Connecticut in the Movies w/ Illeana Douglas and Dave Boone

Connecticut in the Movies w/ Illeana Douglas and Dave Boone

From Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre by Fun for All Ages

March 17, 2026 · 1h 49m

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Frank Santopadre hosts a lively discussion with Illeana Douglas and Dave Boone about Connecticut's cinematic history, inspired by Douglas's book.

Take a cinematic tour of the Constitution State as Frank is joined by actress-author-film historian Illeana Douglas and Emmy-winning comedy writer Dave Boone for a lively and educational conversation inspired by Illeana's 2023 book, "Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia." In this episode: Burt Lancaster deconstructs his image, Gene Kelly directs a sex comedy (or two), Katharine Hepburn is labeled "box office poison" and Illeana's granddad steals "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House." PLUS: Appreciating Dana Andrews! The brilliance of Frank Perry! Illeana goes to a seance! Dave wins over Tony Bennett! The return of "Brush with Greatness"! And the secret origin of the Cesar Romero story!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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