Scandals, Slasher Movies and Hookers - Scott Goes Street Walking - Scott Michaels Dearly Departed 

Scott, only you can turn an otherwise tedious wait for car repair into a great “seedy side” of Hollywood Tour

I’m 55 and I lived in Los Angeles county for 6 years as a little kid and Orange County and Riverside County the rest of my life until I left California in 2008. I remember so many places and things about SO CAL. I remember when I was growing up in Huntington Beach we had the freeway killer William Bonin and my friend David was the only survivor of the freeway killer and his accomplices. I also remember so many high profile murder cases and political situations. it was a crazy time growing up in the 60s and 70s and 80s i mean it was fun don’t get me wrong but there was just a lot of things I’ll never forget. Thrifty Drug store 3 scoops of ice cream for $.15

Scott, take a walk like this daily, as much as possible, and you will quickly do very well on youtube. This was great!

The only upside at ALL to being stuck in our houses is that you have the time and gumption to pop out these awesome videos Scott! Fantastic stuff for us movie star/sleaze fans to consume. Thanks so much for these!

My old Neighborhood, I use to live on the Halloween house street (N. Orange Grove) I miss that neighborhood! I lived there when they filmed the season for American Horror story and it was a f*cking Nightmare! They would block off the streets and there would be huge production trucks running all day and night. Just give you what it was like, you know when you walk around a State Fair or Carnival and the trucks and generators that the rides are connected to are running and you walk behind or between them and that loud running engine sound with that hot air blowing! Yeah that, right outside your door! Not to mention we had parking permits for the street and we would have to move our vehicles a block away when there is hardly any parking as it is, and yeah Street cleaning days also really make things even worse! One night my gf and I were walking to the Coffee Bean around the corner and they were filming a scene on the side of the Baby sitter house from Halloween, the one where Michael Myers is walking across the street to get Jamie Lee Curtis (Lori Strode). Well we lived on that street so legally we can leave when we wanted. So My gf and I are basically walking around the set with the crew and next thing we know, we hear "ACTION" and the director was filming a shot on the side of the house and my gf and i just casually walk behind the camera like "Oh shit, they are filming!!!" we were laughing the whole night about that, pretty funny. The one cool thing though, I went to leave at night around 9 pm and there were snow banks on the sidewalks and curbs that were pretty much all melted! This was July in southern California. So I went and grabbed some snow and made a snowball and ran back in my place and threw it at my gf! I yelled "it's snowing outside!! She had the WTF look? and ran outside with me while we took pics and video. I once found a dead guy on the corner walking around at 1 am, but I will save that for another time.

This was a cool idea to do a walking tour type thing. Easier to see things than when you are in a van or car. I love seeing this stuff.

I never heard that story about Debbie Reynolds & the costumes.

Enjoyed that, Scott.! Just can't grasp how such a beautiful city(and state, for that matter) can be so absolutely fucked up. I live on the flat plains of the Texas Panhandle and have always thought California was beautiful!

The buildings where so interesting back then. Now everything looks so cluttered. Totally enjoyed Vlog, thank you!

My first neighborhood when I moved to LA 20 years ago. Lived in a building on Vista behind the old Denny’s. It was Hooker Central back in those days. Angelyne sightings at the Denny’s were plentiful. I couldn’t find a job so I went to Blockbuster and was hired at minimum wage. Awful job but saw a lot of celebs when they came in to rent VHS movies. Christina Ricci was the first ( very cool and nice ) and would see Kutcher and Tara Reid, Topher Grace and actually gave Eddie Izzard his first Blockbuster card when he was living here while shooting a movie. It was my first experience in LA and I’m glad I had it. Later became a waiter on the Sunset Strip at the old Hamburger Hamlet. Met tons of famous folks there. Some of whom I still know. The Sunset Strip is all but unrecognizable now. Makes me sad but appreciative that I got to see it before it completely changes. Been following you over the years Scott. I hope you can continue sharing your knowledge and passion with us.

Scott, Man I can't get enough of your work, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT !

I LOVED this. Fascinating. I stayed around Fairfax and Beverly mid March, (Across from CBS) right before the lock down. You make me want to go back...You are a treasure.

Can't tell you how much I enjoy and treasure your videos. Ex passed away recently and your videos bring back alot of memories. Thank you.

Scott you have much a pleasant voice, keep doing the vlogs on classic Hollywood.

Thanks for the trip down huzzy highway 😂I really enjoyed this vlog you have the best story telling voice I could listen to you all day and feel so comforting to .🥰thank you for sharing .

So I followed you on Google Maps/ Street View as you walked around and the house at 5:28 (next to dog running circles) is in the same condition, same cars, as in your video. I know creepy. But I like to see where you are going and all. Thanks for the video, keep your head up and keep up the great work. Slowly watching all your videos, old and new!

OH MAN. THIS VIDEO IS EXCELLENT. When you went to Elm Street AND Haddonfield in ONE video, that blew me away. You are a walking plethora of trivia/info. VERY INTERESTING. I love your channel. Great stuff. Made my day even better.

