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Harvey Brownstone

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Scott Eyman, Golden Age of Hollywood Celebrity Biographer About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Scott Eyman, is one of America’s most respected and prodigious authors, whose books are beloved by film buffs, because he  specializes in the golden age of Hollywood.   He’s written 16 highly acclaimed books, including definitive biographies of Mary Pickford, Cary Grant, John Ford, Ernst Lubitsch, Louis B. Mayer, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Wayne.  He co-wrote THREE books with screen legend Robert Wagner, including his deeply moving memoir, “Pieces of My Heart: A Life”.  And one of my personal favourites, is “Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart”.   His very first book, now in its 7th edition, entitled, “Flashback: A Brief History of Film”, co-authored with Louis Giannetti, became an instant classic, and is required reading at film schools everywhere.   His latest book is entitled, “20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio”.  He was a Pullitzer Prize finalist and has won multiple awards including the Richard Wall Memorial Book Award for his book about Cecil B. DeMille, and the National Board of Review William K. Everson Award for Film History, for his prolific body of work.   He lectures extensively at museums and film festivals around the world.  And he's provided commentaries on DVDs of many classic movies.  You’ve seen him on Turner Classic Movies, and he’s written for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and practically every film magazine in existence.  And somehow, he also has time to be an adjunct professor of film history at the University of Miami.  For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/https://www.scotteyman.com/ https://mobile.twitter.com/scotteyman1https://www.facebook.com/ScottEyman1 #ScottEyman   #harveybrownstoneinterviews 

Harvey Brownstone Interviews...

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Scott Eyman, Golden Age of Hollywood Celebrity Biographer About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Scott Eyman, is one of America’s most respected and prodigious authors, whose books are beloved by film buffs, because he  specializes in the golden age of Hollywood.   He’s written 16 highly acclaimed books, including definitive biographies of Mary Pickford, Cary Grant, John Ford, Ernst Lubitsch, Louis B. Mayer, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Wayne.  He co-wrote THREE books with screen legend Robert Wagner, including his deeply moving memoir, “Pieces of My Heart: A Life”.  And one of my personal favourites, is “Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart”.   His very first book, now in its 7th edition, entitled, “Flashback: A Brief History of Film”, co-authored with Louis Giannetti, became an instant classic, and is required reading at film schools everywhere.   His latest book is entitled, “20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio”.  He was a Pullitzer Prize finalist and has won multiple awards including the Richard Wall Memorial Book Award for his book about Cecil B. DeMille, and the National Board of Review William K. Everson Award for Film History, for his prolific body of work.   He lectures extensively at museums and film festivals around the world.  And he's provided commentaries on DVDs of many classic movies.  You’ve seen him on Turner Classic Movies, and he’s written for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and practically every film magazine in existence.  And somehow, he also has time to be an adjunct professor of film history at the University of Miami.  For more interviews and podcasts go to: <a href="https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/</a><a href="https://www.scotteyman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scotteyman.com/</a> <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/scotteyman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/scotteyman1</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScottEyman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ScottEyman1</a> #ScottEyman   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Harvey Brownstone Interviews Scott Eyman, Golden Age of Hollywood Celebrity Biographer

Darryl F. Zanuck

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth Century-Fox was one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, and filmmakers. Its unique identity in the industry and place in movie history is unparalleled -- and one of the greatest stories to come out of Hollywood.This narrative tells the complete tale of the films, stars, intrigue, and innovations of the iconic studio that was.Martin’s interview with Scott Eyman was recorded on December 8th, 2021.

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney. March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took ownership of the movie empire that was Fox. For almost a century before that historic date, Twentieth Century-Fox was one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, and filmmakers. Its unique identity in the industry and place in movie history is unparalleled -- and one of the greatest stories to come out of Hollywood. This narrative tells the complete tale of the films, stars, intrigue, and innovations of the iconic studio that was. Martin’s interview with Scott Eyman was recorded on December 8th, 2021.

