What's Left Of Old Hollywood On HOLLYWOOD BLVD?

[@SteveW60ish]

Every time I am in Hollywood and Beverly Hills I have an overwhelming feeling that I am wandering around "a museum of past glamour and excitement". As a person in my early 60's virtually everyone that I admired as a "star" entertainer is now gone. I was so fortunate to have seen many of them in person (Elvis, Dean Martin, Johnny Carson, Ernest Borgnine, Bob Hope, etc etc). Now when I return to SoCal its for the weather, Disneyland, the architecture, physical beauty, and the memories. So with that in mind - a sincere thank you Jordan for keeping the memories alive!

[@elainebines6803]

You are so lucjy to have those memories. An era that imo will never return

[@Jay-vr9ir]

Do you remember a tv show it was called , ABC The Hollywood Palace , taped at The Hollywood Palace?

[@nyc783]

@@Jay-vr9ir I DO! It was the original "El Capitan theater that was used by Ralph Edwards for "This Is Your Life" and "Truth or Consequences" until that show moved to NBC on Sunset and Vine (demolished in 1964 for a bank building) - later ABC bought the place and used it for the "Hollywood Palace" shows and in 1975-76, Lawrence Welk did his taping there, until the building was sold. It is one of the landmarks still there, with the Capital Records kata-corner across the street and the Knickerbocker Hotel (now a retirement home) behind it.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

@@nyc783 I remember Adam West as Batman pulling up , on The Hollywood Palace and then Merv Griffin used the building for The Merv Griffin Show in the early seventies . I am a tv and location fan , I found the hotel from I love Lucy THE AVALON , in Hollywood at last . I found the beach from the closing of Ski Party, it is at The Annenberg Club and so many more .

[@nyc783]

@@Jay-vr9ir I attended the Merv Griffith Show numerous times from 1977-1982. At that time, his shows were taped at the TAV Celebrity Theater, which were the original ABC studios. When ABC relocated to Prospect, the building was used for a bowling alley. Merv bought it in the 70's and turned it into the TAV Celebrity Theater. When his shows stopped, and/or the building was sold, an arson set it on fire. The Brown Derby on Vine as well as Howard Johnsons on Hollywood & Vine (the old Howdy's) was also set on fire. The original Brown Derby was demolished, a shopping center built with a facsimile of the Brown Derby Hat on the third floor outdoor balcony. The Ambassador Hotel and Coconut Grove are gone - most business disappeared to do an unsafe neighborhood.

[@cindycinnamon1965]

Enjoyed this trip down memory lane so to speak.Old Hollywood really must have been grand back in the day. Looking forward to part two on Monday! Such a shame that Hollywood has become such a dump.

[@Geritopia]

The Roosevelt is one place where I've felt the ghosts of Hollywood still lingering. Everything from the architecture to the various bars that inhabit the place (w mini bowling alley) to the stlish patio around the pool (the pattern on the bottom of that pool was created by David Hockney). It has a great history and I hope that the careful treatment of that legacy continues on.

[@annsileo9703]

Stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel on my honeymoon in1963..Thanks for the memories.❤️❤️❤️

[@mischezizza2712]

The art deco buildings are beautiful. Thank you for the tour!!

[@greeneyes4007]

I can only imagine how fabulous it all was back in the day.. so sad to see it in the condition it is now...thanks Jorden your the best traveling companion!! 😊

[@dennismitchell5414]

It's good to see that those landmarks haven't changed very much . I'm really surprised that there's no sign for the Pantages theater because you see it very often in photos and film clips from old Hollywood . That was a great vlog Jordan , keep up the great work and be safe. Btw good luck with your move . Looking forward to Part 2

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, I liked the Henry Fonda Theatre with the lovely 1920's photo of the lady and the classic old car. I do love that mural of the old Hollywood stars at the cinema. My favourite is the Max factor building, all the great old Hollywood stars that have passed through those doors, I bet they are turning in their graves at the way Hollywood looks today. Great vlog Jordan.

[@Karen.cook424]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the history of old Hollywood! I must’ve lived one of my previous lives in old Hollywood...lol...I bet it was an amazingly beautiful place back in its day. Thank you Jordan for this Hollywood history lesson❣️

[@bobbiemassaro1208]

Thank you Jordan..stay safe

[@camasprairie1369]

My daughter always told me that the Kress Building is/was haunted and workers who worked on renovations in the building were continuously quitting the project because of things they saw and heard while working there. Has anyone else heard anything like that?

