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Episode Synopsis
Does Joan Crawford Haunt this Earth?
In this episode of Ghostly, Pat and Rebecca explore one of Tinseltown’s most unsettling legends: the ghost of Joan Crawford and her Brentwood mansion.
After Joan’s death, the house became infamous for spontaneous fires, ghostly cries, and cold spots that never seemed to fade. Some say it’s Joan herself, unable to let go of the home she built. Others believe it’s something darker — an energy that fed on her turmoil and fame.
Joan Crawford’s daughter, Christina, claimed the home was haunted even during her childhood. She described unseen figures, icy rooms, and strange sounds from behind the walls. Later owners reported walls bursting into blue flame with no source of ignition, baffling firefighters and paranormal investigators alike.
So, was this a case of Hollywood hysteria… or a genuine haunting left behind by one of its biggest stars?
Episode Highlights
The ghostly evidence from Joan Crawford’s home
Christina Crawford’s chilling memories and what she saw as a child
Theories about spontaneous combustion and spiritual energy
How trauma, fame, and obsession might fuel a haunting
And in a special side segment — a quick trip to Poland for a dance with the Polish Disco Demon, a spirit said to be powered by rhythm, light, and emotion. Could energy and music explain hauntings like Joan’s?
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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo
“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com
Sources for this week’s episode
Joan Crawford’s Haunted House
Did Joan Crawford’s Ghost Haunt the Set of ‘Mommie Dearest’? | Vanity Fair
Joan Crawford’s Poltergeist | Ghosts and Hauntings | Stronghold Nation
Celebrity ghosts and where they’ve been seen
Buyer Beware: The Haunted Homes of Hollywood The Hollywood Home
Top 10 Celebrity Ghost Hauntings | Articles on WatchMojo.com
The Joan Crawford Hour – Rosamond Press
Joan Crawford’s House Of Horrors – Halloween Every Night
Joan Crawford Biography
Joan Crawford House | Haunted Places | 426 N Bristol Ave Los Angeles, CA 90049
Joan Crawford – Wikipedia
The Best of Everything: A Joan Crawford Encyclopedia
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