Hope you enjoy this week's video. Let me know your thoughts on Leona, and who you would like to see. We are working on many videos for the next few months and will be back on Saturday as Sunday is the two year Anniversary of her death we will be looking at her final days. Thanks so much for your support, it means everything.
My mother worked for Leona and Harry in the 70’s. She was their banquet manager and oversaw the daily lounge business. I went to private high school in Manhattan, we were not rich, but my mother wanted to keep me away from the public school where kids were dropping out and getting high all day. Every day after school I’d go to the Park Lane Hotel to stay with my mom at work before we’d go home together. Leona was wonderful to both of us. Leona would always come by, ask me how I was, how school was, what I would I like for dinner to eat, chat with my mother briefly, then go to wherever she’d go at work. This went on for a few years and Leona was ALWAYS super nice. I can’t speak to other reports about her, only to what I personally experienced.
@@MythicMindScape21 one more thing about her…, it was actually Donald Trump who got her branded as “the Queen of Mean” with his newspaper connections in the City. He was extremely jealous of her husband Harry Helmsley, who owned his Hotels and properties free and clear of any legal claims and he was a billionaire in very good standing and reputation. Trump wanted some of his properties but she wouldn’t sell. When Harry died, Trump began to increase his attacks against her, even got her in trouble with the IRS. He was seething that Leona inherited the empire and as a businesswoman, presided over it. That set him off because when Harry was alive he never did anything. She really loved Harry, they were very close, but she didn’t handle all her husband’s business, so when he died, it fell to her and she suddenly had to do it. I remember all this because my mother remained friendly with her.
The Helmsley Palace was the most classy hotel/event space I have ever experienced. The company I worked for held luncheon seminars there. The decor, the table settings, the banquet staff, the food, the fresh flower arrangements, everywhere, and even the restrooms were perfect.
She did leave five million in Trust and 5 million in cash each for two of her grandchildren. The majority of her money she left to charity, so that’s something
She apparently wanted the bulk to go to animal charities but of course the courts got involved and funneled it to the people/places they preferred. The animal charities got something like 1% of what was intended.
I remember, during her heyday, a quote attribute to Leona--"only little people pay taxes." Naturally, New Yorkers did not find this endearing, to say the least.
Who's to judge? She had a tough childhood and we don't know the details. She had scars but she learned to be ruthless, work hard and to rely on herself. She made it to the top.of NYC and left both her grandchildren 10 million each and left millions to charity. Not bad Leona.
She was right; only “little people” pay taxes. Which is still the case, to this day. The tax laws are saturated with tax loopholes available to the rich.
@@MythicMindScape21 Nah ... I sometimes think I get a wee bit florid m'self and then I think .... meh, you love it or you hate it, I don't really mind. I love the architecture of wordsmithing, the scaffolding of thoughts. It's the editing which is the bitch :) . I reckon there's too much dumbing down these days, keep it up!
@@heretik111 :) Yes editing is a nightmare I agree. But sometimes I can go too far with the scripts alliteration and rhythm especially for a video on Leona. I know it alienates some viewers. In videos like Margaret I am focused on the story as there is so much to tell, here I did go a bit over board. :) I even had a small chuckle at just how much it was at times. I'm happy you noticed.
Wow taking $ for a loan on your deceased son AND kicking his wife and child out of their home! This lady was pure evil. She def deserved the loneliness she got at the end of her life. You can't take it with you 💎👑
I don’t understand this question for too much money.Enough to live comfortably,leave a little for your children and make others happy .Being charitable,is the most unbelievable feeling especially when it’s done directly for no monetary gain.Be kind ,Help others who deserve it,You can’t take it with you,No matter what anyone says .
Another fantastic job!! I've been trying to think of a few people I might like to see you cover; so far I've come up w/ ... Heidi Fleiss, Sybil Dorsett, Louella Parsons, Heda Hopper & The Dionne Quintuplets. I'm SO enjoying your videos! Can't wait til the next one!
