Episodes

  • Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère Talk About Their Book, Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance..Was EleanorThe Best Dancer Of Classic Hollywood??
    May 2 2024

    Lisa and Paula join me to discuss their fab book Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance. Eleanor is widely thought to be one of the best (some people say the best) dancer in the grand old days of Classic Hollywood. Get to Know Eleanor through their eyes. We learn a lot about her wonderful career and her very tumultuous marriage to Glen Ford. You will like her a lot. I know I did.

    Thanks so much to Paula and Paula. You both were so fun! You can get the book anywhere books are sold.

    https://www.amazon.com/Eleanor-Powell-Dance-Screen-Classics/dp/0813197880/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15XRBRVNX6MFF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IECMK9zw8KSdi5snul0k1lPCLtj2mWtFGi65_HSmif93piKCkkq4t9fqDqH4SeIqqkPJA0xVleEolivIbcGbMVUJuBb6hBSnUNj5jFAyI3c.FN8pmyNUq7dEnO_XE3nLJvqMxXLpvyeJ0bl8p1GJtDg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Born+To+Dance.Eleanor+Powell&qid=1714649428&s=books&sprefix=born+to+dance.eleanor+powell%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1

    Thanks to everyone that listens,

    Love you all,

    Grace

    Eleanor dancing her heart out

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJjVfXQLzwA

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

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    You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

    You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

    www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

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    59 mins
  • I Talk To Dwayne Epstein About His Book Killin' Generals:The Making Of The Dirty Dozen..We Talk Loads of Behind The Scenes Info..
    Feb 10 2024

    I talk to Dwayne Epstein about his book Killin' Generals..It's all great info on al, things behind the scenes. We talk about the actors like Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown and the whole gang, and so much more..

    Thanks so much to Dwayne for coming on the show and mostly to all of you that listen. You are the best!!

    Grace

    xo

    You can get the book anywhere books are sold.

    Dwaynes amazon authors page

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dwayne+Epstein&i=stripbooks&crid=1LQDX2NU384PB&sprefix=dwayne+epstein%2Cstripbooks%2C87&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

    You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?

    You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

    You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

    www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

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    56 mins
  • Anthony J. Mohr Joins Me To Talk About His Award Winning Book Every Other Weekend:Coming Of Age With Two Different Dads
    Feb 6 2024

    Today's guest is award-winning author Anthony J. Mohr who talks about his book, Every Other Weekend, Coming of Age with Two Different Dads.

    We talk about the contrasting lifestyles of Anthony's two fathers. One a movie/tv star, the other a successful business man.He tells of his families relationships against the backdrop of glamorous Hollywood and everyday realities.

    Tony is a great guy. Also listen for the cameo of Bob, his sweet woof..

    Thanks so much to Tony for coming on the show..

    Mostly thanks to all of you that listen. I so appreciate it.

    Love,

    Grace

    Tonys book can be found anywhere they sell them.

    https://www.amazon.com/Every-Other-Weekend-Anthony-Mohr/dp/1646639006/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QPUOIZ99TU2Y&keywords=anthony+j+mohr+every+other+weekend&qid=1707240863&sprefix=Anthony+J+%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1

    You can check out Gerald in this flick..He's been in tons of movies and TV shows.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8a9UMqSzY&t=838s

    Facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

    You can listen anywhere podcasts are played.

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    58 mins
  • David Fantle And Tom Johnson Join Me To Talk About Their Book C'mon Get Happy.Lots Of Great Behind The Scenes Scoop From The Musical Summer Stock
    Feb 6 2024

    In this episode we chat about their latest book C'mon Get Happy, The Making of Summer Stock

    We discuss the unexpected hurdles, notable musical performances, and enthusiastic viewer reactions the film generated. They also shed light on Judy Garlands personal struggles and her professional relationship with co-star Gene Kelly. There are so many wonderful tidbits.

