What famous or infamous persons have you personally knew, shook hands with etc.?

[glennac]

I visited with Gov Lester Maddox of Georgia before he passed away and shook hands with Gov George Wallace twice. I also knew and talked with the brother of some infamous person who has been in the news as of late but passed away 14 years ago and another person who may be consider famous or infamous depending on your view point:whistle:.

I may let that out later. Anyhow let us know who you knew famous or infamous, etc. Thank you, thank you very much

[classical]

I have known and dealt with many sports figures since I was a child but those people mean nothing to me.

I have worked on A.J.Foyts systems on several of his car and motorcycles dealerships and three of his ranches. He by the way is an absolute AHOLE, pays well but a real ASS.

I have met several well-known musicians and actors over the years none that meant much to me but "famous" people really do not mean much to me.

When I was young I dated a girl that was a minor character in The Urban Cowboy, two that were cheerleaders for the Oilers in the mid 70's and one Playboy playmate June or Jul off 1977 or 1978.

I did get to meet and spend two hours with John Wayne when he was making The Hellfighters, he knew my father from WWII. My dad drove an ambulance in Fort Worth while in high school during the war, when stars came to town on bond tours ambulance drivers drove them around. He spent several days driving the Duke around and when he was in Houston during filming my dad called him. I got to spend two hours with the Duke now that was a big deal and I was in absolute AWE. The Duke was great very nice and friendly made a point to include me in the conversation.

[AC5096]

I have known and dealt with many sports figures since I was a child but those people mean nothing to me.

I have worked on A.J.Foyts systems on several of his car and motorcycles dealerships and three of his ranches. He by the way is an absolute AHOLE, pays well but a real ASS.

I have met several well-known musicians and actors over the years none that meant much to me but "famous" people really do not mean much to me.

When I was young I dated a girl that was a minor character in The Urban Cowboy, two that were cheerleaders for the Oilers in the mid 70's and one Playboy playmate June or Jul off 1977 or 1978.

I did get to meet and spend two hours with John Wayne when he was making The Hellfighters, he knew my father from WWII. My dad drove an ambulance in Fort Worth while in high school during the war, when stars came to town on bond tours ambulance drivers drove them around. He spent several days driving the Duke around and when he was in Houston during filming my dad called him. I got to spend two hours with the Duke now that was a big deal and I was in absolute AWE. The Duke was great very nice and friendly made a point to include me in the conversation.

Huh....!!:confused:

[printer2]

I told Robert Plant to get his arm off my coat (which was on the bar) as he was trying to pick up the bartender's girlfriend.

[glennac]

Huh....!!:confused:

Nice contribution there AC, perhaps you can explain your bewilderment with a reasonably concise post by classic. What gives?

If you can explain yourself then maybe you can contribute to this thread that is if you know of anyone of interest outside of your neighborhood bar that is.:grin2::bsing:

[glennac]

I told Robert Plant to get his arm off my coat (which was on the bar) as he was trying to pick up the bartender's girlfriend.

Well after all printer you are in Canada. We really can't expect you to know anyone of consequence. Perhaps you know of a few drunken natives or hippie pot smokers.:bump: Couldn't resist there.:grin2:

[classical]

There are some very interesting Canadians Glenn; one I always wanted to meet was the gentleman that wrote a song/letter to the American people back in the 60's. It was all about the benevolence of the American people to all of the peoples of the world in times of strife. Hearing it always made me feel terrific about our country.

Come to think of it Printer is an interesting person I would sit down to lunch with him, you also of course.

[ACFIXR]

Nice contribution there AC, perhaps you can explain your bewilderment with a reasonably concise post by classic. What gives?

If you can explain yourself then maybe you can contribute to this thread that is if you know of anyone of interest outside of your neighborhood bar that is.:grin2::bsing:

Speaking of neighborhood bars................I have had the pleasure of drinking with Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan), Bobby and Al Unser and others who I had no clue about.:cheers: Tarzan would belt out a loud jungle call after a few.:cheers:

[printer2]

Well after all printer you are in Canada. We really can't expect you to know anyone of consequence. Perhaps you know of a few drunken natives or hippie pot smokers.:bump: Couldn't resist there.:grin2:

Haven't known either for a long time. Probably not since back in the day when I met Mr. Plant.

[Tool-Slinger]

Haven't known either for a long time. Probably not since back in the day when I met Mr. Plant.
If you ever meet Red-Green, you should tell him I am one of his biggest fans.

