byrd

Todd Schall-Vess has been manager of the Byrd Theatre for almost 20 years. The Byrd was built in 1928 and is a historic landmark. It’s also one of Colin’s own 7 Wonders of the World. In this episode, Colin talks with him about trying to make money in the movie biz, events at the Byrd, and Todd’s favorite movies.

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Colin Woodward is a writer, historian, archivist, and recovering podcaster. His latest book is Country Boy: the Roots of Johnny Cash, winner of the Ragsdale Award for best book on Arkansas history, 2022. He has also written for the Civil War Times, Civil War Monitor, Arkansas Times, Style Weekly (Richmond, Va.), and other publications. He is a frequent contributor to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. He lives in Richmond.

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