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Hollywood as the Ultimate LA Symbol

In many ways, the Hollywood sign is a perfect emblem Los Angeles -- first as an advertisement for a subdivision, then as an ad for Hollywood writ large. This video explains the role that car culture played in creating this timeless icon.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 2 Length 01:14 Premiere: 05/03/23

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The Statue of Liberty
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S1 E4 Length 55:24 Premiere Date 05/17/23

The Gadsden Flag
S1 E3 Length 55:11 Premiere Date 05/10/23

The Hollywood Sign
S1 E2 Length 55:35 Premiere Date 05/03/23

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Returning July 11 with the First of Four New Episodes
Preview Length 00:31 Premiere Date 07/11/23

The Hollywood Sign Preview
Preview Length 00:31 Premiere Date 05/03/23

Hollywood as the Ultimate LA Symbol
Clip Length 01:14 Premiere Date 05/03/23

Hollywood Gets its Start
Clip Length 01:22 Premiere Date 05/03/23

Could Hollywood Be Successful Again?
Clip Length 01:10 Premiere Date 05/03/23

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Clip Length 03:15 Premiere Date 05/03/23

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Preview Length 01:00 Premiere Date 04/26/23

Preview
Preview Length 00:31 Premiere Date 04/26/23

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