Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 5-10-2026

Monologue: 

Remembering Ted Turner and his legacy with Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies

Guest:

Steve Randisi, Entertainment historian and the author of "Penny Singleton: A Biography"

Topic: Penny Singleton's role as the voice of Jane Jetson on "The Jetsons"; Meeting Joan Crawford and her ex-husband Douglas Fairbanks Jr; His unconventional photo with Shirley Jones of "The Partridge Family"

A tribute to Joe's mom and grandmothers on Mother's Day

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 5-10-2026
Monologue:&nbsp;
Remembering Ted Turner and his legacy with Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies
Guest:
Steve Randisi, Entertainment historian and the author of "Penny Singleton: A Biography"
Topic: Penny Singleton's role as the voice of Jane Jetson on "The Jetsons"; Meeting Joan Crawford and her ex-husband Douglas Fairbanks Jr; His unconventional photo with Shirley Jones of "The Partridge Family"
A tribute to Joe's mom and grandmothers on Mother's Day

"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

"Nostalgia Tonight" is a love letter to show business and Americana. Join your host, Joe Sibilia, as he takes you on a journey through time to examine the people, places, and phenomena that have shaped popular culture.

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

From Jane Jetson to Joan Crawford — A Mother’s Day Celebration

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-19-2026

This week on "Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia," Joe talks with Anthony C. Ferrante, the director of the "Sharknado" films about his latest film, "Water Park Shark," the label "So bad, it's good," directing Richard Kind, and much more. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," you'll go inside Joe Sibilia's vault to hear Joe's 2017 interview with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Alice and the voice of Wendy in Walt Disney's "Peter Pan." 

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-19-2026
This week on "Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia," Joe talks with Anthony C. Ferrante, the director of the "Sharknado" films about his latest film, "Water Park Shark," the label "So bad, it's good," directing Richard Kind, and much more. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," you'll go inside Joe Sibilia's vault to hear Joe's 2017 interview with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Alice and the voice of Wendy in Walt Disney's "Peter Pan."&nbsp;

Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Alice in Wonderland; Anthony C. Ferrante, Director of the "Sharknado" films

This week's guest:

James Curtis, author of "Comedy is a Grim Business: The Making of 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'"

Topic: How the film got started; Stanley Kramer and "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T"; The reception of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" on the heels of the John F. Kennedy assassination; Casting the Fire Chief; The origins of the Big W

This week's guest:
James Curtis, author of "Comedy is a Grim Business: The Making of 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'"
Topic: How the film got started; Stanley Kramer and "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T"; The reception of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" on the heels of the John F. Kennedy assassination; Casting the Fire Chief; The origins of the Big W

The Making of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-5-2026

Monologue: 

Fourth of July movies to watch- "Jaws" and "Jersey Shore Shark Attack"

Guest:

Bobby Valli, singer, entertainer, and brother of Frankie Valli

Topic: His "America" song; Growing up as Frankie Valli's younger brother; Getting his hair cut by Joe Pesci; His friendship with Frank Vincent; Frankie the Fly; Forging his own musical identity as a singer and entertainer

Fourth of July memories- Barbecues, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Dad's Dangerous Fireworks Extravaganza

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 7-5-2026
Monologue:&nbsp;
Fourth of July movies to watch- "Jaws" and "Jersey Shore Shark Attack"
Guest:
Bobby Valli, singer, entertainer, and brother of Frankie Valli
Topic: His "America" song; Growing up as Frankie Valli's younger brother; Getting his hair cut by Joe Pesci; His friendship with Frank Vincent; Frankie the Fly; Forging his own musical identity as a singer and entertainer
Fourth of July memories- Barbecues, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Dad's Dangerous Fireworks Extravaganza

From Jane Jetson to Joan Crawford — A Mother’s Day Celebration

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