TagTwilight Zone

Posted November 19, 20193 Comments television

Celebrating 60 Years of ‘The Twilight Zone’

In 1960 writer Rod Serling birthed an anthology television show that changed the world. That sounds hyperbolic, but The Twilight Zone has influenced film and television and has inspired us … Continue Reading Celebrating 60 Years of ‘The Twilight Zone’

Posted October 30, 2018 1980s

Ticklish Business Bonus Episode #5: Twilight Zone – The Movie (1983)

Samantha and I couldn’t stop at listing our three favorite Twilight Zone episodes so we devoted an additional bonus episode to looking at the 1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie. Listen as we discuss ’80s … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Bonus Episode #5: Twilight Zone – The Movie (1983)

Posted October 29, 2018 Podcast

Ticklish Business Episode #52: Top 3 Favorite Twilight Zone Episodes

Samantha and I mix things up this Halloween by talking about our top three favorite episodes of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone. And be sure to listen to our bonus episode … Continue Reading Ticklish Business Episode #52: Top 3 Favorite Twilight Zone Episodes

Posted March 10, 201253 Comments General Information

Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

So today is another divergence from the Films of Jean Harlow but I’m proud to announce my first participation in a Blog-a-Thon. The excellent classic film blog Comet Over Hollywood … Continue Reading Gone Too Soon Blogathon 2012: Maggie McNamara

Ticklish Business

#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.

#104: Julie Garfield On Her Father, John Garfield February 24, 2021

Two years ago Kristen sat down to talk to Julie Garfield about her famous father, actor John Garfield. The interview is finally out in honor of Garfield's upcoming birthday and his Star of the Month tribute. Kristen and Julie talk HUAC, a possible John Garfield biopic, and Julie's own acting career. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more […]

#103: Lana Turner Centennial February 10, 2021

We're talking about not one but two features to celebrate the centennial of the ultimate glamour girl, Lana Turner. We deconstruct the Peyton Place (1957) and Imitation of Life (1959), as well as getting into the murky waters of the death of Johnny Stompanato. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page […]