A Glimpse At Hollywood's Past...And Present

I've spent a lot of time on Sunset Blvd at Nick On Sunset due to Zach's work on the show "Bella and the Bulldogs".  I don't have to hang around on set all day anymore thanks to his "Legal 18" status.  I do like to stay long enough to grab some photos and enjoy some free food!

I thought you might enjoy a look behind the scenes at Nick On Sunset.

Here's the front gate as seen from across the street.  Notice the large number of background actors and day players enjoying craft services.

Speaking of enjoying craft services...Here's The Artist snacking on an apple between takes.

While Zach is on set, I like to stay indoors and enjoy the spacious work area.  The building was known as "The Earl Carroll Theatre" from the late 30s until the early 50s.

The building is still decorated in the style of "The Earl Carroll Theatre" heyday.  I'm a big fan of the signs leading to the bathrooms.  The lights turn on automatically when you enter the men's room and radio broadcasts from the 40s fill the air. 

I also love the vintage item in the photo below.

The phone does not work anymore (no big surprise).  I was in and out of the building for a good six months before I discovered a button out of frame on the left.  The button lights up the phone booth and also plays music for about 3-4 minutes.

Hey!  What do you say we check in with Zach and see what's going on outside?

Looks like someone just made another visit to craft services.

The newly constructed sign for the outdoor football field set.

After a long day of shooting football scenes, it's time to call it a day.  The football players lend a hand to the wardrobe department by getting their pads and uniforms in order for the next day.

The kid in the photo above would never have put his own equipment away after practice or a game.

The theatre has been used for a variety of non-Nick shows over the years.  It's been the home of "Star Search", The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, "Queen For A Day" and "The Chevy Chase Show" (when it was briefly known as "The Chevy Chase Theater").  

It's also been a variety of rock clubs including "The Hullabaloo" (after the TV show), "The Kaleidoscope" (hosting a variety of local acts including The Doors) and "The Aquarius Theatre" (where The Doors recorded a live set in 1969 that was finally released in 2001).

Hope you enjoyed the tour of Nick On Sunset.  It's a beautiful building that allows a look back at vintage Hollywood.

Did I Mention This Guy Enjoys Craft Services?