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  • Опубликовано: 26 окт 2024

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  • @waynea2707
    @waynea2707 5 лет назад +27

    I would just like to say it is awesome that someone as young as you is passionate about history.

  • @thillfoghorn
    @thillfoghorn 3 года назад +10

    The Hyatt on Sunset was once home to Little Richard. He spent many years living in hotels because he didn't have to pay for lawn care, or maintenance. He had daily housekeeping and room service.

  • @melonyjohnson3470
    @melonyjohnson3470 4 года назад +8

    I love learning about all the old Hollywood stories and you do them so well. Thanks!!!

  • @debbieclark7031
    @debbieclark7031 4 года назад +6

    I appreciate the history that you tell . The good and the bad. I always learn so much. And the architecture is so classic and beautiful.

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay 6 лет назад +23

    “Entertainment around every corner” Great tagline for Hollywood

  • @ElvisPresleyWorldwide
    @ElvisPresleyWorldwide 6 лет назад +10

    Yep, they all went in for champagne, caviar and canoodling - and left with the clap, syphilis and a rap sheet! First time I've seen your great new intro, J. Love it.

  • @Velocity_sports9
    @Velocity_sports9 6 лет назад +31

    It is a magnificent building! And what a scandalous history! I always enjoy your walkabouts and extra bits of neighbourhood chat.

  • @scottieburnett5606
    @scottieburnett5606 6 лет назад +5

    The history of this beautiful building is sorted but interesting. I’m glad Jah and Pollyanna have such a good time together.

  • @annesantos5104
    @annesantos5104 6 лет назад +8

    I agree with Mary Mathews, this was a fascinating vlog, Jordan! You choose the most interesting and diverse topics, and they are always so enjoyable. I love both the L.A. area vlogs and the foreign vlogs. My friend just returned from Italy and had been to Capri and other places you visited. I felt that I had been there, too! Thank you, as always, for all you do for your subscribers.

  • @helenamountford9234
    @helenamountford9234 6 лет назад +9

    Interesting glimpse into historic Hollywood vice - I'm sure it was rife in the 1920s. That's a beautiful building - looks like an old Italian palazzo.

  • @kobrarhose5624
    @kobrarhose5624 6 лет назад +34

    Always awesome to start a Saturday with a cool video from Jordan.

  • @psychic644
    @psychic644 6 лет назад +4

    I just found your vlog over my morning coffee and I subscribed ! I'm a California girl and have always been interested in the history ! You are a true historian, thank you so much for sharing !

  • @pennygee7668
    @pennygee7668 6 лет назад +6

    Wow, that building really does scream old Hollywood! It's a very beautiful building. You show us so many interesting places, just think how many people drive by these buildings every day and have no idea of the history... they should be watching your vlogs to find out what goes on there in LA! You're so great at telling the story! Thanks and have a good day Jordan and Jah!

    • @pennygee7668
      @pennygee7668 6 лет назад +1

      @@citizen1163 I know, just imagine the stories from these places, the stars had their own exclusive clubs that they would hang out in, so interesting! I think it's definitely a thing of the past Pamla, the stars of today just don't compare to the old Hollywood movie stars who had so much mystique and glamour.... I love hearing the history of these old buildings and of all the stars! Jordan does such a great job of telling these stories! Have a good day!

    • @sanctuaryrain2010
      @sanctuaryrain2010 6 лет назад +1

      Penny Gee I agree with you. Now days so many people don't care a thing about history. I can't get enough of it!

    • @pennygee7668
      @pennygee7668 6 лет назад +1

      @@sanctuaryrain2010 me too! Every building has a story, I always wonder when you drive by abandoned places, what's it's story... who lived there? I especially love old Hollywood and celebrity stuff so this is such a treat when Jordan vlogs places in LA that we may have heard of but will probably never see, really fun!

