Starsky and Hutch - Long Walk Down a Short Dirt Road (1977) - Filming Locations

Historical Production & Location Reference

Production & Preservation Note: Captured on location in 1977, this sequence provides a fascinating visual record of downtown Culver City when the historic 1924 Culver Hotel had crossed its 50-year milestone. Lensed during an era of significant commercial and architectural decline for the neighborhood—long before the late-20th-century redevelopment initiatives—the footage showcases the gritty, weathered realism typical of 1970s Spelling-Goldberg police procedurals. This exact location directly overlays the geographic footprints utilized by classic silent comedy units decades prior, showcasing the changes that have occurred over the decades.

The Plot

This episode of the classic crime TV series features country singer Lynn Anderson and includes Scatman Crothers among the cast. Starsky and Hutch protect a musician (Anderson) being stalked by a sinister extortionist.

The Filming Location

Where was the 1970s TV series Starsky and Hutch filmed? Like many cop shows of the time, it was filmed in and around the Los Angeles area. The episode Long Walk Down A Short Dirt Road filmed across the street from the landmark Culver Hotel in Culver City, California.

The hotel appears in numerous films (many covered on this website's then and now filming location photos and videos), from 1924 through today. In this video, the hotel had recently reached 50 years old, though due to the decline of the downtown Culver City area by that time, I doubt there was any celebration marking this milestone.

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