Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

FRED MacMURRAY: The underrated leading man of Hollywood's golden age, Fred MacMurray was the wholesome guy next door who all of the hottest leading ladies of the 1930's and 1940's wanted to play opposite. But he didn't always hold up that wholesome image on screen... he showed us a darker side in two iconic classic films. Double Indemnity and The Apartment. Listen now to Fred MacMurray's story!BONUS CONTENT!! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Fred MacMurrary: A Biography by Charles Tranberg; a documentary titled Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door by The Hollywood Collection; an article from the LA Times by Sam Watters from October 1, 2011; The Walt Disney Archives; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NATALIE WOOD (Part Three:)The conclusion of Natalie Wood's story. Please listen to parts one and two first. In this episode, Natalie's relationship with Robert Wagner, her dreams coming true, becoming a mother, and the fateful weekend that marked the tragic end of her life.PATREON Bonus Content: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastEpisode Sources: A book titled Natalie Wood: The Complete Biography, by Suzanne Finstad; an article from Los Angeles Magazine by Suzanne Finstad; a 48 Hours documentary titled Death in Dark Water, Season 31, episode 14; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NATALIE WOOD (Part Two:)Please listen to Part One first. In this episode, you will hear about Natalie's transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, and the struggles she faced along the way. You will learn about her early loves and her first marriage, and what led to the end of that marriage. Our story will conclude with Part Three next week.SUPPORT THE SHOW & Receive Awesome Bonus Content!! https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastMERCH STORE: Stars of the Golden Age Podcast Merch Store | SpreadshopEpisode Sources: The book Natalie Wood: The Complete Biography by Suzanne Finstad; an article from Los Angeles Magazine by Suzanne Finstad, from May 21, 2020; an article from BBC News from November 5, 2021; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NATALIE WOOD: The little girl who's childhood was stripped away so she could fulfill her mother's dreams of her being a star. The child star who made the difficult transition from a successful childhood acting career to a successful adult acting career. And a woman who's life was cut tragically short. This episode is dedicated to Natalie's childhood... the years before stardom, the experiences leading up to her Hollywood career, and her family dynamics. Part two and part three will cover her adult life and her mysterious death.BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastMERCH STORE: Stars of the Golden Age Podcast Merch Store | SpreadshopEpisode Sources: A book titled Natalie Wood: The Complete Biography by Suzanne Finstad; the documentary Intimate Portrait: Natalie Wood; IMDB.Image Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dick Van Dyke: In celebration of his 100th birthday, this episode dives into the long, remarkable life of this one-of-a-kind TV and film legend. He gave the world iconic beloved characters, and he is a role model for positivity and humanitarianism. 100 years of greatness, and he doesn't seem to be ready to stop quite yet. Happy Birthday, Dick Van Dyke!BONUS CONTENT: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcastMERCH STORE: Stars of the Golden Age Podcast Merch Store | SpreadshopEpisode Sources: Dick Van Dyke: My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business, A Memoir by Dick Van Dyke; Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore: The Premiere Sitcom Stars of the 60s and 70s by Charles River Editors; an article from People Magazine by Carly Tagen-Dye and Liz McNeil from November 26, 2025; IMDBImage Source: IMDBAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy