Welcome to Stars of the Golden Age, a show that pays tribute to the legends of Old Hollywood. I will dive into the early lives that led to stardom for some of the biggest names from Hollywood’s golden age, and their subsequent lives behind the scenes… and I’ll shine the light on some lesser-known names as well. Join me bi-weekly for Old Hollywood biographies like you've never heard them! I'll tell you things you've never heard before about some of the biggest legends of Old Hollywood.
Host: Erin Carlson
Email: goldenagestars@gmail.com
Latest episodes
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Vincent Price (PART TWO)
VINCENT PRICE (Part TWO:) The conclusion of the amazing life of Vincent Price. Please visit Part One before indulging in this episode.
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Oct 27 45 min
Vincent Price (PART ONE)
VINCENT PRICE: One of the kings of classic cinema horror. Behind the scenes existed a man far removed from the frightening characters he portrayed on screen. Vincent Pric
Oct 20 43 min
Eva Marie Saint (Re-Release)
Rest In Peace, Eva Marie Saint (7/4/1924-10/6/2026)
In honor of the great life she lived, please listen to this re-release of the story of Eva Marie Saint. An inspiratio
Oct 6 32 min
Linda Darnell
LINDA DARNELL: She is most often discussed in relation to the way she died, but leading up to that tragic day was a whole life full of love, hardships, successes, and dec
Oct 6 1 h 22 min
Hot Off the Press! September 1953 Modern Screen Magazine
Hot Off the Press! In this episode, we dive into the pages of the September 1953 issue of Modern Screen Magazine. We'll learn what the rest of Hollywood thought about Eli
Sep 22 35 min
Joan Blondell (PART TWO)
JOAN BLONDELL (Part Two:) The conclusion of Joan Blondell's story. Please listen to Part One first. In this episode, hear about the amazing woman Joan Blondell was in her
Sep 8 1 h 08 min
Joan Blondell (PART ONE)
JOAN BLONDELL: The stunning actress who busted onto the Hollywood scene in 1930, making the world fall instantly in love with her. She went through a lot of pain and trau
Sep 1 56 min
Sir Laurence Olivier (PART TWO)
Sir Laurence Olivier (Part Two:)
Please visit Part One before proceeding with this episode. In this episode, we talk about the marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Le
Aug 18 59 min
Sir Laurence Olivier (PART ONE)
Sir Laurence Olivier (Part One:) Sir Laurence Olivier brought Shakespeare's stories to life in legendary ways on London's West End and on Broadway, and he (reluctantly) s
Aug 11 55 min
Bette Davis's Advice Column! And 1943 Hollywood Celebrity Gossip... HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Advice from Bette Davis?! YES, PLEASE!! During WWII, Photoplay Magazine handed over the great honor of providing advice to its readers to the one and only Bette Davis. In
Jul 28 44 min
The Life and Disappearance of Jean Spangler
JEAN SPANGLER: Jean Spangler was a young woman with big dreams who was working hard to fulfil her dreams of Hollywood stardom. Her young adult life was rocky, but she was
Jul 14 33 min
The Landlords of Three's Company (Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Don Knotts)
Take the journey through the lives of three wonderful actors who helped make the hit 70s sitcom Three's Company extra special... and a whole lot funnier! Norman Fell, Aud
Jun 30 41 min
Greta Garbo (Part Two)
GRETA GARBO (Part Two:) The conclusion of Greta Garbo's story. In this episode, hear about Greta Garbo's career after her initial splash in Hollywood, her friendships and
Jun 16 58 min
Greta Garbo (Part One)
GRETA GARBO: In this 100th episode of Stars of the Golden Age, what better way to celebrate than by talking about THE star of the golden age... Miss Greta Garbo. In this
Jun 2 49 min
Basil Rathbone
BASIL RATHBONE: Known mostly for being THE Sherlock Holmes on screen and on the radio, Basil Rathbone began as a classical theater actor, and that is where his heart alwa
May 19 40 min
Madison on the Air Presents: Sherlock Holmes!
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May 5 39 min
Veronica Lake (Part Two)
VERONICA LAKE (Part Two:) The conclusion of Veronica Lake's story. Her fame as 1940s siren of the screen and the path her life took after her Hollywood career.
Bonus Con
May 5 50 min
Veronica Lake (Part One)
VERONICA LAKE (Part One:) One of the most popular screen sirens from 1940s Hollywood, Veronica Lake endured her share of obstacles on her road to stardom. She experienced
Apr 28 39 min
ArtMuse Presents: Sarah Bernhardt (Part Two)
Enjoy Part Two of the amazing story of Sarah Bernhardt by Grace Anna of the ArtMuse Podcast! Please listen to part one first (available on this feed.)
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Apr 21 1 h 18 min
ArtMuse Presents: Sarah Bernhardt (Part One)
Enjoy Part One of the amazing story of Sarah Bernhardt by Grace Anna of the ArtMuse Podcast!
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Apr 21 1 h 04 min
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If you love the stars of classic Hollywood, this podcast is a must-listen. Erin does an incredible job researching and sharing the fascinating stories of Hollywood’s golden age. Her passion for these legendary stars shines through in every episode, and it’s a joy to hear her bring their lives to life. Thank you for the countless hours of research and dedication you put into each episode. I truly appreciate all you do and look forward to each episode.
lschatz · Aug 2026
I really like this podcast. I love classic Hollywood, the movies, the stars, the whole bygone era. Erin does a great job with the research and presentation and keeps to the facts rather than interjecting a lot of personal opinions like some other podcasters do. If you love old time Hollywood then you’ll really love this podcast! Keep up the great work Erin!!
Autumn173 · Jun 2026
I’m a big fan of old, classic movies and nostalgia in general and this is a perfect listen!!! Love the host… sweet voice and very informative!! Very entertaining and interesting! Now I’ll be going back and rewatching a lot of movies now that I have so much background information. The episodes aren’t too long and are easy to listen to while commuting!!
gbc19 · Feb 2026
Great info about many golden age Hollywood stars I‘d seen many times but knew nothing about. Enjoying this new podcast find! Well done. Thanks!
hugenaut · Jan 2026
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