2:30 Debbie Reynolds Paddle Wheel Hollywood Museum here in Las Vegas is where the most of those liberated items were housed and displayed!

I am amazed at the enormous amount of cool info you know and share!!! Awesome!!

You have an excellent voice for narration Scott!! Seriously...

That was a late night, last minute, Rite Aid, I used to hop in while bar hopping in that area when I was younger.

My first reaction upon seeing the bar name was: "Yikes! That name would never pass in Britain!" Great video Scott!

I love THE walk THRU. PLEASE do ONE every chance YOU can. I LOVE it sooooooo. YOUR channel is wonderfully done. Thank YOU

Love it, Scott. Got a good giggle in when you were saying bless you to the stranger sneezing in the distance 😂

I'm sorry Scott, I had to laugh!! "GONE... they're still around". LOL!😂😂

I really enjoy these!

I'm big in horror and I love the fact that you were waiting for your vehicle to be serviced and you just walk down the road that I'll never get to see in person.

I saw the donated pair of ruby slippers in person at the Smithsonian in 1994. I remebered them looking fairly dull and worn and not having any elaborate display at the time just in a simple glass case you could walk by and overlook. I know that would not be the case now!

My god you are a wealth of knowledge. I could listen to you all day.

That Thrifty building looks so much nicer than the Rite Aide

I love what you do Scott. Your a very wonderful man. Stay safe ❤⚘

I could listen to Scott forever.

Geez Louise, you go to get your car serviced and give us 17 minutes crammed with tid bits of coolness. You are a walking history lesson & I could listen to you all day. I wish I could give you something on Patreon but we've been hit pretty hard too. It's not much but I sincerely appreciate your efforts. Where else can we go to hear all the fascinating,, funny, sad or sordid, seedy and sometimes gruesome stuff and no one thinks you're a ghoul LOL.

Hi Scott, love your videos. I love that you're doing videos of all those places in Hollywood where they're tearing everything down and changing it all. It makes me sad I've never had the chance to visit Hollywood and explore but at least I can see what your posting on your channel. I'm grateful that you are able to document much of it. You know so much about old Hollywood you really should have a tv show about your documenting adventures. You are so knowledgeable and have a way of telling the stories, you have the voice for it. Anyway, Thank you for sharing.

Still have ARCO and RiteAid in CA...All gone on the East Coast. Another Great Vid Scott, Thank You!!

Scott I love this type of video. Ur voice is so soothing. Xx

In England 'Pikey' is an insulting term for a Gypsy, as taboo as the N word. Great film.

My favorite part....*pause* "Molina."

I learned about you from watching Jordan the Lion, and I'm happy I did. You are both showing me places that I've only heard about but never thought I would see. You know that city and so many facts about the celebrities like the back of your hand. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Rhode Island.

Scott, Ever since you have started doing videos more often you have slowly crept up to my favorite RU-vid Vlogger ever. I really look forward to seeing what you have in store every time you make a video. Keep them coming!

Always enjoy your videos. You always know what you’re talking about. Very interesting and informative video. It’s sad that all those special places aren’t around anymore. Great job as always. God bless you

Wow Scott, what a great video! I learned so much from this. I had never heard of Barbara Payton before and her story is so tragic. The whole video was so informative.

I've been a fan of yours since your Find-A-death website. I love your content. Thanks for another entertaining video!

Scott, I have been watching these videos you have been vlogging and they are so informative and interesting! (Me and my husband- Terry Todd, both watch). You really deserve to have a show on television. Keep up the good work!

I love these vlogs. Hearing the history is so interesting!!!!

Dude just got the best laugh I have my I pad plugged in to a car at work and at a4:50 in Scott said whores the volume was up pretty damn loud as I passed this old guy I work with I got the funniest look it was great

Good stuff, man. Lots of people won't ever make it out west to see the area and take the tours, so you're doing a tremendous service. Hopefully you can keep it together and get touring again.

Scott, thank you so much!!! I love all your videos and the work you do.

These videos is why I love your channel. I love you and what you do. Taking your tour is on my bucket list. ♥️♥️♥️

the sneeze was funny.."bless you"....good vid as usual

I just loved this. I've loved you Scott since finding Findadeath years ago. I've re-read all of the celebrity deaths there I don't even know how many times. I'm becoming a patreon as soon as I get paid. ❤

Hey Scott!!!!!!! Always exciting to see an upload. Still my favorite person on the internet

That was an awesome video! Thank you very much for making and posting it!

You are such an awesome storyteller. I've been binging all of your videos. Love, love, love the ones about Helter Skelter.

This channel is the BEST!! A city soooo full of history!! I cannot WAIT to come take that helter skelter tour 😫😫. Soon as things open up I'm on the first flight.

Wow things have changed. I used to live on La Brea and Hillside and the neighborhood has surely changed. Great video. I now discovered who Barbara Payton is and now I will research her. She was so pretty!

