The Hollywood Babylonians

By: Benjamin Burke
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  • Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Benjamin Burke, as he and a friend discuss the history of some of the greatest classic films out of the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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  • Casablanca with Brandon Davis

    Casablanca with Brandon Davis
    Mar 29 2024
    Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Ben Burke, and host of NPR's podcast "Front Row Classics", Mr. Brandon Davis, for their discussion on Michael Curtiz's 1942 wartime drama "Casablanca" from Warner Brothers starring Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and S.Z. Sakall. Hear why "Casablanca" is Brandon's favorite film and why it continues to be a timeless story of love and sacrifice. If you like what you hear be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and give us a follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at The Hollywood Babylonians.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Meet Me in St. Louis Ruby Part 2

    Meet Me in St. Louis Ruby Part 2
    Dec 22 2023
    Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Ben Burke, and Broadway and Off-Broadway performer Ruby Rakos for part 2 of their discussion on Vincente Minnelli's 1944 holiday musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" from MGM starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer, Mary Astor, Leon Ames, Marjorie Main, Harry Davenport, Joan Carrol, and Tom Drake. Ruby has performed most recently in Papermill Playhouse's production of "Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz" as Judy Garland. Be sure to tune in on Friday, December 29th for a very special episode of the Hollywood Babylonians for "The Hollywood Babylonians Present A Lux Radio Theatre Drama: Meet Me in St. Louis" as we re-create the original Lux Radio Theatre's production of "Meet Me in St. Louis" from December 2nd, 1946. If you like what you hear be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and give us a follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at The Hollywood Babylonians.

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    45 mins
  • Meet Me in St. Louis with Ruby Rakos Part 1

    Meet Me in St. Louis with Ruby Rakos Part 1
    Dec 15 2023
    Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Ben Burke, and Broadway and Off-Broadway performer Ruby Rakos for their discussion on Vincente Minnelli's 1944 holiday musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" from MGM starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Lucille Bremer, Mary Astor, Leon Ames, Marjorie Main, Harry Davenport, Joan Carrol, and Tom Drake. Ruby has performed most recently in Papermill Playhouse's production of "Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz" as Judy Garland. Be sure to tune in on Friday, December 22th to catch part 2 of Ben's discussion with Ruby as they continue their discussion on all things Judy Garland and "Meet Me in St. Louis." If you like what you hear be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and give us a follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at The Hollywood Babylonians.

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    50 mins

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Great Podcast

I love this podcast! There's so many anecdotes and background history of these movies. I hope Ben keeps making more episodes. Anyone who loves classic movies, this is a must listen.

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