True Stories Of Tinseltown

April is back to dish. We dish The Gabors, George Sanders. Mama Jolie saying she had the ugliest babies, nose jobs, Zsa Zsa's husbands nude robbery, and so much more.  Have a cup of tea, some java, or glass of wine and enjoy the show. Thanks so much to April. She's fab as usual. Check out her movie review podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540 Mostly thanks to you all.. You are the best.. Much love, Grace   www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown 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?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg   You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.  I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram   Stay safe everyo

I had a wonderful time talking about some of the movies Jeremy had chosen for his Essentials Volume 2.  Sometimes you may wonder, "Why Oh Why, is this an essential"..Jeremy lets you know. This is from The TCM library but you can get it anywhere books are sold. Jeremy had already done Volume 1. The movies are great. These are movies that my comfort guy Robert Osborne chose, along with a coterie of guests hosts, Drew Barrymore, Alec Baldwin and Sally Field. After the death of Robert, Ben Mankiewicz still hosts the essentials today every Saturday night at 8 PM on TCM.  took over. Not only do we get Jeremy's thoughts we get snippets of Roberts and all the hosts. Its a fun read and there are a bunch of movies to check out.  I highly recommend book. Lots of great flicks to check out..    Thanks a zillion to Jeremy, he was fun and so  knowledgable. He was patient with my digressions (who me?)  You can find his books https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Arnold/e/B07HFK5386?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1610993155&

Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. We discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classical theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals..He is a true sweetie pie. WE give a shout out to our friend Stone Wallace. All his friends miss him.. Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.  Chris's bio Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years

Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. WE discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classic theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals.. Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.  Chris's bio Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, includin

This is just a short howdy to wish you all a very happy, healthy. safe and getting our lives on track again 2021!!   Thanks to all my fab guests and a little taste of what's coming up this year!!!   Thanks everybody!!   Love, Grace xoxo

Jeremy wrote this book for the TCM collection. He is also author of The Essentials 1 and The Essentials Part 2. Hopefully he will be back in the New Year and we can discuss his choices. Jeremy chose a variety of Christmas movies. Of course the old classics, he also chose some of the more modern Christmas movies. There are lots of tidbits. I enjoyed it thoroughly. He was a lot of fun and he knows his Christmas flicks. We both have the same fave A Christmas Carol, there could be couple you have never heard of so check on TCM or You tube. I have a few that I love that didn't make the book. One I think you should check out is Christmas Holiday. It is on you tube (so far). Jeremy thought it wasn't really a Christmas movie, but it was during Christmas, there were flashbacks, but ultimately about letting go and being free culminating on Christmas night.. Deanna Durbin was great in her only dramatic role, and Gene Kelly was a charming swine. All of Jeremy's choices are great so its a great read and check out those m

Jeremy wrote this book for the TCM collection. He is also author of The Essentials 1 and The Essentials Part 2. Hopefully he will be back in the New Year and we can discuss his choices. Jeremy chose a variety of Christmas movies. Of course the old classics, he also chose some of the more modern Christmas movies. There are lots of tidbits. I enjoyed it thoroughly. He was a lot of fun and he knows his Christmas flicks. We both have the same fave A Christmas Carol, there could be couple you have never heard of so check on TCM or You tube. I have a few that I love that didn't make the book. One I think you should check out is Christmas Holiday. It is on you tube (so far). Jeremy thought it wasn't really a Christmas movie, but it was during Christmas, there were flashbacks, but ultimately about letting go and being free culminating on Christmas night.. Deanna Durbin was great in her only dramatic role, and Gene Kelly was a charming swine. All of Jeremy's choices are great so its a great read and check out those m

I had a great time talking to Lara, she was so forthcoming and a lot of fun. I want to thank my pal David Selby for asking her to come on the show. We talk Dark Shadows, her feminist witch, then vampire. She talks about biting Johnny Carson and we discussed the horror film she starred in, Race With The Devil, 1975. When I first moved TO NYC it was on Channel 11 and scared me big time. The behind the scenes scoop she gave me was the real horror.. You will be very mad, not at Lara but the production team. It was an informative and interesting show.  Thanks so much to Lara for coming on the show. She was fabulous.   Mostly thanks to you, the listeners.. You are the best!! Grace xoxo   Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spot

