PB&B SHRINKS - Episode 7 Apology Tour
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Hello all you Lasso and Shrinking fans! We are quickly approaching the launch of Season 2 and so we're in a mad-dash to get to the end of Season 1. We keep it rolling with Episode 7: Apology Tour. Fresh off his horrible showing at the engagement party, Jimmy is out to make amends. But apologizing is complicated when you've slept with dead wife's best friend. Jimmy isn't alone as Alice, Sean, Gabby and Paul all have to contend with their own mistakes and try to make things right. This is an episode chock full of great dialogue, some fantastic music and it really deepens our understanding of...
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CLASSICS - Interview with George Feltenstein
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Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Warner Bros, Library Historian, George Feltenstein to the show. George has been at the forefront of the restoration and marketing of classic films for decades. He's been responsible for releases of classic film on all formats including VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Blu-Ray. Brandon and George discuss his tenure at MGM/UA which included his overseeing the production That's Entertainment III. George has been with Warner since 1997 and discusses the many projects he has been involved with. We also discuss his latest efforts overseeing the Warner Archive...
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I THINK YOU'RE GONNA LIKE THIS - Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella • Down To You
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Jacqueline finally did the Impossible and got Meghan to watch Brandy Cinderella. She will also be giving a Ted talk on Paolo Montalban. Meanwhile Meghan will still be basing her whole personality on Down To You, except probably not the whole shampoo thing. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Listen and subscribe on Spotify: Listen and subscribe on Amazon Music: Listen on our website: Thanks so much to Matt Paul (Meghan's Husband) for the "Super Awesome Podcast Jam." If you like the podcast and want to support us:
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RING OF POWER HOUR - Season 2 Teaser!!!
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Welcome Middle-Earthers to the Ring of Power Hour! It's been a long journey to Season 2 but it is upon us and we can't wait to have you back! We're a little behind but time to catch up and get this fellowship going again! Here we're previewing Season 2 before we dive into our whole episode breakdowns! Let's do this! Join hosts Jay and J.R.(R?) as they are back to break it all down for you! Join us for the Ring of Power Hour! EMAIL THE PODCAST: JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! FIND US ON FACEBOOK – FIND US ON TWITTER – Please enjoy this episode of...
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CLASSICS - Ziegfeld Follies
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Front Row Classics is celebrating MGM's 100th anniversary with a movies that features a cast of some of it's greatest stars. Ziegfeld Follies is a musical revue with is essentially a series of musical numbers with no linear plot. Featuring the talents of luminaries such as Fred Astaire, Lena Horne, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Esther Williams & Lucille Ball, Ziegfeld Follies is MGM's version of Fantasia. Brandon is joined by Benjamin Burke from the Hollywood Babylonians podcast to break down all of the stars and musical numbers.
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CLASSICS- TCM's Making Change-Interview with Ben Mankiewicz
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We're thrilled to welcome Ben Mankiewicz back to Front Row Classics. Ben will be hosting Turner Classic Movies' newest limited series, "Making Change: The Most Significant Political Films of All Time". This series will feature films that were ranked by The New Republic Magazine. Throughout the nine-week series, Ben and a wide range of guests from the world of film and politics will showcase political-themed films from the silent era through through the 21st Century. Beginning tonight, September 6th ,Making Change airs every Friday night for the next nine weeks at 8pm est/7pm cst.
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CLASSICS-The Towering Inferno
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Front Row Classics is spending Labor Day Weekend with Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and one of the most impressive all star casts in film history. The Towering Inferno was the apex of the disaster film genre in the 1970s thanks to producer Irwin Allen. Lou Hare returns to the show to help Brandon break down all the action and suspense. Brandon and Lou discuss how many of the stunts and practical effect still hold up in 2024. We also break down the fascinating supporting cast including William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire. Jennifer Jones, Robert Wager and yes, even O.J. Simpson.
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CLASSICS-John Ford with Joseph McBride
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Front Row Classics welcomes back author and historian Joseph McBride. Brandon and Joe are discussing the newly revised and expanded edition of his critical study, "John Ford". Co-authored by the late Michael Wilmington, the book takes a look at Ford's key films and recurring themes found throughout his filmography. Brandon and Joe discuss several of these films & themes as well as Ford's directorial style. "John Ford" is available from University Press of Kentucky wherever books are sold. Joseph McBride is the author of twenty-four books, including the biography Searchingfor John...
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CLASSICS-She Done Him Wrong
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Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on the legendary Mae West. We're taking a look at 1935's She Done Him Wrong. Brandon is joined by Hollywood historian, April Clemmer. April is best known as the creator of the Old Hollywood Walking Tour. Brandon and April discuss West's pioneering presence during Hollywood's Golden Age and constant battles with the Hays Code. We also pay tribute to the strong supporting cast including a young Cary Grant who always credited West with jumpstarting his career.
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CLASSICS-Nothing Sacred
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Front Row Classics is paying tribute to the amazing Carole Lombard with one of her most hilarious comedies. Brandon is joined by film historian, Olympia Kiriakou to discuss 1937's Nothing Sacred. Olympia is the author of , the only scholarly study about Lombard's evolving star persona and career. Brandon and Olympia discuss Lombard's effervescent performance and chemistry with co-star Fredric March. We also discuss how modern the film still feels almost 90 years later.
info_outlineFront Row Classics is spending Labor Day Weekend with Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and one of the most impressive all star casts in film history. The Towering Inferno was the apex of the disaster film genre in the 1970s thanks to producer Irwin Allen. Lou Hare returns to the show to help Brandon break down all the action and suspense. Brandon and Lou discuss how many of the stunts and practical effect still hold up in 2024. We also break down the fascinating supporting cast including William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire. Jennifer Jones, Robert Wager and yes, even O.J. Simpson.