Manny Pacheco on Comedy: Value of the Straight Man

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Celebrating Act 2’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Hollywood Historian,. Manny Pacheco, about famous comedy teams, where the humor comes from and why every team needs a ‘straight man’. It’s not only fun to reminisce with them but interesting to hear Manny’s very real take on humor. … Read more

Character Actors: Do They Still Exist?

Are the great character actors a thing of the past? Is it the quirky supporting role that makes the character actor or is it the unique look and ability of the actor that makes the character come alive? Manny Pacheco discusses this with Art Kirsch and john Coleman as they veer back and forth between … Read more

Opening Soon: The Oscar© Museum!

As Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco explains, the long awaited Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures constructed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will be devoted to the history, science, and cultural impact of the film industry. It will be the first large-scale museum of its kind in the United States….and it’s finally due … Read more

Herbie J Pilato on Super TV Producer, QUINN MARTIN

Many of our favorite shows seem to come from the same prolific producers, who in their own right become super stars. In this video, TV expert Herbie J Pilato discusses with Celebrating Act 2 the unusually successful QUINN MARTIN. Besides Martin’s many hit series, such as The Fugitive, Barnaby Jones and The Streets Of San … Read more

Gambling – How To Cure The Destructive Habit!

The Gambling habit is one of the most destructive there is! It wrecks families as well as individuals! It’s also one of the hardest to break. But it can be done! Steven R. Campbell explains how to do it and why it can work for you. If you or anyone you know is a gambler … Read more

Manny Pacheco: Celebrating Female Filmmakers

Over the years, women have increasingly moved behind the camera — to be successful writers, directors, producers, editors and more. While women are still not the majority of filmmakers, Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco takes us back to before 1950 when those women behind the lens were true pioneers. He has time to discuss only a … Read more

Author Herbie J Pilato on the Groundbreaking TV Series, LIFE GOES ON

Author and TV expert, Herbie J Polito talks with Celebrating Act 2 about his tome, Life Story: The Book Of “Life Goes On” , which takes an in-depth look at the groundbreaking television series from 1989 to 1993. Life Goes on was the first show to feature and actor with Down’s Syndrome playing a character … Read more

How To Become Your Own Best Friend!

You’ve heard how we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? We’ll The Brain Whisperer, Steven R Campbell, explains to Celebrating Act 2 how we can avoid that problem by using our brain to become OUR OWN BEST FRIEND! Yes, it’s about replacing all those little negative images we have of ourselves which we don’t … Read more

Actor Peter Lorre …and Friends

Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco of Forgotten Hollywood.com, talks about one of filmdom’s favorite character actors, Peter Lorre. Besides discussing his origins and his impressive filmography, Manny discusses with John and Art of Celebrating Act 2™, Lorre’s close friends in the industry including Vincent Price and Humphrey Bogart. They also examine Peter Lorre’s successful pairing with … Read more

How to STOP SMOKING – Is there a ‘Best’ Way?

Stopping Smoking is one of those age-old problems that never seems to be solved! As Steve Campbell explains, the METHOD of the solution is different for everyone…BUT he also explains that the common denominator of every solution is our BRAIN…and how we think! That’s where the answer lies …and in this video he shows us … Read more