Episodes

  • Episode 444-" I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes".

    Episode 444-" I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes".
    Jul 13 2026
    In this episode, I spoke with author Andrew Wilson about his book " I Wanna Be Loved By You: Marilyn Monroe A Life In 100 Takes". Publishing one hundred years after her birth, Andrew Wilson’s biography of Marilyn Monroe is a kaleidoscopic tour of her life told through 100 captivating snapshots.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 443- But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition

    Episode 443- But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition
    Jul 9 2026
    In this episode I spoke with author Kristen Lopez about her latest book "But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition". What makes a good love story endure? Is it the courtship? The obstacles along the way? The happy endings (or in some cases, heartbreaking conclusions)? Author Kristen Lopez explores 40 beloved screen adaptations of the book world's great romances to reveal what makes these works resonate across decades.
    Out on July 28, 2026
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    24 mins
  • Episode 442 - Looking Back Isn't Always Pretty

    Episode 442 - Looking Back Isn't Always Pretty
    Jul 6 2026
    Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about looking back at all parts of Forgotten Hollywood!
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    7 mins
  • Mini Spotlight- The Oz Books

    Mini Spotlight- The Oz Books
    Jul 3 2026
    There is more to read than just the WIzard of Oz. James Lott Jr is the host.
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    6 mins
  • Episode 441- Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Women

    Episode 441- Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Women
    Jul 2 2026
    In this episode I spoke with the author and grandnephew to Greta, Scott Reisfield. Greta Garbo didn't just change film. She changed what it meant to be a woman. Long before "feminism" entered the mainstream, Greta Garbo was showing women around the world how to live, love, work, and claim independence on their own terms. Her performances felt startlingly real at a time when acting was still theatrical and restrained. Women didn't just watch Garbo. They recognized themselves in her.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 440- The 1st Soundtrack to a Hollywood FIlm

    Episode 440- The 1st Soundtrack to a Hollywood FIlm
    Jun 29 2026
    There are two answers! James Lott Jr guest hosts and explains.
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    12 mins
  • Episode 439- Show Updates From Doug Hess

    Episode 439- Show Updates From Doug Hess
    Jun 25 2026
    Follow Forgotten Hollywood on Facebook.
    Buy the books on Amazon.
    Doug Hess is the creator and producer, he shares some news with you all!
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    10 mins
  • Episode 438- 1st Film with Gay Characters

    Episode 438- 1st Film with Gay Characters
    Jun 22 2026
    For Pride Month June 2026, James Lott JR guest stars. The film most often considered the first major film to feature an explicitly gay character/storyline is Different from the Others (Anders als die Andern), a 1919 German silent film. It starred Conrad Veidt as a gay violinist whose relationship with a male student leads to blackmail and tragedy. It was also made with sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld and is often called the first gay-rights film in history. For American/Hollywood film, it gets more complicated because gay characters were often coded for decades because of censorship. A major milestone is The Boys in the Band from 1970, one of the first mainstream American films to openly focus on gay male characters and gay life.
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    11 mins