Manny Pacheco's Forgotten Hollywood

EP 94 - A WONDERFUL LIFE (12/06/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:27:20 +0000

Our final original episode is the presentation of a radio drama, "It's a Wonderful Life." Orginally presented in 2020 by the Carlisle Theatre in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Artistic Director Ashley Byerts. The performance features members of the Carlisle acting troupe, Player's On High, and voice actors from around the country.

I was honored to be a featured talent in this production and I play "Clarence, the Angel." In the original movie, the part was performed by character actor Henry Travers. And you might remember that the cast included other memorable performers, including James Stewart, Donna Reed, Gloria Grahame, Thomas Mitchell, Lionel Barrymore, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond and Beulah Bondi.

This performance has been artificially aged to give it a feel that you are listening to a 1940s radio drama. I believe this is a fitting way to bid adieu to Manny Pacheco's Forgotten Hollywood!

Now, sit back as we travel back to Bedford Falls for the presentation of "It's a Wonderful Life."

EP 93 - HAPPIEST PLACE ON LINE (11/22/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:40:05 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profile arguably the finest brand on earth. The magic of Disney is celebrating its one hundredth year as a concept. Walt Disney's vision lives on in movies, television, through streaming services and in amusement parks around the world. And it all essentially began with a mouse named Mickey!

My late friend and former journalist for the Orange County Register returns in an unearthed Backlot report, an essay thought lost. It contains news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 92 - THE CITY SLICKER (11/15/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:19:59 +0000

With cowbells, anvils, pistols and other assorted odd items, Spike Jones and the City Slickers were the most unique ensemble during the Swing Era and during Hollywood's Golden Age. And their renditions of standards and movie tunes were loud and boisterous, which added to the insanity. Expect an hour of explosive fun!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons conjures up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 91 - THE STORY OF MY LIFE (11/08/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:16:31 +0000

We are down to the last couple of episodes and I thought it would be fun to pick out cinematic music that mirrors my career journey. As a broadcaster, author and college educator, my path has been a rollercoaster ride. This is the story (in song) of your genial podcaster... Manny Pacheco! And what a great way to celebrate my birthday!

Joe Lyons chimes in with his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 90 - JOHN WILLIAMS WITH SPIELBERG (11/01/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:27:16 +0000

Previously, we looked at the fascinating story of John Williams prior to his meeting Steven Spielberg. Today, we continue that journey and the remarkable collaboration between these two giants in cinema. This will be a cavalcade of symphonic tunes so familiar to film historians and audiences from every corner of the globe.

Award-winning vocal talent, Jeff Bordner is presenting this week's Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past. You might recognize Jeff, since he was the longtime voice of Hard Copy.

EP 89 - BOX OF CHOCOLATES (10/25/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:36:34 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco looks at one of prolific scores from a movie that won an Oscar for Best Picture... Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks also gook home a statuette and the film also features Sally Field, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright. The lively score features the golden years of 1960s Boss Radio and 1970s classic rock. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Bad Times at the El Royale (among others) were influenced by the music stylings of this irreverent classic.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons offers a box of memories while he travels through the Backlot, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 88 - THE OTHER MAGNIFICENT DANCER (10/18/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:18:37 +0000

Gene Kelly was a blue-caller hoofer and the direct opposite to Fred Astaire's urbane style. Kelly was rugged and his choreography was innovative. And his movies were transformative; Singing in the Rain, An American in Paris, On the Town, among others. He also worked with the best, including Rita Hayworth, Cyd Charisse, Leslie Caron, Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor. Here is the story of a major movie star and one of the best to come out of MGM.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons glides his way across the floor to deliver another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 87 - LATINS IN CINEMA (10/11/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:57:08 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco explores the history of Latinos in cinema, as he does in his second work in the Forgotten Hollywood book series. Attempting to overcome stereotypes, actors such as Dolores Del Rio, Katy Jurado, Desi Arnaz, Cantinflas and others, represented cultural heritage in the most appropriate way.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons drops by with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 86 - A CHAT WITH HUGH O'BRIAN (10/04/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:28:36 +0000

A few years back, I was fortunate to have a conversation with Hugh O'Brian, before he passed away. The actor is best remembered for his starring role in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp for six seasons on television. He also appeared in movies, notably with John Wayne in The Shootist and In Harm's Way.

O'Brian's legacy should also include his HOBY Foundation, dedicated to global youth leadership. The organization is still running, thanks to the efforts of his wife, Virginia.

Truth be told, I was friends with the O'Brians. I was lucky to spend a couple of Christmas celebrations at their home and I appreciate the treasured time I spent with Hugh and Virginia. Virginia has reminded me that the interview you will be listening too was the last meaningful chat Hugh had with the press. I am grateful for the compliment!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons is on hand for another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's pst.

EP 85 - HOLIDAY FOR STRINGS (09/27/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:11:35 +0000

David Rose was a composer and his music was featured in movies and on television. During his career journey, he was married to Martha Raye and later, to Judy Garland. He also was the resident bandleader to Red Skelton on his popular variety program. His many compositions were memorable. Let's spend an afternoon with the frothy David Rose!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons etches out another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 84 - VOICE BEHIND THE VOICE (09/20/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:18:33 +0000

This week, we look at the anonymous souls behind the speaking and singing voices of many of our most famous movie stars. They had comfortable lives in solitude, some longing for fame, others content in their situation. As we noted in a previous episode, Marni Nixon was one of the very best. And Singing in the Rain offered a funny and spirited portrait of those invisible voices of the movie business. These forgotten folks need their day in the sun and we will provide the narrative.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons is strolling the Backlot with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 83 - TIJUANA BRASS (09/12/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:13:15 +0000

Herb Alpert is a legendary bandleader and record producer. His creation of the Tijuana Brass and his collaboration with Jerry Moss to form A&M Records set the standard for the 1960s West Coast sound for easy-listening music. Hollywood came calling after a while and they created imaginative scores that have the Alpert touch. Not bad for a fella from Boyle Heights, CA!

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Moss, who passed away in August, 2023.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons waltzes through another Backlot report, with news and notes that references Hollywood's past.

EP 82 - MAESTRO DUKE ELLINGTON (09/06/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:48:00 +0000

Along with Louis Armstrong, early origins of modern jazz can be found in the compositions of Duke Ellington. His work was immaculate in presentation and the maestro is truly an American original. He also provided memorable scores in dozens of movies during Hollywood's Golden Age.

By the way, I had the pleasure of actually meeting Mr. Ellington, when he performed at Disneyland in the early 1970s, and I got his autograph. I treasure this keepsake!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons delivers another of his Backlot reports, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past

EP 81 - BURIED TREASURE (08/30/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:46:17 +0000

A while back, I reached into Fibber McGee's closet to pick out cinematic gems for you to enjoy. Musical moments long forgotten on screen. Hollywood's Golden Age was a time when the movie studios were prolific in releasing movies each week, so many have been stashed away. Today, we reach into that treasure-trove of lost or rare classics for you to enjoy!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons jumps in with his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 80 - WHERE WERE YOU IN '62? (08/23/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:04:18 +0000

School has started across the nation, with the last batch of college students beginning next week. On the weekend before the official end of Summer, I thought it would be great to take a look at the flick that celebrates this rite of passage. American Graffiti has great performances, a wonderful thread of stories and the best rock and roll soundtrack in movie history. And it co-stars my personal friend... Wolfman Jack! Let's go cruisin'

Broadcaster Joe Lyons shares another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 79 - MOVIE MUSICALS (08/14/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:04:34 +0000

During Hollywood's Golden Age, studio moguls often acquired the rights to create productions direct from Broadway. At times, however, a musical was developed direct to celluloid. The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain and White Christmas are great examples of these productions. Truth be told, movie musicals were actually created at the advent of sound in cinema, beginning with The Jazz Singer in 1927. The result from today's chronicle is great songs from wonderful films that traverse the entire Studio Era!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons belts out another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 78 - ICONIC TV THEMES (08/09/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:58:57 +0000

One thing television shows had during its Golden Age that we are missing today... Memorable TV themes! We will play a lot of them on this episode, including some of my favorite compositions from Mannix, Dark Shadows, Batman and the British spy show, The Avengers. And as a special bonus, many of the television stars will stop on by. I just love the magic of our Forgotten Hollywood podcast!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons drums up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 77 - THE ICONIC PETER O'TOOLE (08/02/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:57:53 +0000

One of the great actors of the twentieth century, Peter O'Toole was a singular force on the big screen. His career includes memorable roles in Lawrence of Arabia, Becket, A Lion in Winter and My Favorite Year. No competitive Oscar on his shelf, but he is on Great Britain's Mt. Rushmore of all time top actors. The others might include Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton and Alec Guinness. Here is O'Toole's story.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons conjures up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 76 - TOUR GUIDE FRANCK POURCEL (07/26/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:11:34 +0000

A purveyor of Beautiful Music (detractors would call Elevator Music), Franck Pourcel was a French composer, arranger and conductor. His specialty remains the music of cinema. He was a contemporary of Henry Mancini and a colleague of Paul Mauriat (Love is Blue). With the latter, they wrote the popular hit, I Will Follow Him, ultimately featured in Sister Act.

With lush arrangements, Pourcel recorded over 250 albums, 3000 songs and he conducted famous chamber groups, such as the London Symphonic Orchestra and the BBC Orchestra. He is fondly remembered as the French conductor for the wildly-popular Eurovision Song Contests between 1956 and 1972. Today, he is our tour-guide through the beautiful strains of Hollywood.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons provides the vocal Backlot narrative, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 75 - HELLO GORGEOUS! (07/19/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:33:55 +0000

To celebrate our 75th episode, Manny Pacheco profiles the incomparable Barbra Streisand. The songbird is an Oscar-winning actress, who has had a solid movie career that compliments her amazing vocal talents. An hour with Streisand is always time well spent. That's what's up... Doc!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons croons his way through another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 74 - 1960s HITSVILLE HOLLYWOOD (07/12/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:46:23 +0000

Hollywood in the 1960s looked for independent productions to distribute and the trend in society was to turn to Motown and Stax Records for creative Urban scores. Soul music guaranteed movies with an edge and stars emerged, such as Quincy Jones and Isaac Hayes. Today, we celebrate Black and Brown compositions that made the 1960s sweat!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons checks out the iconic Musso and Franks restaurant on his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

This show is dedicated to the memory of my father, Manuel Pacheco, who was a big fan of the movies and the music showcased in this episode and served as my inspiration throughout my career.

