⚡️ Today on Jace Sits, I sit down with the Jimmy Stewart Museum to explore the life and legacy of one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. From his timeless performances to his courageous service as a WWII bomber pilot, we discuss Stewart’s incredible career, his impact on American cinema, and the museum’s efforts to preserve his story. Join me as we take a deep dive into the man behind It’s A Wonderful Life, his military heroism, and the lasting influence he left on both Hollywood and pop culture. ⚡️
🔗 Links & Resources
🌎 The Jimmy Stewart Museum: https://jimmy.org
❤️ Donate to The Jimmy Stewart Museum: https://jimmy.org/donate/
🧢 The Jimmy Stewart Museum Store: The Shop Around The Corner - The Jimmy Stewart Museum
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🎙️ Jace Sits is a podcast where history and pop culture collide-bringing you conversations that bridge the past and present. This podcast is a production of the RSU Radio Podcast Network.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Interview
1:04 Where The Jimmy Stewart Museum Was Built
1:16 How The Jimmy Stewart Museum Came To Be
1:57 What’s Currently On Display at The Jimmy Stewart Museum?
3:20 What Jimmy Stewart Movie Is Most Popular Today?
4:20 Jimmy Stewart’s Childhood
5:20 The Jimmy Stewart Museum’s Theater
5:46 Jimmy Stewart’s Involvement
6:43 Chasen’s Restaurant
8:08 Jimmy Stewart in the Military
10:21 How Did Jimmy Stewart Mix Hollywood and Service?
11:28 After The Service/It’s A Wonderful Life
12:17 How It’s A Wonderful Life Was Almost Forgotten
12:59 It’s A Wonderful Life Today
13:55 How Jimmy Stewart Changed The Industry
14:21 Jimmy Stewart & Native American Representation
15:11 The Mortal Storm (1940)
15:51 The Shop Around The Corner (1940)
16:16 Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullivan
16:55 The Jimmy Stewart Museum
17:36 Jimmy Stewart for President/His Political Beliefs
18:09 Favorite Jimmy Stewart Films
18:29 Harvey (1950)
19:10 It’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
20:33 Jimmy Stewart & Film Colorization
21:20 Close