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• “HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109)

  “HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109) On September 16, 2025, the world lost a cinematic giant when ROBERT REDFORD, the golden boy of Hollywood, passed away at the age of 89 in his beloved Utah. Redford was a towering figure in American cinema whose influence spanned over six decades as an actor, director, producer, and environmental activist. Known for his striking looks, natural charisma, and understated acting style, Redford became a leading man in the 1960s and '70s with iconic roles in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men. Join us this week as we pay tribute to this giant of the big screen!  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: “Robert Redford: Legendary Leading man, Environmentalist, Movie Maverick,” 2025, Parade Magazine; "Robert Redford the Actor: A Look Back at His Movies,” September 19, 2025, by Pamela McClintock & Mia Galuppo, Hollywood Reporter. “Peter Biskind on Robert Redford’s Legacy,” September 18, 2025, by Peter Biskind, Hollywood Reporter; “Inside Daisy Clover,” June 11, 2023, by Brian Hannan, The Magnificent 60s.com; “Candidate, a Comedy About the State of Politics, Opens: Robert Redford Plays Senatorial Hopeful Chronicle of a Doomed Campaign Is at Sutton,” June 19, 1972,  by Vincent Canby, New York Times; RoberEbert.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Inside Daisy Clover (1965), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Christopher Plummer, Ruth Gordon, and Roddy McDowell; Downhill Racer (1969), starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, & Camilla Sparv; This Property is Condemned (1966), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Kate Reid, Charles Bronson, Robert Blake, & Mary Badham; Jeremiah Johnson (1972), starring Robert Redford, Will Geer, & Delle Bolton; Tell Them Willie Boy is Here (1969), starring Robert Redford, Robert Blake, & Katharine Ross; The Candidate (1972), starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvin Douglas, Don Porter, Karen Carlson, & Allen Garfield; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)

  EPISODE 108 -  “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 PETER FORD was born into Hollywood royalty. As the son of MGM dancing sensation ELEANOR POWELL, and rugged leading man GLENN FORD, he was born into a world stat few can imagine. He lived in a mansion in Beverly Hills with a staff of 8. He called RITA HAYWORTH “Aunt Rita,” was babysat by JAMES MASON, had his first martini (at 10!) thanks to FRITZ LANG, and often had luminaries like HENRY FONDA, BARBARA STANWYCK, and CLARK GABLE at his dining room table. Peter once wrote, “I was sent by Central Casting to play the role of the perfect Hollywood son in this idyllic world of make-believe. I was great and performed flawlessly. It was hard work but I was underpaid!” Join us as Peter offers a fascinating, honest, and informative discussion of his loving, but complicated relationship with his parents, and what it was like to grow up surrounded by icons.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Glenn Ford: A Life (2011), by Peter Ford; “Peter Ford, A Star’s Son: The Hardest Job in the World,” April 2011, by Charles Ziarko, Classic Images;  www.PeterFord.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Gilda (1946), starring Glenn Ford & RitaHayworth; The Big Heat (1953), starring Glenn Ford & Gloria Grahame; Heaven With The Barbed Wire Fence (1939), starring Glenn Ford, Jean Rogers & Richard Conte; So Ends the Night (1941), starring Fredric March, Glenn Ford & Margaret Sullavan; The Loves of Carmen (1948), starring Glenn Ford & Rita Hayworth; The Man From Colorado (1948), starring Glen Ford, William Holden & Ellen Drew; The Blackboard Jungle (1955), starring Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier & Anne Francis; Interrupted Melody (1955), starring Glenn Ford & Eleanor Parker; 3:10 to Yuma (1957), starring Glenn Ford & Van Heflin; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• “SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” (107)

  EPISODE 107 -  “SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” - 9/29/25 SUSAN PETERS was a rising star in Hollywood’s Golden Age, a gifted actress whose poise, talent, and beauty quickly earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. With a promising career ahead of her, she seemed destined for lasting stardom—until a devastating accident abruptly changed everything, marking the beginning of a long, painful decline. Her story is one of both brilliance and heartbreak, a portrait of a woman whose strength and grace were ultimately no match for the crushing weight of physical and emotional suffering. Today, we’ll be discussing the tragic arc of Susan Peters’ life and career, examining how a promising future was shattered in an instant.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Fallen Angels: The Tragic Untimely Deaths of 14 Hollywood Beauties (1991), by Kirk Crivello; “The Tragic Death of Susan Peters,” May 10, 2022, by Karen Corday, Grunge.com; “The Many Acts of Susan Peters,” June 25, 2018, by Christina Newland, Hazlitt.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Susan and God (1940), starring Joan Crawford & Fredric March; Santa Fe Trail (1940), starring Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland; The Strawberry Blonde (1941), starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, & Rita Hayworth; Meet John Doe (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Gary Cooper; Scattergood Pulls The Strings (1941), starring Guy Kibbee; The Big Shot (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart; Tish (1942), starring Marjorie Main & Lee Bowman; Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942), starring Lionel Barrymore & Van Johnson; Andy Hardy’s Double Life (1942), starring Mickey Rooney; Random Harvest (1942), starring Greer Garson & Ronald Colman; Assignment in Brittany (1943), starring Jean-Pierre Aumont; Young Ideas (1943), staring Herbert Marshall & Mary Astor; Song of Russia (1944), starring Robert Taylor & Susan Peters; Keep Your Powder Dry (1945), Starring Lana Turner, Laraine Day, & Susan Peters’ The Sign of the Ram (1948), starring Susan Peters & Alexander Knox; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• FBTHS - "FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY McCORMACK & DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION" (106)

