In this episode I spoke with Mark Malkoff about his book "Love Johnny Carson". A wildly entertaining book by one of the world’s most obsessed and informed fans of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host.Doug Hess is producer and hostForgoten Hollywood is on Facebook.The Books are on Amazon
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Episode 382-The Hollywood Fix with Richard Kirshenbaum
In this episode I spoke with Richard Kirshenbaum about his latest book " The Hollywood Fix". This masterful and sweeping novel is based on true stories from the studio system era and PR machines which have not only created legends but exposed the dirty business of keeping the stars shiny and clean.
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Episode 381- Making Mary Poppins with author Todd James Pierce
In this episode, I spoke with author Todd James Pierce about his book "Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of a Classic Film". Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time―and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.
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Episode 380- Butterfly McQueen and that Famous Saying
Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about Butterfly McQueen! Butterfly McQueen was an African American actress and dancer, best remembered for her role as Prissy in the classic 1939 film Gone With the Wind. Her distinctive, high-pitched voice and expressive personality made her unforgettable to audiences — but her legacy extends far beyond that one film.Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.The books are on Amazon.
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Episode 379 -On Dangerous Ground
Guest Host James Lott Jr talks On Dangerous Ground (1951), directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Robert Ryan and Ida Lupino:Release year: 1951. Runtime: 82 minutes. Genre: Film noir / crime drama. ✅ Critical & Audience ReceptionOn Rotten Tomatoes, it has a Tomatometer rating of 89% (based on 19 Critics).On Metacritic, its score is listed as “Generally Favorable” with a score of 78. The film is appreciated for its striking visuals, contrasting urban and snowy rural settings, and its score by Bernard Herrmann. 📌 Notable Production & Artistic DetailsProduced by John Houseman for RKO Radio Pictures. Screenplay by A. I. Bezzerides (based on the novel Mad with Much Heart by Gerald Butler). Music composition by Bernard Herrmann, known for his evocative style that enhances the film’s emotional tone. Cinematography by George E. Diskant. 🧮 Additional NotesThe film’s structure: It begins in a gritty urban setting and transitions into a snowy countryside — a rare shift in classic noir for that era. Though well-regarded now, contemporary reception was mixed; for example, critic Bosley Crowther of the New York Times gave it a less favorable review upon release.
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