Beautiful: The Life Of Hedy Lamarr
Stephen Michael Shearer on his book Beautiful: The Life Of Hedy Lamarr < previous
Country Legend Rodney Crowell
It is a real honor to welcome Rodney Crowell, the legendary country performer and songwriter to the show. His latest project is a brilliant memoir called Chinaberry Sidewalks. < previous
The Life & Art Of Busby Berkeley
Jeffrey Spivak on the great dance director Busby Berkeley. < previous
Kay Thompson by Sam Irvin
Actress, singer, songwriter, nightclub star and creator of Eloise, Kay Thompson is the subject. Film maker and biographer Sam Irvin is the guest! < previous
Jeff Conner’s Classics Mutilated
Jeff Conner introduces us to ctrl-alt-lit and Classics Mutilated. A classic mashup of classic and monster lit! < previous
The Monkees Tale
Eric Lefcowitz has spent years chronicling The Monkees. Now he spends a half an hour talking to Gary Shapiro about them, and about his book Monkee Business. The Monkees had everything-a popular TV show, hit records, and adoring fans. Everything but c
Robert Hilburn on Presley, Dylan, Lennon and More.
Rock Critic Robert Hilburn has interviewed all of the legends of Rock & Roll. Now the former music critic for the LA Times talks to Gary Shapiro! < previous
Perry Mason: A TV Milestone
Professor Thomas Leitch discusses the popular TV series Perry Mason. It is a fun conversation! < previous
David Eisenhower on General Eisenhower
David Eisenhower visits From the Bookshelf to discuss his memoir of his grandfather, President Dwight David Eisenhower. < previous
Kaplan Talks Sinatra
James Kaplan returns to talk about his mammoth biography of Frank Sinatra. Over 700 pages, and it’s only part one! < previous