Dorothy Chandler Legacy

Dec. 08, 2014

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center opened its doors 50 years ago this past Friday. We discuss how the venue was a milestone for the city, and a huge accomplishment for the woman who made it happen.

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Credits

Guest:

Chris Nichols - Los Angeles magazine - @ChrisNicholsLA

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Andrew Walsh, Christian Bordal, Matt Holzman, Jolie Myers, Anna Scott

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