Director Stanley Kramer’s Social Conscience

Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco examines the work of Director Stanley Kramer who was known for making movies with controversial themes including, Inherit the Wind, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Ship of Fools, and more. It’s a fun tour with a serious purpose of a great directors body of work. If you like the art of … Read more

Author Marc Wanamaker on “Hollywood’s Trains & Trolleys”

Author Marc Wanamaker talks with Manny Pacheco about his new book, “Hollywood’s Trains and Trolleys,” a beautiful picture book documenting the involvement of rail transportation in feature films and the lives of the people of Los Angeles. Every Year, nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an annual “Author’s Day.” It’s a major book signing event featuring some … Read more

Hollywood Heritage Author’s Day Overview with Richard Adkins

Adkins Every Year nonprofit Hollywood Heritage hosts an annual “Author’s Day.” It’s a major book signing event featuring some of the best new tomes about film, Hollywood and movie stars. There’s always a wide variety of topics and it’s fun to meet the authors! Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood series of books, is … Read more

The Brain Whisperer: The Psychology of Self Esteem

Can Self-Esteem be over-rated, misused? What exactly is it? As Steve Campbell, aka The Brain Whisperer, explains to Art and John of Celebrating Act 2, Self Esteem is important but can certainly be misplaced and misused to become harmful. He not only explains what it is but how we can control it and offers practical … Read more

Manny Pacheco: Social Media Fans & Research

Author and Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco, is also a popular blogger. Where does he get his information? As it turns out he’s got a big presence on social media and is a member of many film fan sites and clubs! It’s probably no surprise that as a historian he’s also a natural researcher but here … Read more

Liz Stirling: Be a Fixer!

Professional Media Producer, Liz Stirling is a natural problem solver–in the UK (she’s from Scotland) they call her job a “Fixer.” For years she’s navigated around dangerous locations, difficult personalities and challenging situations to produce all kinds of TV shows, documentaries, concerts and more– all around the world. But after locating to the US, COVID … Read more

Manny Pacheco’s Salute to Sondheim!

A major force in Hollywood films, composer-lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, is often only thought of in connection with his spectacular Broadway Musical career. But in this video Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco reminds us of the many motion pictures Sondheim has been responsible for. You’ll not only enjoy recalling these great films and the wonderful music, but … Read more

Bob Brill: Do What You Love & Never Quit!

Talk about eclectic! Bob Brill, best known as a journalist and newscaster in Southern California is also an expert in sports, podcasting on Football and maintaining a lifelong passion for Baseball, Baseball Cards, Western Novels, films and much more. Why quit if you love what you’re doing? He’s still engaged in all his childhood passions … Read more

The Brain Whisperer: Male & Female We’re Wired Differently

Not everyone agrees that men and women are different–or just HOW they are different! While it may be controversial, Steve Campbell, The Brain Whisperer, explains how men and women are simply wired differently and so our minds and our actions are often not understood by our spouse or partner. In this video, Steve touches on … Read more