Newsletter Of Hollywood Entertainment Museum
Volume 5 Winter 2001
YELLOWFACE: Asians on White Screens
This provocative new exhibit, which runs through 2001, explores
the historic practice of casting non-Asian performers in Asian roles and
photo: Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee Video
Asian stereotypes that have resulted in work being taken away from
Asian American actors.
Photographs and other images are used to confront these
historical practices. The exhibit is curated in conjunction with the
Media Action Network for Asian Americans and mounted from the
perspective of Asian Americans.
A special symposium will be held in conjunction with the
exhibit on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. with filmmaker Guy Aoki, actress Kim
Miryori and journalist/film scholar Robert Payne, moderated by
European actor Warner Oland (l) portrays Chinese sleuth Museum Curator Jan-Christopher Horak.
Charlie Chan.
(See our Exhibition Calendar beginning on page 3)
MUSEUM JOINS CAMPAIGN TO ATTRACT MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW HIGH SCHOOL
LOCAL TOURISM CURRICULUM BEYOND THE STARS
Hollywood Entertainment Museum has joined a Under the direction of video educator Richard
region-wide campaign spearheaded by the Los Angeles Doran, acting director of the MuseumÕs Education
Convention and Visitors Bureau (LACVB) to promote Department, the Museum has developed a curriculum
local tourism. guide for educators called Beyond the Stars, to help
Discounted educators integrate the entertainment arts into core
admission to the school subjects.
Museum is part of a A six-month effort involving the coordinated work
Ò2 for 1Ó campaign of local high school teachers and industry professionals
centering on partici- has produced an extraordinary lesson plan to assist high
pating hotels that school teachers in effectively teaching English, math,
provide a second science and social science at the 11th and 12th grade lev-
night free for each els. It incorporates the vast spectrum of entertainment
night booked or a The revitalized Hollywood is a focus of the professions including screenwriting, editing, directing,
campaign. Photo: Hollywood 1958 courtesy of
second room at no Bison Archives. cinematography, production design, performing, sound
cost. For each hotel mixing, special visual effects and costume design,
package booked, guests will receive TheLAcard, pro- among others.
viding visitors with various offers from entertainment, ÒThis collaboration has taken our education pro-
cultural attractions, retail, dining, day spas, and tourist gram into the kind of support role for educators that we
attractions, including Hollywood Entertainment had always envisioned,Ó said Phyllis Caskey, president
Museum. of the Museum.
The Museum is also working closely with the Funding for the curriculum came through AT&T
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood and California Employment Development Department.
Business District to generate visitor traffic from the Beyond The Stars incorporates the state education
immediate neighborhood and within Los Angeles. standards into each lesson plan and will be available
The LACVB is initiating the ÒLA Drive MarketÓ on-line at the HEM website. As part of its on-going
marketing campaign in response to recent assessments of educational outreach, the Museum will open the new
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PRODUCTION NOTES PHYLLIS CASKEY HONORED BY LA
A Message from the President BUSINESS JOURNAL
WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD Hollywood
Entertainment
It has been difficult to watch and experience the Museum President and
tragedy that hit our country and the great loss of life and CEO Phyllis Caskey
threat to our freedoms. The nation is being tested right was one of seven
now, and we are showing we will meet the challenge. We women honored by the
may not get on a plane or go great distances, but we will Los Angeles Business
carry on with our lives.
Journal at its 10th
Some of us may wish to stay close to home for now
annual Women Who
and our own back yard is looking quite attractive. It is
Make a Difference
time for our local community to rediscover Hollywood.
At Hollywood Entertainment Museum, we are Los Angeles Business Journal Publisher
Awards ceremony at
continuing our campaign to offer varied exhibits and Matthew Toledo presents award to the Peninsula Beverly
programs to reaffirm that, indeed, this region finally has Phyllis Caskey Hills Hotel.
the world-class Hollywood museum everyone has been The 2001 celebration honored Los Angeles-based
waiting for. women who Òlead by example,Ó successfully blending
Over the past five years, since the Museum opened effective business vision with a commitment to Òmak-
on October 6, 1996, Hollywood has undergone an amaz- ing a difference,Ó both in the world of business and in
ing transformation. This month, one of the brightest the community. The seven were selected from more
spots in Los Angeles will be shining in Hollywood as the than 60 nominees.
