Vanguard of Hollywood

Katharine Hepburn: A Fierce Hollywood Original

Katharine Hepburn Paddles Her Own Canoe, Proves Her Resilience in Hollywood, Is as Elegant as Audrey and Grace, and May Just Walk Around the Set in Her Underpants.  Shannon introduces the latest Star Spotlight, Katharine Hepburn.

John Garfield, HUAC, and He Ran All the Way (1951)

Shelley Winters Avoids Sequined Harem Pants and John Garfield Refuses to Rat on His Friends to HUAC. From 1951, it’s He Ran All the Way.

Lana Turner, John Garfield, and The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Lana Turner Rocks a Turban and Hot Pants, John Garfield is the First Major Star to Entertain the Troops, Bette Davis Says YES, and Lana and Julie Really Are Just Friends. From 1946, it's The Postman Always Rings Twice.

John Garfield: Hollywood's First Rebel

John Garfield is a Fighter, Inspires Hollywood’s Future Rebels, Asks for His Man-Maker, and Just May Give You $200.  Shannon introduces Star Spotlight John Garfield.

Rear Window (1954), Jimmy Stewart, Hitchcock, and Grace Kelly

Alfred Hitchcock is the Master of Suspense, Grace Kelly Isn’t Cold, and Jimmy Stewart Stands a True Hero in Every Sense of the Word. From 1954, it’s Rear Window.

Winchester '73, A New Jimmy Stewart, and Gloria

Jimmy Stewart Becomes a Western Star, Talks with Horses, Finds True Love, and Makes a Million Dollars. From 1950, it's Winchester '73.

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) & Jimmy Stewart Bomber Pilot

Jimmy Stewart Is a Bomber Pilot and the Highest Ranking Star in the Military, Lives in Henry Fonda’s Playhouse, and If You Ever Make a Film About An Angel Getting Wings, He’s Your Guy.  From 1946, It’s a Wonderful Life.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Jimmy Stewart Can Dance and Proves He’s a Leading Man, Henry Fonda Has 35 Cats, Greta Garbo Moves Far Away, and Frank Capra’s Name Is Above the Title. Join Shannon for 1939's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Star of the Month: Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart Plays the Accordion, Hates Oatmeal, Builds Model Airplanes with Henry Fonda, Loves His Wife, Is a War Hero, and A Genuinely Nice Guy. But don't mess with him! Shannon introduces Star of the Month Jimmy Stewart.

A Place in the Sun (1951) & Shelley Winters vs. Frank Sinatra!

Shelley Winters Ditches the Glamour, Elizabeth Taylor Can’t Have Babies, George Stevens Dives Into a Lake, and Frank Sinatra’s Got Two Words For You.  Join Shannon for the final episode of this month's star, Shelley Winters.