Announcing New Sheraton-Universal Hotel
Image caption:
Seen here are Lew R. Wasserman, MCA president, left, and Ernest Henderson III, president of Sheraton Corp., at a press conference to sign the contract for and announce the future 500-room Sheraton Universal Hotel.
Also at the press conference, perched on an earthmover, were Honorary Mayor, Tippi Hedren, Ernest Borgnine and John McIntire, along with the casts of both "Wagon Train" and "McHale's Navy." A sign for "Universal City" is visible in the background, to the right.
Photographer: George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
Photograph dated November 19, 1964
Doggieland
I haven't been there, but I think they welcome guest doggies.
Evangel
Wow. Only an entertainment pro like Lew Wasserman would stage a photo op to mimic a bonafide office, including its polished desk, leather chair, two unplugged telephones, and desk name plate—despite being situated on barren land.
Nice shot!❤️
Slipstream
All those in the background were major actors back then. But when Lew called, everyone showed up even if it was their day off. Great photo!
Photography
Many thanks, George Brich…I was the photographer.
Slipstream
👏👏👏
Well Street
The office decor was the first thing I noticed, too. It's a creative mind that comes up with that for a press conference, along with actors from a couple of popular TV shows.
Photography
Many thanks for your comment about my photo,
George Brich, the photographer who took this photograph.
Best wishes, George