Exploring the Laurel and Hardy Music Box Steps

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@annandcopper 6 лет назад

I was there to see The Music Box steps in July 2018. Very cool to be on the very same steps as Laurel and Hardy. Thanks for the video!

@SpicyHobbit03 4 года назад

I wish I could do bad. Tbh I can't watch this whole video cuz it makes me jealous😭🤣

@stevengreenbury961 4 года назад

Brilliant your very lucky people

@KutWrite 2 месяца назад

Are the fountain and mansion still at the top?

@scotia807 6 лет назад

Loved seeing it. I love the laurel and hardy movie also. Showed it to my grand kids. They balked at seeing it at first but, laughed when they did.

@darrenharman3362 5 лет назад

During the 70s and early 80s BBC2 in the UK would show Laurel and Hardy shorts in the early evening. So there’s a whole generation now in their 40s and 50s who love L&H. My dad, who was born in 1935, loved them too. The Music Box was his favourite of their movies. They’re truly the greatest comedy double act of all time.

@AmigaA-or2hj 4 года назад

They also showed Harold Lloyd and old Tarzan movies. I think on Fridays, they showed various silent films.

@lyndoncmp5751 3 года назад

They show them on Talking Pictures tv in the UK often as well now. Saw some the other day. Twice Two and Laughing Gravy, but I have the DVD collection so don't need to watch it. Cheers. Freeview tv.

@lucaschiantodipepe2015 2 года назад

I'm from Italy and you're right. I'm 47 yo now and I could watch L&H in the first 80th. It was the most funny movie for a child in TV. On the other side, I remember also "the little rascals" but I didn't love it like L&H. What memories! Also J. Finleyson was a very funny guy in their movie.

@alanbower9296 Год назад

DARREN WELL SAID my dad my self loved watching it too great times 👊

@aboutface7961 10 месяцев назад

For U.K fans of L&H. You can visit the village of Bottesford. The Black Bull pub' was run by Stans sister for many years, and she had also run another pub nearby in Barkston, where Stan's father is buried. L&H visited and stayed in both places in the elate 40s and early 50s.

@bones007able 5 лет назад

I always liked the scene when the box is chasing ollie down the steps.... you can see the shadows of the film crew and cameras on the box as it goes by...

@garydaley7711 5 лет назад

The piano box is turned the other way when it runs over Hardy at the 3:30 mark of this video. Why is Bethany always carrying a knife on her side?

@jefferybernard4800 4 года назад

I thought Ollie was chasing the box

@darrylnelson05 3 года назад

For anyone from out of town visiting LA I always suggest that they watch your videos for places to see while in the Los Angeles metro area.

@424Sweetpea 6 лет назад

Ooohhh that music box is adorable 😍😍😍

@Simer1003 6 лет назад

Me??? Walk around?? Professor von something something hahahahaha I still say this to my friends and family all the time

@Bobby8270 6 лет назад

wasim sultani Professor Theodore Von Swatrzenhoffen.

@mrsbrownandhercat 6 лет назад

Bobby - Very close - Professor von Schwarzenhoffen

@infrasleep 5 лет назад

@@mrsbrownandhercat Don't forget he was an FFF and F

@unclejameel 5 лет назад

Me, hate pianos? Why, I'm NUTS about them!

@harlow743 5 лет назад

That's the great Billy Gilbert

@jp7114 6 лет назад

OMG I use to walk them stairs up and down before I moved to TX. I don't remember the plaque on the stairs or the rails or the sign

@tonytone5856 3 года назад

Thanks for the wonderful video. Greetings from Australia. X

@michaeljordan6008 5 лет назад

Great work on this video. I’m new to your channel and think you have very good chemistry and content. I recommend ignoring some of the very rude comments I see posted here.

@tsuemcmahon9118 8 лет назад

Very cool! And I totally remember that Laurel and Hardy film :)

@OddityOdysseys 8 лет назад

+TSue McMahon Always nice to bring back a little Classic Hollywood :)

@elainemills2374 8 лет назад

So good once again! I am really enjoying these...great job...keep it up.

@OddityOdysseys 8 лет назад

+Elaine Mills Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! We appreciate you :)

@solohoh Год назад

Delightful!

