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Robert (Butch) Day
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:01 am    Post subject: Universal Back Lot Reply with quote


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the nifty photo,Butch.

Always been intrigued by the backlots & "towns"constructed by the various studios that have been used by both film & tv to shoot on.

Some years back I bought a book that was a fine compilation of western towns built for filming.
Some were on the backlots of the studios but others were located elsewhere.

One of my favorite books on the topic is all about the MGM Studio backlot. Excellent book with tons of terrific photos & history.
The MGM backlot was considered the finest of all the studio backlots. Sadly it was demolished back in the 70s.

And since westerns are now a rarely filmed genre by either film studios or the networks,many of those great ole western towns have been torn down.


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

At one time nearly every studio had a ranch with a herd of cattle for filming westerns, sadly few studios have a ranch today. One of the few is Disney, which makes money renting it out to other studios. You know that covered bridge that is in so many movies, tv shows, and commercials? It is on the Disney ranch.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pow wrote:
Some years back I bought a book that was a fine compilation of western towns built for filming.

Cool. Do you recall the title? I've only ever visited one western town built for films-- Alamo Village in Bracketville, Texas, which was built for John Wayne's The Alamo in the late '50s. It was a super memorable place to see as a kid, though, having been a huge fan of the movie back then. We Texans were always big on the Alamo. I believe it's still there, but may not be open to the public anymore.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh my gosh! So sorry to get back to you so late, Rocky.

The book is An Ambush of Ghosts: A Personal Guide to Favorite Western Film Locations by David Rothel.

Published by Empire Publishing, Inc. (919) 427-5850.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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We Texans were always big on the Alamo. I believe it's still there, but may not be open to the public anymore.

I Googled the question, "Is the Alamo still open to the public?" and got this.
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The Alamo is free to visit! You can go inside the church and walk around the grounds, as well as visit all the various buildings which are open to the public. There is a fee if you wish to rent an audio guide or take a guided tour.

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