[SolarMike]

I met Red once about 10 years ago, got instructions for rustproofing my car with linoleum and duct tape. Works pretty well.

[AC5096]

Nice contribution there AC, perhaps you can explain your bewilderment with a reasonably concise post by classic. What gives?

If you can explain yourself then maybe you can contribute to this thread that is if you know of anyone of interest outside of your neighborhood bar that is.:grin2::bsing:

Marion Morrison never served in the military.

[classical]

Marion Morrison never served in the military.

Blow it out your ***;who cares I doubt you did either.

[classical]

Speaking of neighborhood bars................I have had the pleasure of drinking with Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan), Bobby and Al Unser and others who I had no clue about.:cheers: Tarzan would belt out a loud jungle call after a few.:cheers:

I would have liked to me Weissmuller seemed a down to earth guy.

[classical]

If you ever meet Red-Green, you should tell him I am one of his biggest fans.

PArdon my ignorance but who is red-green?

[AC5096]

Blow it out your ***;who cares I doubt you did either.

Aren't we a little testy this morning.:grin2:

[SolarMike]

PArdon my ignorance but who is red-green?

Google the Red Green show. Comes out of Ontario and is a big hit in a lot of places in the Canada and the US. quite funny.

[SolarMike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVZWobW6rGE&feature=related

Here is one youtube clip, there are a lot more

[printer2]

Google the Red Green show. Comes out of Ontario and is a big hit in a lot of places in the Canada and the US. quite funny.

Funny mainly to the geeky techie type of crowd.


Oh yeah, forgot where I am.

[motoguy128]

Marion Morrison never served in the military.

Try reading the entire post regarding John Wayne. "served" was used loosely. It was during the war doing war related activities, selling war bonds. You can't fight a war without money. Not a true sacrifice, but still very important. It was a War Bond tour and the guy's father was an ambulance driver that was driving these guys around.

[Tool-Slinger]

PArdon my ignorance but who is red-green?
Arguably one of the best comedy shows ever made. As mechanics or techs, our opinion on this will be seriously biased. Red Green spends his time at 'the lodge' and takes on all sorts of man-projects. Often involving duct-tape, "the handyman's secret weapon". I know you like cinema, this is worth renting a season if you do that sort of thing. Some folks like it, some HVAC guys just love it. I do. I actually used to work with a guy who had red/green one each suspenders just as the show's main character. It is a show about manhood. Sort of, I guess.

[qwerty hvac]

Is Red Green the guy who says " if you can't be handsome at least you can be handy?". If that is the guy we use to get a good laugh from his show. I had Jarod the Subway guy over for dinner a few years back. My brother in law was his PR guy and they were in town. Really nice guy. He loved real Buffalo wings and pizza.


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[Tool-Slinger]

Is Red Green the guy who says " if you can't be handsome at least you can be handy?". If that is the guy we use to get a good laugh from his show. I had Jarod the Subway guy over for dinner a few years back. My brother in law was his PR guy and they were in town. Really nice guy. He loved real Buffalo wings and pizza.


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"if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" That is classic red green.

[qwerty hvac]

That line is awesome. I still use it from time to time. Lol


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[hearthman]

Miss Universe 1980 Shawn Weatherly. She was my date at my high school jr/sr. dance.

[AC5096]

Try reading the entire post regarding John Wayne. "served" was used loosely. It was during the war doing war related activities, selling war bonds. You can't fight a war without money. Not a true sacrifice, but still very important. It was a War Bond tour and the guy's father was an ambulance driver that was driving these guys around.

I stand corrected.

My apologies to Classical.

[Tool-Slinger]

I stand corrected.

My apologies to Classical.
Admirable response.

We are all friends here.

[Mr Bill]

Back in the early 60's my Grandfather worked for the Sheriffs dept. in Houston, and we always got into the Rodeos at the Sam Houston Coliseum for free, and always had great seats. It was actually at one time called the "Houston Fat Stock Show". I shook hands with Chuck Connors, Roy Rogers, James Arness, Eddie Arnold, couple more I can't remember but I was like 10 to 12 years old. I used to Love riding in the old Salt Grass trail ride from Brenham, Tx. into Houston, into Memorial Park back in the 60's. At one time my Dad was the President of the Salt Grass trail riders association, man to turn back the clock to those days, I think I would give an arm. :grin2:

[engineerdave]

Wow! Some of you guys have really rubbed elbows with true American icons. The closest I ever got to The Duke is there are a few little watering holes out around Maricopa where local legend says he used to hang out. So I guess I might possibly have had a beer on the same stool, bellied up to the same bar, as John Wayne. Maybe.

