My Journey Getting Started in HOLLYWOOD
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- #224 17 Years Ago Today I Moved To Hollywood... My Journey Getting Started Here! (3/21/17)
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Very interesting watching this blog, especially since this was where I worked as a U.S Postal Letter Carrier for over 37 years before retiring in 2002 (Hollywood Post Office on Wilcox near Hollywood Blvd) ..Most of the streets featured here were on my Route. Hollywood was fantastic back then. So many memories watching this and remembering the people I met in my Postal career..
hey buckowski's post office?
Good Jordan -- IF I MAY ... from a produced screenwriter and script doctor (and proud fellow LEO - August 19th) ... and you may know this in all your years in Hollywood -- DO also WRITE. DO also DIRECT. DO also PRODUCE.
This will make the PHONE RING. Make your own films. You can -- even with zero budgie ... and on the little cam you use now. Like PARANORMAL ACTIVITY -- Like BLAIR WITCH ... make the camera a character and that way, you'll 'get away' with the video quality.
Proud of you, man. Stick-ability in this -- or any business -- and life -- is what it takes to succeed.
Best-!
D.A.
Crazy story! I love it. Everything happens for a reason, in it’s own way.
I enjoyed your video. I enjoy seeing the sites of California and Hollywood. I have lived in California (Los Angeles, suburb called Azusa.)I really enjoy your daily vlog. Please don't stop doing them. Love them. You do an awesome job and great work.
Dang your rent was high. 20 years later ...out of here. You are a brave old soul. You came a long way baby~~~~ 💙
This one was beyond awesome
Yes, it WAS a neat trip down memory lane, Jordan. Thanks for taking me around with you. It was very interesting to hear how you started out in Hollywood.
Jordan, it is good to reflect on where you have been. Good to think about that and how you would do things differently. It's how we grow! It's also amazing how you life moves on and changes. Cheers!
Aww that was nice going on a nostalgia trip with you. I really enjoy all your videos. I even find them so interesting even when you tell stories about people I’ve never even heard of. You have such a great knowledge and memory for details and facts. You and Jah are so cute too. 😁🐕👍
What a cool history, thanks for sharing Jordan. Hello to the fur baby!
I remember when apartments here in L.A. during that time were around $700. In 2001 I was living in N. Hollywood on Chandler Blvd. and was renting a two bedroom apartment for $725.
Jordan many people talk about leaving the area they grew up in but few have the gumption to do it, you did it and are still out in California doing your thing, take pride in your achievements and keep it up...I enjoy your vlogs, maybe I'll make it back out there someday.
Jordan looks so much younger here. Aww.
You are so charming!
It is always great to go back and see where you lived and worked....thanks for sharing YOUR memory....Great adventures....ALWAYS
@Daze with Jordan the Lion (what instrument, you didn't say?)
Age 18, from Columbus Ohio, I went to MI class of '84-'85 GIT (Guitar Inst. Tech.). The last year of the former 'Actors Studio' location above the Wax Museum. Dude you would have loved it! So many vibes. I lived on Yucca St. at Highland in the Hollywood Royale apartments. Paid $450mo for my furnished studio apartment. I loved Hollywood's history! Funny though, I didn't become a true Early Hollywood Film buff until TCM came along. I lived in Hollywood for five years. First job was The Donut Stop right next door in the strip mall on Highland at Yucca (full North section of the L). I sold Bob Dylan two orange iced cake donuts. I also had his former optometrist. An old man in '85...the eye doc that is.
I made Bo Diddley's dinner two nights in a row , my boss expanded the shop into half of the store donuts, the other half "Bob's Famous Philly Steaks" and we made breakfast food as well. I loved the fast pace grill cook life! To this day I can make dinner in 5 minutes. lol
Bob built and opened a second location at the NE literal corner of Santa Monica Blvd & Highland ave. (me being first person to fire up the cash register, and it's never stopped) This shop was used throughout the film TANGERINE (2015). It looks exactly the same as when we opened 30 years earlier in 1985! Identical, save for the soda cooler on the left wall ( and it has new name). Since the movie it appears they've done major internal and external changes though. The movie is true to life. That corner was ground zero for male prostitution. Only difference is I didn't let people come in arguing. I had a billy club and my old baker Ray had a pistol in the back of his apron. One thwack! on the counter and stoic, pale, skinny, faded green tattooed Ray would stroll out and turn around so they'd see his pistol. Nobody loud in our aquarium.
