexican Spitfire...Did she really shoot at Gary Cooper.. Aug 03, 2021

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April and I talk Lupe Velez. Lupe was quite the character, and there has been no one like her since. We talk her childhood, her loves, rumors and her tragic ending by suicide at the age of 36.

Thanks so much to April for doing summer series with me.

Mostly thanks to the listeners and that means YOUSE!!!

Much love,

Grace

April

www.classichollywoodblondes.com

I've been off Facebook for a while.www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg

Sultry Brunette Of Classic Hollywood #2 The Beautiful And Brilliant Hedy Lamarr. What A Life.... Jul 21, 2021

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April and I talk the beautiful, brainy, sultry brunette Hedy Lamarr. Hedy was a major sex symbol and inventor. She was six time married, a mom of three and quite an interesting person. WE talk truths and untruths about Hedy. One thing we know for sure..She didn't like women..and maybe Clark Gable sucked her toes.

Next week's sultry brunette is Lupe Velez AKA The Mexican Spitfire..

Thanks so much to April. She is fab.

Thanks so much to the listeners, you are the best!

April and Grace

xoxo

April

www.classichollywoodblondes.com

I've been off Facebook for a while. I needed to take a break for a while,I think the pandemic affected me more than I thought.. but for those that haven't visited I have lots of Tinseltown tidbits and loads of great photo's. I will be posting again.

www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg

Join April and I for our 2021 Summer Series on Sultry Brunettes Of Classic Hollywood..First Up Norma Shearer..Maybe you say..HUH?? She was a Precode Siren.. Jul 14, 2021

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April and I are so happy to do out third summer series. This year we are doing Sultry Brunettes of Classic Hollywood. Our first choice may be controversial, but I think you'll understand why we put her first. WE will be talking about Hedy Lamarr, Jane Russell, Linda Darnell, Liz Taylor, Ava and I know I'm missing someone.

WE hope you enjoy.

Thanks so much,

Grace and April

xoxo

April

www.classicblondes.com

www. Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

I also have a group page. I'm going to make a new twitter account and be better with my instagram page.

you can listen to podcast

www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg