One of the main screens for the TCM Classic Film Fest is the Iconic TCL Chinese Theatre. While there, Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco couldn’t resist showing the Celebrating Act 2 Cameras a tour of the famous courtyard with the hand & Footprints of generations of Hollywood stars in cement. It’s almost a s good as … Read more
Manny discusses great character actresses of the past. Are the roles for female “characters” different now? Could Margaret Dumont (from the Marx Bros comedies) find work today? Was the acting good then as it is today? If you love some of the actresses from classic films who played older women, matrons and battle-axes you’ll enjoy … Read more
Hollywood Historian and author of the Forgotten Hollywood books, Manny Pacheco, visits the 2022 TCM Film Fest and runs into their main Primetime Host, Ben Mankiewicz. The charming Ben tells a self-effacing story about Lily Tomlin getting her hands and feet into cement at the TCL Chinese Theater, as well as talking about his famous … Read more
Manny Pacheco, Hollywood historian and Celebrating Act 2’s go-to guy for Hollywood, is not only the author of three books–the Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History series– he’s also the producer and host of a 90 episode podcast of the same name now available on Spotify! He tells us all about it! For more on Manny Pacheco … Read more
Hollywood Historian, and well-known author of “Forgotten Hollywood” book series, Manny Pacheco goes to the TCM Film Festival HQ, The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel and meets TCM Host of “Noir Alley”, Eddie Muller to talk about the festival, films, fans and film noir! For more on Manny Pacheco go to www.ForgottenHollywood.com And listen to his podcast … Read more
When big media companies buy each other’s assets how does it affect the consumer? And when those assets are some of our favorite films does it matter who owns them? Hollywood Historian., Manny Pacheco, points out how the specific acquisition of 20th Century Fox movie library by Disney can change our ability to enjoy many … Read more
With the advent of Steven Spielberg’s version of West Side Story John and Art discuss with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, the value of remaking such a ‘classic’ film. Not only will you find your opinion going back and forth, based on the original film and remake, You’ll be shocked to find out just how many … Read more
For lovers of classic film, the annual TCM Film Fest in Hollywood is a must. Hollywood Historian and Celebrating Act 2’s favorite Film Maven, Manny Pacheco, is a regular on the scene. This year Celebrating Act 2 will be joining Manny to record interviews with attendees, celebrities and the TCM Crew. In this video we … Read more
Nationally Syndicated TV Host/Producer Pat Pattison tells Celebrating Act 2™’s Manny Pacheco about the origins of his successful TV Series, “Best Of California.” The show was conceived after a long career as a television executive as part of his Act 2. An alternative to retirement, the TV series takes him to fascinating places and allows … Read more
Authors Barbara Hall and Rocky Lang talk with Manny Pacheco about their new book, “Letters From Hollywood.” Director- Producer, Lang got the idea when he found about an old letter his famous movie-producer father had written to get his first job in Hollywood. Rocky teamed up with archivist Barbara Hall and discovered thousands of rare … Read more