@ianjthompson4715 4 года назад

You can by Laurel and Hardy short and long films on DVD. Ive got the complete set of the Laurel and Hardy produced by Hal Roach including The Music Box. The easiest way buy the DVD’s is by just googling Laurel and Hardy films on DVD. If you go looking round the big stores you’ll search for ever. Don’t buy and order these DVD’s close to Christmas as the price will be Sky high. This is a good time to order these DVD’s at a reasonable price in the UK.

@richardwigley4942 2 года назад

Thanks for the video

@garydaley7711 5 лет назад

The piano box is turned the other way when it runs over Hardy at the 3:30 mark of this video. Why is Bethany always carrying a knife on her side?

@ruready2rock856 5 лет назад

Cool. I always heard about those, but never saw them.Thank you! I'd like to see you do something on Jim Morrison, like his place in laurel canyon where he wrote songs on the hill, and love street, and all that stuff by the Canyon country store, and even that hotel in Hollywood that has the Jim room.?

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

A couple years ago, we had planned to go out to Jim Morrison's Cave, but the park service closed it because the graffiti was getting out of control. I don't know if they've re-opened it yet.

@ruready2rock856 5 лет назад

@@OddityOdysseys Yeah, last I knew it was closed for good. That place got ruined with social media. I was there one time a few years ago, and i had the whole cave to myself, it was so beautiful and peaceful. Then the next year, because it got posted about on social media so much, when I went there there were 30 people in the cave and a band playing! Then they closed it a few months later. But there are other cool "Jim" places, like that hotel in Hollywood that has his room, and his house next to the canyon country store where he wrote people are strange on the hill, etc. Just a thought.

@mattkaustickomments 4 года назад

The 3 Stooges filmed on similar steps nearby, not the same ones as often mistaken.

@Bee-dn9oh 5 лет назад

@ 1:39 Must graffiti thugs deface everything?

@jimbo97 7 лет назад

Neat video! Are these the same steps in a Three Stooges short where they attempt to deliver a big block of ice to the top on a hot day? If not, where are those steps?

@piratasdecordoba 7 лет назад

The "Three Stooges" stairs are about two miles northeast at 2212 Edendale Place.

@jimbo97 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@jamesmoegold2526 6 лет назад

no matter how bad day thing were Laurel Hardy bright up the day with heart full laugh s made day bright short film. we who grow up watch them movies theater . tv. now computer love them for hard work put into making films got world through depression world war 2 .cold wars and all other problems ,still being smile laughter make day bright all most like uncles turn in see what uncle Stanley uncle Ollie into. think you much love from fun grew up watching you television .

@Dustshoe 4 года назад

james moe gold I feel if the world slowed down, we'd laugh more. And if we slow down, we'd not get into this lockdown, economic mess we're in now. L&H certainly made us laugh, and in a way taught us to not take ourselves too seriously.

@themanftheworld8439 4 года назад

Is that area a safe area ?

@huw3851 5 лет назад

cool - but much better in black and white.

@anjachan Год назад

i wouldn't love just walking up there normally 😅

@geridollison3632 4 года назад

I noticed you have a large knife.

@memonk11 Год назад

This was painful.

@lucaschiantodipepe2015 2 года назад

I met Americans that didn't know who Laurel&Hardy were. 😢🙄😒

@smartgoldsacnanas1797 6 лет назад

Hi im new here can i be your freind

@scottb4697 4 года назад

If you're ever feeling down or depressed don't turn to Booze or drugs, just watch the music box!.

@joesell2565 3 месяца назад

I've walked-up that stairway years ago, and thinking of "The Music Box" each step.

@weihnachtsmann3352 7 лет назад

I am an Egyptian and I love all films of Laurel and Hardy. I wish one day to go to California and visit the stairs of the music box

@markominelab 5 лет назад

Weihnachtsmann ii

@Dustshoe 4 года назад

Weihnachtsmann Were Laurel and Hardy films shown on Egyptian television in the 1960s, 70s, 80s? Were their voices dubbed into Arabic, or were there subtitles in Arabic instead? If they were shown on television, did Laurel and Hardy become well-known among Egyptians of all socio-economic groups?

@Ekkie101 4 года назад

Every year in October there is a Laurel and Hardy festival in the little park across the street from the base of the Music Box Steps. The park, by the way, is called Laurel and Hardy Park.

@howardsternisbatman 5 лет назад

Should have used B&W clips from the film.

@David-281 5 лет назад

Its sad to see how the places change over the years😭😭

@dtna 2 года назад

No shit. I went to elementary school there at Micheltorena & Sunset. It's a totally different place now.

