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Step back into June 15, 1989, and experience a rare promotional moment from the legendary Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. This vintage spot features Gary Lezak, a Weatherman at KWTV in Oklahoma, in a promotional segment for Earthquake: The Big One, one of the most iconic practical-effects attractions ever created for the tour. Blending real broadcast personality with Hollywood spectacle, this promo captures a unique era when Universal leaned heavily into practical effects, immersive storytelling, and live demonstration experiences to bring guests closer to the magic of filmmaking. Earthquake: The Big One placed guests directly into a simulated subway disaster, complete with collapsing infrastructure, fire, flooding, and intense shaking, making it one of the most memorable moments on the Studio Tour for decades. Seeing Gary Lezak in this context highlights how Universal collaborated with local television personalities to promote major attractions, giving audiences a famili...

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