EP 73 - A COLLECTION OF STANDARDS (07/05/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:25:58 +0000

Standards from the Great American Songbook is the perfect compliment to our post-4th of July celebration. Host Manny Pacheco pulls out the vinyl, sets the record player to 33 1/3 and offers a collection of tunes made famous in motion pictures.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons tickles our fancy with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 72 - THE SCHNOZ (06/28/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:34:05 +0000

Jimmy Durante was a force of nature who cannot be explained in today's parlance. He was a strenuously visual comedian, who really would have been better suited to silent movies. That said, his distinctive gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz influenced songs and large nose helped make him one of Hollywood's most familiar and popular personalities in the mid-twentieth century. Besides the schnoz, Durante had two trademarks: His signature song - "Inka Dinka Doo" and his closing line after any performance: "Good Night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!" Host Manny Pacheco profiles his outlandish career.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons churns out another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 71 - CAPITOL RECORDS (06/21/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:28:02 +0000

Today's episode focuses on the storied history of Capitol Records. Founded in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs (of Wallichs Music City), it was the first West Coast record label of note. The iconic building in the center of Hollywood has been referenced as "the house that Nat (King Cole) built."

Its roster has also included Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Tina Turner. The record company has a great story and amazing music to share.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons checks in with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 70 - SURFIN' MOUSEKETEER (06/14/2023)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:04:40 +0000

The Summer Solstice brings us endless Summer days and memories of Annette Funicello. Her dual roles as a Mouseketeer and beach movie icon kept her on the front pages of all the movie magazines with her teen idol pal, Frankie Avalon. Rivaling Gidget as the most popular screen beach bunny, she also had a fabulous singing career. Walt Disney was her mentor.

On a personal note, Annette was a member of my Catholic parish in Encino, CA. I sat behind her each Sunday at church. Yes, she was devoutly religious her entire life. Young boys had a crush on her; young girls found a role model.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons whips up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 69 - TICKLE THE IVORIES (06/07/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:49:38 +0000

The piano is truly the companion instrument to cinema. Movie palaces of the silent era included dramatic scores from eighty-eight keys to compliment the story shown on screen. From Chico Marx and Sam in Casablanca to the sounds produced by Oscar Levant, Eddie Duchin, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, the piano is a lush reminder that the collaboration of music composition and cinematography remains elegant and essential.

Meanwhile, broadcaster Joe Lyons toils on another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 68 - MEET THE PINK LADY (05/31/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 30 May 2023 21:23:19 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco welcomes in studio... The Pink Lady (aka Jackie Goldberg). At ninety, Pink is a Los Angeles icon. Her pet projects include veteran affairs and finding employment for local talent, sixty and above. Her stable of stars are impressive and her supporters include former mayor Eric Garcetti, former city council member Mitch O'Farrell, George Chakiris, Margaret O'Brien and the late Florence Henderson. Senior Star Power is Pink's brand and her story is fascinating.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons contributes another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 67 - USO TOUR (05/24/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 23 May 2023 21:36:03 +0000

To honor our fallen soldiers this weekend, host Manny Pacheco takes time to profile Hollywood's war effort. Much like the Hollywood Canteen, the USO allowed major stars to donate their time to entertain our troops in between battles. Bob Hope, Martha Raye, Jack Benny, Marlene Dietrich, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and others, spent treasured time with our men in uniform during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War and beyond. What a lovely tribute as we approach Memorial Day.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons chimes in with his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 66 - BBC GOES TO THE MOVIES (05/17/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 16 May 2023 04:01:01 +0000

The BBC Symphony Orchestra is a premiere British philharmonic based in London. Founded in 1930, it is the principal broadcast orchestra of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Much like the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, these musicians have a real affinity for movie musicals, especially from MGM. This week, our friends from across the pond provide the narrative from the Golden Age of cinema. What a treat!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons offers his latest send-up of his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 65 - LE JAZZ HOT! (05/10/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 09 May 2023 01:06:48 +0000

This entire Forgotten Hollywood podcast series has skirted with the notion that Jazz was the music of choice throughout Hollywood's Golden Age. Today, we target this uniquely American product. The songs... The artists... All that Jazz!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons jazzes up his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 64 - HISTORY IN CELLULOID (05/03/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:17 +0000

Manny Pacheco marches through the pages of history to find celebrated figures eventually honored in cinema. Hollywood shares a real love for the famous and infamous, so these are real examples of what our genial host refers to as Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History (the title of his award-winning book-series)!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan creates his own version of history with this week's Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's illustrious past.

EP 63 - COLE PORTER DE-LOVELY (04/26/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:10:37 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles the urbane and witty Cole Porter. He moved in circles that included Hemingway, Picasso, Josephine Baker, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein. His contemporaries included Jerome Kern, Hoagy Charmichael and George Gershwin.

His music permeates the American Songbook with hits that include "Night and Day", "Love for Sale", "You're the Top", "Begin the Beguine", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "I Got You Under My Skin", "Let's Misbehave", "Let's Do It Let's Fall in Love", "My Heart Belongs to Daddy", "I Love Paris" and the list goes on and on... It's De-Lovely!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons assembles another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 62 - TOONS! (04/19/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:20:56 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco explores the landscape of Toons in cinema. Disney, Merrie Melodies, Walter Lantz, Fleischer Studios, Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbera... They are all here! Experience a rhapsody of animation!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons champions another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 61 - HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU (04/12/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:38:05 +0000

Warner Brothers is celebrating their 100th anniversary and Turner Classic Movies is honoring the iconic studio by screening movies only from the WB the entire month! And at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival, they will also be paying tribute to the movie stars from the lot.

This week, let us profile the motion picture that best personifies the grit and realism of Warner Brothers... CASABLANCA. Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, S. Z. Sakall, Peter Lorre, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Dooley Wilson; the usual suspects delivering iconic performances. And the music is pure gold! As time goes by, this is one podcast episode you will be playing it again and again... Sam!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons delivers his stellar Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 60 - MR. ASTAIRE (04/05/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:07:06 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles the finest hoofer during the Golden Age of Cinema. Early on, casting directors were not quite ready to annoint Fred Astaire as a star (Can't sing. Can't act. Balding. Can dance a little).

Over time, it was clear that he had no equal. Only Gene Kelly and the Nicholas Brothers choreographed moments on screen that were comparable. His escapist dance numbers of the 1930s always had a touch of class as he donned a tux and a top hat. And his dance partners, including Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Eleanor Powell and Rita Hayworth, were just as amazing, performing backwards and in heels.

This is Fred Astaire's remarkable story...

Broadcaster Joe Lyons lends his voice on another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 59 - INSTRUMENTALS (03/29/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:55:05 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco brings back a lost genre of music compositions that was hugely popular for decades in the last half of the twentieth century. Instrumentals showcased the musicianship of talented background players, pop bands and symphonic orchestras. Many of these tunes ended up in iconic movies. And the best part... You did not have to remember any words. Just hum along!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons presents another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 58 - MODERN CROONERS (03/22/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 03:40:20 +0000

Current generation of crooners have a great respect for standards of a different era, many of the tunes that appeared in classic cinema. They feature the arrangements of Michael Buble, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Feinstein. In today's episode, we enjoy rock and country greats (such as Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart and Willie Nelson) who performed standards as a way to pay homage to the great vocalists of the past.

Broadcaster deluxe Joe Lyons hands us another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 57 - JOHN WILLIAMS BEFORE SPIELBERG (03/15/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:04:40 +0000

This year, John Williams celebrates his ninety-first birthday. A celebrated composer, who essentially had two separate careers... Before and after Steven Spielberg. His initial journey is seldom discussed. Yet, it is a fascinating foray into his evolution as a composer. Host Manny Pacheco profiles his earlier work and you will be quite impressed!

Broadcaster Joe Lyons visits The Backlot, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 56 - THE MICKEY ROONEY STORY (03/08/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:12:58 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles the life and times of Mickey Rooney. For almost a decade, the actor topped the charts as Hollywood's most popular movie star and he could sing and dance as well. His Andy Hardy series was extraordinarily profitable for MGM. Also, a partnership with Judy Garland may be his most endearing legacy.

His volatile personal life also was tabloid fodder. Rooney married eight times, including to Ava Gardner and Martha Vickers. His eighty-year career remains singularly iconic.

In this episode, we honor the memory of the award-winning journalist and co-host Gary Lycan. He will be missed.

EP 55 - BRITISH INVASION (03/01/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:54:27 +0000

On the heels of the John F. Kennedy assassination, the United States searched for positive energy to emerge from a collective funk. The Brits came to our rescue and re-energized our society with a much-needed cultural upheaval.

Host Manny Pacheco examines the British Invasion of the Swingin' Sixties that started in cinema with the introduction of a super-spy and additionally came about from a musical tidal wave that began with lads from Liverpool in the county of Merseyside. Together, James Bond and The Beatles changed the fabric of our humanities. And others from across the pond followed...

Broadcaster Joe Lyons lends another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 54 - GOLDEN AGE DIVAS OF COLOR (02/22/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:42:00 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month, let me present the great Jazz Divas during Hollywood Golden Age. Many were memorable in cinema and their names are legendary... Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan and the list goes on and on.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons provides an On the Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 53 - BEST PICTURE OSCAR (02/15/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:46:00 +0000

We begin our second year of Forgotten Hollywood the way we started the whole thing... Looking at Academy Award winners. This time, we focus on the motion pictures that earned the top prize statuette. Great cinema... Great scores... and a wonderful nostalgic journey down memory lane.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan brings us another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 52 - DINO... THE KING OF COOL (02/07/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:21:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles Dean Martin, one of the great contributors to the Great American Songbook. His relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. were legendary. Dino established himself as a fine actor as well as a crooner. The King of Cool remains one-of-a-kind!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 51 - JOHNNY MERCER - SON OF GEORGIA (02/01/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:55:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco salutes the unmistakable Johnny Mercer. His music is part of the fabric of the American songbook. It Might as Well be Spring, Glow Worm, Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive, Moon River... They are all here. His lyrics are Too Marvelous for Words! Mercer remains without doubt, a Forgotten Hollywood favorite!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan enchants you with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 50 - WARNER BROTHERS (1/25/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:40:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco celebrates the fiftieth episode in style. Let's look at the studio home of many great stars, including James Cagney, Errol Flynn, Edward G. Robinson, Bette Davis, Jack Carson, Olivia de Havilland Ann Sheridan and Humphrey Bogart. Known for their gritty gangster dramas and epic adventures, the studio was also famous for their internal contractual squabbles with their stars.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan shares another wonderful Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's glorious past.

EP 49 - DIVERSITY IN THE STUDIO ERA (01/18/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:46:00 +0000

As we celebrate a civil rights icon, let us remember that we continue a cultural journey that needs to be more inclusive. Host Manny Pacheco reflects on Hollywood's Golden Age's one blemish... its lagging lack of appropriate diversity on celluloid and behind the scenes.

Reducing people of color to a musical number scene without billing, grotesque stereotypes that lingered well into the twenty first century, and a representative few in the production of motion pictures; these issues of marginality continue to be the focus of discussion among members of the movie industry.

One bright spot from this cultural slumber... composers of movie scores continue to celebrate a rich diversity of society with vibrant and fairly accurate celebrations of sound by way of lyrics and arrangements. Music remains the great equalizer!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan indulges us with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 48 - THE GOLDWYN GIRLS (01/11/23)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:17:00 +0000

In the tradition of the Folies Bergere and the Ziegfeld Follies, cinema had their own ideas to present what was referred to as "cheesecake" back in the mid twentieth century. It was also known as a chorus line.

Busby Berkeley offered a bevy of beauties in his 1930s Warner Brothers productions. Movie Mogul Samuel Goldwyn created the Goldwyn Girls to many of his light-hearted comedies and musicals of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Among the talent to emerge from this collection of models... Lucille Ball, Betty Grable, Jane Wyman, Ann Southern, Joi Lansing, Virginia Bruce, Marjorie Reynolds and Paulette Goddard.

Host Manny Pacheco provides the audio narrative on this enchanting history of this lost art form. Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan presents his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 47 - MOST WONDERFUL TIME (01/03/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000

We begin the new year and the second half of the Forgotten Hollywood journey profiling the wonderful Andy Williams. A master song-stylist with a penchant for movie tunes, holiday classics and Henry Mancini penned-compositions.

Also on hand for an in-studio visit, the Emmy-winning voiceover artist, Jeff Bordner. He has a unique sense of humor and is a close personal friend to host Manny Pacheco.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides another sterling Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past

EP 46 - BEST OF FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD (12/26/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 23:44:00 +0000

Welcome to the halfway point of Manny Pacheco's Forgotten Hollywood podcast. It is amazing how this works out! Though, it was the 50th episode taped, we play it now (episode #46) as an appropriate way to conclude 2022.

For those who have checked out every show, how about an opportunity to enjoy the highlights of this treasured journey. If this is your introduction to Forgotten Hollywood, I hope it will serve as a portal and inspire you to check out the other forty-five episodes, which include interviews with the late Debbie Reynolds and Art Laboe, and a virtual appearance by the wonderful Michael Feinstein.

And on behalf of co-host Gary Lycan, let me offer my appreciation for your continued listenership!

EP 45 - CHRISTMAS GREETINGS (12/20/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:20:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco presents a holiday spectacular! Yuletide classics from television and cinema. This is one episode you will want to play while you are around the Christmas tree unwrapping presents. Feel free to carol along.

Our most favorite of the ninety-two episodes and it is our gift to you. MERRY CHRISTMAS from the entire FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD podcast team!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan will present a festive Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 44 - NOT THAT PETER PARKER! (12-14-22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:16:00 +0000

Singer-songwriter Peter Parker was born before Spiderman was created by Stan Lee and Marvel Comics. Early in his career, he appeared in Murderer's Row with Dean Martin and an episode of Perry Mason.

Parker has performed with many top pop music acts, including The Delfonics. He became the owner and publisher of Karaoke Scene Magazine. Host Manny Pacheco has him in studio to discuss his favorite movie moments, just like they do on TCM when they have guest-programmers.

EP 43 - THE DUKE (12/07/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:22:00 +0000

John Wayne is a Western icon of the silver screen. Originally part of John Ford's stable of actors, The Duke was able to transcend the categorization of a cardboard hero to playing complicated anti-heroes in Westerns, war dramas and action films. Host Manny Pacheco recognizes Wayne's preference for casting pop music stars in films such as Rio Bravo, The Alamo, North to Alaska, The Longest Day and True Grit. It is time to saddle up, Pilgrim!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers his amazing Backlot reports, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 42 - SONGWRITER'S SPOTLIGHT (11/30/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:31:00 +0000

Throughout the series of programs, host Manny Pacheco has showcased top songwriters from Hollywood's past, such as Elmer Bernstein, Jimmy Van Heusen, Marvin Hamlisch, John Barry and Henry Mancini. Today, we spotlight a few more.

Music composition that references Tinseltown is an essential ingredient that adds to the allure of celluloid. It helps brings stories to life and compliments the acting, cinematography, writing and direction. The Forgotten Hollywood team offers rich examples in this program.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan composes another informative Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's Golden Age.

EP 41 - FRANCIS ALBERT (11/23/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:55:00 +0000

Frank Sinatra is your holiday treat. Truly an immense talent, host Manny Pacheco explores the career of this iconic crooner and actor. His collaborative effort with Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (among others) created a lush sound from a familiar voice. His relationship with other like-minded performers led to the mystique of a crew known as The Rat Pack, which included Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. What a giant!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan cooks us up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 40 - OLE TIME RELIGION (11/16/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:39:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco explores the unique Hollywood relationship between religion and cinema. You will be fascinated at the way such reverence is depicted on celluloid and the movie stars who have excelled when faith and the church is set as the backdrop.

Award-winning author Gary Lycan preaches his Backlot sermon, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 39 - A DISTINGUISHED JOURNALIST (11/09/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:10:00 +0000

Gary Lycan is my cherished co-host on this podcast. He was a distinguished Orange County journalist who passed away in 2013. Today, we honor him as he chooses his favorite movie music when we chatted a couple of years before his death.

In Southern California, my dear friend was known as the correspondent that wrote about the broadcast industry. My radio colleagues always thought he was the best in the business. I agree.

I miss Gary Lycan everyday. Let's find out what made him so special in this Forgotten Hollywood episode dedicate to his memory.

EP 38 - FIBBER MCGEE'S CLOSET (11/02/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:51:00 +0000

Everything lost, missing or forgotten can metaphorically be found in Fibber McGee's Closet. But don't open the door to find out or else BANG! The bit was made famous by Jim and Marian Jordan on their popular Fibber McGee and Molly radio program.

Host Manny Pacheco delves into this mess of a closet and pulls out lost movie tunes and rarely-heard recordings by popular movie stars and crooners back in the day. You will also here directors and others intoduce the movie take and you will feel like you are on an actual sound stage. This one is special!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan will offer up one of his Backlot reports, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 37 - REMEMBERING MARVIN HAMLISCH (10/26/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:39:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles the former child prodigy who became a prolific composer and a conductor without equal... Marvin Hamlisch. Adapting ragtime music to a great screenplay earned The Sting an Oscar for Best Picture. His friendship with Liza Minnelli was legendary and he defined the sound of the 1970s.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan shares anothe Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 36 - ICONS OF CINEMA (10/19/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:53:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco provides compelling reasons why certain movie stars are in the pantheon of all-time great performers... The Mount Rushmore of Hollywood. Agree or disagree!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywoods Past.

EP 35 - THE ARTISTRY OF NAT KING COLE (10/11/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:09:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles one of the great voices of the mid-twentieth century... Nat King Cole. He was a crooner-deluxe and a pioneer on television, the first African-American to host their own program. His music had a Euro flair and he died way too young. His daughter Natalie provided a lingering legacy.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan is on hand with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP. 34 - A COMEDY TONIGHT! (10/05/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:23:00 +0000

Comedic filmmaking is a real art and Hollywood has been lucky to capture some of the greatest clowns in cinematic history. Host Manny Pacheco looks at the genre of Comedy and hopefully you will be chuckling along... maybe giggle, belly-laugh, guffaw, snicker, or at least smile throughout the hour.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan will present a lively Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 33 - QUE SERA... (09/28/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:04:00 +0000

Just like Judy Garland, Doris Day is 100 this year. Host Manny Pacheco profiles the career of everybody's favorite girl-next-door. Actor, singer, comedianne... she could do it all!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers another of his Backlot reports, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 32 - THE BROADWAY MELODY (09/20/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:16:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco digs deep into the Broadway catalogue to find those forgotten stage classics for all to enjoy. If you love showtunes, this episode is for you!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan presents another of his "Backlot" reports, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's precious past.

EP 31 - THE MAGNIFICENT ELMER (09/13/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:20:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco chronicles the marvelous career of Elmer Bernstein (no relation to Leonard Bernstein). His work has appeared in iconic motion pictures and once you listen to his scores, you cannot help but hum along way after the music has stopped playing. Bernstein was also notable in scoring uproarious comedies; quite a majestic approach to schtick!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan is on hand with is weekly "Backlot" report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 30 - THE HIT PARADE (09/07/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:11:00 +0000

Sometimes due to a movie's popularity, or because a crooner signs on to a production, a tune associated with a motion picture becomes a pop smash. It may even reach #1 on the music charts!

Host Manny Pacheco surveys some of the most popular tunes to rise from cinema, You may surprised by the definitive relationship between songs and celluloid.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan chimes in with another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 29 - CHOREOGRAPHY (08/31/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:05:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco reaches to do something incredible.. He presents an audio podcast episode that pays tribute to the art of "choreography." We agree, you will not be able to actually see Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, or Cyd Charisse dance. In your mind's eye, however, you will remember lasting cinematic images of movement and sound that will stir your imagination! It's a "theatre of the mind" moment!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan will also delivers his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 28 - MGM: THE LION ROARS (08/24/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:09:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco presents Metro Goldwyn Mayer, the studio lot that boasted "more stars than there are in the heavens." They included Clark Gable, Norma Shearer, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Jean Harlow, William Powell, Elizabeth Taylor, Wallace Beery, The Marx Brothers and so many others.