  • @RobSandage
    @RobSandage 4 года назад +1

    Great vlog about the old Hollywood. Love hearing about the old buildings and things that took place with old Hollywood. A few years ago a friend of mine wanted me to take a trip with him to California to check out the Sunset Blvd and some of the burials of famous people. The problem was that he did not let me know in far advance about making a trip like that and I could not go with him. I would have loved to check out Sunset strip and all. I used to watch on the old network called BIO which is owned by A&E some of the Ghost shows or things that have happened to people who lived in a apartment building for actors, writers, or other people who were trying to make it in the film industry on ghosts in that building. I cannot remember the name of the place. I think it was like a apartment building where you paid by the week or how many days you stay there. It really was interesting.

  • @leemoore9933
    @leemoore9933 6 лет назад +12

    That city has endless things to see. I really enjoy your vlogs and Jah.

  • @ricksamericana749
    @ricksamericana749 4 года назад +4

    Then as now, West Hollywood was policed by the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. not the Los Angeles Police Department. As corrupt as LAPD was the Sheriff's Department was worse. Allegedly some of Francis' most frequent customers were ranking law enforcement officials from all over LA.

  • @Kevinb1821
    @Kevinb1821 5 лет назад +2

    I was there many times. The ladies were lovely. I was sad when the brothel was shut down. The ladies really cared and listened to you.

  • @davideckersall5015
    @davideckersall5015 6 лет назад +3

    Another real interesting vlog Jordan. The history of old time Hollywood is endlessly fascinating. Thank you for telling us this story.

  • @heidim6468
    @heidim6468 6 лет назад

    There is something so special about you vloging around Hollywood and seeing all the places clebs have been. Great vlog. Thank you Jordan.

  • @anneraso5621
    @anneraso5621 6 лет назад +2

    I am finally coming back to LA for a visit after eight years away! I have to check this place out. I knew nothing about this beautiful place!

  • @janadeubner9883
    @janadeubner9883 6 лет назад +7

    Good morning Jordan! What a beautiful building you would never expect a history like that! If those walls could talk! Very ironic that Miramax owned or still owns it! Too funny, Thanks for sharing Jordan!

  • @sondraerabideau6688
    @sondraerabideau6688 6 лет назад +2

    If only we could be a ‘fly ‘ on the wall lol !! Isn’t that the way? You find out who your friends are when times are bad. Beautiful building though. Camp Sunset looks like a great place!

  • @debbiem9218
    @debbiem9218 6 лет назад +2

    Another excellent vlog Jordan! You always seem to uncover some of the most interesting things that come out of Hollywood. Just love your channel, keep up doing what you're doing-you're a champ! Your sidekick Jah is just precious

  • @yvonnebuckley1740
    @yvonnebuckley1740 6 лет назад +1

    Oh my!, if walls could talk eh? Gee, Jah looks so sweetly at you with his big brown eyes when you talk to him. Always love seeing him, yay Jah!!! Hmmm bet that madam's book is hard to find but I"ll try. Stay cool😎

  • @richardking9621
    @richardking9621 6 лет назад +14

    The truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.

  • @MLT108
    @MLT108 4 года назад

    I used to work in this building. Never knew the history. So cool!

  • @timtaschner4833
    @timtaschner4833 6 лет назад +20

    Most interesting vlog if only those walls could talk lol . Looking forward to the vlog on that building you showed. As always thank you have a great weekend with the Jahster

  • @trevorrandom
    @trevorrandom 6 лет назад +8

    Very interesting wonder if anyone has done a movie about this place?

  • @tinathyberg7322
    @tinathyberg7322 6 лет назад +6

    Loved the black glasses, they remind me of something out of the "whip it" music video. 😍👍💚

  • @calmgirlify
    @calmgirlify 5 лет назад

    I had lunch at the Saddle Ranch a few years ago. It wasn't that crowded. There was a table in the middle of the dining room filled with about 10 men dressed as cowboys. On further inspection we realized they were all cowboy character actors from back in the day having lunch together. It was pretty cool.

