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Lost LA Season 9 (Preview)

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Lost LA’s new season explores Surfridge, Oranges, Thomas guides and the Hollywood Bowl.

Nathan Masters returns as host uncovering Southern California’s connections to the history of Surfridge, the engineering feat of the Tehachapi Loop, neighborhood changes through the Thomas Guides, Agricultural Exports, art that blends to the backdrop of cities, and stories of Hollywood's origins. The series is a co-production with the University of Southern California Libraries and PBS SoCal.

06/04/2026 | Rating NR

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Lost LA is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal

Lost LA Season 9 (Preview)

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Preview: S9 | 30s | Lost LA’s new season explores Surfridge, Oranges, Thomas guides and the Hollywood Bowl. (30s)

How a Canyon in the Hills Became the Hollywood Bowl

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 8m 36s | How a natural amphitheater in a Hollywood canyon became an iconic music venue. (8m 36s)

The Hollywood Landmark Where Music Legends Made History

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 9m 20s | Inside Capitol Records Tower, where music legends shaped Hollywood history. (9m 20s)

A Bowl, A Barn & A Tower: Birthplaces of the Entertainment Industry (Preview)

Preview: S9 Ep4 | 30s | From a barn to a bowl to a tower, the early history of Hollywood. (30s)

Before Soundstages: Hollywood’s First Feature Film Was Made Here

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 8m 36s | The barn where Hollywood’s first feature film was made. (8m 36s)

Neon, Stained Glass, Mosaics: Hidden Backdrops of SoCal

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Preview: S9 Ep3 | 30s | Hidden in plain sight, neon, mosaics and stained-glass shaped Los Angeles’ backdrop. (30s)

Inside the Museum Saving LA’s (Historic) Neon Signs

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 11m 31s | Discover how neon signs preserve LA’s cultural history. (11m 31s)

Inside Judson Studios, LA’s Historic Stained Glass Workshop

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 7m 42s | The stained glass studio that's infused SoCal architecture with color for 125 years. (7m 42s)

How did this Massive Mosaic from Santa Monica End Up in the OC?

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 7m 24s | A monumental mosaic saved from demolition and restored piece by piece. (7m 24s)

Oranges & Avocados: A Tale of Two Fruits (Preview)

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Preview: S9 Ep2 | 30s | Exploring two fruit trees that transformed Southern California. (30s)

Surfridge, Tehachapi & Thomas Guide: How Southern California Moves (Preview)

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Preview: S9 Ep1 | 30s | Nathan visits Surfridge, the Tehachapi Loop and the largest collection of Thomas Guides. (30s)

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