So many things to do and see in Hollywood. I've played guitar in many bands, but Los Angeles hair metal of the '80's only turned me off. GNR was sort of a breakthrough, but still not me. I like Black Sabbath, The Doors, The Dead Kennedys, and Slayer...still do. I've been in several bands, but in 1996 I discovered Organ. I bought a 1960's Lowrey Heritage DSO1 and that was it! Narrowed my prospects even more. lol Watch- *"7 for Sadie" - RORY MORE electric organ duo feat. Guido Spannocchi*
The TBO1 was the transistor successor to the all-tube DSO1. Pete Townshend used the Lowrey TBO1's 'Marimba Repeat (key) Percussion' on 'Baba O'riley' in 1970 and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' .
I love this vlog so much! It's good to reflect. And look how much further you've went since this vlog! Plus I love hearing your backstory. 💙
Walk down memory lane. ❤
Really enjoyed the walk with your memories
That was neat to see your beginning steps in California. It seemed to me your old area was a lot more busier than your current area. I think you have a lot to be proud of. I couldn't imagine going to a new city by myself especially somewhere like LA where life is totally different. A lot of people can't stay because they can't afford the cost of living. Looks like you have done quite well for yourself.
Jordan, you know a huge amount. You could right a book or do a DVD simply by cobbling together so many of your videos together.
Jah is such a CUTIE!!!!
It’s amazing you stayed in L.A. as long as you did. I’m sure your buddy Jah made it much easier to adjust. I was born and raised in LA County and still had my challenges as a minority in certain neighborhoods where I lived during my childhood and adulthood. But by owning a dog it opened conversations and friendships that otherwise would have been harder to make. With that said, I still love L.A., Glendale, Hollywood, Griffith Park area, Elysian Valley, Burbank, etc etc. and I kept smiling all the way taking in the life experiences and memories. So glad you & Jah survived to take us thru your many journeys. ❤️❤️
Wow! Small world. I just discovered your vlog about two weeks ago. I lived on Orange when you were living on Sycamore, studied at Stella Adler and worked at El Cap when you were at MI. I experienced an apartment hunting situation and almost lived in that Hostel. The area really has changed and it did so very quickly.
This is awesome Jordan the lion! CDS of Danzig & Rupaul at Towers! This takes me back to when i first moved to Hollywood in the 80s and getting to know those very streets. Great memories. So many nights at yamashiro, shots and jokes with the view of LA. Love your vlogs, I've been binging on them, thanks! I love LA history stuff, pretty sure the corner of hollywood & highland was a skyscraper kind of bank building before they built the mall, not a gas station. And before the bank building it was the low-key Hollywood Hotel, famous from the earliest days of Hollywood. THANKS for the inspiring videos! All the best to you!
Very, very interesting and well put together as usual. Thank you!
There’s a stand up comic that I used to work with and he called the paintings- Velvis.
25 more subscribers to go to reach the big 1,000! Congratulations and happy anniversary.
COOL VLOG, SO GLAD YOU CAME TO CALIFORNIA AND STAYED HERE! YOU'VE MADE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAPPY!!
Hi Jordan I know this is an old vlog . But I really enjoyed going down memory lane with you . I know I'm a total stranger to you . But I feel like your an old friend. And its nice getting to learn a little about you. Thank you for sharing your experiences With me . It is a part of my day I look forward to . And always enjoy seeing Jah.
I feel exactly the same, Robert! 🙂
Meline
Well you got your money 's worth out of those shoes
New to the channel so I give your channel 8hours a day just to catch up
Keep up the good work 👏 👍 😎
I went into MI once in 2011 to check out jazz guitarist John Abercrombie. Haven't been in that area for almost a decade. Nice place to visit but I couldn't live there.
Jordan the Lion - Like your L.A. history. Walking through Hollywood times has changed big there. It was much different in the 90s. Love the Stephen J. Cannell Building he came up to Vancouver BC Canada when I was younger or mid teens in the mid 80's to shoot: 21 Jump Street, Booker spin off, I think Mcgyver, and something else up here. I was a in house BG Extra or how I got my foot in the door when I was young teen. Required plenty of teens back in the day for Jump Street with Johnny Depp and the gang.
make sure you get Jah some good organic dog food not that cheap walmart stuff. Also you can make some brown rice with chicken breast (not flavored) add some boiled broccoli.
