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Ticklish Business Birthdays: April 2021

Happy April! Take a look at the video above our our mini tribute to the many April Ticklish Business Birthdays. Stay turned for more from Ticklish Business!

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Happy Birthday Film Festival: Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy is a name which might not be on the tip of the tongue of every classic film fan. However, if you’ve been watching movies or television over the … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Film Festival: Kevin McCarthy

Posted December 29, 20204 Comments 1950s

Happy Birthday Film Festival: Martin Milner

This week, we here at Ticklish Business are celebrating the birthday of one of Kim’s personal favorites, the amazing Martin Milner. (December 28th would have been the actor’s 89th birthday). … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Film Festival: Martin Milner

Posted December 10, 20204 Comments 1950s

Happy Birthday Film Festival: Tommy Kirk

I’m trying out something new this week. In the Happy Birthday Film Festival, I’ll be taking a look at some of the prominent works making up a performer’s filmography. Sometimes … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Film Festival: Tommy Kirk

Posted June 1, 20122 Comments General Information

Happy Birthday Ms. Monroe!

via It seems that Marilyn Monroe has been guiding my life of late and on this, her 86th birthday, I figured now’s as good a time as any to thank … Continue Reading Happy Birthday Ms. Monroe!

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#109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories May 5, 2021

We may not be gathering in-person this year for the TCM Classic Film Festival, but in its place we'll be sharing the top 3 memories we have from festivals past. We also have some podcast and TCM friends chiming in with the fest moments that make them smile. Be sure to drop into our 3 TCM Film Festival Zooms (one for Patrons only) this week in celebrat […]

#108: Kym Karath on Child Star Stardom and 'Sound of Music' April 21, 2021

Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page. If we hit 1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram we'll give away a prize pa […]

#107: Bob Koster On His Father, Henry Koster April 7, 2021

Bob Koster joins Kristen and Kimberly to talk about his father, director Henry Koster. Hear about Henry's journey out of Germany, what makes his movies special, and Kristen confesses to not seeing a pretty significant feature. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.

#106: Christopher Plummer and The Sound of Music (1965) March 24, 2021

Earlier this year we lost the great Christopher Plummer and in his honor we're talking about his star-making role in The Sound of Music. Though the role didn't immediately please Plummer we talk about his power as Captain Von Trapp, the majestic of the music, and why Hello, Dolly murdered the musical genre. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts […]

#105: Mildred Pierce (1945 with William Schoell) March 10, 2021

Joan Crawford: The Essential Biography author William Schoell sits down with Kristen and Samantha to talk about Joan Crawford, her career at MGM, and her Oscar-winning role in 1945's Mildred Pierce. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.