If you recently missed my live interview last month on the Lunchtime With Ira program which orgininated in Las Vegas over KUNV-FM (91.5), you now have the chance to hear the show by clicking on the link below.

Manny Radio Interview

   Ira David Sternberg let me discuss my new book Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History in depth, which brought my paperback to life.

   Kick back and enjoy…

Until next time…                          “never forget“

   The Cypress Chamber of Commerce is having their Breakfast Mixer this Tuesday. I’ve been asked to be their guest speaker to talk about my new book, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet with local businesses, many of whom helped me develop my work. According to their website:

Monthly Networking Breakfast features a dynamic guest speaker and great networking opportunities. Cost is $20 for reservations in advance, $25 at the door. Reservations are required (714-827-2430). Bring business cards, a friend, and perhaps a door prize to promote your product or service. This month’s speaker is award-winning author, noted DJ, and Cypress resident Manny Pacheco. He’ll be talking his book Forgotton Hollywood, Forgotten History, highlighting the best supprting actors and actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Era and their films that tell America’s story.

   I can’t wait to visit with my neighbors and friends who have been so supportive of my paperback (especially Tim and Linda Keenan of Creative Media). The mixer is at 7:30a at the Courtyard By Marriott Hotel at 5865 Katella Ave. 

Until next time>                         “never forgot“

   As we approach this weekend’s 2010 Oscar Ceremony, here is this humble writer’s opinion of the Top 5 Academy Award acting snubs in history (in no particular order)…

   1) Richard Burton - Seven times nominated for an Oscar; zero wins.

Unfortunately, this lion of cinema died before he could even be given a Lifetime Achievement award. He ruled in The Robe, Becket, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (among others). He was “king” to Elizabeth Taylor’s “queen” of Hollywood for almost two decades.

   2) Edward G. Robinson – NEVER nominated for an Oscar.

Double Indemnity, Key Largo, Little Caesar, Brother Orchid, The Cincinnati Kid, The Sea Wolf… Shall I go on? He was awarded an Honorary Oscar on his deathbed; he died two months before the actual ceremony. 

   3) Myrna Loy – NEVER nominated for an Oscar.

Her work with William Powell (also snubbed) was essential in The Thin Man series. She was a bedrock in The Best Years Of Our Lives. What a shame she made acting look so easy.

    4) Errol Flynn - NEVER nominated for an Oscar.

A giant of Hollywood, he was never taken seriously by critics or by his peers. The Adventures Of Robin Hood is top-notch entertainment. Who could have played the character as good as Errol Flynn. Spencer Tracy deserved the Oscar for Boys Town, but Flynn should have received at least a nomination.

   5) Deborah Kerr – Six times nominated for an Oscar; zero wins.

She played the same type of roles in the 1950’s designed for Greer Garson in the 1940’s. Her work was meticulous in The King And I, An Affair To Remember, From Here To Eternity, Separate Tables, etc. 

   Honorable Mentions: Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall

   Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History showcases actors who were nominated a total of 18 times with Oscar proving elusive: Claude Rains (4), Arthur Kennedy (4), Thelma Ritter (6), William Bendix (1), Beulah Bondi (2), Basil Rathbone (1)

   Enjoy this year’s ceremonies…

Until next time>                       <never forget>

   Libraries all over the country are jumping on the bandwagon, and adding Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History to their book shelves. As previously noted in earlier blogs, the paperback was added to:

• Writers Guild Foundation – Shavelson Webb Library (Los Angeles)
• Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences – Margaret Herrick Library (Beverly Hills)
• Mid-Continent Public Library (Independence, MO) 

According to the World Cat / Library Search website, you can now find my book at:

• The Onondaga County Pulic Library Chain – Manlius Library (Syracuse, NY)
• Reed College Library (Portland, OR)
• Whittier Public Library (Whittier)
• The Orange County Public Library Chain – San Clemente Library (San Clemente); and Irvine Heritage Park Regional Library (Irvine)

     Like this great USA, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History has reached the libraries “from sea to shining sea.”

Until next time>                         ”never forget“

    I am happy to report that book sales are up online and at local store locations.  So much so, in certain categories, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is in the Top 100 (and even in the Top 10) on website indicators.

