Episodes

Wednesday May 19, 2021
#110: Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Kristen may be out this week but the Ticklish Trio holds down the fort by getting detective lessons from Buster Keaton! They're discussing 1924's Sherlock Jr., Buster Keaton's vaudeville past and the nature of silent comedy.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
#109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
We may not be gathering in-person this year for the TCM Classic Film Festival, but in its place we'll be sharing the top 3 memories we have from festivals past. We also have some podcast and TCM friends chiming in with the fest moments that make them smile.
Be sure to drop into our 3 TCM Film Festival Zooms (one for Patrons only) this week in celebration! Find out more at our Patreon.
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If we hit 1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram we'll give away a prize packing containing 2 out-of-print Fox box sets as well as a complete set of TCM Film Festival exclusive pins!

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
#108: Kym Karath on Child Star Stardom and 'Sound of Music'
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman.
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If we hit 1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram we'll give away a prize packing containing 2 out-of-print Fox box sets as well as a complete set of TCM Film Festival exclusive pins!

Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
#107: Bob Koster On His Father, Henry Koster
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Bob Koster joins Kristen and Kimberly to talk about his father, director Henry Koster. Hear about Henry's journey out of Germany, what makes his movies special, and Kristen confesses to not seeing a pretty significant feature.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
#106: Christopher Plummer and The Sound of Music (1965)
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Earlier this year we lost the great Christopher Plummer and in his honor we're talking about his star-making role in The Sound of Music. Though the role didn't immediately please Plummer we talk about his power as Captain Von Trapp, the majestic of the music, and why Hello, Dolly murdered the musical genre.
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Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
#105: Mildred Pierce (1945 with William Schoell)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Joan Crawford: The Essential Biography author William Schoell sits down with Kristen and Samantha to talk about Joan Crawford, her career at MGM, and her Oscar-winning role in 1945's Mildred Pierce.
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
#104: Julie Garfield On Her Father, John Garfield
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Two years ago Kristen sat down to talk to Julie Garfield about her famous father, actor John Garfield. The interview is finally out in honor of Garfield's upcoming birthday and his Star of the Month tribute. Kristen and Julie talk HUAC, a possible John Garfield biopic, and Julie's own acting career.
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
#103: Lana Turner Centennial
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
We're talking about not one but two features to celebrate the centennial of the ultimate glamour girl, Lana Turner. We deconstruct the Peyton Place (1957) and Imitation of Life (1959), as well as getting into the murky waters of the death of Johnny Stompanato.
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What Is Ticklish Biz?
Ticklish Business is a classic film podcast dedicated to honoring Old Hollywood and inspiring new audiences to enjoy the Golden Era of cinema. Hosts Kimberly and Samantha, along with a bevy of special guests discuss the stars, directors, and films of the classic world.