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Centered on movies, pop culture, and the enduring legacy of Jimmy Stewart, hosts Tim Vanderburg and Michael Hutton explore the films, filmmakers, co-stars, and cultural connections that continue to shape our appreciation of cinema today. Produced in affiliation with The Jimmy Stewart Museum in the actor and veteran's hometown of Indiana, PA, the podcast welcomes classic Hollywood fans, movie lovers, Jimmy Stewart devotees, and anyone who loves a great story.
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Film fans Tim and Michael discuss the groundbreaking MGM film The Mortal Storm, which depicts the dark rise of totalitarianism in 1930s Germany—and led to all MGM films being banned in the country during that era. Starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young, Frank Morgan, and Robert Stack, the film also features appearances by several future stars of It’s a Wonderful Life. Along the way, the ...
Tim talks to old pal and fellow Jimmy Stewart fan Michael Archer about his love for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Michael also shares stories from several days spent with actor Denver Pyle, who appeared in the film and amassed 267 acting credits across television and film, including Bonnie and Clyde, The Dukes of Hazzard, and The Andy Griffith Show. Learn what advice Pyle gave about making it as “a ...
On the heels of our episode detailing Jimmy's military history, we're proud to re-present this episode focusing on the history of one of Jimmy's most enduring friendships. Join host Tim Vanderburg as he visits with Scott Eyman, author of the best-selling book, 'Hank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart.' It's an excellent, well-researched account of the relationship between Stewart, ...
Joining us for this episode is Dr. Jared Frederick, Assistant Teaching Professor of History at Penn State Altoona and host of YouTube's Reel History. A lifelong Jimmy Stewart fan and supporter of The Jimmy Stewart Museum, Jared explores Jimmy's family military legacy, his service during World War II, and war-related films including The Mortal Storm (1940), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1954),...
Hosts Michael and Tim talk The Flight of the Phoenix—celebrating its remarkable ensemble cast led by James Stewart, Ernest Borgnine, Peter Finch, George Kennedy, and Richard Attenborough. Spoilers, for sure as they discuss the film's unforgettable character dynamics, the shocking reveal of Hardy Krueger’s engineer, the ingenious construction of the makeshift Phoenix aircraft, and the leadership lessons a...
It's time we covered James Stewart's Academy Award-winning performance in The Philadelphia Story, featuring Cary Grant (who gave his fees to the British war effort), and Katharine Hepburn. We explore why this beloved Hollywood classic remains one of the greatest romantic comedies ever made—with a few fun diversions along the way. (Tim tries a buttered Pop Tart at last!) Give it a listen and then leave us a rev...
Wrapping up our series on Westerns where Jimmy teamed with big co-stars, Michael and Tim take a look at the offbeat Western adventure Bandolero!, featuring Dean Martin and Raquel Welch. Having appeared on Dean Martin's variety show, Jimmy was keen to star in a Western with his TV pal. Both also enjoyed partying with Raquel Welch while on location. It's a fun one.
In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://j...
In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary and in anticipation of the November 2026 premiere of Jimmy, we're proud to re-present this insightful interview with Robert Matzen, author of Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe. This spectacular book chronicles legendary Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart's remarkable service as a trainer, pilot, and squadron commander in the United States Army Air Forces durin...
Continuing their theme of when Jimmy Stewart co-starred with people of equal stature, we're looking at Destry Rides Again featuring a captivating performance by Marlene Dietrich—whose name the hosts may pronounce about eight different ways.
It's an old-fashioned Western featuring comedy, action, and drama, and further boosted Jimmy's ascension to the top of his profession. You'll see a number of familiar ...
Old pals Tim and Michael saddle up for The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), the third screen pairing of old chums Jimmy Stewart and Henry Fonda—and the third film in our series exploring Jimmy's westerns with equally prominent co-stars.
Directed by the legendary Gene Kelly—better known for dancing through movie musicals than directing westerns—The Cheyenne Social Club gives us Stewart and Fonda at their...
The official podcast of The Jimmy Stewart Museum is back, this time exploring an all-time Western classic—John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, featuring the legendary pairing of John Wayne and James Stewart.
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." But facts are facts: Michael shares a bit more about his father's high school encounters with rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly, and how his grandm...
Michael and Tim welcome actress Kathy Garver, best known as “Cissy” from the iconic television series ‘Family Affair'—now celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Kathy reflects on her remarkable journey in entertainment, from appearing in classic films such as ‘The Ten Commandments’ and ‘The Night of the Hunter’ to voicing Firestar in the beloved 1980s Saturday morning animat...
In this episode from 2016, actor, writer, and musician Bill Mumy ('Lost In Space') describes why working with Jimmy Stewart in 'Dear Brigitte' (1965) was his favorite professional experience, why he repeated Gloria Stewart's Sunday School class as a child, collaborating with comic book and science fiction author Peter David ('The Incredible Hulk,' 'Star Trek') and what continues to drive him creatively.
Director Aaron Burns shares his inspiration and vision for the upcoming film 'Jimmy' (2026), starring KJ Apa. Filmed entirely in Ireland, the movie follows Jimmy Stewart from his determined efforts to serve in World War II, through his rise from Private to Colonel, and into the making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' as he grapples with post-traumatic stress disorder. Don’t miss this one!
The episode that started it all: Carol Burnett! From 2016, Carol is just as warm in person as you would imagine.
She's also every bit as busy now as she was then. (Have you seen 'Palm Royale'?)
Don't miss Carol talking about her time together with good friend Jimmy Stewart, and sharing memories of her landmark television series, 'The Carol Burnett Show.'
In association with The Jimmy Stewart Museum https://...
Michael and Tim discuss the final film in their look at Jimmy Stewart’s biographical movies: Carbine Williams (1952), about the man who developed the floating chamber in automatic weapons—a key innovation behind the M1 Carbine rifle used in World War II—while serving time in prison.
Along the way, they share favorite prison movies and invention stories, including The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and ...
Continuing their discussion of Jimmy Stewart's biopics, Tim and Michael talk about the feel-good baseball movie The Stratton Story (1949)—the inspiring account of pitcher Monty Stratton, who mounted a comeback after losing his leg in a hunting accident. Along the way, they discuss favorite baseball movies, the film Project Hail Mary (2026), and director Frank Capra’s later work on science- and space-them...
Tim and Michael talk about The Spirit of St. Louis (1957), Billy Wilder’s chronicle of Charles Lindbergh’s historic solo flight across the Atlantic. Along the way, they discuss other historical figures James Stewart might have played—and both get a little loopy from the altitude.
Reach Tim and Michael at podcast@jimmy.org
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Hosts Michael and Tim begin a new series focused on the biographical films of Jimmy Stewart, starting with The Glenn Miller Story (1954).
How does this film compare to another musician biopic, The Buddy Holly Story (1978)? What is Michael’s connection to Buddy Holly—beyond growing up in Lubbock? And are these fellows obsessed with Jimmy’s frequent co-star Harry Morgan of M*A*S*H fame?
Join us as we t...
Concluding their look at the films Jimmy Stewart made with Alfred Hitchcock (with spoilers galore), Tim and Michael get into Vertigo (1958). Along the way they touch on the revival of The Muppet Show (2026), lunchboxes, and comic books for the first several minutes (with some Jimmy nods for good measure).
They also rank their favorites of the films. What are yours? Reach out to us at podcast@jimmy.org and you c...
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