“Forgotten Hollywood”- Tribute to Danny Kaye on Horizon…

November 15th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   Recently, my co-host Gary Lycan and I offered an hour-long retrospective on the life of Danny Kaye on our Forgotten Hollywood Program (which airs most Saturdays at 3p {PST} on the Financial News & Talk Radio Network). I’ve learned a year-long tribute will begin taking  shape throughout the nation to honor what would have been Kaye’s 100th birthday.

  

   Kaye’s immense talent as a comedian, singer, and actor, and his unyielding work on behalf of UNICEF warrants this attention. The first of these celebrations takes place in December at the Paley Center for Media. According to their press release:

   Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Danny Kaye is a personal favorite performer of mine. I hope you plan to re-visit his work in the near future.

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   Passes for the next TCM Classic Film Festival will go on sale to the public on Thursday at 12pm (EST). There are five levels of Festival Passes to choose from. The 2013 TCM Film Fest is set for April 25th-28th. Destination Hollywood is the theme. For more info, please visit:

http://filmfestival.tcm.com/

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- LA Press Club Auction Screenplays!

November 14th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   This Sunday, the Los Angeles Press Club will host the National Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala. I’m attending as the author of Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History, and this Forgotten Hollywood Blog; nominated in specific categories. Jane Fonda will be there to receive the first annual Visionary award. Also on hand: Robert Redford, Kathy Griffin, Jeff Daniels, and other A-List actors and journalist luminaries. The 5th Annual gala is taking place at the Millennium Bilmore Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom.

     

   Raising money for the year-round work of the LA Press Club, this organization is currently hosting a silent auction online; and it will continue on the day of the event.

   Several of these items capture the essence of Hollywood’s Golden Age. They are screenplays  personally signed by its director, and donated by the Stanley Kramer Library. Scripts from High Noon, On the Beach, Judgment at Nuremberg, and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner are NOW available to claim. $80 is the opening number for each of these screenplays.

   For further information on the 5th Annual National Entertainment Journalism Awards, please read the November 10th story below.

Until next time>                                “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Greyhound to Long Island…

November 13th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The Cinema Arts Centre commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Marilyn Monroe’s death with a rare in-person appearance by Don Murray, Monroe’s Academy Award-nominated co-star in Bus Stop. Joshua Logan’s classic 1956 comedy is based on a play by Pulitzer Prize winner William Inge. The live interview will be conducted by movie scholar Foster Hirsch.  MARILYN MONROE AND DON MURRAY ———->

   Don Murray grew up in the shadow of the Cinema Arts Centre in Long Island, NY. During his career, he worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Walter Pigeon, Hope Lange, Peter Lawford, Gene Tierney, and Burgess Meredith. His own screen credits include A Hatful of Rain, Advise and Consent, and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. His pre-film personal life was notable; he was a conscientious objector during the Korean War. Murray’s appearance and interview is being filmed for inclusion in a new documentary in development about his career.

   The Don Murray interview will precede a screening of Bus Stop. The event is Wednesday,  November 14th at 7:30p. Tickets are available for members of the Center and the public. The Cinema Arts Center is located at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, NY.

   This program is a gentle distraction for folks in the area affected by Superstorm Sandy.

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   Lucille Bliss, a voice actress who appeared in animated film classics, and a television pioneer in cartoons, has died. She began her career hosting a local children’s program in San Francisco. In 1949, she was selected to create the persona for Crusader Rabbit, the first animated series on television.

  

   Crusader Rabbit was the brainchild of Jay Ward, who pitched the animated character (as well as Dudley Do-Right) to NBC. Ward’s ultimate success led to his developing his greatest work, Rocky and Bullwinkle. Today, the legal rights for Crusader Rabbit now belong to FOX Networks.

   Bliss was asked to perform as Anastasia in Disney’s Cinderella in 1959. She was also well known in the industry for playing Smurfette in Hanna-Barbera’s The Smurfs, and enjoyed by a whole new generation of children. Her voice was also heard on episodes of The Flinstones.

   Lucille Bliss was 96. In her honor:  Bing…Bing…Bing!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Veterans Eat For Free Today!

