Episode 31 - W.C. Fields: A Biography

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Episode 31 - W.C. Fields: A Biography

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Sep 20, 2021

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In this episode I will be discussing with author James Curtus regarding his book W.C. Fields: A Biography. Doug Hess is the host! Follow Forgotten Hollywood on FB

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Sep 20, 2021

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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 1- Welcome to Forgotten Hollywood: Host Doug Hess introduced this new podcast on Old Hollywood to you the listeners! by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 24- TCM Summer Under The Stars: In this episode, we will explore four stars that will be featured in TCM's Summer Under The Stars. Join me as we discuss Kay Francis, Kathryn Grayson, Tyrone Power, and Jane Wyman. Doug Hess is the host Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 19 - Little House On The Prairie with Actress Wendi Lou Lee: In this episode, we interview Wendi Lou Lee. You may remember her as Baby Grace on Little House On The Prairie for four seasons. Don Sanders joins me as Wendi reflects on her time on the set. Doug Hess is the Producer and Lead Host! Follow on. FB... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 7 - 31 Days of Oscars 1: In this episode we rank the 31 Best Picture Academy Award winners (in my opinion). Let the debate begin!Doug Hess is the host! by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 11- Hello My Name is Robert: During the month of May, TCM is not having one star of the month, but they will be celebrating stars named Robert. So, we will be discussing Robert Osborne, Young, Armstrong, and Mitchum.Hosted by Doug Hess! goto Forgotten Hollywood on Faceboook! by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 3 - Movies That March: In this episode, we discuss the theme for the month, which is Movies That March. Host Doug Hess. by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 42- TCM Star of the Month - Ingrid Bergman: In this episode, we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Ingrid Bergman. Ingrid Bergman was one of the actresses from Hollywood's Gold Era. She is one of the most Oscar-awarded actresses and a top star in Hollywood in the 1940s. Sadly she passed from... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 29 - Paul Robeson: In this episode, we discuss TCM Star of the Month, Paul Robeson. Paul was a handsome, eloquent, and highly charismatic actor, but he also was controversial for most of his career as a staunch Cold War-era advocate for human rights and a supporter of... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 8 - Oscar History and Trivia: Oscar History and Trivia with Doug Hess! Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 4-This Is Hollywood: Book Corner - This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories In this episode of Forgotten Hollywood we discuss the book This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories by Clara Valderrama. by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 22 Book Review Elvis in Legas; How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show: In this episode, I discuss with author Richard Zoglin his book Elvis in Vegas: How the King Reinvented the Las Vegas Show. Our discussion takes us from the early years of Las Vegas to the King of Rock in Roll's seven-year and over 600 sold-out shows.... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 18 - Jane Russell: In this episode we discuss with Christina Rice on her latest book, Mean.....Moody....Magnificent! Jane Russell and the Marketing of a Hollywood Legend. Happy 100th Birthday Jane!Hosted by Douglas Hess. Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 16 - Cyd Charisse: In this episode, I discuss June's TCM star of the month Cyd Charisse. She appeared in a number of musicals, but it was Singin' in the Rain (1952) with Gene Kelly that made her a star. Doug Hess is the host! follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 12 - Indianapolis 500: It's May and we are recording in Indiana, so what does that mean? That means the theme for May is the Indianapolis 500. In this episode, we will be exploring "Forgotten" Indianapolis 500 films from the silent films of 1922 (Racing Hearts) to 1950... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 17 - Baseball: In this episode, we talk about our theme of the month which is baseball. We talk about the first short film regarding baseball, the documentary from 1898 titled The Ball Game and we finish up with the Girls Can Play from 1937. Doug Hess is the host!... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 13 - William Powell: In this episode, Roger Bryant joins us to discuss this book, William Powell: The Life and Films. Roger talks about one of Hollywood's most intelligent leading men. Hosted by Doug Hess! Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 9 - Book 1939 Hollywood's Greatest Year w/ Author Thomas Hischak: This week we talk with author Thomas Hischak about his book 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year and we discuss some "Forgotten" films from that year. Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood thomas on twitter @thischak by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 5 - Wizard of Oz's Frank Morgan: In this episode, I will discuss character actor Frank Morgan. Most of you will forever remember him as the title character in The Wizard of Oz (1939), however, he was a veteran and respected actor long before he played that part. by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 32 - Myrna Loy: In this episode, I discuss Myrna Loy who co-starred with William Powell 14 times along with Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Cary Grant to name a few of her co-stars. Doug Hess is the host! by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 14 - Joseph Cotton: In this episode, I discuss the underrated Joseph Cotton whose command of varied roles deserved more than the snub of never being nominated for an Academy Award. You remember him in such movies as Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, Gaslight, and... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 33 - TCM Star of the Month Lucille Ball: In this episode, I discuss TCM Star of the Month - Lucille Ball. Many of you remember her from the popular and universally beloved sitcom of all time "I Love Lucy". Doug Hess is the Creator/Producer/Host! by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 28 - Margaret Rutherford: In this episode, I discuss the film career of Margaret Rutheford with Jay Jay Epega (media consultant) from the United Kingdom and Dave King (Director/producer/writer/lecture) who is based in Norway. Both Jay Jay and Dave worked together at the... by Forgotten Hollywood
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1 Year Anniversary Episode with Special Guests!: One of JLJ Media's most popular audio series gets a special video treatment! Creator/Producer/Host Doug Hess is joined by former guest hosts who have appeared during the first year of the program! Happy 1 year Anniversary to Forgotten Hollywood and... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 15 - Autographs and Carol Lombard: In this episode, Don Sanders is back and Host Doug Hess discuss a few additional autographs, plus they discuss the career of Carol Lombard. follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 23- James Whitmore: In this episode we discuss gruff veteran character actor James Whitmore. He played many roles but you may remember James BEST from playing Brooks in The Shawshank Redemption (1994). Doug Hess is the host! Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 21 Red, White and Blue: n this episode, we discuss movies that Red, White, and Blue in the name of the title. We will be discussing Red River (1948), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), and Blue Steel (1934). Doug Hess is the host! Follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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