Known for their lavish musicals, big-budget productions and multi-star approach, MGM was the finest studio during Hollywood's Golden Age before it was dismantled, leaving a shadow of its greatness all throughout Culver City, CA. What can I say... That's Entertainment!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan also provides his weekly Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 27 - CINEMA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR (08/17/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:22:00 +0000

Manny Pacheco presents classical selections from the greats... Beethoven, Mozart... Chopin. They are all here. As studio moguls during Hollywood's Golden Age reached for classic literature as cinematic inspiration, the soundtrack of many of these productions included the great classical masters. This will be a symphony for your ears!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan conjures up another Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 26 - AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE (08/10/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:29:00 +0000

Radio Hall of Famer Art Laboe is our guest! To celebrate his 97th birthday, Art joins Manny Pacheco to chat about his career and his love of classic films. Laboe first coined the term Oldies-But-Goodies back in the 1950s and found nationwide success with his Oldies collection of albums. His nine-decade broadcast career in Southern California and throughout the Southwest is legendary, and puctuated by his legions of fans in East Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando and points beyond.

It was Art Laboe who gave Manny Pacheco his first job in radio when he was hired at the iconic 1110 AM KRLA. Laboe is a mentor and a lifelong friend. Happy Happy Birthday... Baby!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 25 - MR. JIMMY VAN HEUSEN (08/03/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:16:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles the career of the composer who helped shape the careers of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. His music was easy on the ears and his collaborations with Sammy Cahn and Johnny Burke were legendary. You know the songs; it's time you met the man behind them.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan offers up his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 24 - THE BIOPIC (07/27/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:26:00 +0000

With the recent success of screen biographies (Elton John, Judy Garland, Freddie Mercury, Elvis Presley), host Manny Pacheco looks at the "biopic" production. The genre has a long and glorious (if inaccurate) history.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides his weekly Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 23 - THE DANNY KAYE STORY (07/20/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:43:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco presents the life and times of Danny Kaye, the multi-talented, rubber-faced star at Goldwyn Studios in the 1940s. Along with Virginia Mayo, Kaye produced a series of comedic hits that made him the king of the lot. The kid from Brooklyn could turn a phrase!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan also presents his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 22 - CRYSTAL COVE (07/13/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:06:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco takes a beach trip to lovely Crystal Cove, nestled along the Newport Coast in Southern California. This out-of-the-way locale has been home to iconic cinematic productions. Two envoys of the beach paradise are on hand to chat about the splendor of this perfect Summer getaway.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 21 - GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK (07/06/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:36:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco lovingly explores The Great American Songbook, a canon of the most important and influential songs of the 20th Century. Most of these tunes can be found in Broadway theatre and Hollywood films.

Prominent singers and writers of notable compositions include George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday. These standards have stood the test of time and more recently have been interpreted by Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, Barry Manilow, Harry Connick Jr., Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Michael Buble.

Performer Michael Feinstein has received well-deserved national attention for his unwavering commitment to the preservation of Standards through his creation of the Great American Songbook Foundation. His roots can be traced back to his mentorship with Ira Gershwin and today he collaborates with the Library of Congress to provide a home for historic written arrangements and recordings of the American song.

Feinstein will be our treasured guide on today's journey and journalist Gary Lycan will provide his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 20 - HOLLYWOOD TAKES A VACATION (06/29/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:18:00 +0000

The crew of Forgotten Hollywood hits the highways for a vacation roadtrip and you are all invited! By plane, train or automobile... Manny Pacheco, Gary Lycan and producer Steve Guzman visits many of the beautiful spots that make this nation shine.

Summer is in full swing and it is time to travel!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan delivers his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 19 - ELVIS GOES HOLLYWOOD! (06/22/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:44:00 +0000

To celebrate the brand new Warner Brothers summer release of ELVIS, host Manny Pacheco profiles the life and times of the King of Rock and Roll during his prolific movie career. The latest production stars Austin Butler (as Presley) and Tom Hanks (as Col. Tom Parker). Elvis is in the building!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan also presents his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 18 - JUDY AT 100 (06/15/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:47:00 +0000

To honor Judy Garland's centennial, host Manny Pacheco profiles maybe the greatest media artist of the 20th Century. Garland was only forty-seven when she passed in 1969; but her dynamic legacy is set in cinema, on radio and on vinyl. We travel Over the Rainbow to present a special retrospective!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan also delivers his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 17 - MANCINI! (06/07/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:29:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco profiles Henry Mancini, the magnificent composer of iconic compositions from cinema and television. His music is familiar and you will be humming along with the tunes. Movie stars that have worked with Mancini include Peter Sellers, David Niven, Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, Julie Andrews, Orson Welles, Tony Curtis, John Wayne, Natalie Wood, Jack Lemmon and Gene Wilder.

Award-winning author Gary Lycan provides his Backlot Report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 16 - THE MUSIC OF GOODFELLAS (05/31/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 31 May 2022 19:46:00 +0000

To honor the memory of Ray Liotta, host Manny Pacheco breaks down the scoring of GoodFellas. The iconic music was hand-selected by Martin Scorsese and it captures the spirit of this mob-themed production.

Broadcaster Joe Lyons steps in for Gary Lycan to offer the Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past. Plus, Joe has a surprise interview that is sure to please the palate!

