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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age PodcastEp. 309- Dancing on the Edge-An Interview with Russ Tamblyn
Dancing on the Edge
Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Russ Tamblyn to the podcast! Brandon and Russ sit down to discuss several of the stories found in Russ’ memoir “Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood.” The two discuss his memories of films like Father of the Bride, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story and The Haunting.
RUSS TAMBLYN, is an Academy Award-nominated actor, dancer, choreographer, director, and artist best known as Riff in the iconic 1961 film West Side Story and Dr. Jacoby in David Lynch’s c...2025-05-2300 min
The Front Row NetworkCLASSICS-Dancing on the Edge-Interview with Russ TamblynFront Row Classics is proud to welcome Russ Tamblyn to the podcast! Brandon and Russ sit down to discuss several of the stories found in Russ' memoir "Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood." The two discuss his memories of films like Father of the Bride, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story and The Haunting. RUSS TAMBLYN, is an Academy Award-nominated actor, dancer, choreographer, director, and artist best known as Riff in the iconic 1961 film West Side Story and Dr. Jacoby in David Lynch’s cult-classic television show, Twin Peaks...2025-05-2337 min
Today in Elvis HistoryMay 11th: Elvis, Tamblyn, and the Sandwich IncidentIt's May 11th, and on May 11th, 1957, Elvis Presley met actor Russ Tamblyn—thanks to a connection through their mutual friend Nick Adams.Russ wasn’t just any actor—he was the acrobatic dynamo from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, later known for West Side Story and even Twin Peaks. He’s also the father of actress Amber Tamblyn. That day, Russ and Elvis hit it off, and soon they were working together on dance moves for Jailhouse Rock. Russ’s athletic style left a mark—the choreography in the movie’s title number became one of Elvis’s most i...2025-05-1101 min
A Word on WesternsRuss Tamblyn and Ruta LeeRuss Tamblyn and Ruta Lee reunite with host Rob Word and co-host RJ Word for a spirited look back at Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and the Golden Age of Hollywood. From barn-raising dance tales to gun-slinging stories with Glenn Ford, the duo trades memories that sparkle with studio-lot magic. Hear how a shovel dance saved a Western, why Michael Kidd’s choreography still dazzles, and what makes on-set camaraderie endure. This episode has nostalgia, laughter, and pure movie lore in one brisk ride. Tune in now and saddle up for timeless Hollywood legends, Russ and Ruta! 2025-04-2836 min
Hollywood ObsessedEpisode 106 – Dancing On The Edge With Legendary “West Side Story” Star Russ Tamblyn - Part 2In the second half of Tony's conversation with actor Russ Tamblyn, he reflects on receiving an Academy Award nomination for "Peyton Place." He shares experiences working with Elvis Presley in "Jailhouse Rock," discusses landing a role in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" without knowing how to dance, and describes filming the iconic number "Goin' Courtin'" with Jane Powell. He shares his experience working with Jerome Robbins on "West Side Story," emphasizing how strict Robbins was with the dancers. He recalls filming the prologue on the streets of New York and mentions that he developed shin s...2025-02-1042 minHollywood ObsessedEpisode 105 – Dancing On The Edge With Legendary “West Side Story” Star Russ Tamblyn - Part 1In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Mirosinterviews legendary actor Russ Tamblyn, who is best known for portraying Riff, the leader of the Jets gang in the classic 1961 Academy Award-winning musical “West Side Story.” During their fascinating conversation, Russ expresses his surprise that people still ask him about “West Side Story” all these decades later. He reveals that it took him 25 years to write his memoir, “Dancing on the Edge,” and describes the challenging process. Russ shares amusing childhood memories, like how his mother found him doing a handstand on a telephone pole and how growing up...2025-02-1042 min
Real Reel Talk - Horror EditionReal Reel Talk - Horror - Mini #1 - Little Devils: The BirthHey, horror fans! In this mini-episode of Real Reel Talk - Horror, host Josh Bell dives into the outrageous 1993 cult flick Little Devils: The Birth. Join Josh as he unpacks this hidden gem, a chaotic horror-comedy that’s equal parts bizarre and entertaining. Inspired by a recommendation from @benesbloodybits, Josh hunted down this rare film and discovered a world of cheesy charm where puppets, stop-motion effects, and a delightfully miscast Russ Tamblyn create a uniquely weird viewing experience.Expect laughs, camp, and chaos as Josh discusses the film’s endearing low-budget effects and Tamblyn’s standout performance. From j...2024-11-1508 min
Steven Jay Rubin’s Saturday Night At The MoviesRuss Tamblyn - Actor/Dancer Extraordinaire
Steve interviews Academy Award-nominated actor/dancer and now author Russ Tamblyn about his autobiography Dancing on the Edge, and his long film career, which includes such classics as "West Side Story," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "The Long Ships," "The Haunting," "Don't Go Near the Water" and many more.
