Episodes – YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE
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Ep. 57: ‘What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)’ or ‘Davis V. Crawford: Dawn of Hagsploitation’
Zach welcomes back Abella Bala (Deadly Illusions, Antlers) to help referee the battle to end all battles in Golden Age Hollywood in its waning days as Bette and Joan face off in 1962’s ‘WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?’. Pull up a chair and dine on cellar rats while you listen to the two unveil […]
Ep. 56: ‘Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)’ or ‘Chaaaaarrrrrrrrrrgggeeee’
Zach welcomes back actress and podcaster Erin Mullane (The Required Viewing Podcast- with Erin and Chloe) to be swept up in the madcap comedy and macabre creeps with a deep dive in Frank Capra’s 1944 triumph, ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’. Pull up a chair and pour yourself some perfectly harmless elderberry wine and revel in […]
Tour de Tati- Chapter 2: Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday) (1953)
The Saga of Jacques Tati continues as Zach and Sterling indulge in the delight, genius, and comic artistry found at Saint-Marc-sur-Mer with a look at 1953’s ‘Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot’ (Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday). ——- For chapter 1 and all chapters to come, please visit the YBR PRESENTS Feed for all episodes of Tour de […]
Ep. 55: Wonders of World Cinema- ‘M’ (1931) or The Many Expressionism’s of Fritz Lang
Zach welcomes back podcaster and filmmaker Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast, Artery and Vain) to dive into the expressionist landscape of Fritz Lang with his 1931 sound debut, ‘M’. Settle in film school students for the supreme discussion as the guys walk through the Origins of Fritz Lang and his silent film years, learn more […]
Ep.53: ‘Young at Heart (1955)’ or ‘Four Daughters Minus One’
Zach welcomes back return guest Pam Munter (Author, ‘Fading Fame’) to find out if fairy tales can come true and if they can happen to you… even if they have already happened before as they unpack the melodrama and musical marvel that is 1955’s YOUNG AT HEART. Settle in and pull up a chair in […]
Ep. 52: ‘George Washington Slept Here (1942)’ or ‘The House That Kilbride Built’ or ‘Justice for Steve’
Zach is joined once again by Hope Sears (All of the Classics) to help Jack Benny and Ann Sheridan renovate a historical house as they take a deep dive into William Keighley’s 1942 comedy, ‘George Washington Slept Here’. Grab your tools and get ready to dig for analytical water wells as the two dive into […]
Ep. 51: Old Time Radio Revue: ‘Inner Sanctum Mysteries’ or ‘Can Lipton Tea Can Fix a Creaking Door?’
Zach is joined this week by internet radio broadcaster John Matthews aka Big John (The Glowing Dial with Big John and Steve, The Glowing Dial LIVE) to step through the creaking door with a rather mysterious host for a Radio Revue of INNER SANCTUM MYSTERIES!!! Settle in for a terrifying tale and then relax with […]
Ep. 50: ‘The Hustler (1961)’ or ‘Hey Norton, Look’s Like Felson Found Character!’
Zach welcomes back the 3 Time Ballyhoo Champion Adam Jewell (Previous Episodes on ‘Double Indemnity’, ‘The Searchers’, and ‘The Apartment’) for a game of pool as the two dive deep into Robert Rossen’s 1961 classic, ‘The Hustler’. Rack Up your earbuds and get ready as they break into a discussion that see’s the boys diving […]
Ep. 49: LGBTQ Double Bill: ‘Rebel Without a Cause (1955)’ & ‘The Children’s Hour (1961)’
Zach welcomes podcaster and filmmaker Jay Alan Rickard (Dear Rowan, Sit a Spell) to have a closer look at the subtext, text, and over all representation of LGBTQ persons in Golden Age Hollywood with a dive into Nicholas Ray’s ‘Rebel Without A Cause’ and William Wyler’s ‘The Children’s Hour’. Tune in as the two discuss […]
Ep. 48: A Year in ‘Revue’ & A Double Dose of Radio Comedy
