Episodes
We embark on a delightful journey back to Aaron Pacentine's Family Films Productions past interviews. In this special interview podcast, we fondly reminisce about the year 2010, a year that brought us a remarkable interview Melissa Sue Anderson, known for her heartwarming portrayal of Mary Ingalls on the beloved television series, 'Little House on the Prairie.' Thank you "Mike Purdey" Melissa Sue Anderson's indelible contribution to 'Little House on the Prairie,' a show that captured the...
Published 10/28/23
Published 10/28/23
Welcome to the Popcorn Podcast where extraordinary stories and remarkable voices shine brightly. In this special episode, we are back to November 2012, for the second captivating interview that our host, Aaron Pacentine, had the privilege of conducting with the exceptionally talented country music artist, Billy Gilman. Notably, Aaron and his website, familyfilmsproductions.com, has been big supporters of Billy Gilman for many years. This marks the second occasion when Aaron had the honor...
Published 10/17/23
#TheWizardofOz #JudyGarland Award-Winning Documentary Producer Aaron Pacentine Collaborates with Family Films Productions for Inspiring New Project Audio Drama Series - Beyond The Rainbow Indianapolis, Indiana - 8/19/2023 "A Journey Rekindled" follows the astonishing return of Judy Garland, the beloved actress who portrayed Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," as she miraculously comes back from the dead. Transported back to the Land of Oz, Judy is reunited with her cherished friends, Glinda the...
Published 08/19/23
Get ready to experience the untold story of the Elvis Presley family, narrated by a unique cast of AI actors, in an exclusive audio drama production. This captivating audio showcase details the birth of Elvis and Priscilla's eldest daughter, Elaine Elizabeth Presley, and the extraordinary journey she took growing up. From carrying on the Presley family legacy to dealing with the heart-breaking loss of her sister, Lisa Maire, this dramatic series pays a respectful and moving tribute to all...
Published 05/17/23
In the this first episode in Adventures in Oz, Dorothy is captured by the witch. Without her Ruby slippers she may not have any place to go. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familytv/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familytv/support
Published 04/12/23
A special first interview back from 2013 with Sandi Patty. The voice of all the voices. We had the opportunity to speak with her, and it was such a pleasureable experience. We talk about some of her music from the past in the 1970s and early 80s. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familytv/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/familytv/support
Published 10/24/22
As a well-known American actor, Eric Scott played Ben Walton in the TV film The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, which inspired the TV series, "The Waltons" which aired on CBS for several years in the 1970s and early 80s, as well as several reunion movies later in his career. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familytv/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/familytv/support
Published 10/24/22
Donna Stewart-Hardway April 2nd 1933 - November 12th 2008 Donna grew up in the 1930s and was involved in different films over the years. She had been known...to claim she was in the production of "The Wizard of Oz" and had known Judy Garland. To this date from what we understand there has not been any piece of prop and or costume with her name on it at all. At the same time, that does mean her story is not ture.  She is a pleasant woman, and think about it and come to your own conclusion....
Published 08/06/22
Kurt Raymond is widely acknowledged as the Master Oz Impressionist. He has been given that title and for good reason too! He can impression the voices of the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and even... the Witch ! He has been acting for over 10 years and performs regularly with a critically acclaimed Judy Garland impersonator. This is the VERY FIRST audio interview that Kurt has given that is online! I was honored to actually be the first person to do this.  Kurt has had a love for the...
Published 06/24/22
From 2005, an interview I conducted with Eric Shanower about his work, and his thoughts stories about the Oz books, and about his experience being a part of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the re-release of the Wizard of Oz film back on October 23rd, 2005 and going to the Oz Park when he was young in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 06/23/22
The official film trailer for REMEMBERING RETURN TO OZ is looked at by Family Films Productions and made available with the Family Films network. #fairzuabalk #returntooz #disney #cultclassic To buy the official film documentary check out https://vimeo.com/ondemand/returntooz  you'll be glad you did! Remembering Return to Oz is produced by Aaron Pacentine and directed by A. Schultz (Aaron Schultz).  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...
Published 06/22/22
An interview was recorded with David Shire, who wrote the music for "RETURN TO OZ". This was conducted by Aaron Pacentine, Aaron Schultz (A. Schultz), and Celia Foster. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familytv/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/familytv/support
Published 05/30/22
Over the course of the 1930s, Gef The Talking Mongoose became something of a media phenomenon. He appeared in numerous tabloid newspaper stories, and was investigated by paranormal researchers. (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71816/strange-story-gef-talking-mongoose) to learn more about the story. Lots of people didn’t believe (occasionally spelled "Geoff" and "Jef") the Irving family always said he was he was real —- really real. In the episode of the Family films Network we hear about...
