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

"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

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

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;

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

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

Bobby Valli: Music, Memories, and His Brother Frankie Valli

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 6-28-2026

Joe Sibilia hosts a special broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight" from Times Square, and celebrates the history of broadcasting and entertainment from the Crossroads of the World with special guests Mark Malkoff, host of the "Inside Late Night" podcast for LateNighter and author of "Love Johnny Carson," and Bradley Clarke, host of "The Game Show Starring Bradley Clarke" who has worked behind-the-scenes on game shows including "Tic Tac Dough," "Match Game," and "Pyramid."

Joe, Mark, and Bradley discuss shows that emanated from the Crossroads of the World and the surrounding area, including "The Tonight Show" and "The Price is Right" from the Hudson Theater, "Who Do You Trust?" and "The Merv Griffin Show" from the Little Theater (now the Hayes Theater), "The Late Show," "To Tell The Truth," and "What's My Line" from the Ed Sullivan Theater, and much more! Plus, Joe hosts an off-the-rails game of "Times Square Truth or Dare"!

 

 

Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia | 6-28-2026
Joe Sibilia hosts a special broadcast of "Nostalgia Tonight" from Times Square, and celebrates the history of broadcasting and entertainment from the Crossroads of the World with special guests Mark Malkoff, host of the "Inside Late Night" podcast for LateNighter and author of "Love Johnny Carson," and Bradley Clarke, host of "The Game Show Starring Bradley Clarke" who has worked behind-the-scenes on game shows including "Tic Tac Dough," "Match Game," and "Pyramid."
Joe, Mark, and Bradley discuss shows that emanated from the Crossroads of the World and the surrounding area, including "The Tonight Show" and "The Price is Right" from the Hudson Theater, "Who Do You Trust?" and "The Merv Griffin Show" from the Little Theater (now the Hayes Theater), "The Late Show," "To Tell The Truth," and "What's My Line" from the Ed Sullivan Theater, and much more! Plus, Joe hosts an off-the-rails game of "Times Square Truth or Dare"!
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