Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

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Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a podcast about Old Hollywood and the classic film era, where you can learn about the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood’s Golden Age and the few years surrounding it. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Old Hollywood, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I’ll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. I will talk about their careers, of cours...
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Hot off the Press! December 1961 Modern Screen Magazine

Apr 14th, 2026 10:30 AM

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Hear all the juicy gossip dished out by the one and only Louella Parsons in December of 1961... hot off the press in that month's Modern Screen Magazine. The Rat Pack, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Natalie Wood... get the insider info on them all from December of 1961!BONUS CONTENT/Support the Show: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Source: December 1961 issue of Modern Screen magazineAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Palance

Apr 7th, 2026 10:30 AM

JACK PALANCE: Professional boxer turned Hollywood actor, Jack Palance graced the silver screen beginning in 1950, offering up his rugged image in mostly noirs and westerns.FUN BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: The book American Legends: The Life of Jack Palance by Charles River Editors; an interview with Elaine Palance on the talk show The Girls from 2013; an article from the Hill Country Community Journal from July 2, 2017; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hot off the Press! March 1930 Photoplay Magazine

Mar 31st, 2026 10:30 AM

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Hear all the juicy goods dished in the March 1930 issue of Photoplay magazine. Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr's marriage, a tour of the Spanish home of Milton Sills and Doris Kenyon, some gossip about the transition to talking films, and some fun vintage advertisements.FUN BONUS CONTENT! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: The March 1930 issue of Photoplay Magazine; stacker.comImage Source: Photoplay MagazineAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judy Garland (Part Four)

Mar 24th, 2026 10:30 AM

JUDY GARLAND (Part Four:) Please listen to Parts 1-3 first. And then get your tissues ready for the conclusion of Judy's story. We discuss her final comebacks, both on screen and on the stage with her powerful voice, and the inner demons that haunted Judy through her entire life... and ultimately ended with her leaving this world much too soon. And we leave Judy's story summing up her life and legacy.If you are struggling with substance abuse or mental illness, please reach out for help here... YOU ARE NOT ALONE: https://988lifeline.org/SUPPORT THE SHOW on Patreon: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: The book Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland by Gerald Clark; the book Judy by Gerold Frank; Information I acquired from the Judy Garland Museum and Childhood Home in Grand Rapids, MN; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judy Garland (Part Three)

Mar 17th, 2026 10:30 AM

JUDY GARLAND (Part Three:) This is Part 3 of Judy Garland's story, so please listen to Parts 1 & 2 before listening. In this episode, hear about Judy's life after MGM and after her marriage to Vincente Minnelli. Her highly-applauded live performances, her movie comeback, her romances and children, and the demons she fought every single day of her life. And we will say goodbye to Judy's story by shining a huge light on her extraordinary legacy.JOIN PATREON HERE: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: The book Get Happy: The Life and Career of Judy Garland by Gerald Clarke; the book Judy by Gerold Frank; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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