Episodes
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
I talk to author Stephen Tapert on his wonderful book Best Actress: The History Of Oscar Winning Women. It's so fab. We start with the number one winner and go through the thirty's, forty's, fifties and some sixties. We talk the Joan and Bette feud, was it really about Franchot Tone?? Those Oscar winning battling sisters Olivia and Joan and so much more. The is a great read and Stephen knows his stuff. I know you will have lots of fun listening. WE talked for over two hours...we could have gone longer.. We talk the upsets. We talk one actress who thought the night she won the Academy Award was the loneliest of her life. Betcha won't guess. Put on your movie star shades, sip some champagne, or coffee and give a listen. I had such a great time and learned so much.
Thanks so much to Stephen. You were such a delight.
Most thanks to my listeners. Keep hanging in. Lots of other great guests coming up..
Be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Stephens book can be bought everywhere. As a PS. The pictures are rare and so great!
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Actress-History-Oscar®-Winning-Women/dp/1978808054
He's also on twitter.
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, listen notes, chartable and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Come on and check out my Facebook page. Lots of photo's and tinseltown tidbits..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
Also check out racketeer radio. I'm proud to be a part of their classic radio station.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
I talk to author Stephen Tapert on his wonderful book Best Actress: The History Of Oscar Winning Women. It's so fab. We start with the number one winner and go through the thirty's, forty's, fifties and some sixties. We talk the Joan and Bette feud, was it really about Franchot Tone?? Those Oscar winning battling sisters Olivia and Joan and so much more. The is a great read and Stephen knows his stuff. I know you will have lots of fun listening. WE talked for over two hours...we could have gone longer.. We talk the upsets. We talk one actress who thought the night she won the Academy Award was the loneliest of her life. Betcha won't guess. Put on your movie star shades, sip some champagne, or coffee and give a listen. I had such a great time and learned so much.
Thanks so much to Stephen. You were such a delight.
Most thanks to my listeners. Keep hanging in. Lots of other great guests coming up..
Be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Stephens book can be bought everywhere. As a PS. The pictures are rare and so great!
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Actress-History-Oscar®-Winning-Women/dp/1978808054
He's also on twitter.
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, listen notes, chartable and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Come on and check out my Facebook page. Lots of photo's and tinseltown tidbits..
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
Also check out racketeer radio. I'm proud to be a part of their classic radio station.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
This is really a part 2 on James Cagney. In this episode we concentrate on his later years and how these two fab women became friends, co authors and self proclaimed Cagnerds. I am an honorary Cagnerd. We have fun and when I call them Cagnerds I'm only teasing. I love these women. Lots to learn about the wonderful Jimmy Cagney.
You can find there book all over. Very happy you can find it here also.
https://shop.tcm.com/conversations-with-cagney-the-early-years/9781629334103
You can chat with the ladies on their wonderful James Cagney page
www.facebook.com/JamesCagney
I want to thank them both so much for talking about James.
Most of all I want to thank my listeners. You are the best. Stay Safe!
Love you all,
Grace
please checkout my Facebook page. Lots of new content posted
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You can listen to this podcast on google play, spotify, YouTube, and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
If anyone wants to hear a specific topic or book discussed you can let me know on Facebook or my website.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
I had a great time talking to my friend Laurie Jacobson about her new book TV Dinners..40 Classic TV Kid Stars Dish Up Favorite Recipes And Memories. We had so much fun catching up and talking about her book. She knows all the folks in the book because she became a member of the kid stars family after she married Jon Provost, who was Timmy in The Lassie Show. There are so many of our faves. Veronica and Angela Cartwright. They were from England and both so talented. You remember Veronica for her amazing performances in The Birds and The Children's Hour. Veronica continued acting as an adult. I've just recently been watching The X Files..I know 20 years later. Veronica had a major recurring part. Angela was known for Make Room For Daddy, Lost In Space and The Sound Of Music. She is now a wonderful artist. Lots of scoops.
We talk the Leave It To Beaver Crew..Larry Mondello was missing, now he's found. The Walton's The Brady Bunch, The Dick Van Dyke show, My Three Sons and so many more. They all give fave food as kids, then give yummy recipes as adults. It will make you long for wonder bread, peanut butter and Marshmallow fluff.
This is a fun podcast for these crazy days. I read the book curled up and just enjoyed seeing what happened to all these wonderful kid stars that have brightened many a generations day.
I thank Laurie so much for coming on. We did a few scoops ourselves. She is so much fun and I love her.
Mostly thanks to my listeners. I'm so excited to have heard from people that have just stumbled across the podcast.
I love you all, from my long time listeners on down. Please be safe.
Grace
xoxo
Check out Laurie and her other books on
You can hear podcast basically anywhere podcasts are played and here
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm on you tube, spotify, google play and like I said pretty much everywhere podcasts are played.
Check out my Facebook page. I post tidbits and lots of photo's of our fave Classic Hollywood stars.
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Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
I talked to my pal Sloan about movies that show there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some are from the depression era, WW2, and others various time periods. It was not gloom and doom. I think they are very good films.
We did this at the beginning of pandemic. Me being in the Manhattan terrified me. Sloan too as she is in L.A. I got the virus and fortunately it was not bad enough to have to be hospitalized (thankfully) Not saying it was a walk in the park either. I am much better and am finally putting this out.
