Topics of interest about entertainment
For lovers of classic film, the annual TCM Film Fest in Hollywood is a must. Hollywood Historian and Celebrating Act 2’s favorite Film Maven, Manny Pacheco, is a regular on the scene. This year Celebrating Act 2 will be joining Manny to record interviews with attendees, celebrities and the TCM Crew. In this video we … Read more
Nationally Syndicated TV Host/Producer Pat Pattison tells Celebrating Act 2™’s Manny Pacheco about the origins of his successful TV Series, “Best Of California.” The show was conceived after a long career as a television executive as part of his Act 2. An alternative to retirement, the TV series takes him to fascinating places and allows … Read more
Are you a Pessimist …or an Optimist? How can you be positive in such a negative environment –politics, world conflicts, economic woes and more? Isn’t there always something to worry about? Steve Campbell teaches us how to deal with the bad stuff in life–large or small — by sharing the brain secret that optimists use, … Read more
Authors Barbara Hall and Rocky Lang talk with Manny Pacheco about their new book, “Letters From Hollywood.” Director- Producer, Lang got the idea when he found about an old letter his famous movie-producer father had written to get his first job in Hollywood. Rocky teamed up with archivist Barbara Hall and discovered thousands of rare … Read more
Every year film lovers talk about their favorite actors and films that got OVERLOOKED by the Academy and left with no award nominations. This year (2022) was no different…well, OK, this year a literal slap-in-the-face did make news thanks to Will Smith. But there were still plenty of films and actors who got what felt … Read more
Author Manny Pacheco talks with author Julie Anderson about her new book, “The Golden Age Of Hollywood,” a beautiful picture book documenting her father’s hobby of getting autographs and photos of all the major Hollywood stars of the era. It’s an homage to her super-fan father’s photography as well as a look at the stars … Read more
Ever wonder why you have such trouble keeping to a resolution you’ve made? And not just New Year’s Resolutions but promises you made to yourself or others? Well, it’s all in your Brain and Steve Campbell is here to help you sort it out. Listen carefully and you’ll be amazed how easy it is to … Read more
amous Families of Film The history of Hollywood includes not only many famous names but their progeny as well. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco take us for a tour of famous families who have generations working in motion pictures. You’ll recognize many, be surprised at some and no doubt be able to add a few to … Read more
Author and Historian Mary Mallory talks with Manny Pacheco about her 2 books, “Hollywoodland” and “Hollywood Celebrates The Holidays.” The first, about the land development and the famous sign; the second filled with gorgeous photos of the classic movie stars posing for Holiday stills, many for advertising purposes! Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ was lucky to meet Museum Manager Brian Judd when we arrived at the Hollywood Heritage Museum to set up our cameras for their annual “Author’s Day.” Before we got to work with our good friend, Manny Pacheco, to interview a dozen authors about their wonderful books on film and Hollywood, Brian Judd … Read more