Hollywood Goes to War: "Wild Bill" Wellman
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 24 June 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roger McGrath returns with another installment in our Hollywood Goes to War series. A U.S. Marine, former UCLA history professor, and author of Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes: Violence on the Frontier, Dr. McGrath has appeared in numerous History Channel documentaries. He’s also a regular contributor to Our American Stories, bringing his expert insight into the lives of Hollywood legends who served in America’s wars. This time, Roger shares the story of “Wild Bill” Wellman—Hollywood director, World War I fighter pilot, and all-around American original.
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