Great blog! Time flies when you're having fun. 17 years and counting!
Cheers to a former buckeye from a native Hoosier. We are the sum of our experiences.
advlandvideo thank you
Awesome Jordan!!! I was born here in LA and your journey 17 yrs ago has added more richness to this city. Now I know what its like to get here and start your life. You had the guts to make it last this long, most would have gone back home. I admire your tenacity and guts! Rock on!
The best place to be is in The Campbell Islands .
love youre vlogs...you are so knowlegible about all the old stars..and history of old hollywood for someone so young well done Jordan linda uk...
Jordan maybe in 2 years you could possibly consider New York. It would be a GREAT vlogging city. 😎🕶
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent articulate overview of your first day, week, year, in the often seemingly mythological metropolis of Hollywood. Many personal recollections resurfaced of my own foray into H'wood a while back. Thanks for sharing!
I really like the old stuff when you lived in Hollywood so I'm revisiting these videos they are so interesting and informative thank you Jordan for everything you do
Its funny, I only spent a day and a night in Hollywood and I had a couple of slices at Andre's Pizza....I wish I had more money and time to really explore the area.
Wow! I really felt as if I was walking with you! Butterfield's restaurant was across from Tower Records! I had acting classes at Lee Strasburg on Hollywood Blvd. I danced with the LA Ballet! I also lived on Doheny, one block away from Olympic. Once got a birthday day cake at the Jewish bakery! 17? Really?
Wow!
Someday in the future you will have 36K viewers and counting.
YES! HE WILL
Jordan, Like many others, I found your memory tour of your very first days in Hollywood of much interest. I’ve only been following you for a couple of years or so. I’ve taken an interest in the wonderful things you do and have done for the millions of us who simply love this kind of history and fascinating stories that go along with it all. I have more than once wondered about your personal history, sooo this was a very pleasant and interesting surprise today as now I feel I know you just that little bit better ❣️ Absolutely LOVE Jahs !!!
Totally enjoy your vlogs, great to see the old neighborhoods there in Hollywood when you walk them. I lived there up to a few years ago and miss the classic old Hollywood. Thank you for such fine work.
Enjoyed this vlog,nice to know some of your life,I was born near where Charlie chaplins home was in Kennington London,also the elephant and castle London x
Jordan: You had way more of a plan than I did when I moved to L.A. in the summer of 1999. I had enough money for a one-way Greyhound bus ticket from Texas with a little left over for a couple nights in a hotel, and that was it. Angels were definitely watching out for me during that time! I was able to stay for a year and a half, and I've got stories too. :-)
Hollywood has change alot nice vlog
You're brave to make a life changing move like that to LA. I want to move south, getting tired of these Iowa winters.
It is different , I know people that have been robbed at gunpoint . Also earthquakes can be traumatic .
I'm totally surprised you have not stared in a movie being in Hollywood that long. u have that certain appeal u belong to the public certainly a most likeable guy .
Always interesting vlogs. Now I have a few more places to look for on my next visit. Just saw a documentary about Terminal Island near San Pedro and interment camps. Have you done any videos about Japanese history?
I went to MI for the Music Business Program back in 2003!! I only started following after the Dave Hughes shoutout!! Love this man!!
What a great neighborhood! Middle of everything, and you can walk everywhere. Day in the life...awesome vlog! You have come a very long way..and alot more greatness coming! Happy 2019, Jordan!!
My God the Madison thats where i used to live when i was going to Musicians Institute
Nuthin like relivin a few funi an not so moments in the ole stompin ground. 17 yrs POOF GONESKEEZ!!! Nice hang today Jordan.
all the way from Troy Ohio to Hollywood . living the dream , Jordan . Ever heard of West Jefferson Ohio ? yep that was me . I envy you
love this one brought back a lot of memories for one I used to live in the apartment that you live at now a my best friend Patrick Shields went to school at Mi and so I would go down there and watch him perform
+James Boone thanks james
Great memory lane blog . I wish I could have blogged back when I first moved into town in 1995 . looks like you'll hit 1000 before end week . great job !
