Hollywood Backstage, with various presenters including John Willis and Army Archerd,[2] is an American TV series that features a behind-the-scenes look at the glamour of the Hollywood film industry.
[2] John Willis narrates as cameras capture historic behind-the-scenes footage of film sets, charity functions, celebrity roasts, star interviews, and various Hollywood events.
[6] Visits to film sets include Kiss Me, Stupid with Kim Novak (1964), Colorado location filming for Stagecoach (1966 film) starring Ann-Margret, Divorce American Style (1967) with Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Reynolds,[2] Who's Minding the Mint?
[6] Miscellaneous segments include Edward G. Robinson at the dedication of his wax figure at the defunct Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, CA,[2] the opening of Gazzarri's Hollywood a Go Go on the Sunset Strip,[7] film/TV specialty auto customizing shop of George Barris,[8] and a tour of now-gone historic back lot of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio in Culver City, California.
[6] Interviews include Sonny & Cher, Nancy Wilson, Janet Leigh,[2] Red Buttons,[5] Lorne Greene,[6] Trini Lopez, Robert Wagner,[6] Carolyn Jones,[9] and Mamie Van Doren riding a motorcycle with Dave Ekins.