Bionic Buzz® got to cover The Hollywood Museum’s Classic Car Show in the parking lot of the parking lot next to Mel’s Drive In in Hollywood, CA. Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) in conjunction with the Great Autos Car Club, hosted the event that highlighted famous TV/FILM cars on exhibit inside the museum. The event encouraged patrons to visit not only the famous cars in the museum, but also stimulate the tourism for the area hit so badly by the pandemic over the last two years. Prior to 2020,

an average of 10 million tourists and fans would visit a 15-block stretch of Hollywood Boulevard every year to see the Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Museum and more. Today, it is anything but business as usual for the popular sites. The Hollywood Museum (a 501 C3) was closed for 22 months during the pandemic and many other venues were not as lucky to re-open.

Our host Virag Vida got to interview Geoffrey Mark Fidelman (Author, Writer, Director & Producer), Donelle Dadigan (Founder & President of The Hollywood Museum), Mike Parente (Vice President of Great Autos Car Club of Southern California), Stuart Suede (Member of Great Autos Car Club of Southern California), Ruta Lee (Author and Actress from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Carolyn Hennesy (Actress from General Hospital & Big Nate), Anson Williams (Actor from Happy Days. Director from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Episodes), Kate Linder (Actress from The Young and the Restless & Donna on the Go) and Burt Hermey (Member of Great Autos Car Club of Southern California).

ABOUT GREAT AUTOS: Great Autos is one of the largest car clubs on the West Coast with almost 1,000 members, owning over 2,600 cars. This diverse organization was formed in 1983 by veteran car collectors Ted Davidson and Herb Rothman who, though active in other clubs, felt the community should have a club that could serve as both a social gathering place and means of bringing together individuals who share a unique enthusiasm for the automobile and its preservation. The Great Autos family member ranges in age from 18 to over 80, with most makes, models and years of cars represented in our ranks. While we are mostly in Southern California, Great Autos members hail from across the USA, as well as Canada and Europe. Don’t own a classic or special interest vehicle? No problem—-you only need to possess the appreciation and the desire to share your enthusiasm to be part of the Great Autos family! http://greatautos.org

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM: The Hollywood Museum, located in the historic Max Factor Building is the official museum of Hollywood and a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation showcasing more than 10,000 Authentic Show Business Treasures, spotlighting 100 years of Hollywood history – from the Silents to Talkies. The museum features Hollywood’s Golden Era of Film Noir, Television and its Pioneer Years, through the rebellious 60s, special effects 70s, evolving 80s, involved 90s, technological 2000s, and beyond to current day heartthrobs! The Hollywood Museum’s exhibits showcase the best in film, network and cable television, and new digital platforms featuring iconic and fan favorites! The Hollywood Museum offers visitors the most extensive collection of Hollywood memorabilia in the world – featuring the glamour of Hollywood legends and stars – past, present and in the making. The Hollywood Museum includes one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts, stars’ car collections, personal artifacts, posters, and memorabilia from favorite stars, films and TV shows. Located in the heart of Hollywood, at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave, just steps from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Museum has been named the #1 top tourist attraction in Hollywood by LA Weekly and recently the #1 spot on “Things to Do” by leading travel bloggers, as well as one of the “Top 10” Museums in LA by the LA Tourism and Convention Board and Trip Advisor.

REGULAR HOURS: Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm TICKETS: $15 Adults: $12 Seniors (62+): $12 for students with ID and $5 Children under 5. ADDRESS: 1660 N. Highland Ave. (at Hollywood Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90028. MUSEUM INFO: or Tel: (323) 464-7776

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Camera work and edit by Virag Vida. Additional editing by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.