Tales From Hollywoodland

In this episode of "Tales from Hollywoodland," the hosts explore the evolution of empowered women in the film and television industry. They celebrate early pioneers like Mary Pickford and discuss the founding of United Artists. The episode highlights influential figures such as Mae West, Joan Crawford, Sherry Lansing, Lucille Ball, Marlo Thomas, and Mary Tyler Moore. The hosts also examine the portrayal of strong female characters, citing Sigourney Weaver's role in "Aliens" and Disney's Mulan. They acknowledge the impact of women in executive roles, like Donna Langley and Amy Pascal, and the legal battles for career control by actresses like Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland. Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #empoweredwomen #filmindustry #television #MaryPickford #MaeWest #JoanCrawford #LucilleBall #MarloThomas #SigourneyWeaver #BarbraStreisand #TaylorSwift #BetteDavis #OliviadeHavilland #femaledirectors #challengesintheindustry #foreignmarkets #actresses #StevenJayRubin #ArthurFriedman #JulianSchlossberg #TalesFromHollywoodland

What was it like to be a Hollywood starlet back in the 1960s?  Find out this week, when Arthur, Julian and Steve interview Carol Holland (aka Hollenbeck) who became our first guest-host, and shares her harrowing story of trying to find traction in Hollywood while fighting back against casting couch low-lifes and rampant sexism. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ True Blondes By Carol Hollenbeck  https://www.amazon.com/True-Blondes-Novel-Carol-Hollenbeck/dp/0595493262/ref=sr_1_1 #CarolHolland #1960sHollywood #HollywoodStarlet #GoldenAgeofHollywood #ClassicFilmEra #VintageHollywood #HollywoodActress #CarolHollandCareer #SilverScreenStarlett #VintageCelebrity #HollywoodHistory #ClassicHollywoodStories #HollywoodNostalgia #HollywoodStardom #HollywoodTales #TalesfromHollywoodlandPodcast #StevenJayRubin #Julian Schlossberg #Arthur Friedman  

This week, Steve, Julian and Arthur showcase the amazing career of director Steven Spielberg, from his first feature "Sugarland Express," through the enormous success of "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "ET" to the present day.   We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #StevenSpielberg #HollywoodDirector #FilmmakingCareer #SpielbergFilms #MovieIndustryInsights #CinematicLegacy #HollywoodIcons #Spielberg'sImpact #HollywoodHistory #DirectingStyles #FilmographyAnalysis #HollywoodSuccessStories  #FilmDirectorSpotlight #HollywoodLegends #CinemaMasterclass #TalesFromHollywoodland #DirectorialAchievements #MovieMagicMoments #StevenJayRubin #JulianSchlossberg #ArthurFriedman

In this podcast episode, Julian Schlossberg, Arthur Friedman, Steven J. Rubin, and producer Mike Faber engage in a rich discussion about the evolution of comedy and the influence of legendary comedians across different eras. They reminisce about the comedic genius of icons like Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Mel Brooks, Don Rickles, the cast of Saturday Night Live and Robin Williams to contemporary stars like Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and many more.  We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #comedy #comedians #entertainmentindustry #impact #styles #DonRickles #MelBrooks #EddieMurphy #GeorgeCarlin #JohnnyCarson #SaturdayNightLive #JohnBelushi #BillMurray #SteveCarell #JohnCandy #JackieGleason #SebastianManiscalco #PaulRudd #JimmyDurante #JerryLewis #BobbyDarin #nightclubs #liveperformances #JulianSchlossberg #ArthurFriedman #StevenJRubin #TalesFromHollywoodland  

In this podcast episode, hosts Julian Schlossberg, Arthur E. Friedman, and Steven J. Rubin discuss the careers and films of directors Otto Preminger and John Sturges. They delve into Preminger's reputation for being a tyrant on set, his bold directorial choices, and his notable films, including "River of No Return" and "Laura". They also discuss his treatment of actor Tom Tryon on the set of "In Harm's Way". The conversation then shifts to John Sturges, highlighting his talent for directing action and his successful films like "The Great Escape". The hosts also share personal anecdotes and trivia, and discuss their opinions on various films and actors.  We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #HollywoodDirectors #TalesFromHollywoodland #OttoPreminger #JohnSturges #ClassicFilmmakers #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #FilmHistoryPodcast #DirectorSpotlight #CinematicLegends #HollywoodIcons #PremingerSturgesPodcast #FilmmakingMasters #HollywoodGreats #DirectorialVision #CinephileDiscussion #OldHollywoodPodcast #OttoAndJohn #FilmIndustryInsights #HollywoodMasterclass #DirectorialLegacy  

