The Rialto Report: 10 Years Old This Week!

The Rialto Report: 10 Years Old This Week!

Ten years ago this week, on January 13 2013, The Rialto Report launched. With no fanfare, publicity, or social media announcement, we posted a brief article remembering (who else?) Jamie Gillis.

The vision for The Rialto Report was simple: to tell the stories of the so-called ‘Golden Age’ of adult films through new and unpublished research, photographs, and interviews with the participants themselves.

In the ten years since then:

The last ten years have been a wild, entertaining, and rewarding experience – and we only hope that we have conveyed some of that to our listeners and readers.

Most of all, we send thanks to everyone who we have interviewed or who has helped us over the years, and to everyone who has listened, read, commented, emailed, or liked what we have done – we appreciate you all.

This week, we wanted to take a moment to look back – with a selection of behind-the-scenes photographs and memories from Rialto Report events over the last ten years. Happy Birthday, Rialto Report.

With thanks to JJ Marsh for sending us the featured poster for this article.

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Christy CanyonChristy Canyon (‘Christy Canyon: A Twelve O’Clock Girl in a Nine O’Clock Town – Podcast 90‘) and Rob Spallone

 

Michael GauntMichael Gaunt (‘Barbara Broadcast: A Podcast in Four Courses – Podcast 15‘) with R. Bolla

 

Phil PrincePhil Prince (‘Avon Films: Phil Prince’s Story – Podcast 87‘) in the 1980s and shortly before he passed in 2019

 

Sue NeroSue Nero (‘Sue Nero: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More’ – Podcast 125‘) on Zoom about to start the Rialto Report interview

 

Dave RubyDave Ruby (‘Whatever Happened to Dave Ruby?‘) celebrating his birthday

 

Robert Kerman (‘R. Bolla: Adult Film’s Method Actor – Podcast 12‘)

 

Jerry Butler (‘Jerry Butler: Young, Wild and Wonderful – Podcast 37‘) visited Rialto Towers for his interview in 2014

 

Paul ThomasPaul Thomas after his Rialto Report interview (‘Paul Thomas: The 10 Provocations of PT – Podcast 88 & 89‘)

 

Veronica HartVeronica Hart (‘Veronica Hart: Hart to Heart – Podcast 60‘) hiking in Los Angeles

 

Tiffany ClarkTiffany Clark (‘Tiffany Clark: No Simple Yes or No – Podcast 63‘) after her interview with April Hall

 

SekaSeka (‘Seka: The Platinum Princess Speaks – Podcast 23‘) with her limited edition Rialto Report t-shirt

 

Johnnie KeyesJohnnie Keyes (‘Johnnie Keyes: The Man Behind The Green Door – Podcast 59‘) (with C.J. Laing) at the AVN Awards

 

John BucoThe elusive John Buco (‘John Buco: The Double Life of Water Power’s Mystery Man‘) emerged from hiding!

 

John AmeroJohn Amero (‘John Amero and ‘Body of a Female’ – Podcast 01‘), subject of our first ever podcast

 

Jean SilverJean Silver (‘Jeanne Silver: Real Wild Child – Podcast 08‘) with old friend Tiffany Clark

 

Howard ZiehmAdult film and theater owner pioneer, Howard Ziehm (‘Howard Ziehm: Mona… (and marijuana, music, and M.I.T.) – Podcast 48‘)

 

Ginger LynnGinger Lynn (‘Ginger Lynn: The Girl Next Door – Podcast 43‘) with lifelong friend, Christy Canyon

 

Carl ParkerCarl Parker (‘Unexpected Outcomes: Carl Parker and David Savage‘), star of Radley Metzger’s ‘The Image’ and ‘Score’

 

Candida RoyalleCandida Royalle (‘Candida Royalle: ‘Femme’, Feminism, and a Female Icon – Podcast 35‘) with fellow Club 90 member, Veronica Vera

 

Marc WalliceMarc Wallice – interview unpublished

 

