"Friends and Lovers" TV show opening sequence walk

Let's walk through the opening sequence of the 1970s TV show "Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers". Watch the first minute or so to see where we'll walk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGZdxpapaB4&t=66s

Here's the route:

1. The Beacon Hill Intro Spots:

• Start: 70 Charles St. Walk south, turn left on Chestnut St, left on Willow St, and right onto Acorn Street (Cobblestone hill scene).
• Walk to the end of Acorn St, turn left on W. Cedar St, and right into Louisburg Square (Mansion sidewalk scene).
• Head south out of the square down Mt. Vernon St, turn right on Charles St, and cross Beacon St into the Boston Public Garden (Swan boat and bench scene).

2. The Esplanade & The Dash:

• Exit the Public Garden, cross Beacon St, and take the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge over Storrow Drive directly onto the Charles River Esplanade. Walk past the Hatch Shell (Waterfront walking scene).
• Exit the Esplanade at the Dartmouth Street bridge. Walk straight down Dartmouth St, turn right on Huntington Ave, and left on Massachusetts Ave to arrive at Symphony Hall (The final destination).

3. The Direct Return:

• To head back, walk north on Massachusetts Ave all the way to Beacon St. Turn right on Beacon St, then left onto Charles St to finish back at number 70.

And some recommended photo locations:

Acorn Street: The Struggle Hill

• The Angle: Stand at the bottom of Acorn Street (at the intersection of Willow Street) looking up the hill toward West Cedar Street.
• The Shot: Use a lower camera angle or zoom in slightly from across the street. This mimics the opening shot where Paul Sand's character, Robert, looks up at the intimidating, steep cobblestone incline while clutching his massive double bass.

🏛️ Louisburg Square: The Elegant Sidewalk

• The Angle: Walk along the western sidewalk of Louisburg Square (the side closest to West Cedar Street), facing south toward Mount Vernon Street.
• The Shot: Frame your photo so the cobblestone road and the private fenced park are on one side, with the sweeping, bow-front Greek Revival mansions directly behind the subject. The show uses this exact stretch to emphasize the classic, wealthy architectural contrast of Beacon Hill as Robert lugs his instrument past the townhouses.

🌳 Boston Public Garden: The Swan Boat Bench

• The Angle: Locate the paved paths directly on the north side of the central lagoon, positioned between the George Washington Statue and the suspension footbridge.
• The Shot: Find a classic park bench that faces south across the water toward the Swan Boats. Position your camera to capture the subject resting on the bench with the lagoon, weeping willows, and the historic suspension bridge visible in the background—perfectly matching the "breather" scene before Robert checks his watch and panics.

⚓ The Charles River Esplanade: The Final Dash

• The Angle: Stand on the wide paved path right in front of the Hatch Shell, facing southwest toward the Longfellow Bridge.
• The Shot: Position the subject on the right side of the frame walking away from the camera, with the Charles River and the Cambridge skyline spanning across the background. This mirrors the wide, cinematic tracking shot where the credits roll as Robert realizes he is late and starts sprinting toward his gig.

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