CLASSICS-Discussing the Mayer Family Legacy with Alicia Mayer
Release Date: 05/15/2025
Interview with Kerry Morton
The Front Row Network
The Front Row Network welcomes third generation wrestling superstar, Kerry Morton. Kerry currently holds several championship titles within different promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Brandon and Kerry discuss his wrestling origins along with his background in cheerleading and musical theater. The two also spend time discussing Morton's process in preparing for a match and his legendary father, Ricky Morton.
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CLASSICS-Nashville
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is celebrating the centennial of the great Robert Altman with one of this true masterpieces. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are taking a look at 1975's Nashville. We discuss the legendary ensemble cast featuring the likes of Lily Tomlin, Henry Gibson, Ned Beatty, Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, Ronee Blakley and Geraldine Chaplin. The hosts discuss the multiple meanings behind the film and how it resonated in a post-Watergate America.
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CLASSICS-TCM Fest- Conversation with George Stevens Jr
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back George Stevens Jr to the podcast. George was this year's recipient of the Robert Osborne Award at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. Brandon and George discuss the award as well as the restoration of "Talk of the Town" and his documentary, "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey".
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CLASSICS-Witness for the Prosecution
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most popular courtroom mysteries ever made. Brandon is joined by friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy, to celebrate Billy Wilder's Witness for the Prosecution. Brandon and Matt celebrate the wit, drama and humor of this movies based on a play by Agatha Christie. The standout performances of Charles Laughton and Marlene Dietrich are especially praised.
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CLASSICS-Dancing on the Edge-Interview with Russ Tamblyn
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Russ Tamblyn to the podcast! Brandon and Russ sit down to discuss several of the stories found in Russ' memoir "Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood." The two discuss his memories of films like Father of the Bride, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story and The Haunting. RUSS TAMBLYN, is an Academy Award-nominated actor, dancer, choreographer, director, and artist best known as Riff in the iconic 1961 film West Side Story and Dr. Jacoby in David Lynch’s cult-classic television...
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CLASSICS-Conversation with Penelope Pink
The Front Row Network
Brandon sits down with WOW Women of Wrestling superstar, Penelope Pink. Penelope is half of the current WOW tag team champion as well as a former WOW World Champion, Hailing from Detroit, Pink had many influences in her life, including the blond bombshells from Hollywood's past. Brandon and Penelope discuss her rise to the top and how she combines grit and glamour keeping WOW fans on the edge of their seats.
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CLASSICS-Rebecca
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is taking a look at the only Best Picture winning film from Alfred Hitchcock's canon. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to discuss 1940's Rebecca. The film remains a favorite due to its gothic atmosphere and stellar performances. Brandon and Peter discuss the similarities and differences from Daphne du Maurier's novel along with the battle of wills between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick. The two also praise the performances of Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson.
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CLASSICS-Discussing the Mayer Family Legacy with Alicia Mayer
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics welcomes Alicia Mayer to the podcast this week! Alicia's family history is rooted in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is the grand niece of Louis B Mayer and granddaughter of Ida Mayer Cummings. Brandon and Alicia discuss the history of the Mayer family and their immigration to America. The conversation also turns to Ida's involvement in causes devoted to Los Angeles' Jewish community. They also discuss how she began researching her family tree and developed her website, HollywoodEssays.com.
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CLASSICS-Top 5 Cary Grant Performances
The Front Row Network
Front Row Classics is celebrating the ever-eduring star power of Cary Grant! We're trying out something different in this episode and hope you'll like it. Brandon is joined by actor, writer and social media curator, Cassidy Krygger. Cassidy and Brandon will be counting down their personal top 5 favorite Cary Grant performances. Let us know your thoughts after listening to the episode! You can find Cassiday @hollywoodlandphots on Instagram and at
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CLASSICS-TCM Film Festival 2025 Recap
The Front Row Network
It was another eventful year at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival in 2025. Brandon is joined by the Front Row's Associate Editor in Chief, Craig McFarland, to talk about the many highlights from his third trip to Los Angeles.
info_outlineFront Row Classics welcomes Alicia Mayer to the podcast this week! Alicia's family history is rooted in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is the grand niece of Louis B Mayer and granddaughter of Ida Mayer Cummings. Brandon and Alicia discuss the history of the Mayer family and their immigration to America. The conversation also turns to Ida's involvement in causes devoted to Los Angeles' Jewish community. They also discuss how she began researching her family tree and developed her website, HollywoodEssays.com.