   This week:

• Tower Books - ”Forgotten Hollywood” is currently in the Top 10 in the Social History category (#9 in all books; #4 in paperbacks)

• Borders – My paperback recently reached #8 in the Local Interest / California History category. It’s currently #50 (very respectable)

• Amazon – My book dabbled in the Top 100 (peaking at #63) in the Movies / History & Criticism category. They have also gone through their entire stock over the last two weeks…twice!

  

Social History Bestsellers

The word is out….Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is a bonafide hit!

Until next time>                        “never forget“

   I’ve been chosen to become the newest member of The Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters.  According to their website:

“Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters was founded in 1966 by announcer Art Gilmore and a group of 178 original members. Edgar Bergen (Charlie McCarthy) was the founding Chairman of the Board. Jim Jordan (Fibber McGee) was the second Chairman, followed by Ralph Edwards…Current membership stands at 550.

P.P.B. hosts five celebrity luncheons a year at the Sportsmen’s Lodge (in Studio City, California), where men and women with at least 20 years of professional employment in Radio and Television Broadcasting (or allied fields) join together to renew old friendships, meet new members, and honor fellow pioneer broadcasters for their achievements. “

   Some of the well-known members of this prestigious organization currently include Betty White, Robert Wagner, Peter Graves, and Tommy Lasorda. My good friends - Art Laboe, Gary Lycan, Roger Carroll, Casey Kasem, and Michael Horn also belong to this notable group.

                                                Art Laboe                       Gary Lycan

   I want to personally thank Art and Gary for their support and endorsement towards my  selection into this fine organization.

Until next time>                            “never forget“

   Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History has made the TOP 10 at Southern California Borders Stores in the Local Interest / Southwest / California /History category out of  559 books available in the section. I’m really proud to say my book is ranked #8 as of today.  The paperback is obviously selling at the 31 area locations. What a high for me to see the book take on a life of its own.

   Next weekend, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History will be a featured work for sale at the Northwest Women’s Show at Q-West Field in Seattle. The site is the Baseball home of The Mariners. Thousands of ladies are expected to attend this fine event. Although I won’t be there, my book will be well represented by Media Rep – Barbara Kindness, and members of the Book Publishers Network on Friday through Sunday (March 5th-7th).  Below is the link to the event…

http://www.nwwomenshow.com/NWWS%20Exhibitors.html

Book Publishers Network
“Changing the World One Book at a Time“

Until next time>                               “never forget“ 

   As of today, folks living in Los Angeles County can buy Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History by using their Costco membership. The paperback is officially at the two large stores mentioned in an earlier blog.

    The San Fernando Valley address of Costco is 1051 Burbank Blvd. The Hollywood address is 2901 Los Feliz Blvd. Of course, I’ll be working with the warehouse stores for the opportunity to do a book signing at one or both locations.

   I invite Costco members in the surrounding areas to take advantage of these convenient locales when searching for my book. Of course, a complete list of places to buy Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is in the Book Purchase Location’s section of my Navigation Bar to the left. 

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Until next time>                        “never forget“

   Another important library in the heart of Hollywood is adding Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History to their collection! The Shavelson Webb Library of The Writers Guild Foundation has accepted the submission of my award-winning book.

   Library Director Karen Pederson writes: “We will be honored to include your book.” Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History can now be read at two landmark locations in Los Angeles.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Margaret Herrick Library also recently  purchased a copy of my paperback for their prestigious shelves. 

   Finding a copy of my paperback in two historic Hollywood library locales is exciting. I feel honored for their acceptance of my work. Here is a link to the Writers Guild Foundation website: www.wgfoundation.org.

Until next time>                    “never forget“

   The success of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is mounting! Tonight, I made my confirmed 400th sale for the paperback. The number is obviously higher; but in the publishing business…there is a certain amount of lag time in confirmation from the actual book retailers - to wholesaler – and finally to the author.

   Thanks to my good friend, Tom Terrific, a karaoke host in Southern California who made the memorable purchase. Tom works in Huntington Beach / Westminster on Tuesdays at Michael’s Sports Bar; and in Long Beach on Saturdays at Clancys. Tom is also a noted lover of classic movies, so I know he will enjoy my book.

   Next stop:  Borders - Yorba Linda on Saturday from 1p-3p for my book signing. A reminder, this particular store is in the Savi Ranch Shopping Center, off the 91 freeway (the Weir Canyon exit). I can’t wait to meet you and talk classic films!

   Karaoke Host Tom Terrific  

Until next time>                          “never forget“