  • @mariaday712
    @mariaday712 6 лет назад

    Great glasses. Interesting vlog. Back in the days where they kept what the stars did private and not splashed all over the place. It is a beautiful building. Coffee sounds good. Thank for this vlog. Can't wait to see where we go tomorrow. You and Jah take care.

  • @bessofhardwick9311
    @bessofhardwick9311 6 месяцев назад

    I've learned so much through your videos, Jordan. This one was fascinating too. Lovely building and there's lots more dark history to find out about it, I'll bet. Thanks for the video!

  • @petitelapin60
    @petitelapin60 3 года назад

    Fascinating! Gorgeous building! Love your vlog!!!

  • @charliecat536
    @charliecat536 6 лет назад +1

    Just discovered your VLOGs! These are great! I can't stop at just one. Through you, I can see all of that cool Hollywood architecture and landscape! Thank you for all the info too!
    Last but not least! LOVE Jah!

  • @kandicejanusz1829
    @kandicejanusz1829 6 лет назад +3

    Ohhh...snickerdoodle. lol. Very interesting story about the brothel. I'll have to look for her book. Thanks, another book for me to get and try and find time to read. 2 kids under 7, it's hard. 🤣 Have a great day

  • @MrLou061
    @MrLou061 6 лет назад +2

    Another awesome video and even on my birthday ! Thank you

  • @kerridutcher958
    @kerridutcher958 6 лет назад +8

    Hi Jordan! Just love watching your vlogs...they're so interesting & entertaining! Have a great weekend!!

  • @lauraodle5816
    @lauraodle5816 6 лет назад +9

    So interesting! Going to find and read her Bio book. Thanks, Jordan!

  • @jodihepler6202
    @jodihepler6202 6 лет назад +1

    I love the history of Hollywood. Have learned so much from you that I had no idea was going on. Thank you!

  • @angelsweetness3
    @angelsweetness3 6 лет назад +6

    Awesome vlog as always, and you are very welcome Jordan! And i love that you pronounced my name correctly, people are always saying it wrong. Kiss Jah for me!

  • @spokanetomcat1
    @spokanetomcat1 5 лет назад

    My dad told me my grandfather told him about this place. My grandfather worked in the studio system as a painter for many years.

  • @paultowarnicki5359
    @paultowarnicki5359 6 лет назад +4

    Great vlog! Have you ever read the Garden of Allah books by Martin Turnbull? They take place in the golden age of Hollywood. The first one starts out in the 1930s and the time progresses in the following books.

  • @sanctuaryrain2010
    @sanctuaryrain2010 6 лет назад +15

    This was very interesting Jordan. I love old Hollywood history. Buildings constructed in the late Victorian to 1920's have such beautiful architecture, inside and out. I wonder what happened in 1940 that caused the police to decide to arrest her. This was still a very early time in Hollywood. Thanks for the video!

    • @lemorab1
      @lemorab1 6 лет назад +2

      I'm not sure of dates and timing, but I suspect there was an election and power changed hands among the men who ran the district attorney's office downtown. The studio bosses backed Buron Fitts for years and he lost an election around this time to "Honest John" Dockweiler, who had received only a token donation to his campaign coffers from the moguls. Maybe Lee Francis didn't make the right payoff to the right people and it was time to put the screws on. Errol Flynn suggested this dynamic was behind his famous "rape" trial (1943) in his memoir, "My Wicked Wicked Ways."

    • @zazaaziella16
      @zazaaziella16 4 года назад

      Changing of the guard!!

  • @richardking9621
    @richardking9621 6 лет назад +8

    I wonder if her husband knew about this. He committed suicide in their house. Jay Sebring ended up living in it.

  • @MrLars0007
    @MrLars0007 6 лет назад +2

    What a fascinating vlog this was, Jordan, with all the elements for sure. I am very impressed with the research and knowledge you put into your work. Thank you and have a fabulous weekend with sweet Jah.

  • @boitoiful
    @boitoiful 6 лет назад +1

    Wow Jordan. I had no idea that Jean Harlow was interested in ladies. Very interesting vlog and a terrific building! Thank you for all the cool info.

