In 1923, Louella Parsons signed a contract with William Randolph Hearst for nationwide syndication of the first major Hollywood gossip column. Parsons quickly built a brand based on protecting (and whitewashing) Hollywood’s interests, as well as Hearst’s, relentlessly promoting — and spying on — Hearst’s mistress, Marion Davies.
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May 23
Presenting Cautionary Tales | Lights, Camera, Tax Break
If you like You Must Remember This, you might also enjoy Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford, a podcast about stories of historic human error, catastrophes, and heists, and the lessons we can learn from such mishaps. In this episode of Cautionary Tales, Tim examines what happens wh ... Show More
46m 48s
May 2
Welcome to Hollywoodland: John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider
If you’ve finished all episodes of The Old Man is Still Alive, I’ve got another treat for you from Jake Brennan at Hollywoodland. Have a listen to this episode of Hollywoodland about John Waters, from his beginnings in X-rated art films to cult classics like Hairspray and Crybaby ... Show More
41m 10s
Apr 24
John Huston, Part Two: 1975-1987 (The Old Man is Still Alive, Part 15)
In part two of our season finale, we explore the final decade of John Huston’s life and career. As he was slowly dying of emphysema and undergoing massive turmoil in his personal life, Huston continued to work almost compulsively on both passion projects (The Man Who Would Be Kin ... Show More
54m 59s
Aug 2020
It’s Chaos, Be Kind (with Kris Pedretti)
Nancy Miller talks to activist and survivor Kris Pedretti about her own discovery of the GSK’s capture. The pair discuss Kris’ decision to share her story, the survivors' support network, and her reflections on the recent GSK hearing. Series directors Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wol ... Show More
31m 51s
Feb 2023
Zachary Levi, RHONY, Gwyneth Paltrow w/ Sarah Fraser
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is return-guest, TV Host, Podcaster, Producer and Comedian, Sarah Fraser. We're discussing the week's hottest topics, including: Zachary Levi Riley Keough Big RHONY Legacy news Gwyneth Paltrow Law & Order: SVU kiss controversy update Listen ... Show More
1h 9m