Welcome!
rememBURBANK is a podcast featuring stories from the history of Burbank, California and is produced by the Burbank Public Library. Thanks to funding provided by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library the first episode was released April 2019. It tells the story of President John F. Kennedy’s appearance at the John Burroughs High School prom in 1963 and the Tournament of Roses float it inspired. Here you can find past episodes, shownotes, and updates. New episodes released monthly!
Episodes
Episode 009: The Early Days of the Media CapitalBurbank's connection to the media industry dates back to at least 1919, and since then many movie, television, and animation studios have opened in our city, it would be impossible to name them all. What made Burbank an ideal location for the media industry, you ask?
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Episode 008: Turkey CrossingWes Clark of Burbankia joins us to talk about the history of the Turkey Crossing which dates back to 1899. But what was the Turkey Crossing and how did it get its name, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
Episode 007: It's the Great Pumpkin, BurbankFrom the 1920s to 1957 there was a giant, orange, pumpkin-shaped building in Burbank. What was the purpose of a pumpkin-shaped building, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
Episode 006: University of California, BurbankIn 1925 the University of California was looking for a new home for its Southern Branch and Burbank was a site contender. What made Burbank such a great place for an institution of higher education, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes | 
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Episode 005: "Red Cars" arrive in BurbankThe Pacific Electric trolley line, nicknamed "Red Cars", arrived in Burbank a few months after the city was incorporated in 1911. How did the small population of Burbank convince a major transportation system to travel to the rural community, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
Episode 004: Start of the Starlight BowlWith views overlooking the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles, the Starlight Bowl has witnessed many concerts, performances, and school events over its decades of existence. How did the outdoor amphitheater come to be you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes | 
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Episode 003: Dr. Coulter's Acts of GallantryIn the book Burbank History a brief mention is made of Dr. F.W. Coulter who went to Buckingham Palace to receive the Distinguished Conduct Medal. What did he do to receive such a prestigious medal, you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
Episode 002: The Mystery of the Copper BoxIn 1986 a time capsule was discovered in an office closet at the Burbank Central Library. The copper box had been unearthed when the old library was demolished in the early 1960s, but rather than being opened it was stored in a closet and forgotten for nearly a quarter of a century. What was found inside when it was finally opened you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
Episode 001: The President Goes to the Prom In 1963 President John F. Kennedy attended the John Burroughs High School prom. Why would a sitting President of the United States attend a high school dance you ask? Listen to the show to find out! Listen and shownotes |  |
