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Over the years, the Hollywood Sign has been the subject of numerous television profiles that outline its lively history, show the role of the Trust in preserving and protecting this famous landmark, and highlight its unique place in American entertainment history.

On the lighter side, this coverage also demonstrates the difficulty of getting physically to the Sign itself, even for authorized personnel. Several television pieces depict hosts taking small tumbles while rappeling down the steep Mt. Lee hillside. And a short 3D film starring Dick Van Dyke takes us back to 1937 when the Sign was lit.

 

Rebuilding the Hollywood Sign

We interviewed Raiden Peterson, the project manager of the 1978 Hollywood rebuild, and Greg Ashe, helicopter pilot on the project, about the challenges and triumphs they experienced while recreating the iconic Hollywood Sign.

 

The Caretaker with Dick Van Dyke

The Caretaker is a great fictional 3D short that tells the story of the Sign’s legendary caretaker. It also reveals what the light bulbs that originally surrounded the Sign stood for.

CBS This Morning:
Hollywood Sign Makeover

The biggest icon in Hollywood — the Hollywood sign — was ready for its first makeover in nearly four decades. It’s the way things are done in Hollywood: wipe away the signs of age with a facelift. In this case: two months of stripping down and sprucing up for the historic landmark.

 

KNX On Your Corner:
KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO

Reporter Ed Mertz explains that when it comes to stars in Hollywood, none has lasted longer, stood taller or been recognized more around the world than the star perched on Mount Lee.

 

The 1984 Lighting of the Sign

A news clip about lighting the Sign for the 1984 Olympics done by GForceIEC

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