CamNet, episode 1502
Two hour cable program produced by Nancy Cain and friends in L.A. in the mid-90s.
Two hour cable program produced by Nancy Cain and friends in L.A. in the mid-90s.
Two hour cable program produced by Nancy Cain and friends in L.A. in the mid-90s.
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. Kirkland and “Making It” director Frank Cavestani interview various actors and show business people about struggling in Hollywood. Those interviewed include musician Dr. John, and actors Marya Small and Kristine DeBell.
Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. In this tape, actress Sally Kirkland discusses her financial difficulties. This is followed by b-roll footage of movies stars’ homes, and of cars on a freeway.
Raw footage for the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. A continuation of footage inside Schwab’s drugstore where several actors are interviewed about their careers.
Raw footage from the 1976 documentary “Making It In Hollywood,” which follows several actors as they attempt to break into the movie business. This tape features b-roll footage of signs and billboards on Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood Boulevard. One gas-station sign advertises unleaded for 59 cents/gallon! This is followed by shots of the stars on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame.” Stars shown on the walk include Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Gene Autry.
This unique documentary is a time capsule of Hollywood in the 1970s and the American obsession with fame. It follows a few of the thousands of people who come to Los Angeles every year to “make it” as actors and actresses–at their day jobs, going to auditions, and waiting for acting work at legendary Schwab’s Drug Store. It tells the story of Cissy Colpitts, a new young face, hoping to find an agent and become a star. It also features the perspectives of several successful actors, including Tab Hunter and Shelley Winters, discussing what it takes to survive in Hollywood and how fame changes a person. That excess is portrayed through Sally Kirkland’s legendary parties, attended by a wide variety of 1970s Hollywood players, including John Badham, John Belushi, David Blue, Dylan Cannon, Bud Cort, Dr. John, Kinky Friedman, and Robert Walden.
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.