Hollywood/Highland project opens Ð the permanent Caskey was cited for surmounting Ò a series of
home of the Academy Awards and a veritable feast of decade-long challenges to open Hollywood
shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. Entertainment Museum, one of the first major ele-
Whether you have visitors from out of town or want ments of the Hollywood renewal when it opened in
something fun to do with your family, please visit. You 1996,Ó and for Òher remarkable portfolio of work on
might want to buy a Hollywood CityPass for your fam- behalf of Hollywood the place, the preservation of
ily. ItÕs such a good deal and you too can be a tourist in valuable artifacts from the entertainment industry and
your own hometown. The CityPass can be purchased at programs to help at-risk youth through the Education
the MuseumÕs gift shop and includes entrance to the Center for the Entertainment Arts.Ó
Museum. You have 30 days to use itÑthatÕs four week- Others recognized were Peggy Tsiang Cherng,
endsÑand see a variety of attractions that you may never
president and CEO of Panda Restaurant Group; Kelly
have had the time to visit.
Edwards, senior vice president of Comedy
As we take renewed pride in America, itÕs time
Development for UPN; Judi Kaufman, chairman of the
to also take pride in our community and share in its cul-
tural treasures. The celebration of our 5th anniversary board for Art of the Brain; Victoria Lowe, founder,
has begun soberly, but we are here ready to welcome you president and CEO of Alert Staffing; Stacy D. Phillips,
to all that is Hollywood. founding partner of Phillips, Lerner & Lauzon, LLP;
PHYLLIS CASKEY and Tanya Tull, president, CEO and founder of
Beyond Shelter.
ANIMAL HOUSE
Hollywood Entertainment Museum was a zoo on August 25 when Martine
Colette, founder of the Wildlife Waystation, hosted four afternoon presentations
in the MuseumÕs Rotunda with a wolf, eagle and exotic reptiles from her renowned
sanctuary.
Delighted children and adults were enthralled by her menagerie as well as by
the covey of acting animals from trainer Bob Dunn that shared the Rotunda stage.
The beastly thespians included the monkey from the television show ÒFriends,Ó
Orangutan with one of Bob Dunn's the baby chimpanzee from the upcoming Disney movie ÒJennyÓ and the Taco Bell
trainers eyes Museum crowd. Chihuahua.
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EXHIBITION CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2001 THRU MARCH 2002
SCREENWRITERS: The Faces Behind the Camera
Nov. 1 thru Dec. 16
A revealing photographic essay showcasing the hidden talent behind some of HollywoodÕs
biggest films.
Internationally acclaimed photographers/authors Helena
Lumme and Mika Manninen transport visitors behind the scenes and
give face to the cadre of screenwriters who often toil for their art in
the shadows of HollywoodÕs dream machine and on screen stars.
They have created the indelible impression of the screenwriter as the
invisible link in the film industryÕs food chain.
The 20-photo exhibition is based on their book, Screenwriters:
AmericaÕs Storytellers in Portrait, in which the authors shot and
interviewed the 47 featured writers. It includes unique and
intimate portraits of Billy Wilder ( ÒSunset BoulevardÓ), Frank
Darabont (ÒThe Green MileÓ), Robert Benton (ÒBilly BathgateÓ),
Screenwriter-director Frank Nora Ephron (ÒYouÕve Got MailÓ), Julius Epstein (ÒCasablancaÓ),
Darabont. William Goldman (ÒAbsolute PowerÓ) and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Screenwriter-director Billy Wilder.
(ÒHowardÕs EndÓ).
Lumme is a devoted profiler of film industry lore with the ability to look beyond the public fa•ade of her subjects.