Leona was a wonderful kind person who was greatly misunderstood.... Few people have the ambition guts determination and know-how to go as high up the ladder as she clawed her way to get These types of people are usually perfectionists and anything less she would have no part of. This woman left tens of millions to charity upon her death. She was so greatly misunderstood but she had heart and soul of a crusader. I mourn her passing all these many years ago and I pray for her soul that she's at peace.
What a SAD, SAD woman!!!! To treat the Widow of her son in such a manner, not to mention the Grandchild, speaks VOLUMES as to how EVIL this woman was!!!! She was a GOLD DIGGER and Gold Diggers usually come to a BITTER END!!!! Hope Harry's ex was around to see Leona's FALL!!!!
Next Saturday. This week, is the anniversary of the Queen's passing and wanted to do a video on her. Then midweek I wanted to look at an Amazing woman; America's first Prima ballerina, and then on the 15th will be Margaret.
I do think she was greedy and ruthless but I think most wealthy people are. It’s really sad that they went after her and not her nemesis donny the scab. It seems they went after her because of her gender. They never went after her nemesis like they did to her!!
I have just discovered your channel. I recall hearing about Leona having a fellow inmate serve her as a "butler" while she was in prison 😂 I appreciate your writing which is great and I enjoyed the narration and the low background music. I'm about to start binging on your other videos ❤ May your channel grow to hundreds of thousands of subscribers 👍💐 Greetings from Quebec City, Canada 🇨🇦
Her husband had some sort of requirement to keep her weight down. As a woman who has had weight issues almost all my life, it can make you very irritable.
What profits a person who gains the world, yet loses their soul? You can’t take it with you. Better to live well, love big, and leave a legacy that inspires others to do the same.
" It's the only Palace in the world where the Queen stands guard " . That particular Queen must've been having a midnight snack when they were so violently intruded upon , or maybe they were expected 🤔 🤷♀️. Thank you for another great presentation ❤😊
I remember Leona Hensley well. Back in my mid twenties, I lived and worked in NYC. My career was in Hotel Management and at one point worked at the Hensley Palace Hotel at 69th. and Madison, I believe it was. At any rate, I worked for her and was familiar with her way of operating her business. Not to mention, her personally and how she behaved to staff and the general public. First, I must admit that she was a very smart business woman in many ways. Leona had an excellent product and knew exactly how to advertise the brand. At one point, earlier in my time at the Hemsley Palace Hotel, I respected and admired her. However, as time passed, I got to know who she really was and that was “ the queen of mean “. She was rootless. Her story from rags to riches was so true. I remember a true story about Leona that was amongst the employees, particularly, her chauffeur and the doorman at both the HPH and the Park Lane Hotel ( where she lived in the penthouse for many years on Central Park South), had a special code as it were. Whenever the Chauffeur arrived at either property, if his hat was off, then, Leona WAS NOT in the car. And if the driver’s hat was on, she WAS IN THE CAR. Well… one day, it was an especially hot day in NYC, the driver pulled up in front of the HPH with his hat OFF and with Leona IN THE CAR and the doorman walked up to the car and said, “ WHERE’S THE BITC- ? “ and to the doorman’s surprise Leona lowered her back tinted window and said, “ THE BITC- IS HERE AND YOU’RE FIRED “. MANY MANY OCCASIONS SIMILAR TO THIS OCCURD. Leona would terminate staff at the drop of a hat sort of speak. She was a mean and hateful person. It’s a real shame because her husband Harry Hemsley was a GREAT GUY/ BUSINESS MAN.
She was the most arrogant woman I ever met. When I told he "NO" to go on the liquor license at Harleys Sandcastles Hotel in Sarasota Florida, she ordered me off her property screaming at me calling me a fool.
What happened to the other $10 million? Did her grandchildren ever get a dime? How old was Trouble when he passed?? Thanks for posting. Nice documentary...kind of short, but I really I liked it!
I have to say that the Helmsley Palace was one of the nicest hotels that I have stayed; the staff was excellent. Leona Helmsley was a horrible human being! (However ..... She was probably right about Trump and Trump about her) Harry Helmsley was a good businessman But he was an old fool conquered by lust and flattery (They say there is no fool like a rich old fool. It applies equally to men and women) Leona had great PR agents. But eventually, even they couldn't keep ahead of her nastiness towards just about anyone she had to deal with on a regular basis; as well as her outbursts (towards the staff) in front of the guests. It was rumored that Harry was thinking about leaving Leona because he was just too tired and too sick to deal with her anymore. He wanted to enjoy his retirement and his few waning years. (Did you run across any of that in your research?)
Slight correction to your video -- Leona was not born in Brooklyn but in Marbletown, NY, very close to Rhinebeck and Hyde Park, just north of Poughkeepsie. The family did move to Brooklyn when she was still young and that's where she was raised.
She wasn't lying when she said only little people pay taxes that applies to today Trump is an example of that he's only for the rich while the poor struggle day to day to make ends meet Lord Jesus.
Leona fainted on the courthouse steps. Harry was judged too enfeebled to be tried. There were convictions and appeals, but in the end Leona had to serve 18 months in jail
I was ALMOST Liking her, until I heard the kicking out of the dead sons wife & child.. but, other than that, I feel like maybe she was so mean because she was a woman &’it took that to be respected.. STILL.. NO GOOD EXCUSE for that meanness ..She DID leave money to charity & illsay , anyone who provides for their animal in that way, they can not be THAT horrid
0:55 The guy on her right, with the red tie, is that Alan Dershowitz? The elite lawyer and Harvard prof who fussed and cried when nobody in Martha’s Vineyard wanted to hang out with him when he aligned himself with trump? Wouldn’t be surprised if it was, Leona Helmsley was just like trump. A horrible, terrible human.
Yes it is. When there is an Epstein, a Von Bulow, an OJ he is sure to be there. I truly wonder how a man such as him can sleep. Knowing he has helped free some of the worst people of our time.
@@MythicMindScape21hey, I like the OTT verbiage. Suitable for that cartoon villain…Trump in a skirt & pearls. Follow your instincts with the videos, always spot on.
Well well I sure do remember this woman, she was not nice at all except for "Trouble" her lucky dog. Many times I have noticed that women of humble beginnings sure learn their way around how to reach high no matter who they trample along the way. I did not remember about the death of her only son. What is written is she left 5 million in trust to each of her two eldest grand children plus 5 million in cash. None to her youngest two grandchildren, however the WILL was contested and finally in keeping quiet about the inheritance, 6 million was given to Craig and Meegan Panzirer. I think Leona had the opportunity of leaving a good legacy and remembrance; had she lived a decent caring life, work on charities and not concentrate and flaunt her opulence and wealth. In the end, all that glitz left nothing but a bad image of the woman. I saw Lawyer Alan Deshowitz on some photos not a popular man either, and there was her main rival, no comment there might not be good. Thank you for very interesting stories. How about a beautiful woman Dina Merrill? for your lovely long list. Take care. ❤ enjoy them all.
Thank you for the comment, and what you say is right. As for Dina, I have added her. Hopefully one day I will get to to all the videos. My list is long, but they are mostly fun to make, and learn about. I'd love to one day tell all these women's stories. Thanks for your constant support and advice.
@@ruthdevisser2526 I don't trust you dear. Wanna bet? You are a Trump hater Why do you hate like that? It's not good for you. There are many politicians I don't agree with but I don't hate them Could it possibly be you are envious of all 45 has?
I get people without God love animals but despise fellow human beings. It’s terrible to not love your fellows. Animals don’t need your money, people do. Js
Another excellent watch,I'm from the UK, so didn't know to much about her life.someone once said to understand a person's world view,is to see the world as it was when they were 18. In her case a world in turmoil, and her hard start in life.but this does not excuse her later behaviour. But to some in society she is seen as a gold digging serial marrier, where as to some in society trumps similar behaviour marks him out as a successful alpha male.but are they are they any different?plus Trump had all the advantages in the start of his life.
Yes, there are contradictions, consider all of all the impoverished peers in your country that married rich american heiresses who were title hunting in the 19th century. Sometimes both got what they wanted, sometimes people were left with nothing. Leona and Harry were definitely happy together there is no doubt about that.