@btd7664 Год назад

But it's so "vibrant" and "enriched!"

@jefferybernard4800 4 года назад

The steps have to be a shrine for Laurel and Hardy fans I would like to go there and Walk the same steps they did about 88 years ago I would celebrate for a week and the best part of the movie scene was when that Englishman walked up to them and said you didn't have to come up the stairs you could have taken the street around to the top the look on their faces was priceless I would also like to see the water box Stanley fell into the whole area in the picture is a shrine to the boys. !!!!!!!!

@brillblonde6705 8 лет назад

What a FUN episode! I loved the clips from Laurel and Hardy........wow, that is film history. Great work! Thanks for the interesting information and the chuckles! You guys are great on camera.

@OddityOdysseys 8 лет назад

+BrillBlonde Thank you! It was great to dig up the older films and clips and remember what Hollywood was all about.

@penningsjacko 5 лет назад

I am from the Netherlands and when I was in LA three weeks ago, I had to go to the Music Box Steps. It felt so special to be there where Laurel and Hardy made their film 87 years ago!

@evancortez2 7 лет назад

There should also be a bit of a disclaimer since this area can be considered kinda dangerous, especially at night, so I can't blame her for packing a knife

@brettguy18 2 года назад

Laurel & Hardy used this same steps in their earlier silent 1927 comedy short "Hats Off", where they were carrying a washing machine in a similar manner as in the "The Music Box". "Hats Off" is considered a lost film (no surviving copy is known to exist of it), so unfortunately we can't see it today. Let's hope someday someone will discover a print of it and get it released!

@richardheikkila4146 5 лет назад

It's sad that so many young people ( under 30), not only have not heard of Laurel and Hardy, but have not seen or will not see any film made in black and white. So sad

@MrThermostatic 5 лет назад

Including these two "witty documentarians". You can tell they know nothing about Laurel and Hardy but somehow knew about these steps relating to a classic film. Probably from a college film studies class. And it seems like her only knowledge of "Costello and Abbott", was Billy Crystal talked about them in interviews. Ugh :-(

@paulmcnamara4774 5 лет назад

I knew about them when i was as young as 10 years old i am 44 now i used be hooked watching Stan and Ollie on the tv everyday i there is quite a few young people that do know who they are also their appeal never die greatest comedy team ever.

@AmigaA-or2hj 4 года назад

A lot of kids refuse to watch anything black and white. Some kids won’t read any comics unless it’s printed out in colour!

@vicbertfartingclack4559 3 года назад

Sorry, I hate to say it, but I’m enough of a Laurel and Hardy fan that I nearly stopped watching after you opened with: “...they were like the original comedy duo, the whole Costello and Abbott, Lucy and Ethel ... does this predate them? .....” . I’m so grateful you edited in solid Laurel and Hardy history right after, because you made such an amazing video here - really well done and thank you!

@jagdevone 5 лет назад

Thanks to you both. I love laurel and hardy. Love you from bhupinder singh phagwara punjab India.

@1950Grendel 7 лет назад

If they had been L&H fans, when Stephanie asked how many steps they had already taken, they would have paused for a few seconds, then turned around, walked back down, and started at the beginning. That's what Stan and Ollie would have done.

@RobConstantine 4 года назад

Very Nice..I must point that here the original Laurel and Hardy Footage has been Colorized..The original film is in black and white..

@earthwalker____ Год назад

umm... are we not going to talk about how well this was produced with lower grade equipment??? 20/10. Even the acting was flawless.

@fordprefect.betelguese 2 года назад

Intrestingly... stan laurel lived in north shields in the uk before he moved to the US and became a legend... in north shields fish quay there is an almost identical set of steps which apparently was the inspiration for the idea behind the film.... whereby you climb the steps, reach the top then realise there's a much quicker and easier road running around the side.. ... check it out

@Bobby8270 6 лет назад

I live in Northern Ireland. Would love to walk those steps.

@jessescruggs1726 4 года назад

I'd love to visit N Ireland. Let's trade houses for a week...!

@ChrisHaines-k4z Год назад

Great video! I lived four buildings north of the steps at 947 1/4 (yes 1/4) N. Vendome St from 1977 to 84 and had no idea of their significance. It's fun to see the old neighborhood!!

@janetgasman3784 8 лет назад

This is such a fun and endearing episode! The information on Laurel & Hardy- great! So enjoyed the music box at the end and the way you two interact. :) Keep up the good work.

