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It's A Spooktacular Show. I Have Author Gregory William Mank Take Us Behind The Scenes Of Classic Horror Films....

I had such a great time talking to Greg. He has met people from the classic horror genre and written some great books. We talked Boris Karloff and what a sweetie he was. Also what bothered him so much in Frankenstein that he regretted his entire life. We talk Bela Lugosi and his charming Dracula, Cat People, The Black Cat and so much more. Then he gives us his choices for a fun Halloween (or anytime) viewing..

Thanks so much to Greg for being such a great guest..He is welcome back anytime. He has written a number of wonderful books and will be releasing a biography on Dr Frankenstein himself, Colin Clive..

Thanks to my listeners. I really appreciate you giving a listen..

Grace

xoxo

Gregory William Mank

https://www.amazon.com/Gregory-W.-Mank/e/B001H9XGHC/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

 

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PART 2 MEREDITH TALKS HER AUNT DOT’S LONG FRIENDSHIP WITH JUDY GARLAND, SHE MET JUDY, JOAN BLONDELL AND MANY OTHERS..

Part 2
This part is pretty much devoted to Aunt Dotties very long friendship to Judy Garland. Very interesting stuff. Meredith meets Gail Patrick, Gypsy Rose Leigh, Joan Blondell, and many more folks. Sad story at the end. Take a trip back to the days of classic Hollywood..
Thanks again to Meredith. She was wonderful and fun. 
Thanks to Dorothy Ponedel for starting to write her memoirs. 
Thanks to the listeners I appreciate you so much.
Grace
xoxo
Any documentary filmmakers out there? Dots story would be such a great film..
The book
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PART 1 I TALK TO AUTHOR MEREDITH PONEDEL ABOUT HER BOOK HER BOOK “ABOUT FACE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DOTTIE PONEDEL: MAKE-UP ARTIST TO THE STARS”

I had such a fabulous time talking to Meredith Ponedel about her Aunt Dorothy Ponedel. Dorothy was the first female makeup artists under contract  at a Hollywood Studio. She became friends with many of her clients. Marlene Dietrich, Carole Lombard ,Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Blondell, Paulette Goddard, Gary Cooper. There are so many wonderful stories. Her aunt started writing her memoir but never finished. Meredith did a fabulous job of putting it all together. Meredith describes her life with Aunt Dottie and her own thoughts on the stars she met personally. there is  part 2 about the friendship between Dottie and Judy Garland..I got a huge scoop I had never heard before and learned a new meaning for the word yummy. This is an interview for any classic movie fan. So much behind the scenes info. Meredith takes us back into the land of Classic Hollywood. Any documentary filmmakers Dottie is a story to be told.Thanks so much for Meredith getting up 6 AM to do this interview.  You were so fabulous and funny..
Thanks to all the listeners. I know you enjoy Meredith as much as I did. 
Grace
xoxo

Merediths wonderful book
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We talk to Author Romola Hodas about her book The Princess Of 42nd street: Surviving My Childhood With Times Squares King Of Porn

We spoke to Romola Hodas about her book The Princess of 42nd Street: Surviving My Childhood With The Times Square King Of Porn. A lot of her dads  life is being portrayed in the HBO series The Deuce..
What a story. The book is so compelling. I read it in one sitting. Romola is very honest about her life with her dad Marty Hodas, Times Squares King Of Porn. She also survived having a mentally ill mother. As the oldest she became the protector of her sisters and brother. She takes us on a journey that makes you feel you are living it with her. She talks the swingers parties her folks would have while the kids were home. Meeting the women behind the peep booths and so much more. She is so honest. Very good listen. 
Thanks so much to Romala for coming on our show and being a fabulous guest. 
Most thanks go to our listeners. Who loves ya baby..We do
Donny and Grace
xoxo
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WE TALK TO PROGRESSIVE MINISTER REV. LYDIA SOHN AND WE DISCUSS HER ARTICLE ON WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE 90 SOMETHING...YES, PASSION EXISTS!!

Reverend Lydia Sohn joins us on The Broads Way Show and we discuss her article What It's Like To Be Ninty Something..She was a pastor at a church with a mostly aging congregation. Lydia was not sure she could help them or reach out to them on common ground. One day Lydia was couseling an 80 something women when she asked Rev Lydia what to do, she was in love with a married man. She was surprised but it led her to ask her older parishoners what they most regret, what they fear most, and still longing for romantic love. Its all very interesting and totally relatable. I knew of a woman that found the love of her life at an assisted living place. She was 87 years old. They were together until my dear friend "Pop" (her true love) died 4 yeats later at the age of 91. 

This is a really good listen, you just might be surprised at some of their answers.

We want to thank Rev. Lydia for coming on the show. She was warm and very easy to talk to. 

Most of all we want to thank our listeners. Keep on listening. We have some great shows coming up.

Grace and Michelle

xoxo

All things Rev. Lydia

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Her article

https://www.revlydia.com/blog/2018/7/12/what-its-like-to-be-90-something

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WE OPEN OUR 2ND SEASON WITH SEAN YOUNG WHO GIVES US AN EXCLUSIVE ON THE ALLEGED STOLEN COMPUTERS CAPER AND SO MUCH MORE...

