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Whatever Happened to Bette & Joan?

You’ve heard of the Hatfield and the McCoys, but how familiar are you with the infamous feud between Hollywood icons Bette Davis and Joan Crawford? Listen in to learn what sparked the initial feelings of hostility between these fiery women, and how their rivalry progressed to the legendary status it holds today.  Pettiness, drama, snarky comments… this episode has it all!

Trailblazer: Hattie McDaniel

In her 2009 Oscar acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique gave this shout-out to another well-known actress: “I want to thank Miss Hattie McDaniel for enduring all that she had to so that I would not have to.” 
Many will remember that Hattie McDaniel was the first Black actor to win an Oscar, but perhaps less well-known are some of her other achievements, such as Hattie’s status as the first Black woman to be broadcast on US radio or her two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Be sure to catch episode 20 to learn more about the life and legacy of this remarkable woman, “Trailblazer: Hattie McDaniel.” 

Frozen In Time: An Interview with Charleston’s Tommy Dew

For 26 years Tommy Dew has led tourists through the streets of Charleston, South Carolina, on his famed walking tours–one of those tourists being Ashley! And now you have the opportunity to “Dew Charleston” from the comfort of your own device. 
In a special guest episode, Ashley and Candy have the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Dew, a master of both history and of storytelling. Included are insightful comments about the performance elements of leading tours, fascinating historical info about the Dock Street Theatre, the origin of “Porgy and Bess,” laugh-out-loud anecdotes from his tours (including how tourists REALLY react to meeting Bill Murray), and one of the 'weirdest' tours he's ever conducted. Tommy Dew takes us on a journey you won’t want to miss!

The Theatre Event That Changed History: Lincoln’s Assassination at Ford’s Theatre

April 14, 1865, was “surely one of Abraham Lincoln’s happiest days” but ended with an assassin’s bullet in his brain. Calling on reports from primary documents and other sources, Candy leads Ashley through the night that Booth and his co-conspirators put their murderous plot into action… a plot that called not only for the death of a President but also two other senior members of the executive branch. Listen to episode 18 to find out what you missed in history class. 

(Re)Making History in Colonial Williamsburg

Once the capital of the Virginia Colony and the center of political, religious, economic, and social life in Virginia, Williamsburg is more commonly known these days for being the site of an immersive living history museum called Colonial Williamsburg.
But for scores of filmmakers whose works happen to be set in the 17th century, Colonial Williamsburg is also the answer to their prayers. 
In episode 17 Candy and Ashley not only discuss how Colonial Williamsburg came to be, but also 3 notable film productions that used this historical setting as a backdrop to help bring their own stories to life.  

Cheaters Never Win...Or Do They?

What do Helen Keller, Vanilla Ice, and Disney all have in common? 
They’ve all been caught up in ugly plagiarism or copyright fights. 
In honor of Public Domain Day (Jan 1) and as a result of our very first listener request, Candy and Ashley discuss some of the most notorious cases of plagiarism and copyright infringement across the entertainment industry. Hear about the accusations brought against Helen Keller by the staff of the Perkins School for the Blind, the lengthy lawsuit filed against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams by the family of Marvin Gaye, and the aggressive fight Disney is currently waging to save its hold on certain Marvel characters and also the rights to the original Mickey Mouse. What happens if Disney loses? The world may see a whole new Marvel and Mickey!

Another Glass of Tea: What Brewed Up After Our Episodes Aired?

A LOT has happened since “Scandal Water” launched on October 12th! So what better way to end our 2021 podcast year than with an update episode?
Here are just a few of the questions that will be explored:
Where are Daniel Wozniak and Rachel Buffet now?
How are people comparing the tragic accident on the “Rust” movie set to what happened to Brandon Lee?
What’s the antidote to the curse if you accidentally say the name of “the Scottish play” while in a theater?
How exactly did Ashley end up seated at a table with a celebrity we've mentioned on one of our previous episodes, and what did they discuss?
What happened when one of our listeners contacted Howard Koch’s lawyer about doing a production of “War of the Worlds”? 
A big ‘thank you’ to those listeners who offered questions and comments these last few months! A few of you might even find that you played a small role in this final episode of 2021...

Still Dreaming of a White Christmas - Pt 2

What’s the best-selling Christmas song of all time, as well as the best-selling single ever, according to the Guinness Book of World Records? 
If you guessed “White Christmas,” you’d be right!
But here’s the harder question: Do you know the story of how that song originated, and the series of events that followed, ultimately resulting in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time? Or how that film eventually spawned a stage version of the work?
In this 2-part episode entitled “Still Dreaming of a White Christmas,” Candy and Ashley will discuss all this and much more! They hope you’ll spend some of your Christmas spilling the tea with them about this classic, feel-good story.

Still Dreaming of a White Christmas - Pt 1

What’s the best-selling Christmas song of all time, as well as the best-selling single ever, according to the Guinness Book of World Records? 
If you guessed “White Christmas,” you’d be right!
But here’s the harder question: Do you know the story of how that song originated, and the series of events that followed, ultimately resulting in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time? Or how that film eventually spawned a stage version of the work?
In this 2-part episode entitled “Still Dreaming of a White Christmas,” Candy and Ashley will discuss all this and much more! They hope you’ll spend some of your Christmas spilling the tea with them about this classic, feel-good story.

Rudolph: So Much More Than a Red Nose

What’s your favorite “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” memory? We’d bet money you have one!
Sure, Rudolph may have gone down in history, but what went on behind the scenes? Listen in to find out how Rudolph evolved from a simple character in a 1939 Montgomery Ward Christmas promotion to the star of both the song and TV special that we all know and love today.
And along the way, you might hear such interesting tidbits as…
Why Rudolph’s red nose almost got nixed
What made “The Singing Cowboy” Gene Autry agree to perform the song even though he was initially unimpressed with it
How they pulled off the stop-motion animation that made the television special so innovative for its time
Like ‘Rudolph’ itself, this episode is for audiences of all ages!