The shark is actually the LAST surviving "Bruce" from the first Jaws movie in 1975! It was actually discovered hanging in the middle of a car junkyard and the owner didn't even realize the historic significance of it until the Executives from Universal arrived and confirmed that it was the last shark prop from Jaws! They had actually been on the hunt for it for a while when it was finally found! When it was found it was literally falling apart and in serious deterioration but the junkyard owner realizing what it actually was donated it to the now infamous Academy Museum! They refurbished it and put it on display for all people to see!
I read about it being in a junkyard in the northern part of LA years ago while I was actually working at a company in the valley. I looked up the Junkyard on google earth and found the shark. Turns out it was just a 10 minute drive from where I was, so after work I hopped in the car and went to lay eyes on it myself. It was cool and felt like a little private moment with me and film history. I'm very glad that it was recovered, restored and taken somewhere that it could be more revered and appreciated! Edit: this was made using the original Bruce mold for the movie but it was made to be more durable to hang and be a photo op for universal studios Hollywood. Eventually they made a new one that looked a bit more realistic and whoever was in charge of the project threw this in the pile of stuff going to the junkyard. So the junkyard got a bunch of wrecked cars and a random shark. They mounted it in a circle of palm trees and left it there for years until it was rediscovered.
It's the last surviving casting (in fiberglass) from the original Bruce molds. As such, it is important, but it was cast later on for use as a photo op in the park, and is not a prop used in the film. The junkyard owner had it up on a pole and knew exactly what it was but declined many offers. His heirs let it go after he died. Being fiberglass, it was still in decent shape, just needed a little patching and a paintjob.
I worked in that building when it was part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. I was in the audio-visual dept. It was originally the May Company department store. It looks like a fantastic museum now. I can't wait to visit it when I go back to LA for a visit!
Love the Bruce Lee section and also the Terminator 2 props. I remember that beautiful Prince guitar and love his music 💜 the Alien display was very cool and E.T. was just so cute! 🥰 Thanks Jacob and best wishes ☀️
I liked some of Prince's songs like "Let's Get Crazy", "When Doves Cry", and "Purple Rain". He was a VERY underrated guitarist. He got to show guitar skills during "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony for George Harrison.
Very Awesome Museum! Reminds me of the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle :) If I remember correctly, MoPOP had a few Wizard of Oz Costumes as well. Pretty cool to see some rare movie memorabilia - Including the original Rosebud!
At the start, I saw a clip from the movie “Selena” and reminded me that it will be returning to theaters soon as part of an anniversary celebration of the film show release. I am glad this museum showed every aspect of the history of film and how it came to be.The first ever “film” was a series of pictures of a horse galloping, this was revolutionary in two ways. The main point of it was to see a horse gallop to better understand what a horse looked like when galloping and how it worked and what the movement looked like as everyone knew back then that a horse would be suspended in the air, where all fours are off the ground, but they wanted to understand better when it was. It was done by having several cameras set up and have a photo taken each time the horse passed in front of each camera. This would also lead to the discovery of multiple photos at a time and flipping through them can show you movement, which later then lead to video cameras and movies/films with moving images/imagery and not just standstills.
I learned just recently that the horse-galloping contraption is called a zoetrope. Francis Ford Coppola named his production company American Zoetrope after it.
I am fairly new to your channel. I thoroughly enjoyed your trek on route 66!..I never knew there were that many fascinating places to see. This motion picture museum is outstanding, especially the wizard of Oz stuff and my favorite , ET👍👍
That's a cool area of LA. Where Jacob is standing across the street from the AMPAS Museum, he is right in front of the Peterson Automotive Museum. Just a block up the street are the La Brea Tar Pits and the LA Museum of Art. You could spend several days just exploring that one-block stretch of Wilshire Blvd.
