2023 marks the 100th anniversary of The Hollywood Sign, which was first lit up on 08DEC in 1923 as an advertisement for an upscale real estate subdivision. Through the years, the sign has remained a prominent California and even American landmark and symbol of the global capital of film.
In late 2022, the Hollywood Sign Trust, the nonprofit trust formed to protect and preserve the cultural and historic landmark, partnered with Sherwin-Williams on an extensive refurbishment of the monument in preparation for the centennial celebrations.
Several other Hollywood institutions are also celebrating their centennials, including Warner Bros. and The Walt Disney Company. As a result, Las Angeles Tourism is is promoting several special events and tours related to Hollywood's history, including behind-the-scenes with iconic studio tours or the chance to be on set for a live TV taping.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES STUDIO TOURS
- Warner Bros. Studio Tours | Available Thursday - Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3400 West Riverside Drive, Burbank - Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour | Available daily during theme park hours
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608 - Paramount Pictures Studio Tours | Available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5515 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles 90038 - Sony Pictures Studio Tours | Available Monday-Friday at 11:00 a.m.
10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City 90232 - The Walt Disney Studios | Available via third party private tours
ON SET TELEVISION TAPINGS
- The Voice | Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608 - Jimmy Kimmel Live! | El Capitan Entertainment Centre
6840 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028 - The Kelly Clarkson Show | Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608 - Other tapings include American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars, Jeopardy!, The Price Is Right, and Wheel of Fortune.
