Bob's Big Boy Broiler (Downey, California)

USA / California / Downey / Downey, California / Firestone Boulevard, 7447
 movie / film / TV location, drive-in restaurant
7447 Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 928-BOBS
www.bobsbigboybroiler.com/

Originally known as Harvey's Broiler, built in 1958 as a coffee shop and drive-in restaurant.
Later known as Johnie's Broiler, illegally partially demolished on Jan. 7, 2007, the building has been featured in several popular movies and TV shows.

www.laconservancy.org/issues/issues_johnies.php4

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN6gyRYbf3E&feature=related

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPO7ZC--XzY&feature=related
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnie's_Broiler
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Coordinates:   33°56'51"N   118°8'50"W

Comments

  • That sign is awesome. Why was the place torn down?
  • Nevermind, just looked at the wiki page: "PROGRESS!"
  • "Heat" scene filming location: Following the armored car robbery, the four crew members (Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Kevin Gage & Tom Sizemore) meet inside a diner. The robbery was successful, but one member, 'Waingro', lost his head and slaughtered the men guarding the armored car. In the restaurant, De Niro roughs up 'Waingro', then drags him outside and tries to kill him.
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