@MythicMindScape21 I think you are right on both counts there.even today if people get married it could be for money power ,status , just as they did in the 19th century.time moves on but the motives stay the same.
Yes, she was in the TV movie, so we used some images from the movie and scenes; as finding your Leona was rather difficult. Hope it did not take away from your enjoyment.
@@libertygiveme1987 I’m not going to delve into conjecture regarding Trump. Leona was driven, and played the game most women were never able to…..and excelled.
Hope you enjoy this week's video. Let me know your thoughts on Leona, and who you would like to see. We are working on many videos for the next few months and will be back on Saturday as Sunday is the two year Anniversary of her death we will be looking at her final days. Thanks so much for your support, it means everything.
Haven't watched it yet but can't wait to!!
Kicking her daughter in law and grandchild out after her son died tells me what kind of person she was. Great video!
Yes, she wanted nothing to do with them.
And notice how, as she got older, she got more and more evil looking?
Indunno daughter in law might have been trash.
We csnt judge that
Glad to find out the grandchildren did get money. They are not allowed to talk about her publicly.
@@mallorys549 i dont like it.
She kept two out of the will. And kept two in.
Theres a reason she did that.
My mother worked for Leona and Harry in the 70’s. She was their banquet manager and oversaw the daily lounge business. I went to private high school in Manhattan, we were not rich, but my mother wanted to keep me away from the public school where kids were dropping out and getting high all day. Every day after school I’d go to the Park Lane Hotel to stay with my mom at work before we’d go home together. Leona was wonderful to both of us. Leona would always come by, ask me how I was, how school was, what I would I like for dinner to eat, chat with my mother briefly, then go to wherever she’d go at work. This went on for a few years and Leona was ALWAYS super nice. I can’t speak to other reports about her, only to what I personally experienced.
Thank you for sharing your own story and interactions.
@@MythicMindScape21 one more thing about her…, it was actually Donald Trump who got her branded as “the Queen of Mean” with his newspaper connections in the City. He was extremely jealous of her husband Harry Helmsley, who owned his Hotels and properties free and clear of any legal claims and he was a billionaire in very good standing and reputation. Trump wanted some of his properties but she wouldn’t sell. When Harry died, Trump began to increase his attacks against her, even got her in trouble with the IRS. He was seething that Leona inherited the empire and as a businesswoman, presided over it. That set him off because when Harry was alive he never did anything. She really loved Harry, they were very close, but she didn’t handle all her husband’s business, so when he died, it fell to her and she suddenly had to do it. I remember all this because my mother remained friendly with her.
Thank you. It is so easy for people to say nasty things about others. Usually out of spite.
Thank you for sharing your sunny experience with Leona.
The Helmsley Palace was the most classy hotel/event space I have ever experienced. The company I worked for held luncheon seminars there. The decor, the table settings, the banquet staff, the food, the fresh flower arrangements, everywhere, and even the restrooms were perfect.
She lost her soul in her quest for wealth.
She did leave five million in Trust and 5 million in cash each for two of her grandchildren. The majority of her money she left to charity, so that’s something
She apparently wanted the bulk to go to animal charities but of course the courts got involved and funneled it to the people/places they preferred. The animal charities got something like 1% of what was intended.
My cousin went to law school to help animals. Noble, I guess, but no money in it. Animals don’t really need you maybe.
I remember, during her heyday, a quote attribute to Leona--"only little people pay taxes." Naturally, New Yorkers did not find this endearing, to say the least.
Yes, she did say that. She voiced out loud what many people of her wealth think. Sadly it still seems to be the case in our world today.
I think Trump has said that too. Something else he purloined
That quote made her famous: "Only little people pay taxes"
To be quite wealthy and mean to others, and not giving to the poor and unfortunate is a great sin.😮
Who's to judge? She had a tough childhood and we don't know the details. She had scars but she learned to be ruthless, work hard and to rely on herself. She made it to the top.of NYC and left both her grandchildren 10 million each and left millions to charity.
Not bad Leona.
