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  Spielberg: “I got beaten out by Fellini!”

  February 25, 2013 at 4:34 pm / Blog

  Last night’s Academy Awards show reminded us of some relevant archival moments… Steven Spielberg expected to be a big winner at the 1976 Academy Awards. TVTV was in the room documenting his reaction when he got the news that, despite dominating the box office that year with Jaws, he was not nominated for Best Director. Here’s an inside look at the young director like you’ve never seen him since. Watch the full documentary.

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  Hollywood, 35 years later

  January 26, 2012 at 10:25 am / Blog

  In 1976, Frank Cavestani, Laura Cavestani, and Tom Weinberg produced a 30-minute documentary called Making it in Hollywood. It’s an insightful look at the business of fame and is still a strikingly accurate portrait of the Hollywood celebrity machine, featuring Shelley Winters, Sally Kirkland, Cissy Colpitts, and Tab Hunter, with appearances by Dr. John and John Belushi and many others. More than 35 years later, Mathias Sorum watched nearly all of the 80 camera original Making It tapes in the … Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #37]

  1976-6-29 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape features an interview with talent agent, Nicole David. Mostly, David makes various phone calls. David and her client, actress Sally Kirkland, go over contact sheets to decide on Kirkland’s latest head shot. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #34]

  1976-6-28 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape continues an interview with Cissy Colpitts, an aspiring actress (now Cisse Cameron). Copitts talks about what she will do if she doesn’t “make it” in Hollywood. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #19]

  1976-6-23 / American Way

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Continued footage from one of actress Sally Kirkland’s “press” parties. “Making It” director Frank Cavestani interviews various actors and show business people about struggling in Hollywood. Those interviewed include casting director Marvin Paige, playwright Tom Eyen, actress Tina Scala, and actor/comedian Charles Fleischer. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #54]

  1976-7-1 / American Way, Roots of Video

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Director Frank Cavestani interviews various people who are working while trying to make it. Continue reading →

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  [Making It In Hollywood raw #21]

  1976-6-23 / American Way, Roots of Video

  Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. Footage from one of actress Sally Kirkland’s “press” parties. Various people from the “Making It” crew interview several actors and show business people about struggling in Hollywood. Those interviewed include actor Robert Ginty, actress Corinne Calvet, and several unidentified actors. Continue reading →

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  [Making It in Hollywood raw: Dr. John #2]

  1976-6-23 / American Way, NHPRC, Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'N Roll

  This video contains footage shot for the 1976 documentary “Making It in Hollywood,” an in depth look at the entertainment business through the eyes of both Hollywood hopefuls and veterans. In this video, we watch footage from a Hollywood party thrown at actress Sally Kirkland’s home, featuring a musical performance by Dr. John. Continue reading →