Martin Bandyke Under Covers for May 2022: Martin interviews Scott Eyman, author of 20th Century Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio 

New York Times bestselling biographer and film historian Scott Eyman joins us to discuss his book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise. It follows the story of Archibald Leach and his journey to becoming Hollywood legend Cary Grant. This is one of over a dozen books that Scott Eyman has written about Hollywood’s Golden Age, which also include John Wayne: The Life and Legend, Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Relationship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart and Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille. Today, our host Ann Bocock sits down with Scott Eyman to talk about Cary Grant’s early childhood in Bristol, England with an overbearing mother and an alcoholic father. Eyman discusses how the trauma of a broken family led Cary to sign up for an acrobatic troupe and seek out the world of show business. Eyman reveals how Cary Grant’s two conflicting identities affected his marriages and the acting roles he would take on. He also answers some juicy questions, such as: who were Cary Grant’s favorite leading ladies? Did Cary really turn down the role of James Bond? And who might be the Cary Grant of our generation? Get all the details on this week’s episode of GO Between the Covers! Connect with Scott Eyman: Website: https://www.scotteyman.com Twitter: @ScottEyman1 And connect with us! https://www.southfloridapbs.org/gobtc/ Facebook: @BetweenTheCoversSouthFloridaPBS Twitter: @WPBT2, @WXELTV

GO Between the Covers

New York Times bestselling biographer and film historian Scott Eyman joins us to discuss his book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise. It follows the story of Archibald Leach and his journey to becoming Hollywood legend Cary Grant. This is one of over a dozen books that Scott Eyman has written about Hollywood’s Golden Age, which also include John Wayne: The Life and Legend, Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Relationship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart and Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille. Today, our host Ann Bocock sits down with Scott Eyman to talk about Cary Grant’s early childhood in Bristol, England with an overbearing mother and an alcoholic father. Eyman discusses how the trauma of a broken family led Cary to sign up for an acrobatic troupe and seek out the world of show business. Eyman reveals how Cary Grant’s two conflicting identities affected his marriages and the acting roles he would take on. He also answers some juicy questions, such as: who were Cary Grant’s favorite leading ladies? Did Cary really turn down the role of James Bond? And who might be the Cary Grant of our generation? Get all the details on this week’s episode of GO Between the Covers! Connect with Scott Eyman: Website: <a href="https://www.scotteyman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.scotteyman.com</a> Twitter: @ScottEyman1 And connect with us! <a href="https://www.southfloridapbs.org/gobtc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.southfloridapbs.org/gobtc/</a> Facebook: @BetweenTheCoversSouthFloridaPBS Twitter: @WPBT2, @WXELTV

16. Scott Eyman on The Secret Life of Hollywood Legend Cary Grant

Welcome to Heilman &amp; Haver - Episode 48.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.   ANNOUNCEMENTS In the Mix - Prohibition Cocktails at Remedy Speakeasy We return to the time of Prohibition in this week's "In the Mix", with the Mary Pickford cocktail, mixed and served by the owner of Remedy Speakeasy in downtown Bremerton, WA, Alison Crow.  Then we sat down with our Mary Pickfords and talked about, well, Mary Pickford.  Check it out on our YouTube channel. Love Letters Arrive at WWCA A. R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” opens 10/15 at Western Washington Center for the Arts and runs through Oct 31st.  It is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the lost art of letter writing, shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and the deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.  Spanning five decades and numerous locations, Love Letters is staged simply, with two actors behind desks or sitting in cozy chairs, letting their words describe a world of emotion.  Get tickets today at wwca.us. Movies of the Decade - 2000's - Moulin Rouge (2001) Movies of the Decade at the Historic Roxy Theater presents "Moulin Rouge", Baz Luhrmans story of a poor Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris.  The film won two Oscars and stars Ewen McGregor and Nicole Kidman.  We’ll hit the stage at 6:30 followed by Jeremy Arnold for his final introduction of the series.  Don’t miss it.  Get your tickets at roxybremerton.org.   IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  New York Times Best Selling Author, Scott Eyman  Scott Eyman is the biographer of stars like John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda, Earnest Lubich, John Ford, Cecille B. Demille, and he joined us back in May for Episode 28 to celebrate the release of his last book Cary Grant: A Brilliant disguise.   Scott’s latest work “20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio” comes to us from Turner Classic Movies and examines one of the preeminent producers of films, filmmakers, and stars for 85 years, focusing on the man most responsible, producer and movie mogul Daryl F. Zanuck. Scott is a prolific author with three of his books New York Times bestsellers.  He has been awarded the William K. Everson Award for Film History by the National Board of Review and he teaches film history at the University of Miami.  Scott joined us from his home in West Palm Beach. Connect with Scott: Web: www.scotteyman.com Twitter: @scotteyman1 Scott Eyman Goodreads Profile Scott Eyman on Amazon Coming Up Next Week We'll be off next week preparing a special video episode featuring "CLUE" - the stage show based on the 1985 hit movie.  Keep an eye on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!  (And remember, "This is WAR, Peacock!")

Heilman & Haver - The Stage & Screen Experience

Welcome to Heilman &amp; Haver - Episode 48.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - <a href="mailto:heilmanandhaver@gmail.com">email us with thoughts and ideas</a> and connect with the show on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heilmanandhaver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/heilmanandhaver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heilmanandhaver/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. ANNOUNCEMENTS In the Mix - Prohibition Cocktails at Remedy Speakeasy We return to the time of Prohibition in this week's "In the Mix", with the Mary Pickford cocktail, mixed and served by the owner of <a href="https://www.remedyspeakeasy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remedy Speakeasy</a> in downtown Bremerton, WA, Alison Crow.  Then we sat down with our Mary Pickfords and talked about, well, Mary Pickford.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msCniexWjeo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check it out on our YouTube channel.</a> Love Letters Arrive at WWCA A. R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” opens 10/15 at Western Washington Center for the Arts and runs through Oct 31st.  It is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the lost art of letter writing, shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and the deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.  Spanning five decades and numerous locations, Love Letters is staged simply, with two actors behind desks or sitting in cozy chairs, letting their words describe a world of emotion.  Get tickets today at <a href="https://www.wwca.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wwca.us</a>. Movies of the Decade - 2000's - Moulin Rouge (2001) Movies of the Decade at the Historic Roxy Theater presents "Moulin Rouge", Baz Luhrmans story of a poor Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris.  The film won two Oscars and stars Ewen McGregor and Nicole Kidman.  We’ll hit the stage at 6:30 followed by Jeremy Arnold for his final introduction of the series.  Don’t miss it.  Get your tickets at <a href="https://roxybremerton.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roxybremerton.org</a>. IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  New York Times Best Selling Author, Scott Eyman Scott Eyman is the biographer of stars like John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda, Earnest Lubich, John Ford, Cecille B. Demille, and he joined us back in May for Episode 28 to celebrate the release of his last book Cary Grant: A Brilliant disguise.   Scott’s latest work “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094J3575X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20th Century-Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio</a>” comes to us from Turner Classic Movies and examines one of the preeminent producers of films, filmmakers, and stars for 85 years, focusing on the man most responsible, producer and movie mogul Daryl F. Zanuck. Scott is a prolific author with three of his books New York Times bestsellers.  He has been awarded the William K. Everson Award for Film History by the National Board of Review and he teaches film history at the University of Miami.  Scott joined us from his home in West Palm Beach. Connect with Scott: Web: <a href="https://www.scotteyman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scotteyman.com</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/scotteyman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@scotteyman1</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47714.Scott_Eyman?from_search=true&amp;from_srp=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Eyman Goodreads Profile</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Eyman/e/B001H6N7F6/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Eyman on Amazon</a> Coming Up Next Week We'll be off next week preparing a special video episode featuring "CLUE" - the stage show based on the 1985 hit movie.  Keep an eye on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!  (And remember, "This is WAR, Peacock!")

