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Clips from KCBS’ morning show covering the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake hours after it happened includes aerial footage of Hollywood High and interviews with people out in the streets.
The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake occurred in the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of Southern California, United States, at 7:42 a.m. PDT on October 1, 1987.
The moderate magnitude 5.9 blind thrust earthquake was centered several miles north of Whittier in the town of Rosemead, had a relatively shallow depth, and was felt throughout southern California and southern Nevada. Many homes and businesses were affected, along with roadway disruptions, mainly in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Damage estimates ranged from $213–358 million, with 200 injuries, three directly-related deaths, and five additional fatalities that were associated with the event.
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Clips from KCBS’ morning show covering the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake hours after it happened includes aerial footage of Hollywood High and interviews with people out in the streets.
The 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake occurred in the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of Southern California, United States, at 7:42 a.m. PDT on October 1, 1987.
The moderate magnitude 5.9 blind thrust earthquake was centered several miles north of Whittier in the town of Rosemead, had a relatively shallow depth, and was felt throughout southern California and southern Nevada. Many homes and businesses were affected, along with roadway disruptions, mainly in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Damage estimates ranged from $213–358 million, with 200 injuries, three directly-related deaths, and five additional fatalities that were associated with the event.
TVparty! is Classic TV!
tvparty.com
Mr. Morrison, Dr. Gene Scott and other 1980s LA Public Access TV Weirdos
youtu.be/A_3G_lXlhEQ
Forgotten UCLA TV Public Access Soap Opera
youtube.com/watch?v=B9bp2wCd9SQ&t=6s
1980s LA Public Access TV: Mr. Morrison, another level of bizarre!
youtube.com/watch?v=HDyCHeUyu4k
LA Public Access TV 1987 Montage / What Madness Was This?!?
youtube.com/watch?v=nbJARfE5Vv4&t=84s