  EPISODE 106 -  “FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY MCCORMACK AND DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION” - 9/22/25 This week, we are thrilled to welcome two celebrated actors —  PATTY McCORMACK, who made an indelible mark on cinema as the unforgettable child star of “The Bad Seed,” and Dan Lauria, beloved for his role as the father on “The Wonder Years” and his extensive work on stage and screen. Patty and Dan share personal stories from their careers, reflect on the craft of acting, and talk about what continues to inspire their love of performance. It’s a lively, heartfelt conversation that blends Hollywood history with the enduring passion of two artists who’ve spent their lives in the spotlight.  Patty and Dan are currently starring in Dan’s play “Just Another Day,” a beautiful look at aging, love, memories and the power of a good classic movie.   SHOW NOTES:  To purchase tickets to JUST ANOTHER DAY starring Patty McCormack and Dan Lauria, visit https://odysseytheatre.com/whats-on/just-another-day/ through September 28, 2025. Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com Movies Mentioned: The Bad Seed (1956), starring Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, and William Hopper; Frost/Nixon (2008), starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, & Kevin Bacon; The Master (2012), staring Philip Seymour Hoffman & Joaquin Phoenix; Reagan (2924), starring Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, & Jon Voight; All Mine To Give (1957) starring Glynis Johns & Cameron Mitchell; Kathy O (1958), starring Dan Duryea, Patty McCormack, Jan Sterling, & Sam Levene: Jacktown (1962), starring Patty McCormack & Richard Meade; Mary Jane (1968), starring Fabian & Diane McBain; The Young Runaways (1968), starring Kevin Coughlin & Patty McCormack; Don Quixote (1972), starring Akim Tamiroff; 9 1/2 Weeks (1986); starring Mickey Rourke & Kim Basinger; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• "LOUELLA & HEDDA- THE GOLDEN AGE'S GOSSIP GIRLS" (105)

  EPISODE 105 -  “LOUELLA AND HEDDA: THE GOLDEN AGE’S GOSSIP GIRLS” - 9/15/25 This week, we explore the legendary rivalry between Hollywood gossip columnists LOUELLA PARSONS and HEDDA HOPPER. Parsons, backed by media tycoon WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST, became a powerful figure in the 1920s with close ties to the studios. Hopper, a former actress, entered the scene later with a more aggressive style and strong political views. The two wielded enormous influence, able to make or break careers with a single column. The episode covers their personal feud, their role in the Hollywood blacklist, and their lasting impact on celebrity journalism. It’s a revealing look at how gossip shaped the Golden Age of Hollywood. SHOW NOTES:  To purchase the Wild Goddesses of the Silver Screen & Beyond oracle cards, you can contact TAMARA COOK through her Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/tamara.cook.902 Sources: Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood Celebrity Gossip and American Conservatism (2011), by Jennifer Frost; The First Lady of Hollywood (2005), by Samantha Barbas; Vanity Will Get You Somewhere: An Autobiography (1987), by Joseph Cotten; Hedda and Louella: A Dual Biography of Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons (1971), by George Eells; Tell It To Louella (1961), by Louella Parsons; The Gay Illiterate (1944), by Louella Parsons; “Hedda Hopper: The rise of Hollywood’s First Gossip Queen,”July 13, 2025, Documentary, Biography;  “The Career that Fear Built: Hedda Hopper Ruled the Gossip Business,” August 6, 2018,  The Saturday Evening Post; “For Gossip Columnist Hedda Hopper, Flamboyance Was Her Brand,” November 10, 2015, by Ruth La Ferla, New York Times; “The Powerful Rivalry Between Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons,” April 1997, by Amy Fine Collins, Vanity Fair; “Louella Parsons, Gossip Columnist, Dies,” December 10, 1972, New York Times; “Hedda Hopper, Columnist, Dies; Chronicled Gossip of Hollywood,” February 2, 1966,  New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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