The Magical Years

Before Universal Studios became one of the most recognized entertainment destinations in the world, it began as something far less certain: an experiment.

Jerry Green spent more than 25 years at Universal Studios, beginning as a tour guide and live-show host and eventually becoming Director of Entertainment. Along the way, he witnessed firsthand the growth of the studio tour, the evolution of live entertainment, and the creation of experiences that helped shape Universal Studios Hollywood and beyond.

Universal Studios: The Magical Years is part memoir and part behind-the-scenes history, filled with stories of the people, performances, triumphs, failures, laughter, and unforgettable moments that defined those early years.

It is a firsthand look at what it was like to help build something special while it was still becoming what the world now knows as Universal Studios Hollywood.