It's always good to take a history trip around Hollywood with you Scott. You do your homework and all this stuff is true. Keep up the good work.

I really enjoy these videos Scott. You have so much Hollywood/L.A. knowledge to share.

Amazing vids as always, Scott!

Your videos are fascinating. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

⭐️ Oh my word Scott you have to do more of these vids! This was awesome, I seriously don’t know where you store all this information lol. Well done 👍🏻 x ⭐️

No one does it like you, Scott! Been a fan for YEARS! I don’t trust anyone’s info on Hollywood stuff except you (and Jordan!)! Love these videos so much! Thank you!! 🙌🏼👍🏼😊

Hey Scott another great vid, your knowledge on this stuff is incredable. Thank you.

You hit on two of my most obsessed about horror stories! Thank You! Totally geeked out lol

scott you're so much fun. my husband and i would spend our weekends driving around los angeles looking at these old houses and haunts. we're both native los angelenos and i love it. thank you!

Keep these videos going. Love all your facts!!

Scott, no matter what you are talking about, you make it interesting. You have the most soothing voice, endearing demeanor, and wonderful sense of humor. Listening to you, whether you’re telling another great story or opening packages, is like a (1-way) chat with a very dear friend. Never stop. God bless.

Great info as always and highly entertaining, thanks Scott, you legend!

Love the video Scott! Thanks for all you do :)

scott you are so much fun and so fascinating! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

An awesome tour. Thanks

Awesome job Scott!!! Always love your videos!!! ❤️

Hey Scott! Huge fan here. The boarded-up building with weird ramps @11:37 was, IIRC, a mafia-run club in the very early 90s (I saw a band called "WINK" there, featuring my late pal Brian Keitz and the now-notorious Michael Lockwood. ) It was briefly an A-list spot (?) -Sly Stallone may have been an investor - but was shut immediately after somebody got murdered. May have been detailed in a VF article about Helena's. Keep up the great posts! :))

This is so interesting!!! Please do more of these!!! 🙏🏻

You are such a cool guy!! I am from Norcal and am fascinated by old hollywood tales. You bring all this shit alive and well for us fans like you were there from the git go! Watsup!!! Love your work keep it up!✌

I live in this part of West Hollywood since I was 14yrs old, on fountain and poinsettia for the past 30yrs. I’ve watched this part of town become graveyards. All the sites you showed on sunset makes me sad that I can’t go to these stores and bars. The south side of the street you showed on Carson is now new empty buildings. I wish I knew of your tours. I love Hollywood born and raised in this small town.

that was a great vid, thanks Scott

I absolutely love your channel. I'm so glad to have found it! I lived in Hollywood for a decade (and know a lot) but you are just a wealth of knowledge! Thank you for sharing it all! PS I loved The Coach and Horses (I'm sure you know the Tarantino/Roth connection)! Such a coincidence, I was looking for some memorabilia of it just a few days ago (couldn't find anything). My friend lived within walking distance to it so we went all the time. I recall walking drunk along the bank's high wall like a tightrope and my friend thinking that was not the greatest idea lol I bet she never knew about the movie locations right next to her apartment! 🙂 Thanks again for sharing!

Great video. Thanks Scott!

Love these videos Thank You

Love these videos and the little trivia bits that pop up, please do more 😀

Not to long ago I watched the movie/series Hollywood on Netflix. When you showed the gas station it made me think about the gas station brothel part. Many thanks for sharing. edit: PS: been checking out some of your other stuff. Really enjoyed the Rock Hudson interview series. Thanks again.

Your videos are so amazing and very interesting. Thank you!

I'm so glad I found you have a channel. I've only watched Six Degrees of Helter Skelter, like a million times.

Scott Your RU-vid Videos get me through my Day!!

Scott, I adore your videos, soo entertaining, thanx for all you do!! I luv your voice, knowledge, personality and sense of humor❣📽🎬😎

Love these!!!

Great video and info. Thanks!

That book about Barbara Payton is quite a read. I didn’t know much about her except for little blurbs In those Hollywood expose books, but man. It’s really well written. I was gripped.

Thanks for the tour 🙂

Another great video! Thank you!!!

Loved this one Scott!

Wow! Awesome video. It is amazing the amount of detailed information you possess. Here's hoping that things turn around for you ASAP. Kudos!

Love these street walks ! Please do more 👍🏻👍🏻

I really enjoyed this! You should do more like this, it was great!!!

Love this ,I have just finished the Barbara peyton's book and it was a depressing read but really addictive reading ,I really wanted to see where the bar was didn't realise it had changed names and didn't say much about it on Google, so I was really pleased to see the actual bar Barbara drank in things like that sooo fascinate me thankyou ,and can we have some black dahlia content if possible one time, 😃😃😃

Absolutely awesome! So fascinating! Thank you ❤

Omg no traffic? Lol not the la I remember.

Thanks; this was great!!!

Amazing Vlog Scott. Very informative and great editing.