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.

Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Annette Bochenek

Shari Lewis was a beloved ventriloquist and entertainer who charmed many audiences throughout her career–myself included. I loved watching her show as a child and adored her interactions with the various puppet characters she brought to the screen. She and … Continue reading →