Bionic Buzz® got to cover Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQs in Hollywood event at the world famous Hollywood Museum.
Check out red carpet interview with actress, producer & writer Fran Drescher from The Nanny, Hotel Transylvania & Happily Divorced. Intro from Donelle Dadigan, the founder & President of The Hollywood Museum.
The Hollywood Museum’s salute to the LGBTQ community’s contributions to the entertainment industry, is presenting its ninth annual “Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQs in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City Council member Mitch O’Farrell (CD-13). This educational, entertaining and informative retrospective of LGBTQ images in film and television features costumes, props, photos, and iconic imagery telling the story of the milestones and influence that LBGTQ characters and plot lines have had in Hollywood from early stereotypes to modern day representations.
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM:
The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation showcasing more than 10,000 Authentic Show Business Treasures, spotlighting 100 years of Hollywood history -from the Silents to Talkies, to Hollywood’s Golden Era, Film Noir, Television and its Pioneer Years, through the rebellious 60s, special effects 70s, evolving 80s, involved 90s, technological 2000s, and beyond to current day heartthrobs! The Hollywood Museum’s exhibits showcase the best in film, network and cable television, and new digital platforms featuring iconic and fan favorites! The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building is the Official Museum of Hollywood and offers visitors the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world – featuring the glamour of Hollywood legends and stars – past, present and in the making. The Hollywood Museum offers one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars’ car collections, personal artifacts, posters, and memorabilia from favorite stars, films and TV shows. Located in the heart of Hollywood, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave, just steps from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum has been named the #1 top tourist attraction in Hollywood by LA Weekly, and one of the “Top 10” Museums in LA by the LA Tourism and Convention Board and Trip Advisor.
REGULAR HOURS: Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm TICKETS: $15 Adults: $12 Seniors (62+): $12 for students with ID and $5 Children under 5. ADDRESS: 1660 N. Highland Ave. (at Hollywood Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90028. MUSEUM INFO: or Tel: (323) 464-7776 https://www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com
Check out interviews below on the red carpet with Bionic Buzz’s own Jackie Lewis. Videos edited by Steve Sievers.
Our interview with actress, producer & writer Fran Drescher from The Nanny, Hotel Transylvania & Happily Divorced.
Our interview with Multi-platinum selling, 5xGRAMMY-nominated performer, and “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” Michael Feinstein.
Our interview with Hank Garret (Author and Actor from Death Wish), Steve Pieters (AIDS Activist), Kevin Spirtas (Actor from Daredevil and Days of Our Lives), Alison Arngrim (Actress from Little House on the Prairie), Glenn Scarpelli (Actor from One Day At A Time) John Ricci Jr. (Producer of 25 Words or Less) and Carolyn Hennesy (Actress from General Hospital and Studio City).
Our interview with Lee Purcell (Actress from JL Ranch and Valley Girl), Vanessa Angel (Actress from Kingpin and Sons of Thunder) Geoffrey Mark (Author, Writer, Director & Producer), Christian Ganiere (Actor from Stranger Things and Days of Our Lives), Steven Wishnoff (Actor from Oz and Damon’s Tiki Bar), Rico E. Anderson (Actor from he Orville, Star Trek: Renegades, & S.W.A.T.), Rhea Litre (Recording Artist & Nightlife Producer) and Billy Davis Jr. with Marilyn McCoo (Guitarist, Singer-songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee).