Big Lee Marvin Fan

Kass Smiley
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A podcast dedicated to reviewing the life, career and filmography of one of Hollywood’s most illustrious tough guys, Lee Marvin.

Episodes

  1. Killin' Generals with Dwayne Epstein ~ Part Two

    05/22/2025

    Killin' Generals with Dwayne Epstein ~ Part Two

    In part two of this interview with the Ultimate Lee Marvin Biographer Dwayne Epstein, they talk about why Lee Marvin doesn’t have a star on the Walk of Fame. They chat about the movies Lee Marvin turned down and ones he could have had if he hadn’t died so young. They talk about Dwayne’s relationship with Kino Lorber, The Sons of Lee Marvin, and John Ford and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. They also get into Lee Marvin’s personal politics, Robert Aldrich and the political legacy of The Dirty Dozen, and if we think Quentin Tarantino is a Big Lee Marvin Fan.Lee Marvin: Point Blank by Dwayne Epstein 2013Buy Dwayne's book here https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Marvin-Point-Dwayne-Epstein/dp/1936182572Killin’ Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WW2 Movie of All Time 2023Buy Dwayne's book herehttps://a.co/d/hqintMY

    1h 6m
  2. Killin' Generals with Dwayne Epstein ~ Part One

    05/12/2025

    Killin' Generals with Dwayne Epstein ~ Part One

    In this two part interview, Kass sits down with the Ultimate Lee Marvin Biographer Dwayne Epstein. They talk about the origin of his new book “Killin’ Generals:The Making of The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WW2 Movie of All Time”. They chat about how Dwayne got into the Lee Marvin business, How he started writing Non-Fiction and How he got access to the Marvin Family. They chat about Robert Aldrich, What got cut out of The Dirty Dozen, the myth of how Lee Marvin got into the acting biz. Lee Marvin: Point Blank by Dwayne Epstein 2013 Buy Dwayne's book here https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Marvin-Point-Dwayne-Epstein/dp/1936182572 Killin’ Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WW2 Movie of All Time 2023 Buy Dwayne's book here https://a.co/d/hqintMY

    46 min
  3. The Fighting 4th

    12/07/2024

    The Fighting 4th

    In this episode we go deep to get a better picture of Lee Marvin, Marine Corps Veteran.  In June 1944, Lee Marvin almost died behind a tree on a beach in Saipan, this is his miraculous tale of survival. Books Cited:Lee Marvin: Point Blank by Dwayne Epstein 2013Buy Dwayne's book here https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Marvin-Point-Dwayne-Epstein/dp/1936182572 Marvin: The Story of Lee Marvin by Donald Zec 1980 Lee: A Romance By Pamela Marvin 1997Interview Excerpts: Portrait of Lee Marvin (1969) https://youtu.be/rWcDgXcexuY?si=jpIv4I713m2Uo5R2 Lee Marvin Revisited Youtube - https://youtu.be/YREOMipxLho?si=6T8PvunyYwiB388f BATTLE OF SAIPAN 1944  https://youtu.be/MChYbvPfGRQ?si=OVgyYGy7-yFkh-4F BATTLE OF SAIPAN 1944 WWII MARIANA ISLANDS CAMPAIGN PACIFIC THEATER https://youtu.be/6-XJlJCdsms?si=GCPs27smbs8hGvjW United States Invades the Marshall Islands  https://youtu.be/zhRZ4_pdfBg?si=qLeDT1zjS-YkShS_ Lee Marvin: Actor, WWII Combat Veteran Speaks on Combat https://youtu.be/NvgabBoWKPM?si=oCFhecL3qbH8RwbI 'Our Time in Hell' Marine Corps Documentary Film WWII (full length) https://youtu.be/kecVCYbHKYU?si=o64EE-TSYDVnZKWY Attack On The Marshalls (1944)https://youtu.be/6EJ6vexthqY?si=5WsmnE8gJcdfdAyQ Lee Marvin: a Personal Portrait By Sir John Boormanhttps://youtu.be/P9oHT6Ue7R0?si=pGprWU11ArIqnezA The content used in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used.

    1h 2m
  4. 02 Life with the Marvins

    09/12/2024

    02 Life with the Marvins

    A closer look at the lesser seen side of Lee Marvin, a quick portrait of life with his family and what it was like growing up a Marvin in New York City. Books Cited:Lee Marvin: Point Blank by Dwayne Epstein  2013Buy Dwayne's book here https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Marvin-Point-Dwayne-Epstein/dp/1936182572 Marvin: The Story of Lee Marvin by Donald Zec  1980 Lee: A Romance By Pamela Marvin  1997Interview Excerpts: Portrait of Lee Marvin (1969)https://youtu.be/rWcDgXcexuY?si=jpIv4I713m2Uo5R2 LEE MARVIN (1986) interviewed by John Gallagher https://youtu.be/Oz1N-ClLvhM?si=KLvRqcR99vtVchWA The content used in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used.

    22 min
  5. 01 Why We Love Lee Marvin

    08/29/2024

    01 Why We Love Lee Marvin

    The maiden voyage episode where we get all of the introductions out of the way, and I share some of my favorite Lee Marvin movies & moments just in time for the 37th anniversary of Lee's death. Films Sampled:The Dirty Dozen (1967)Reservoir Dogs (1992)The Big Red One (1980)Monte Walsh (1970)The Killers (1964)The Big Heat (1953) Books Cited:Lee Marvin: Point Blank by Dwayne EpsteinBuy Dwayne's book here https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Marvin-Point-Dwayne-Epstein/dp/1936182572Interview Excerpts:Playboy Interview: Lee Marvin; A Candid Conversation with the Hard-Bitten Heavy Turned Sex Star (1969)https://www.facebook.com/download/384984361022958/Lee%20Marvin%27s%201969%20Playboy%20interview.pdf?av=100000302863209&eav=AfYxHkhc4tPxZbEecJuXLVKF18NAYtw1_ynOOhPby6Y1Z7b-gPz-Elr12LUR21YSr4U&paipv=0&hash=AcrefiV73vv7tXpZ4O4&__cft__[0]=AZUikFGnyP9xmHe8NUdwoku8QjhMXA6MdRQrLqdKmRDZY_IZQ53rlTakQx1vQtadmXhpzETQgMlFIhPKqtkmY_P83M1tnjfmjAcJ95mGpTDe2OHD3lTDIbm1Utm7qXu6xPzuRfMop5tq1smvAXLyOJArd8WgNNhVdMBYoCPW_uhybxCcvNbtcg_5i-nk8bcnRBU&__tn__=H-R The content used in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All rights to the images, music, clips, and other materials used belong to their respective owners. I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used.

    36 min
  6. Big Lee Marvin Fan

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Big Lee Marvin Fan

    A preview of the maiden voyage of the Big Lee Marvin Fan Podcast, a retrospective look into the filmography of Lee Marvin.Films Sampled:The Dirty Dozen (1967)Monte Walsh (1970)Cat Ballou (1965)Interview Excerpts:LEE MARVIN (1986) interviewed by John Gallagher as part of The Directors Series: https://youtu.be/zLddV_xkhOs?si=ZZWG_rVIHDCZKQT-The Dirty Dozen - Behind the Sceneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OITXnKF-jw&t=13s Merv talks to Lee Marvin, 1985https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OITXnKF-jw&t=13s

    6 min

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About

A podcast dedicated to reviewing the life, career and filmography of one of Hollywood’s most illustrious tough guys, Lee Marvin.

Information

  • Creator
    Kass Smiley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Big Lee Marvin Fan