Episode 40 - Tommy Kirk

The Last Ovation Podcast by Melissa Thurman

Sep 6, 202231:04TV & Film

Tommy Kirk was a classic Disney child actor, starring in dozens of films and making big money for the studio. But as he grew older, his celebrity status waned until the fateful day when he was cast aside by the industry...

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