I stayed at the Hollywood Roosevelt. In 1982 with a group from my drama class. We went there for a week long acting and discovery class hosted by Rory and I don’t remember his last name but he was the son of Eva Gabor
Wow! You have a double in western NY!!
Jaw is so shiney!
He is healthy!
1st day of Spring, but there, it's always Spring.
I'm almost 18 years late, but welcome to California!
I haven't been to China town
I would be nice if you'll take us there, again love your videos
Thank you
Nancy Demara I already did it. look up my bruce lee abandoned dojo vlog
did the scientologists bug you at all?
marc they never have. I've lived in 2 apartments right beside big properties of theirs and they have never tried to recruit me. I think my tattoos and things like that dissuade them. they've always been nice. people are always shocked when I say that..
Hey Jordan, my name is Judy. My roommates and I actually lived in the Westbury in 1986-1988 (trivia-so did Ivan Neville). We lived in apartment 112. Sounds like you may have lived there too. As far as the place catching on fire, that happened on Christmas Eve either 1987 or 1988. Person who lived in the apartment above us fell asleep with a lit cigarette. We needed to move up to the third-floor because the sprinklers went off in our apartment all night and destroyed the apartment while we were at a Christmas party. Be interesting to hear what else you know about the Westbury.
Your videos make me so happy. It was so cool seeing Florentine Gardens LOL I remember when I lived in Hollywood and I knew it was a happening place in the '80s and I always wondered what it looked like inside I'm actually surprised that the building is still there after all these years thank you for making me homesick
Good Vlog, I enjoyed. Lived for years near 3rd & Normandie.
JAH is so cute!💕
You are soooo Good thanks a Ton
Now it is 18 years ago today!
Jah has the most beautiful fur
Jordan, What is it like to live in Hollywood in 2020? I have not set foot in L.A. since 1996.
Prophetic at 31:54! He is now living somewhere else with new things to see, study and vlog!
LOL Last time I was there [ On Hollywood Blvd ] I had 3 panhandlers chasing me down the sidewalk wanting money. I also had some guy jam his homemade CD in my hand and then demand that I pay him for it. My daughter took it and jammed it back at him.
Welcome to la .
Did I hear Night Fever by The Bee Gees? Lol I love love The Bee Gees.
i love your story
awesome video, thank you for sharing
I ❤ this video and all the history of Hollywood! Thanks so much! ❤
Great video 👍
I let my home town and have lived in 2 other states I love it! Your doing great good for you
How long have you been where you live now?
Re-living the memories...
it was called the landmark when she died there
I have to say you have some crazy/interesting stories.
Have find memories of staying at the Roosevelt in '94 when Speed had their red carpet premiere event at Mann's. Quite a sight!! Missed the OJ chase by a week 🤣 Thank you for for channel/vlogs. Brings back lots of memories from this fellow Ohio born but SoCal dude! 🏄 🎶🤘
I used to have a Elvis on velvet idk what happened to it
Wow ...I lived on Sycamore in 1970 for a year .Memories.Thanks for the history I knew nothing about.
im from akron ohio jordan !!!! i lived in monterey carmel from 86 to 90, been to la several times. lived in escondidio in 78, san jose in 79, my mothers girl friend lives on north bedford drive, in your area, she was from akron and moved out to los angeles in 1951, i truly enjoyed this video , and recognize some of the areas, also i went to the rudolph vaalentino annual memorial in 2013!!!! im glad that you are able to with stand the high prices, and all that stuff out there ! im back in ohio, and own a barber shop !!!!!!!
Wow, what a great video, Jordan! Thanks for sharing your early experiences with us, it was so interesting. 🙂
Meline
Cool
Paul gilbert was a guitar instructor there!
Was fun walking down memory lane with you Jordan! Interesting how you came to Hollywood and did all the stuff you did. I give you credit! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Cheers from a Wolverine. Jordan you are the cutest boy. Thank you for the hours of entertainment. I so remember how difficult the early 20s were.❤️
loved it . Thank you .
Was that tower records outlet on Hollywood Blvd? I worked there and helped with grand opening.
Yes
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I had a lot of good times working there. One supervisor was often mistaken for Kid Rock and the assistant manager looked exactly like Nicky Sixx. I also worked with a girl who went to her "adult " job after work.
I left 17 yrs ago