“DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” - 7/20/2026 (149)

“DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” - 7/20/2026 (149)

From From Beneath the Hollywood Sign by Steve Cubine & Nan McNamara

July 20, 2026 · 33 min · Season 3 · Episode 149

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Steve and Nan explore the Hollywood Canteen, a venue where stars served and entertained servicemen during World War II.

EPISODE 149 -  “DANCING WITH THE STARS AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN” - 7/20/2026  This week on From Beneath the Hollywood Sign, Steve and Nan step inside one of the most magical places in Hollywood history—the legendary Hollywood Canteen! During World War II, some of the biggest stars in the world traded movie sets for serving trays, dish towels, and dancing shoes, all to give visiting servicemen and women a night they would never forget. Bette Davis, John Garfield, Marlene Dietrich, Hedy Lamarr, Rita Hayworth, and hundreds of others volunteered their time—and the stories behind the Canteen are every bit as fascinating, funny, and touching as you might imagine. So grab your dancing shoes and join us as we tell the remarkable story of the Hollywood Canteen. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Hollywood Canteen: Where the Greatest Generation Danced With the Most Beautiful Girls in the World (2012), by Lisa Mitchell and Bruce Torrence; “The Hollywood Canteen:Service and the Stars,” February 9, 2024, byBenjamin McVay, CinemaScholars.com; TCM.com; wikipedia.com; IMDBPro.com; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you…

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Hosts: Steve Cubine, Nan McNamara

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Books & works: The Hollywood Canteen: Where the Greatest Generation Danced With the Most Beautiful Girls in the World

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