tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post6856021375412910691..comments2024-01-27T02:33:23.675-08:00Comments on Beverly in Movieland: Argo Affleck Yourself! (Going Hollywood to Go Home) Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-77793170107723319662013-06-05T12:44:09.453-07:002013-06-05T12:44:09.453-07:00I don't have much insider info, but the Wikipe...I don't have much insider info, but the Wikipedia site is helpful. I knew that the original wooden letters (built to advertise a real estate development called Hollywoodland) was deteriorating badly, and were eventually replaced with metal. but apparently this happened in 1978, so Argo fudged the dates a bit. One of the main donors was Alice Cooper, who replaced the second O to honor his friend and admirer, Groucho Marx. What I DO remember specifically was a much later concern about the property near the sign. Around 2009 it was up for sale, and there was a worry about mini-mansions encroaching. A campaign was launched by the Trust for Public Land, and many (including me) contributed. But the big hero was Hugh Hefner, whose major donation made the saving of the land possible. Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-50330697670036475042013-05-31T19:56:59.299-07:002013-05-31T19:56:59.299-07:00Well, it only took six months - but I finally saw ...Well, it only took six months - but I finally saw Argo! Marvelous movie! Well handled throughout, with ever mounting suspense (whether you know the ending or not) and terrific performances all around. I was shocked at the state of the Hollywood sign as the 80's began - do you have any insight into that?Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-63160716189368206062012-11-28T19:36:57.361-08:002012-11-28T19:36:57.361-08:00I did not know him, but I did work with a special ...I did not know him, but I did work with a special effects man name Bill Purcell who'd worked on several big Fox films, including Planet of the Apes, and he told some good stories about his time on those films. But I've been a John Chambers fan for decades, since first seeing the Apes movies on TV.Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-50965016487373179632012-11-27T22:25:12.862-08:002012-11-27T22:25:12.862-08:00Be sure to tell me your reaction, Mr. Craig. Did y...Be sure to tell me your reaction, Mr. Craig. Did you know John Chambers?Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-28067865784536026302012-11-27T20:26:22.739-08:002012-11-27T20:26:22.739-08:00I had heard bits and pieces about this movie, and ...I had heard bits and pieces about this movie, and was intrigued by John Goodman playing John Chambers - but now you've sealed the deal - I will definitely be watching this movie. Thanks for the informational post!Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.com