November 12th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   Yesterday was Veterans Day. Today, we honor our men and women who have served our country so admirably in combat, and in times of peace. My good friend, Eve Rojas (who is a literary critic), posted this wonderful flyer. She asked her friends to pass this along:

   Veterans Day coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending World War I. (Major hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with Germans signing the Armistice)

   President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue a proclamation to observe November 11th with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act was approved May 13, 1938 that the 11th of November in each year should become a legal holiday. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill into law the expansion to honor ALL vets on May 26, 1954.

   I’m happy to oblige and list the restaurants. It’s the least I can do to say THANK YOU for the previous service of our veterans.

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   Early this morning, I received a gracious phone call from Bill Airey, CEO of MOOSE Charities, to thank me for my recent donation to MOOSEHEART. His message was warm and heartfelt, and Bill expressed that in this economy, donations of $2400 are few and far between. I thanked him for his daily work, and I also mentioned the conspired efforts of Buena Park MOOSE #1945 to help make this happen.                                                 BILL AIREY ——>

   MOOSE Charities Inc. is a registered nonprofit, Illinois-based 501 (c)3 charity, with the primary goal of providing the necessary resources for the continued support and maintenance of MOOSEHEART  Child City & School and MOOSEHAVEN Retirement Community.

   It was a great way to start my day!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Actors Reach Out to Help Victims…

November 11th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   My unions have a special message to impart, helping certain victims of Superstorm Sandy:

PLEASE DONATE TODAY

 The SAG Foundation, SAG Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund, and the AFTRA Foundation have come together to provide immediate support to active SAG-AFTRA members affected by Superstorm Sandy. Each has made a significant contribution to this fund; and with additional donations from members, a much greater impact can be made, and more members served.

Make your year-end tax-deductible donation today to support these efforts by visiting www.sagfoundation.org.

All grants for the relief fund are being administered to members through The Actors Fund by a confidential and streamlined application process. SAG-AFTRA members can apply for assistance by calling (212) 221-7300 ext. 119, or by email at  intakeny@actorsfund.org.

If you need help… ask. If you can help… give. We’re all in this together.

 Thank you!

   I’m thrilled to pass this plea for assistance along. I hope it helps my brethren in need.

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   Henry Colman was a television executive and producer, whose production credits include The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, Peyton Place, The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis, Dr. Kildare, Hawaii 5-0, The Odd Couple, Mannix, Love American Style, Hotel, and notably, The Love Boat.

   In the 1950s, he started as an assistant to the director for Kraft Television Theatre, and later worked on Robert Montgomery Presents and the Colgate Comedy Hour. His early success led to his becoming an executive producer with CBS Television. In 1970, Henry was promoted to vice president of television programs at Paramount Studios.

   After Colman retired from network television, he began  conducting a series of video interviews for the Television Academy Foundation’s Archive of American Television. He spoke with such luminaries as Ernest Borgnine, George Carlin, and Aaron Spelling.                    HENRY COLMAN –>

   Henry Colman was 89.

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- LA Press Club Begins Awards Season

November 10th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The Los Angeles Press Club has just announced the 2012 Finalists for the National Entertainment Journalism Awards. The event will take place on November 18th at the Millennium Bilmore Hotel in the Crystal Ballroom. It’s the 5th Annual gala.

   As I previously alluded to, the LA Press Club will honor two-time Oscar-winner Jane Fonda with its inaugural Visionary Award. Legendary actor / director Robert Redford will introduce Ms. Fonda. Jeff Daniels is also scheduled to make an appearance.

The Visionary Award pays homage to an individual within the Entertainment Industry who uses their high-profile status to make the world a better place and to spread information about issues of freedom and social importance.

        

          JANE FONDA           ROBERT REDFORD     JAMES FRANCO    KATHY GRIFFIN  

   Expected A-List attendees include Kathy Griffin, presenting a career achievement award to Janice Min, Executive Editor at the Hollywood Reporter; and James Franco, former co-host of the Academy Awards, and Oscar-nominee (Best Actor). Jane Fonda’s ex-husband Ted Turner, Michael Douglas, and Dolly Parton have expressed their desire to attend.