Our Wonderful (?) Host, Zach Eastman, takes this week to celebrate the Ballyhoo’s first birthday, reveals what is to come, and treats you to TWO Classic Radio Shows guaranteed to make you laugh till your sides ache featuring Groucho, Fenneman, Harpo, George, and Gracie. Shows Presented “You Bet Your Life” – ‘Secret Word: Radio’ Broadcast: […]
Ep. 47: The Marx Brothers at Paramount (Seal Not Included)
This week, on a very special GIGANTIC SIZED episode of the Ballyhoo that may go on for years, Zach is joined by return guests Tyler and “Andrew” (Pop Culture Brews) to shoot elephants in the Ballyhoo’s pajamas… how they got in our pajamas, we dont know. That’s right folks, the topic of the day will […]
Ep. 46: ‘The Thing From Another World (1951)’ or ‘Poptimism in Frozen Hell’
The Bally-BOO! concludes a month of terror with a trip to the wintry north where some THING has been found in the ice. Zach is joined as this expedition by returning guests Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) where they shall all encounter the terror from beyond the stars found in 1951’s THE THING FROM […]
Ep. 45: ‘The Invisible Man (1933)’ or ‘It’s An Una-versal Picture’
The Bally-BOO! presses on with more talk to make the spine tingle and the nerves unsettled! This week Zach welcomes back Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to witness the fear and panic struck upon villagers and scientists by one Dr. Jack Griffin with a breakdown of James Whales’ supreme classic, ‘The Invisible Man’! Pull up […]
Ep. 44: Dracula Double Bill: ‘Dracula (1931)’ and ‘Dracula (Spanish Version)(1931)’ or ‘A Matter of Transylvanian Interpretation’
The Bally-BOO! presses on with more terrifying tales unfolding from cinemas past. This week Zach welcomes back Matt Willocks (The Colorado Batcave) for journey among the rugged peaks that crown upon the Borgo Pass to arrive at a double dose of the one and only, DRACULA! Listen to them, podcasters of the night.. what chatter […]
Ep. 43: ‘Bride of Frankenstein (1935)’ or ‘ A New World of Pods and Monsters… wait… that’s terrible… CUT!!’
The Ballyhoo becomes The Bally-Boo as the show kicks off an entire month of horror chatter. This week, Zach is joined by actress and make up artist Erin Mullane (Gone Daddy Gone, Heavy Hangs the Sky) to piece together the many parts needed to discuss James Whales’ terrifying and hilarious 1935 masterpiece, ‘BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN’. […]
Ep. 42: ‘Mary Poppins (1964)’ or ‘The World Runs on Boom Time’ or ‘Supercalifragif***itydoo’
Zach welcomes actor, voice artist, and film critic Matthew Merback (The Bipolar Critic) to have a jolly holiday through the wonderful world of Disney as they dive way too deep into the 1964 classic, ‘Mary Poppins’. Join them outside the steps of Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, where they will discover more about the origins […]
Ep. 41: ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)’ or ‘A Matter of Audrey & Abella’ or ‘Pod…. casting… Loooonger than an hour…’
Zach is joined by actress and stand-up comic Abella Bala (Deadly Illusions, Antlers) to take a journey through the streets of New York City through the eyes of Holly Golightly with a chat about Blake Edward’s perennial 1961 hit, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. Grab your croissants and stolen Halloween masks and settle in as the two […]
Ep. 40: Wonders of World Cinema: Jour de fête’ (The Big Day) or The Tour de Tati
The Ballyhoo returns to Film Breakdowns! This week, Zach welcomes Sterling J. Cook (Filmmaker & CFVA Board Member) as the two take a comedic bicycle ride through the world of Jacques Tati with a look at his 1949 debut feature, ‘Jour de fête’ (The Big Day). Settle in as the boys go international to unlock […]
Ep. 39: ‘Laughter, Lessons, and Love in Bloom’- A Series of Stories and Shows from Jack Benny
On this very special 39th episode of the Ballyhoo, Zach pays tribute to the man who never aged past 39… Mr. Jack Benny. Settle in this evening for 4 episodes of ‘The Jack Benny Program’, with commentary surrounding the context and stories behind the episodes. You will also be treated to stories about Jack Benny […]
