DK Travel : Los Angeles : Performing arts

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How the Oscar got its Name

The statuette got its name in 1931 after future Academy executive director Margaret Herrick remarked that it resembled her uncle Oscar.
Hugh Grant

Caught in the sexual act with a prostitute in his car, he was given two years’ probation and a fine.
Improv Olympic West

LA branch of famous Chicago original.
It’s a Wrap!

Much of the clothing worn by actors ends up here after the the final shot (when the director shouts “It’s a wrap!”). There are bargains galore and each item sports a tag identifying the show it appeared on.
John Belushi

A drug overdose ended this Blues Brother’s life at age 33 in 1982 at the Chateau Marmont Hotel.
Kodak Theatre

For the first time in 42 years, the Academy Awards took place in Hollywood, when the Kodak hosted it in 2002. This entertainment venue also boasts the distinction of possessing one of the world’s largest stages.
Lana Turner

The actress’s mobster lover was found stabbed to death in her house in 1958. Her teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane, took the blame.
Larry Edmunds Bookshop

Books about animation, acting, and Hollywood history – Larry Edmunds’ fabulous store has it all, as well as historic movie posters, publicity stills, and screenplays.
Mann’s Chinese Theatre

This flashy 1927 Chinese fantasy palace is still the site of movie premieres. Catch a blockbuster here – you never know which famous name might be sitting next to you. Note that the sixplex next door to the theater has none of the original’s historic flair.
Margaret Herrick Library

It’s easy to get lost in this vast repository of movie-related books and publications, operated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.