Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

“`Bob Barker was a television game show host and his career spanned over five decades.  His most memorable work was on Truth or Consequences and The Price is Right. He hosted the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, giving him a distinction as the longest-serving host of those annual events. BOB BARKER ->

“`He was hosting an audience-participation radio show on KNX 1070 AM in Los Angeles when game show producer Ralph Edwards who was looking for a new host to replace Jack Bailey on the daytime-television version of his long-running show, Truth or Consequences, happened to be listening and liked Barker’s voice and style.

“`After nineteen accolades throughout his career, Barker received a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the 1999 Daytime Emmy Awards. He was also inducted into the 2004 class of the Television Hall of Fame.

“`He became an advocate for animal rights, supporting groups such as the United Activists for Animal Rights. He began ending The Price Is Right show with: This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population; have your pets spayed or neutered. He participated in several PETA public service announcements over the years.

“`Bob Barker was ninety-nine.

Until next time>                               “never forget”

Manny P. here…

“`I am totally thrilled to spend this upcoming  Saturday at the Woman’s Club of Hollywood. I am introducing a rare screening of the 1925 production of  The Lost World and presented by Retroformat Silent Films.  The musical accompaniment will be provided by Cliff Retallick. And the fun starts at 7:30p.

“`One of the most influential silent movies,  The Lost World highlights pioneering stop motion animation by the legendary Willis O’Brien. His work was not surpassed in importance until eight years later by another of his creations: King Kong. The screenplay was adapted by one of silent era’s most successful female writers, Marion Fairfax, adapted from a book by Arthur Conan Doyle. The film was directed by Harry O Hoyt and stars Wallace Beery, Bessie Love, Lewis Stone and Arthur Hoyt.

“`In addition to this special screening, I will also be autographing my Forgotten Hollywood Book Series. Retroformat Silent Films is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located in Los Angeles. The Woman’s Club of Hollywood is at 1749 North La Brea Ave.

“`Consider this my personal invitation for a memorable Saturday evening!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

Manny P. here…

“`John Coleman and Art Kirsch of Celebrating Act 2 have asked me to chat about film flops, good and bad films that failed to turn a profit. You will be surprised at the list I compiled!

“`Enjoy!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

Manny P. here…

“`I will be at two book-signing events on Friday in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.  It is a chance to spend time with friends of my Forgotten Hollywood franchise that includes an award-winning book series, a podcast on Spotify, an award-winning blog site and a documentary currently in production.

“`I will start my afternoon at The Canterbury, a private assisted-living community. Exchanging fellowship with octogenarians who were fans of Hollywood’s Golden Age is always a blessing. The oral presentation begins at 1:30p.  Obviously, this is not a public event.

“`I will then be part of the Lectures with Lianne series held at Fred Hesse Community Park. Below are the complete details and this event begins at 4p.  The public is invited to attend. Of course, I will be autographing my Forgotten Hollywood book series at this function.

“`As always, consider this my personal invitation to attend!

Until next time>                               “never forget”

Manny P. here…

“`Celebrating Act 2, with hosts John Coleman and Art Kirsch, explains why film studios might miscast a movie. It could be that a box-office draw is necessary.  Or maybe, they simply have an inferior casting director. Either way, this is an interesting discussion!

“`Enjoy!

Until next time>                               “never forget”