Manninen has garnered an international reputation for his warm and humorous portraits of musicians, filmmakers, writers
and other artists. Together they also published the award-winning book, The Creative Manifesto.
YELLOWFACE: Asians on White Screens
Nov. 8 Ð Dec. 31
This singular exhibit probes the practice of engaging Caucasian actors to play Asian
roles in Hollywood films and television shows, as well as Asian stereotypes in film.
"While blackface has been long recognized as deeply offensive to AfricanAmericans,
yellowface has remained a generally accepted practice in Hollywood when major roles
are at stake," says Chris Horak, curator at Hollywood Entertainment Museum.
The exhibit is curated in conjunction with the Media Action Network for Asian
Americans and mounted from the perspective of Asian Americans.
Among the exhibitÕs singular examples of Anglos playing Asians are Paul Muni as a
Chinese man in ÒThe Good Earth;Ó Mickey Rooney as the buck-toothed Japanese in
ÒBreakfast at TiffanyÕs;Ó and western hero John Wayne as Ghengis Khan in ÒThe
Conqueror.Ó
Peter Ustinov portraying Chinese
The exhibit also spotlights one of the most famous movie detectives of all time, sleuth Charlie Chan. Photo courtesy
Chinese Charlie Chan, who was never played by an Asian actor, but was popularized by of Eddie Brandt's Saturday Matinee
the likes of Warner Oland, Sidney Toler and Peter Ustinov. Video.
YELLOWFACE SYMPOSIUM
Dec. 2 Ð 2 p.m.
Panel discussion on the representation of Asian Americans and Asians in Hollywood films will include filmmaker Guy
Aoki, actress Kim Miyori and journalist/film scholar Robert Payne, moderated by Museum Curator Chris Horak. Aoki
is president of Media Action Network for Asian Americans and has lobbied for more representation of Asian Americans
behind and in front of the camera. Miyori's numerous Hollywood credits include "Metro" (1997), "Body Shot" (1993),
"John and Yoko: A Love Story" (1985) and numerous television guests appearances. The discussion is being supported by
the Media Action Network for Asian Americans and the East West Players of Los Angeles.
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PETER ALEXANDER SAMUELS: MONDAY NIGHTS AT CHEERS
Painting the Stars The Monday night football tradition continues
Dec. 20 Ð Feb. 18, 2002 this season thru Dec. 17 at the famed ÒCheersÓ bar in
Using famous Hollywood Entertainment Museum and culminates
movie stills as with a rousing Super Bowl party on Sunday,
his models, artist Feb. 3, 2002.
Peter Alexander Every Monday night you can belly-up to NormÕs
Samuels recreates bar stool, or a host of others, to cheer on your
images of favorite teams on large screen televisions. The
Hollywood stars famed barroom has all the original props from its
in oil on canvas. television days, giving visitors the chance to person-
The hyper-real ally revisit Òthe most famous bar in the world.Ó This
paintings accentu- is a great way for business in Hollywood to mingle,
ate the unreality of boost morale and thank employees for a good job.
Judy Garland in "A Star is Born" the Hollywood Doors open at 6 p.m. The bar serves beer,
dream factory in a magical way. wine, and football fare. Call (323) 960-4833 to make
The exhibit features 20 of his images including reservations.
Judy Garland in ÒA Star is Born,Ó Bette Davis as
Queen Elizabeth in ÒElizabeth and Essex,Ó Tony
Curtis and Jack Lemmon in ÒSome Like It Hot,Ó
and Joan Crawford and Bette Davis in ÒWhatever
Happened to Baby Jane?Ó
Samuels began developing his unique abilities as
a teenager in the mid-1950s, working as an assistant
restorer, conserving marionettes built in the 1930Õs
by the W.P.A. He also began exhibiting his first oil
portraits. He later worked in theatrical costuming
and then became a fulltime portrait artist in 1981,
launching an international career.