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Book Vs Movie PodcastPeyton Place (1957) Grace Metalious, Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, and Russ TamblynBook Vs. Movie: Peyton PlaceThe 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 MoviePeyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American...2024-09-091h 30
OutWithDanEP 131 - Russ Tamblyn - DANCING ON THE EDGEThe Multi-Talented and Formidable Russ Tamblyn joins Dan this week to talk about his passion for Art, both on screen and off. Russ has done a bit of it all and we get to chat about it. His autobiography DANCING ON THE EDGE is now out.
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Senses Working Overtime with David CrossRuss TamblynCatch all new episodes every Thursday. Watch video episodes here.Guest: Russ TamblynSubscribe and Rate Senses Working Overtime on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review to read on a future episode!Follow David on Instagram and Twitter.Follow the show:Instagram: @sensesworkingovertimepodTikTok: @swopodEditor: Kati SkeltonEngineers: Anya Kanevskaya and Casey DonahueExecutive Producer: Emma FoleyAdvertise...2024-04-111h 06
Grab: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.Dancing on the Edge by Russ Tamblyn, Sarah TomlinsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2461to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dancing on the Edge
Author: Russ Tamblyn, Sarah Tomlinson
Narrator: Russ Tamblyn
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 04-09-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 17 ratings
Genres: Art & Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Perfect for old and new fans alike, Dancing on the Edge is an intimate and powerful story about the singular life of one of our most gifted storytellers, artists, and stars of the silver screen.2024-04-0912h 26
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentDancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood by Russ TamblynPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672876 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood Author: Russ Tamblyn Narrator: Russ Tamblyn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 26 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Actor. Artist. Cultural icon. Dancing on the Edge A bold memoir of an extraordinary, singular life lived by one of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed figures: Russ Tamblyn. With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ Tamblyn is a cherished figure to name among cinephiles and po...2024-04-0903 min
Listen to New Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood by Russ TamblynPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672876 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood Author: Russ Tamblyn Narrator: Russ Tamblyn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 26 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Actor. Artist. Cultural icon. Dancing on the Edge A bold memoir of an extraordinary, singular life lived by one of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed figures: Russ Tamblyn. With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ Tamblyn is a cherished figure to name among cinephiles and pop cu...2024-04-0903 min
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood by Russ TamblynPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672876to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling through Hollywood
Author: Russ Tamblyn
Narrator: Russ Tamblyn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 26 minutes
Release date: April 9, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Actor. Artist. Cultural icon. Dancing on the Edge A bold memoir of an extraordinary, singular life lived by one of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed figures: Russ Tamblyn. With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ Tamblyn is a cherished figure to name among cinephiles and pop culture fa...2024-04-0912h 26Hollywood ObsessedEpisode 56 – Center Stage With Legendary "West Side Story" Star & Oscar Winner George Chakiris - Part 2During the second part of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor, dancer, singer and author George Chakiris, they discuss his move from Hollywood to New York to find work on Broadway, how he was cast in the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, after auditioning for Jerome Robbins for the London production of “West Side Story”– which he worked on for two years before winning the role of Bernardo for the film version directed by Robert Wise, his memories of filming the multi-award winning movie classic "West Side Story" with Rita Moreno, Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, and Russ Tamblyn...2024-02-2642 min
Retro Movie RoundtableWest Side Story (1961)RMR 0107: Special Guest Peter Warden from the Retro Reviews podcast joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis, and Nathan Lutz for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit West Side Story (1961) [G]
Genre: Musical, Drama, Romance, Crime
Starring: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Simon Oakland, Ned Glass, William Bramley, Tucker Smith, Tony Mordente, David Winters, Eliot Feld, Bert Michaels, David Bean, Robert Banas, Anthony 'Scooter' Teague, Harvey Evans, Tommy Abbott, Susan Oakes, Gina Trikonis, Carole D'Andrea,
Jose De Vega, Jay Norman, Gus Trikonis, Eddie Verso, Jaime Rogers, Larry R...2023-02-201h 37
G-Force: A Kaiju PodcastEp 52: Russ Tamblyn Lol (The War of the Gargantuas)Nick, Parker, Brendan, and new voice on the show, Elphie, (plus a little bit of Evan) gather to tackle 1966's The War of the Gargantuas! Plus Russ Tamblyn's infamous behavior on set, Haruo Nakajima being the greatest, Devo, a whole lot of nothing, and much more! Let's just hope the words don't get stuck in our throats!Introductions - (0:32)Introducing Elphie - (0:51)The War of the Gargantuas & Synopsis - (2:58)Opening Thoughts - (4:13)Story & Characters - (7:37)Monsters & Special Effects - (29:31)Score - (58:42)Stray Thoughts - (1:06:36)MVP - (1:07:31)Evan's Thoughts...2022-07-051h 28
On Monster Island - a Godzilla and Kaiju PodcastThe Film That Gave Us Maser Cannons and Brad Pitt (A Review of The War of the Gargantuas)Following up on their review of Frankenstein Conquers the World, your favorite kaiju hosts return to discuss its kinda, sorta, quasi-, pseudo-spiritual sequel - The War of the Gargantuas. It's a rip-roarin' rampage through this rubber-suited monster flick - a journey that leads you to maser cannons, tons of atmospheric lighting, a songstress that hasn't quite perfected her craft, Brad Pitt's origin story, and lots of Russ Tamblyn.
