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The Jimmy Stewart Museum
The Jimmy Stewart Museum
Host Tim Vanderburg talks with people who were associated with actor and veteran Jimmy Stewart, and those influenced and inspired by his legacy.
Dec 14, 2023
Actor, producer, and author Jimmy Hawkins shares his experience playing Tommy Bailey in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), his thoughts on director Frank Capra and the film's impact, working in the early days of television ('The Ruggles,' 'Annie Oakley,' 'The Donna Reed Show,' 'My Three Sons'), and a recurring nightmare featuring Gene Autry. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Nov 15, 2023
Emmy-winning actor Brian Rohan talks about being cast as "a Jimmy Stewart type," the warm reception he gets when appearing in character as George Bailey from 'It's A Wonderful Life,' and his time spent in Jimmy's hometown of Indiana, PA and in Seneca Falls, NY (known as the inspiration for Bedford Falls). In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Dec 3, 2018
Film professor and author Joseph McBride talks about working with Jimmy on the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart, the actor’s legacy, and the release of the Orson Welles film, ‘The Other Side of the Wind.’ In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
May 20, 2018
In a “lost” interview from the late 70s, actor Jimmy Stewart talks to writer Pete Martin about making the film 'The Magic of Lassie,' his early days on Broadway, and his return to the stage for 'Harvey' with Helen Hayes. Copyright Pete Martin Estate and William Martin, used with permission. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Apr 29, 2018
Actor Jimmy Stewart and wife Gloria talk with journalist Pete Martin in their Beverly Hills home in July 1979 about what keeps them busy, Jimmy’s service in World War 2, and acting on stage. Copyright Pete Martin Estate and William Martin, used with permission. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Feb 21, 2018
In an audio interview found after 40 years, Saturday Evening Post writer W. Thornton “Pete” Martin talks with Jimmy Stewart at his home in July 1979, shortly after the passing of John Wayne. Copyright Pete Martin Estate and William Martin, used with permission. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Dec 5, 2017
Scott Eyman, author of the best-selling book, 'Hank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart,' talks about the actors' personalities, World War II service, and work with directors such as John Ford and Alfred Hitchcock. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
Aug 26, 2017
Peggy Helmerich (Peggy Dow) talks about working with actor Jimmy Stewart and director Henry Koster in 'Harvey' (1950), and ultimately leaving Hollywood to devote her life to family and charitable work. In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://jimmy.org/ Podcast artwork: Kristin Baxter Podcast theme: David Gorham Special thanks: Janie McKirgan