  • @wendymcfadyen-allerby6142
    @wendymcfadyen-allerby6142 6 лет назад

    snazzy sunglasses, I sometimes wonder if people know the history of the places they own.Jah's expressions say it all. Another wonderful vlog with a juicy history. Tyvm Jordan

  • @68Bugs
    @68Bugs 6 лет назад +5

    Hello Good Morning and I want to know what app is the design that u creative the animation of the dog ?

  • @Martin48964
    @Martin48964 6 лет назад

    Another walk down memory lane! We stayed at the hotel right across the street from Carney's. Also had dinner at Mel's dinner, just down the block. Thanks Jordan!

  • @dodiatkins4515
    @dodiatkins4515 Год назад

    ❤😊 it’s coffee time! Have a great day. 😊

  • @himinah
    @himinah 6 лет назад +9

    Thanks Jordan ❣️ for another great VLOG. Looks like Jah partied hardy 🐕 he just needs a little shut-eye

  • @dazzlingchick
    @dazzlingchick 6 лет назад +20

    💋Loved this VLOG too! Ok are u ever going to make a vlog I don't like lol! I don't think that is going to happen. I can really see the Jack Russell in Jah especially in his eyes. I had a beloved J.R. named Jaxx, I had to have him put down because he was in complete renal failure. This has been several years ago. I had a funeral and burial for him. It was beautiful. Anyway I celebrate the precious life he had and the joy he brought to me and others. Was not expecting to share that. But that close up of Jah's eyes in the beginning. Thank you for being you. Blessings to u and your fur baby. Love and Light 💖Carli

    • @69erbub80
      @69erbub80 4 года назад +1

      DazzlingChick hope you got another one.

  • @zazoom84
    @zazoom84 5 лет назад +8

    They've been putting out conflicting stories about Harlow for years...Was she an innocent victim of the Hollywood machine or a willing participant?

  • @maryjaneblahnik5884
    @maryjaneblahnik5884 6 лет назад +1

    Lovely building. Love historical vlogs. Thanks for sharing

  • @debbiemoeller2169
    @debbiemoeller2169 6 лет назад +2

    What a fabulous story!!! Go figure Miramax was in there. I love the history of Hollywood and the stars. Interesting about Jean Harlow. The architecture of the building is wonderful. Polly Anna always tires Jah out and he has to recoup. 😂😂😂. It would be cool to take him to the doggy daycare. Thank you Jordan for another fantastic vlog. Much love to you and Jah ❤

  • @rosalieallen8828
    @rosalieallen8828 6 лет назад

    Its a very dominant lookin building. Interesting history alrite. The blue sky looked awsome above it. Puppy day care. Awwww...

  • @mikestarfas6725
    @mikestarfas6725 4 года назад +1

    I love your stories as well they're very interesting. You have a great knack for cheering me up. Your Hearst Castle tour was awesome

  • @rhiannonrhiannon6285
    @rhiannonrhiannon6285 Год назад +1

    lol yes the irony of Miramax being there.

  • @suesenden8376
    @suesenden8376 Год назад

    when it was built in 1927 it was the Hacienda Park Apartments, and the area had the same name, before it was the Strip. In 1935 there was a sensational murder there.

  • @GK-mz3zt
    @GK-mz3zt 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent work, Jordan. Now I have to make a bucket list. 😉

  • @darrinlawton2748
    @darrinlawton2748 6 лет назад +1

    Great vlog Jordan....I always enjoy the history of Hollywood.

  • @rev.jennyosorio7003
    @rev.jennyosorio7003 6 лет назад +23

    A beautiful building with a very interesting history. I'm sure all those ladies can tell very interesting stories. I wonder if any of them are still alive.
    Jah had too much of a good time with his girlfriend. Lol peace to you

  • @punky19761
    @punky19761 6 лет назад

    I love cool old stories like this. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Cre80s
    @Cre80s 6 лет назад +1

    8-Bit Shades FTW! 😎👾
    Amazing presentation of history, Jordan. Thank you!

