Ron Holmstrom Tribute

Although Alaska lost a shining star for the film/theater/television/arts community, we remember the legacy Ron Holmstrom leaves behind. Today's show features Ron Holmstrom sharing stories about his part in the movie, The Frozen Ground, featuring John Cusack and Nicholas Cage. We even had fun with Ron in our impromptu and chaotic radio drama, Inappropriate Product Placement Theatuh!

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To hear the full August 31, 2013 interview go to:

https://www.bigalaskashow.com/bas-shows-archive/100-million-viewers?rq=100

Actors Behind the Scenes

Actor/Meteorologist, Robert Forgit, and his acting coach, Mary McCusker, from LA join us! Robert attributes working with Mary key to getting a major role in the movie, “The Frozen Ground”, with Nicholas Cage and John Cusack. Mary came to Alaska to work on the movie “Big Miracle” and fell in love with it. Plus, Mary discusses her new book, Auditioning: What They Say When You Leave the Room. (See Book Review Section) 

Taken in the makeup trailer during the filming of “Big Miracle”, Mary wears this original coat from cast member Ahmao Sweeney's grandmother, an Inupiat native Alaskan. Mary developed a special relationship with the Native Alaskan cast, and as Mary said, “I fell in love with Alaska!”

We recall a longtime Thanksgiving tradition, the Great Alaska Shootout, and revisit the first UAA basketball team, the Sourdoughs!

Sara Juday, author of From Sourdoughs to Seawolves discusses the first University of Alaska Anchorage basketball team.

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