On top of the film conversation, Jake and Jay highlight some of the biggest and best toy reveals from Super Festival Extra Volume 2 and go through Jay's army-building weekly pi...2022-05-131h 20
TV Confidential with Ed RobertsonThe Brothers Grimm on Blu-rayTVC 577.2: Greg Ehrbar talks to Ed about the Blu-ray release of The Wonderful World of The Brothers Grimm, a restoration of the 1962 fantasy musical starring Barbara Eden, Laurence Harvey, Russ Tamblyn, and Buddy Hackett that was not a huge hit when it was originally released, even though it was among the highest grossing movies of 1962. Want to advertise/sponsor our show?TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click th...2022-05-0521 min
Classic Movie ReviewsEpisode 213 - Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” 1954 is set in 1850 and brings together wonderful Western themed musical and dance numbers and the horrible kidnapping of six women. Stanley Donen was Co-Director of “On the Town” 1948 (Episode 2) and “Singing in the Rain” 1952 (Episode 20), but as Director of this movie the disconnect between music and behavior smash head-on.Jane Powell as Milly marries Adam Pontipee played by Howard Keel. Milly gains the respect of the Pontipee brothers. Russ Tamblyn plays the youngest brother Gideon who eventually exhibits greater common sense and maturity than any of the other brothers. In 2004 the movie was selected for...2022-05-0344 min
Fabulous Film & FriendsEp. 31 - Dueling West Side Stories Rumble Part ISend us a textIn this first part of 2, it's an all out rumble on Fabulous Film and Friends, as we compare and contrast the two visions of the classic musical West Side Story—the 1961 version directed by Star Trek The Motion Picture’s Robert Wise and the 2021 version directed by Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull’s Steven Spielberg. The first version starred Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. And the update stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez and Mike Faist. I’m joine...2022-03-2244 min
The Moustachioed PodcastioMP-086 The Phantom Empire (Honoring Russ Tamblyn)We journey back to the cocaine fueled 80's to talk about the 1988 Fred Olen Ray film, The Phantom Empire. A movie where Jeffrey Combs is supposed to be the hearthrob?? Additionally, this movie has a racist Mexican comedy bit that shocked me almost as much as the claymation dinosaurs.
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In 1964, Liberty Records released three singles and an album, The Standells in Person at P.J.s. The album was later re-issued as The Standells Live and Out of Sight. The band also appeared on The Munsters TV show, as themselves in the episode "Far Out Munsters," performing "Come On and Ringo" and a version of The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand".[9] In late 1964, they signed with Vee Jay and released two singles in 1965. Later in the year they signed with MGM for one single.2022-02-041h 04
Back to the Double R: A Twin Peaks RewatchS3, E5: The Return, Part 5: Case FilesTime to tune in, turn on, and rip ‘em a new one! We are amped this week—that’s DOCTOR Amped to you—and we are peeling back the layers of skullduggery and ill intent that exert their stranglehold on freedom. Dr. Jacoby is riding the airwaves with his golden shovel, and we at Back to the Double R are reading between the lines to get at the truth you solid citizens deserve about The Return, Part 5: Case Files. This week: Jonathan profiles the man of the hour, one Russ Tamblyn, and his dulcet t...2022-02-041h 14
Here's The Thing with Alec BaldwinRuss Tamblyn, from DeMille to David LynchAs we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec speaks with actor Russ Tamblyn. Russ was born in Los Angeles in the middle of the Depression to a chorus girl and a Broadway "song and dance man." His father had moved his growing family west to press his luck in the talkies. Russ was a showbiz kid and found his talent young: Cecil B DeMille cast him as the young King Saul in Samson and Delilah when he was just 13 years old. Stard...2022-01-2536 min
Shootin' Da BreezeEpisode 48It’s our West Side Story episode!!!
A narrative on America then and now!
Join us as we review everything West Side Story, from the music,
to the actors, locations and differences between the 1961 movie and the 2021 remake.
Thanks for joining us!
