Brian Finkelstein

Emmy-nominated writer

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Emmy-nominated writer and performer

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Remember " Carmaggedon ?" That's when the 405 Freeway was shut down completely for entire weekends for replacement of the Mulholland Drive bridge.

Los Angeles: Eastside versus Westside

Remember " Carmaggedon ?" That's when the 405 Freeway was shut down completely for entire weekends for replacement of the Mulholland Drive bridge.

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