Comments on: Randy’s Donut http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/ God Bless Americana! -- Books, Slide Shows, & Field Trip Tours Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Don Solosan http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-149695 Don Solosan Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:38:42 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-149695 There are a few inaccuracies in this blog that I would like to correct. Russell C. Wendell built 10 locations for the Big Donut Drive-In chain, for one thing. For another, five of these beauties still exist -- not three! Mr. Phoenix misplaced Kindle's. It's in Los Angeles on South Normandie. Dale's Donuts is the former Big Donut in Compton, and Bellflower Bagels in Bellflower features a smaller version of the famous donut. The lost locations are Culver City, North Hollywood, Inglewood (this one on Imperial Hwy), Van Nuys and Reseda. I have an album with photos of all the surviving Big Donuts on my Photobucket page. There are a few inaccuracies in this blog that I would like to correct. Russell C. Wendell built 10 locations for the Big Donut Drive-In chain, for one thing. For another, five of these beauties still exist — not three!

Mr. Phoenix misplaced Kindle’s. It’s in Los Angeles on South Normandie. Dale’s Donuts is the former Big Donut in Compton, and Bellflower Bagels in Bellflower features a smaller version of the famous donut.

The lost locations are Culver City, North Hollywood, Inglewood (this one on Imperial Hwy), Van Nuys and Reseda.

I have an album with photos of all the surviving Big Donuts on my Photobucket page.

]]> By: Peggy http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-141948 Peggy Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:40:07 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-141948 How many nights did my husband and I drive through there and get two donuts and two cartons of milk (each) in lieu of dinner?? Perhaps it's best that I moved away. How many nights did my husband and I drive through there and get two donuts and two cartons of milk (each) in lieu of dinner?? Perhaps it’s best that I moved away.

]]> By: PG http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48921 PG Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:52:27 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48921 Charles,like you say, when I saw this pic it made my spirit soar!! I've seen the real thing (in pics only) but this replica is fantastic! I live in So.Fla and we do have a few of these unique architectural props (like the giant Dan Dowd's steak house cow which is now outside a car dealership (of all places) because Dan's has gone out of business...the giant cow undoubtly brings attention but maybe for the wrong reasons!!!) Anyhow, I've always been interested in unsual architecture like yourself and LA has the market cornered with these nowadays. Unfortunately,most have been disappearing and with it the whimsical architectural spirit of America. I hope to visit LA soon and take one of your tours before it's all gone for good!!Thanks for sharing and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Charles,like you say, when I saw this pic it made my spirit soar!! I’ve seen the real thing (in pics only) but this replica is fantastic! I live in So.Fla and we do have a few of these unique architectural props (like the giant Dan Dowd’s steak house cow which is now outside a car dealership (of all places) because Dan’s has gone out of business…the giant cow undoubtly brings attention but maybe for the wrong reasons!!!) Anyhow, I’ve always been interested in unsual architecture like yourself and LA has the market cornered with these nowadays. Unfortunately,most have been disappearing and with it the whimsical architectural spirit of America. I hope to visit LA soon and take one of your tours before it’s all gone for good!!Thanks for sharing and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

]]> By: Hillary http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48222 Hillary Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:49:24 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48222 Wonderful, as usual! All the best for the holidays! Hillary Wonderful, as usual! All the best for the holidays!

Hillary

]]> By: Phil Tarley http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48123 Phil Tarley Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:12:35 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48123 Okay...I love the Randy's Donut Sculpture as much as most. It has been my Traveler's Touchstone when after returning from long trips abroad, it would welcome me home as I passed bye returning from LAX. But really The Eiffel Tower? The Taj Mahal? Only a city, or citizen, bereft of any meaningful archetectural heritage could claim it so. Okay…I love the Randy’s Donut Sculpture as much as most. It has been my Traveler’s Touchstone when after returning from long trips abroad, it would welcome me home as I passed bye returning from LAX. But really The
Eiffel Tower? The Taj Mahal? Only a city, or citizen, bereft of any meaningful archetectural heritage could claim it so.