   The Forgotten Hollywood franchise is well represented. Here are the gracious announced accolades for my literary and journalistic work:

~ Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten Forgotten History is nominated for Best Book Orange County Register radio columnist Gary Lycan is also being recognized for writing the Introduction to my latest paperback (Best Book is a new category designation)

~ Forgotten Hollywood is a Finalist for Online Entertainment Blog by an Individual / I’m thrilled and in awe one of the nominees is James Franco, who writes a blog for the Huffington Post (the second time this year my website has been recognized by LA Press Club)

            

                         MANNY PACHECO                            GARY LYCAN 

   In addition:

~ Gary Lycan, Orange County Register, received a nod in the TOP competitive category: Entertainment Journalist of the Year – All Platforms (final award of the evening)

~ Gary Lycan is additionally a Finalist for Print – Newspapers or Magazines Columnist /Kathy Griffin also received a nomination, writing a column for the Hollywood Reporter 

   Congrats to my dear friend, and my talented Forgotten Hollywood radio show co-host, for this deserved recognition from NEJ

   Here’s a link with the complete list of 2012 Finalists:

http://lapressclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Finalists_NEJ_2012.pdf

   Kudos to all the 2012 nominees for this prestigious award. Bulletins as they break!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Double Bill to Die For…

November 8th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   Theatre-going audiences in the Pacific Northwest will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a thoughtfully planned double bill on November 14th. Part of the year-round Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) program, virtually join the Master of Suspense, and his seminal film back on the big screen. Ticket holders to Psycho receive priority seating for a special screening of Hitchcock from Fox Searchlight Pictures.

   It’s all happening at the SIFF Cinema Uptown, located at 511 Queen Anne Ave. North. Tickets are $15, but SIFF members will be given a discount and only have to pay $10. The double-bill screening begins promptly at 7p.

   SIFF’s mission is to create experiences bringing people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It’s through the art of cinema that they foster a community more informed, aware, and alive. Hitchcock opens in nationally in select theaters on November 23rd. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, and Toni Colette.

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   Ann Arbor’s non-profit center for fine film and the performing arts, the Michigan Theatre is hosting a FREE Holiday Classic Film series. Their schedule includes: Meet Me in St. Louis on Saturday, December 1st; the original Miracle on 34th Street on Sunday, December 16th; and It’s a Wonderful Life on Sunday December 23rd. All screenings begin at 1:30p.

   The Michigan Theatre is west of State St., in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 E. Liberty St. These timeless classics will put any Midwest family in the mood for the Holidays!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Book Series Reach 100 Libraries!

November 6th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   It’s only fitting on the eve of Election Day, the Forgotten Hollywood Book Series will NOW be officially housed in a combined 100 libraries. And, these latest shelves are found at the  Motion Picture and Television Fund in Woodland Hills, CA. Overall, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is in 85 branches, and Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History rests in 39 libraries.

  

   The Motion Picture and Television Fund is celebrating 90 years in existence. Right from the start, their mission statement has been We Take Care of Our Own.

   The organization has its origins from cinematic luminaries as Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith, who realized the need for reaching out to those in the  movie industry who fell upon hard times. The original Board of Trustees included many of the big names in Hollywood such as Harold Lloyd, William S. Hart, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks, Cecil B. DeMille, Donald Crisp (an actor in my book series), Hal Roach, and Irving Thalberg. It was known then as the Motion Picture Relief Fund (MPRF).

   In 1932, Mary Pickford spearheaded the Payroll Pledge Program, a monetary deduction plan for those earning over $200 a week. Studio workers were encouraged to pledge one-half of one percent of their earnings to MPRF. In 1938, MPRF increased participation in the Payroll Pledge Program by including talent, unions, and producer representatives. SAG improved this effort by ruling for compulsory contributions by its Class A members.

  

   SAG Prez Jean Hersholt searched for an opportunity to supplement income produced by the Payroll Pledge. Jules Stein came up with the idea to have major movie stars appear on a new radio program, The Screen Guild Show, whereby they would donate their normal salaries to MPRF. Members of the Directors Guild and Writers Guild also contributed their services.

