Get ready for an unforgettable episode filled with Beatles magic! Join me as I embark on a journey with Laurie Jacobson, Hollywood Historian, as she explores the passion that led her to write the book "Top of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium 1965".

My guest, Laurie Jacobson and I discuss:

"Top of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium 1965" by Laurie Jacobson

Discover the journey of Laurie Jacobson, the Hollywood Historian

Explore Laurie Jacobson's passion for the Beatles that inspired her to write this book

Uncover the story of how Sid Berstein discovered the Beatles

Learn about the friendship and mutual belief of Sid Berstein and Brian Epstein in the Beatles

Revisit the Beatles' performance at Carnegie Hall and on The Ed Sullivan Show

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the revolutionary concert at Shea Stadium

See never-before-seen photos and find out the amazing story behind them in Jacobson's book

A nod to the magic of Fred Kaps, the magician who followed the Beatles after their Ed Sullivan appearance

Creating the Shea documentary

The (now) famous attendees like Meryl Streep, Stevie Van Zandt, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and more!

Discover the lasting impact the Beatles had on their generation and beyond

and SO MUCH MORE!


You're going to love my conversation with Laurie Jacobson

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Bonus: Video Beatles at SHEA


BONUS: Jon Provost's episode where we discuss his book co-written by Laurie Jacobson, “Timmy’s in the Well: The Jon Provost Story’ co-written with his wife Laurie Jacobson


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About the book: Top of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium, 1965 is a book that recounts the exciting events of August 1965 when 56,000 people gathered at Shea Stadium for a rock and roll concert featuring The Beatles. The concert was the brainchild of promoter Sid Bernstein and was a first-of-its-kind event, breaking all attendance records in show business history. The book is told through first-person interviews and quotes from a diverse cast of characters including celebrities, writers, fans, and security guards, all of whom were part of the night and witnessed the Beatles change the world.
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