The History of Mel's Drive-In

I really like the fact you're choosing subjects that haven't been done to death; it's refreshing. Another outstanding docushort...

Gotta love the THX Easter egg in American Grafitti

Drive-In-Diners should make a huge comeback given our current situation.

I've always loved drive-thru restaurants like Sonic or A&W. It's really fun hearing more about their history

I always love during Halloween Horror Nights they light the sign to read “Mel’s D i e-In”

American Graffiti, I met Paul Le Mat and Cindy Williams once at a fifties-themed restaurant in NJ (now closed). They were signing autographs during a weekend and I got them to sign a paper car that we had our fries in. Never got rid of it.

In a way, American Graffiti walked so Star Wars could run!

Rob you should have more subscribers than this because your videos are great

I've only ever eaten at Mel's in Universal Orlando once, but I've always appreciated walking past the restaurant for its architecture, as well as the lovely vintage cars outside. I'm a nerd for that 50's nostalgia XD

Just stopped by to tell you all how much I love this restaurant. I've eaten there a couple of times in my life, and every time I do feels like I stepped into a bygone era. I'm grateful that cinema and Universal Studios embraced this place, so there's still an audience for classic diners. Now if only there were others across America, and not just in California and each Universal park.

Great video. We have two Mel's Drive In restaurants here in Sacramento California. And when I was an auto parts delivery driver one of my routes was in Petaluma California, where most of American Graffiti was shot including the downtown scenes and the drag race strip at the end. In fact, one of the shops I delivered to had a hand in the film. The current owner told me that as they were filming it in town they were approached and asked to do a quick paint job for one of Harrison Ford's 55' black Chevy model cars. I can even point out all the scenes in the movie that were shot at the locations.

I also love that it becomes Mel's Die-In during horror nights.

In the movie American graffiti you can see my grandpas old sedan as one of the back round cars. He was living in Modesto, and still had his old car back in the sixties when he got is used. It be like seeing a 1998 thunder bird today

A delightful look at an oft-overlooked location. It’s these sort of locations that are deeply steeped in story or history that make theme parks feel genuine to guests. Even if most guests don’t know the background, it’s impacting their experience.

Sonic has pretty much kept the concept of Drive-ins alive and well during the last few decades (even though their food is mediocre)

I just have to compliment how great your scripting and editing is. Its partially removed and factual, but it still evokes emotion from the viewer. You are exceptional at telling stories.

I never heard of the real restaurant, but I knew it was from American Graffiti. In Dallas we had Keller's Drive-In, with carhops, for decades. It was where all the high school kids would get a burger & beer ha ha. 😎

Another well researched and wonderfully presented video. Thanks Rob!

I’ve been waiting for a video about this for a while but never thought it’d be you to make it. Never the less, it’s great! Hope you continue with more of this Universal related content

Is this your first video on Universal? You killed it! Looking forward to more Universal history