While briefly recounting this year’s TCM Film Festival, Manny Pacheco brought up a major Hollywood event: the 100th Anniversary celebration of WARNER BROS — one of moviedom’s most famous studios. The conversation focuses on the history of the studio and its place among the ‘Majors’. It’s a nostalgic look at a Hollywood Studio, counting its … Read more
Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, talks in detail about the meteoric rise of Orson Welles and about this tragic career. It’s the stuff of Hollywood Legends …and it’s all real! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast with over 90 episodes on Spotify Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com Celebrating Act 2™ … Read more
John and Art of Celebrating Act 2™ talk with prolific author and old friend, Herbie J Pilato, about his new book which takes an IN-DEPTH analysis of Classic Television through the 1950s to 1970s. Herbie J has created a meaningful tome not only for Baby Boomers who originally watched these shows but he presents many … Read more
Welcome your new HOST Manny Pacheco, as he turns the tables to interview John & Art of Celebrating act 2. You’ll find they have eclectic tastes in movies but nothing Manny hasn’t heard before. It’s a different approach to Manny’s favorite topic:MOVIES For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast … Read more
As a premier venue for every stripe of fine film, the annual TCM Classic Film Fest is an afficionado’s dream. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco is a regular there as part of the Press Corps and in 2022 was accompanied by a camera crew from Celebrating Act 2 to capture the fans, celebrities and activities. In … Read more
The discussion begins with the plethora of POP Hits songwriter Burt Bacharach had— and how so many were utilized in MOVIES. But Hollywood Historian points out that he was more than a SONG writer and was in high demand as a film composer doing the full score for a number of films as well as … Read more
Author JA Jance discusses her new Ali Reynolds Mystery, “Collateral Damage” and more. With over 70 books in print, NYT Best-Selling Author, talks with Celebrating Act 2™ about her newest book in the Ali Reynolds series, Collateral Damage. In this far-ranging interview she discusses her personal history as a writer and her creative process as … Read more
Some of our favorite movies involve famous Landmarks! Can you name some? Manny Pacheco takes you through a long list of movies which featured scenes involving iconic landmarks…Join the fun conversation! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast with over 90 episodes on Spotify Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com Celebrating … Read more
Is the iconic actress Barbara Stanwyck everyone remembers only from the TV Series, The Big Valley? Or was she more than the tough gun-slinging matron from that small screen epic? Manny Pacheco explores the versatility of the famous actress as well as her long, successful career in this video. You may be surprised by a … Read more
Art & John of Celebrating Ac2 introduce an old friend who is premiering a new online entertainment service called Vintage Film Channel. Our long-time friend and Movie/TV collector, Gracie Montana, hosts this video for Celebrating Act 2 from her Video Studio at Vintage Film Channel. Hundreds of classic old movies & television programs, ‘blasts from … Read more