Listen to the calming voice of Sloan. Turn down volume when I come on. I admit to drinking wine without food in my stomach so I sounded nasal and horrible. I'm so sorry. I horrified myself. TRUE..I learned my lesson. Voice lessons and no wine.
Sloan is great. She has written two fun and fab books. Really fun reads. She is working on another right as I write.
So thanks a zillion to Sloan for coming on and her patience for me getting this out.
Thanks mostly to the listeners (turn me down)
Be safe!
Grace
xoxo
Please follow my Facebook page. I put out lots of pics and tidbits on our favorite classic Hollywood stars
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
I'm on google play, spotify, YouTube and basically everywhere podcasts are posted.
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
I talked to my pal Sloan about movies that show there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Some are from the depression era, WW2, and others various time periods. It was not gloom and doom. I think they are very good films.
We did this at the beginning of pandemic. Me being in the Manhattan terrified me. Sloan too as she is in L.A. I got the virus and fortunately it was not bad enough to have to be hospitalized (thankfully) Not saying it was a walk in the park either. I am much better and am finally putting this out.
Listen to the calming voice of Sloan. Turn down volume when I come on. I admit to drinking wine without food in my stomach so I sounded nasal and horrible. I'm so sorry. I horrified myself. TRUE..I learned my lesson. Voice lessons and no wine.
Sloan is great. She has written two fun and fab books. Really fun reads. She is working on another right as I write.
So thanks a zillion to Sloan for coming on and her patience for me getting this out.
Thanks mostly to the listeners (turn me down)
Be safe!
Grace
xoxo
Please follow my Facebook page. I put out lots of pics and tidbits on our favorite classic Hollywood stars
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
I'm on google play, spotify, YouTube and basically everywhere podcasts are posted.
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
I talk to author Carl Rollyson on his fab biography on one of my faves and I believe very underrated Dana Andrews. It's called Hollywood Enigma..Dana Andrews. Its a great read.Carl had access to Dana's journals that he wrote for ten years, and much info given to him by Danas Daughter. Find out how sensitive Dana was. He saved love letters, loved his wife and family. Dana was not perfect, he was an alcoholic. His wife filed for divorce to shake Dana up to get help with his drinking. He did. They stayed married. Funny stories about Joan Crawford and Dana. Alice Faye and her big time crush on Dana, while filming Fallen Angel. The tragic death of his youngest son and his one known infidelity. He was a private guy that loved his family, but has his demons.
Thanks so much to Carl for being a great guest.
All about Carl
Mostly Thanks to all the listeners. I have some more great stuff coming up.
Much love,
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on you tube, spotify, google play, playerfm, racketeer radio and anywhere podcasts are posted.
Check out my Facebook page. I add lots of new content.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
I talk to author Carl Rollyson on his fab biography on one of my faves and I believe very underrated Dana Andrews. It's called Hollywood Enigma..Dana Andrews. Its a great read.Carl had access to Dana's journals that he wrote for ten years, and much info given to him by Danas Daughter. Find out how sensitive Dana was. He saved love letters, loved his wife and family. Dana was not perfect, he was an alcoholic. His wife filed for divorce to shake Dana up to get help with his drinking. He did. They stayed married. Funny stories about Joan Crawford and Dana. Alice Faye and her big time crush on Dana, while filming Fallen Angel. The tragic death of his youngest son and his one known infidelity. He was a private guy that loved his family, but has his demons.
Thanks so much to Carl for being a great guest.
All about Carl
Mostly Thanks to all the listeners. I have some more great stuff coming up.
Much love,
Grace
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on you tube, spotify, google play, playerfm, racketeer radio and anywhere podcasts are posted.
Check out my Facebook page. I add lots of new content.
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
My pal author John DiLeo and I discuss ten films that should help you through these scary times. We all need the distractions. I hope you enjoy our choices.
Much thanks to John who is fabulous as ever.
Most thanks to the listeners. You are the best. Be safe, wear a mask and stay healthy.
Much love,
Grace
xoxo
PS
Peter Riva, Marlene Dietrichs grandson has kindly offered to come on the show again to answer audience questions. If you have any please pm me on my Facebook page or go to my website. You can contact me there as well.
You can find Johns books here
https://www.amazon.com/John-DiLeo/e/B001HMLJB4?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
You can hear the show
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com
www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id1363744889
I'm also on spotify, you tube, google play, and pretty much everywhere podcasts are posted.
Check out my Facebook page
www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown
I'm on twitter, instagram and Tumblr as well.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
I talk to author and friend Stone Wallace on the 5 best gangster films of the 1930's...or at least the ones we thought were. There were so many great ones to choose from. We chose the big movie gangsters, James Cagney, George Raft, Bogie, and Paul Muni. Check to see if you agree with our choices.
As an oops, I called Bogarts character in The Petrified Forest Duke Manatee. I know its Duke Mantee. I guess I was having a wistful moment thinking about those adorable chubby sea creatures the manatees, they are also known as sea cows. Welp. Mantee is not a Manatee.
Thanks so much to Stone Wallace. He sure knows his gangsters, movie and real life.
Thanks most of all to the listeners. I have to post more. I have some ready to go and a couple that need editing. Also greetings to the new listeners that found me. Please be safe in these crazy times. Stay safe and isolate.
Much love,
Grace
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www.truestoriesoftinseltown.podbean.com
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I am also on spotify, google play, radio fm, you tube and anywhere podcasts are posted.
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