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The Man In The Glasses: The Harold Lloyd Podcast

Brad Eastridge
Harold Lloyd
The Freshman
Hollywood
Film Preservation
Safety Last
Greenacres
Film Restoration
Stunt Work
Speedy
Silent Film
Charlie Chaplin
Buster Keaton
Comedy
Criterion Collection
Speedy Lamb
Laurel & Hardy
Film Industry History
Paris, France
Cinémathèque Française
Omaha

The official podcast dedicated to exploring the life and comedy of one of the world's most influential filmmakers, Harold Lloyd!

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The business of comedy has shifted, but some things haven't changed since Harold and his gag team were first making "Lonesome Luke."

From "Late Night with David Letterman," "Newsradio" and "What We Do In The Shadows," we're exploring the art of the ... more

Hal Roach Studios was built on the comedy of Harold Lloyd and sustained by Our Gang and Laurel & Hardy. And Harold and Stan stayed friends throughout their lives.

As Bruce Goldstein launches a massive Laurel & Hardy retrospective at Film Forum this ... more

We're back from summer break to take a deep dive into the early days of the movies with Tracey Goessel of Film Preservation Society and Randy Haberkamp of the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library!

From "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1921) to "Savi... more

1914 was a formative year for four of Hollywood's biggest icons, and their burgeoning careers caused changes in the film industry that formed it into what it is today.

Sources: "Magic In A Pair Of Horn-Rimmed Glasses" by Annette D'Agostino Lloyd, "T... more

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Patrick Vasey
Host of the Laurel & Hardy Podcast and author
Episode: Bonus - Harold & Hal & Stan & Ollie: The Laurel and Hardy Silents with Patrick Vasey
Tracey Goessel
Film Preservation Society executive affiliated with the Douglas Fairbanks Estate and The Biograph Project
Film Preservation Society; Douglas Fairbanks Estate; Biograph Project
Episode: Episode 18 - Hollywood Pioneers with Tracey Goessel (Film Preservation Society) and Randy Haberkamp (Academy Margaret Herrick Library) [Lloyd - Pickford - Fairbanks - Chaplin]
Randy Haberkamp
Former Executive Vice President of the Library Archive and SciTech for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Margaret Herrick Library
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Episode: Episode 18 - Hollywood Pioneers with Tracey Goessel (Film Preservation Society) and Randy Haberkamp (Academy Margaret Herrick Library) [Lloyd - Pickford - Fairbanks - Chaplin]
Randy Habercamp
Recent retired Executive Vice President of the Library, Archive and SciTech for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Margaret Herrick Library
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Episode: Episode 18 Introduction - Echoes of 1914 (Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin)
Annette D'Agostino Lloyd
Author/biographer and Harold Lloyd expert
Annette D'Agostino Lloyd (biographer)
Episode: Episode 17 - Portrait of a Young Actor with Annette D'Agostino Lloyd
Gloria Lloyd
Daughter of Harold Lloyd, interviewee sharing family memories
Episode: Bonus - Happy Birthday, Gloria!
Tommy Murray
UK-based comedy performer and writer
Self-employed/The Harold Lloyd Show collaborators
Episode: Episode 16 - Staging Harold Lloyd with Tommy Murray and Hayley Everitt
Hayley Everitt
UK-based comedy performer and performer playing multiple roles
Self-employed/The Harold Lloyd Show collaborators
Episode: Episode 16 - Staging Harold Lloyd with Tommy Murray and Hayley Everitt
Bruce Goldstein
Founder of Rialto Pictures; longtime programmer for Film Forum; Harold Lloyd advocate
Rialto Pictures; Film Forum
Episode: Episode 15 - Exhibiting Harold Lloyd with Bruce Goldstein

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Brad Eastridge
Host of The Man In The Glasses; central figure across episodes handling interviews and narrative framing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Fun and Entertaining

    Even if you don’t know who Harold Lloyd was, listening to these episodes will make you a fan of this wonderful early film comedian. This podcast is a great collection of early film history, with informed guests, and a well-versed host. I highly recommend it for your listening pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Southern Ladye
    United States3 months ago
  • Hooray, for Harold Lloyd!!

    A podcast devoted to Harold Lloyd is LONG overdue, so I was thrilled to stumble upon this. Brad does an outstanding job as creator and host of this show. It is entertaining, informative, fun and heart-warming in equal measure. Congratulations and please keep up this excellent work, Brad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jiggypatkat
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Everything I Could Have Asked For

    I always say don’t judge a show by its first few episodes but my goodness I’m blown away. I found this podcast completely on a whim looking for Annette D’Agostino Lloyd’s website. I’ve streamed all the available episodes in one sitting and I am more than impressed. I’ve been a huge fan of Harold for years and this is the kind of attention he should be getting. Ever since I discovered “The Marx Brothers Council Podcast” I’d really thought there should be more podcast dedicated to comic geniuses o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dakota Albertoni
    United States7 months ago

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Well-produced deep dives with well-researched guests.
Strong archival focus appreciated by film-history enthusiasts.

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Episode 6 - Becoming Harold Lloyd with Steve Massa and Ben Model
Q: How did Harold Lloyd move from the Luke character to the Glasses character, and what role did Hal Roach play in that shift?
The Luke character served as a transitional vehicle during a period when Chaplin's influence dominated the scene; Roach and Harold recognized Luke was limited, so they steered him toward a distinct Glasses persona, a shift Harold felt compelled to pursue despite initial reluctance from Pathé and Roach.
Episode 7 - Inside Rolin Films with Ben Model and Steve Massa
Q: How did the early collaborations with Hal Roach and Mack Sennett shape Harold Lloyd's initial career trajectory?
The early collaborations provided a learning ground where Lloyd absorbed physical comedy, timing, and ensemble dynamics, but he differentiated himself by elevating the depth of his Glasses character and by surrounding himself with a capable team that could translate stage talents into screen successes.
Bonus - Happy Birthday, Gloria!
Q: Do you have a favorite Harold Lloyd movie?
Gloria shares that she has two favorites, Speedy and The Freshman, and also expresses a fondness for Safety Last with her parents, highlighting a personal triad of beloved films.
Bonus - Happy Birthday, Gloria!
Q: Do you remember, I mean, because this is true for children today, growing up in Hollywood too, or anybody who has a famous father, when did you have an idea that your father was famous?
Gloria recalls realizing his fame as a child when they were invited to work on sets, likely around ages nine or ten, which made the reality of his impact feel tangible and glamorous.
Bonus - Harold & Hal & Stan & Ollie: The Laurel and Hardy Silents with Patrick Vasey
Q: What would be in the form of Desert Island Discs, what would be the one film of each type that you would take to a desert atoll?
A thoughtful, non-flippant answer focusing on core Harold Lloyd and Laurel & Hardy titles that illustrate the evolution of their styles, with a preference for films that show both the storytelling strengths of silent cinema and its technical innovations.

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This series centers on the life and work of a seminal silent-film comedian, with deep dives into individual films, production histories, and the cultural backdrop of early Hollywood. Episodes explore making The Freshman, audience reactions during previews, and the evolution of Harold Lloyd's style, while also touching on archival preservation, film preservation partnerships, and Lloyd's broader legacy in comedy and film history. A standout feature is the host's combination of scholarly context, family and archival perspectives, and accessible storytelling that appeals to both seasoned historians and curious newcomers. The show frequently surfaces behind-the-scenes insights, notable anecdotes, and anniversary-driven conversations that illumi... more

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