Hello carpetbagger my name is Larry I come from the east more specifically long island, ny, I think your videos are super and I hope you continue for a long time
Seeing the Wizard of Oz memorabilia put me in my feels. That is my favorite movie ever. Seeing Margaret Hamilton Witch Hat , Dorothy's Dress, and Ruby Slippers is amazing. I wish there was more around from this movie.
Another ruby slippers is in a private collection I know that because Expedition Unknown did a story about how the slippers were stolen and how they got it back it was fascinating!
(National Park Suggestion, Attempt 3) You have to visit Mesa Verde National Park in the South-West of Colorado. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's definitely worth a visit. It is the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the whole of the United States. Ancient cliff dwellings, beautiful canyons, tonnes of giftshops, museums, information centres etc.
I am dying to see that museum. Bucket list, for sure. I lived in LA for a few years after college in the 90s, and passed by that building on my way to and from work every day. Always thought it was beautiful. They don’t build ‘em like that anymore. 🤩 Also - The freaking MIDSOMMAR May Queen costume 💐🌸🌹🌺 AMAZING! Just goes to show that Old Hollywood didn’t have a lock-down on iconic costumes. One of my all-time favorites, for sure! Greetings from Nashville, TN
I love your museum videos, especially the quieter ones for that ASMR effect. I think I just love the energy you give off, and the curios and places you show.
Actually the prohibition of Nunchucks in Texas has been lifted as of Sept 1st 2019. Bats, Swords, Tomahawks, Brass knuckles, all knives, throwing stars are all included in that.
how KOOL seeing all the props from my favorite movie of all time the wizard of oz.... we would go to my grandmas house to see it in color .... thank you mr.carpetbagger....
Thank u Jacob for taking all of us with u to these great places that some of us will never be able to go visit💚....so many amazing costumes and history in this 1...love ur channel❤
This was so cool! So much awesome art in there❤ Storyboard art is incredible. I love the story of the suit and the whole Wizard of Oz room. My mom loved Judy Garland so this made me happy.
Can’t believe “like a doll’s eye” and “rosebud” in the same video. Well done sir. Also what shirt were you wearing, it looked like a cool place to visit.
Just had to add, I felt the same way about Edward Scissorhands. I felt I distroyed everything I touched, until I learned to love myself. So Im right there with you Jacob... And yes, I know the world can see this post, perhaps it will help someone else from feeling this way! Absolutely love your content
I was so excited when I saw this pop up! I've been wanting to visit this museum since it was announced years ago, and your walkthrough was great, CB. Thanks!
On the east coast in Atlanta,GA, there is an awesome Dark Crystal display that was very impressive. It’s at the Puppetry Museum. We were impressed when we made a stop there. They have such an amazing collection of iconic puppets/muppets from different movies/shows and from around the world. All the adults there were fan girling just like me LOL.
that's a great idea! I think we just need to make sure the statue is built with all his features ;) needs the indentation on his arm from the camel attack. my nama chef
@7:25 both. I love a remaster but nothing beats the original. What made a movie great was how it was made back in the day. Older films are time capsules.
Such an awesome museum, thanks for taking us along. Your road trips are satisfying my wanderlust! I used to travel for work and really miss it. You should definitely watch Blade Runner, it's one not to be missed. Looking forward to more adventures. Safe travels ✌️
The Kenny Baker R2D2 Tribute video here on YT was very impressive. He was quite the professional actor. I would have never looked it up if it wasn't for this vid. Also, seeing the props for Wizard of Oz reminded me of an old theme park I attended once as a kid here in NC called Land of Oz out in Beech Mountain. You actually did a video, I noticed, and actually had the props shown in your video.
Hi there! For the filming of wizard of oz, the costumes for the munchkins weren’t found at thrift stores in 1938. Costume designer Gilbert Adrian designed all the costumes for wizard of oz. thrift stores weren’t as common in 1939 as they are today. Thrift store would have been filled with 1800s though the 1920s product and Not costumes as much.
