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

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.

Podcasting since 2024 • 85 episodes

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

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Race Relations: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967)

People love to dismiss “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” as “dated,” but that word can hide a much harsher truth: much of the discomfort it dramatizes never fully went away. Stanley Kramer’s 1967 classic is still a relevant thesis that dares to as...

May 27, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 10 • 1:07:06

Miss Independence: "That Girl" (ABC, 1966-1971)

"Oh, Donald!"One gurgling little declaration, and a television icon is born. Is it Mary Richards? Is it Maude Findlay? Nope. It's "That Girl"!A sitcom can look light as air and still change what viewers believe is possible. ...

May 20, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 9 • 1:25:45

Daughter Dearest: “Mildred Pierce” (1945)

Long before she became notorious for her real life mothering skills, Joan Crawford was famous for her portrayal of a reel life mother; one who had an alarming (one may say unnatural) obsession with her oldest child, and one who would g...

May 13, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 8 • 52:18

“The Trip To Bountiful”(1985) with Special Guest Del Shores

"I consider this woman to be the greatest actress in the English language."Thus spoke F. Murray Abraham at the OSCAR podium as he was announcing the winner of the 1985 Best Actress Award. For nearly everyone in the Shrine Auditorium that...

May 06, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 7 • 55:22

Practically Perfect: “Mary Poppins” (1964)

It's that Poppins woman! We kick off our "Best Actress" month by celebrating one of the most magical Oscar winners of all time: Dame Julie Andrews as the practically perfect nanny herself, "Mary Poppins" (1964)!She blo...

April 29, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 6 • 1:06:57

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Fan Mail

Love your show, Going Hollywood! I listen to eps all the time, over and over. I'm kinda sad now though 'cuz really wanted you to do "Lion in Winter" but you just did a Katharine Hepburn ep. Loved that ep as well, tho. Maybe you can do it next season? Some other suggestions: "These Old Broads." Yes I know it's past your cutoff, but the actresses are all from Golden Hollywood. Would be great to hear some BTS stories on that, since it was Elizabeth Taylor's last movie. And another Lucy ep would be awesome as well!

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