Meet One of the Last Elevator Operators in Los Angeles

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Ruben Pardo has been a professional elevator operator for 40 years. At 75, he's the oldest one in Los Angeles. He learned how to operate elevators from the "old-timers" and still remembers going to the movie theater to watch other "old-timers" like Humphrey Bogart and Gregory Peck. In this short documentary by Dress Code, Pardo reminds us of the simple joys in life and lets us know that he's "on the first floor" and "the doors are always open!"
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@Robert.Deeeee 7 жыл бұрын

"How's your day been?" "Up and down" I wonder how many times he's told that joke in the last 40 yrs?

@RuleOfThum42 7 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the building doesn't want to upgrade the elevator (yet), so that this good sir right here gets to continue working. His presence sure does add to the charm of this old complex.

@Chris-jt8zk 7 жыл бұрын

It kinda felt bittersweet, watching this, a very rare feeling. So thank you Sir Pardo and National Geographic for making this possible : )

@pineapple323 7 жыл бұрын

+The Living Dead What?

@nadiasn2012 7 жыл бұрын

I love his laughter its soooo sweet .. his inner peace.. now thats is a good soul 😍😍😍 love him

@Adrian-zg4wv 7 жыл бұрын

this man has been doing It for 40 years and still loves hi job, that's amazing. Some people can't even handle 1 year working

@lessilegers9610 5 жыл бұрын

Да, интересно как он так ещё любит свою работу)

@Lilacdaze77 7 жыл бұрын

Aww bless his heart, such a sweet man. I wished I could meet him someday

@phanmo-q8u 7 жыл бұрын

Such a strong beautiful person Respect

@Spills51 7 жыл бұрын

I bet he has some interesting stories from the job over all those years. Cool Guy!

@walkintruth01 Жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of riding the elevator while he was operating it when visiting the gallery 😊❤

@detroitgurl960 7 жыл бұрын

Awwww what a kind man! His views on Family, Life and Work are WONDERFUL!!! I bet he's seen a lot of things that he could write a Best Seller Book about!

@latoshastanfield5523 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Texas, and I have been blessed to grow up on the East Coast for part of my childhood and that was one of the most beautiful memories I had was being able to ride an elevator is operated by elevator operators. They would be dressed so grandly in their suits/uniforms and hats. They dressed in suits like ship captains, or pilots. Very grand indeed!

@MoroccoGamer 7 жыл бұрын

awesome man

@Cutestshoes 7 жыл бұрын

I hope they keep this hand operated elevator going. I lived in a building that had one of these elevators as a child, I think it's gone now. I wonder how many of these are left? Thank you Ruben Pardo for keeping this history alive.

@p01104 7 жыл бұрын

such a jovial man so much respect for him

@j.m7555 7 жыл бұрын

never knew you could learn things from old stopwatches 😶

@Pantheragatos 7 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty cool story. He seems like a nice guy, with lots of stories to tell ;-)

@suspendedanimation9458 7 жыл бұрын

This video is so good on so many levels.

@peachilla29 7 жыл бұрын

why is this breaking my heart???

@mickmarty2082 3 жыл бұрын

Bc it's sad. Unfortunately

@hackmamut 7 жыл бұрын

ahhh i want to hug him :3

@UjwalAnurag 7 жыл бұрын

Take a bow Mr. Elevator Man.

@VitalityMassage 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool.

@frankquezada5490 6 жыл бұрын

A true Angeleno Legend.

@mnuwaid 7 жыл бұрын

he might know the feeling of a animal which is about to extinct from the face of Earth.

@MichoMr90 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@maddiesheng3455 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@calvinkulit 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine if the lift was replaced

@samanthacastillo9033 7 жыл бұрын

His vibes are amazing! Awesome that he still loves his job :)

@Trol709 7 жыл бұрын

So charming ^^

@belindaedenfield883 7 жыл бұрын

make America GREAT again ♡

@sergeyivahnenko2693 7 жыл бұрын

on electronics can not hope now, and this elevator 100 years will work!

@nishitpatel9657 7 жыл бұрын

Sergey Ivahnenko cec

@suspendedanimation9458 7 жыл бұрын

I came here cuz i like it T^T

@ABerCul 6 ай бұрын

As a woman i would feel sp much safer with an ele operator.

@WOJENSEN 5 жыл бұрын

Where is this building?

@Dana_Danarosana 2 ай бұрын

The Desmund - 5514 Wilshire on the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles

@KalebDingmon 2 жыл бұрын

Super grateful and appreciative to say that operating an actual old school elevator is my job right now. (2022) One day I will be touring the globe singing my original music, and will come back to this video to reminisce on how far ive come. Im also going to make a day in the life video that you soon to be fans will see when I make it. Thank you God for allowing me to have a great 9pm-5pm until its my time. 🙏❤️🛗

@KamiInValhalla 7 жыл бұрын

Wonder what of person dislikes a video like this...

@marcelafernandes9091 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it seems obvious for many people but I am not sure about that. I'm Nelly operator = I'm an elevator operator? I am asking that because I will need to explain this video to someone:)

@captainobvious1415 7 жыл бұрын

See? Technology does take jobs, but creates new jobs in the process. Fully automated restaurants, here we come!

@gabrielandy9272 Жыл бұрын

as a yong person i can't understand whats the point of a elevator operator.

@HardKore5250 Жыл бұрын

Automated elevators are generally considered to be better than manual elevators in terms of safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Safety: Automated elevators are less likely to have accidents than manual elevators. This is because they are not operated by humans, who can make mistakes. Automated elevators also have safety features that prevent them from being overloaded or from moving if there is an obstruction in the way. Efficiency: Automated elevators are more efficient than manual elevators. This is because they can operate 24/7 without the need for a human operator. They can also be programmed to move to the most frequently used floors, which can save time and energy. Cost-effectiveness: Automated elevators are more cost-effective than manual elevators in the long run. This is because they require less maintenance and repairs. They also have a longer lifespan than manual elevators. However, there are some potential drawbacks to automated elevators. For example, they can be more expensive to install than manual elevators. They can also be more difficult to troubleshoot if they malfunction. Manual elevators are still used in some buildings, such as historic buildings or buildings with limited space. However, they are becoming increasingly rare as automated elevators become more affordable and reliable. Ultimately, the best type of elevator for a particular building will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the building, the number of floors, the budget, and the desired level of safety and efficiency.