She was right; only “little people” pay taxes. Which is still the case, to this day. The tax laws are saturated with tax loopholes available to the rich.
Sure, Bezos pays nothing, none of the rich do. She simply said the quiet thing out loud.
And Trump has followed her lead.
Nobody talks about a man that is ruthless. Good for you Leona😀
The same was done to Empress Wu Zetian
I once worked for a boss that we nicknamed the "Leona Helmsley of Telemarketing."
To quote the ubiquitous adage "You reap what you sow" I guess. (I'm loving the alliteration btw 🙂)
Thank you, it is interesting you notice that. Sometimes I think I overdo it; but it makes it fun to write.
@@MythicMindScape21 Nah ... I sometimes think I get a wee bit florid m'self and then I think .... meh, you love it or you hate it, I don't really mind. I love the architecture of wordsmithing, the scaffolding of thoughts. It's the editing which is the bitch :) . I reckon there's too much dumbing down these days, keep it up!
@@heretik111 :) Yes editing is a nightmare I agree. But sometimes I can go too far with the scripts alliteration and rhythm especially for a video on Leona. I know it alienates some viewers. In videos like Margaret I am focused on the story as there is so much to tell, here I did go a bit over board. :) I even had a small chuckle at just how much it was at times. I'm happy you noticed.
I absolutely love your story telling. Thank you❤
Thank you so much.
No queen just mean
Thank you for sharing Leona’s story and your research on her great commentary❤
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.
Wow taking $ for a loan on your deceased son AND kicking his wife and child out of their home! This lady was pure evil. She def deserved the loneliness she got at the end of her life. You can't take it with you 💎👑
In the end it is not possessions but the memories you leave behind that matter...
I don’t understand this question for too much money.Enough to live comfortably,leave a little for your children and make others happy .Being charitable,is the most unbelievable feeling especially when it’s done directly for no monetary gain.Be kind ,Help others who deserve it,You can’t take it with you,No matter what anyone says .
You and your team are doing an excellent job on your biography videos.
I am looking forward to the day when I have a 'team'. As my editing is not that great; and I could write and do more videos if I didn't have to edit.
@@MythicMindScape21 Wow, you could have fool me. You are amazing talented and without a team.
Thanks again ❤ great channel 🎉😊
" The Queen of Mean "
She earned the title by putting work into her rudeness and crudeness.
You have a fantastic narrator’s voice.
You've added pictures of Susanne Pleshette, who played Leona in a really good movie about her.
Yes, and scenes from the movie as well.
This was very well written.
Thank you
I worked for her for 10 years! Needless Madness! Needlessly!
Did you work at the HARLEY?
Then why did u stay so long?
@@oluhamilton2121 Calton House
@@MeTreesndirt Have to make a living,despite my efforts to get another job!
@Warmfireandtea okay God leave the consequences to him. Which was difficult to do, especially when so much BS!
Another fantastic job!! I've been trying to think of a few people I might like to see you cover; so far I've come up w/ ... Heidi Fleiss, Sybil Dorsett, Louella Parsons, Heda Hopper & The Dionne Quintuplets. I'm SO enjoying your videos! Can't wait til the next one!
Great suggestions. I have added them to the list, thank you. ❤
A New Yorker to the end, with too many enemies. Love her or not. She was a winner.
Leona was a wonderful kind person who was greatly misunderstood.... Few people have the ambition guts determination and know-how to go as high up the ladder as she clawed her way to get These types of people are usually perfectionists and anything less she would have no part of. This woman left tens of millions to charity upon her death. She was so greatly misunderstood but she had heart and soul of a crusader. I mourn her passing all these many years ago and I pray for her soul that she's at peace.
Thank you for the information and perspective.
Does this remind you of anyone? 😂😂😂😂😂
Great video, what a treat!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a SAD, SAD woman!!!! To treat the Widow of her son in such a manner, not to mention the Grandchild, speaks VOLUMES as to how EVIL this woman was!!!! She was a GOLD DIGGER and Gold Diggers usually come to a BITTER END!!!! Hope Harry's ex was around to see Leona's FALL!!!!
Really enjoyed this ❤
Great video!