]]> By: rori http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48120 rori Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:00:55 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48120 How delightful! Charles, wishing you a Happy Holiday! ~ Rori How delightful! Charles, wishing you a Happy Holiday! ~ Rori

]]> By: Joyce Stillwell http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48117 Joyce Stillwell Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:42:57 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48117 Loved the "Randy's Donut" cake article. I grew up in Westchester and visited the Big Donut many times while I was growing up. I was born the year the landmark was built--it still makes me smile when I see it from the freeway. Back then, the donuts came in a long white box with brown donuts on the outside. The donut centers on the box could be punched out for air. My favorites were the crumb, powdered sugar and chocolate donuts. My dad always got jelly and Mom liked the raised donuts. And no one could eat just one! Thank you for celebrating the really cool stuff. Too many landmarks have disappeared. By the way, I love your shows. I really hope that I can take your Disneyland Tour the next time it's offered. Cheers and Happy Holidays, Joyce Loved the “Randy’s Donut” cake article.

I grew up in Westchester and visited the Big Donut many times while I was growing up. I was born the year the landmark was built–it still makes me smile when I see it from the freeway.

Back then, the donuts came in a long white box with brown donuts on the outside. The donut centers on the box could be punched out for air. My favorites were the crumb, powdered sugar and chocolate donuts. My dad always got jelly and Mom liked the raised donuts. And no one could eat just one!

Thank you for celebrating the really cool stuff. Too many landmarks have disappeared.

By the way, I love your shows. I really hope that I can take your Disneyland Tour the next time it’s offered.

Cheers and Happy Holidays,
Joyce

]]> By: JoAn Burdick Gottlieb http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48111 JoAn Burdick Gottlieb Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:17:52 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48111 David Bourne, Anaheim Hi class of 1957 recently published a picture book on Knott's of 40's - 60's. a copy can be obtained for $25 by contacting him at Dave Bourne 30645 Mainmast Dr. Agoura, CA 91301 818-991-2479 his email is Dave Bourne saloonpiano@roadrunner.com the books are spiral bound and make excellent Christmas Presents, I knew Cecelia singer in Calico Saloon in 50's and 60's ( now in Heaven ) and Marilyn Hargrave a dancer who worked at Knott's Berry Farm too, I was the six foot tall barefoot,blond can can dancer, later went to Las Vegas with the Frank Sinatra opening of the New Ziegfield Follies at the then one year old hotel "The Sands". David Bourne, Anaheim Hi class of 1957 recently published a picture book on Knott’s of 40′s – 60′s. a copy can be obtained for $25 by contacting him at Dave Bourne 30645 Mainmast Dr. Agoura, CA 91301 818-991-2479 his email is Dave Bourne saloonpiano@roadrunner.com the books are spiral bound and make excellent Christmas Presents, I knew Cecelia singer in Calico Saloon in 50′s and 60′s ( now in Heaven ) and Marilyn Hargrave a dancer who worked at Knott’s Berry Farm too, I was the six foot tall barefoot,blond can can dancer, later went to Las Vegas with the Frank Sinatra opening of the New Ziegfield Follies at the then one year old hotel “The Sands”.

]]> By: SALLY WELBORN http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48109 SALLY WELBORN Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:14:36 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48109 MY SWEETHEART LIKE TIMES AND PLACES AND THINGS OF THE PAST SO WE ARE INTERESTED IN ''SLIDE OF THE WEEK'' AND APPRECIATE IT BEING MADE POSSIBLE FOR US TO INJOY, AND ARE EXCITED FOR THE MEMORIES,SALLY W. MY SWEETHEART LIKE TIMES AND PLACES AND THINGS OF THE PAST SO WE ARE INTERESTED IN ”SLIDE OF THE WEEK” AND APPRECIATE IT BEING MADE POSSIBLE FOR US TO INJOY, AND ARE EXCITED FOR THE MEMORIES,SALLY W.

]]> By: Jim Sevin http://www.charlesphoenix.com/2007/12/randys-donut/comment-page-1/#comment-48103 Jim Sevin Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:29:08 +0000 http://www.charlesphoenix.com/randys-donut/#comment-48103 Happy Holidays, Charles! Don't forget the drive-thru Donut Hole in La Puente! http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tips/getAttraction.php?tip_AttractionNo==8420 Happy Holidays, Charles!
Don’t forget the drive-thru Donut Hole in La Puente!
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tips/getAttraction.php?tip_AttractionNo==8420

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