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The Old Clapperboard

The Old Clapperboard

By: J. D. Witney
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The Old Clapperboard brings the stories behind the movies to life. Hosted by J. D. Witney, the podcast explores the people, places, and moments that shaped Hollywood's Golden Age. From classic Westerns and serials to filmmakers, historians, archivists, and forgotten legends, each episode celebrates our cinematic heritage through interviews, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes history. Because every movie has a story behind the clapperboard.J. D. Witney
Episodes
  • Remembering Robert Carradine | The Historians.

    Remembering Robert Carradine | The Historians.
    Jul 12 2026

    In this special episode of The Historians, presented by The Old Clapperboard, J. D. Witney remembers actor Robert Carradine, known to friends and fans as Bobby.

    A fan favorite at the Lone Pine Film Festival, Bobby was more than a familiar face on screen. He was a friend and supporter of the festival and the Museum of Western Film History, generously sharing his time, stories, and love of the movies.

    Featuring historian and filmmaker Tron Miller's interview with Robert Carradine, this episode celebrates the memories, career, and lasting legacy of a man fondly remembered by the Lone Pine film community.

    Because every movie has a story behind the clapperboard.
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    25 mins
  • The Historians: Tron Miller, Marc Wanamaker & Richard W. Bann

    The Historians: Tron Miller, Marc Wanamaker & Richard W. Bann
    Jul 11 2026

    In this first episode of The Historians, presented by The Old Clapperboard, J. D. Witney introduces three individuals dedicated to preserving and documenting our cinematic heritage: filmmaker and producer Tron Miller, Hollywood historian and archivist Marc Wanamaker, and film historian and author Richard W. Bann.

    Through their research, filmmaking, writing, and preservation efforts, these historians help keep the stories of Hollywood's past alive for future generations.

    Because every movie has a story behind the clapperboard.
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    48 mins
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