Professor Thomas Leitch discusses the popular TV series Perry Mason. It is a fun conversation!
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Professor Thomas Leitch discusses the popular TV series Perry Mason. It is a fun conversation!
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David Eisenhower visits From the Bookshelf to discuss his memoir of his grandfather, President Dwight David Eisenhower.
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James Kaplan returns to talk about his mammoth biography of Frank Sinatra. Over 700 pages, and it’s only part one!
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Donald Spoto turns his brilliant talent to the subject of Joan Crawford in his latest book: Possessed The Life Of Joan Crawford. This podcast has material not heard on the brodcast version!
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In the follow-up to his bestseller Manhunt, James Swanson presents the story of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for the slain Lincoln.
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Yunte Huang is this week’s guest. Yunte Huang has written a brilliant look at the character Charlie Chan and the real life man who inspired his creation.
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A double length interview with jazz critic and historian Gary Giddins.
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Roy Kinnard has written a history of the Flash Gordon movie serials. Join us for a fun conversation about these classic films.
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Pamela Polland has released several albums over the years. She has also written songs for The Byrds, Linda Ronstadt, and Helen Reddy among others and has performed with Ry Cooder and Joe Cocker. Now she tells her story on From the Bookshelf!
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Thomas Scott Mckenzie, the co-author of the late Larry Harmon’s autobiography, The Man Behind the Nose: Assassins, Astronauts, Cannibals, and Other Stupendous Tales, discusses the career of the man who was Bozo!
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