STARS OF THE GOLDEN AGE
Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a show that highlights the lives of legends from film, music, and the birth of television during Hollywood’s Golden Age and the few years surrounding it.
Recent Episodes
Sept. 1, 2026
Joan Blondell (PART ONE)
JOAN BLONDELL: The stunning actress who busted onto the Hollywood scene in 1930, making the world fall instantly in love with her. She went through a lot of pain and trauma to get to that point, though... AND she had already been working in show business for most of her life. Listen to the story of Joan Blondell's early life and first few years in Hollywood, and then check back in with Part Two to hear the rest of her story. Support the show on PATREON! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePo
Aug. 18, 2026
Sir Laurence Olivier (PART TWO)
Sir Laurence Olivier (Part Two:) Please visit Part One before proceeding with this episode. In this episode, we talk about the marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh and the ups and downs that occurred within it. We talk about the second half of Laurence Olivier's career, his other romantic relationships and marriage, and the obstacles he endured that tried to keep him down only to be shown just how tough Sir Laurence Olivier was. SUPPORT the show on Patreon & receive BONUS content: http
Aug. 11, 2026
Sir Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence Olivier (Part One:) Sir Laurence Olivier brought Shakespeare's stories to life in legendary ways on London's West End and on Broadway, and he (reluctantly) shared his great gifts on the silver screen as well. He was a man fueled by passion, with the great love of his life being Vivien Leigh. In this episode, learn about Sir Laurence Olivier's early life, his rise to fame on the stage, his early relationships and first marriage, the early days of his relationship to Vivien Leigh, and
July 28, 2026
Bette Davis's Advice Column! And 1943 Hollywood Celebrity Gossip... HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Advice from Bette Davis?! YES, PLEASE!! During WWII, Photoplay Magazine handed over the great honor of providing advice to its readers to the one and only Bette Davis. In true Bette Davis style, she is blunt, honest, and real. And by 1943 standards, often very progressive. In this episode, I will read to you some of the questions sent into Photoplay in the summer of 1943, accompanied by Bette's responses. Also in this episode, Cal York's celebrity gossip from the July 1943 issue of Photoplay, a
July 14, 2026
The Life and Disappearance of Jean Spangler
JEAN SPANGLER: Jean Spangler was a young woman with big dreams who was working hard to fulfil her dreams of Hollywood stardom. Her young adult life was rocky, but she was strong and her future was looking bright... Until the day she disappeared, leaving behind a heartbroken family and one of Old Hollywood's biggest mysteries. Hear the story here in this special crossover episode of Stars of the Golden Age and The Wanted Files. Learn more about the Wanted Files: THE WANTED FILES - Home Support S
June 30, 2026
The Landlords of Three's Company (Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Don Knotts)
Take the journey through the lives of three wonderful actors who helped make the hit 70s sitcom Three's Company extra special... and a whole lot funnier! Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, and Don Knotts (best known as Mr. & Mrs. Roper and Mr. Furley) all had rich careers for decades prior to joining the cast of Three's Company. Listen to their stories now! SUPPORT Stars of the Golden Age! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Sources: Behind the Laughter: The True Story of Norman Fe