  • @taijohnson9139
    @taijohnson9139 5 лет назад +9

    L.A confidential was based on this

  • @mynameisvna
    @mynameisvna 6 лет назад

    Wow so interesting! Gonna have to check out the book now. What a great way to start my Saturday. Great day to you and Jah!

  • @smurfmaxineblue6833
    @smurfmaxineblue6833 5 лет назад

    Fancis reminds me of Norma Wallace who was a madem in the french quarters back in the early days. Shes got a book written about her called The Last Madem.

  • @jeffkidd7409
    @jeffkidd7409 6 лет назад

    That is ironic about Miramax pictures having their headquarters in a formal brothel. For an "unplanned vlog" that was interesting. Thanks Jordan.

  • @margaritanazario3431
    @margaritanazario3431 6 лет назад

    What a history! Of course no one would help her. Sad but who would want to end up like her.

  • @kellibomb
    @kellibomb 6 лет назад

    Now that was interesting, googled the building to see if any pic's existed of the inside, no success yet. Jah, lol it had been awhile since he'd had a date with Pollyanna, so no wonder he wasn't ready to leave. Hope yall had a fun afternoon!

  • @sallylouise9826
    @sallylouise9826 6 лет назад +1

    Nice story ! You never fail to interest . Never knew Rod Stewart owned that hotel . Aww Jah and Pollyanna x 👍🏻💙🎥🎬🐶🦁🇺🇸😎🌴👍🏻

  • @bunnyfaceface
    @bunnyfaceface 6 лет назад

    Wow!!! I pass by that building all the time!!! Had no idea!!! Cool!!! 😎

  • @marymathews8421
    @marymathews8421 6 лет назад +6

    Fascinating vlog! Beautiful architectural features on that building. I would absolutely freak if I ever looked up and the delivery man was Jordan the Lion!

  • @mystree1937
    @mystree1937 6 лет назад +1

    I been waiting since I got up at 6:30 for your upload. YAY ! Thanks Jordan !

  • @chris_mic
    @chris_mic 6 лет назад

    I once stayed in the hotel at 8400 Sunset. Back in '89 Sunset tattoo was on the corner ( may still be there, I don't know). From our room, we could see people in there. Pretty sure we saw GNR guys in there at the time. Spent NYE 1990 at Gazzarris night club. Saw Sam Kinison, Ron Jeremy, Jani Lane, the Bullet boys and Pauly Shore there that night.

  • @KSilentfilm
    @KSilentfilm 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks again, so much for your wonderful vlogs!

  • @TheDragonflyCottage
    @TheDragonflyCottage 6 лет назад +1

    Beautiful building!

  • @santana898989
    @santana898989 6 лет назад

    Good stuff Jordan. You always teach me about my birthplace and current residence. Cheers.

  • @binky2596
    @binky2596 6 лет назад +1

    Very interesting. Hope you do follow up with the dog camp. Belinda in NC

  • @jackiebratcher2997
    @jackiebratcher2997 6 лет назад +1

    How Interesting!!.. You Never Let Us Down!!!.. Thank You!!!!

  • @kstewskis
    @kstewskis 6 лет назад

    Wow! How long has it been since The House of Blues been gone? That was a huge and great place for top acts!

  • @Yey1nasJourneys
    @Yey1nasJourneys 6 лет назад

    Very interesting story, all that stuff that went on, just crazy. Thanks for sharing this Jordan.

  • @amymolinario8273
    @amymolinario8273 6 лет назад +1

    Jordan, love your vlogs. Fascinating as always! Thanks!

  • @normanbuffett4642
    @normanbuffett4642 4 года назад +2

    Was this the hotel California?

  • @MoviemaniaNick
    @MoviemaniaNick 6 лет назад

    Cool building! Interesting story. I did not know about this

  • @lbjordan5082
    @lbjordan5082 6 лет назад +1

    A older friend told me that this house of ill repute had women who looked like famous stars and were known for that.