If you like movie museums, Jacob, you should check out the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. It includes exhibits on movie and television history: the art of makeup; props; costumes; vintage cameras and televisions; demonstrations of various aspects of filmmaking (sound effects, soundtracks, animation, etc.); movie magazines; movie and television-related toys; Muppets; etc. There are also movie screenings and occasional temporary exhibits. Plus the museum is near the Kaufman Studio. When it was still owned by Paramount, many classic silent and early sound films were made there.
Really enjoyed this vlog Jacob. Bought a television set in that building back in 1986 when it was still a "May Company" department store. Was that one life mask of Angela Jolie ? Went shopping there several times with her back in the late 80s.....
What a wonderful experience to see through your eyes! I hope to be able to go there one day. You should definitely see blade runner, it's an amazing movie!
In the case of the true classics the original should be preserved for the archives, but at the same time these said classics should somehow be made for every new generation to enjoy
Jacob, you should head to San Francisco and check out the Walt Disney Museum, as well as the Cable Car Museum, the Exploratorium, and the Academy of Sciences.
Definitely watch Blade Runner. Be sure you watch the ORIGINAL THEATRICAL RELEASE, not the various “cuts” versions that are out there. This is definitely a movie where the original release is the only version to watch.
Carpet bagger meeting rosebud might be the greatest moment in Carpetbagger history!
The shark is actually the LAST surviving "Bruce" from the first Jaws movie in 1975! It was actually discovered hanging in the middle of a car junkyard and the owner didn't even realize the historic significance of it until the Executives from Universal arrived and confirmed that it was the last shark prop from Jaws!
They had actually been on the hunt for it for a while when it was finally found!
When it was found it was literally falling apart and in serious deterioration but the junkyard owner realizing what it actually was donated it to the now infamous Academy Museum!
They refurbished it and put it on display for all people to see!
I read about it being in a junkyard in the northern part of LA years ago while I was actually working at a company in the valley. I looked up the Junkyard on google earth and found the shark. Turns out it was just a 10 minute drive from where I was, so after work I hopped in the car and went to lay eyes on it myself. It was cool and felt like a little private moment with me and film history. I'm very glad that it was recovered, restored and taken somewhere that it could be more revered and appreciated!
Edit: this was made using the original Bruce mold for the movie but it was made to be more durable to hang and be a photo op for universal studios Hollywood. Eventually they made a new one that looked a bit more realistic and whoever was in charge of the project threw this in the pile of stuff going to the junkyard. So the junkyard got a bunch of wrecked cars and a random shark. They mounted it in a circle of palm trees and left it there for years until it was rediscovered.
It's the last surviving casting (in fiberglass) from the original Bruce molds. As such, it is important, but it was cast later on for use as a photo op in the park, and is not a prop used in the film.
The junkyard owner had it up on a pole and knew exactly what it was but declined many offers. His heirs let it go after he died. Being fiberglass, it was still in decent shape, just needed a little patching and a paintjob.
What an amazing collection! Thank you for spending an extra moment with ET and Edward Scissorhands. Those were incredible!
I worked in that building when it was part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. I was in the audio-visual dept. It was originally the May Company department store. It looks like a fantastic museum now. I can't wait to visit it when I go back to LA for a visit!
Love the Bruce Lee section and also the Terminator 2 props. I remember that beautiful Prince guitar and love his music 💜 the Alien display was very cool and E.T. was just so cute! 🥰 Thanks Jacob and best wishes ☀️
So cool to see Wallace & Grommit! Truly incredible items there - thanks for showing them off!
I loved Wallis and Grommit as a kid!
I've been watching Jacob for years and I don't think I've said, "Wow!" so much during a video before. This was so cool! Thanks Jacob!
I liked some of Prince's songs like "Let's Get Crazy", "When Doves Cry", and "Purple Rain". He was a VERY underrated guitarist. He got to show guitar skills during "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony for George Harrison.
@@Regina0964 I know you Regina. It's going to be stuck in my head too.