This past year I met Herman Cain and both the former and current Las Vegas Mayors Goodman.

Forgot one.... my 8 year old daughter got a form letter from the President.

[classical]

Back in the early 60's my Grandfather worked for the Sheriffs dept. in Houston, and we always got into the Rodeos at the Sam Houston Coliseum for free, and always had great seats. It was actually at one time called the "Houston Fat Stock Show". I shook hands with Chuck Connors, Roy Rogers, James Arness, Eddie Arnold, couple more I can't remember but I was like 10 to 12 years old. I used to Love riding in the old Salt Grass trail ride from Brenham, Tx. into Houston, into Memorial Park back in the 60's. At one time my Dad was the President of the Salt Grass trail riders association, man to turn back the clock to those days, I think I would give an arm. :grin2:

Yeah those were the good days; I have not been to the Rodeo since the mid-70’s.

This will mean nothing to anyone but Houstonian's I meet Kitterik. I also meet a few of the Matadors back when we had Portuguese’s bull fights in the Dome, man you talk about having cojones; those guys were amazing and fearsome.

[Mr Bill]

Yeah those were the good days; I have not been to the Rodeo since the mid-70’s.

This will mean nothing to anyone but Houstonian's I meet Kitterik. I also meet a few of the Matadors back when we had Portuguese’s bull fights in the Dome, man you talk about having cojones; those guys were amazing and fearsome.

Al, my "rich" aunt and uncle "we were Po Folks" bought my cousin and I tickets to see the Beatles in the Sam Houston Coliseum back in 1965, I think the tickets were like $5-$7 something like that. We sleep in line all night long in sleeping bags, and they brought us food. Great concert, the only problem was you could not hear one word the Beatles were singing for all the screaming. They did not have the kind of equipment back then they do now days. I bet my cousin in Alabama probably still has her ticket stub, I gave mine to a Charity Auction for the "The Sunshine Kids" kids with cancer, out at Wild Bill's on Kuykendahl, when it was wild Bill's, it sold for over $300.00. I hated to part with it, but it was for a good cause, and the topper was, the person that bought it, gave it back to the auction to sell it again.

Yes Kitterik and Cadet Don, wow the memories, I think Kitterik was on Channel 13, heck Dave Ward was probably working there back then, he has been there for about as long as I can remember.

[printer2]

"if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" That is classic red green.

In our shop we say 'if you can't be handy at least be handsome.' We send our good looking guy to take care of the calls where there is not much you can do to fix a lousy system. At least the women that complain take being let down better.

[glennac]

double post

[glennac]

Regardless of what “some” will try to imply, I will tell of this interesting encounter. I met Jerry Ray in 1980 in Georgia. Jerry’s brother was James Earl Ray. Jerry was not exactly unblemished having served time in prison for robbery himself.

I had to ask him about his brother serving a life sentence at Brushy Mt. State Prison in Tenn. He didn’t comment on the killing of King or his flight to avoid capture but commented on James’ escape from prison with several others back in 77.

James was the last one caught after being on the lamb for three days. He said that James couldn’t get word out of the escape since it came down fast otherwise there would have been some “folks” waiting for him to whisk him away and of course he would have been there too. I found it interesting talking the brother of James Earl Ray. Thank you very much

[keeplearnin]

jaclynn Smith
Paula Abdul
Emilio Estevez
Gary Coleman
50 cent
steve Garvey
wesley snipes
Al Bundy
Dude from AAA insurance commercials
Cuba Junior gooding
That tall yugoslavian from the lakers.
6 million dollar woman. what's her name
Tom Arnold
His fat x wife rosanne
Seen Brat Pitt and wife rollin down hollywood blvd.
Seen Michael Jackson in MTV tapping -that was cool-
A few others I can't remember
Oh the Bar tender Isiach from the Love Boat.
Been to Gregory Pecks house post Mortem
Been to Oj's house post murder.

[classical]

jaclynn Smith
Paula Abdul
Emilio Estevez
Gary Coleman
50 cent
steve Garvey
wesley snipes
Al Bundy
Dude from AAA insurance commercials
Cuba Junior gooding
That tall yugoslavian from the lakers.
6 million dollar woman. what's her name
Tom Arnold
His fat x wife rosanne
Seen Brat Pitt and wife rollin down hollywood blvd.
Seen Michael Jackson in MTV tapping -that was cool-
A few others I can't remember
Oh the Bar tender Isiach from the Love Boat.
Been to Gregory Pecks house post Mortem
Been to Oj's house post murder.

