Jock Jams
Notable Sandwiches
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Comedians in Dramas
The Sunset Strip
300
This "Pump Up The Jam" group's vocalist Ya Kid K was overshadowed by Congolese model Felly Kilingi, who appeared in the music video and first album cover.
Technotronic
300
Regional names for an oblong sandwich include Hero in New York, Po' Boy in New Orleans and this swine inspired name when in Philadelphia
Hoagie
300
Premiering in 1997, it was the first one-hour dramatic television series to be produced by HBO, chronicling prison, unit manager Tim McManus and the inmates of "Emerald City"
Oz
300
This comedian's first dramatic role came as Celie in the Color Purple, which earned her a Best Actress Oscar nomination in 1986.
Whoopi Goldberg
300
John Belushi and Photographer Helmut Newton both tragically died while staying at this Sunset Strip Hotel, modeled loosely after a royal retreat in France's Loire Valley.
Chateau Marmont
400
Swedish eletronica/country band Rednex dropped the "d" from the title of an American folk tune from the 1800s and turned it into this European dance club hit.
Cotton Eye Joe
400
The Raffel Brothers initially wanted to call their sandwich restaurant chain "Big Tex", but since that was already taken they chose this name based off their initials.
Arby's
400
First broadcasted in 1996, this early HBO original was centered around the president of a sports agency who tries to cater to his clients' every need.
Arliss
400
In the 2006 film, "Stranger Than Fiction" this comedian played an I.R.S. auditor named Harold Crick who suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear.
Will Ferrell
400
This artists 1979 song "Sunset People", from the album Bad Girls, was about the nightlife on Sunset Boulevard.
Donna Summer
500
I get knocked down, but I get up again / You are never gonna keep me down are the opening lyrics to this bands 1997 single, "Tubthumping"
Chumbawamba
500
Served on a warm baguette & filled with grilled meats & pickled vegetables, the name for this sandwich means "bread" in Vietnamese
Bánh mì
500
This HBO comedy satire originally aired for a single season of 13 episodes in 2005 then was fittingly revived for a second season of 8 episodes in 2014
The Comeback
500
Known for her role in the TV show "The Parkers", this comedian took a cinematic dark turn in 2006 playing the mean mother of the title character Precious, earning her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Mo'Nique
500
During the 1970s, this was the nickname given to the Continental Hyatt House on Sunset, made famous by the debauchery of The Who and Led Zeppelin among others.
Riot House
600
"Everybody, Everybody" loves to hear this Italian house music group at a game, but many don't realize that Weather Girls singer, Martha Wash was the vocalist behind their most popular songs.
Black Box
600
Whitefish, sable, cream cheese, capers and onions make up the ingredients for this sandwich served at Leo's Delicatessen on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The Larry David
(which later became the Ted Danson)
600
In 2007, TV Land ranked this catchphrase, made popular by Jeffrey Tambor's character Hank on the Larry Sanders show, as the 87th Best Television catchphrase
"Hey Now"
600
In the film Steve Jobs, Seth Rogan portrayed this co-founder of Apple and creator of the Apple II, despite being unfamiliar with who he was prior to receiving the script.
Steve Wozniak
600
On May 3rd 2019, Len Fagan, the talent booker and brainchild behind the “L.A.'s Best Kept Secrets" showcase series for this 1980s-90s rock club located on the corner of Crescent Heights and Sunset Blvd, died from complications due to COVID-19
Coconut Teaszer
700
This bouncy Eurodisco jock jam from the Vengaboys may be most closely associated with a long running ad campaign for Six Flags featuring the creepy, dancing old guy.
We Like To Party
700
What are the ingredients of the sandwich eaten by Ally Sheadie's character, Allison Reynolds, in The Breakfast Club
Pixie Sticks & Cap'n Crunch
700
Considered by many as the worst HBO show ever produced, this short lived melodrama, produced by Deadwood creator David Milch, follows the ripple effects of a mysterious young man’s appearance in the surfing community of Southern California.
John From Cincinnati
700
This late comedian acted in a few dramatic films but it was his role as a lonely photo development lab technician in the film One Hour Photo that is perhaps his most sinister character portrayal.
Robin Williams
700
The Sunset Strip curfew riots in November 1966, involving police and crowds of young club-goers was the inspiration behind this Buffalo Springfield counter-culture, protest song.
"For What It's Worth"