Cheers Bar opens for Monday Night Football
SMOKE, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE
CONTINUING EXHIBIT
March 3 – Dec. 31, 2002
44 TELEVISION SETS ON THE WALL
Does the media influence tobacco usage? This Thru March 2003
major interactive exhibition, funded by the California
A cornucopia of televi-
Department of Health Services, Tobacco Control
sion sets, representing an
Section, explores the image of tobacco in the media
exotic universe of Òboob
from the earliest days of the nickelodeon to the pre-
tubesÓ of every imagin-
sent day multiplex, from old time radio to todayÕs
able size and shape that
100-channel cable television wonderland. This will
graced living rooms
be an entertaining look at tobaccoÕs depiction in the
throughout the past 50
media over the years.
years. It is comprised of
44 sets from the private collection of television
writer-producer Phil Savenick and provides a
MUSEUM IS CLOSED ON panoramic overview of fascinating, often
THANKGIVING DAY, bizarre TV sets that were offered for sale from
CHRISTMAS DAY, 1946 through the late 1990s.
AND NEW YEARÕS DAY
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HOLLY-DAY SHOPPING
For unique holiday gifts, look no further than the Museum Shop. Its holi-
day themed selection is available at reasonable prices and, as a special incen-
tive, members receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. New items arrive
every week.
The ShopÕs industry-related merchandize includes specialty themed bas-
kets, such as ÒCheers,Ó ÒStar Trek,Ó ÒWizard of OzÓ and ÒI Love Lucy,Ó as well
as ÒTVÓ and ÒMotion Picture,Ó available for gifting the ultimate fan, business
associate, friends and family. Kids baskets are also available. An exclusive
Star Wares retail outlet features movie and television starsÕ clothing & props.
Our new shop supervisor Karen Ghazi will be happy to help you design a
custom basket, as well as provide gift ideas for individual and corporate buy-
ers. Personal shopping services are also available, but call early to assure your
holiday selections. Karen can be reached at (323) 960-4818. The Museum
Shop is open during Museum hours, 11 a.m. Ð 6 p.m. daily except Wednesdays. Gifts at the Museum Shop
PARTY-ON
Imagine your holiday party at one of the Museum’s exciting and unique settings. It might
be an elegant celebration in our Rotunda, a relaxed party in the Cheers bar or an out-of-this-
world soiree on the Star Trek set. The Museum can accommodate an event of any size – from
nine to 900 people.
The Kodak Spotlight Theater is also available during events to create distinctive party
favors that place your guests in a variety of Hollywood settings using our very own movie magic.
This is proving to be a heavy holiday season at the Museum, so please call early. For
Museum Rotunda additional information and to book holiday parties, call Beth Muckler at (323) 960-4812.
JOIN THE HOLLYWOOD EXPERIENCE AT
HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM
As we celebrate our 5th Anniversary and look forward to a Want Ad
new and exciting future we invite you to become a member of
Hollywood Entertainment Museum. TALKING PARTS; ALL TYPES
Memberships support our efforts to:
Snag a starring role as a volunteer at
¥ conserve artifacts
¥ celebrate and preserve our communityÕs culture and one of HollywoodÕs most unique
history venues. If you are outgoing, friendly
¥ develop educational programs and events and interested in Òsharing the magicÓ of
¥ present specialized programs for at-risk youth Hollywood with visitors from around
¥ share the magic that is Hollywood the world Ð this is the place for you!
And you will benefit too! You will be able to visit the No prior experience necessary.
Museum as many times as you wish, receive a 10% discount on WeÕll have you knowledgeable about
your purchases in the Museum Shop, receive advance invita- the Museum and ready to go in no time.
tions to the Museum special events and discounts on seminar Benefits include free parking and dis-
tickets, education programs and events Ð just to name a few of
counts in the Museum Shop. For more
the benefits.
information about the opportunity to get
A variety of other individual and corporate membership
categories provide additional opportunities for involvement and involved, please contact Alicia Syres,
benefits from the Museum. Manager of Volunteer Resources at
Celebrate the future by joining now! It is so easy Ð (323) 960-4815, or e-mail her at
just call Alicia Syres at (323) 960-4815 or email her at a.syres@hollywoodmuseum.com
a.syres@hollywoodmuseum.com for information and to order
your membership by phone.
