It’s one of the wildest scandals in Hollywood history: In 1951, major Hollywood producer Walter Wanger (Jon Hamm) went to prison for shooting an agent who he suspected was having an affair with Joan Bennett (Zooey Deschanel), Wanger’s actress wife. When the dust settled, Wanger was accepted back into Hollywood’s inner circle with open arms, while a puritan panic virtually ended Bennett’s career in movies and her family would never be the same. How did Joan — the youngest member of one of America’s most famous acting families, and one of the key femme fatales of 1940s film noir — end up a real-life fallen woman, paying a public price for her husband’s crimes? In this limited podcast series, Joan and Walter’s granddaughter/filmmaker Vanessa Hope, and film historian/podcaster Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This), tell the untold story of the Bennett/Wanger romance and professional partnership — a film noir played out in real life.

We dive into the extraordinary life of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, charting her evolution from beauty queen to Bollywood sensation, and her groundbreaking success in Hollywood. It examines her versatile career as an actress, producer, and singer, while highlighting her impactful philanthropic work and role as a cultural ambassador. The narrative explores Chopra's influence on global entertainment, her advocacy for diversity, and her journey as a businesswoman and style icon, offering listeners an inspiring portrait of a modern, multifaceted celebrity who continues to break barriers and redefine success on the international stage.

Merry Monday and welcome to the year round podcast that explores classic Holiday movies and TV specials.