Very Awesome Museum! Reminds me of the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle :) If I remember correctly, MoPOP had a few Wizard of Oz Costumes as well. Pretty cool to see some rare movie memorabilia - Including the original Rosebud!
I loved that museum in Seattle - very cool! Totally worth visiting. Seattle is such a cool-ass city.
At the start, I saw a clip from the movie “Selena” and reminded me that it will be returning to theaters soon as part of an anniversary celebration of the film show release. I am glad this museum showed every aspect of the history of film and how it came to be.The first ever “film” was a series of pictures of a horse galloping, this was revolutionary in two ways. The main point of it was to see a horse gallop to better understand what a horse looked like when galloping and how it worked and what the movement looked like as everyone knew back then that a horse would be suspended in the air, where all fours are off the ground, but they wanted to understand better when it was. It was done by having several cameras set up and have a photo taken each time the horse passed in front of each camera. This would also lead to the discovery of multiple photos at a time and flipping through them can show you movement, which later then lead to video cameras and movies/films with moving images/imagery and not just standstills.
I learned just recently that the horse-galloping contraption is called a zoetrope. Francis Ford Coppola named his production company American Zoetrope after it.
I never knew the story of rosebud nor have I seen the movie Citizen Kane. Thanks for clarifying 👍😊
Been following the journey of Bruce the sharks last mold for a long time, seeing them restore it makes this location a must visit for me
I am fairly new to your channel. I thoroughly enjoyed your trek on route 66!..I never knew there were that many fascinating places to see. This motion picture museum is outstanding, especially the wizard of Oz stuff and my favorite , ET👍👍
I love it when you do the dolls eyes from Jaws lol
I love the lady laughing at 4:25 at the weird guy repeating "ROSEBUD" 😄
That's a cool area of LA. Where Jacob is standing across the street from the AMPAS Museum, he is right in front of the Peterson Automotive Museum. Just a block up the street are the La Brea Tar Pits and the LA Museum of Art. You could spend several days just exploring that one-block stretch of Wilshire Blvd.
yo ain't that where biggie was murdered?
Hello carpetbagger my name is Larry I come from the east more specifically long island, ny, I think your videos are super and I hope you continue for a long time
Seeing the Wizard of Oz memorabilia put me in my feels. That is my favorite movie ever. Seeing Margaret Hamilton Witch Hat , Dorothy's Dress, and Ruby Slippers is amazing. I wish there was more around from this movie.
Another ruby slippers is in a private collection I know that because Expedition Unknown did a story about how the slippers were stolen and how they got it back it was fascinating!
Really interesting video. Thank you Jacob for showing us around.
(National Park Suggestion, Attempt 3) You have to visit Mesa Verde National Park in the South-West of Colorado. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's definitely worth a visit. It is the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the whole of the United States. Ancient cliff dwellings, beautiful canyons, tonnes of giftshops, museums, information centres etc.
This place looks really cool so glad you went here and made a video on it!
Safe travels to Tennessee, I wish I could come meet the amazing Carpetbagger!!!
I am dying to see that museum. Bucket list, for sure. I lived in LA for a few years after college in the 90s, and passed by that building on my way to and from work every day. Always thought it was beautiful. They don’t build ‘em like that anymore. 🤩
Also - The freaking MIDSOMMAR May Queen costume 💐🌸🌹🌺 AMAZING! Just goes to show that Old Hollywood didn’t have a lock-down on iconic costumes. One of my all-time favorites, for sure!
Greetings from Nashville, TN
I love your museum videos, especially the quieter ones for that ASMR effect. I think I just love the energy you give off, and the curios and places you show.
Actually the prohibition of Nunchucks in Texas has been lifted as of Sept 1st 2019. Bats, Swords, Tomahawks, Brass knuckles, all knives, throwing stars are all included in that.
I always wanted to be in film making. Thanks for this video, Jacob.
