Episodes

Ingrid Bergman: She sustained extreme heartache as a child and slipped into a land of make-believe as a way to cope. And that led her straight onto the stage and screen. She was always reaching for something else. Always look...

This episode is dedicated to my grandma, who turns 90 years old this week! In honor of her birthday, I am covering the Best Actress Oscar winner from the year of her birth... 1934. Listen now to hear the story of Academy Awar...

Louis B. Mayer: He rose from poverty to become one of the richest and most powerful men in the country. He was the king of his own empire. Of his grand land of make-believe on the sprawling MGM lot. He was a tough boss, he wa...

Jayne Mansfield, one of the most iconic blonde bombshells in the history of Hollywood. She aimed for fame her whole life, loved everything pink, and had a kind and loving heart. Her life ended in a tragic way and way too youn...

A life taken far too soon. The story of the life and career of "The Latin Lover," Rudolph Valentino, who wasn't Latin at all. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB Episode Sources: Legends of Hollywood: The Life of Rudolph Valentin...

The tragic life of jazz goddess Billie Holiday. She experienced severe trauma as a child, and became a scapegoat in the war against drugs as an adult. Listen to her story now. Image Source: billieholiday.com; billieholidayoff...

Jean Arthur... considered one of the most mysterious women in Old Hollywood. She chose a life of privacy from the public eye, which was a difficult thing to do during the Golden Age. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB

Kate the Great. The remarkable Katharine Hepburn! Listen to the amazing story of her life. Image Source: IMDB

Hollywood Golden Age Nightclubs! Nightlife in the 1930s and 1940s was a wild time! Hear all about the most famous nightclubs of Hollywood's golden age, some things that happened within their walls, and also a couple of epic h...

Tyrone Power... The Matinee Idol. He came from a long line of show business greats and was determined to make his mark in his family line. And he did. Listen to his story now! Image Source: IMDB

Bettie Page... The Queen of Pinups. A highly intelligent child who was let down over and over in her life, but still brought herself to stardom as an adult. Only to experience even more tragedy. Listen to her story now! Image...

The remarkable Olivia de Havilland. A powerful woman who stood up for what she believed and lived the life she chose to live. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB

Hedy Lamarr. A Gorgeous 1940s movie star with a genius mind that invented the technology we all rely on every single day today. Photo credit: IMDB

'Ol Blue Eyes. The Voice. The King of the Rat Pack. The one and only FRANK SINATRA! Listen to his amazing life story. Image Source: IMDB

Ronald Reagan. The man who made transitioning from an entertainment star to a politician cool. Image Source: IMDB

The man who made launching a political career after a successful acting career cool! Ronald Reagan was a people's person. A trait that made him both a great actor and a great president. Listen now! Image Source: IMDB

Jean Harlow, the original blonde bombshell. She had simple dreams but was never really able to live her life her own way. A life lost decades too soon. Listen now!

James Dean. The King of Cool. THE rebel without a cause. A child who was abandoned who turned into a young man who had a desire deep within to live life teetered on the edge at all times. This lifestyle would end in tragedy. ...

Known most famously as "Hollywood's Forgotten Star," Luise Rainer was an inspiration to all women and stood up for her values long before it was acceptable and admirable to do so. She lived over a century long, with only 3 of...

Doris Day was America's girl next door. But behind that door was a personal life much less perfect than the roles she portrayed on screen. A beautiful soul who did amazing work in her contributions to animal welfare, but wasn...

If you love Old Hollywood and learning all about the behind-the-scenes lives of the biggest faces on the silver screen, this show is for you! I'll also dive into some lesser known names, as well as stars of music and the earl...

More than his debonair good looks, Cary Grant overcame heart wrenching childhood trauma to make his dreams a reality. Listen now to hear how a poor unappreciated boy from England became one of America's most beloved and wealt...

Known by many for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind or as the first African American to win an Oscar. But there is so much more to this incredible woman. Listen now!Sources: Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Holl...

Film noir leading man, Humphrey Bogart. He searched his whole life for someone to love him, and he finally found it in a young starlet half his age. Learn all about it now!Sources: Humphrey Bogart: A Life from Beginning to ...