  

   Sponsored by Gulf Oil, The Screen Guild Show  made its premiere on over 61 CBS stations in 1939. The first program featured the iconic Jack Benny, Judy Garland and Joan Crawford. The Screen Guild Show quickly became one of the most popular programs on network radio, raising $5.3 million for MPRF during its 13-year run. Most major actor participated a number of times: Humphrey Bogart, Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, Natalie Wood, Carole Lombard, Bob Hope, Betty Grable, Clark Gable, Tyrone Power, and the list goes on.

   The Motion Picture Relief Fund broke ground on the existing facility in Woodland Hills in 1948 under the supervision of Jean Hersholt. The Motion Picture & Television Fund mission remains the same: preserve the health and quality of life of those who devote so much of their lives to a career in the entertainment industry. Donations are vital to MPTF’s ability to provide services to its retired industry members.

  

   Donations including literary books that share untold stories about Hollywood’s Golden Age… wink!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Golden Globes Honors Jodie Foster!

November 4th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   Two-time Oscar-winner Jodie Foster has been tapped to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes ceremony in January, recognizing her 40-year career as an actress, director, and movie producer. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has selected her to become the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award.                                      JODIE FOSTER——————->

   After a successful career on the small screen, Foster made the successful jump to feature films, including Taxi Driver, Freaky Friday, Bugsy Malone, The Hotel New Hampshire, Little Man Tate, Maverick, and Nell. She received her Academy Awards for performances in The Accused and Silence of the Lambs.

   Jodie Foster began her career at age three as a Coppertone Girl in a commercial, and debuted on a television weekly series in a 1968 episode of Mayberry R.F.DShe also had guest-starring roles in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father, Adam 12, GunsmokeMy Three Sons, Bonanza, and The Partridge Family.

   Life imitated art when John Hinckley Jr. became obsessed with Foster after watching Taxi Driver, and stalked the actress while she was attending Yale. His assassination attempt on President Reagan in 1981, forced her to hold a press conference, and write an essay article (Why Me?) for Esquire Magazine . She’s been known to walk out of interviews if Hinckley is even mentioned. I refer to this as a Hollywood-and-Vine moment; Americana intersecting with Tinsel Town.

   Jodie Foster will be presented with the award at the Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 13th. The star is the first female to receive the accolade since Barbra Streisand in 1999. She’s also the fourth youngest selection in the history of the presentation; her 50th birthday is in a couple of weeks.

   Other actor-recipients include Bette Davis, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Gregory Peck, Joan Crawford, James Stewart, John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Gene Kelly; and more recently, Dustin Hoffman, Elizabeth Taylor, Jack Lemmon, Gene Hackman, Lauren Bacall, Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Jack Nicholson, and last year, Morgan Freeman. Her co-star in Silence of the Lambs, Anthony Hopkins, was given the award. Producers and directors as Cecil B. DeMille (of course) Samuel Goldwyn, Walt Disney, Daryl F. Zanuck, Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg also accepted the statuette in previous years

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   OUR GANG at Forgotten Hollywood reminds you on November 6th to exercise America’s greatest gift:  V-O-T-E !! 

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Bridge to Everywhere for Poitier!

November 3rd, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The oldest living Oscar-winning Best Actor has received a unique honor. Prime Minister Perry Christie officially renamed the Paradise Island Bridge: the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge as part of next month’s 40th anniversary celebration of Bahamian Independence. Hundreds of spectators cheered as the 88-year old actor and Prime Minister arrived for the rechristening.

   Though Sidney Poitier was born in Miami, he spent his childhood on Cat Island, a sparsely populated island in the central Bahamas; then a British colony. At age 10, his family moved to Nassau.

   Sidney Poitier became the first male black actor nominated for a competitive Academy Award for The Defiant Ones in 1958. He actually took home the Oscar for Lilies of the Field in 1963. His breakout part was when he played a member of an incorrigible high school gang in the 1955 classic Blackboard Jungle. The African American actor actively sought non-stereotypical roles throughout most of his career, and he’s credited in altering the landscape in cinema for all minorities.

   Sharing dual-citizenship, in April 1997, Sidney was first appointed Ambassador of the Bahamas to Japan, a position he currently holds. He’s also the Bahamian Ambassador to UNESCO. On August, 2009, Sidney Poitier was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian honor, by President Barack Obama.

