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Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today

Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today

Von: Brad Shreve & Tony Maietta
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Will you side with the expert or the enthusiast? Film historian Tony Maietta and movie lover Brad Shreve dive into the best of cinema and TV, from Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s biggest hits. They share insights, debate favorites, and occasionally clash—but always keep it entertaining. They’ll take you behind the scenes and in front of the camera, bringing back your favorite memories along the way.


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  • Trauma in a Snow Globe: “St. Elsewhere” (1982-1988)

    Trauma in a Snow Globe: “St. Elsewhere” (1982-1988)
    Aug 20 2025

    The fictional St. Eligius Hospital (nicknamed "St. Elsewhere" for being a dumping ground where other hospitals sent unwanted patients) became the setting for television's first truly realistic medical drama. The doctors were flawed and worked in less-than-ideal conditions. Multi-layered narratives interweave throughout episodes, with character arcs spanning entire seasons. St. Elsewhere balanced serious themes and controversial subjects with unexpected humor. It's possibly Brad's favorite series, but what does Tony think?

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    Links to Tony's website, and Brad's website at www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com

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    To watch Tony's WIRED video "Tech Support: Old Hollywood" go to https://youtu.be/6hxXfxhQSz0?si=TO4Xv6q87XhBnqDT

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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Dying is Easy. "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963)

    Dying is Easy. "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963)
    Aug 13 2025

    "Dying is easy, comedy is hard."

    So were the alleged dying words of great English actor Edmund Kean in 1833. He couldn't have known that he was giving a perfect review of our film for today, Stanley Kramer's legendary comedic epic of money-grubbing greed, "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963).

    A dying criminal's roadside confession about "$350Gs" buried under a "Big W" transforms a group of ordinary motorists into a crazed mob racing across Southern California in an epic treasure hunt where greed obliterates all sense of decency and cooperation.

    Stanley Kramer, known for serious dramas with social messages, assembled "a murderous row" of famous comics, including Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Phil Silvers, Jimmy Durante, Ethel Merman, Jonathan Winters, Sid Caesar, et al., capped off by the legendary Spencer Tracy in one of his final film performances. The film captures these mid-century comedy giants at their peak, preserving their unique talents in what has become a time capsule of American humor.

    Shot in breathtaking Ultra Panavision, this visual feast pioneered spectacular stunts and chase sequences that would influence action comedies for decades.. Six decades later, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" remains the gold standard of ensemble comedy, proving that sometimes the journey is more rewarding than the treasure itself. Join the madness and discover why this film continues to inspire passionate devotion from comedy lovers everywhere.

    To listen to the wonderful Ernest Gold soundtrack go to https://youtu.be/00LN9EI6XSk?si=1QCyDBdlF1tblvnT

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    Links to Tony's website, and Brad's website at www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com

    Follow us on Instagram @goinghollywoodpod

    To watch Tony's WIRED video "Tech Support: Old Hollywood" go to https://youtu.be/6hxXfxhQSz0?si=TO4Xv6q87XhBnqDT

    Reach us at goinghollywoodpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 Std. und 26 Min.
  • Hot Child in the City: “The Seven Year Itch” (1955)

    Hot Child in the City: “The Seven Year Itch” (1955)
    Aug 6 2025

    We’re having a heat wave this week on "Going Hollywood" as we tackle one of the most iconic--and controversial--films in Hollywood history, starring one of it's greatest stars. Marilyn Monroe in Billy Wilder’s “The Seven Year Itch" (1955)

    The film represents a pivotal moment in Hollywood history – a technicolor confection where Marilyn's screen persona fully crystallized into the irresistible combination of sexuality and childlike innocence that captivated the world. We dive deep into what makes her performance special, examining how she elevated potentially problematic material through her impeccable comedic timing and vulnerability.

    Behind the scenes, we uncover the fascinating production challenges faced by director Billy Wilder as he navigated the strict Production Code restrictions, as well as acknowledging the specific challenges a 2025 viewing of the film and its 1950s view of gender dynamics, marriage, and female objectification presents. Rather than canceling such works, we argue for understanding them within their historical context while appreciating the elements that transcend their era – particularly Marilyn's luminous performance.

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    Links to Tony's website, and Brad's website at www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com

    Follow us on Instagram @goinghollywoodpod

    To watch Tony's WIRED video "Tech Support: Old Hollywood" go to https://youtu.be/6hxXfxhQSz0?si=TO4Xv6q87XhBnqDT

    Reach us at goinghollywoodpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 Std. und 3 Min.
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