Author Archives: Annette Bochenek

About Annette Bochenek

Dr. Annette Bochenek of Chicago, Illinois, is an avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the Hometowns to Hollywood blog, in which she writes about her trips exploring the legacies and hometowns of Golden Age stars. Annette also hosts the “Hometowns to Hollywood” film series throughout the Chicago area. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies and is the president of TCM Backlot’s Chicago chapter. In addition to writing for TCM Backlot, she also writes for Classic Movie Hub, Silent Film Quarterly, Nostalgia Digest, and Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine.

The Biggest Thing in Show Business

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Annette Bochenek

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were among the popular comedy duos during Hollywood’s Golden Age, acting as delightful foils to one another. Martin typically portrayed a suave crooner, while Lewis offered zany and energetic performances time and again. Murray Pomerance … Continue reading →