Jacklyn is very cool I think her Mom lives in Houston

Paula would be fun to meet.

Gregory Peck now there was a man I would like to have meet and talked with.

[classical]

Regardless of what “some” will try to imply, I will tell of this interesting encounter. I met Jerry Ray in 1980 in Georgia. Jerry’s brother was James Earl Ray. Jerry was not exactly unblemished having served time in prison for robbery himself.

I had to ask him about his brother serving a life sentence at Brushy Mt. State Prison in Tenn. He didn’t comment on the killing of King or his flight to avoid capture but commented on James’ escape from prison with several others back in 77.

James was the last one caught after being on the lamb for three days. He said that James couldn’t get word out of the escape since it came down fast otherwise there would have been some “folks” waiting for him to whisk him away and of course he would have been there too. I found it interesting talking the brother of James Earl Ray. Thank you very much

Seeing you are both in the KKK I believe you.:whistle::grin2:

[keeplearnin]

Jacklyn is very cool I think her Mom lives in Houston

Paula would be fun to meet.

Gregory Peck now there was a man I would like to have meet and talked with.

Yes Jacklynn is from Houston. I repaired an air conditioner for her bedroom. It was a two ton unit. Her house was absolutely huge.

[glennac]

Seeing you are both in the KKK I believe you.:whistle::grin2:

That my dear friend is a false statement, I’m surprised it came from you. Can’t be to cautious on this forum especially when you share some past experience that can be interpreted differently.

But seeing as how I have always been shall we say on the “right” and defend the South and State’s Rights I can see this being assumed by liberals and in general non Southerners. No problem I have a thick hide. Thank you very much

[ControlsInMT]

Back in the early 60's my Grandfather worked for the Sheriffs dept. in Houston, and we always got into the Rodeos at the Sam Houston Coliseum for free, and always had great seats. It was actually at one time called the "Houston Fat Stock Show". I shook hands with Chuck Connors, Roy Rogers, James Arness, Eddie Arnold, couple more I can't remember but I was like 10 to 12 years old. I used to Love riding in the old Salt Grass trail ride from Brenham, Tx. into Houston, into Memorial Park back in the 60's. At one time my Dad was the President of the Salt Grass trail riders association, man to turn back the clock to those days, I think I would give an arm. :grin2:

Hey Mr. Bill, my late grandfather was Chief down there in Galena Park for a whole bunch of years. Willard Cook.

Only partial famous person I ever met was Bozo the Clown!:gah:

[classical]

That my dear friend is a false statement, I’m surprised it came from you. Can’t be to cautious on this forum especially when you share some past experience that can be interpreted differently.

But seeing as how I have always been shall we say on the “right” and defend the South and State’s Rights I can see this being assumed by liberals and in general non Southerners. No problem I have a thick hide. Thank you very much

It was a joke son.

[keeplearnin]

Oh yea Lenny Cravitz, He owns a house in the French Quarter, I worked on his pos heater.

[glennac]

It was a joke son.

OK:whistle: but you should have used the :bump: and or :cheers: after the comment then I would have taken it that way not just a :grin2:. Thank you, thank you very much

[newoldtech]

OK:whistle: but you should have used the :bump: and or :cheers: after the comment then I would have taken it that way not just a :grin2:. Thank you, thank you very much


You mean you're not in the Klan?.... :grin2: :cheers: :bump:

I used all three :yes:

[glennac]

In my hurry I forgot one important thing out that Jerry Ray told me. He said that James Earl Ray had killed before and for the "government". This is Jerry's story.

James was in the Army in 49 stationed in W Germany and got himself in a bind and was up for court marshall. The deal was that an officer told him that he would get him off the hook if he would "take care of" a Negro soldier who was causing a lot of trouble.

He did the deed and charges were dropped and he received an honorable discharge. This has since then also been reported in a book by another one of James Earl Ray's brothers. Jerry then claimed that James took out King for someone also and thought it was the FBI since J Edgar Hoover was trying his best at character assassination of King anyhow.

Hoover said (http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10A17F9385E147A93CBA8178AD95F40 8685F9) this to reporters in November 1964 just before King went to accept the "Nobel Peace Prize". "Dr. Martin Luther King is the most notorious liar in the country." Interesting theory about the King assassination though. Wanted to finish the whole story there. Thank you, thank you very much

[bb]

Speaking of neighborhood bars................I have had the pleasure of drinking with Johnny Weismuller (Tarzan), Bobby and Al Unser and others who I had no clue about.:cheers: Tarzan would belt out a loud jungle call after a few.:cheers:


His Tarzan's chimp died only recently. Lived to be 80.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2079272/Tarzan-chimp-Cheetah-dies-aged-80-But-real-star-old.html

Have met BB King as have many around the MS delta have. Every year he plays a free concert in Indianola.

