TV expert Herbie J Pilato considers 1971 his favorite year of television both from a childhood perspective and from that of an adult expert on TV History. It was a year of great changes–gone were shows like Beverly Hillbillies and Green Acres and newly arrived were shows like All In The Family. If you are … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman discuss with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, the era of Drive In Theaters. The movies, the outdoor atmosphere., the food and the cultural shift that helped make them impractical are among many of their nostalgic comments. Join the conversation and share your memories!
Celebrating Act 2 talks with pop culture and TV history expert, Herbie J Pilato about one of his most popular books, ‘Twitch upon A Star,’ a biography of popular actress, Elizabeth Montgomery. Based on author Herbie J Pilato’s exclusive interviews with Elizabeth Montgomery prior to her death in 1995, Twitch Upon a Star includes insider … Read more
Ever hear a song that you thought was relatively new only to find out it’s an old tune with a forgotten history? That’s where this video begins…when John Coleman and Art Kirsch of Celebrating Act 2 bring up a surprise fact that the song, “I remember You” –a hit for Frank Ifield in 1962– was … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco examines the question of why some consider Spencer Tracy under appreciated. You may agree or not but if you like films, you’ll love the discussion.
Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and john Coleman interview noted Educator, Author and Filmmaker, Dr Angela Sadler Williamson, about her Act 2 transition from working in TV and Media to becoming a full time Educator and earning a PH.D. But it’s not just about having the courage to change careers in mid-life. Dr. Angela’s … Read more
Hollywood Historian and film fan, Manny Pacheco, shares with Celebrating Act 2™ an overview of this year’s “31 Days of Oscar” film festival presented on cable channel, TCM. It’s a lively, fun discussion for fans of film interested in seeing Hollywood’s most celebrated films from decades and decades of award recognition. They discuss some of … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Exercise and Nutrition Expert, Donnalynn Polito of The Body Fit Solution. Donnalynn, has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years, first as an aerobics instructor and now as a personal trainer. Equally as important are her long list of nutritional credentials. She … Read more
Hollywood Producer, Writer, Executive, Television Historian and Host of his own talk show, “Then Again with Herbie J Pilato”, talks with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about his book, “Daring, Dashing and Debonair – TV’s Top Male Icons from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s.” It’s not just nostalgia, though. The author examines … Read more
The On-Screen Chemistry of John Wayne & Maureen O’Hara Two iconic actors who worked together on a number of films and who exuded fabulous chemistry both on screen ad as great friends, off screen, John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, never seem to be considered among cinema’s great couples, like, say Tracy and Hepburn. Why is … Read more