Jutka GozLegendary cheesecake model and S&M model Jutka Goz (‘The Search for the Model in the Picture: A Story of Leather Boots, Whips, and High Heels‘) at lunch after the Rialto interview

 

Jennifer WellesJennifer Welles at her home in Arizona (‘Jennifer Welles: The Lady Vanishes – Podcast 03‘)

 

George McDonald‘Behind The Green Door’s George McDonald, (‘George McDonald: The First Adult Film Star – Podcast 54‘) at home in Sausalito, CA

 

Florinda BolkanItalian Giallo star, Florinda Bolkan, at her home north of Rome. Italy in 2015

 

Catherine BurgessCatherine Burgess, star of Through the Looking Glass – unpublished interview

 

Carter StevensCarter Stevens (‘Carter Stevens: A Porn Renaissance Man – Podcast 07‘) at home in Pennsylvania

 

AlexandriaRialto Report favorite, Alexandria (‘Alexandria: A Mystery Is Solved‘)

 

Barbara DareBarbara Dare (‘Barbara Dare: A Curious Woman – Podcast 58‘) about to be interviewed

 

Annie SprinkleAnnie Sprinkle (‘Annie Sprinkle: The Early Years – Podcast 05‘) was one of our first interviews (seen here with C.J. Laing)

 

Herschel SavageHerschel Savage (‘Herschel Savage: The Evergreen Porn Star – Podcast 24‘): our favorite Buddhist

 

Vanessa del RioVanessa del Rio at a Rialto Report dinner party in 2015 – interview to follow… (vintage photo courtesy of Vivienne Maricevic)

 

Tom ByronTom Byron (‘Tom Byron: A Life Choice – Podcast 67‘) – our most downloaded podcast with a male subject

 

Ron JeremyRon Jeremy – interviewed in 2020, unpublished to date – before the fall

 

Jose DuvalJose Duval (‘Jose Duval: Porn’s Monogamous Swinger‘) – mysterious European stud

 

Jesse AdamsJesse Adams – unpublished interview

 

George PayneGeorge Payne (‘George Payne: Wild Man of Porn – Podcast 02‘) showed off his body after the Rialto Report interview

 

Helen MadiganHelen Madigan – unpublished interview – with Richard Miler (in the 1980s) and Jamie Gillis (in 2008)

 

Candy SamplesCandy Samples (‘Whatever Happened to Candy Samples? – Podcast 55‘), one of the sweetest people interviewed

 

Eric EdwardsOne of XXX’s first ever performers, Eric Edward (‘Eric Edwards: Twilight of a Shy Porn Star – Podcast 22‘)

 

Veronica VeraVeronica Vera (‘Veronica Vera: A Consenting Adult – Podcast 30‘) – then and now: still stunning

 

Roberta FindlayRoberta Findlay (‘Roberta Findlay: A Respectable Woman – Podcast 53‘) in her Manhattan office

 

Randy PaulRandy Paul (‘Randy Paul: His Own Drummer‘), cult performer from 1980s

 

Roy StuartRoy Stuart (‘Roy Stuart: From New York to Paris‘) – at his studio in Paris

 

Billy DeeBilly Dee (‘Billy Dee: Porn Again Christian – Podcast 56‘), traveling salesman, ex-porn star

 

Ken ScudderKen Scudder (‘The Passing of a San Francisco Pioneer‘), interviewed just before he passed in 2019

 

C.J. LaingThe incomparable C.J. Laing (‘When C.J. Laing Opened the Ultra Room‘)

 

Beerbohn TreeBeerbohn Tree, the enigmatic Englishman in 1970s New York XXX films (‘Remembering Beerbohn Tree‘)

 

Al GoldsteinAl Goldstein (‘Al Goldstein: Screw, Midnight Blue, and Fuck You – Podcast 31‘) at his nursing home in his last year

 

Alfred SoleAlfred Sole (‘‘Deep Sleep’ (1972): How a Suburban Porno Set Off a Massive Federal Witch Hunt – Podcast 52‘), director of the persecuted ‘Deep Sleep’

