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yeah, because it's for all the times i've been told no as a latin actor. now, los angeles, surrounded by beautiful mountains, palm trees, magnificent sunsets. and without a doubt, the best mexican food in the country. this is a melting pot with a little bit of all of us latinos. even its name is latino, 'cause it ain't los angeles. nuh-uh! it's... [in spanish pronunciation] los angeles. ♪ now, hollywood has become a global mecca for film and a place that many of us wanna reach. but what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world? well, i...

and without a doubt, the best mexican food in the country. this is a melting pot with a little bit of all of us latinos. even its name is latino, 'cause it ain't los angeles. nuh-uh! it's... [in spanish pronunciation] los angeles. ♪ now, hollywood has become a global mecca for film and a place that many of us wanna reach. but what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world? well, it's a fact. in the 1950s, cuban actor and producer desi arnaz and his wife lucille ball were not only the stars of "i love lucy," but they also produced it, al...

And a place that many of us wanna reach. But what if i told you that a latino was behind one of the most prolific tv empires in the world . Well, its a fact. In the 1950s, cuban actor and producer desi arnaz and his wife lucille ball were not only the stars of i love lucy, but they also produced it, along with many other shows. And they even helped create the multicam sitcom genre. So even though were still in the struggle, hollywood isnt New Territory for us latinos. Nuhuh, cause weve been here. You hear me . So today, an la icon is taking me to his Old Stomping Grounds in east la to get this...

- it's a taco árabe. - oh, a taco árabe. we got it. oh, awesome. - and this one, this isn't supposed to be hot. this is more, like, mild so everyone can enjoy it, but i've seen people drink this. - what do you mean everyone? what do you mean? white people? - pour me some, man. don't leave me out. - even some white people. - [indistinct] - is it too strong for white people? - this is--oh, wow, man. - sometimes. but this is a recipe-- - it's a little spicy? - mm-hmm. - oh, there you go. - only a little bit. no, no-- - it's spicy for him. [laughs] darme otra. - [strained voice] i'm okay. - not ...

Seven? you got 7,000 right now i can borrow? that's a lot of money to a kid in college. - right, right. - i had to go do a medical research study to make money in one month to go do that. - you became a guinea pig for cash. - i was a guinea pig for cash. - yeah. - i wrote it over that month that i was in that hospital. i was writing leisurely, you know. it's like, "hey, i'm getting paid to write," i kept telling myself. [john laughs] and my producer and star of that film, carlos gallardo, who is the mariachi, he sold some land for the other half, so i only had to come up with half of it. and w...