Switch On An Oldie

Hollywood, Cal. (AP)–The sign on the outskirts of Pioneertown, Cal., read “Live Here and Live Longer.” until Lew Ayres came along. After “Daybreak” locationed a week at the hot desert resort. Lew scribbled beneath the slogan, “It only seems longer.”

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  • The Evening Sun
  • September 30, 1949

Posted: September 19, 2025

Sept. 30, 1949
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    The Rusty Nickel

    Generally Wednesday – Sunday, from midday to late nite.

    Directly across Curtis Road from the back entrance of Pappy & Harriet’s.

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