 

Susan McBainHiking with Sue McBain (‘Susan McBain: A Personal Odyssey – Podcast 17‘)

 

Ute EricksonSexploitation superstar, Ute Erickson – unpublished interview

 

Joey SilveraJoey Silvera – still busy in the industry for six decades

 

Jim SouthJim South (‘Jim South: The Last Agent – Podcast 49‘) – being interview for The Rialto Report

 

Erica EatonErica Eaton, publicist, writer, performer – unpublished interview

 

Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie Gyllenhaal hears stories from the golden age of adult film as preparation for HBO’s ‘The Deuce’

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  • Posted On: 22nd January 2023
  • By: Ashley West
  • Under: Photos

117 Comments

  1. Arne C. · January 22, 2023 Reply

    I know that several other commenters had noted this already but this 10th anniversary post gives the chance to reiterate the sheer size of your accomplishment with The Rialto Report.
    This truly is the golden age of research of the golden age of adult film, and it is down to this one site.
    The research is staggering, the writing is impressive, and the interviewing is beyond compare.
    Happy birthday indeed: we have much to thank you for.

  2. Patrick Taylor · January 22, 2023 Reply

    10 YEARS???!?! Incredible achievement guys.
    Not least because of your insistence to only publish NEW information. Which you continue to do without fail on a weekly basis.
    To think that you have accompanied me for over a third of my life, with entertainment and intelligence.

    Thank you.

  3. Patricia Lombardi · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations to all.

    Not a understatement to say you have changed how the history of this business will be remembered.
    You have given voice to those who didn’t have it before: the participants.

    Here’s to another 10 years?

  4. Harry George · January 22, 2023 Reply

    A mighty mighty achievement. You given me a lot of pleasure.

    (And greeting to the Iranian fans! 😉

  5. Jeff Robertson · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Happy Birthday To Ralito Report Can’t Wait For Marc Wallace And Ron Jeremy Interview Article And Podcast Keep Up Good Work

    • James · January 23, 2023 Reply

      Thanks and have enjoyed everything. So informative and great journalism all around.

      For stars on the fence about doing this in the future, people do really care about what happened to you. This seems a safe way for you all to check in. Your stories need to be heard.

      And PT how the hell is he still that good looking?!?

    • April Hall · January 25, 2023 Reply

      Thanks as always Jeff!

  6. Corey · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on ten years of stellar reporting!

    Curious: Are the many unpublished interviews in the queue?

    Thank you for all your work.

  7. JL Hayseed · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on ten years and hope for many more.

  8. Jim Stevens · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Thank you for everything you do and have done. I found you in 2014 while randomly looking for interviews with Georgina Spelvin and have never looked back. The treasure trove of information, interviews and ephemera is insane and I’ve appreciated every piece if it. Partial to the Veronica Hart and Susan McBain interviews, the latter because I found her such a charming presence in golden age adult. Hope the unpublished interviews make their way to air or to the site. Here’s to another ten years.

    • Don · January 23, 2023 Reply

      The story of the people behind the golden age of porn is as important as any history subject I can think of. The love, compassion and sheer work you guys have put into sharing the events, people and films of this important time is truly world class. This site and the passion and love behind it represents the best of the internet and you all should be justly proud of the 10 years of hard toil. Bravo!!!!

    • April Hall · January 25, 2023 Reply

      We really appreciate it Jim!

  9. bob · January 22, 2023 Reply

    I look forward to every Sunday because of RR. Congrats!!!

