Vanguard of Hollywood

The Long, Hot Summer (1958) & The Newmans

 Paul Newman Almost Fails in Hollywood, Orson Welles Hates the Method, Joanne Wins an Oscar, & the Newmans Put Their Marriage First. It's The Long, Hot Summer (1958).

Paul Newman: Old Hollywood Class and Modern Cool

Paul Newman goes to Yale, Sells Encyclopedias, Races Cars, Gets Better with Age, and Prefers Steak at Home.  Join Shannon for her birthday tribute to Paul Newman.

Was Vera-Ellen Anorexic in White Christmas (1954)?

Was Vera-Ellen Anorexic in White Christmas (1954)? Here's what we know about Vera-Ellen's complicated relationship with food and body image.

They Are Wisest: O. Henry’s ”The Gift of the Magi”

Shannon reveals the story behind the answer to yesterday's trivia question and recites one of her favorite Christmas stories: O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"

Meet John Doe (1941) with Introduction by Shannon

Shannon reveals the story behind the answer to yesterday's trivia question. The audio version of a video introduction and a film follows: Visit https://vanguardofhollywood.com/watch-meet-john-doe-1941/ to watch Shannon's introduction and stream Meet John Doe (1941) in its entirety

It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play and What Happened to Alfalfa

Shannon reveals the story behind the answer to yesterday's trivia question and introduces the full Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life.

Week Before Christmas: Introduction and Meal Plan

Listen to Vanguard of Hollywood daily this week for Christmas movie trivia, recipes that are delicious and budget-friendly, and some of Shannon's favorite Christmas stories.

Bette vs. Joan: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? 60th Anniversary

Bette Davis Feuds with Joan Crawford, Does What No Makeup Artist Dares, and runs to the Hollywood Hills. Celebrating 60 years, it's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

Charade (1963) with Introduction by Shannon

This episode is the audio from a video introduction and a film.  Visit VanguardOfHollywood.com to watch Shannon's introduction and stream Charade (1963) in its entirety.  
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Jimmy Stewart Was Not Racist. Here’s Why.

A Rumor Casts a Shadow on the Legacy of Jimmy Stewart. Was Jimmy Stewart Racist? The Answer is No. Here's Why.