The ice cream blonde— a dame known for her stunning beauty, sharp comedic timing, and unforgettable roles in films alongside legends like Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy— Thelma Todd’s rise to fame in the 1920s and 1930s was nothing short of meteoric. But behind her dazzling career and sparkling persona, there lay a life marked by secrets, scandals, and one of the most baffling deaths in Hollywood history.

In this episode, we’ll explore the extraordinary life of Hollywood’s doll— Thelma Todd – from her humble beginnings in Massachusetts to her iconic Hollywood stardom. And of course, we’ll dive deep into the mysterious circumstances surrounding her untimely death in 1935. Was it a tragic accident, or was it all applesauce? Join us as we unravel the enigma of Thelma Todd’s life and legacy TODAY on death in entertainment.

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Child stardom is a strange thing. One day you’re on the cover of Tiger Beat, plastered on every teen girl’s locker, and starring on a popular TV show with the guy from "Jaws." The next day, you’re chewed up and spit out like a piece of gum stuck on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jonathan Brandis was on top of the world at 17. At 27, he was gone. Behind the striking blue eyes and lovable smirk, was a river of sadness. This is the story of a young actor caught between who he was, who he wanted to be, and who the industry thought he should be.

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I want you to picture 1.5 million balloons floating through the sky. The year is 1986. And it happened in Cleveland, Ohio. The stunt was supposed to save the city, but instead it turned into a PR disaster. The streets were littered, the airport was shut down and 2 fishermen went missing.

It’s a story of good intentions, bad planning, and one very regrettable Guinness World record. We're going up, up and away, today on Death in Entertainment!

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