Tony Maietta is a multifaceted American film historian, renowned for his expertise in the "Golden Age" of Hollywood. As a host, he has made a notable impact on the industry, having led the way for popular shows such as "Here's Hollywood" and CBS Home Video's releases of "The Lucy Show" and "I Love Lucy".
Maietta's work as a film historian and host is characterized by his extensive contributions to DVD audio commentaries and documentaries. His most notable works include the award-winning "Gentlemen...and Miss Lupino" (Wichita Films, 2021) and "Jack Lemmon: A Life in Film" (Wichita Films, 2019),both of which have received widespread acclaim.
In addition to his work as a film historian and host, Maietta has also made significant contributions to the world of television. He has had a featured role in the Emmy-nominated TCM series "Moguls and Movie Stars", cementing his status as a respected figure in the industry.
As an author, Maietta has co-written several notable books, including the Lambda Award-nominated "The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens" (Querelle Press, 2018),which he co-authored with Jerry Torre. He is also set to produce a television series based on this book, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile filmmaker.
Maietta's impressive resume also includes a contributing authorship of the book "Douglas Fairbanks" (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences/University of California Press, 2008). He currently resides in both Los Angeles and New York, allowing him to stay connected to the thriving film communities in both cities.
