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This excellent two-hour tour provides a thorough look at both the glamorous history as well as the day-to-day working reality of a major motion picture studio. Watch an introductory movie, visit the museum, and outdoor sets. Actual tour routes depend on that day’s production schedule.

This giant movie lot was the historic home of the famous MGM, producer of well-known classics such as The Wizard of Oz , until purchased by Sony in 1990. The two-hour walking tour may include visits to the set of the game show Jeopardy , the wardrobe department, and an exciting trip to the sound studio.

This tour offers an affordable look at the inner workings of a major TV production studio. A highlight is a visit to the set of Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show . Call in advance or check the website to find out how to be part of the studio audience.

A great way to see stars live is to be part of a studio audience. This organization handles the distribution of free tickets to live tapings, primarily of game shows and sitcoms. Book early for the best selection.

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

This purveyor of printed Hollywood material is geared to the needs of professional actors and screenwriters. The company also publishes and leases scripts of live plays.

To listen to Hollywood actors and directors discuss movies, attend screenings by this group headquartered at the historic Egyptian Theatre (see The Egyptian Theatre, The Egyptian Theatre). The schedule ranges from retrospectives to filmmaker tributes.

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.

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.

On sale here are pricey, collectible clothes worn by the biggest stars. A fun collection of props are also available.