Thanks for the visit
Thank you for another great video. When will Margaret be? I am so excited for that one.
Next Saturday. This week, is the anniversary of the Queen's passing and wanted to do a video on her. Then midweek I wanted to look at an Amazing woman; America's first Prima ballerina, and then on the 15th will be Margaret.
I do think she was greedy and ruthless but I think most wealthy people are. It’s really sad that they went after her and not her nemesis donny the scab. It seems they went after her because of her gender. They never went after her nemesis like they did to her!!
Yeah, Double Standards much?!
I have just discovered your channel. I recall hearing about Leona having a fellow inmate serve her as a "butler" while she was in prison 😂 I appreciate your writing which is great and I enjoyed the narration and the low background music. I'm about to start binging on your other videos ❤ May your channel grow to hundreds of thousands of subscribers 👍💐 Greetings from Quebec City, Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much.
“Humble borough of Brooklyn?!” Give me a break!
The narration is over the top.
Her husband had some sort of requirement to keep her weight down. As a woman who has had weight issues almost all my life, it can make you very irritable.
Good luck. Do what makes you happy.
I grew up knowing about her ,never changed my mind
Beautiful story telling thank you enjoy this so much❤
What profits a person who gains the world, yet loses their soul? You can’t take it with you. Better to live well, love big, and leave a legacy that inspires others to do the same.
Donald Trump and Leona Helmsley, both antagonistic of each other and two bullies who ruled Manhattan ruthlessly.
She truly was an awful, awful human
" It's the only Palace in the world where the Queen stands guard " . That particular Queen must've been having a midnight snack when they were so violently intruded upon , or maybe they were expected 🤔 🤷♀️. Thank you for another great presentation ❤😊
Hillary has shoved Leona off of her Queen of Mean throne.
Fascinating woman
Thank you
Thank you
What a dreadful woman to do that to your daughter in law and grandchild 🙏😮
Poor Leona thought money could buy her eternal happiness. Unfortunately for her,nothing could be further from the truth!!
Great story !!!!!
Thank you
“Only the little people pay taxes”. That was the beginning of her trouble.
Kicking her grandchild out after her son died is the lowest of low.
I actually loved the TV movie made about her 😂
I thought about using more footage from the TV movie in the video, but in the end only used snippets.
I like the TV movie too.i have it on DVD.i read the book.the author who wrote the book and played himself in the movie died on September 11,2019.
I found it hard to hear my first name used in the telling of the story of this mean woman.
It's still a nice name; don't let her steal it on you.
I remember Leona Hensley well. Back in my mid twenties, I lived and worked in NYC. My career was in Hotel Management and at one point worked at the Hensley Palace Hotel at 69th. and Madison, I believe it was. At any rate, I worked for her and was familiar with her way of operating her business. Not to mention, her personally and how she behaved to staff and the general public. First, I must admit that she was a very smart business woman in many ways. Leona had an excellent product and knew exactly how to advertise the brand. At one point, earlier in my time at the Hemsley Palace Hotel, I respected and admired her. However, as time passed, I got to know who she really was and that was “ the queen of mean “. She was rootless. Her story from rags to riches was so true. I remember a true story about Leona that was amongst the employees, particularly, her chauffeur and the doorman at both the HPH and the Park Lane Hotel ( where she lived in the penthouse for many years on Central Park South), had a special code as it were. Whenever the Chauffeur arrived at either property, if his hat was off, then, Leona WAS NOT in the car. And if the driver’s hat was on, she WAS IN THE CAR. Well… one day, it was an especially hot day in NYC, the driver pulled up in front of the HPH with his hat OFF and with Leona IN THE CAR and the doorman walked up to the car and said, “ WHERE’S THE BITC- ? “ and to the doorman’s surprise Leona lowered her back tinted window and said, “ THE BITC- IS HERE AND YOU’RE FIRED “. MANY MANY OCCASIONS SIMILAR TO THIS OCCURD. Leona would terminate staff at the drop of a hat sort of speak. She was a mean and hateful person. It’s a real shame because her husband Harry Hemsley was a GREAT GUY/ BUSINESS MAN.