  Sloan and I had planned on doing the Gene podcast to be released on her birthday..WE came close. We talk Gene's childhood, her stardom, her marriage to Oleg Cassini,, her daughter Daria that was born severely disabled. If you don't know why, we tell you. It's so tragic. We discuss Gene's years battling mental illness to getting out of Hollywood to live with her new husband, a Texas oilman, that had once been married to Hedy Lamarr. Gene wrote a wonderful memoir and she did not hold back. Mental illness was not to be talked about. Gene did and I'm sure she helped many during their own battles. Not only was Gene beautiful, but she was beautiful inside as well. Grab a cup of joe, tea, wine, eggnog and listen to Genes journey.    Thanks so much to Sloan for being a great cohost and guest. She has just finished another super duper book. Here are a few of her others Here is the lovely Sloan's authors page. I love her books.  https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=160

Sloan and I had planned on doing the Gene podcast to be released on her birthday..WE came close. We talk Gene's childhood, her stardom, her marriage to Oleg Cassini,, her daughter Daria that was born severely disabled. If you don't know why, we tell you. It's so tragic. We discuss Gene's years battling mental illness to getting out of Hollywood to live with her new husband, a Texas oilman, that had once been married to Hedy Lamarr. Gene wrote a wonderful memoir and she did not hold back. Mental illness was not to be talked about. Gene did and I'm sure she helped many during their own battles. Not only was Gene beautiful, but she was beautiful inside as well. Grab a cup of joe, tea, wine, eggnog and listen to Genes journey.    Thanks so much to Sloan for being a great cohost and guest. She has just finished another super duper book. Here are a few of her others Here is the lovely Sloan's authors page. I love her books.  https://www.amazon.com/Sloan-De-Forest/e/B07V9NZF35?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=16075

John and I discuss how the afterlife, or near afterlife was depicted in Classic Hollywood. Lots of Angels, from Cary Grant to Clarence the lovable guy from It's a wonderful life. I ask the question is there food in heaven?? John does not want to just float on a cloud and play the Harp. WE touch on reincarnation too.  One I forgot to mention is The Twilight Zone Episode A Man And His Dog. Heaven seems like it would be lots of fun. Its a fab episode and The Old Mans Dog actually saves him from taking the wrong road to Hell. The St Peter imposter said dogs were not allowed in Heaven. The dog barked near the entrance and at the man. The Old Man says I won't go to Heaven if you don't take my dog so he keeps on walking. They come across the real entrance to Heaven where his loyal dog is happily joining his guy in the heavenly place.. I love this episode. WE don't see heaven, but it sounds like fun.  Thanks so much to John for being a fab guest once again. You can find all Johns books here. https://www.amazon.com

This was a fun podcast for me, as all are actually. I love Steve McQueen and its truly in his words. Hundreds of quotes with never before seen photos of the cool dude Steve. Marshall has written a couple books on Steve but this gets you right into Steve's head. His rough childhood, becoming an actor, loving riding his motorcycles and racing. He was a self admitted chauvinist and we get a peak into his three marriages. WE also see Steve in his final battle against cancer, after he was told nothing could be done, he went to Mexico to try the controversial treatment of laetrile. Steve died in a little filthy looking room in Mexico seventeen hours after a massive surgery. It is an emotional look at Steve. He was no saint. He was a living breathing cool cat and remains an  iconic dude today.. Join us on a journey into Steves life in his own words.  Thanks so much to Marshall. He was fab and so easy to talk to. I love the book.    You can see Marshall and all his other books on https://www.daltonwatson.com/Auth

I just wanted to put out my preview of some shows to come, plus a promotion of the new movie Dreamland that is out now. I will be giving away 5 copies digitally.. It's based in the depression and stars Margot Robbie and Finn Cole. Margot is a crook and Finn is torn on whether to turn her in for the reward money, as his attraction to her grows..Finn needs the moolah, as it is The Depression. What Oh What will he do?? I wish you all and happy and safe Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for all of you!!   #Dreamland #MargotRobbie #FinnCole #Happyandsafethanksgiving @graseanc

This was a fun podcast for me, as all are actually. I love Steve McQueen and its truly in his words. Hundreds of quotes with never before seen photos of the cool dude Steve. Marshall has written a couple books on Steve but this gets you right into Steve's head. His rough childhood, becoming an actor, loving riding his motorcycles and racing. He was a self admitted chauvinist and we get a peak into his three marriages. WE also see Steve in his final battle against cancer, after he was told nothing could be done, he went to Mexico to try the controversial treatment of laetrile. Steve died in a little filthy looking room in Mexico seventeen hours after a massive surgery. It is an emotional look at Steve. He was no saint. He was a living breathing cool cat and remains an  iconic dude today.. Join us on a journey into Steves life in his own words.  Thanks so much to Marshall. He was fab and so easy to talk to. I love the book.    You can see Marshall and all his other books on https://www.daltonwatson.com/Auth