Ep. 38: Preston Sturges Goes to Tromaville: A Conversation with Lloyd Kaufman on Golden Age Hollywood
This week on the Ballyhoo, The Two Zach(k)’s (Eastman and Beins) bring the legendary Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment onto the program for an unforgettable discussion. Listen in as the boys listen to Lloyd express his love for folks like Sam Fuller and Preston Sturges, learn about how Mizoguchi Chaplin have influenced choices in his […]
Ep. 37: Old Time Radio Revue- ‘The Mel Blanc Show’ and the Legend of The Man With 1000 Voices
Zach is joined this week by podcaster Jamie Dyer (Old Time Review, A Brit Talks Vintage TV, The Hudsons) to take a hilarity fueled dive into old time radio as they unravel an episode of the short lived comedy series, ‘The Mel Blanc Show’. First: Get ready to laugh at the hijinks that ensue when […]
Ep. 36: ‘Two Weeks in Another Town (1962)’ or ‘2 Bad 2 Beautiful’
Zach welcomes back filmmaker Ryan Francis Johnson (Writer’s Workshop, Such a Nice Car (We Have)) to at long last cover the spiritual sequel to ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ as they take trip through Vincente Minnelli’s 1962 film, ‘Two Weeks in Another Town’. Buckle up for a wild international filmmaking journey as the boys catch […]
Ep. 35: ‘Show Business (1944)’ or ‘We Want Davis’
Zach is joined this week by Author and Film Historian Pam Munter (Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood) to unpack the trunks and get ready for a debut on the Vaudeville stage as they dive into Eddie Cantor and his 1944 film, ‘Show Business.’ Listen as the two discuss Pams work in […]
Ep. 34. ‘It’s A Gift (1934)’ or ‘The Legend of Carl La Fong… Whom If We Did Know, We Wouldn’t Admit It’
Zach is joined by Podcaster extraordinaire Jon Ekstrom (Jon of All Trades) to give proper tribute to the one and only W.C. Fields with a deep dive into 1934’s ‘It’s A Gift’. Pack up the jalopy and watch out for the molasses as the guys get into the origins of how William Claude Dunkenfield became […]
Ep. 33: ‘The Night of the Hunter (1955)’ or ‘The Laughton Directs and He Endures’
Zach is joined by Film Critic and Podcaster Jack Hanley (The Superlatives Podcast, A History of You In 5 Films) to tackle the enduring and ever powerful hand of Charles Laughton as a director as they take a dive into the world of a Mother Goose Nightmare with 1955’s, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (Cue […]
Ep. 32: ‘The Apartment (1960)’ or ‘F**k You, Sheldrake’
Zach welcomes back the one and only Adam Jewell to return to the Wild World of Wilder with a look inside the goings on in 1960’s ‘The Apartment’. Listen in as the boys discuss the origin of the films creation and its connection to real life events, breakdown and analyze each performance within the context […]
Ep. 31: ‘Isle of the Dead (1945)’ or ‘Isle of the Cev’ or ‘No One May Pause the Podcast!’
Zach welcomes back Podcaster and Musician Cev Moore (Film Guff, Here Lies Amicus, House of Hammer) to help him survive the dread that will unfold from Vorvolaka’s and Quarantine’s with a look at the chilling Val Lewton produced and Mark Robson directed classic, ‘Isle of the Dead’! Pass the Cerebus at the shore to enter […]
Ep.30: ‘Goodnight Joanie’- A Ballyhoo Obituary for Joan Benny
This week, Zach takes a moment to remember the life of Joan Benny: author, film history lecturer, mother, grandmother, and the daughter of Jack Benny. Broadcast Information: ‘The Jack Benny Program’ Original Airdate 10/15/1950 Starring: Joan Benny Jack Benny Mary Livingstone Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson Dennis Day Joe Kearns Blanche Stewart and yours truly Don Wilson
Ep.29: ‘A Face in the Crowd (1957)’ or “I’m Afraid We’re Not In Mayberry Anymore’
This week Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) and he brings along The Arkansas Traveler as the boys dive into Elia Kazan’s prescient and audacious 1957 , ‘A Face in the Crowd’. Tune in to engage in the spiraling madness as the boys learn more about the complicated histories of […]