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EDUCATION REPORT LOCAL TOURISM (continue from page 1)
the current travel trends, targeting the cities of
The Job Outlook Bakersfield, Fresno, Santa Barbara, San Diego,
Las Vegas, Phoenix, Monterey and the San Francisco
Robert Hernandez has started his internship at Bay Area.
Paramount Studios in post production and through The campaign, running from November through
the encouragement of the studio he will enroll in com- February, will include radio, newspaper ads and inserts
munity college during the internship. and a significant web presence, and the LACVB says it
Badiah Raham concluded an six-week internship will reach more than 9.2 million visitors.
at Deluxe Laboratories where she shadowed employ-
ees/supervisors within departments, including human
resources, sales, engineering and operations and pro- HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM (continue from page 1)
duced a summary about Deluxe for new employees.
Teacher Resource Center in November. The Center
Claude Wilson was one of 37 students selected will provide a reference library, computers and a
from more than 300 applicants to attend the Inner-City research assistant to maximize the teachersÕ visits there.
Filmmakers 2001 Summer Program at USC. He is the ÒPlanning of the resource guide involved an extra-
second consecutive student from Hollywood ordinary collaboration with eight teachers from
Entertainment MuseumÕs education program to attend Hollywood, JFK, Simi Valley, Royal, and Chatsworth
and has been invited back for the winter program. High Schools and eight industry professionals who con-
Claude is now in an internship with U & I tributed to the creation of the curriculum guide through
Entertainment, an Avid sales, rental and post produc- a series of workshops,Ó said Richard Doran.
tion company, and has completed another internship at Special thanks go to teachers Karen Cusolito, John
Mostow & Liberman Production Company at Curtis, and Barbara Gordon of Hollywood High; Jenny
Universal Studios. Green and Connie Sparks, JFK High, Kate Remo,
Approximately 40 students received work experi- Chatsworth High; Susan Mussak, Simi Valley High;
ence in the entertainment arts between March and and Wendy Lewis at Royal High; and to sound editor
September, including the Los Angeles Office of Sandy Berman, writer/director Peter Beuhl, cinematog-
EducationÕs 2nd Annual Student Conference, Wildlife rapher Steve Gainer, costume designer Marcy Gossett,
Waystation Animal Day, Marilyn Monroe Look-A-Like picture editor Brian Waingro, post production specialist
Contest, Kelsey Grammer Star on the Walk of Fame John Wiseman, digital mastering specialist Garrett
ceremony and covering visits from dignitaries. Smith, casting director Ellie Kanner and production
Since August, the Museum has been collaborating designer Wendell Johnson.
with D&S Media Productions to provide up to four Each of these 16 individuals gave of themselves
hours of work experience to two to four students every unselfishly to the creation of the curriculum guide.
Saturday in paid and non-paid activities. Anita Woerner at Paramount was instrumental in pro-
The education program is actively seeking viding the Museum with industry professional contacts.
Employment Partners to provide opportunities for our Thanks to all.
students. Talks are currently underway with
StreetLights, a production assistant training program;
Global Cuisine, a catering and event production com-
pany; and FotoKem, a film processing company. Thanks To Our Renewing Members
Since establishing a Mentoring Program earlier
Hollywood Entertainment Museum wishes to
this year, we have matched three students, two of whom
thank all members who renewed their support this
are in the process of being matched and two more will
past year.