  • @johnevans2699
    @johnevans2699 2 года назад

    I like your videos Lion, keep it up!

  • @Ashley-kd2su
    @Ashley-kd2su 6 лет назад +2

    Neat vlog. My mom raised me on rod stewarts music. She loves him

  • @annetaylor7496
    @annetaylor7496 6 лет назад

    Hi Jordan,it would have been amazing to have been able to walk through even some of that building.Love these type of videos...just fascinating🖐👍❤🐕❤

    • @derektaylor1527
      @derektaylor1527 4 года назад

      You should visit durham and york in england loads of history and scandal

  • @eivazm
    @eivazm 4 года назад

    Isn't this place nearby, across the street from THE STANDARD HOTEL?? Hear anything about the "going ons" in that hotel now?? Maybe investigate, and do a story about that place.

  • @mdkutzler8495
    @mdkutzler8495 6 лет назад

    I love these day in the life vlogs.

  • @asharpmajor6740
    @asharpmajor6740 4 года назад +1

    America's streets used to be full of the most awesome cars. Not any more

  • @kristinkimono1588
    @kristinkimono1588 5 лет назад +1

    I wish you would do a story on yolanda schlessinger, dr laura’s mom, and her grissly last days...

  • @melissawinstead8701
    @melissawinstead8701 6 лет назад +5

    Great video

  • @sylviaeli322
    @sylviaeli322 6 лет назад +1

    Where can I find the sunset Blvd documentary you mentioned?
    I’ve searched RUclips

  • @pbohearn
    @pbohearn 4 года назад +1

    I just found this channel and it looks like I’ll be spending a little time here LOL I love history, I love Hollywood, what could be better? So a couple of things: first, I don’t think it’s a coincidence either that Weinstein had offices here. He being a connoisseur of the higher aspects of human culture, probably had Heard about the history of this building, and even studied the history, and thus had a full appreciation of it, and a strong desire to acquire it, as he liked the energy and loved to acquire things and to keep the Hollywood culture alive and well; the one that he liked anyway.
    Secondly, I’d always heard that Spencer Tracy was gay and Katharine Hepburn was pretty much a lesbian and they covered for each other. They were written to have this incredible love affair, but supposedly Spencer Tracy couldn’t divorce his wife because he was Catholic so they just had this long-standing affair. the truth appears to be they were friends, but also, and especially, they were beards for each other. Because as somebody mentioned there was another dude probably a decade or so later who was a total stud and who just liked sex plain and simple and had no qualms Including men especially when his business started to thrive with the generous appreciations offered by the rich and famous he had been in the military but came to Hollywood and got a job pumping as the gas Station attendant located at Gower and iHollywood Boulevard (I think). movie stars have to get their beautiful cars pumped and gassed up; fluids need refilling.and that’s how they met hi. and I guess they were quite taken with him and so they kept coming back and eventually one thing led to another and he was servicing any number of male and female movie stars. he was extremely handsome sexy And he was quite a sport about it. And not only that, he rounded up other friends of his that were very attractive and quite adventuresome as he became quite popular andHad male and female escorts for male and female movie stars who needed absolute discretion which he provided until the end of his life. But those that were inclined to same-sex relationships all the more counted on him and his discretion. So he mentioned Spencer Tracy so I’m just wondering why would Spence would go to a house where they were apparently just featuring female escorts and
    Un less they had males also.

  • @michellevartuli9297
    @michellevartuli9297 6 лет назад

    Another great vlog! I felt like I was there with you!

  • @victoriamayo5774
    @victoriamayo5774 6 лет назад

    Jordan and jag on the road to adventure 👍🏻❤️🐕

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 4 года назад +1

    Hi Jordan, I think that you have a Great thing going on. Very Intertaining Thanks.

  • @kimchen5775
    @kimchen5775 6 лет назад +4

    If those walls could talk