Heilman & Haver - Episode 48 (Guest Scott Eyman)

On this week’s episode, Sonny talks to Scott Eyman about his new book, 20th Century Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio. Zanuck’s reign as a Hollywood mogul ran through nearly every major technological and business innovation Hollywood saw in the first half of the 20th century and beyond, and Mr. Eyman’s book paints a compelling portrait of a producer as both businessman and artist. You can pick up a copy wherever books are sold (here’s an Amazon link for ease’s sake), and I cannot recommend it highly enough.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

On this week’s episode, Sonny talks to Scott Eyman about his new book, 20th Century Fox: Darryl F. Zanuck and the Creation of the Modern Film Studio. Zanuck’s reign as a Hollywood mogul ran through nearly every major technological and business innovation Hollywood saw in the first half of the 20th century and beyond, and Mr. Eyman’s book paints a compelling portrait of a producer as both businessman and artist. You can pick up a copy wherever books are sold (here’s an Amazon link for ease’s sake), and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Scott Eyman on Daryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century Fox

Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive, “captivating” (Associated Press) biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, one of the most accomplished—and beloved—actors of his generation, who remains as popular as ever today.Born Archibald Leach in 1904, he came to America as a teenaged acrobat to find fame and fortune, but he was always haunted by his past. His father was a feckless alcoholic, and his mother was committed to an asylum when Archie was eleven years old. He believed her to be dead until he was informed she was alive when he was thirty-one years old. Because of this experience Grant would have difficulty forming close attachments throughout his life. He married five times and had numerous affairs.Despite a remarkable degree of success, Grant remained deeply conflicted about his past, his present, his basic identity, and even the public that worshipped him in movies such as Gunga Din, Notorious, and North by Northwest.Drawing on Grant’s own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends, this is the definitive portrait of a movie immortal. Martin’s interview with Scott Eyman was recorded on November 9, 2020.

Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive, “captivating” (Associated Press) biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant, one of the most accomplished—and beloved—actors of his generation, who remains as popular as ever today. Born Archibald Leach in 1904, he came to America as a teenaged acrobat to find fame and fortune, but he was always haunted by his past. His father was a feckless alcoholic, and his mother was committed to an asylum when Archie was eleven years old. He believed her to be dead until he was informed she was alive when he was thirty-one years old. Because of this experience Grant would have difficulty forming close attachments throughout his life. He married five times and had numerous affairs. Despite a remarkable degree of success, Grant remained deeply conflicted about his past, his present, his basic identity, and even the public that worshipped him in movies such as Gunga Din, Notorious, and North by Northwest. Drawing on Grant’s own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends, this is the definitive portrait of a movie immortal. Martin’s interview with Scott Eyman was recorded on November 9, 2020.

Martin Bandyke Under Covers for June 2021: Martin interviews Scott Eyman, author of Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise.

Welcome to Heilman &amp; Haver - Episode 28.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.   IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Scott Eyman Scott Eyman is the author or co-author of 15 books, including Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille, Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer, and Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford.  Scott also penned the bestseller John Wayne and (with actor Robert Wagner) the bestsellers Pieces of My Heart and You Must Remember This. He also wrote Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart and, his latest, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise.  Scott was formerly the literary critic at The Palm Beach Post, writes book reviews for The Wall Street Journal, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. Connect with Scott on Facebook Follow Scott on Twitter   COMING NEXT WEEK:  Tracey Goessel Tracey is the founder of the Film Preservation Society and author of The First King of Hollywood: The Life of Douglas Fairbanks.  Fairbanks was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films and was also a screenwriter, director, producer, and a founding member of United Artists alongside his wife Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and D. W. Griffith.  We’re looking forward to learning more about this legend of early Hollywood and his lasting impact on the film industry with Tracey.

