At the end of November I embarked on one of my regular pilgrimages to Universal Studios Hollywood to discover what eclectic delights they had on offer from their television and film archives.
NBC Universal Experience movie costume
and prop exhibit in November 2011
After finally making it down the
Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane on the backlot Studio Tour I perused the latest selection of memorabilia from
Universal's movies and
NBC's TV shows, which included original outfits from the
Fast and Furious film franchise, the latest
Robin Hood movie and cult classics like
The Blues Brothers.
Actual movie props from Paul and Your Highness on display
Included in this batch of movie props were items from the 2011 sci-fi comedy, Paul, and the flute used by Natalie Portman as 'Isabel' in the Medieval stoner comedy, Your Highness, from the same year.
Crystal Cave model from the Land of the Lost movie
Also on display was this art department model from 2009's Land of the Lost movie remake, starring Will Ferrell. I always think it's so cool to see these behind-the-scenes production models which help give you a better insight into how these movies are made.
TV costumes, memorabilia and props from NBC television shows
From the world of television there were costumes and props from the worlds of House M.D., Law & Order, Friday Night Lights and even these rather macabre paintings from Rob Serling's Night Gallery from the late 60's to early 70's.
Paintings from Rod Serling's Night Gallery
In the host's follow up to The Twilight Zone, these creepy canvases were used as ways to introduce the eerie tales of fantasy, horror and sci-fi on the show. The painting in the background is by Tom Wright for 1973's 'Something in the woodwork' episode.
The painted canvas in the foreground is by artist Jerry Gebr, for The Sixth Sense TV series episode 'Dear Joan, we're going to scare you to death', which was edited and included in Rob Serling's Night Gallery for syndication.
On a lighter note here's an ice hockey costume featured in an episode of the U.S. remake of The Office TV show.
Costume worn by Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office
Come back in the next few days for even more fantastic costumes and props on display, including:
Cate Blanchett's Marion Loxley gown, plus sword and stone props from Robin Hood
The NBC Universal Experience in the Lower Lot
at Universal Studios Hollywood
