McConnell House

Great story behind the image, fine job on this Preston.
High Noon was made just one year before I was born, one of my favorite western classics

A nice look at this old house, Preston. Can't say I recall seeing it in any movies, and as for the excellent movie High Noon I've not taken in that show in many years now. I do recall you saying Guns of Paradise or Paradise the tv series being filmed in and around Columbia, but I think that was actually a set outside of town.

Regardless, an interesting and wonderful old house making a fine subject for this category. The autumn colored leaves across the walkway adds a nice feel to the atmosphere of the scene....

Thanks for your comments!

Paul, Columbia has been used for quite a few movies and TV series over the years. Paradise, Little House on the Prairie, Shadow Riders, Blood Red, and others. The production crews would actually put a layer of dirt on the paved streets to make them look 'Old West'.

I was a location medic (EMT) on Blood Red, and a few commercials that were shot in town. It was always fun, and the food was great, aside from visiting with the stars during Blood Red, including a young Julia Roberts and Dennis Hopper, during breaks.

Aside from some low-budget Indie shorts and a few commercials, Columbia hasn't seen a big production in a long time--CA is just too darned expensive for the studios these days. Productions were always a great boost to the local economy.

--P

Preston, did you end up getting Julia Roberts phone number????

Preston,
Nice photo of a home with a story.

Preston, did you end up getting Julia Roberts phone number????

I wish!!!

Paul, most, if not all the movies I mentioned were filmed in various locations within the county. Back To The Future 3 had a huge set (an entire town) west of Sonora, but a few scenes were filmed in Columbia in one of the saloons. That set was a victim of a wildland fire in the mid 90's.

Thanks for your comments, all.

--P