[@Bethe509]

No, I never heard of the Kress Building. I’d love to know, though!

[@robin5380]

You had a rough day, please stay safe my friend. I appreciate all your hard work!Thank You for share the history of Hollywood and so many other thinks. Hope your move go’s smoothly

[@esthergarcia1373]

We held our own “awards” ceremony honoring Drs and government officials that donated their time, fund raising efforts and scientific work done towards the American Heart Assn. at the Rosevelt Hotel, the Biltmore Hotel and Century Plaza Hotel. We also had employee appreciation parties at Paramount Studios a couple of times. It was very nostalgic walking into those hotels and studios full of so much Hollywood history behind them. Thanks Jordan for filling in the details of all of these landmarks that we might have never known about other than passing through the streets in our cars and fighting traffic. ❤️🙏🏻

[@boosgamma05]

Ive been watching your old vlogs since 11pm last night

[@TheMocao]

I’m clutching my pearls - I used to shop at that Fredrick’s of Hollywood in the 90s and now it’s gone! Where have I been that I didn’t know Amoeba Records moved?! And disturbed homeless people yelling ...that’s the soundtrack of La for sure. Thanks for the vlog - be safe!

[@patfrank7345]

Jordan, this is my first time commenting and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your vlogs! Like you, I enjoy building architecture and you showed so many beautiful building styles and, of coarse, I loved all the Hollywood history to go along with it! Thank you again for all your hard work in making all these wonderful vlogs!

[@bonniebrown6960]

That's so cool that they have the signs telling you what was once there !! I wish I lived back in those days and could have seen old Hollywood in person . Thanks to you Jordan we get a little taste of that . Thank you for sharing this video with us !! I can't wait for the 2nd part . I remember watching a video on KZbin not long ago and it was Lucille Ball on a talk show . She was telling a story about her and some other people she worked with buried a time capsule at one of the buildings where they worked at . She said , unfortunately they tore the building down and they never got the chance to open it . I would love to see what all they put in their time capsule today wouldn't you ?!! 😮😀😊👍

[@jan6626]

Awesome walking tour, you can pack in a lot of Hollywood/LA history.

[@jgiza8888]

Wow! In the late eighties I worked just off of Hollywood Blvd on Hudson Street. I worked as a Computer Operator for Fredericks of Hollywood. I was 23 years old. WTH happened to Fredericks?? So sad.. Thanks for filming Jordan! :)

[@mariaday712]

Awesome vlog. Can't wait to see the other part. Take care and stay safe.

[@w.robertjohnson558]

Super excellent overview of old Hollywood indelibly etched in the boards and planks of time-honored- buildings on Hollywood Boulevard. Remarkable! Thank you!

[@montanagirl4530]

Great vlog. . . Yesterday seeing photos of armored military vehicles parked along the star walk. . . Crazy times

[@jeffkidd7409]

Thanks Jordan. Cool seeing old Hollywood. I wondered if you would show that lady. I knew she was not happy....so sad. Thanks for the vlog, looking forward to part 2.

[@martica727]

Was married at The Roosevelt in 1997-the same night Kirk Douglas was receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award--our venue was upstairs, our guests stole glimpses of many stars that night--got to stay in the Marilyn Monroe room that night.... fond memories....

[@kln58cub]

You would think the city would want to preserve more of these very historic buildings. Such rich cultural heritage. Thank you for an awesome vlog.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I'm not really sure what the city cares about anymore..

[@harponercam]

Wow. That's a great time capsule coverage. It takes me back to the 80's and 90's when I lived in Hollywood. I loved the history, but never knew that much- the plaques have been put up since. Looking forward to part 2.

[@deniseconaway701]

I've done a bus tour around Hollywood, i expected it to be glamerous and glitzy, what it looked like was a dirty, sleezy and to be honest grimy looking place what's sad is all that history you just told Jordan is soo interesting, some of the buildings could be looked after soo much better to go along with the history thankyou loved listening Jordan x

[@allisonmarlow184]

This was really cool to see. Thanks for this first part of old Hollywood Blvd. I was taken aback by the contrast of the large amount of trash on your street as compared to the cleanliness of Hollywood Blvd where tourists walk. It's tragic.

[@bejoyful]

So happy that a young person like you Daze is bringing the old Hollywood history and its wonderful stars to many; present day actors mean nothing to me.

[@MrHubbmuscle]

We were there 3 years ago and now it’s all covered in trash. Such a shame. TY for your videos Jordan! Please keep posting

[@lesakeen4993]

I love seeing the historic buildings and learning about the history of Hollywood! It’s so interesting!!

[@crazyciara]

I live for this type of content! Watching from Ireland :) Thanks Jordan!

[@rosseganjr9402]

Great video 👍 very glad to hear more about Hollywood good luck with your moving

[@gregwallace9035]

Thank you for all the work you put into these, love the old Hollywood history 👍

[@jodirauth8847]

Fabulous information thank you so much for all you do

[@lindadanis9568]

Thank you Jordan. Your vlogs are always so informative. I won't ever be able to get to see these historic sites in person so I appreciate what you do.

[@anneterri8960]

Mega years ago, I visited Hollywood,, long before the Internet was invented. I wish you had been there then to be my tour guide. I found much of LA a disappointment, then, and only opted for a strudio tour, to take the bad taste out of my mouth. Yet, I'm sad to see homeless on this blvd now, and trash plus graffiti.

[@andyedge263]

it is much better today than it was 1975 through 2000 or so.

[@TheMocao]

Andy Edge true! It was incredibly rough and full of strip clubs during that period.

[@Secondwindoregon]

Last time I was there was in the late '70s or early '80s and it was not a place where I felt safe. We'll just put it that way!

[@michaelmyers9010]

That's what happens when you let politicians run things.

[@elainebines6803]

It's in every city in the world, sadly. I hope this pandemic help those that are homeless

[@Katrina-pg6hk]

So interesting. I love looking at the old buildings. What an amazing history. Thank you.

[@go-goakins1489]

Love the tour of Hollywood Blvd! I stayed at the Roosevelt hotel & walked around there. Saw the Marilyn Monroe mirror 🤟in the hotel

[@lauraodle5816]

I love these places from the past. Thank you Jordan for keeping them alive in our hearts.

[@debbieclark7031]

Wonderful tour of Old Hollywood. The buildings are so unique and interesting stories. Can't wait for the next Vlog.

[@PSPCindy]

Love all the Hollywood history you share Jordan :)

[@AZguy55]

Love me some history. Wonder how many people driving by in their cars even know that these wonderful signs exist for their entertainment? Thanks for the walking tour!

[@joycewilliams5231]

I love Hollywood and stores of old Hollywood, me and my daughter stayed in the Roosevelt Hotel there in 1992 that was old Hollywood with a capital H i loved that hotel such history i hope to go back one day fingers crossed thanks for the blog ,,,,, all the best from the UK

[@racheldelgado9216]

AWESOME vlog. Brought back memories of earlier LA visits. Had to have a drink by the pool at the Roosevelt. Another time caught a movie at El Capitan and enjoyed the preshow music of the man playing the organ. Can't wait to visit again. Thanks again, Jordan.

[@franlooving4203]

Van Heflin, my fav, played Phillip Marlowe on the radio. I love your old Hollywood videos! When I lived there I was very distracted by the modern dirt, trash...and rarely looked beyond the yuck to see the old glamour. I'm glad I did in a few places though. Thanks for showing us how they look now! Stay safe.

[@jro7741]

Philip Marlo's movies were amazing. You always find the most amazing things to vlog.

[@sammychicken3457]

Thanx Jordon. I absolutely love architecture. Hollywood and or LA have a remarkable variety of architectural styles. Great.

[@aprilwhitaker7332]

Thank u Jordan for doing more old Hollywood stuff. Love ya💋💋

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

I enjoy history and I have always found places you vlog so interesting. Enjoying the buildings style, thank you Jordan

[@angeelee9277]

Thank you for this. I think I told you once that I visited there and did not know about the Roosevelt Hotel but saw it from a distance. I just had to go in. I did not know the rich history of the hotel until I came back to Mississippi and studied it. I could just feel that place...it was gorgeous. Maybe one day you can show us the inside. Hello to Jah!!! My sister in law is now a sub to you. She loves the old Hollywood times.

[@franhaferkamp194]

Thank you for this vlog.i love the historical context you always include. Glad to see historical buildings being preserved, and not just torn down.

[@alancumming6407]

On yesterday's Vlog, when you and Amy visited the old Disney studios and you filmed the white historical sign, we actually said - 'wouldn't it be interesting to explore more of the old Hollywood historical signs around the city'. AND YOU DID! Many Thanks - looking forward to tomorrows Vlog.

[@outsider238]

Can't blame you for moving. My friend and I stayed in the Roosevelt 22 years ago. First time visiting Hollywood. Was shocked at how dirty it was even back then. The Chinese theater was right across the street. The Roosevelt was busy while we were there. The new Love Boat was filming in the dining room and some other production going on the roof. The cool thing though is I got to ride the elevator and chat briefly with Paul Reubens aka, Peewee Herman! He was very nice.

[@yamil.343]

Ur an awesome tour guide. This was quite enjoyable. I miss those days & I’m only 51.

[@seagate1686]

Another great video Jordan! Can't believe all the trash on roads, what a shame. Don't blame you for moving!

[@GorillaKidGT-q7q]

Love it! You hit something on my bucket list and I can’t wait to see part 2! I’ve been watching a lot of TCM and this is such a bonus for me. Thank you!

[@bananabicycleseat6796]

Old Hollywood is so fascinating! I love it!

[@jennfritzke4778]

I just loved seeing what the buildings looked like back in the day and their history! So interesting! Thank you!

[@shaungarratt9941]

Such interesting subjects - you do it so brilliantly, thank you for cheering me up here in England, still in Lockdown!

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

I really loved the Hollywood walk tour. Some much history in Hollywood. I would love to go back in time to visit the Old Hollywood. I am so glad that you have moved out of the area. You will be much happier living out of the area. It looks like a movie set to the zombie apocalypse it's must feel very strange being so empty. Well done Jordan

[@annuknowthe1562]

I love that Jordan. I love all of the old Hollywood history. It is so sad to see what it looks like today. I wish it were more like the old days. That history should be celebrated.

[@valmor8431]

Fantastic! Lived on Sycamore in 1970 and this brought it all back.Thanks.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

My first apartment was on sycamore

[@damianlatimer5753]

@@DazewithJordantheLion how long have you lived in Hollywood? in your other video you said you came back. and how old are you?

[@ianjackson2829]

Hello from England.Just wanted to say how much we love your show and we never miss a vlog.We stayed in Hollywood 3 years ago and had an amazing experience.We stayed at Best Western Hollywood Hills on Franklin Avenue.Keep up the great work Jordan. .Hope you can give your English fans a shout out on your next flog? Best of luck from Ian,Donna and Callum from Manchester England x

[@stevemash7505]

When I went to Musicians Institute in 1981 (when it was at 6757, above the Hollywood Wax Museum), the Frederick's of Hollywood store was there. I drove by it everyday when I got off of the 101, traveling from Covina.

[@ellennewth6305]

It's weird to see Hollywood Blvd. so quiet. Stores boarded up. Almost no people on the street. I saw a silent movie at the Egyptian just before we went into lockdown. Great job vlogging all these historical places, Jordan!!!! Nice to know they'll be there waiting for us when the pandemic is over.

[@mynameisvna]

I used to visit for many of these places in Hollywood in the 80's and 90's. Brought back memories. This was great!

[@valeriepadilla8885]

Always enjoyable, and a learning lesson . Thank you 🙏

[@jomama5186]

Love the audience mural! Thanks for including that. And for doung this. Loved it !!!

[@mjcuttineaux]

Thank you Jordan....this video made me smile

[@elissaschornstein9399]

Another great vlog. Thank so much Jordan. So enjoyable,. I absolutely love all the Hollywood History. It must have an incredible to live in Hollywood in it's heyday. I love watching the old Hollywood movies as they give you an idea of how things used to be.

[@RigidRecords69]

This is one of your best videos Jordan. I've been to LA many times but never had the chance to simply see the sights. Thanks for the experience!

[@darlenehenry1742]

Awesome Jordan lots of insteasting old history.

[@mollybibb7498]

It was so nice to see some of the spots my daughter & I visited when we were there last June. I missed some great pic opportunities I see. Can't wait for the other vlog. Thanks

[@mrDCunningham]

Hollywood history is just so intriguing to me. Great vlog 👍🏻😎

[@janadeubner9883]

Thank you for vlogging the history of beautiful Old Hollywood. Who knows how much longer it will be there very sad. So glad you are making these videos for future viewers.

[@melissagayheart7716]

Thanks for doing ur videos I find old hollywood so interesting, I may never get to go to Hollywood so thanks for showing it to me, I can watch from my home, I'm sure it's much better in person, but I do appreciate ur videos ❤

[@maryrichards8086]

Jordan, love your vlogs and thank you for being real:) Thumbs up👍👍👍

[@gatsbysmom0424]

Glad to see you're settling in to your new home. Best of luck with the move. I thoroughly enjoy your vlogs and enjoy Jah as well. In looking for something a little mindless to escape the news for a while, I watched "Them" with James Arness. I tried looking to see if you ever did anything on it, it's locations, or Jim Arness. I didn't see it on your channel.

