Forgotten Hollywood

Episode 459- "The Cinema of Wes Anderson" with author Whitney Dilley

Host Doug Hess talks with author Whitney Dilley and her book  "The Cinema of Wes Anderson"

Episode 458- WE Want to Hear From YOU

Doug Hess and James Lott Jr come together and talk to YOU!

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."

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

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

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 ca

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! 

FH Mini Spotlight- More Meyer Lansky

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,

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

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

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 sta

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 Ho

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

Episode 449- Little Caesar

Forgotten Hollywood is on FB! Forgotten Hollywood Books on Amazon. Produced/Hosted by Doug Hess! 

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. 

FH Mini Spotlight: The Top 10 Films 100 Years Ago

JLJ shares the Top 10 grossing films of 1926

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

Episode 446- The Number 1 Film 100 years ago

Guest host James Lott Jr talks about the number one of 1926 and its director! 

FH Mini Spotlight- Latina Actress Nominees and Winners Of Oscars Acting Awards