THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM PRESENTS: TV MEMORIES

Though the 64^th annual Emmys® are over, The Hollywood Museum’s exciting new exhibiton, “TV Memories” opens  Wednesday, November 7, 2012. This exhibit honors Legends that have captured the hearts of Americans over the past 60 years, showcases the largest selection of costumes and props from more than 40 television shows. The exhibit is on display through the end of December. The Hollywood Museum is located in the Historic Max Factor Building, 1660 N. Highland Avenue at Hollywood Blvd. www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com

“So many memorable icons like Jeannie’s bottle or Ricky Ricardo’s bongo drums bring back nostalgia of the television shows and the legendary stars that we have all known and loved throughout the years,” said Donelle Dadigan, President of The Hollywood Museum. “We are preserving these memories for fans of all ages to enjoy.”

 

 

 

Television shows spotlighted in “The Best of Television Memories” include:

• “I Love Lucy” – See the original “For Red Heads Only “ Makeup Room where Max Factor gave Lucille Ball her red hair.
• “The Beverly Hillbillies” – See Jed’s hat and other original costumes.
• “I Dream of Jeannie” – View the original Genie lamp used in production.
• “The Simple Life” – Paris Hilton’s dresses on display.
• “The Addams Family” – See iconic props including Morticia’s tea set.
• “Baywatch” – See Pamela Anderson’s iconic red bathing suit.
• Costumes from “The Sopranos,”  “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Mama’s Family,” “V.I.P.,” “The Sonny & Cher Show,” “Dynasty,” “Magnum, P.I.,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Gomer Pyle: USMC” and much more!

 

Now through December 30^th, 2012!  Get tickets here!

 

 

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About | ●  The Hollywood Museum

The Hollywood Museum, the official museum of Hollywood, has the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world. The museum, featuring four floors of breathtaking exhibits, is home to more than 10,000 authentic showbiz treasures– one of a kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars’ car collections and personal artifacts, posters, and vintage memorabilia from favorite films and TV shows. The museum also showcases the history of Hollywood and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

See hundreds of costumes on display, including Marilyn Monroe’s million dollar dress, Elvis’ personal bathrobe, I Love Lucy, Superman, Star Trek, Transformers, Glee, High School Musical, Michael Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, plus Rocky’s boxing gloves, Sopranos, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé… See Lucy, Judy, Kate and all the greats! Plus the Rat Pack, Jurassic Park, Baywatch, Jaws, Planet of the Apes, The Flintstones, Harry Potter, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie…and more!!!

Don’t miss the lower level to experience Hannibal Lecter’s jail cell from Silence of the Lambs, Boris Karloff’s mummy, Vampira, Frankenstein and his bride, Elvira– Mistress of the Dark, and other cult horror film favorites.

The Hollywood Museum is housed in the historic Max Factor Building where Max Factor, Hollywood’s Makeup King , created the looks of Hollywood’s Golden Era stars including Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Mae West, Jean Harlow & Marilyn Monroe and all your favorite stars…from the Silents through the 1970’s… Don’t forget to visit Max Factor’s world famous makeup rooms and see where Hollywood’s greatest stars got their “look”. See where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball a famous redhead!

Visit the largest collection of costumes, props, posters and photographs Hollywood has to offer!

 

Open Wed. – Sun. 10am – 5pm
1660 N. Highland Ave., at Hollywood Blvd.
(323) 464-7776 
www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com

 

The Hollywood Museum is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation.

 

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