  10. Mort · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations and Happy Anniversary
    May you all be Blessed Many Many more years. So glad I found you . Enjoy every article and Podcast. Thank you

  11. Kev · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Can’t believe it’s only been 10 years. Would love to learn more about the people behind Rialto Report and how/ why you even started doing this. As a Gen Xer who was going through puberty as the Golden Age of Adult Cinema was ending, I have really enjoyed the interviews and articles (and magazine scans, ahem). For me, the best porn ever was made in the 70s and 80s.
    What impresses me most about the interviews is that they generally aren’t titillating. Instead they shine a bold light on the humanity of the subjects. The richness of their lives, & the struggles and victories they all experienced. And also the community aspects of the adult film scene is especially touching. Goes to show how many good, brilliant and fascinating people are from that industry. Rialto respected and treated their subjects with amazing dignity. Hats off!
    Thanks for also showing us “then and now” of old film locations, as well as so many unpublished photos from personal collections or behind the scenes.
    One day I imagine there will be a Rialto museum in NYC or California. Imagine that.
    Thanks to Rialto, I even got to start an online pen pal friendship with a fave male star you interviewed and we both seem to enjoy the mild correspondence friendship.
    Thanks for making many of my Sunday’s and long work commutes so fun! Keep up the amazing work.

    • Jeff C · January 24, 2023 Reply

      Ashley West has given several podcast interviews. The interview for the podcast Supporting Characters (available on the Rialto website) is the most thorough one that I know of. Though he is guarded on several topics, Mr. West talks about the origin of The Rialto Report in detail.

      • Gloria Steele · February 9, 2023 Reply

        Mazel tov on 10 fascinating, illuminating years, RR! Thank you for preserving the history of the adult industry with such sensitivity and respect. I’m looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us in the next decade.

    • April Hall · January 25, 2023 Reply

      Kev – thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. We’re really grateful!

  12. Luís Virgílio Caldas · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations!

    I love you!

    • April Hall · January 25, 2023 Reply

      We love you back!

    • BDR · February 19, 2023 Reply

      Congrats on 10 years. There’s never been a dull subject covered and I really love the episodes that dive into the historical stories, every one of them a captivating listen perfectly enhanced by savvy musical choices. Looking at these photos gives me hopes that episodes featuring Vanessa del rio and Joey silvera will be released at some point. Especially Joey, I’ve wondered about him for close to 30 years and he seems to never do interviews. My favorite episodes to date have been centurions of rome, captain lust, whatever happened to Mary Stuart, fm Bradley and Jerry butler. Thanks so much for the great work and I’m looking forward to the next episode.

  13. Paul Murray · January 22, 2023 Reply

    All this amazing body of work is due to Ashley and April’s drive and commitment…. the highest possible standards of research and affection for the subject and all in their own time.

    THANK YOU!

    Not only some tantalising glimpses of more treasure to come here, but also a reminder of unheralded male stars like Jessie Adams (memorable in Photoflesh) and David Ruby…. memorably once with ‘Nurse’ Vanessa del Rio

  14. JJ Marsh · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Fans and historians alike owe you a debt of greatest gratitude for your first glorious decade.

    You have documented so many fascinating personal stories, in such a sensitive manner, and have generously made them accessible to anyone seeking truths about adult entertainment, correcting many myths and much misinformation along the way.

    Thank you also to all those interviewees who have trusted you with their memories, ensuring that tales of what it was like to make films or to appear in them – experiences which would otherwise have been lost – are preserved for future generations.

    Sometimes hilarious, occasionally tragic, frequently moving, and never, ever boring; as Bill Margold might have observed, Rialto Report’s contribution to the Gospel of X is beyond measure.

    And, on a personal note, I am truly honoured that you headed up this magnificent celebration of past profiles – and interviews to come – with the birthday ‘poster’ that I created.

    Here’s to your next ten years!

  15. JCA · January 22, 2023 Reply

    I am genuinely thrilled to see more than a few unpublished interviews. I hope we may see some of those in 2023?

    I have been sorely tempted to try and track down some gay porn stars of the past who I am aware live here in Arizona. Of course being tempted and actually following through are two very separate things. 😉

    Anyway, that aside, happy 10th anniversary to you, Rialto Report! Here’s to many years to come!

  16. Scott H. · January 22, 2023 Reply

    I knew in my heart that this would be popular back then. Much love to you guys. Thanks for everything.