   The former Paradise Island Bridge is the largest in the Bahamas. It connects the capital to the Atlantis resort, one of the region’s main tourist destinations.

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   A quick reminder to Fall Back an hour on Saturday evening…

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- The Wonderful World of Snow White…

November 2nd, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated motion picture. On public display from November 15th to April 14th, this exhibit celebrates:

Walt Disney’s vision and the artistry of his dedicated staff, illustrating how they shaped and defined an entirely new American art form through their creation of this groundbreaking film.

   Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic features more than 200 works of art, including concept illustrations, early character studies, detailed story sketches, and animation drawings. The Walt Disney Family Museum will also host a series of public programs, events, and activities related to this special tribute. Highlights include:

~ Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will screen throughout November and December.

~  From Page to Screen: The Evolution of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsLella Smith, creative director of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and exhibition curator, and J.B. Kaufman, Disney author and historian, will retrace the remarkable chain of adaptations,  leading to its historic premiere. This panel discussionis taking place on Saturday, November 17th at 3p. After the presentation, J.B. will sign copies of his latest work.

Animate Your Night: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Opening Celebration –  An after-hours party is set for Friday, November 30th at 7p. A highlight of the evening will be so-called Poison Apple Cider!

~ Animate Your Night: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Old Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere – On Friday, December 21st at 7p, a 1930s, 75th anniversary party for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

   Walt Disney Studios released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Hollywood’s Carthay Circle Theater, December 21st, 1937. Disney’s groundbreaking animation drew worldwide acclaim, winning awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, and Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. The movie also received an honorary statuette at the Oscar ceremony in 1938.

   The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery St. in San Francisco. For more info about this magical ongoing exhibit:

http://www.waltdisney.org/snow-white

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- The Hurricane Sandy Connection…

October 30th, 2012

Manny P. here… 

   Hollywood and American history crossed paths as Hurricane Sandy pounded the Eastern Seaboard. One of the casualties of this weather event was the HMS Bounty, a replica used in the filming of Mutiny of the Bounty in 1961. The ship was built for MGM, and it appeared in several feature-length movies, and dozens of television shows and documentaries. Recently, the Bounty was used in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest starring Johnny Depp.

   Mutiny on the Bounty starred Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard, and was based on the novel by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. The film retells the 1789 real-life mutiny aboard the Bounty, led by master’s mate Fletcher Christian against the ship’s captain, William Bligh. This was a big-budget remake, the first one produced in 1935. The original epic was directed by Lewis Milestone, and starred Clark Gable, Charles Laughton, and Franchot Tone.

   After filming and a worldwide promotional tour, MGM berthed the ship in St. Petersburg as a permanent tourist attraction – where she stayed until the mid-1980s. In 1986, Ted Turner acquired the MGM film library, and the Bounty with it. He used it to promote his enterprises, and he loaned it to the production company that filmed Treasure Island with Charlton Heston in 1989.  Turner donated the vessel in 1993 to the Fall River Chamber Foundation, which established the Tall Ship Bounty Foundation to operate the ship as an educational venture. In February of 2001, it was purchased from the Foundation by HMS Bounty Organization LLC, which was dedicated to keeping the craft sailing, and using her as a vehicle for teaching the nearly lost arts of square rigged sailing and seamanship.

  

   The HMS Bounty sank in the high seas off the coast of North Carolina on Monday morning. The Coast Guard reports 14 crew members were air lifted from the sailing facility. The search for the ship’s captain continues, and one person died,  Claudene Christian; no relation to the legendary Fletcher Christian. The 180-foot schooner now lies at the bottom of the Atlantic. It’s a ghastly conclusion to a mighty structure with a historic pedigree.

   In other news, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra, and the childhood home of Grace Kelly (Hoboken, New Jersey) has experienced total devastation with widespread flooding. Elia Kazan’s 1954 film On the Waterfront was shot in this beachfront community. Normalcy isn’t realistically expected  to occur in the area until next Spring.

   Thoughts and prayers go out to the Christian family, and the spouse of the captain, who tried his best to sail out of harm’s way of Hurricane Sandy. It will be remembered as a 2012 perfect storm.