be ready for mentoring by December. We are actively
Special thanks go to the following individuals:
seeking professionals in the entertainment industry who
are willing to become mentors. Donna and John Crean $2500
Albert and Janey Sweet Fund $500
If you are an interested employer or want Russell Weinstein $250
more information, contact Bruce Walker at Julie Reding-Hunter $200
(323) 960-4808. Lloyd Weinstein $150
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RICHARD AYSON TO LEAD MUSEUM’S Ayson is joining the Museum from a position as
EXPANDED MARKETING PROGRAM Director of Sales and Marketing for the world famous
Athenaeum Hotel London, where he managed the sales
Richard Ayson, a seasoned marketing executive in reservation and marketing departments. Prior to that, he
the hospitality and tourism arena whose experience spent seven years with World Brands Duty Free, the
spans five continents, has joined global duty-free division of Pernod Ricard,
Hollywood Entertainment Museum as the worldÕs fourth largest wine and spirits
Director of Marketing. company.
ÒRichard will bring new sophistication With World Brands, he served as
to our marketing program and take us to the International Sales Director headquartered in
next level in establishing the image of London and developed profitable sales of
Hollywood Entertainment Museum as a brands across the global duty-free market. He
major attraction for local visitors as well as also had stints in San Francisco and Hong
national and international tourists,Ó said Kong with World Brands.
Phyllis Caskey, president of the Museum. Prior to World Brands, Ayson managed
ÒWhile we have built our marketing national sales efforts for Orlando Wyndham,
efforts over the last five years, RichardÕs Richard Ayson the second largest Australian wine company
Director of Marketing
experience in brand development is the key and part of Groupe Pernod Ricard.
to tying together our efforts in a concerted program of He is a graduate of Canterbury University,
name awareness and image building. We are very Christchurch, New Zealand, where he studied psycholo-
excited by the potential that Richard represents.Ó gy, political science and history.
CURATOR HORAK DEBUTS
“THE MOVING IMAGE” A NOTE FROM ENGLAND
A unique new film publication, The Moving (We often receive letters from visitors to the
Image, has debuted under the editorship of Museum and thought this one merited sharing.)
Hollywood Entertainment Museum Curator Jan-
Christopher Horak for the Association of Moving To all the team at Hollywood Entertainment
Image Archivists. The 10-year-old organization Museum Greetings from England!
provides a forum for This is just a quick note to say thank you to all
the exchange of the team for a very entertaining and interesting after-
views among the noon spent in the museum in February this year. (I’ve
people who protect been traveling around quite a bit, since then, and this
the worldÕs moving is my first opportunity to write.)
picture heritage. As an artist and illustrator, I found it fascinat-
The first issue ing to gain an insight into how things look in the
of The Moving industry (especially the design of storyboards); and
Image includes arti- simply being taken around on the guided tour was,
cles on the forma-
well, fun!
tion of the Museum
I visit California, from time to time, so I’m sure
of Modern ArtÕs
Film Department;
I’ll be calling again some time.
evolution of moving images and preservation; ama-
The very best wishes to everyone. Thanks again
teur film as a visual history of our culture; a for a fascinating tour.
film/videography of black and gay visual culture; a All the very best.
forum section and reviews. A subscription (two
Ian
issues) is $30 through the University of Minnesota
Press, 111 3 rd Ave. S., Suite 290, Minneapolis, MN 7th June, 2001
66502-2520. ISSN 1532-3978.
CONTACT US
VOLUNTEERS
Want to add an exciting new dimen-
sion to your life? Become a volunteer
at the Museum. Call Alicia Syres for
information at 323-960-4815
MEMBERSHIP
Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in “Some Like It Hot”
Join us! Call Alicia Syres for your
membership now! 323-960-4815
ASSOCIATES
Our young professionals, 25-45, who
help increase awareness of the
Museum and its programs. For more
information, call Beth Muckler,
323-960-4812
SHOP TALK
Industry professionals Ð would you
like to share your professional
experiences and skills with our
at-risk youth? Call Alicia Syres,
323-960-4815
Peter Alexander Samuels: ALIDA AMABILE FUND
Scholarship fund for at-risk youth in
PAINTING THE STARS Museum programs. 323-960-4803
DEC. 20 Ð FEB. 18, 2002
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