Beverly Hills 90210/address unknown

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Expert: - 5/15/2007


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What was the address to the "Walsh" house and was it a real house in Beverly Hills?

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Hi LaShica,

In order to depict the "Walsh House", exterior shots were taken of a true residence in Altadena.  All interior shots, however, were part of a set at the original Van Nuys studio (along with The Peach Pit, *sniff*).  The addresses are as follows ...

The Walsh House (exterior):

1675 E. Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(North of Pasadena, 7 blocks east of Lake Ave, and just before Tanople Drive)

("Dylan's house" is only 5 blocks away)


The Van Nuys studio:

90210 Productions, Inc.
15001 Calvert Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(From a script, circa 1993)


It's possible some scenes were also shot here:

Samuel Goldwyn/Warner Hollywood Studios
1041 N. Formosa Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California

So no, not Beverly Hills.  Very little on the series was actually shot there, "West Beverly High" being in Torrance, etc.  

Thanks for the question!

All the best,

Mel

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Can Dylan solve quadratic equations? What makes up a "mega-burger"? If an answer exists, I probably know it. Whether your question is general, begging the context of all 10 seasons, or completely inane, feel free to drop me a line either way. I will provide episode reference numbers for each response and plan to have some fun with this. Trivia quizzes often need correction, and publications will get their plotlines/characters/relationships mixed up too. I accept dialogue/scene requests, but please limit your inquiry to 1-2 per question. I only know music from the original broadcasts/reruns, not the DVDs. Been a fan since 1990 and didn't miss a beat.

Experience

Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.
Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.

Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.

Education/Credentials
I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.

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