Modern Family 1986

Hipster parent ancestors of 1986

Beasties Raw on the Joan Rivers Show

Beastie Boys perform on the Joan Rivers Show, 1986.  The line-up included Gene Hackman, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Mafia princess Antoinette Giancana.

Oranges and Lemons

Two pieces by master of the 1980s airbrush technique, Pepe Cardoso.

Ronnie Spector Mash Up

Suddenly See More | Rick Moranis

Suddenly Seymour, Here to Provide You...! LSOH 1986

Hollywood and Sunset | VISTA Theater

A large crowd congregates outside of Bard's Hollywood Theatre to celebrate its grand opening in 1923. The marquee reads, "grand opening Hollywood's newest theatre[,] Tues. Oct. 9th special vod-vil feature program" and "Baby Peggy in 'Tips'", a 20 minute film directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom and shot at the Ambassador Hotel. The Egyptian Revival style theater, which was later renamed the Vista Theater, is located at 4473 Sunset Drive and was designed by architect Lewis A. Smith.

Vista Marquee, 1986

A crowd of people stand at the entranceway awaiting the grand reopening of the Egyptian revival style Vista Theater, featuring the 1934 version of "Cleopatra." Silent-film star Mary MacLaren (1896-1985) helped re-open the Vista.

Junction of Hollywood and Sunset, looking east in 1930. The marquee of the Vista Theater is visible.

Sun Ra Interview on WTZA | 1986