Radio interview with Julie Adams

Last night, legendary actress Julie Adams, 83, talked with radio host/nostalgia guru Sonny Starr on the West Coast-based Star Talk radio show (Sundays, 9-10 PM PST). She sounded great and was happy to talk about her film career.

It was a fun interview: among the movies they talked about: Bend of the River, Bright Victory, Tickle Me, The Private War of Major Benson, and of course, the film that she will always be remembered for, Creature of the Black Lagoon. She said she always enjoys talking about that film whenever she is interviewed or attends conventions, and takes delight in knowing this is her signature film.

She remembered Bend of the River director Anthony Mann as a great pleasure to work with, and she has fond memories of filming on location in Oregon, around Mount Hood. (The film premiered in Portland, Oregon). She and Rock Hudson were good friends, and had a similar sense of humor. They made a string of films together.

She remembered Bright Victory as one of her favorite films that she made. Arthur Kennedy was nominated for an Oscar playing a blinded veteran's return to his hometown. She also talked about working with Elvis in Tickle Me, and said that he was always polite and was a gentlemen, never was full of himself on the set.