  17. Connor Murphy · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Not to sound too dark a note… but consider for a moment how many people we have lost… that we have a detailed interviews with ONLY because The Rialto Report did an interview with them.

    Their voices would be lost forever without this critical initiative.

    For that reason, history will be grateful.

    • April Hall · January 27, 2023 Reply

      We think about all those who’ve passed often Connor – we’re grateful they left some of their memories with us.

  18. Thomas Walsh · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations!!! Here’s to 10, 20 or however many more years of fantastic work you at Rialto wish to do.

  19. Brad A · January 22, 2023 Reply

    INCREDIBLE. Thank you so much for doing this.

  20. Matt N · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Hats off to Rialto Report and all of your candid articles and interview over the years! You definitely have brought back the Golden Era of erotic film for many fans! You also have brought insights into the mysteries of famous film productions, stars, producers, and other folks associated. The fact that Rialto Report has been sought out by Hollywood as a resource for shows such as “The Deuce” and others is a credit to your comprehensive and well-researched efforts. The most important factor I have noticed is the honesty and thoughtfulness it brings to this industry and its contributors so that they shall always be remembered.

  21. Jeff C · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on a decade, Ashley and April! And a very strong thank you to everyone who has shared their stories during that time. Looking at the photographs, I am again reminded of how time has its way with all of us. So many have passed on since 2013, as well. 2023 will likely add to that list.

    I have followed the website since the fall of 2014. I look forward every Sunday to the new posting. (I do not begrudge you giving yourselves a little time off, however.) Looks like an interesting slate of interviews coming up. Being a Joe Sarno fan, the Ute Erickson interview particularly interests me. There are several names I would love to see in that list, yet I am thankful for we get in The Rialto Report.

    • April Hall · January 27, 2023 Reply

      Thank so much Jeff – we’re so grateful as well to everyone who has been willing to share their stories with us!

  22. Frank F · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on 10 years of fascinating stories of the Golden Age of Adult films! Downloaded and listened to each of your podcasts while riding the subway to work here in NYC. Appreciate your podcasts and interviews giving an extra dimension to the Golden Age stars, directors, producers. Also, kudos for providing an avenue for financial assistance to those interview subjects facing financial hardship and being one of the few sites to mark their passing.

    Greatly enjoyed your podcasts and articles on porn ‘mysteries’ and legends (fate of Kathy Harcourt, Dolly Sharp, Andrea True, Pat Barrington). I was saddened to read about Ron Jeremy’s medical and legal problems. I thought He was one of the few Golden Age legends that you did not have a chance to interview. Surprised to read above that there is an unpublished interview with Ron – look forward to your publishing this interview in the near future.

    • April Hall · January 27, 2023 Reply

      Love thinking of you subway-ing around NY of today listening to stories of NY of yesterday!

  23. J. Walter Puppybreath · January 22, 2023 Reply

    I don’t have the words to express what a revelation discovering your site has been for me, so I trust THANK YOU will be okay.
    -JWP

  24. Bluesman · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Huge congratulations on your tenth anniversary – you have consistently delivered insightful, well researched interviews and features on the golden age of adult movies and the people working at the heart of the industry during the 60s, 70s & 80s. You are performing a valuable public service making this material available to generations to come. The unpublished interviews suggest that there are still plenty of treats tome. Happy Birthday!

  25. Jspanks · January 22, 2023 Reply

    Happy 10 years! Thanks for all the wonderful content you have given us! !

  26. M Napoli · January 22, 2023 Reply

    As many have said before in here thank you for all you do. Everyone has a favorite performer from the past, hoping that the next they will be the subject.

    I know there are men and women from the past the want to remain anonymous, and you honor their wishes. Is there a chance down the road there will be a list of those people just to let us know they are still alive and well?

  27. Ron S · January 23, 2023 Reply

    What has already been said here. Deepest congratulations on the ten year mark. You’ve earned your reputation. Thanks especially for the humanity that shows in all the interviews.