    We get a glimpse into the classic Hollywood system, drawing attention to the memorable performances of the supporting cast and the film's significant impact decades after it was initially released.

    Thanks so much to David and Tom. They are sweller then swell.

    Mostly Thanks to you all that listen. You are the best!!

    Grace

    xo

    You can get the book anywhere books are sold.

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Fantle/author/B001K7UKCA?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    You can listen anywhere podcasts are played..

    PS

    Sorry for the scratchiness on Davids connection.

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    49 mins
  • The Fab Boze Hadleigh Joins Me To Talk About His new Book Game Show Confidential
    Nov 14 2023

    Boze is wonderful as usual and we talk about his 29th (wowsa)book.. Game Show Confidential... We talk the early scandals, up to today.

    Thanks so much to Boze for coming on the show..You are a doll..

    Mostly Thanks To You All For Listening,

    Grace

    xoxo

    Boze author page

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Boze-Hadleigh/author/B000APSH3M?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    I'm planning on posting my first Tinseltown Tidbit FINALLY on youtube December 1. I hope you all join me.

    YouTube.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

    You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?

    You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

    You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don’t go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

    www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

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    53 mins
  • Part 2 Stone Wallace Joins Me For Annual Spooktacular And We Discuss Classic Scary TV Shows..
    Oct 28 2023

    Stone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff..

    Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!!

    Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page.

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com

    Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!!

    Grace

    xo

    Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!!

    https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists

    Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ

    This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84

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    42 mins
  • Part 1 Spooktacular Time!! Stone Wallace Joins Me For Annual Show And We Discuss Classic Scary TV Shows..
    Oct 28 2023

    Stone Wallace is back for our year 3 Spooktacular. We talk about great old classic TV scary shows like Thriller, Alfred Hitchcock hour and much more. We also talk about some scary old TV movies. A lot are cheesy deluxe but fun..no blood no gore..My kind of stuff..

    Stone also has a new book out called Playground Of The Dead..It's spooktacular!!

    Thanks so much to Stone for joining me once again..You can check out Stone's new book and his many others on his Authors page.

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stone-Wallace/author/B001K7YR4C?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    www.hellboundsbookspublishing.com

    Mostly thanks so much to you all that listen. I so appreciate you!!

    Grace

    xo

    Some fun channels on youtube..Rob has some great flicks and Thriller!!

    https://www.youtube.com/@robtw88/playlists

    Night Stalker TV..Very hit or miss..Mostly miss but still fun

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_eL8Ip2VhM&list=PLrOCs9UJq2PEkZL_8ixfKF69m0-XXMgrQ

    This site has a lot of the TV movies we talked about

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zlbILeQR4&list=PLLqNrOtb0yh3RoiPreW5M2b5TeRB-MTGA

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbzPooqlZ84

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    44 mins
  • The Fab Robert Matzen Talks His New Book Season Of The Gods..How The Classic Film Casablanca Came To Be
    Oct 16 2023

    I talk to best selling Author Robert Matzen on his wonderful book Season Of The Gods. Its all about how the film Casablanca came to be.. Its historical fiction but all the behind the scenes info and people are absolutely a true story of tinseltown.. I learned so much and gained a deeper appreciation after I read his book.. He really is great..

    Thanks so much to Robert for coming on the show!! You can check out seasons Of The God and his other books here..

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Matzen/author/B001HD2ZAC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    Find out more about Robert

    https://robertmatzen.com

    Thanks to you all that listen!!

    Grace

    xo

    My YouTube channel called True Stories Of Tinseltown Tidbits will be starting at the beginning of 2023..

    You can Contact me at truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com  you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488Â

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?

    Â You can also listen on google play, YouTube, Amazon, I heart radio and anywhere podcasts are played.

    You can also IM me on my TSOTT Facebook page. I sometimes don't go on for a while, but will try be better at checking messages and posting. Best to email me..

    truestoriesoftinseltown@gmail.com

    www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown

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    55 mins