[Gib's Son]

Neil Diamond.
Gerry Garcia and band,(the Dead)
Frank and Dwelal Zappa,
All of the Red Hot Chllie Peppers,
The person that hires ALL entertainment for Disney ( I cant wont divulge name publicly out of courtesy)
Members of Black Sabbath...less Ozzie....Ronnie erra.
Steve Ray Vaughn,
Jeff Beck....man I miss my connections is So.Cal. cause there is more.

Yeah, I was very connected in the music industry...and I blew it...(sigh)

[Cooked]

Lucille Ball, when I was very young.
A bunch of the Dallas Cowboys including Troy Aikman, Emmit Smith and Jerry Jones.
Joann Worley
Both John Stossil and Dan Rather in Central Park in Manhattan.
George W. Bush when he owned the Texas Rangers.
A handful of guys I served in Air Force with who went on to become bigshot commanders and Pentagon officials

Out of the thousands of homes and businesses I've been in I can't recall ever doing a "famous person" service call.

[keeplearnin]

Neil Diamond.
Gerry Garcia and band,(the Dead)
Frank and Dwelal Zappa,
All of the Red Hot Chllie Peppers,
The person that hires ALL entertainment for Disney ( I cant wont divulge name publicly out of courtesy)
Members of Black Sabbath...less Ozzie....Ronnie erra.
Steve Ray Vaughn,
Jeff Beck....man I miss my connections is So.Cal. cause there is more.

Yeah, I was very connected in the music industry...and I blew it...(sigh)
Or you didn't blow it enough?:grin2::grin2::grin2::grin2: Black sabath without Ozzy= no black sabath at all.......... RJD was good though.

[walterc]

Sat and had a talk and a beer with George Strait before he became famous. I'm sure he doesn't remember, it was in the early/mid 70's.

Jimmy Peters- who very few know about, who wrote country songs back in the 60's-70's, such as "Green Snakes on the Ceiling". I worked A/C with him for a while. http://www.davejorgenson.com/more_live.htm
He was to introduce me to John Denver when he died in 83.

And then there's Billie Bob Joe Bob. He is famous here for throwing a cow turd farther than anyone else. :cheers:

[classical]

I forgot the most famous person I ever meet, wait for it, ROBOTEQ in fact he had dinner at my house with a lesser celebrity MR. BILL.

I also forgot I dated Lisa Hartman a few times.

[Gib's Son]

Or you didn't blow it enough?:grin2::grin2::grin2::grin2: Black sabath without Ozzy= no black sabath at all.......... RJD was good though.

I agree. The only post ozzy album that was worth a hoot was Heaven and Hell. I quit buying then after Mob Rules.

My wife me Ozzy before we knew each other. Said he destroyed the hotel room when he left; she was a manger at the time.

[Gib's Son]

I forgot the most INFAMOUS person I ever meet, wait for it, ROBOTEQ in fact he had dinner at my house with a lesser celebrity MR. BILL.

I also forgot I dated Lisa Hartman a few times.

There, I fixed it for you. :grin2:

[classical]

There, I fixed it for you. :grin2:

Thank You!!!

[keeplearnin]

I agree. The only post ozzy album that was worth a hoot was Heaven and Hell. I quit buying then after Mob Rules.

My wife me Ozzy before we knew each other. Said he destroyed the hotel room when he left; she was a manger at the time.

sounds like a party.

[gevans]

Miss Universe 1980 Shawn Weatherly
Hey Heathman, she grew up on Calhoun Street, just a few blocks from where I live... never met her.
Marina Navratilova: my only celebrity service call. Fixed her dishwasher in Va Beach.
Hope Anderson, Miss Louisiana: I ate supper with her at my sister's house 2 years ago, before she was crowned. She was a runner up last month in the Miss America. She's totally beautiful, inside and out.
Barbara Bush: she was sitting in first class on a commericial flight. All her security guys got on first, they were wearing the oversized jackets with big automatic hawg legs underneath.
Mark Hadsell, Challenger astronaut I went to school with.
Several more I'm sure, but famous people don't do much for me. Hope was the only execption to that!