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From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Steve Cubine & Nan McNamara
Old Hollywood
Hollywood History
Paul Douglas
Joan Crawford
Greg Bautzer
Animal Actors
Helen Walker
Ingrid Bergman
Lana Turner
Hollywood Studio Club
Hollywood
Paramount Pictures
Bugsy Siegel
Dorothy Lamour
Kirk Kerkorian
Nightmare Alley
Alcoholism
William Randolph Hearst
Marilyn Maxwell
US Navy

If the Golden era of Old Hollywood is your thing, our podcast is for you! If you want TYRONE POWER instead of TOM HARDY, JENNIFER JONES instead of JENNIFER LAWRENCE, or ROBERT MITCHUM rather than ROBERT PATTINSON, then FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN is the gin joint for you. Each week, writer and producer STEVE CUBINE and actress and writer NAN MCNAMARA explore, discuss, and dissect the magical, ... more

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Latest Episodes

EPISODE 111 -  “CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: THE HIDDEN GEMS OF A HOLLYWOOD ORIGINAL” - 10/27/25

When DIANE KEATON passed away on October 11, 2025, she left behind an incredible legacy of important films and stunning performances that were some of the ... more

EPISODE 110 -  “LON CHANEY SR, and LON CHANEY JR” - 10/25

LON CHANEY, known as the 'Man of a Thousand Faces,' amazed audiences in the silent era with his unforgettable performances in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (... more

“HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109)

On September 16, 2025, the world lost a cinematic giant when ROBERT REDFORD, the golden boy of Hollywood, passed away at the age of 89 in his beloved Utah. Redford was a towering... more

EPISODE 108 -  “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25

PETER FORD was born into Hollywood royalty. As the son of MGM dancing sensation ELEANOR POWELL, and rugged leading man GLENN FORD, he was born i... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Ford
Son of actor Glenn Ford and actress Eleanor Powell, and a writer and film historian.
Episode: “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)
Patty McCormack
Famous child star known for her role in 'The Bad Seed'
Episode: FBTHS - "FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY McCORMACK & DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION" (106)
Dan Lauria
Actor known for his role as Jack Arnold in 'The Wonder Years'
Episode: FBTHS - "FROM THE BAD SEED TO THE WONDER YEARS: PATTY McCORMACK & DAN LAURIA IN CONVERSATION" (106)
Dave Karger
Film journalist and host on Turner Classic Movies
Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
Episode: “LIGHTS! CAMERA! KARGER! TCM’s DAVE KARGER HELPS US CELEBRATE 100 EPISODES”
Maureen Lee Lenker
Award-winning journalist and author passionate about classic movies
Entertainment Weekly
Episode: "AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST MAUREEN LEE LENKER'S FRESH TAKE ON CLASSIC CINEMA” (072)
John Dileo
Author and classic film historian
Episode: "NOT EVEN NOMINATED: A DISCUSSION OF CLASSIC CINEMA WITH AUTHOR JOHN DILEO" (063)
John Price Ritchie
Associate producer and researcher
Episode: “MARJORIE REYNOLDS: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” (056)
Peri Gilpin
Actress known for her role in 'Frasier'
Episode: "SPECIAL GUEST: PERI GILPIN TALKS OLD HOLLYWOOD" (054)

Hosts

Steve Cubine
Writer and producer who lives beneath the Hollywood Sign
Nan McNamara
Actress and writer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 389 ratings
  • Great show

    Really enjoy the different subjects. Love the old movies and the stars who were so glamorous and gorgeous. Both Steve and Nan are enjoyable to listen to and knowledgeable too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Conandoylefan
    Canadaa month ago
  • Exceptional!

    Extremely well researched and informative podcast about the Golden Era of Hollywood. As a die hard lover of old movies, I’m continually learning new things. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    reelartscene
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    I apologise that it’s taken so long for me to write a review for this incredible podcast. I have been listening since its early days. Steve and Nan are wonderful hosts. Their information is well researched, and the are incredibly entertaining. As a lover of old Hollywood, I learn something new every week. Thank you so much for the fabulous work!! Much appreciated xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamaralisa.cook
    Australia2 months ago
  • Hooked

    I am really enjoying this take on golden age of Hollywood. I especially enjoy Steve and Nan. Interesting podcast. Love old Hollywood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dharzel Jan
    United States3 months ago
  • Just found it - overall enjoyable

    Had to add a comment … to criticize Jimmy Stewart for being 15 years older yet applauding Joan Crawford is the same skewed thinking but believing it to be ‘equality’. Probably should be less pearl-clutching and finger wagging and realize that to look at the past through today’s lens is not critical thinking.

    Still enjoy the show but personal commentary is disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tasparteest
    United States4 months ago

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There are occasional critiques concerning the presentation style, but the overall content remains appreciated for its informative nature and entertaining anecdotes.
Listeners praise the rich research and insights into Hollywood's history, especially regarding its classic stars and their films.

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“HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)
Q: How do you feel about the legacy of your mom and your dad today?
Peter expresses a desire for more recognition of his mother's legacy as a talented dancer and notes that his father is well respected and still has many fans around the world.
“HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)
Q: How did Glenn and Eleanor handle the fame?
Peter shares that it was a very different world, without the sensationalism present today, and mentions that everything was hushed up back in those days.
“HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)
Q: Can you describe growing up surrounded by Hollywood and the film industry from your perspective as a child of two legendary stars?
Peter mentions that he didn't know they were stars but recalls a loner existence due to living in a remote part of Beverly Hills, where he had few children around. He was prompted to attend interviews due to his parent's fame and amassed a vast collection of family photographs through that process.
“HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDFORD” - 10/13/25 - (109)
Q: What was the only film in which Robert Redford was completely satisfied with his own performance?
The Sting is the film where Robert Redford felt he delivered a perfect performance.
“SUSAN PETERS: A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD TRAGEDY” (107)
Q: Would you say Random Harvest is the first film that people should check out?
Yes, absolutely. It is such a lovely and delicate performance.

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