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Lost LA
Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal
Season 9
Episode 3
Art is everywhere in Los Angeles, even in places you might overlook. From the century old Judson Studios to glowing neon signs and a massive mosaic saved from demolition, Nathan traces how artists and craftspeople have shaped the city’s visual identity across generations, revealing how art, design, and architecture intersect across Southern California.
"Lost LA" is supported by the Ann Ray Foundation and the Roy + Patricia Disney Family Foundation.
- Airdates
- Friday Jun 26, 8:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Jun 27, 2:30 AM PDT on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Jun 27, 7:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
- Saturday Jun 27, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
- Sunday Jun 28, 5:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
- Sunday Jun 28, 7:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday Jun 30, 1:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday Jun 30, 7:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday Jun 30, 1:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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28:08
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26:29
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26:40
Discover how the True Crime genre was shaped by its deep historic legacy in Los Angeles.
26:43
Uncover the origins of the sci-fi genre and its unique connection to historic Los Angeles.
27:10
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27:05
Trace the devastation of the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse and its deadly flood.
26:40
Tiki culture isn’t a Polynesian import — it’s a Hollywood creation.
26:49
Archives reveal the “forgotten plague” that shaped Southern California: tuberculosis.