MOVIES - May 2, 1989

“The Hollywood Chronicles,” a 26-episode cable series examining the history of the American film industry, is scheduled to begin airing on the Discovery Channel this fall. The series plans to give “an overview from the silent era to the present” and will consist mainly of old film clips and current interviews with older stars reminiscing “about Hollywood in its earlier years,” according to a spokeswoman. Facets Entertainment Group President Rick Melchior is producing the series along with James Forsher (“Hollywood Uncensored,” “Hollywood’s Hidden Secrets”) and Gail Melchior. Each half-hour episode will focus on a different aspect of Hollywood.