  28. Polarpooh · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on 10 years.

  29. Adrian · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Happy 10th Anniversary, and thank you for all the incredible content you have produced over the years…and thank you for all that is yet to come!

  30. N McBride · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Extra congratulations for remaining ad-free. There must be some xxx advertising $$ on offer and I admire you for resisting it and keeping the site aesthetically pleasant.

  31. Steven Millan · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Happy 10th. Anniversary to everyone at The Rialto Report,for we’ll hopefully see those unpublished interviews be brought into the public eye and here’s to ten more years and another ten more years to The Rialto Report and their continuing excellent coverage of the history of the porn industry.

  32. Art Williams · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  33. Marc mann · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Happy birthday Rialtore report! Always look forward to Sunday, for a story or podcast from a part of American history.. The Golden Age of Pornography!! Thank you!

  34. Manu · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Amazing ! Congratulations !

    What a unique achievement !

    A fan from France.

  35. Reece · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Thanks so much for all the media uploads, making rare and vintage magazines available to read for those didn’t have access to them at the time.

  36. Philip Cramer · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on 10 years in your journey. Reading and listening to these stories the last 4 years has been amazing. I can’t thank you guys enough. Your generosity of time and labor is just fantastic. Everyone has their favorite podcasts and articles so it was a joyous day when I finally listened to the Kathy Harcourt podcast and discovered she was alive and living her best life. Again thank you so much for this over the top great archive

  37. Eli · January 23, 2023 Reply

    What an incredible gallery! I’m REALLY looking forward to the Barbara Dare interview! Rock on!

  38. Craig · January 23, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations. Ten years of great work. Is there any possibility of a podcast / interview with Annette Haven? She was an icon in the industry and it would be great to hear her story.

  39. Herbert Watts · January 24, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on your ten year anniversary! I first came across this website when I read through the interview with Dave Ruby (who looked great for his age). It was at the very beginning of the pandemic so I had a lot of time to listen to the podcasts. I think you guys have done a wonderful job in humanizing and de-objectifying these performers. It really allowed me to go through the movies of the vintage age and appreciate just how much work went towards creating them.

    • J. Walter Puppybreath · January 25, 2023 Reply

      This!
      For me, I haven’t recovered from the Uschi podcast.
      Now, RR, if you could track down Sylvia McFarland… 😉

    • April Hall · January 27, 2023 Reply

      Thanks Herbert – and Dave does look incredible!

  40. Anthony Jamroz · January 25, 2023 Reply

    Happy 10th. anniversary. Here’s to another ten years. Keep up the great work in all that you do. All of your podcasts and print articles are all very informative and interesting. I have learned a lot and I am still learning a lot from what you do. I enjoy your site very much. Sad to hear of the passing of people involved in the business. MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE.

  41. Marco Rodriguez · January 26, 2023 Reply

    Woww, ten years, although i came across few years ago, i was surprised by the quality of their podcast, interviews, on my fav actors and actress. Congrats to all the people of The Rialto Report for their more than excellent Job.
    And now i looking forward to Marc Wallice, Vanessa and Ron interview.
    greetings from Lima, Peru

  42. Patroclus · January 28, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on the tenth anniversary! As somebody who was not even born during the Golden Age, your podcasts and articles give me enough ammunition to throw myself into imagining that era. I am looking forward to reading/hearing the interviews with Ron Jeremy and Vanessa Del Rio. Who knows, I hope you have an interview with Pat Manning on the backburner 🙂

    Cheers to ten more years!

  43. Wes · January 29, 2023 Reply

    Thanks for the decade of interesting subjects. Do you look back and compare what was then in comparison of what is now and appreciate even more the ongoing living history this site brings? I do. The 1970’s seem almost quaint to me nowadays when it comes to porn. Long Live The Rialto Report!

  44. Mark · January 29, 2023 Reply

    Happy anniversary on this, your ten years of bringing to light the lives of incredible people with such sensitivity and compassion. Any chance of a story on the making of Metzger’s masterpiece: Therese and Isabelle?
    My favoured film to watch on a double bill with Antonioni’s La Notte.

