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'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Gives LA Dirt Cheap Gas, Food, Hotel Rooms, Makeovers And More
While you may long for B. Altman's, you'll find other makeover options courtesy Amazon. (Nicole Rivelli for Amazon)
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Amazon wants those Emmys real bad.
The '50s-set The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is nominated for 20 Emmys, and in Amazon's latest publicity stunt for the show, they're naming Thursday "Maisel Day" in Los Angeles. That means you get 1959 pricing at dozens of L.A. businesses, from 50 cents for a burger and fries at Mel's Drive-In to a $2.50 makeover at Blushington. So Amazon's basically creating an entire city of one-day pop-ups, as businesses get into the vintage spirit.
The full map of all the places you can find deals for Maisel Day. (Courtesy Amazon)
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"For a show that premiered six months ago, how are we going to get people talking about it?" Amazon awards director Debra Birnbaum asked.
Thursday just happens to be the first day of final-round Emmy voting. But Amazon's attempts to woo Emmy voters are trickling down to the rest of us.
All those Maisel deals are walk-in only -- no reservations, so grab them while they're hot, and maybe bring a book and a nosh for potential long waits.
Dress up in your nightclub best for a 1959 comedy show. (Nicole Rivelli for Amazon)
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One of the most immersive experiences comes with Maisel Day at the Hollywood Improv. The show itself will be set in 1959, so wear your finest, but maybe avoid pulling a Midge and drunkenly getting on stage after your husband cheats on you. You'll get $1 admission, though there's still a two-item minimum that we're guessing won't be at 1959 prices.
If you want to become Mrs. Maisel yourself, go get primped on the cheap. There are manicures, makeovers, haircuts, shoe shines, and more on offer. Drybar locations throughout the L.A. area promise that Mrs. Maisel-inspired look, so if you don't mind having a '50s coif, give it a shot. Starring by Ted Gibson is offering a Mrs. Maisel haircut, in case you want something that's even more permanent.
"I'm not sure what they're going to do with my curly mop of hair," Amazon's Birnbaum joked. So, it's an experiment for everyone.
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Go find your own Stage Deli at one of a variety of delis taking part in the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel campaign. (Nicole Rivelli for Amazon)
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In the food realm, you'll get some delightful desserts along with deli classics around town. Perhaps most appropriately, Canter's has a Maisel pastrami sandwich for just 99 cents -- a sandwich they've already offered before, thanks to the show's deep deli connections. Other specifically Maisel-themed items include Mrs. Maisel rose coffee at Philz and a Mrs. Maisel deli-style turkey sandwich at Deluca's Italian Deli.
If you want a staycation, both the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Sportsmen's Lodge Hotel are offering one-night stays for just 40 bucks. It may not be as swank as a Catskills summer at theSteiner Mountain Resort, but you can dress up like it is and have your perfect '50s cosplay moment at one of these two authentically old-school venues.
Get packed for a cheap one-night stay. (Nicole Rivelli for Amazon)
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And good news, Westsiders: Maisel's answer to gas price complaints is 30 cents per gallon -- but only at the Chevron in Santa Monica. The deal caused some chaos -- Santa Monica police reportedly shut down the promotion, citing traffic issues, but it was later reopened, ABC7 reports.
Will this all be worth it for Amazon? They'll find out at the Emmys on Sept. 22 when they discover if they'll take home awards ranging from Outstanding Comedy Series to any of four acting nominations (including two nominations in the supporting actress category).
"As much as the show is about a woman finding a voice in the world, we wanted to make sure that the show had a voice during a very competitive Emmy campaign," Birnbaum said.
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They won in multiple comedy categories last year, but there's some stiff competition, so it may take some hair blowouts to get an Emmys trophy blowout.
A sneak peek at season 3 of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. (Courtesy Amazon)
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There's no release date yet for the third season of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but based on previous seasons, we're anxiously waiting for late November or early December.
Read the full list of deals below:
STYLE
1. BELLACURES
Manicure: $2.00
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• 1609B Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
*Promotion valid from 9:30 AM - 8:00PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins only.
2. BLUSHINGTON
Full-Face Makeover: $2.50
• 8591 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
• 11677 San Vicente Blvd #101, Los Angeles, CA 90049
*Promotion valid from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins only.
3. DRYBAR
"Mrs. Maisel"-Inspired Look: $2.00
• 3808 Main Street, Culver City, CA 90232
• 3817 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505
• 13019A Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
• 16624 Ventura Blvd, Suite B, Encino, CA 91436
• 120 Caruso Ave., Glendale, CA 91210
• 11677 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
• 8595 Sunset Boulevard West, Hollywood, CA 90069
*Promotion valid from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19.