Bladerunner was a great movie, cutting edge stuff in its time.
how KOOL seeing all the props from my favorite movie of all time the wizard of oz.... we would go to my grandmas house to see it in color .... thank you mr.carpetbagger....
Thank u Jacob for taking all of us with u to these great places that some of us will never be able to go visit💚....so many amazing costumes and history in this 1...love ur channel❤
This was so cool! So much awesome art in there❤ Storyboard art is incredible. I love the story of the suit and the whole Wizard of Oz room. My mom loved Judy Garland so this made me happy.
Very well done video I enjoyed it from beginning to end thanks for doing it
what a great museum! on the road again with the carpetbagger !! i love it!!
So awesome seeing the T2 and JAWS artifacts! Thanks for sharing!
Can’t believe “like a doll’s eye” and “rosebud” in the same video. Well done sir. Also what shirt were you wearing, it looked like a cool place to visit.
It’s all been leading up to this moment!
He literally does it all the time. Big fan, I see.
@@K-R-C69 yeah I love his videos.
@@DavidWRyan 😆 🤣 😂
Just had to add, I felt the same way about Edward Scissorhands. I felt I distroyed everything I touched, until I learned to love myself. So Im right there with you Jacob... And yes, I know the world can see this post, perhaps it will help someone else from feeling this way! Absolutely love your content
I feel like my life is complete! Seeing Rosebud and, black like a dolls eyes....I'm good,...really I'm great! What a great place!
Awesome Work Jacob, Thanks 👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸
I was so excited when I saw this pop up! I've been wanting to visit this museum since it was announced years ago, and your walkthrough was great, CB. Thanks!
Yes! I was hoping Jacob would see there while he was in CA :)
I about spit my drink when you showed the pieces from The Dark Crystal. That's one of my favorite movies of all time!
On the east coast in Atlanta,GA, there is an awesome Dark Crystal display that was very impressive. It’s at the Puppetry Museum. We were impressed when we made a stop there. They have such an amazing collection of iconic puppets/muppets from different movies/shows and from around the world.
All the adults there were fan girling just like me LOL.
Whereas it's probably in my top 20 worst movies ever 😂
Thanks for tour. Love animation department and customers.
This is amazing, thank you Jacob! Hopefully they release the original movies some day
Enjoyed the animation section.
Dear Mr. Carpetbagger,
Thanks for your outstanding long hours of so much hard work to create so many super you tube posts'
There should be a statue of Jacob this man is a legend 😀
Agreed!
I’m on it
that's a great idea! I think we just need to make sure the statue is built with all his features ;) needs the indentation on his arm from the camel attack. my nama chef
Wow !!!!! Such a great video Jacob!!!!! All this was incredible ✌️❤🙂
As a producer this video was so fascinating. Early in my career I used to work in the prop bay but never got to see such cool items!
@7:25 both. I love a remaster but nothing beats the original. What made a movie great was how it was made back in the day. Older films are time capsules.
I love this video. It's one of my faves as a movie buff. I enjoyed this. Thank you.
Seeing all those iconic screen used items is amazing
I can't wait to visit that museum one day!
Such an awesome museum, thanks for taking us along. Your road trips are satisfying my wanderlust! I used to travel for work and really miss it. You should definitely watch Blade Runner, it's one not to be missed. Looking forward to more adventures. Safe travels ✌️
Absolutely watch Blade Runner! One of my all time favorite movies!
Thank you so much for doing this one!
What an amazing place! Thank you for sharing this!
Looks like a cool place I would like to visit someday
The Kenny Baker R2D2 Tribute video here on YT was very impressive. He was quite the professional actor. I would have never looked it up if it wasn't for this vid. Also, seeing the props for Wizard of Oz reminded me of an old theme park I attended once as a kid here in NC called Land of Oz out in Beech Mountain. You actually did a video, I noticed, and actually had the props shown in your video.
