Vanguard of Hollywood

Vanguard of Hollywood

Shannon Allen

Episodes 94
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (32)
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
28%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

This uplifting Classic Hollywood podcast offers inspirational insights into the films of the Golden Age & the stars who made them great.

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Recent Episodes

A Legacy of Grit: An Interview with Patrick Wayne

Nov 05, 2025 51m

Patrick Wayne is an actor and former chairman of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.  His more than four decade-long acting career includes roles in over 40 films, several of which paired Patrick with…

The Night of the Hunter: An Interview with Foster Hirsch

Oct 22, 2025 42m

Shannon is joined by acclaimed film historian, biographer, and interviewer Foster Hirsch to discuss the 1955 cult classic, The Night of the Hunter.  Listen as Foster and Shannon discuss the…

Hollywood's Asian Superstar: An Interview with Nancy Kwan

Oct 08, 2025 1h 8m

Nancy Kwan is an actress, author, dancer, screenwriter, and filmmaker.  With films such as 1960’s The World of Suzie Wong and 1961’s Flower Drum Song, Nancy became Hollywood’s first Asian Superstar.…

A Living Legend: An Interview with Engelbert Humperdinck

Aug 20, 2025 42m

In an incredible career that has spanned 60 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has sold over 150 million records worldwide, with songs ranging from romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and…

No Limits: An Interview with Billy Gray

Aug 08, 2025 50m

Billy Gray is an actor, motorcycle speedway racer, and inventor.  You may know him best as Bud Anderson from the hit television show, Father Knows Best (1954-1960).  From his earliest film roles,…

A Disney Original: An Interview with Sharon Baird

May 14, 2025 47m

Sharon Baird is a dancer, singer, and actress.  You may know her best as one of Walt Disney’s original Mouseketeers on the classic television show, The Mickey Mouse Club.  As one of only nine…

Elvis’ Leading Lady: An Interview with Cynthia Pepper

Apr 09, 2025 41m

As Private First Class Midge Riley in 1964’s Kissin’ Cousins, Cynthia Pepper holds the distinction of being one of Elvis Presley’s leading ladies.  In the film, Cynthia lived the dream of countless…

Sweet and Sassy: An Interview with Ann-Margret

Mar 12, 2025 48m

Ann-Margret is a living legend.  From Bye Bye Birdie (1963) and Viva Las Vegas (1964) to Tommy (1975) and Grumpy Old Men (1993), from her Billboard charting music career to her show stopping TV…

Seven Decades in Hollywood: An Interview with Tim Matheson

Feb 12, 2025 44m

Tim Matheson’s Hollywood career spans nearly seven decades.  From working alongside Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda in 1968’s Yours, Mine and Ours, to his iconic role in the classic 1978 comedy Animal…

America’s Tap Treasure: An Interview with Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin

Jan 29, 2025 39m

Reggio “The Hoofer” McLaughlin is a master tap dancer, teacher, and historian.  Reggio began his career as a musician, playing bass guitar for The Lost Generation and opening for such artists as…

Cool Hand Luke’s Natural Born World-Shaker: An Interview with Joy Harmon

Nov 26, 2024 21m

Joy Harmon is a baker, actress, author, mother, and grandmother.  From her many television and film roles, you undoubtedly recognize Joy best as the beautiful blue-eyed blonde from the iconic car…

Hollywood Royalty: An Interview with Cissy Wellman

Nov 06, 2024 49m

Cissy Wellman is an actress, director, dancer, and author.  She is the daughter of the revered Classic Hollywood director, William Wellman, who directed such films as Wings (1927) and the original A…

Old Yeller to Spider Baby: An Interview with Beverly Washburn

Sep 24, 2024 54m

You probably know Beverly Washburn best as Lizabeth Searcy in the 1957 Disney classic, Old Yeller, or from the 1967 horror cult classic, Spider Baby, but Beverly’s film and television credits boast…

Let's Dance: An Interview with Rusty Frank

Aug 22, 2024 51m

Rusty Frank is a Lindy Hop (swing) dancer, tap dancer, choreographer, producer, teacher, and dance preservationist.  She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, TAP! The Greatest Tap Dance…

Beyond The Dr. Pepper Girl: An Interview with Donna Loren

Jun 04, 2024 47m

Donna Loren was the quintessential “It” girl of the 1960’s who caught America’s eye as the one and only Dr. Pepper Girl.  But Donna held America’s interest with her impossibly beautiful singing…

Radiant Beauty: An Interview with Marta Kristen

May 20, 2024 1h 3m

Blonde and beautiful, you probably know Marta Kristen best as Judy Robinson in the beloved sci-fi classic television show, Lost in Space (1965-1968).  From her early years hiding from Nazis in an…

The Remarkable Gene Kelly: An Interview with Patricia Ward Kelly

Apr 09, 2024 56m

Shannon joins Gene Kelly’s widow, film historian Patricia Ward Kelly, in the Gene Kelly Archives for this special interview.  As Gene’s wife and official biographer, Patricia brings a unique…

A Force of Nature: An Interview with Paul Petersen

Mar 28, 2024 42m

You probably know Paul Petersen best as Donna Reed's son on The Donna Reed Show, but Paul's show business career began as one of the original sixteen Mouseketeers. In addition to working with…

Marilyn Monroe's Little Brother: An Interview with Scott Morrow

Mar 18, 2024 40m

As one of the most featured child actors of the Golden Age, Scott Morrow has more than 95 television credits and 16 feature films to his name. From Peyton Place to An Affair to Remember and The Donna…

Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties with Foster Hirsch

Dec 27, 2023 45m

In this interview special, Shannon welcomes back film historian Foster Hirsch to discuss his new book, Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties. Listen to discover which mogul saved Hollywood, if the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Vanguard of Hollywood have?

Vanguard of Hollywood has published 94 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Film History.

Is Vanguard of Hollywood still active?

Vanguard of Hollywood is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 32m.

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