*Limited to 1 per person, booked in advance with DryBar and based on availability.
4. GORNIK & DRUCKER
Haircut: $3.00
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins only.
5. THE GROVE SHINE
Shoe Shine: 75¢
• 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19.
*Limited to 1 per person.
6. STARRING BY TED GIBSON
"Mrs. Maisel" Haircut: $2.50
• 211 ½ South La Brea Avenue, 90036
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins only.
FOOD
7. ART'S DELICATESSEN & RESTAURANT
Corned Beef, Pastrami, or Turkey Sandwich with Pickle: 99¢
12224 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
*Promotion valid from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
8. BIG SUGAR BAKESHOP
Pink Vanilla Cupcake: 25¢
• 12182 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
*Promotion valid from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
9. CAFE 50'S
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry Malted Milkshake: 30¢
• 11623 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
*Promotion valid from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
10. CANTER'S DELI
"Maisel" Pastrami Sandwich: 99¢
• 419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Promotion valid from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-in and/or dine-ins only.
11. DELUCA'S ITALIAN DELI
"Mrs. Maisel" Deli-Style Turkey Sandwich: $2.00
• 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
*Promotion valid from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
12. DOMINIQUE ANSEL BAKERY
Croissant: 50¢
• 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Promotion valid from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19.
*Limited to 1 per person.
13. THE DRAYCOTT
Glass of Champagne: $2.00
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
*Promotion valid from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-in and/or dine-in only
*Champagne option at the discretion of venue.
14. HÄAGEN-DAZS
Scoop of Ice Cream: 80¢
• 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-in and/or dine-in only.
15. HANK'S
Reuben Sandwich: 85¢
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
*Promotion valid from 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
16. LADURÉE
Macaron: 25¢
• 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
• 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (The Grove) and 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (The Americana) while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-in and/or dine-in only.
17. MCCONNELL'S FINE ICE CREAMS
PACIFIC PALISADES, STUDIO CITY
Scoop of Ice Cream: 25¢
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
• 12073 Ventura Pl, Studio City, CA 91604
*Promotion valid from 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
18. MEL'S DRIVE-IN
Melburger + Fries: 50¢
Milkshake: 30¢
Pie: 30¢
• 8585 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
*Promotion valid from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 of each item per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
19. PHILZ COFFEE
"Mrs. Maisel" Rose Coffee: 50¢
• 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
*Promotion valid from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
20. PINK'S HOT DOGS
Hot Dog: 59¢
• 709 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
*Promotion valid from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
21. SEE'S CANDIES
PACIFIC PALISADES, THE GROVE
1-Pound Box of Chocolates: $1.50
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln,
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
• 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (The Grove) and 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Palisades Village) while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
22. SUSIECAKES
Pink Vanilla or Pink Chocolate Cupcake: 25¢
• 13029 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
• 11708 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 2 per person, walk-in and/or dine-in only.
23. YUM CREAMERY
Special Ice Cream Dessert: $1.00
• 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 1 per person, walk-ins and/or dine-ins only.
ACTIVITIES/OTHER
24. BAY THEATRE
Movie Ticket: 51¢
• 15225 Palisades Village Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
*Promotion valid from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
while supplies last for showings only on 8/15/19.
*Limited to 1 ticket per person, walk-ins only.
25. CHEVRON SANTA MONICA
30¢/gallon up to 20 gallons
• 1819 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
*PLEASE USE 24TH STREET ENTRANCE*
*Promotion valid from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM while supplies last on 8/15/19 only.
*Limited to 20 gallons MAX per person and vehicle.
26. HOLLYWOOD IMPROV
One Admission: $1.00
• 8162 Melrose Ave, Hollywood, CA 90046
*Promotion valid only for the 8:00PM and 10:15PM showings on 8/15/19,
and while ticket supplies last.
*Limited to 1 ticket per person, walk-ins only.
27. THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL
One-Night Stay: $40.00
• 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
*Promotion valid for the night of 8/15/19 only. Quantities are limited, while supplies last.
*Limited to 1 room per person, walk-ins on the day-of ONLY (no 3rd party bookings).
28. THE SPORTSMEN'S LODGE HOTEL
One-Night Stay: $40.00
• 12825 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
*Promotion valid for the night of 8/15/19 only. Quantities are limited, while supplies last.
*Limited to 1 room per person, walk-ins on the day-of ONLY (no 3rd party bookings).
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