@OddityOdysseys 8 лет назад

+Janet Gasman Thank you so much for watching every week! We really appreciate your viewership. Looking forward to showing you more.

@josephconsoli4128 4 года назад

It's also amazing that the decorative elements of the garages to the right are the same too! It's amazing how rural LA was back in the '30's. It must've really been paradise for these early screen legends.

@johnmorgan1629 5 лет назад

That's another fine mess. Classic comedy's, Harold Lloyd's another favourite of physical comedy,.High and Dizzy, as well as Safety Last.

@alialfarsi9703 4 года назад

من أجمل حلقات مسلسل لوريل وهاردي هي هذه الحلقة شكرا لكم لأخذنا إلى نفس المكان التي تم فيه تصوير مشاهد حلقة (صندوق الموسيقى ) إستمتعت كثيراً بمشاهدة هذا الفيديو بالتوفيق ❤

@Dustshoe 4 года назад

I never watch Laurel And Hardy in colour.

@wolfiuhmmm 5 лет назад

It’s funny because instead of Laurel and Yanny it’s Laurel and Hardy

@mottknil1372 6 лет назад

Why is that girl carrying a knife expecting trouble?

@stephenbirks6458 4 года назад

Love these Guys Laurel & Hardy - Went to Ulverston up in Cumbria - Where Stan Laurel was born ! - It was his 100th Anniversary and the Sons of the Desert - L& H fan club were having a bash for him based around his birth place & Bill Cubins (lord mayor) L& H museum ! All sorts of gifts and memoribilia available - But could not get a hold of that movie 'Music Box' - So popular it was sold out every where ! Thank you for sharing your trip to this famous stair case

@stephenbirks6458 4 года назад

Shame about graffiti over the sign !

@stephenbirks6458 4 года назад

Would have been very impressed if that music box had played "Dance of the Cuckoos " - All the very best S.B. British Isles

@colincampbell7027 Год назад

Um don't know if this was mentioned but Laurel and Hardy actually made a silent picture (still lost) called Hats Off at these steps in the late twenties. So Hal Roach used them twice for the duo. Don't know if he used them for his other series or not.

@rosswood6333 6 лет назад

Thanks for report , but I wish you knew more about their history, and impact

@lyndoncmp5751 3 года назад

Im surprised people today know who Abbot And Costello are. Laurel And Hardy are world super icons though.

@MothGirl007 4 года назад

The Music Box is a black and white film - not colorized like the version you are using here for some reason.

@willmcallister8464 5 лет назад

The idea of the steps came from when Stan Laurel lived in North Shields in the north east of England.I know this as i've ran up and down them many times

@michaelcampos683 4 года назад

I thought I was banned. I haven't been seeing your videos pop up. Hi Bethany!

@marcelovezetiv6602 4 года назад

I am and will always be an enthusiast of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.

@beemerssilverlakestudios9885 7 лет назад

silverlake!! Awesome job

@christopherstilley7756 3 года назад

Ironic there would be baby carraiges at the bottom of the steps.

@mikieson 5 лет назад

good job guys..lil history..lil fun..and some STEPS. lol..Thanks

@Davidraisedsimmentalcows. 3 года назад

Absolutely a Wonderful Comedy! One of The Classics! Lot’s of Laughter! Thank you for sharing.

@master-kq3nw 11 месяцев назад

Legendary stan and olie funny episode😀

@jmdoutdoors5729 3 года назад

Thank you very muchm I love the movie, you guys are great together, I love watching your channel.

@OddityOdysseys 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@cooperjackson614 4 года назад

I lived two blocks from there on N. Dillon in the early 80s. One bedroom apartment for 177$ per month. All my neighbors were retired actors from the 30s and 40s. Great times, different times.

@richardheikkila4146 5 лет назад

Is it just me or does the new pope have same kinda smile like Stan Laurel?

@alanbower9296 Год назад

Great video enjoyed ❤

@michaelmorgan9824 4 года назад

Very wonderful adventure, fun film set that is very historic and free! My grown daughter has the same Music Box that Bethany has.

