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Stars of the Golden Age

Stars of the Golden Age

Erin Carlson

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. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names in Hollywood’s golden age, and the subsequent lives behind the scenes... and I’ll shine the light on some lesser known names as well. Join me weekly! Host: Erin Carlson
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Stars of the Golden Age - Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

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08/20/24 • 31 min

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!

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Stars of the Golden Age - Introducing Stars of the Golden Age!
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07/25/24 • 0 min

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 early days of television. Join me every Tuesday!

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Stars of the Golden Age - Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

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12/17/24 • 36 min

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas!

Bing Crosby gave us both the song and the movie White Christmas, plus a TON more. Listen now to hear his life's story.

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Episode Sources: A book titled Bing Crosby: A Life from Beginning to End, part of the Hourly History Series; a documentary titled The Hollywood Greats: Bing Crosby written by Barry Norman; a PBS documentary titled American Masters: Bing Crosby Rediscovered; a New York Times article from January 4, 1943; a New York Times article from October 19, 1977; an NPR article from November 29, 2014; IMDB

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Stars of the Golden Age - Louis B. Mayer

Louis B. Mayer

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11/19/24 • 37 min

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 was unfair, and he was downright abusive. But he gave us some of the most iconic film stars in the history of Hollywood. Listen now!

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Episode Sources: Louis B. Mayer biography from Biography Channel; encyclopedia.com; a New York Times article by Stephen Holden from August 3, 1990; a Medium article from February 16, 2022; IMDB

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Stars of the Golden Age - Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

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08/27/24 • 27 min

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

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Stars of the Golden Age - Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

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10/29/24 • 37 min

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; billieholidayofficial on IG

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Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday and William Dufty

2019 documentary called Billie

billieholiday.com

An episode of Throughline by NPR from October 7, 2020 titled The United States vs. Billie Holiday

An E News article by Natalie Finn from April 23, 2021

biography.com

IMDB

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Stars of the Golden Age - Bettie Page

Bettie Page

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09/24/24 • 42 min

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!

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Stars of the Golden Age - Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur

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10/22/24 • 44 min

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!

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Stars of the Golden Age - Billie Burke

Billie Burke

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06/11/24 • 27 min

Billie Burke worked her way through the stage, silent films, talking films, radio, and TV. Yet most people know her as the beloved character in one very famous film from 1939. Learn all about the colorful life of Billie Burke!

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Stars of the Golden Age - Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

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09/17/24 • 48 min

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!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stars of the Golden Age have?

Stars of the Golden Age currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Stars of the Golden Age cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Stars of the Golden Age?

The episode title 'Introducing Stars of the Golden Age!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stars of the Golden Age?

The average episode length on Stars of the Golden Age is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stars of the Golden Age released?

Episodes of Stars of the Golden Age are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Stars of the Golden Age?

The first episode of Stars of the Golden Age was released on Jun 3, 2024.

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