True Tales from Burbank
Author | : Wesley H. Clark |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2018-10-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439665541 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439665540 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Home to the likes of Disney and Warner Bros., Burbank has a fascinating history beyond the glitz and glamour of its entertainment industry. Discover the true story behind the mysterious Night Riders and how the Druids came to visit. Learn about the plans to film biblical epics in town and how the Crank Conventions came to be. Delve into tales of rodeo queens, Hollywood stars, Mouseketeers and a flying lion cub. Wesley H. Clark and Michael B. McDaniel, authors of Lost Burbank and Growing Up in Burbank, take you on a surprising and whimsical tour of the people, places and events of this historic San Fernando Valley city.