It's our season 2 opener and we welcome actress Sean Young. Sean is always controversial and always interesting. She gives us an exclusive on the alleged cat burglary of two laptops, the me too movement, Christine Blasey Fords testimony, Warren Beattys horn doggy ways, the truth about Catwoman or bust and so much more. She's no wilting magnolia flower. She does not hold back. 
We want to thank Sean Young for giving us the exclusive.

Most of all we want to thank the listeners. We have great guests coming up for season 2. 
Donnie and Grace
xoxo

Disclaimer

Donnie and Grace is not a political show. We of course care deeply about whats going on in our country but keep our beliefs to ourselves during our show. Sean got into politics. We let her talk and that was that. Those were Seans opinions and not ours..We just aim to get great guests and to entertain. Arguing over politics was not what we were going to do. 

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IT"S DAVID SELBY. WE TALK CASTLE ROCK, THE REALLY GREAT CLASSIC MOVIE STARS HE MET WHILE HE WAS STARRING IN FALCON CREST, IS IT TRUE YOU CAN GET PREGNANT BY LORENZO LAMAS BY JUST SITTING NEXT TO HIM.

I touched base with my dreamboat David Selby. He was filled with great info. We talked about his one scene in Castle Rock  We talked Falcon Crest and the great classic movie stars  that guested on it. It included Lana Turner, Kim Novak, Gina Lollabrigida, Mel Ferrer, Cesar Romero (he was a humongous gossip), Rod Taylor, Celeste Holm, Cliff Robertson and many more. Of course starring with David was Jane Wyman. We discuss was her hairdo a hair don't. We talk lots of Stuff. He Kindly agreed to talk to his number 1 fan Joan Prado. She was adorable as was David. This is a fast and fun show. Yes, He's so fine..
Thanks so much to my friend David for saying "Hey"
Mostly thanks to the audience for listening..
Grace
xoxo

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WE TALK MELANIA, TAYLOR SWIFT VOTES BLUE, TRUMP LIKES HER 35% LESS NOW, NICKI HAYLEY RESIGNING, WILL IVANKA TAKE HER PLACE AND ANTHONY AND HIS WEINER ARE GETTING OUT OF PRISON…..

It was just the broads chatting. We have been experiencing technical difficulties and got through 35 minutes. We talked Kavanaugh, Nicki Haley resigning and Donald saying he would hire Ivanka but "they" would say its nepotism..He also said Ivanka was the most qualified woman for the job. HA!!
We talked Anthony and his Weiner being released from prison early for good behavior. Taylor Swift is voting blue and Trump is SAD. He likes her 35% less now. Bette Midler tweeting women are the "n" word of the world. Sugar Baby takes Sugar Daddy to court because daddy wants baby to be his sugarbaby girlfriend.. 

Thanks much to everyone for listening. We have some great guests coming up..

Love,
Grace and Michelle
xoxo

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WE WELCOME TERESA COLON FROM THE WEBSITE THE WOUNDED BIRDS MINISTRY TO TALK WHAT IS NORMAL AND ISSUES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH…

We spoke to author Teresa Colon from the blog the wounded bird ministry. I found an article she wrote on Medium titled "What Is Normal" I loved it and she kindly agreed to come on. We talked about "normal" and she told us about her fight with bi-polar depression. We also talked about is Social media good for people that are depressed and so much more. Depression is finally being talked about openly, instead of hiding like its something shameful. Mental illness is not called illness for nothing. There are different variations of mental illness. There is a difference between major depressive disorder and situational depression. We talk about that too. Its a good podcast for people suffering from mental illness and loved ones. Its a good listen in general. We all need to know more about this disease. She also wrote a great article on what not to say to people suffering from depression. Teresa has a website for everyone, not just christians. Its got so much great info and also all her writings. 
Thanks so much to Teresa for being so open and honest and for coming on our show. 
Thanks much to the listeners that are hanging in there with us. We so appreciate you.
Love,
Grace and Michelle
To find all things Teresa 
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TRUE STORIES OF TINSELTOWN: I SPEAK TO AUTHOR JOHN DILEO ABOUT HIS BOOK TEN MOVIES AT A TIME: A 350-FILM JOURNEY THROUGH HOLLYWOOD AND AMERICA 1930–1970 PART 2

We talk about the above scene. It makes me laugh out loud. Franchot Tone did a great job. 
​Part 2 of my interview with author John Dileo. 
I had so much fun talking to author John Dileo about his book Ten Movies At A Time: A 350-Film Journey Through Hollywood And America 1930-1970. We talked almost two hours about the movies and his book and we did not not get even get out of the forties. Thats a lot of movies. I cut into two parts for easier listening. John knows his movies, his reviews are very good. He does not mince words, if he loves you he loves you, if he does not like an actor or movie we know it. Adolphe Menjou and Barbara Stanwyck.?!? It's also a historical telling of the movies that were popular during certain periods of American History. It is a fun book. I loved it. John was a great guest and he will be back on to discuss other books he's written. 
Thanks so much to John for being a trooper and a great guest. I know you'll enjoy him as much as I did. 
Thanks mostly to the listeners. I have lots of great stuff coming up. 
grace
xoxo
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