Forgotten Hollywood

FH Mini Spotlight: 10 Lesser Known Jimmy Stewart Films

James Lott Jr talks about some of Jimmy Stewarts lesser known work. Listen to the interview with Doug Hess and the Director of the new movie Jimmy! 

Epiosde 473- Authors of the New Book & Director of the NEW " "Jimmy"movie: Matt Mikalatos & Aaron Burns

Forgotten Hollywood welcomes the authors of the new book, Finding Wonderful: Hopeful Lessons from Jimmy Stewart and It’s a Wonderful Life, Matt Mikalatos and Aaron Burns.

Episode 472- Life Is a Cabaret: The Amazing Story of the Real Lives Who Inspired the Iconic Musical w/ Brian Fairbanks

The untold story of the extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood's characters in Cabaret, the landmark Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film, and the vib

Episode 471- The Secret Hitchcock with Nat Segaloff

Doug Hess spoke with the Author of the book: The Secret Hitchcock: How Hollywood's Legendary Director Lived through Cary Grant and James Stewart (Screen Classics)Cary Gra

Episode 470-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter

Doug Hess talks with the author! James Mason (1909–1984) was born to be an actor. He just didn’t know it. A Cambridge graduate with a degree in architecture, he arrived i

Episode 469: Capra: A Life with Author Sam Wasson

From the author of the beloved Fifth Avenue, Five A.M. and The Big Goodbye comes the definitive account of one of the quintessential American artists, Frank Capra, vision

Episode 468- Bad Columbus Movies

In honor of Columbus Day/Indiginous Peoples Day, James Lott Jr talks about two films that came out in 1992 that depicted Christopher C's journey to America. Included is s

FH Mini Spotlight :Alan Ladd Jr

He won his Oscar in 1996 for Braveheart and died on March 2, 2022, at age 84. His daughter Amanda Ladd-Jones made the documentary Laddie: The Man Behind the Movies about

Episode 467 -RIP Eva Marie Saint (1924-2026)

looking at the two ends of Eva Marie Saint's extraordinary acting career, there are a few ways to define “first” and “last”:First professional screen work: Saint appeared

FH 466- Guns of the Timberland (1960) and Alana Ladd

Guns of the Timberland (1960) is a 91-minute Western starring Alan Ladd, Jeanne Crain, Gilbert Roland, and Frankie Avalon, directed by Robert D. Webb and released by Warn

FH Mini Spotlight- John Wayne’s 10 Least Known Films

Hosted by James Lott Jr John Wayne played some very interesting characters before he became famous!  Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook! 

Episode 465- Dakota (1945)

Dakota (1945) is a Western adventure with romance, comedy, and some surprisingly serious themes about land, settlement, and corruption. Starred John Wayne! Guest hosted b

Episode 464-I'm a Believer: My Life of Monkees, Music, and Madness with Co-Author Mark Bego

In fascinating, star-studded anecdotes, original Monkee Micky Dolenz takes readers from his starring role at age 12 as TV's "Circus Boy," to the open casting call that br

FH Mini Spotlight: 10 Facts about Susie Singer Carter

Episode 463 is an interview with her and Doug Hess. Check this out and then that episode.  Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook! 

Episode 463-Susie Singer Carter

Susie Singer Carter is an American writer, director, producer, actress, and podcast host whose work often explores family, caregiving, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dra

FH Mini Spotlight- My Fav Twilight Zone Episode

James Lott Jr shares his favorite Twilight Zone Episode. Check out the interview with Doug Hess and Alan Sepinwall here on Forgotten Hollywood. Forgotten Hollwyood is on

Episode 462- Alan Sepinwall And His Book, "Serling: A Journey Into The Twilight Zone"

Doug Hess talks with famed TV Critic and Commentator Alan Sepinwall about his new book on Rod Serling and the classic TV show The Twilight Zone! 

Episode 461- More Than Nostalgia

Forgotten Hollywood stands for so many things. James Lott Jr shares what we mean and what we showcase on this show! Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook Forgotten Hollywood

FH Mini Spotlight - 10 Chicago films between 1929-1970

James Lott Jr is IN Chicago this weekend and lists 10 films set in Chicago.

Episode 460- The Forgotten Hollywood Reference Books

Doug Hess and James Lott Jr have 4 Books out on Amazon!  Take a listen and then go buy one or all four!