Friday 17 December 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 156

1 hour 33 minutes 4 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM Guide

Main feature : William Wyler

Derek and Maria discuss the great directors of the classic era of film.
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at

http://loudcaster.com/

Friday 10 December 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 155


1 hour 56 minutes 16 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM Guide

Main feature : Harry Langdon
Derek and Maria discuss the career of Harry Langdon generally considered the fourth greatest of the silent comedians.
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at

http://loudcaster.com/

Friday 3 December 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 154

1 hour 9 minutes 46 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM Guide

Main feature : Politics and Hollywood
Derek and Maria discuss political influence in Hollywood with particular emphasis on the Communist witch hunts of the late 1940s and early 1950s.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at  http://loudcaster.com/

Friday 26 November 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 153

1 hour 53 minutes 23 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM Guide

Main feature : Classic Movie Books

Derek and Maria discuss the best classic movie books including histories,critical surveys,biographies and movie guides.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at http://loudcaster.com/

Friday 12 November 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 152


1 hour 54 minutes 3 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM Guide

Main feature : The Road Movies
Derek and Maria discuss the popular series starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour.
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at http://loudcaster.com/

Friday 29 October 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 151


1 hour 3 minutes 17 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Golden Age of Hollywood Website/Podcast
Classic Movie News

Main feature : Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Derek and Maria discuss the movie versions of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody at http://loudcaster.com/.

Friday 22 October 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 150

1 hour 28 minutes 11 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Lost Films

Derek and Maria discuss why films have become lost over the years and the difficulties of restoring and preserving them.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Notes :

Golden Age Radio Network stations are Great American Songbook and Masters of Melody  at http://loudcaster.com/.

Unfortunately I had a lot of trouble uploading this episode I eventually found I was very near to using up all my storage space with my web host. In order to get it to work I had to reduce the sound quality a bit, this isn't a permanent solution and its likely there will be a delay before the next podcast while I find a new place to host the podcast files.

Friday 15 October 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 149

1 hour 44 minutes 12 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : The Lot of Fun
Derek and Maria discuss the history of the Hal Roach Studios.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 8 October 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 148

1 hour 35 minutes 17 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Raoul Walsh

Derek and Maria discuss the career and life of a great action director of the classic era.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 1 October 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 147


1 hour 25 minutes 58 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Joan Crawford

Derek and Maria discuss the career and life of a great movie star of the classic era.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 24 September 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 146

1 hour 52 minutes 14 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Classic Germany

Derek and Maria discuss German cinema from the silent era to the present day.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 17 September 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 145

1 hour 29 minutes 13 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : The Band Wagon (1953)

Derek and Maria discuss the classic MGM musical.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 10 September 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 144

1 hour 26 minutes 52 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Way Out West

Derek and Maria discuss western parodies featuring stars including Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers and Bob Hope.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 3 September 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 143


1 hour 29 minutes 6 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Prison Pictures
Derek and Maria discuss classic movies about prisons, losing your liberty and being confined as in concentratrion camps.
 
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
 
normanmclellan@aol.com.

Friday 27 August 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 142

1 hour 25 minutes 6 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : The Barrymores
Derek and Maria discuss the film careers of the Royal Family of Broadway and Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at normanmclellan@aol.com

Thursday 19 August 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 141


1 hour 19 minutes 58 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Main feature : Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 2

Derek and Maria discuss their list of the top 40 greatest performances with the last 20 covering the years 1949 to 1996.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at normanmclellan@aol.com

Tuesday 17 August 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 140

1 hour 36 minutes 3 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
New DVDs/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 1

Derek and Maria discuss their list of the top 40 greatest performances with the first 20 covering the years 1919 to 1946.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 13 August 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 139

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Sorry that this is a rather truncated edition of the podcast, this was due to technical problems. We should be back to normal for episode 140.

Main feature : Early Film Musicals (1927-1933)

Derek and Maria discuss the early years of the film musical.

Coming attractions :

140 - Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 1
141 - Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 2
142 - The Barrymores
143 - Behind Bars - Prison Pictures
144 - Way Out West - Western Parodies
145 - The Band Wagon (1953)

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 6 August 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 138

1 hour 14 minutes 14 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Charles Laughton

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the great British character actor star.
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 23 July 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 137

1 hour 4 minutes 23 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : A Night at the Opera (1935)

Derek and Maria discuss the classic Marx Brothers comedy which was their first film for MGM.

There will be no podcast next week but we will double up in a few weeks time.