    • Brian · January 29, 2023 Reply

      The Rialto Report just did a three part Therese and Isabelle-related history in fall 2022… the first ever color photos, the locations, and an interview with Anna Gael. That’s already almost more than they’ve covered any other film….

  45. Numa Pass · January 31, 2023 Reply

    I have enjoyed so many of your podcasts. Naming one favorite is nearly impossible ….. but the Dolly Sharp episode was as good as any top rated investigative journalism I have ever heard.

  46. Ted T. · February 2, 2023 Reply

    The Rialto Report has been a gift to me since its very first podcast, thank you for everything you’ve done. In your most recent podcasts, it was great we heard not just about Sue Nero’s life, but its portrait of the legendary Melody Burlesque.
    Really looking forward to many of your yet to be published podcasts/interviews. Also, hoping for a C.J. Laing podcast — she has been covered in many of your early podcasts, and while your interview in “When C.J. Laing Opened the Ultra Room” is a treat, it would be amazing to hear her voice in a podcast.

  47. George Maranville · February 3, 2023 Reply

    Rialto is absolutely, hands down my favorite website (but I sometimes wish it came to my mailbox in xeroxed in fanzine format). I’d put Tom Byron’s podcast as the most poignant and relatable. (His book must happen.) The Dolly Sharp series and the Avon coverage are a tie for best investigative journalism. And buried in all those great photos is a reference to the yet-to-be-published Marc Wallice interview. That one will a stem winder of an interview. Happy 10th, ya’ll!

  48. Will · February 5, 2023 Reply

    April, when will we get to hear the Marc Wallace interview?

  49. Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem · February 15, 2023 Reply

    There is nothing I can add that has already been said in previous comments. Simply put, this site is off the charts incredible.

    I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the Marc Wallice picture. I will be anxiously awaiting that interview to be posted.
    Marc was one of the best adult performers ever. He was always so passionate in his scenes. You can tell he enjoyed the women and loved his job. Also, if you saw the recent porn doc with him, you will be enlightened to the fact that he never knowingly performed with HIV. Sharon Mitchell jumped the gun and screwed up big time. In a nutshell, it was a paper work mistake made by an employee at the clinic.

    It is good to see Marc smiling and looking genuinely happy. At the end of that doc, he stated he was running out of money and on the verge of being homeless. I hope that is not the case and he is doing better.

    As a hetro fan who admires the male talent, I am also looking forward to the Jessie Adams interview and hoping there is one with Joey Silvera. Despite Joey being in the industry for several decades, he remains a bit of a mystery. I would love to know his background and how he got started in the adult biz.

    Also, it is very cool and interesting that this site has readers in Iran!
    Greetings, my Iranian friends!
    Please be careful with your viewing habits. I would hate for you to get caught and have your buttocks flogged for reading an interview about Jamie Gillis or Christy Canyon.

  50. Jesse James · March 4, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations on 10 years and thank you knocking it out of park time and time again. I bet that Marc Wallice interview is a doozy!

  51. Wanda Koch · March 12, 2023 Reply

    Herzlichen Dank! Really fascinating, so many familiar stars, even young & old Jesse Adams. It lacks his comparable peer Eric Stein aka Roy Guerrero.

  52. Paul Fernando · July 9, 2023 Reply

    Congratulations, ten years of marvelous work.

  53. Tara · September 27, 2023 Reply

    I love the young shot of John Bucco. One of my favorites. Sweet seeing Susan Mcbain too.

  54. Leej · October 24, 2023 Reply

    To another Ten years or more! Thanks to all involved. Does Matti Klatt figure in any of The Golden age? The Deuce is by far the best docudrama ever!

  55. Al · February 2, 2024 Reply

    What a milestone! Congratulations April and Ashley.

    1. When was the first interview conducted? In the 99s or early 2000s?
    2. When will the unpublished interviews be published?
    3. To April, if it was the 70s and you were in your 20s, would porn have been an avenue you would have explored?

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