Welcome to Heilman &amp; Haver - Episode 28.  We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - <a href="mailto:heilmanandhaver@gmail.com">email us with thoughts and ideas</a> and connect with the show on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heilmanandhaver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/heilmanandhaver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heilmanandhaver/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Scott Eyman Scott Eyman is the author or co-author of 15 books, including <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Empire-of-Dreams/Scott-Eyman/9780743289566" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille</a>, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lion-of-Hollywood/Scott-Eyman/9780743269179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of Louis B. Mayer</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/319902.Print_the_Legend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print the Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford</a>.  Scott also penned the bestseller <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-Wayne-The-Life-and-Legend/Scott-Eyman/9781439199596" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Wayne</a> and (with actor Robert Wagner) the bestsellers <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4209069-pieces-of-my-heart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pieces of My Heart</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18114061-you-must-remember-this" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Must Remember This</a>. He also wrote <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hank-and-Jim/Scott-Eyman/9781501102189" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart</a> and, his latest, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cary-Grant/Scott-Eyman/9781501192111" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise</a>.  Scott was formerly the literary critic at The Palm Beach Post, writes book reviews for The Wall Street Journal, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. Connect with Scott on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ScottEyman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Follow Scott on <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottEyman1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> COMING NEXT WEEK:  Tracey Goessel Tracey is the founder of the <a href="https://filmpreservationsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Film Preservation Society</a> and author of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25246480-the-first-king-of-hollywood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The First King of Hollywood: The Life of Douglas Fairbanks</a>.  Fairbanks was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films and was also a screenwriter, director, producer, and a founding member of United Artists alongside his wife Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, and D. W. Griffith.  We’re looking forward to learning more about this legend of early Hollywood and his lasting impact on the film industry with Tracey.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 28 (Guest Scott Eyman)

The new book Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise is the latest in a long line of superior biographies written by Scott Eyman, a lifelong movie buff and friend of the family. Scott shares his experiences getting to “know” people he never met and capturing their essence, from the contentious director John Ford to the epic-making Cecil B. DeMille…along with Mary Pickford, Henry Fonda, James Stewart and John Wayne. He’s also collaborated with Robert Wagner on three popular books. Leonard and Jessie ask how he manages to get inside these famous figures and make them come to life on the printed page.

The new book Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise is the latest in a long line of superior biographies written by Scott Eyman, a lifelong movie buff and friend of the family. Scott shares his experiences getting to “know” people he never met and capturing their essence, from the contentious director John Ford to the epic-making Cecil B. DeMille…along with Mary Pickford, Henry Fonda, James Stewart and John Wayne. He’s also collaborated with Robert Wagner on three popular books. Leonard and Jessie ask how he manages to get inside these famous figures and make them come to life on the printed page.

More than thirty years after Grant’s death, biographer Scott Eyman sheds new light on the life of the Hollywood icon in CARY GRANT: A Brilliant Disguise ( Simon &amp; Schuster), drawing on Grant’s own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends. About the author Scott Eyman was     formerly the literary critic at The     Palm Beach Post and is the author or coauthor of 14 books, including     the bestseller John Wayne and     (with actor Robert Wagner) the bestsellers Pieces of My Heart and You     Must Remember This. Among his other books are Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James     Stewart; Empire of Dreams: The     Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille; Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of     Louis B. Mayer; and Print the     Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford. Eyman also writes book reviews     for The Wall Street Journal, and     has written for The New York Times,     the Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune, as well as     practically every film magazine extinct or still extant. He and his wife,     Lynn, live in West Palm Beach.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support

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More than thirty years after Grant’s death, biographer Scott Eyman sheds new light on the life of the Hollywood icon in CARY GRANT: A Brilliant Disguise ( Simon &amp; Schuster), drawing on Grant’s own papers, extensive archival research, and interviews with family and friends. About the author Scott Eyman was     formerly the literary critic at The     Palm Beach Post and is the author or coauthor of 14 books, including     the bestseller John Wayne and     (with actor Robert Wagner) the bestsellers Pieces of My Heart and You     Must Remember This. Among his other books are Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James     Stewart; Empire of Dreams: The     Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille; Lion of Hollywood: The Life and Legend of     Louis B. Mayer; and Print the     Legend: The Life and Times of John Ford. Eyman also writes book reviews     for The Wall Street Journal, and     has written for The New York Times,     the Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune, as well as     practically every film magazine extinct or still extant. He and his wife,     Lynn, live in West Palm Beach.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support</a>

Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise By Scott Eyman

Scott Eyman returns to discuss his new book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise