The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
This month on Ticklish Business, the trio celebrated the 60th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird which first hit theaters in the winter of 1962. The film, which stars Mary … Continue Reading Interview: Mary Badham Talks Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters
A Life Lived: I’ve reflected on my childhood love of nostalgic Disney a number of times throughout the pages of Ticklish Business. While it probably stemmed from a misspent youth … Continue Reading Interview: A Tribute to Tommy Kirk
We lost an important and lasting player in television history in 2021 with the passing of Ed Asner. While this is a delayed tribute, we wanted to step back into … Continue Reading Interview: A Tribute to Ed Asner
When TCM jumped into the podcast game, I’ll admit, I was bit surprised. When they put forward two solid podcasts seasons centered on new and interesting content, I was impressed. … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Talks about Lucille Ball and Season Three of The Plot Thickens
Citizen Kane. Whether you love it, or hate it, the 1941 drama holds an undeniable place in Hollywood history. I mean, being proclaimed one of the greatest movies of all … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz Reflects on the 80th Anniversary of Citizen Kane
This week, our fearless leader Kristen had the opportunity to sit down and talk with beloved TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and author Julie Salamon to talk about not only the … Continue Reading Interview: Ben Mankiewicz and Julie Salamon Talk TCM’s ‘The Plot Thickens’
Okay, we’re coming quickly toward the end of summer, but the lure of the summer movies is strong with this Beach Party fan. There’s so much joy in the sunshine, … Continue Reading Interview: John Malahy Talks TCM, Summer Movies and Jacques Tati
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yzhrj-106f7d3 In this special bonus episode of Ticklish Business, You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth discusses tackling her latest season on Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons. Listen to … Continue Reading Karina Longworth on Hedda Hopper & Louella Parsons
Dean Martin is one of those figures in the Old Hollywood community with an almost transcendent stardom. For fans of the actor and singer, he conjures images of nostalgia and … Continue Reading Interview: Deana Martin Reflects on Her Famous Father, The Monkees and Singing with Rosemary Clooney
Even in the earliest years of her career, Ruta Lee emerged as a formidable force in the entertainment industry. All one has to do is watch the actress’ cool, self-assured … Continue Reading Interview: Ruta Lee Discusses Her Autobiography, Frank Sinatra and Her Legendary Career
In 2018, Bad Times at the El Royale rocked my little world. Was it my favorite movie of the year? Yes, yes it was. Now, the independent thriller isn’t really … Continue Reading Interview: Bruce Belland Discusses The Four Preps, Gidget and the Joy of 1950s
This interview originally aired on Ticklish Business. To listen to the full audio version click here. What drew you to want to tell Archie Leach’s story, especially considering how many … Continue Reading Interview: Scott Eyman Talks ‘Cary Grant – A Brilliant Disguise’
Anyone who’s watched a noir on TCM knows the name Eddie Muller, the “Czar of Noir.” Founder and president of the Film Noir Foundation and the co-programmer of the San … Continue Reading “Czar of Noir” Eddie Muller Talks TCM’s Summer of Darkness
Actress Dyan Cannon sits down to talk about Otto Preminger, her career, and what the future holds for her. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a … Continue Reading Ticklish Business #98: Interview With Dyan Cannon
Talking to Tom Sturges is like talking to someone you’d meet at the TCM Classic Film Festival. For starters, he kicks things off by asking how I discovered his dad, … Continue Reading Interview: Tom Sturges Talks Life, Cinema, and His Dad Preston Sturges
Alicia Malone discusses TCM’s new sci-fi tribute, Out of This World
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