POP CULTURE CLASSICS with Greg Ehrbar

Author BRIAN SIBLEY, considered a preeminent expert on Carroll, Dickens, Tolkien, Disney, Lucas, and many others, details the history of “Alice in Wonderland” from page to screen, and what makes Walt Disney’s version among the very finest screen adaptations.

Those of us who have marveled when an all-time favorite film and TV scores or soundtracks re-emerge, or miraculously appears for the first time in decades, may have producer LUKAS KENDALL and his associates the thank. Lukas discusses the challenges of making these possible, and I mention a few favorites, with a special bulletin about a brand-new album project.

The extraordinary life of DESI ARNAZ, which he chronicled in the bestseller “A Book,” is discussed in a warm and witty chat with his daughter LUCIE ARNAZ, who discovered personal documents in Desi’s archive that she added to the new extended edition.

Multi-award-winning Oscar/Emmy/Tony Awards ceremony writer DAVE BOONE shares behind-the-scenes adventures with Steve Martin, Whoopi Goldberg, Carol Burnett, Milton Berle, and many others in this exclusive interview.

Walt Disney, Kirk Douglas, Rex Harrison, and other legends are recalled by MARK FLEISCHER, grandson of animation icon MAX FLEISCHER and son of legendary director RICHARD FLEISCHER, as he discusses “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” the original “Doctor Dolittle,” and more in part one of our exclusive interview.

More inside stories from MARK FLEISCHER, animation legend MAX FLEISCHER and son of Hollywood director RICHARD FLEISCHER, focusing on Betty Boop’s journey from cartoons to Broadway, as well as anecdotes about blockbusters including Soylent Green, Fantastic Voyage, Tora! Tora! Tora!, and more.

Hollywood life with actor Elinor Donahue (Father Knows Best, Star Trek, The Andy Griffith Show, Pretty Woman) and executive producer Harry Ackerman (I Love Lucy, Bewitched, Hazel, The Flying Nun) is shared by their son, PETER K. ACKERMAN, author of “Mom, Dad, Me, and Classic TV."

Exclusive behind-the-mike stories behind animated classics, from Rudolph and King Kong to Spider-Man and Marvel Super Heroes, are shared by TV veteran ELLIE COWAN as he recalls the career of his legendary father, actor/director/producer/announcer BERNARD COWAN.

Meet Hollywood voice actor DIANE MICHELLE, who talks about her work for Scooby-Doo, Disney Parks, and countless voices like Daisy, Vava LaVoom, Jane Jetson and  Aunt May, as well as and her cherished friendships with Daws Butler, June Foray, Will Ryan, Darrell Van Citters, Mark Evanier and  other industry greats.

SEAN and JASON MENDELSON celebrate classic PEANUTS animated films produced by their father, LEE MENDELSON. with memories of Charles M. Schulz, Bill Melendez, and particularly the music of Vince Guaraldi, which they are bringing to recordings for the first time.