The Mighty Wurlitzer

It's the Stradivarius of theater organs, and every weekend for the past 47 years, Bill Field has played his Mighty Wurlitzer for audiences at the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo, California, providing them with a trip back in time. Conor Knighton reports.

[@mj6962]

I’ve seen a handful of theater organs but I must say the decor of this one is really amazing! lol

[@johnnyjames7139]

As of this date, OTMH continues to operate. Long may it live in memory of Bill Field and Bill Coffman.

[@Keeper1st]

RIP, Bill. It was nice to have met you and hear you play in person when my wife and I visited the area in 2014.

[@angelcitygirl]

This place is a true gem and Bill Field is a diamond.

[@richmoreno9938]

R.I.P. Bill Field. Thank you FOREVER. ✨

[@stephenabbot7905]

Outstanding, you deserve a Medal,Blessings from Steve&Theresa Rainham Essex England

[@ginaquesenberry2620]

We were there the night of the filming. It was our first time going and had such a great and enjoyable experience at this theater. We will definitely be going back for other events there.

[@pinbot76]

Thanks for all the memories Bill! I miss this place so much since leaving California.

[@iamrepete]

Need more of this on Sunday Morning,or any morning on commercial television.

[@doitee52]

I have never been so moved in a theater as I was at Old Town. I went there every week when I lived in Hawthorne in the early 70s. Have been back a good number of times over the years and it's always been a sensational experience. Thank you Bill....and your old partner Bill.

[@RevWillTheThrill1974]

I want one!

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Awesome guy.

[@murphman7448]

Spent many times there. OTMH is a very unique place. It has a spirit you can feel when you are there.

[@bradleyfarnham2951]

Organ was made in North Tonawanda, NY

[@mj6962]

I wonder if this organ is still in operation?

[@steelwheels327]

So cool!!

[@johnnyantillon4070]

🎵🎵🎵🎵😊😊😊😊😊😊 beautiful !!!!

[@johanbrand8601]

Fantastic :)

[@midmitvguy]

Does anybody know the title of the first music Bill Field plays?

[@ramblingsadrift6477]

and the jukeboxes.......

[@patricksaxon3983]

Too bad that there are no theater pipe organs in movie theaters, because they would have sing along before showing the movie.

[@markclark289]

The 1927 Alabama Theater in Birmingham has a mighty Wurlitzer that rises through the floor and still gets regular use.