Forgotten Hollywood JLJ Media
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- TV & Film
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Producer/Creator/Host Doug Hess takes you on a journey back in time and shares with you pieces. of Hollywood you may or may not have known about!
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Episode 242- The Last Decade of Cinema with Author Scott Ryan
In this episode, I spoke with author Scott Ryan regarding his book "The Last Decade of Cinema". Ah, the nineties. Movies were something in those days. We're talking about a decade that began with GoodFellas and ended with Magnolia, with such films as Malcolm X, Before Sunrise, and Clueless arriving somewhere in between.
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Episode 241- Roland Young
In this episode, we look at the life of Roland Young.
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Episode 240- Joi Lansing A Body To Die For
In this episode, I spoke with Alexis Hunter about her book " Joi Lansing: A Body To Die For". Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For colorfully chronicles personal and intimate details of the last four years of the talented '50's "blonde bombshell" star's fascinating life. After three decades of successful TV and movie appearances and Vegas singing stardom, Ms. Lansing died far too young at just 43.
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Episode 239-"With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of An Unintentional Camp Classic."
In this episode, I spoke with author A. Ashley Hoff about his book "With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of An Unintentional Camp Classic."
When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter’s memoir, Mommie Dearest.
Christina Crawford’s book was an immediate bestseller, combining the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse with the draw of Hollywood drama. -
Episode 238- Bette Midler with Author Kevin Winkler
Episode 238 Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide"
In this episode, I spoke with Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide". Bette Midler today is a beloved legacy star, best known for her comic witch in Disney's Hocus Pocus (1993) and its 2022 sequel. -
Episode 237- Elizabeth Taylor with Author Matthew Kennedy
In this episode, I spoke with Matthew Kennedy about his book "On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide". A sweeping look at the career of a truly singular Hollywood star.
In the oceans of ink devoted to the monumental movie star/businesswoman/political activist Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (1932-2011), her beauty and not-so-private life frequently overshadowed her movies. While she knew how to generate publicity like no other, her personal life is set aside in this volume in favor of her professional oeuvre and unique screen dynamism.
Customer Reviews
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this podcast is a must-listen!
Doug has some interesting guests/subjects. I’ve learned about a number of new film books that might have escaped my intention. Doug’s interviewing style is very relaxed and informal which makes it sound like two old friends are talking film.
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Great stuff
Really enjoyed listening to Doug. What a great voice. Excellent material!
So so
Ok- I love the idea of this so I’m going to keep listening - although I was very disappointed in Doris Day episode. Since that was one of earliest ones I’m going to hope it gets better than this - moderator is difficult to listen to because of hesitancy - stops and starts and - not well prepared. Got facts wrong - repeated things several times - just disappointing-