True Stories Of Tinseltown

My Guest John DiLeo And I Talk First Choices And Alternative Castings In A Lot Of Flicks. Grace Kelly As Maggie The Cat??!?

 

The Fab John DiLeo and I talk some interesting casting choices that never did the films. Lots of shockers. My fave is Grace Kelly as Maggie The Cat in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.. "Oh Brick".  That, I would love to see, or at least a couple scenes. 

Thanks so much to John for breaking the double digits as a guest on TSOTT. I always have fun..

Mostly, thanks to the listeners. You are the best!!

Much love,

Grace

Johns author page 

https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-DiLeo/author/B001HMLJB4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com 

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 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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I Talk To Author Lara Gabrielle About Her Book Captain Of Her Soul:The Life Of Marion Davies..Was Citizen Kanes Susan Alexander Based On Marion??

Lara's book on Marion is very good, and meticulously researched. Marion has always fascinated me. We talk Citizen Kane, William Randolph Hearst, his boring parties, Marion's relationship with Charlie Chaplin, rumors of Marion's niece really being Marion and W.R.H. lovechild, and so much more. Enjoy my first show of 2023..YIKES!!

Much Thanks to Lara for coming on the show. You can get Lara's book anywhere books are sold.

https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RK74M5F3S1DO&keywords=Lara+Gabrielle&qid=1673101842&s=books&sprefix=lara+gabrielle%2Cstripbooks%2C99&sr=1-1

I wish everyone a belated Happy new Year!! I hope it's a great one for all.

Love you all,

Grace

Check out my pinterest

True Stories Of Tinseltown (how did I ever come up with that name?) Lot's of great pics, many with wonderful articles. 

I'm going to FINALLY be posting to my instagram. 

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

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 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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I Speak To Author Julian David Stone About His Fab Book It’s Alive! Best Selling Book In Movie Industry Genre..It’s An Inside Look On How Frankenstein Was Brought To The Screen

I speak to the fabulous Julian David Stone about his best selling book in film industry genre, It's Alive! It's a historical novel on the drama it took to finally get Frankenstein to the silver screen. Yes, it's a novel, but all people are real, and tons of great true info on all the peeps. The dialogue was added in to make it a great read. It's a lot of fun..Lots of good stuff on Bela and Boris. I also rediscovered via Julians book the word 'stout'. I had a lot of fun with Julian. 

Thanks so much to Julian for being a guest on the show.

Mostly Thank You To You, The Listeners. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you!!

Much love,

Grace

The multi talented Julian has written many books. Did two mini bio's on Frankie, wrote a fun short film.. Here's his website.

https://www.juliandavidstone.com

Here's his authors page on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Julian-David-Stone/author/B00GMSI5RO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

I'm so looking forward To Julian coming on again in January to talk about his book No Camera's Allowed: My Career As An Outlaw Rock And Roll Photographer.. It's gonna be so much fun!!

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

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 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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The Lovely April Vevea Chambers Is With Me To Talk About Her Fab New Book..Marilyn Monroe..A Day In The Life..Lots Of New Info!!

I talk to my series partner in crime, and pal April Vevea Chambers on her really great book, Marilyn Monroe: A Day In The Life..Which is really many days in the life. April covers everything from her birth til the legacy of today. There are so many things that I never knew. You all know from listening to April that she knows her stuff. April has personal letters, receipts, documents, and so much more. April has a great take on Marilyn..The Sex Symbol, The Icon, and most importantly, the human being. Much thanks to April for coming on the show. I truly love her, and admire her depth of knowledge, especially about Classic Hollywood blondes. 

Her book will be everywhere but right now you can get it here.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marilyn-monroe-april-vevea/1124127913?ean=9798823124898

Her website

www.classichollywoodblondes.com

Mostly thanks to you wonderful listeners. I appreciate you all so much..

Much love,

Grace

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

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https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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Part 2 This Is My Turkey Day Show Forget The Football..The Fab Steve Hayes Joins Me To Talk Fun Movies With The Best Femme Fatales..

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!

 

This is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD..

I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon  who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..  

Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you..

Much love,

Grace xoxo

Steves channel

https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ

Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up.

My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

 

Part 1 This Is My Turkey Day Show Forget The Football..The Fab Steve Hayes Joins Me To Talk Fun Movies With The Best Femme Fatales..