Ep. 28: A Matter of Life and Death (1946) or One Is Starved for Discussion of Technicolor Up There
Zach is joined once again by filmmaker John Strelec (‘Antlers: The Web Series’, ‘Gunther’) to engage in a podcast of the Archers as they take a long and thorough look at Powell and Pressburger’s 1946 masterpiece, ‘A Matter of Life and Death’. Listen in as the boys find about the origins of Michael Powell and […]
Ep. 27: ‘Batman: The Movie (1966)’ or ‘Batman & Robin Meet Brad, The Revue Becomes Rad’
Holy Ballyhoo Batman! That’s right Robin, this week the Ballyhoo will discuss your most daring adventure as Zach sits down with podcast and filmmaker Bradley Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast, ‘Legend of Drunken Brew Master’) to talk about the Pow, Wham, and Zocko 1966 film, ‘Batman: The Movie’. Hop in the Bat-mobile and join our heroes […]
Ep. 26: ‘The Last Man on Earth (1964)’ or ‘Vincent V. Vampires: Dawn of Poptimism’
Zach is joined by podcasters Anthony Cubba and Brent Ballard (Poptimistic) to take a journey to the end of civilization with a look at 1964’s ‘The Last Man On Earth.’ Travail the abandoned city of Los Angeles (or is it Rome?) with the boys as they slay Vampires with Vincent Price. Along the way, they […]
Ep. 25: ‘To Each His Own (1946)’ or ‘The Two Olivia’s’
Zach is joined by Author and Filmmaker Olivia Carmel (A How To Guide on Surviving Your First Bee Sting) to unravel the emotional highs and the lows found in Mitchell Leisen’s 1946 picture, ‘To Each His Own’, and the triumph of its star, Olivia de Havilland. Get ready to have all the feelings as the […]
Ep. 24: Old Time Radio Revue: “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and the Old Time Radio Matter”
Zach is joined by filmmaker and graphic novelist Tony Grosz (El Chupakabra) to have a unique Ballyhoo chat about the demise of Old Time Radio and how it pertains to ‘Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.’ Listen in as the boys go through a brief history of radio’s origins, dig into the world of hard bitten detectives […]
Ep. 23: ‘Buck Benny Rides Again (1940)’ or ’39 Forever Vol. 2′ or ‘An Ode to Eddie and Theresa’
And now ladies and gentlemen, we bring you that solemn sphinx of the prairie, that man among men where men are men, JACK BENNY! Thats right, the Ballyhoo goes back to Benny. This time Zach is joined by an old hand on the YBR trail, Mr. Brandon Rose (Filmmaker, ‘When She Showed Up’), to chat […]
Ep. 22: Acknowledgements, Appreciations, and Anderson
The Ballyhoo takes a minute to look at where it’s been and where it’s going. A thank you in audio form to the listeners and the guests of the show ths far. With a special song at the end in salute to a prominent Ballyhoo legend. ——– To listen to our wonderful guests on their […]
Ep. 21: ‘Sullivan’s Travels (1941)’ or ‘ O Brother, Where Art Thou?’
Zach is joined by author Kathy Fuller-Seeley (‘Hollywood in the Neighborhood: Historical Case Studies of Local Moviegoing’, ‘Jack Benny and the Golden Age Of American Radio Comedy’) to undergo a journey through the great depression by way of laughs with Preston Struges’ 1941 masterpiece, ‘Sullivan’s Travels’. Join them as they set out to learn more […]
Ep. 20: Sci-Fi Monster Mash Double Bill- ‘The Blob (1958)’ & ‘Gojira (1954)’
Zach is joined by Podcasters UndeadMatt and KrampusCody (Punk Rock Horror Podcast), who together face the terror of two legendary figures of science fiction and terror with a double bill of Irvin Yeaworth’s ‘The Blob (1958)’and Ishirō Honda’s ‘Gojira (1954)’ (US Title: GODZILLA). Get ready for tales from beyond the stars and beneath the depths […]
Ep. 19: ‘The Shop Around The Corner’ or ‘The Legend of Pepi’
Zach is joined by podcaster Hope Sears (All of the Classics) to find out about the amazing things a letter can do when they discuss Ernst Lubitsch’s 1940 classic, ‘The Shop Around The Corner’. Head on over to Matuscheck’s with them as they break down the many wonderful characters inhabiting the shop, revel in the […]
Ep. 18: ‘Rio Rita (1942)’ or ‘Heeeeyyyyyyyy Abbbbbboooottttttt!!!’
