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Forgotten Hollywood

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Producer/Creator/Host Doug Hess takes you on a journey back in time and shares with you pieces. of Hollywood you may or may not have known about!

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Thursday · 19 min
Episode 457- The Films of Alfred Hitchcock with author David Stereitt
In this episode I spoke with author David Stereitt about his book "The Films of Alfred Hitchcock."
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Monday · 5 min
Episode 456: The Number 5 TV Shows From 1950 to 1969
Being the Number 5 show during a season could mean several things, but does it mean a show becomes iconic? Take a listen to hear the list. James Lott Jr is the guest host. Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook.
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August 22 · 4 min
FH Mini Spotlight- American soaps from 1950-1975
American daytime network soap operas that aired at some point from 1950 through 1975, it's a surprisingly large group. I'm including shows that began before 1950 if they were still airing during this period, and shows that premiered by the end of...
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August 20 · 7 min
Episode 455- Forgotten Soap Opera Episodes
It’s one of the saddest parts of television history. Thousands of episodes of American daytime soap operas from the 1950s, ’60s and into the ’70s are gone, and in many cases the networks themselves deliberately erased them. Guest Host talks about the...
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August 17 · 10 min
Episode 454- Why We Feel Remembering Forgotten Hollywood IS Essential
James Lott Jr talks about the importance of shows like this one. Forgotten Hollywood books on Amazon. Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook!
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August 15 · 7 min
FH Mini Spotlight- More Meyer Lansky
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August 13 · 22 min
Episode 453- "Body Horror" with Xavier Aldana Reyes
In this episode I spoke with Xavier Aldana Reyes about his book "Body Horror". Xavier Aldana Reyes provides an engaging introduction to the inner workings of body horror, tracing its evolution from foundational works such as The Fly (1986) and Tetsuo:...
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August 10 · 21 min
Episode 452- The Lansky Legacy with Meyer Lansky II
IN this episode I spoke with Meyer Lansky grandson, Meyer Lansky II about his new book "The Lansky Lagacy: The Life and Letters of Meyer Lansky". Written by Meyer Lansky’s grandson, this definitive portrait of the legendary “Mob’s Accountant”...
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August 8 · 3 min
FH Mini Spotlight- Hollywood's First Native American Filmmaker James Young Deer
James Young Deer (born James Young Johnson; 1876–1946) was one of the earliest Native American filmmakers in American cinema and a true pioneer of the silent film era. He was an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer at a time when the motion...
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August 6 · 5 min
Episode 451- Hollywood's 1st Native American Movie Star Lillian St Cyr
Guest host James Lott Jr spotlights the Silent Film actress. Lillian St. Cyr's career was groundbreaking. She became one of the first Native American women to achieve star status in American motion pictures, working during the silent era alongside her...
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August 3 · 31 min
Episode 450- Tom T Tran from "Good Morning Vietnam"
In this episode, Warren Croom and I spoke with Tom T. Tran the actor who played Taun in the film "Good Morning, Vietnam". Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook Forgotten Hollywood books are on amazon!
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August 1 · 3 min
FH Mini Spotlight-the Hollywood Museum Marilyn Monroe Event
On August 5, 2026, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) The Hollywood Museum located the Historic Max Factor Building) and some of our celebrities and personalities that have performed over the past 70 years thru today, will...
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July 30 · 6 min
Episode 449- Little Caesar
Forgotten Hollywood is on FB! Forgotten Hollywood Books on Amazon. Produced/Hosted by Doug Hess!
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July 27 · 4 min
Episode 448- Justin Henry
TO date, the youngest actor nominated for an Academy Award. He co starred at 8 years old in Kramer vs Kramer.
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July 25 · 2 min
FH Mini Spotlight: The Top 10 Films 100 Years Ago
JLJ shares the Top 10 grossing films of 1926
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July 23 · 24 min
Episode 447- "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood and The Studio System's Last Hurrah"
In this episode I spoke with author Thomas "Tom" Schatz about his latest book "Power Surge: Conglomerate Hollywood and The Studio System's Last Hurrah". Between 1989 and 2004, all the old studios either merged with other media giants or were swallowed...
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July 21 · 7 min
Episode 446- The Number 1 Film 100 years ago
Guest host James Lott Jr talks about the number one of 1926 and its director!
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July 18 · 4 min
FH Mini Spotlight- Latina Actress Nominees and Winners Of Oscars Acting Awards
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July 16 · 3 min
Episode 445- Latino Actors Nominated (and Wins) in the Oscar Acting Categories
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July 13 · 25 min
Episode 444-" I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes".
In this episode, I spoke with author Andrew Wilson about his book " I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes". Publishing one hundred years after her birth, Andrew Wilson’s biography of Marilyn Monroe is a kaleidoscopic tour of her...
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