The Monster Maker: Jack Pierce's Tribute at Universal Studios Hollywood

In this episode of the Where In The Park Podcast, we continue our series on Universal Studios Hollywood by pausing in front of a subtle tribute to Jack Pierce, the man who created the original Universal Monsters—Frankenstein’s Monster, the Mummy, the Wolf Man, and more. You’ll hear about Pierce’s unlikely start in Hollywood, the makeup innovations that defined a genre, and the quiet nod to his legacy hidden in plain sight along Hollywood Blvd inside the park.From silver screen screams to a name on a storefront, Jack Pierce’s story is a reminder that some of the most important artists work behind the scenes.✨Articles referenced in this blog ✨The Jack Pierce Makeup Memorial - Jack and Jacques In The Monkey TalksMiceChat, Sam Gennawey - Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour 50 Years Old TodaySpecial Effects in the Movies: How They Do It - John Culhane, 1981, p. 111Theme Park Insider, Robert Niles - Theme Park History: A short history of Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Corporate Communications - History of Universal Wheels and Rockets - Frank Manchel, 1988, p. 4“You Can Do This On a Human Being?” – Jack Pierce, the Forgotten Monster Makeup Pioneer👉Ready to discover your favorite theme park? Check out our games at WhereInThePark.com, and use code PODCAST10 at checkout to take 10% off your next adventure!👉Explore even more with a FREE Digital Game at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and more! Go to WhereInThePark.com, and use code WITPDIGITAL👉Become a WITP Explorer! Join the conversation on our Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whereinthepark👉Prefer to read along & see pictures instead of listening? Check out our Blog Page here: WhereInThePark.com/Podcast👉Follow us @WhereInThePark on your favorite social media platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereintheparkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/whereintheparkTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whereintheparkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whereinthepark