The podcast devoted to Old Hollywood
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
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
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
There are many arguments made with regards to the greatest film year ever. Authors Stephen Farber and Michael McClellan are the latest to make the case that 1962 is one … Continue Reading Interview: Author Michael McClellan Talks New Book
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
Author David Thomson is one of the most prolific writers on classic film and Hollywood history. His past works, including Moments That Made the Movies, The Big Screen, and Beneath … Continue Reading Author David Thomson Discusses Classic Films and ‘Sleeping With Strangers’
Jeremy Arnold is a jack of all trade. Author, classic film expert, awesome guy. When I attended my first TCM Classic Film Festival, Jeremy was a fellow social producer for … Continue Reading Jeremy Arnold Talks TCM, the Holidays, and His Latest Book
There are so many things I could say about Illeana Douglas. She’s an actress who’s graced us with some remarkable performances (go watch To Die For if you haven’t already); … Continue Reading Illeana Douglas Talks About Funny Ladies (Including Herself!)
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