Coming Attractions :

6th August - 138 - Charles Laughton
13th August - 139 - Early Movie Musicals
c. 17th August - 140 - Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 1
c. 19th August - 141 - Top 40 Greatest Performances Part 2

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 16 July 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 136

1 hour 31 minutes 3 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Directors in the Silent Era

Derek and Maria discuss directors in Hollywood during the silent era.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 2 July 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 135


1 hour 2 minutes 6 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : The 39 Steps (1935)

Derek and Maria discuss Hitchcock's classic British thriller.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 25 June 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 134

1 hour 40 minutes 36 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Gary Cooper

Derek and Maria discuss the career one of the great stars of classic cinema : Gary Cooper.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 18 June 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 133

1 hour 31 minutes 50 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Classical Music in Hollywood

Derek and Maria discuss classical music in Hollywood from the singers to the composer biopics.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 11 June 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 132

1 hour 51 minutes 53 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Billy Wilder

Derek and Maria discuss the career of  the great director and screenwriter.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 4 June 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 131

1 hour 24 minutes 56 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies on DVD/ Blu-ray

Main feature : Lillian Gish

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the actress often called the greatest of the silent screen.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 28 May 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 130

1 hour 39 minutes 58 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Dirk Bogarde

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the British actor.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 21 May 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 129


1 hour 37 minutes 28 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs / Blu-ray

Main feature : 20th Century Fox

Derek and Maria celebrate 75 years of 20th Century Fox.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 14 May 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 128

1 hour 34 minutes 46 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Tribute to Lena Horne
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : The Swashbucklers

Derek and Maria discuss classic movie swashbucklers like Douglas Fairbanks Snr, Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power and others.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 7 May 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 127

1 hour 9 minutes 2 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Main feature : Alice Faye

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the great stars of the 20th Century Fox musical.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 30 April 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 126


1 hour 43 minutes 37 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's Guide to TCM USA

Main feature : Citizen Kane (1941)

Derek and Maria discuss the movie considered by many critics to be the greatest ever made.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 23 April 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 125

1 hour 34 minutes 59 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Classic Movie DVDs and Blu-rays

Main feature : Preston Sturges

Derek and Maria discuss the life and career of one of the great comedy directors of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 16 April 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 124


1 hour 36 minutes 17 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie News
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Spencer Tracy

Derek and Maria discuss the life and career of one of the finest actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel  free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 9 April 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 123


1 hour 53 minutes 53 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs/Blu-ray

Main feature : The Light Fantastic

Derek and Maria discuss the history of dance in the movies.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 2 April 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 122

1 hour 16 minutes 2 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Ben Hur (1925/1959)

For Easter Derek and Maria discuss the two most famous versions of Edgar Wallace's Ben Hur.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 26 March 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 121

1 hour 9 minutes 19 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs

Main feature : Film Noir Directors

Derek and Maria discuss the directors of film noir.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 19 March 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 120

1 hour 27 minutes 10 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's Guide to TCM USA

Main feature : City Lights (1931)

Derek and Maria discuss the classic silent comedy starring Charlie Chaplin.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 5 March 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 119

1 hour 50 minutes 39 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's Guide to TCM USA

Main feature : Rodgers and Hammerstein

Derek and Maria discuss the musical careers of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 26 February 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 118


1 hour 33 minutes 30 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
Tributes to Kathryn Grayson and Lionel Jeffries
New Classic Movie DVDs/Blu-rays

Main feature : Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle

Derek and Maria recall the sad story of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle one of the biggest comedy stars of the silent era.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 19 February 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 117


1 hour 44 minutes 36 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : John Ford

Derek and Maria discuss the career one of the greatest directors of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 12 February 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 116


1 hour 31 minutes 2 seconds
After a week's break we are back with a vengeance.

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs

Main feature : Leading Men of the Silent Era
Derek and Maria discuss the matinee idols of the silent era for Valentine's week.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 29 January 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 115

1 hour 11 minutes 54 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
Tribute to Jean Simmons

Main feature : Rear Window (1954)

Derek and Maria discuss one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Saturday 23 January 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 114


2 hours 17 minutes 47 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Walt Disney

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the master of animation from Mickey Mouse to the theme parks.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 15 January 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 113


1 hour 21 minutes 43 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movies News

Main feature : The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Derek and Maria discuss this classic movie starring Humphrey Bogart,Walter Huston and Tim Holt, directed by John Huston.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Saturday 9 January 2010

Golden Age of Hollywood 112




1 hour 19 minutes 29 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Marilyn Monroe

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the most famous stars of classic Hollywood.
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com