Category Archives: Books

“The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy” Book Giveaway (via Twitter November 2 through November 28)

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy” Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Book Giveaway Contest I am happy to say that CMH will be giving away FOUR copies of The Gag Man: Clyde Bruckman and the Birth of Film Comedy by Matthew … Continue reading →

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Five Timeless Andy-Barney Skits from The Andy Griffith Show (Exclusive Guest Post by Author Daniel de Vise)

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Daniel de Visé

55 years ago today, on October 3, 1960, The Andy Griffith Show debuted on CBS! In celebration of this wonderful Classic TV Anniversary, CMH is happy to welcome a very special Guest Blogger today — Daniel de Visé — Don Knott’s … Continue reading →

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Dover Classic Movie Book Giveaway (via Twitter September 28 thru October 31)

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Dover “Classic Movie Book Giveaway” Paper Dolls, Postcards, Stickers & More! Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Contest As I mentioned in my last blog post, I am happy to say  that CMH will be giving away FIVE fabulous Classic Movie Books via TWITTER, courtesy … Continue reading →

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Announcing our Fun and Fabulous Dover Classic Movie Book Giveaway!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Well this will be a Fun October for Classic Movie Book Lovers!!! Classic Movie Hub is happy to announce our next Classic Movie Book Giveaway, courtesy of  Dover Publications. Lots of Fun Books to giveaway!!! We’ll kick off the contest on … Continue reading →

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Classic TV and the Golden Age of Hollywood (Part One): I Love Lucy and the Birth of Sitcoms (1950s)

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Terence Towles Canote

 Lucille Ball, TV’s First Sitcom Star… Even in its early days, movie stars were no strangers to television. Many made guest appearances on various shows in the Fifties and Sixties. Bette Davis guest starred on Wagon Train (three episodes, nonetheless), … Continue reading →

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“Ziegfeld and His Follies: A Biography of Broadway’s Greatest Producer” – Exclusive Interview with Authors Cynthia and Sara Brideson

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

  “Ziegfeld and His Follies” CMH Exclusive Interview with Authors Cynthia & Sara Brideson  Cynthia and Sara Brideson’s latest book, “Ziegfeld and His Follies,” offers a comprehensive look at both the life and legacy of legendary impresario Florenz Ziegfeld. Meticulously … Continue reading →

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The “Forgotten Hollywood” Book Giveaway (July Facebook and Blog Contest)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

The “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our Forgotten Hollywood contest! This time we’ll be giving away ONE COPY EACH of Manny Pacheco’s  “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten … Continue reading →

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The “Forgotten Hollywood” Book Giveaway (July Twitter Contest)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

The “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History”Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for Twitter Contest Okay, it’s time for our next Twitter contest! This time we’ll be giving away TWO COPIES EACH of Manny Pacheco’s  “Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History” and “Son of Forgotten Hollywood … Continue reading →

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“Television: Rare and Well Done” Book Giveaway (via Twitter July 6 through August 1)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“Television: Rare and Well Done” Book Giveaway Qualifying Entry Task for TWITTER Contest As many of us Classic Movie and TV Fans know, Terence Towles Canote runs a fabulous Pop Culture blog called A Shroud of Thoughts — and he also tweets ‘classic’ information … Continue reading →

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“Judy & Liza & Robert & Freddie & Dave & Sue & Me: A Memoir” Book Giveaway (Facebook & Blog, June)!

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“Judy & Liza & Robert & Freddie & Dave & Sue & Me: A Memoir” Book Giveaway – Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest And, now, for our next contest… I am happy to say that CMH is giving away TWO COPIES … Continue reading →

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