#Barrymore Episodes
Episodes that detail the history of the Drew/Barrymore clan of actors in Philadelphia
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March 13, 2026
119. Diana Barrymore - Too Much, Too Soon
A Hollywood story . . . or is it really a Philadelphia theater story? Our take on the life of actress Diana Barrymore, daughter of John Barrymore.
87
Oct. 25, 2024
87. Encore Episode: John Barrymore Comes Home
Like the ghost of Hamlet's father, the body of John Barrymore would not stay still . . . one dark night it suddenly appeared in the Philadelphia.
69
Feb. 23, 2024
69. On The Road with John Drew
The final tour of veteran actor John Drew Jr., from a memoir written by the actress Peggy Wood.
34
July 8, 2022
34. "Good Night Sweet Prince: John Barrymore Comes Home" - Special Episode
Like the ghost of Hamlet's father, John Barrymore wouldn't stay still and kept showing up! A chapter about Philadelphia's most famous acting family, from Wicked Philadelphia, a book by Thomas H. Keels.
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Nov. 5, 2021
20. The Duchess of Arch Street, Part Two
We continue our story of Louisa Lane Drew's life and career, covering the period from 1862 to 1897.
Guest: Susan Riley Stevens
19
Oct. 15, 2021
19. The Duchess of Arch Street, Part One
We begin the story of Louisa Lane Drew's early years, long before she became the grandmother of All Them Barrymores.
Guest: Susan Riley Stevens