[@MrMalibu84]

I worked at Lee Drugs Hollywood and Highland. It’s now a big Hollywood Souvenir shop. Southwest corner of Hollywood Blvd. lots of character actors came in to have lunch at the counter. 2 of the regulars were Hal Smith ( Otis on Andy Griffith and Alan Hale Jr. ( Skipper on Gilligan’s Island. ) I regularly delivered to Bob Barker who lived on Outpost just north of Franklin. He and Dorthy Joe would shop at the “ Hughes Market. Highland & Yucca.

[@Chutney1luv]

Jordan, you are the best tour guide! I've always loved your narrations of famous Landmarks! I've never seen Hollywood Blvd., so empty! It's usually packed with people! I love the buildings and history of Hollywood! The Roosevelt Hotel is gorgeous and some say haunted with Marilyn Monroe's ghost! Places may be opening up; but the Covid, is still active! Be safe and I can't wait to watch your part 2, on the North side of Hollywood Blvd. tour! 👍⭐👍

[@monsterkxf]

I hear you bro! I lived in downtown Montreal for years until I got tired of the trash and after hours noise, etc. Change is good! 🤘🤘

[@lila6117]

So nice to walk along with you Jordan. Buildings of the twenty’s and thirty’s are very impressive. I wonder what all the old movie stars and business people would think about how the Boulevard looks today?

[@radiogirl85]

Great idea for a vlog Jordan. Been down that road many times but never noticed the red signs. Thanks for bringing us old Hollywood. Be safe out there!

[@debbienorth7182]

Hi Jordan from Perth Western Australia Love your vlogs. I can't blieve a place like Hollywood with its history and glamour (would love to visit one day)has so much graffiti especially a tourist attraction that Hollywood is

[@lorih2924]

Love hearing about old Hollywood history. Enjoyed learning about how the area got their names. It’s too bad a lot of old Hollywood buildings aren’t there anything or have the looks changed. Looking forward to part 2. Stay safe. So glad you’re away from that area and in a better area.

[@melissawinstead8701]

Love this! Thanks Jordan!

[@jimneedham5031]

Thank you for doing that.

[@stephenstephenson1532]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@mimisheart1963]

Great vlog Jordan. So much history being remembered.

[@andrestamayo6509]

Johnny Grant, the "Unofficial Mayor of Hollywood", was once and actor and can be seen in the movie, White Christmas'. When Bing Crosby's character, goes to New York to see his friend(An Ed Sullivan-type), Ed Harris, to be on his show. Grant, is Ed Harris.

[@jimmybacas8003]

Sweet! As an East Coaster, it's crazy how new those 'old' buildings are. My current apartment building was built in 1890, comparatively

[@gloriawalters3341]

Thank you Jordan. Not even a tourist attraction anymore. Such a shame it’s gone downhill so much.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Cool vlog Jordan! Thanks for the tour.

[@karinmars7664]

Very intresting….thank you Jordan !!

[@michaelwoxland7078]

Great Vlog about Hollywood history!

[@MrSilky1969]

Great info/vlog Jordan. Paul uk 🇬🇧

[@yolandadelazerda207]

AWESOME Sauce!! Ahhhh one of my favorite subjects OLD HOLLYWOOD!! Can't wait for part 2! Blessings on you,Amy and Jah and of course your new home!

[@RedBud315]

On the corner of Hollywood and McCadden Place next to Micelis there is currently a store called Red White and Blue on Hollywood according to Google street view. When I left L.A. in the 90's it was a Jack in the Box restaurant but, before that in the 70''s it was a coffee shop called The Golden Cup. Jackson Browne references it in the song Boulevard with the line "Down at The Golden Cup, they set the young ones up." It was a reference to the male hustlers at the time.

[@redsdawn246]

Great vlog. Love that old Hollywood stuff. Thanks.

[@bruceshelton1498]

Lived in Hollywood summer of 69, great channel, in & out of Hollywood 84-89

[@tommywood343]

I love history. Thanks Jordan for the video. Stay safe man 👍💯👓

[@francissteininger1773]

Thanks for the memory awesome videos I watch your as much as I can thank you (Canada)