EP 15 - THE MEMORIAL DAY EPISODE (05/25/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 24 May 2022 23:13:00 +0000

Forgotten Hollywood spends treasured time honoring our fallen soldiers as we approach Memorial Day weekend. Host Manny Pacheco looks at the cinema that was created as a postcard for our men and women who are simply willing to sacrifice in the name of freedom.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 14 - MARNI NIXON'S GOLD FAMILY (05/18/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 18 May 2022 03:36:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco presents one of the forgotten members of Hollywood Royalty, all with ties to motion picture music scores. Ernest Gold was a celebrated composer, his wife Marni Nixon worked as a ghost-singer for featured actresses in musicals, and son Andrew Gold wrote hit records (one of which ended up as the intro for an iconic television show).

Marni Nixon remained invisible to the public because movie studios wanted their female stars to receive all the attention. They included Deborah Kerr, Natalie Wood, and Audrey Hepburn. The actors fought back to make sure Nixon was given the credit she so richly deserved. It is a remarkable story!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan offers his weekly Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 13 - CINEMA SWINGS! (05/11/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 11 May 2022 03:15:00 +0000

It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!

Host Manny Pacheco trips the light fantastic through the Big Band era, which coincided with Hollywood's Golden Age, from the mid-1930s to the late 1950s. Time for some stompin' at the Savoy!

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan presents his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 12 - AFI TOP 10 FILM SCORES (05/03/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 04 May 2022 03:36:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco recently interviewed George Stevens Jr. at the TCM Classic Film Festival. That interview will appear shortly on YouTube and the Forgotten Hollywood blogsite. Stevens Jr. was a co-founder of the American Film Institute in 1965.

AFI is an organization that honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. To honor George Stevens Jr., we present the AFI top movie scores during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan offers his Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Tinseltown's past.

EP 11 - HOLLYWOOD TAKES FLIGHT (04/27/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:58:00 +0000

Cinema soars with motion pictures that features aviation in all of its splendor. Flying, much like the moving picture, has fascinated society and culture since before the turn of the twentieth century. This episode spreads its wings to prove that the fascination is warranted. Manny Pacheco is your genial host.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides his weekly Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 10 - THE DEBBIE REYNOLDS INTERVIEW (04/20/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:45:00 +0000

Movie stars will be out in force at this week's TCM Classic Film Festival. Manny Pacheco honors the moment by presenting a definitive interview with the late Debbie Reynolds! The conversation took place a couple of years before her passing. Debbie discusses her film break, her relationships with Gene Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor and her fight to preserve film history.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides his investigative insight during this candid chat.

EP 09 - PLAY BALL! (04/13/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:54:00 +0000

With the brand new baseball season in full swing, host Manny Pacheco shares tales that highlight the special relationship between Tinseltown and America's Pastime. Hope springs eternal!

Journalist Gary Lycan offers this week's Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 08 - PARAMOUNT PICTURES (04/05/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:03:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco travels to Paramount Pictures lot, the studio that Gloria Swanson claimed to have built in Sunset Boulevard. It was home to the Marx Brothers, Hope and Crosby, and the first Oscar-winning movie, Wings.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan travels on the Backlot, with current news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 07 - 20TH CENTURY FOX (03/30/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:21:00 +0000

On this episode. host Manny Pacheco offers a tour of the iconic 20th Century Fox. It is famous for showcasing the acting talents of Shirley Temple, Henry Fonda, Betty Grable, Tyrone Powers, Marilyn Monroe and motion picture compositions of the great Alfred Newman.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan presents his Backlot report, with current news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 06 - THE ANDREWS SISTERS (03/23/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:47:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco presents the finest sister act during Hollywood's Golden Age - LaVerne, Maxene and Patty. They leave a legacy of big band, jump, and polka-tinged classics.

Award-winning Journalist Gary Lycan provides his weekly "Backlot" report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 05 - JE T'AIME PARIS (03/16/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:12:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco is sentimental about cinema that romanticizes the "City of Lights". Paris is filled with joie de vivre, which was captured in celluloid during Tinseltown's Studio Era...

Journalist Gary Lycan offers his weekly "Backlot" report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 04 - BARRY... JOHN BARRY! (03/09/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:54:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco provides a Forgotten Hollywood profile of the composer who created the musical image of James Bond. He is John Barry.

Journalist Gary Lycan also provides this week's Backlot report, with news and notes that reference Hollywood's past.

EP 03 - FEMMES IN FILM (03/02/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:53:00 +0000

Host Manny Pacheco offers a melodic look at iconic female characters in motion pictures. Ingenue or fatale; tomboy or pinup; all inspire spirit in song. An engaging look at the softer side of a cinematic screenplay.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan provides this week's Backlot report, with new and notes that reference Hollywood's past...

EP 02 - OSCAR-NOMINATED MUSIC (02/23/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:21:00 +0000

Forgotten Hollywood host Manny Pacheco continues his two-part look at the Academy Awards, showcasing this time the Oscar-nominated compositions during Hollywood's Golden Age. The Best Song category was first introduced in 1934 at the 7th ceremony.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycan offers his Backlot report, with current news and notes referencing Hollywood's past

EP 01 - OSCAR-WINNING MUSIC (02/16/22)

Manny Pacheco, Forgotten Hollywood — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:45:00 +0000

Forgotten Hollywood and Manny Pacheco take an engaging look at Oscar-winning compositions, a category first introduced in 1934 at the 7th Academy Awards ceremony.

Award-winning journalist Gary Lycon offers his On the Backlot report with current news and notes about Hollywood's past.