The Secret to Vintage Hollywood (with Alison Martino)

Alison Martino, deemed "The Godmother of Los Angeles," sits down with Robin to recap the history, the drama, and the beauty of vintage Hollywood. The two talk about the ever-evolving entertainment industry, how social media changed the concept of "celebrity," and why old Hollywood was seen as the most glamorous era of them all. Alison recounts personal stories with Doris Day, Lucille Ball, Natalie Wood, and recounts the long feud her father had with Frank Sinatra. Robin and Alison talk about their favorite hot spots in LA while sipping on dirty martinis; if you have plans to visit LA, you NEED to hear these recommendations! Alison talks about her preservation efforts, fighting hard to protect the historical landmarks that we know and love. This episode will give you a front-row look at some of the most intimate details of Hollywood! More info at www.ivegotasecretwithrobinmcgraw.com Episode Resources: Alison's Website: alisonmartino.com Alison on IG: www.instagram.com/alisonmartino/ Vintage LA on FB: www.facebook.com/VintageLosAngeles www.ivegotasecretwithrobinmcgraw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices