Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation

[ENCORE] Fictional History: Recognizing TV and Film Locations

December 22, 2022 USC Master of Heritage Conservation Program
Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation
[ENCORE] Fictional History: Recognizing TV and Film Locations
Show Notes

In case you missed it, we're re-releasing an episode from last season, chosen by our Save As intern, Emily Kwok. It's an Emily's Pick!  

Should the Brady Bunch House be in the National Register of Historic Places? Why not? asks alum Jonathan Kaplan. In his master’s thesis, the TV writer-turned-heritage conservationist makes a case for designating sites specifically for their use in movies and TV shows. Along with literary precedent dating back to Chaucer, Jonathan cites the deep meaning and shared cultural experiences these places create.  If a place inspires meaning, does it matter where that meaning comes from? Does reality matter in these fact-fluid times? Join us for a fascinating conversation that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Photos, links, and thesis on episode page


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