Are you ready for your 1966 Universal Studios Tour? Looks like this bus driver was flirting a bit with the passengers. I was hoping a zoom-in to the bus would provide a better look at the map and an ID, but no luck.
Over at Stage 30 they are filming “Pistols 'n' Petticoats” and “The Jean Arthur Show.”
Set in 1870, “Pistols 'n' Petticoats” was a sitcom starring Ann Sheridan that only lasted one season. Sadly, she died a few months after the series was cancelled. “The Jean Arthur Show” only lasted for 12 episodes. Leonard Stone, known as Violet Beauregarde’s dad in “Willy Wonka” had a role as Jean’s chauffeur.
Done with the bus driver, our 1966 Universal Guest has made her way over to Park mascot Woody the Woodpecker.
A much better choice! I am assuming the arm pose of the statue was designed for posing with little kids.
From a May 1966 tour, this is the Pacific Ocean Naval Base set for “McHale’s Navy,” which had recently ended its four season run (1962-1966).
Gotta’ get a closer look. If only steadier hands had prevailed. We’ll just blame it on the tram driver.
From November 1965, another angle of the same set:
From the same batch
Interesting to note all the miniature watercraft in this shot:
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