Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, discusses famous actor Ward Bond, often remembered more for his iconic western roles than anything else in his prolific career. However Manny takes us back to find many other accomplishments…and be sure to stay for the controversial part — – and the telling of Ward Bond’s tragic end! For more on … Read more
Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco on actor Edward G Robinson. One of Hollywood’s legendary actors is often remembered for his famous roles as a tough-guy mobster. But as Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco points out, Edward G. Robinson played many different characters throughout his long career –many of them softies! You’ll enjoy the look back at this … Read more
Manny talks to Film and Movie lovers who want to visit the real Hollywood …and steers them toward some very important –and fun– ‘Hollywood’ locations which are Off the Beaten Path. It’s a great insiders tip sheet for true classic movie buffs since not all Manny’s tips are actually in Hollywood! For more on Manny … Read more
Often cast as the ‘bad girl’ siren she rarely got leading roles but was notable for her acting as well as her beauty. Gloria Grahame even played against type in Oklahoma which didn’t help her career any. Manny Pacheco takes a look at the life and career of an iconic actress. You’ll want to see … Read more
Besides being a respected Hollywood Historian, author and in-demand speaker, Manny Pacheco is a great resource for classic Film Fans…and in this video he mentions links available on his website as well as a number of other resources on movie and film. This is a video where you’ll want to have a paper and pen … Read more
During the Studio era when film stars were ubiquitous and in demand… did they also want to appear on that other popular mass media, RADIO? And WHY? Did Radio stars also get recruited by the movie studios? Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco discusses the trend with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2. For more on … Read more
Manny fills in the blanks when John suggests that the famous cinematic technique of the “Chase Scene” is really unique to motion pictures! Did it originate with cinema? The discussion is fun and far reaching as we reminisce about all kinds of exciting CHASE SCENES! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen … Read more
Author of 3 books in the “Forgotten Hollywood / Forgotten History ” title, Manny Pacheco gives us a teasing preview of book #4, entitled, “Adventures of Forgotten Hollywood…” It’s about little known but fascinating stories of famous actors. For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast with over 90 episodes … Read more
Hollywood Historian and author, Manny Pacheco, attends lots of film festivals. He shares some of his favorites with John and Art of Celebrating Act 2 while discussing the fun and value of attending events such as The Columbus Moving Picture Show, Cinecon, and TCM Film Festival. For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And … Read more
Manny takes a look at the work of the Sherman Brothers – noted mostly for their songs and scoring of Disney Pictures…But Manny also reveals some of their famous songs you may have not known were theirs! See if you are surprised! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast … Read more