Published 01/05/22
Aaron Pacentine hosts a panel with Artist, Jared Wagner,  and Actors Hunter Gomez, and Soren Folton. Aaron speaks with them about their opinions on others their age in entertainment, and what life is like for them both in and out of the spotlight and the public eye. The recording was done in the summer of 2007/2008 season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 08/20/21
Mary Elizabeth McDonough (born May 4, 1961),  sometimes credited as Mary Beth McDonough, is an American actress and writer, best known for her role as Erin Walton on The Waltons from 1972 to 1981. This interview was completed and recorded in 2010, with Mary and hosted and interviewed by Aaron Pacentine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familytv/message Support this...
Published 07/28/21
Christine Wyrtzen is a contemporary Christian musician whose music usually falls into the inspirational style. She was nominated for a Dove Award in 1982. She hosts a daily radio program, Daughters of Promise. She is an amazing individual, and someone who respects not only everyone - but she truly is a person that is an example of someone, who loves the Lord with her heart, mind and soul. Aaron Pacentine has known Christine, in some capacity since he was 16 years old, and respects her and her...
Published 07/28/21
Alison Margaret Arngrim (born January 18, 1962) is an American actress and author. Beginning her television career at the age of twelve, Arngrim is a Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for her portrayal of Nellie Oleson on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie from 1974 to 1981. (Sources - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Arngrim)  Several years ago, Alison and I were able to record a great interview full of memories...
Published 07/27/21
Endorsed by many, including many notable people. One of the munchkins had worked with Elaine Horn. His words on Elaine and her work portraying a Young Judy as Dorothy says it all, as you will see his endorsement below. Elaine shines as the best Dorothy - not just her portrayal but in her speech as well! In this very special lengthy interview, we hear many stories from Elaine about not only her work as Judy as Dorothy but the many oz events, appearances, and times she has had with the many...
Published 04/11/21
Michael Learned was born on April 9, 1939. She is an American actress, known for her role as Olivia Walton in the long-running CBS drama series The Waltons (1972–1981). She has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series four times, which is tied for the record of most wins with Tyne Daly. Three of the wins were for The Waltons (1973, 1974, 1976), while the other was for Nurse (1982).[1]  She additional was a part of the Waltons Reunion movies as well, in the...
Published 01/11/21
AARON PACENTINE'S FAMILYFILMSPRODUCTIONS.COM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VIDEO VAULT OF OZ YOUTUBE / SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL - ON INSTAGRAM PRESENTS A SERIES SAGA ON THE WIZARD OF OZ THEME PARK THAT WAS TO COME TO KANSAS CITY, KS! A JOURNEY INTO THE PARK - Part 1 - THE PARK THAT WAS TO BE A MULTI-MILLION THEME PARK ERMERSE FANS INSIDE THE WORLD OF THE CLASSIC 1939 M-G-M MOVIE - AN AUDIO INTERACTIVE JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE PARK AS TOLD BY AARON & BRYSON - SPECIAL SURPRISES AND MUCH MORE! In...
Published 05/20/20
A look back at the first episode of Returning To Oz - with Aaron Pacentine and Celia Foster from 2006. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familytv/message
Published 05/03/20
 Memories of Judy Garland - With Jim Bailey Jim Bailey appeared in over 70 television and movie roles, including appearances on Ally McBeal, Here's Lucy, Night Court, The Rockford Files, Switch, Vega$, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Carol Burnett Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Late Night with David Letterman, The Mike Douglas Show, The Dean Martin Show and The Joan Rivers Show. Bailey's fame began in the late 1960s when he created the "illusions" of...
Published 04/21/20
Enjoy an interview from the past - with Stephen Sisters. He had been an Oz collector for many years and created a number of MGM, Oz replica props from, "The Wizard of Oz".  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 04/09/20
Acclaimed and well known Elvis impersonator interview from 2006. Has performed as Elvis all over the world for many years and was a personal friend of mine. James Rompel, of Cleveland, an Elvis tribute artist and former Legends in Concert performer. performer in Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 18, 2013, in Ohio. He performed worldwide, from the Caribbean to Korea, and also had worked for the City of Las Vegas as one of the goodwill ambassadors for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority....
Published 04/05/20