Jesus Saves, the backstory

jesus-saves-blogdtown.jpgBlogdowntown's Eric Richardson explains why the Jesus Saves neon signs tower above the United Artists theatre on Broadway — and digs into their travels since the first sign appeared on the downtown skyline in 1935. Players in this Los Angeles history episode include the Church of the Open Door, Biola College and the late TV preacher Gene Scott, among others.

Photo: Eric Richardson


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