Zach is joined again by filmmaker Matt Willocks to celebrate their love for Abbott and Costello as they laugh their merry way way through 1942’s ‘Rio Rita’. Get ready for a festival of giggles as the guys share their first encounters with Bud and Lou, discuss the intriguing behind the scenes happenings for them as […]
Ep. 17: ‘House of Wax (1953)’ or ‘The Many Dimensions of De Toth’
Zach is joined by Filmmaker Marshall Rosales to take a trip through Andre De Toth’s thrilling tale of 3-D terror, ‘House of Wax’. Wander through the museum with us as we learn more about the oft neglected importance of De Toth, speak the history of 3-D and its short shelf life in the 50’s , […]
Ep. 16: Freaks (1932) or Brother Browning’s Traveling Sideshow
Zach is joined by podcaster Smokey (Rated H, All The Best Lines) to take a look at cinema’s most legendary sideshow as they dive into Tod Browning’s 1932 horror classic, ‘Freaks’. See the show and stay behind to hear the boys unveil the origins of such a bizarre and controversial film, learn more about the […]
BONUS- “You Can’t Film Jack: The Cinema of Jack Benny” with Kathryn Fuller-Seeley & Leonard Maltin
On this special bonus episode, author and historian Kathryn Fuller-Seeley and film historian and film critic Leonard Maltin join Zach to discuss the cinematic legacy of Jack Benny. Listen in as they run through several of Jack’s films and discuss the stories to be told behind the story of a film career that never went […]
Ep. 15: ‘To Be Or Not To Be (1942)’ or ‘The Legend of Joseph Tura… Whom You’ve Probably Heard Of…
On a very special episode, Zach welcomes back Ryan Frost to examine satire amidst wartime in Ernst Lubitsch’s 1942 masterpiece, TO BE OR NOT TO BE. Brace yourselves for an uproarious and thought provoking chat as the boys discuss the importance of the Lubitsch touch, the concerns surrounding the script, marvel at the way the […]
Ep. 14: ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ or ‘Minnelli’s Movie Mogul Melodrama ‘
Zach is joined by Writer/Director Ryan Francis Johnson (Writer’s Workshop, Such A Nice Car We Have) to witness the rise and fall of Film Producer Jonathan Shields as they break down Vincente Minnelli’s 1952 melodrama, ‘The Bad and The Beautiful’. Settle in as the guys talk about Vincente Minnelli’s history leading up to the film, […]
Ep. 13: ‘King of Jazz’ or ‘The Two Strip Technicolor Fox Trot’
Zach is joined by Filmmaker Aaron Pendergast (Floating Horses, The Blasting Room) to dissect an actual Revue on the Revue as the two dive into 1930’s ‘King of Jazz’. Perk up your ears and listen as the boys discuss the origins and complicated legacy of bandleader Paul Whiteman, scratch their heads at the strange development […]
Ep. 9: “Man About Town” or ” ’39 Forever” (The First Jack Benny Special)
Jell-O Again, Folks. On this very special epic length episode, the Ballyhoo salutes the one and only Jack Benny. For this special occasion, Zach welcomes his very special guest Laura Leibowitz, the president of The International Jack Benny Fan Club, for an incredible detailed deep dive in Jack’s 1939 film, MAN ABOUT TOWN. Hop in […]
Ep. 3: ‘Double Indemnity’ or ‘The Wilder Policy’
Zach welcomes Writer and Film Lover Adam Jewell to the Revue for a dive into the world of Noir with Billy Wilder’s 1944 classic, DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Listen in as the boys discuss the legacy of Billy Wilder and how it can be underappreciated, the wild road that was Raymond Chandler’s participation on the film, the […]
Ep. 2: Classic Cool Double Bill- ‘The Awful Truth’ & ‘Mr. Lucky’
Zach welcomes Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to the show to discuss a Cary Grant Double Bill of ‘THE AWFUL TRUTH’ and ‘MR. LUCKY’. Listen in as the two break down the films, discuss the difficulties of acquiring a certain Jean Harlow film, and marvel at what modern audiences responded to. Plus: Would either of […]
Ep. 1: ‘The Black Cat (1934)’ or ‘Bela V. Boris: Dawn of Satan’
On our premiere episode, Zach sits down with Zack Beins (Atom The Amazing Zombie Killer) to discuss Edgar G. Ulmers 1934 Masterpiece, ‘THE BLACK CAT’, starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Be sure to follow Zack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/legolarry?lang=en And to look out for his upcoming podcast, Talkin Troma: https://twitter.com/talkintroma