The Last Ovation Podcast

Tommy Kirk was a classic Disney child actor, starring in dozens of films and making big money for the studio.  But as he grew older, his celebrity status waned until the fateful day when he was cast aside by the industry he sacrificed his childhood for.    Opening and Closing Music Credit: Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/iYOvAO1rAM0 License: CC BY 3.0 https://goo.gl/Yibru5

Jean Harlow, the Original Blonde Bombshell, was on the fast-track to becoming Hollywood's brightest new star.  But just 10 years into her career, Jean suddenly died, but the imprint she left in cinematic history, will live on forever.   Opening and Closing Music Credit: Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/iYOvAO1rAM0 License: CC BY 3.0 https://goo.gl/Yibru5

Annette Funicello was America's Sweetheart. Her fans loved her, and she loved everyone in return. A Mouseketeer for life, Annette was the Disney Queen, and she was simply "Annette". The Mickey Mouse Club Music - All rights to Walt Disney Productions

Tim Bergling created an electronica superstar named Avicii. Fans worldwide danced to his music and celebrities flocked to perform with him. Even with that popularity, though, Tim was struggling to keep going.

Luciano Pavarotti breathed new life into opera during a time when opera was being displaced. The King of High C's knew how to entertain the masses, and his songs still top the opera charts.

Susan Cabot never made it past the B-List in Hollywood. Her career was over before it had ever begun and she eventually lived a reclusive lifestyle until she was murdered at the hands of her own son.

Billie Holiday never had an easy life. From birth she had to fight her way to the top, and poverty was the only life she ever knew. And yet she remains one of America's most notable jazz performers.

Jon-Erik Hexum had it all. Good looks, a strong career and an adoring fan base. Sadly, it all came crashing down when tragedy struck on the set of his new television show.

Jim Croce was finally making it in the music world. But everything ended when a plane crash took him from us all. Luckily, his music lives on and Jim Croce will never be forgotten.

A trio of sisters from Minneapolis, The Andrews Sisters were exactly what America needed during World War II. But personal differences ripped the girls apart, shattering their professional careers. Tune in to hear their story.