Where was Jurassic Park filmed? How about Beetlejuice? What town was terrorized in The Birds? Where did Meg Ryan "fake it" in When Harry met Sally? Look no further! The author of the authoritative book on famous spots in Hollywood has cast his eyes across the U.S. for sets and sites of interest. Although this is billed as a good way to visit the sites where hundreds of movies and T.V. series have been filmed, I actually found this more interesting as a resource to select videos which took place in certain locales: "Say, honey, let's watch a movie filmed in Charleston..." --a sad commentary on how sedentary my life has become that I'm traveling by VCR!

From Library Journal
The brief but numerous entries in this work cover nearly 900 film or television show locations in 48 states (North Dakota and Idaho are left out). In the book's preface, the author says he has concentrated his efforts on "box-office favorites released over the past fifteen years and on the few pre-1980 classics that were not filmed on soundstages in Los Angeles." This statement is misleading on two counts. First, the book includes information on many unpopular films and short-lived television shows. Second, shooting films on location became a common practice in the early 1950s. Film and television enthusiasts will find it entertaining to browse through this book, which is finally more of a trivia book than a "tourist guide." Barth's Roadside Hollywood (Contemp Bks., 1991) is a similar but more amusing work. Recommended for film and television collections; an optional purchase for public libraries.Mary Kalfatovic, Telesec Lib. Svcs., Washington, D.C.Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Even though we can't just drop in on our favorite stars, we can do the next best thing - visit the sites, locations, and buildings featured in classic movies and television shows. What die-hard fan hasn't wanted to vistit the Carrington mansion? The Ponderosa ranch? Mary Tyler Moore's apartment in Minnesota? Those bridges of Madison County, Iowa?

Find out all about these sites and many more:Ferris Beuller's high schoolThe high school featured on The town terrorized in The BirdsThe diner where Meg Ryan "faked it" in When Harry Met SallyThe Cheers barAll those sleepless sites in SeattleThe dramatic San Francisco locales from VertigoThe Field of Dreams baseball diamondShot On This Site is an essential travel guide to locations all over the United States. It includes hundreds of photos, driving information, visiting hours (where appropriate), and insightful sidebars.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal

The brief but numerous entries in this work cover nearly 900 film or television show locations in 48 states (North Dakota and Idaho are left out). In the book's preface, the author says he has concentrated his efforts on "box-office favorites released over the past fifteen years and on the few pre-1980 classics that were not filmed on soundstages in Los Angeles." This statement is misleading on two counts. First, the book includes information on many unpopular films and short-lived television shows. Second, shooting films on location became a common practice in the early 1950s. Film and television enthusiasts will find it entertaining to browse through this book, which is finally more of a trivia book than a "tourist guide." Barth's Roadside Hollywood (Contemp Bks., 1991) is a similar but more amusing work. Recommended for film and television collections; an optional purchase for public libraries.
-- Mary Kalfatovic, Telesec Library Services, Washington, D.C.

Booknews

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Chicago Tribune

It's always fun to know where a famous movie or television show was filmed. Writer William A. Gordon has traversed the country, contacting the nearly 190 film commissions in existence. Shot on This Site contains information where almost 900 films and more than 90 weekly television series were filmed . . . There's enough material here to keep even the most jaded movie and trivia buffs occupied for hours.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Organized geographically, this illustrated guide is a nifty thing to have along when you are on the road. When you hit a new town or city, you just consult the guide to see if there are any film locations there you want to see.

Los Angeles Times