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Regional Moose Recognition…

October 29th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The California / Nevada Moose Association, Inc. has recognized last month’s donation we made to Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History’s official charity:

MOOSEHEART

   Here’s how it looks in their official Newsletter:

 

Noted Author And Moose Member Makes Donation To Moose Charities From Book Sales

  

The middle of September was a special time for Buena Park #1945, for they hosted a member who is a noted author and Hollywood movie expert. Mr. Manny Pacheo was at the lodge to sign his books, and also to present a check to Moose Charities for $2400. When Manny joined the lodge, he had little knowledge of the fraternity, but when he heard the story of Mooseheart School, he decided to help.

He said that for every book sold, he would contribute $1. Well, he sold 2400, and had the check ready to give to the lodge. His book, Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten History is about the great character actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

A large crowed gathered for the check presentation.

Leonard Chapman

Moose Charities Chairman
Comm. Service Chairman

 Our Goal
Provide the necessary resources for the continued support and maintenance
of the Mooseheart Child City & School and the Moosehaven Retirement Community

Mooseheart 100   Mooseheart Child City School


  

 

 

    

   This is the official link to check out the Newsletter:

http://www.ca-nvmoose.org/html/moose_charities.html

  Moose Chairities Logo - New I’m thrilled to watch the journey of the monies we raised, and headed to its intended educational facility!

Unti next time>                                “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Edith Head Comes Alive in Coronado!

October 27th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   Coronado Island off of San Diego is the place to be this afternoon. The Coronado Public Library presents A Conversation with Edith Head, starring Susan Claassen (below) in her award-winning one-woman show as the legendary Hollywood costume designer.

   Here’s what to expect in an exquisite photo flyer:

   Edith Head received 35 Academy Award nominations and won eight Oscars for costume design. She dressed Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis, Mae West, Gloria Swanson, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Kim Novak, Natalie Wood, and many other movie stars.

   To compliment the event, an exhibition featuring many of Edith Head’s original costume design drawings will be on display at the Coronado Public Library. The costume sketches served as the working designs for wardrobe used in iconic motion pictures. The exhibition will remain until November 15th. It’s a unique opportunity to go back in time to experience Golden Age of Hollywood.

   Today’s performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Coronado Library. The show will commence at 3:00 pm in the Winn Room, 640 Orange Ave., and it’s totally free to the public. Seating is first come-first served.

Until next time>                               “never forget”

“Forgotten Hollywood”- Hollywood Heritage Honors Studio!

October 26th, 2012

Manny P. here…

   The Hollywood Heritage presents an evening of interest for fans of Paramount Pictures. On November 14th (my birthday), Cecil B. DeMille and Jessy Lasky’s famous Barn will be the site of the charming festivities. The retrospective will include a panel discussion with movie historians, motion picture clips from the studio’s impressive library, and a display of iconic artifacts from their productions, such as wardrobe and jewelry.

   The Hollywood Heritage Museum is located on Highland, across the street from the Hollywood Bowl. The event will begin at 7:30p.

   Make sure to pick up Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History and Son of Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History in their quaint gift shop. These purchases will complete a wonderful evening of entertainment.

   Paramount Pictures is currently celebrating their 100th anniversary.

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<— Marjorie Lane was a staple from the talent pool at MGM during the 1930s. However, most movie audiences have never seen her face. She was a vocalist who is best known for dubbing the singing voice of actress and dancer Eleanor Powell in cinematic gems Born to Dance (1936), Broadway Melody of 1936, Rosalie (1937) and Broadway Melody of 1938. Lane notably performed an engaging duet with James Stewart – Easy to Love.

   Marjorie was discovered at a nightclub by movie mogul Louis B Mayer while interpreting the tunes of the great songwriters of the day, including Lane’s favorite composer, Cole Porter. She  married character actor Brian Donlevy, and Eleanor Powell was her Maid of Honor. During the 11-year marriage, they privately associated with Tyrone Power, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, and Ronald Reagan. Despite her famous associations, she retired from cinema in 1940.

   Marjorie Lane was 100.

Until next time>                               “never forget”