Andrew and Wen are joined by actor and comedian James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Review, Difficult People) to discuss the creation, evolution, and eventual breaking up of Hollywood! From Universal Pictures feud with Edison, to how a children's cartoon channel took its name from a string of cheap silent movie theaters.
Wen and Andrew sit down with James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Review, Difficult People) to discuss the Golden Age of Hollywood. From the beginning of moving pictures as a novelty, the the rise of nickelodean theaters across the country, to a huge monopoly that was forced to be busted by the Supreme Court. They dive into all of the problems and work arounds that gave rise to a new industry and millions of dreams.
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