We’re glad you got to meet your Rosebud in person/in the wood? 😂 that was priceless
Hi there! For the filming of wizard of oz, the costumes for the munchkins weren’t found at thrift stores in 1938. Costume designer Gilbert Adrian designed all the costumes for wizard of oz. thrift stores weren’t as common in 1939 as they are today. Thrift store would have been filled with 1800s though the 1920s product and
Not costumes as much.
I bought some clothes there 40 years ago when it was the May Co.
I agree with Blake Boulton, to there SHOULD be a statue of the Carpetbagger-he IS a legend in his own time!!! attaboy Carpetbagger!!!
If you like movie museums, Jacob, you should check out the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. It includes exhibits on movie and television history: the art of makeup; props; costumes; vintage cameras and televisions; demonstrations of various aspects of filmmaking (sound effects, soundtracks, animation, etc.); movie magazines; movie and television-related toys; Muppets; etc. There are also movie screenings and occasional temporary exhibits. Plus the museum is near the Kaufman Studio. When it was still owned by Paramount, many classic silent and early sound films were made there.
Welcome to my state. That museum is great. :)
That was great. The Wizard of Oz exhibit was fantastic. I’m an Oz geek also! Thanks Jacob.
welcome to the west coast brother!
Have a safe trip Jacob!
Man Jacob your well traveled!
Yes, I think once a movie is done it should be left alone. Yes, definitely make time to see Blade Runner! It's really awesome!
But which version would you recommend.
Awesome really liked the wizard of oz props one of my favorite movies too jacob 👍
I love seeing the Citizen Kane props!
Eventually I want to see Jacob come across wax figures of Will Smith delivering the slap of ages to Chris Rock.
Wallace, i believe you meant to say not Gromit ;D awesome place, strange one to start with thanks for taking me!
Paul Newmans watch at 8:55 is the most expensive wrist watch ever at over 17 million USD.
Really enjoyed this vlog Jacob. Bought a television set in that building back in 1986 when it was still a "May Company" department store. Was that one life mask of Angela Jolie ? Went shopping there several times with her back in the late 80s.....
Thank you
Nunchucks are also banned in Arizona, especially can be a concealed weapon.
If I'm not mistaken that museum building was the famous May Company department store
What a wonderful experience to see through your eyes! I hope to be able to go there one day. You should definitely see blade runner, it's an amazing movie!
In the case of the true classics the original should be preserved for the archives, but at the same time these said classics should somehow be made for every new generation to enjoy
Looks to me like a Disney museum with some other movie stuff sprinkled on top
A bunch of actors did a special on the museum it was ok. I think this video is a million times better.
Great tour.
I just love how they display the artifacts from this cinema museum💚💚💚💀
Jacob, you should head to San Francisco and check out the Walt Disney Museum, as well as the Cable Car Museum, the Exploratorium, and the Academy of Sciences.
My favorite movie of all times is definitely Titanic. It won 11 Academy Awards.
YES WATCH BLADE RUNNER
My favorite academy award winning movie is The Wizard of Oz and I love ET because both are famous.
I wonder what happened to the orig silver ones that didn't look as good as the red ones.
Another cool adventure💜😎🎞🎥🎬📽📺
Hi Jacob 👋
Definitely watch Blade Runner. Be sure you watch the ORIGINAL THEATRICAL RELEASE, not the various “cuts” versions that are out there. This is definitely a movie where the original release is the only version to watch.
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Yo nice vid carpetbagger keep it coming ur cooooool!!!
I could've made fifteen million comments off everything I seen in these videos...💯✔️ Incredible stuff...🤘🏼
Debbie Reynolds owned One of the pairs of Ruby slippers
This was a fun vlog!
Feeling totally spoiled with all this awesome content lately, Jacob. Thank you! Glad Route 66 has been such a good trip for you, you deserve it.
awesome video thank you so much for the upload ☺💖💖
wow so cool make movies ty for showing