The Search for the Big W: Exploring Filming Locations of 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

🌍The movie 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' is a treasure hunt story where strangers come together in search of a hidden stash of money.

🎥The movie was shot all over Southern California and showcases the stunning landscapes of the region.

🚗The opening scene of the movie, featuring Smiler Grogan's car crash, was filmed on Highway 74 in the Palm Desert.

⛰️Many of the filming locations, such as the scenes with the gas station and the cliff, can still be identified today.

🚁The Big W, a major landmark in the movie, no longer exists in its original form, leaving a sense of mystery and nostalgia.

What is the movie 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' about?

—'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' is a comedy film where strangers come together in search of a hidden stash of money.

Where was the opening car crash scene filmed?

—The opening car crash scene was filmed on Highway 74 in the Palm Desert.

Are the filming locations still recognizable today?

—Yes, many of the filming locations, such as the gas station and the cliff, can still be identified today.

What happened to the Big W?

—The Big W, a major landmark in the movie, no longer exists in its original form, leaving a sense of mystery and nostalgia.

What makes 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' a classic movie?

—'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' is considered a classic movie due to its all-star cast, hilarious storyline, and memorable scenes.

00:00Introduction to the film, 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World', and the significance it holds to the creator.

00:03Overview of the plot, where strangers come together in search of a hidden stash of money.

00:10Explanation of the movie's setting in Southern California and the beauty of the landscapes captured on film.

00:22Starting the exploration of filming locations from the movie, beginning with the opening car crash scene on Highway 74 in the Palm Desert.

02:52Continuing the search for filming locations, including the gas station and the cliff scenes.

08:13Visiting Santa Rosita State Park, where parking lot scenes were filmed, and discussing the Big W.

09:41Sharing the challenge of finding evidence of the Big W and the speculation surrounding its existence.

11:18Final moments of the adventure, expressing gratitude to the viewers and acknowledging the mystery of the Big W.