Hit Songs from Forgotten Movie Musicals

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

Spencer Tracy: Under Appreciated Actor?

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.

Dr Angela Sadler Williamson:Tell Yourself YES

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

TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2021

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

Donnalynn Polito: Age Successfully

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

Author Herbie J Pilato on TV’s Top Male Icons of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

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

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

New Rules to the Motion Picture Academy

Everyone was affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic including the business of filmmaking…and naturally, things will be different for the 2020 Academy Awards to be held sometime in 2021. As a member of the Screen Actors Guild, SAG, Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood, shares some of the initial differences that have already appeared in … Read more

Silent Films & Documentarian Robert Youngson

Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, tells Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™ about Robert Youngson, an important filmmaker who through his documentaries brought about a revival and new appreciation of the Silent Film era.  Youngson is well known to film aficionados but often unheard of by the general public. Manny pays tribute to … Read more

Herbie J Pilato: Caring For My Parents Enriched My Life

Of course, as we mature our parents are also growing older. In almost everyone’s Act 2 there comes a time when our elderly parents need care-taking. It can be a difficult and trying experience…but at the same time it can be a wonderful, rewarding experience. Celebrating Act 2™ is fortunate to have noted Author, Producer, … Read more