Hollywood's Missed Famous Places

Has that ever happened to you that you hear of anumerous celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, John
place or a street that may not be flashy but is part ofRitter, Lana Turner and Carol Burnett to name a few.
the city's history, and you tell yourself when I go thereAlthough you can't go inside a drive by isn't so bad at
I'll look for that corner, house or road. The fateful day1521 N Highland Ave.
arrives but because of all the hype of the newThe Hollywood Museum is for those who love their
attractions history shelved. We're not saying youHollywood movie history. It holds around 10,000 film
should prioritize these places just don't forget to glancememorabilia. There are special exhibits for Marilyn
at them or allot an hour or two visiting them. A goodMonroe and Bob Hope but there are also extensive
example is Hollywood and Vine. Who has not heard ofcollections of costumes and props from the Planet of
this famous intersection? Once teaming with stars inthe apes to Moulin Rouge.
their Rolls-Royces, this used to be the center of theThis Hollywood must see is usually by passed now for
radio and music industry. Although these days it's notthe flashier tourist attractions. Paramount pictures has
the center of the entertainment industry anymore it stilla history dating to the 1920's. Rudolf Valentino, Lucille
does merit a run through and an image of the goldenBall, Mae West graced these studios. Unforgettable
era that Clark Gable and Greta Garbo was so much amovies like Titanic, Star Trek, and Forest Gump have
part of.left their histories here and present television shows
You may not admit it but who hasn't seen Grease, orlike entertainment tonight, Dr. Phil and Everybody Hates
thought about where they filmed it? The answer,Cris are still gracing the studios with entertainment.
Hollywood High school where Danny (John Travolta)Paramount Pictures can be found at 5555 Melrose
and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) danced in theAvenue.
playground during a heat wave. It is also alma mater to