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Double Burgers and Classic Cars at Bob's Big Boy
Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, California is a part of America's drive-in legacy. Join Lost LA host Nathan Masters and author and chef George Geary as they witness the bygone era of the 1940s come alive at its weekly car show and chat about the original double decker burger, possibly the inspiration for the Big Mac.
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