Episode 43 - Forgotten Chrismas Films

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Episode 43 - Forgotten Chrismas Films

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Dec 13, 2021

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In this episode, discuss four "forgotten" Christmas movies, that I think you will enjoy this Christmas season. They are Star in the Night, Miracle on Main Street, Remember the Night, and The Lemmon Drop Kid. Hosted by Doug Hess!

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Dec 13, 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 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 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-2-Star of the Month: Doris Day: In this episode, host Doug Hess discusses the TCM Star of the Month, Doris Day. follow on FB @forgottenhollywood by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 10 -Fred MacMurry with Guest Don Saunders: In this episode, I discuss with Don Sanders one of Hollywood's most underrated actors of his generation, Fred MacMurray. Follow host Doug Hess 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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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 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 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 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 27- Talking About Choreographer Donna Massin with Jodie Carn!: In this episode, Doug Hess talks to Jodie Carn the daughter of Donna Massin who was a Choreographer in over 100 films. In 1939, she was Assistant Choreographer on "The Wizard of Oz" and we also talk with Jodie about her career as well. follow... by Forgotten Hollywood
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Episode 62 - Tinseltown - Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood: In this episode, I discuss with New York Times bestselling author William J. Mann his book Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood. In the early morning hours of February 2, 1922, William Desmon Taylor was found shot to... 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 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 43 - Forgotten Chrismas Films

Episode 43 - Forgotten Chrismas Films

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