Dorothy Kilgallen: A Legacy Revived

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast

GRI Entertainment

Society & Culture, Film Interviews, True Crime, Tv & Film

4.7 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

This episode of the Hollywood Godfather podcast, Gianni & Jeanie pay tribute to Dorothy Kilgallen, a renowned journalist and investigative reporter who died under mysterious circumstances 60 years ago. Guest Mark Shaw discusses his research on Kilgallen's work and death, while New York City Councilman Robert Holden talks about his efforts to honor her memory by renaming a street near her former home as 'Dorothy Kilgallen Way.' They touch on Kilgallen's investigations into the JFK assassination, the challenges faced in reopening her case, and the importance of giving her the recognition she deserves. The podcast also details plans for a public ceremony on November 8th to officially rename the street.

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0:00.0	From Sinatra, swing to Brando stage.
0:03.0	Maryland's grace to JFK's age.
0:08.0	It's Johnny Russell, Hollywood's own.
0:12.0	With Jeannie Raymond's secrets are shown.
0:16.0	Hollywood Godfather
0:22.1	Welcome, everybody.
0:28.0	It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast.
0:31.6	And let me introduce my co-host, Jeannie Raymond.
0:35.6	Hello, everyone.
0:37.0	Thanks for listening. We're really excited about today's show. Hello, everyone. Thanks for listening.
0:38.1	We're really excited about today's show.
0:40.7	Today's show is such a tribute to a great woman.
0:44.5	I can't believe she's passed for 60 years.
0:48.7	Mark Shore and I, which was joining us in a few minutes, along with Robert, who made this all happen for us,
0:56.8	and they're dedicating, well, I'm going to tell you all that. Let them tell you.
1:01.1	But, Mark, how are you, my friend?
1:04.8	Well, good. And thank you for having me on the show. Again, I really appreciate it, Gianni. Thank you.
1:12.0	Would you please introduce Robert and his full credential so our audience knows the dignitary we have tonight, please?
1:19.3	We sure do, and he's all dressed up there. He looks terrific. Bob Holden is somebody that I didn't
1:25.0	know too much about until maybe Bob can correct me,
1:27.7	but maybe a year or so ago.
1:30.1	He got in touch with me and told me that he had, I believe, as I recall,
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