@robertoprevitali5025 4 года назад

Che emozione vedere quella scalinata, è un patrimonio da conservare, a ricordo del genio assoluto di stan laurel e Oliver hardy, semplicemente unici ed immortali, mi avete accompagnato per tutta la vita, non finirò mai di ringraziarvi, vi voglio bene! 😂😂😘😘

@brianjsurrey7738 4 года назад

Thank you for this

@watchout361 5 лет назад

The three stooges also used those steps in the short called An Ache in every stake. Its very funny.

@bak-mariterry9143 4 года назад

The R&R band SPIRIT used those stairs for a album cover .

@aboutface7961 10 месяцев назад

@peggycarlyle6409 Год назад

Cute video!

@Emma-bl2sz 7 месяцев назад

Would have liked to have seen more of what was up the top... but with some real Laurel & Hardy enthusiasts instead...didn't feel these 2 were genuine fans appreciating the location.

@brillblonde6705 6 лет назад

The Music Box Steps are fabulous! I liked the old film clips of Laurel and Hardy so much. They were really funny, and you are right - they did it without special effects. You two are so charming in this, as well. Keep going. (We are reviewing episodes today from IL! YAY!) :)

@charlesbrown1392 5 лет назад

Okay. So these are the actual steps in the movie?? It looks like a lot has popped up around the steps.

@tonymac4044 7 лет назад

Very well done!!! And edited!!!

@LazlosPlane 2 года назад

L and H were NOT the "original" comic DUO -- they come from a long line of such stretching back centuries.

@jackwatsonepic626 2 года назад

I feel sorry for this generation with the Oculus quest and ROBLOX games they don't get to experience true comedy

@maxiepattie85 5 лет назад

Like my weed..... I try not to smoke up all your shit at once. Love you guys. MORE!

@jeffreysmith4965 5 лет назад

Officer, he kicked me. Right in the middle of my daily duty.

@uncletony6210 5 лет назад

wow, that one flew right over my head until you spelt it out for me.

@jefferybernard4800 4 года назад

That deserves a award

@samson3000 3 года назад

It's pronounced los-FEE-lus, not los-fa-LEEZ.

@daveguerrero2272 8 лет назад

I so remember that music box,, old school

@reinhardtnilsson7360 8 лет назад

great video again guys keep it up

@OddityOdysseys 8 лет назад

+Reinhardt Nilsson Thank you!

@bennyrodriguez1244 6 лет назад

I think the reason why the baby strollers were left there because of the house-nurse pushing the baby in the stroller in front of the steps

@thomassmith2058 2 года назад

Yeah, Costello and Abbot! I heard of them! What a dope! :)

@LeonardGarcia-yn2ej 3 месяца назад

Welcome My Friend ❤

@RBerube76 4 года назад

I really enjoyed this! I shared it on my movie group page on Facebook. =)

@OddityOdysseys 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@virginiaterrazas1283 4 года назад

I believe the three stooges used them in a short as well.

@MrDaiseymay 6 лет назад

Poor choice---attempting to be witty, as a intro to the Greatest comic duo in history---keep it straight guys.

@OddityOdysseys 6 лет назад

We would never dream of thinking we could hold a candle to Laurel and Hardy. Our Intros for every episode are all similar. And it's hard for us to be "straight" since we're naturally quirky personalities with sometimes cheesy jokes. But thanks for watching!

@Useaname 6 лет назад

Philip Croft poor choice, attempting to be a critic. Keep it simple Philip.

@fboness368 4 года назад

Dangerous area at night

@andrealexandresoares3912 4 года назад

Very cool!!!

@gtrmike32 4 года назад

I was really inspired by this video, so I went through the whole Music Box Steps Loop. The Loop will have about four extra stairways open to the public that are almost impossible to see, or even know about without the map at the end of the video. When I reached the Music Box steps I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and good positive energy. It is worth the trip there!

@OddityOdysseys 4 года назад

Hi Michael! Kudos on your Music Box Steps Loop! That's quite an endeavor. We'll definitely have to check that out one of these days. Thanks for sharing and take care. :)

@KutWrite 2 месяца назад

No fountain or mansion at the top?

@raysmith7251 Год назад

it's the WRONG steps!!..the set to th RIGHT that She was on at th start..are the originals!!..

@mallatratt36 3 года назад

Its a shame that some one tride to deface the plack that was put ther disrespectful of two masters of comedy

@bobnorris6812 5 лет назад

I enjoyed watching this video as Bethany and Drew work quite well together. This video is quite informative and the light-hearted humour between Bethany and Drew adds to the enjoyment.

@OddityOdysseys 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!