Steven Spielberg directs the 2021 West Side Story
His movies always have aliens in them but not this one
Dolly loves Leonard Bernstein and his music
Rita Moreno (Anita in the 1961 movie is in the Spielberg production)
It’s set in t...2022-01-121h 39
Podcast Cine en serieCine en serie - Programa 323 - West side story y Enredos de familiaOctavo programa de la décima temporada, el 323 del total, dedicado a la película "West side story" y a la serie "Enredos de familia". Os contaremos qué fue de Russ Tamblyn y seguiremos con nuestras secciones habituales. Muchas gracias a todos los que nos escucháis y dejáis vuestros comentarios en Facebook, Twitter (@cineenserie) e Instagram (@cinenserie). ¡Feliz navidad y nos vemos en 2022!2021-12-141h 01
5678: A Movie Musical Podcast22. West Side Story (1961)DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussions of racism, assault, gang violence, and gun violence.Welcome to 5678: A Movie Musical Podcast! Practice your snaps and buckle up for the 1961 West Side Story! Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, and the incomparable Rita Moreno! Get ready for some of the best goddamn dancing you have ever seen, a lot of poor choices, and a shocking amount of lip syncing. You've never seen a war council quite like this! So become a juvenile delinquent, stop a rumble, and meet us at the gym.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, a...2021-12-131h 11
Le pitch était presque parfait09 - DU CINEMA AU TOP - WEST SIDE STORYEPISODE 09 - WEST SIDE STORY
Bienvenue dans Du cinéma au Top, le podcast qui vous est proposé par l’équipe de Le pitch était presque parfait.
Comment passer du cinéma au top ? C’est simple, il suffit d’avoir une chanson qui marque et se démarque.
On a toutes et tous un tube dans la tête, une bande originale culte qui est dans notre playlist, et tout ça à cause d’un film.
Encore un bon prétexte pour parler de cinéma, me direz vous, et vous avez ra...2021-11-262h 00
RAGE Works Network-All ShowsTrek Untold-Episode 70Jill Jacobson, Vanessa from Star Trek TNG "The Royale" and Aroya from Star Trek DS9 "Broken Link"
Trek Untold welcomes the ravishing Jill Jacobson to the podcast, who you may remember as the clueless Vanessa from the season 2 TNG episode "The Royale" and the DS9 season four finale "Broken Link" as Aroya, the owner of the Celestial Café on the promenade who gets a date with Odo.
Jill has the craziest audition story ever of how she got her role on TNG, and tales of working with veteran actor Noble Willingham, trying to keep a s...2021-10-221h 30
Trek Untold: The Star Trek Podcast That Goes Beyond The Stars!70: Jill Jacobson, Vanessa from Star Trek TNG "The Royale" and Aroya from Star Trek DS9 "Broken Link"
Trek Untold welcomes the ravishing Jill Jacobson to the podcast, who you may remember as the clueless Vanessa from the season 2 TNG episode "The Royale" and the DS9 season four finale "Broken Link" as Aroya, the owner of the Celestial Café on the promenade who gets a date with Odo.
Jill has the craziest audition story ever of how she got her role on TNG, and tales of working with veteran actor Noble Willingham, trying to keep a straight face around Brent Spiner, and stories with Jonathan Frakes and Michael Dorn. Then it's onto DS9, her first t...2021-10-211h 30
SlimehouseCabin Boy (1994) - Max's Birthday Special"Would you like to buy a monkey?"
Max's birthday is given the swashbuckling treatment as the boys, with special guest Dorothy, dive into the 1994 slime-adjacent Chris Elliott curio Cabin Boy. We discuss the film's uniquely kitschy aesthetic, Max's David Letterman fandom, and the film's possible influence on SpongeBob Squarepants - stopping along the way, of course, to marvel in awe at a Twin Peaks-era Russ Tamblyn as a sharkboy named Chocki. Join us as, we podcast and stink - mostly the latter.
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Grindbin Podcast - Grindhouse and Exploitation Films263 - The War of the Gargantuas (1966)Summer sequel month 2021 continues with a movie that's a sequel... maybe... depending on the cut you watch. A classic Toho studios production featuring a very annoying Russ Tamblyn, Baby Frankenstein, plenty of insurance fraud, and a full musical performance; what more could you ask for in a bin movie!2021-08-112h 46
The Media MorgueIn the Heights x West Side StoryToday on the Morgue! The very special, very smart, and very funny Danielle Dougé (@fatblkbabe) is the Morticians' first-ever guest on this musical episode where we tackle Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' by way of Jonathan Chu and then tap dance back through time to the mack daddy of all race-fueled New York City summer songfests: 'West Side Story'. Scrub In!
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[28:00 - 1:18:15] In the Heights (2021) directed by Jonathan M. Chu; starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, and Le...2021-07-082h 01
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Academy Award Winning Actor, George ChakirisHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Academy Award Winning Actor, George Chakiris.He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.West Side Story had been running for a year on Broadway, and Chakiris auditioned for Jerome Robbins. He was cast in the London production as Riff, leader of the Jets. The musical launched on the West En...2021-07-0754 min