This is the forget the football Thanksgiving show. I have the ultra fab, fun, adorable, and classic film expert Steve Hayes from the wonderful YouTube channel Tired Old Queen At The Movies. We discuss fun films with such wonderful sultry, noir vixens.. We had so much fun and have a yak a thon. These are such fun films and the women are SO BAD..

I want to thank the wonderful Steve for coming on. He has incredible knowledge of all classic films. He's a joy. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Also the wonderful Jamie/Monte Beragon  who emailed me Fan Mail (literal subject) He reminded me of so many great guests, including Steve..  

Most of all I want to thank the listeners. I am so thankful for all of you..

Much love,

Grace xoxo

Steves channel

https://www.youtube.com/@STEVEHAYESTOQ

Check out you tube. They have thousands of classic Hollywood films. Just search classic Hollywood films and a ton come up.

My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

 

I Talk To Author Burt Kearns On His Book Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy..Is Lawrence Bad To The Bone Or Just Misunderstood

I had a wonderful time talking to Burt about the Reel AND Real life tough guy Lawrence Tierney. Lawrence was a fascinating man, who could recite poetry, knew all the classics, and was a brawler with multiple arrests. Was he bad to the bone, just b b bad, or misunderstood? His career spanned decades, with lots of droughts in between. Grab a cup of joe, hot chocolate, a glass of vino, or your beverage of choice and have a listen to the story of this interesting dude..

 

Thanks so much to the fabulous Burt!!

Mostly thanks so much to my listeners. 

Much love!

Grace xo

You can get Burts book wherever books are sold. Here is Burts author page

https://www.amazon.com/Burt-Kearns/e/B001K8K538/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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Part 2 Stone Wallace Joins Me Again For The 2022 Spooktacular!! BOO HOO WHHHAHHH BOO!!

 

Stone and I continue our discussion on a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!!  We planned on an hour, but we can yak!

Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi and Peter Lorre imatations  and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones) are on YouTube. If I link them they will most likely be taken down. 

Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are  listeners from England, that have brightened my days! 

Who loves all of you baby?

I do!!

Grace

xoxo

P.S.

Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: ) My dude is a city kitty, so only supervised jaunts down the hall on my floor.. 

Stone's author page

https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1

 

I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed..

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

 

 

 

Stone Wallace Joins Me Again For The 2022 Spooktacular!! BOO HOO WHHHAHHH BOO!!

Stone and I discuss a couple horror films from each decade 1920's til today..Not much on today's films because in my opinion they aren't that great. We get our Siskel and Ebert on.. HA!!  We planned on an hour, but we can yak!

Thanks so much to Stone for being my spooktacular guest. He does his Bela Lugosi, Peter Lorre, and he sings us out with Monster Mash. There are some really good flicks for a chilly night. Many, especially the older ones (better ones) are on YouTube. If I link them they will most likely be taken down. 

Mostly Thanks to you all that listen.. Extra Thanks to Jamie, Rachel, and dear Daniel.. All three are  listeners from England, that have brightened my days! 

Who loves you baby?

I do!!

Grace

xoxo

P.S.

Watch out for your fur babies on halloween (of course always) there are some real creeps out there..Of course none of us..: )

Stone's author page

https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Wallace/e/B001K7YR4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667147003&sr=1-1

 

I'm sorry the downloading has been spotty. I think its FINALLY fixed..

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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Part 2 I Speak To Author Ryan Uytdewilligen About His Book Killing John Wayne: The PartMaking of the Conqueror..Truly One Of the Worst Films Of All Time..Did Film Kill John Wayne??

I talk to Ryan Uytdewilligan about his wonderful book Killing John Wayne: The Making Of The Conquerer. 

It's a fascinating read about one of the most horrible films ever made. John Wayne as Gengis Kahn..What was he thinking?? Also about the film location being where nuclear fallout was. Did over 200 + people die of cancer that worked on the  film because of the nukes? Was it more then 200 +?? Did John Wayne get cancer because of that film, or cigarettes, or a combo of both?? Was Howard Hughes an indirect murderer?? Its also very timely because of the Armageddon talk, then the nomageddon the next day?? 

I want to thank Ryan so much for coming on the show. You can get his book anywhere books are sold.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099W23531/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

 

Mostly thanks so much to all who listen. Special thanks to Rachel for info that the podcast wasn't posting all over..

Much love,

Grace

You can Contact me at              truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com   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?

 You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

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