Ho! Ho! Ho! Action! This week, appropriately, Tales from Hollywoodland offers a fun overview of the best Christmas Movies of all time, and yes, we consider "Die Hard" a Christmas movie.  Here they are: from George Bailey and the iconic "It's a Wonderful Life" family to the wild shenanigans of "Home Alone," enjoy a fun time covering Yule Time cinema.    We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilmFavorites #XmasCinema #TalesFromHollywoodland #FestiveFilmDiscussion #ClassicChristmasMovies #HolidayCinematicJoy #XmasPodcast #TinselTownTalks #HollywoodChristmas #BestHolidayMovies #CinephileChristmas #PodcastHolidaySpecial #YuletideCinema #ChristmasScreenFavorites #HollywoodChristmasCheer #FilmBuffXmas #ChristmasPodcast #FestiveFilmChat #SeasonalMovieMagic

The Face that Launched a Billion Libidos This week on Tales from Hollywoodland, Arthur, Julian, and Steve examine the life and meteoric career of actress Marilyn Monroe, who redefined the definition of sex symbol for the ages. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #HollywoodlandPodcast #MarilynMonroeCareer #TalesFromHollywoodland #IconicActress #HollywoodLegend #MarilynMonroeBiography #PodcastDiscussion #SilverScreenIcon #GoldenAgeofHollywood #MarilynMonroeInsights #PodcastEpisode#HollywoodHistory #MarilynMonroeLegacy #FilmIndustryIcon  #TinseltownTales #CinematicIconography #MarilynMonroeFilmography #PodcastHighlight #HollywoodGlamour #PodcastListeners

This week on Tales from Hollywoodland, Arthur, Julian and Steve review the movies that truly bombed at the boxoffice, including such disasters as Ishtar, Howard the Duck, Town & Country, Cleopatra (which nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox), Tomorrowland, The Lone Ranger, and many more.  We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #HollywoodlandPodcast #MovieBombs #TalesFromHollywoodland #HollywoodFailures #BoxOfficeBusts #CinematicMissteps #PodcastDiscussion #FilmIndustryFlops #BehindTheScenesDisasters #HollywoodHistories #MovieIndustryFailures #PodcastListeners #TinseltownFiascos #TalesOfTheSilverScreen #FilmDisasters #FailedBlockbusters #HollywoodDownfalls #PodcastRecap #CinematicCautionaryTales #MovieIndustryInsights

This week on Tales from Hollywoodland. Arthur, Julian and Steve tackle the exciting thriller genre - including tense classics like "The Asphalt Jungle," "Charade." "3 Days of the Condor," "Ocean's 11," "All the President's Men" and much much more. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #HollywoodThrillers #TalesFromHollywoodlandPodcast #SuspensefulCinema #HollywoodMysteries #ThrillerMovieTalk #HollywoodFilmNoir #PodcastDiscussion #FilmGenreExploration #TinseltownThrills #HollywoodlandReview #ClassicThrillers #CinematicSuspense #HollywoodHistory #MoviePodcast #EdgeofYourSeat #FilmNoirTalk #PodcastRecommendations #HollywoodPodcast #ThrillerGenreInsights #PodcastListeners

This week on Tales from Hollywoodland, Arthur, Julian and Steve showcase the great Hollywood acting duos. It's a great lineup that includes Abbott & Costello, Hepburn & Tracy, Newman & Redford, Hanks & Ryan, Pryor & Wilder, Thelma & Louise - even Donald O'Connor and Francis the Talking Mule...and much much more.   We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  Links Tales From Hollywoodland on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/talesfromhollywoodland  Tales From Hollywoodland on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talesfromhollywoodland/ #HollywoodDuos #SilverScreenPairs #ClassicCouples #MovieLegends #FilmIconDuos #TinseltownTwosomes #StarPowerDuos #GoldenAgePartners #IconicMovieCouples #HollywoodHistory #CinematicDuos #ScreenLegends #FamousMoviePairs #DynamicDuoTalk #CelebrityPartnerships #FilmIndustryDuos #HollywoodStories #DynamicDuoChronicles #CinemaRoyalty #PodcastHollywoodDuos