LA Goes Back In Time To 1959 Prices For 'Maisel Day'; Gas Promotion Turns 'Chaotic'
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Can you imagine paying 30-cents for a gallon of gas?
Turns out many Angelenos could - and it caused a traffic jam Thursday on the Westside.
Restaurants and retailers across Los Angeles gave Angelenos the chance to take a trip back in time to 1959 prices in celebration of the popular Amazon show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
As part of its Emmy campaign push, Amazon partnered with dozens of businesses to roll back their prices six decades to the year in which "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is set, including a Chevron gas station in Santa Monica.
Shortly after 10 a.m., Santa Monica police urged everyone to avoid the area near Cloverfield and Michigan due to "increased vehicle traffic".
The turnout for the gas promotion was so large a local art gallery said it was shutting its doors early after police to close traffic to most of the area.
The Robert Berman Gallery posted a photo to its Twitter page of a sign reading, "WE ARE CLOSED TODAY DUE TO THE CHAOTIC NATURE OF THE FREE GAS PROMOTION. OUR APOLOGIES."
Here is a complete list of the businesses taking part Thursday and the deals they will be offering:
| Bellacures
1609 Montana Ave, Santa Monica CA 90403 |
Manicure |
$2.00 |
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Blushington 8591 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 11677 San Vicente Blvd #101, Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
Full-Face Makeover |
$2.50 |
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Drybar 3808 Main Street, Culver City, CA 90232 3817 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505 13019A Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 16624 Ventura Blvd, Suite B, Encino, CA 91436 120 Caruso Ave., Glendale, CA 91210 11677 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 8595 Sunset Boulevard West, Hollywood, CA 90069 |
"Mrs. Maisel"- Inspired Look |
$2.00 |
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Gornik & Drucker 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
Haircut |
$3.00 |
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The Grove Shine 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
Shoe Shine |
$.75 |
|
Starring by Ted Gibson 211 ½ South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles CA 90036 |
"Mrs. Maisel" Haircut |
$2.50 |
| Art's Delicatessen & Restaurant 12224 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 |
Corned Beef, Pastrami or Turkey Sandwich with Pickle |
$.99 |
|
Big Sugar Bakeshop 12182 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 |
Pink Vanilla Cupcake |
$.25 |
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Cafe 50's 11623 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
Malt |
$.30 |
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Canter's Deli 419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
"Maisel" Pastrami Sandwich |
$.99 |
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Deluca's Italian Deli 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 |
"Mrs. Maisel" Deli-Style Turkey Sandwich |
$2.00 |
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Dominique Ansel Bakery 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
Croissant |
$.50 |
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The Draycott 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
Glass of Champagne |
$2.00 |
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Häagen-Dazs 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 |
Scoop of Ice Cream |
$.80 |
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Hank's 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
Reuben Sandwich |
$.85 |
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Ladurée 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 |
Macaron |
$.25 |
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McConnell's Fine Ice Creams 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 12073 Ventura Pl, Studio City, CA 91604 |
Scoop of Ice Cream |
$.25 |
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Mel's Drive-In 8585 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
Melburger with Fries |
$.50 |
| Milkshake | $.30 | |
| Slice of Pie | $.30 | |
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Philz Coffee 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 |
"Mrs. Maisel" Rose Coffee |
$.50 |
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Pink's Hot Dogs 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 |
Hot Dog |
$.59 |
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See's Candies 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
1-Pound Box of Chocolates |
$1.50 |
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Susie Cakes 13029 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 11708 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
Pink Vanilla or Pink Chocolate Cupcake |
$.25 |
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Yum Creamery 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210 |
Special Ice Cream Dessert |
$1.00 |
| Bay Theatre
15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 |
Movie Ticket |
$.51 |
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Chevron Santa Monica 819 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90404 |
Gallon of Gasoline up to 20 gallons |
$.30 |
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Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 |
One Admission |
$1.00 |
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The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 |
One-Night Stay |
$40.00 |
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The Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 |
One-Night Stay |
$40.00 |