I talk to my friend Alexis Hunter about her book Joi Lansing..A Body To Die For..A Love Story.  Its the story of Alex's love of her life who she met when she was 22. Joi was a sex symbol, a glamour puss deluxe, singer and comedic actress. Joy was in her early forties and the time was 1970's. Blonde bombshells were out and the groovy look was in. Alex takes us through their friendship that turned into love. Joi's battle with cancer and a warning to beware what you have put into your body. In Joi's case silicone injected directly into her breasts. Read, read ,read about anything you may be thinking about using. The book is touching, funny at times, and of course sad. Its a very good read.  Alex is now designing jewelry. https://www.etsy.com/shop/Alexishunterjewels?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=894514684 They are beautiful. I got some myself for gifts for friends.  https://www.amazon.com/Joi-Lansing-Body-Alexis-Hunter-ebook/dp/B014LCWPAK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y2HMIDWL32X2&dchild=1&keywords=jo

April and I discuss what we believe is the most iconic love story of classic Hollywood..Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Sparks flew on the set of Cleopatra and it was a relationship filled with passion and pain. in part2 we discuss their marriage, their movies, the passion and the flame dying down. We discuss their divorce and remarriage and were they the love of each others life.. Thanks so much to my pal April. I love working with her.  She has her own podcast where she and her partner review newer flicks. You can check it out here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540 you can also find her on Facebook, twitter and instagram. Thanks mostly to my listeners. You are the best. If you know other classic Hollywood lovers, please pass this down.  Theres something for everyone Grace xoxo Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group   you can listen to podcast www.truestoriesoftinse

April and I discuss what we believe is the most iconic love story of classic Hollywood..Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Sparks flew on the set of Cleopatra and it was a relationship filled with passion and pain. Part 1 we discuss their meeting, the back and forth on Richards part on whether he should leave his wife Sybil. Elizabeth had no doubts of kicking Eddie to the curb (who would). Come along as we take you through this amazing true life love story. Thanks so much to my pal April. I love working with her.  She has her own podcast where she and her partner review newer flicks. You can check it out here. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1348540 you can also find her on Facebook, twitter and instagram. Thanks mostly to my listeners. You are the best. If you know other classic Hollywood lovers, please pass this down.  Grace xoxo Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I also have a group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown you can

I talk to Roy Widing about his book..Sluggy: Bogies Other Baby.. Mayo Methot-Star Of Stage, Screen And Wife Of Humphrey Bogart. I loved Roy's book because I am a fan of Mayo's. A lot of people have not seen her work but if you can catch Virtue, it was on YouTube or the movie where she and Bogie fell in love Marked Women, 1937 you will see her talent and vulnerability shine through. Mayo was Bogarts third wife, the wife he left for Lauren Bacall. She gets a bad wrap because she drank a lot, as did Humphrey. They were known as The Battling Bogarts. He gave her the nickname Sluggy. He also named his boat after her...Sluggy. They were a love match. He liked, loved and admired her. Mayo was bright, talented and made him laugh. The alcohol got the best of her. She pretty much stopped working when she married Bogart. He was not the huge star he became when they married, but became one during the marriage. Find out the truth behind their marriage. Bogart was no abused husband to be sure. He was an equal participant.

It's not really a spooktacular but we talk about the loveliest witch in classic TV, Elizabeth Montgomery. We discuss her privileged childhood being the daughter of Classic Movie Star Robert Montgomery, her four marriages. her up and down relationship with Agnes Moorehead. We talked dueling Derwoods and find out why Dick York left and which Dick Elizabeth liked better. Elizabeth was the queen of TV movies until she died of colon cancer at the age of 62. Herbie has extensive info and interviews. It's a very interesting listen. I enjoyed it immensely.   Thanks much to Herbie.  You can find him at www.herbiejpilato.com His amazons authors page https://www.amazon.com/s?k=herbie+j+pilato&crid=28DVKKEFKMO99&sprefix=Herbie+J+Pilato%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_15   Thanks mostly to my listeners, Lots of Love, Grace   Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. Its a great group of people.  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https