Oh, honestly, the doorman was out of line.
Seems to me that in her childhood, she felt “less than.” She had the unforgiving spirit
Thank you for the personal story, very interesting to hear.
Let's hope she's in a very, very warm place now and forever...
Satan's WAITIN'!
I enjoyed this.i remember the scandal.i was a teenager then.i find leona helmsley fascinating and interesting.
I read the book by the same name. A very good read imo. I missed the movie with Suzanne Pleshette, unfortunately.
The book is better :)
On you tube😊
She was the most arrogant woman I ever met. When I told he "NO" to go on the liquor license at Harleys Sandcastles Hotel in Sarasota Florida, she ordered me off her property screaming at me calling me a fool.
Wow, thanks for sharing.
What happened to the other $10 million? Did her grandchildren ever get a dime? How old was Trouble when he passed?? Thanks for posting. Nice documentary...kind of short, but I really I liked it!
Very floral narration
Yes, at times I thought I over did it a bit here.
Very.
That helmet hairdo wasn’t doing her any favors.
I have to say that the Helmsley Palace was one of the nicest hotels that I have stayed; the staff was excellent.
Leona Helmsley was a horrible human being! (However ..... She was probably right about Trump and Trump about her)
Harry Helmsley was a good businessman But he was an old fool conquered by lust and flattery
(They say there is no fool like a rich old fool. It applies equally to men and women)
Leona had great PR agents. But eventually, even they couldn't keep ahead of her nastiness towards just about anyone she had to deal with on a regular basis; as well as her
outbursts (towards the staff) in front of the guests. It was rumored that Harry was thinking about leaving Leona because he was just too tired and too sick to deal with her
anymore. He wanted to enjoy his retirement and his few waning years. (Did you run across any of that in your research?)
It was said she was a perfectionist and was difficult to work with on that account.
Slight correction to your video -- Leona was not born in Brooklyn but in Marbletown, NY, very close to Rhinebeck and Hyde Park, just north of Poughkeepsie. The family did move to Brooklyn when she was still young and that's where she was raised.
She wasn't lying when she said only little people pay taxes that applies to today Trump is an example of that he's only for the rich while the poor struggle day to day to make ends meet Lord Jesus.
Birds of a feather…
Leona fainted on the courthouse steps. Harry was judged too enfeebled to be tried. There were convictions and appeals, but in the end Leona had to serve 18 months in jail
What year was she born?
I was ALMOST Liking her, until I heard the kicking out of the dead sons wife & child.. but, other than that, I feel like maybe she was so mean because she was a woman &’it took that to be respected.. STILL.. NO GOOD EXCUSE for that meanness ..She DID leave money to charity & illsay , anyone who provides for their animal in that way, they can not be THAT horrid
0:55 The guy on her right, with the red tie, is that Alan Dershowitz? The elite lawyer and Harvard prof who fussed and cried when nobody in Martha’s Vineyard wanted to hang out with him when he aligned himself with trump? Wouldn’t be surprised if it was, Leona Helmsley was just like trump. A horrible, terrible human.
Yes it is. When there is an Epstein, a Von Bulow, an OJ he is sure to be there. I truly wonder how a man such as him can sleep. Knowing he has helped free some of the worst people of our time.
Such a sad life.
Thanks as always.
Her mean spirit has returned in Meghan Markle🎉
Interesting but, the verbiage of the commentary so, so OTT.
Sorry about that.
@@MythicMindScape21hey, I like the OTT verbiage. Suitable for that cartoon villain…Trump in a skirt & pearls. Follow your instincts with the videos, always spot on.
She was an empty person.
Meghan Markle is a younger version of Leona.
How so ?????
Stop bullying a woman who’s just living her life !,
@@Szahra87 Many respected channels on Facebook to educate you about the fraud, pathological liar & bully named Meghan Markle.
She was grotesque
True
A wasted, wretched life.
They moved to Flatbush, and there she bared her soul heir…Trouble, a Maltese. 😁
She LOOKED Evil.
Life lesson. Can’t take it with you.
Well well I sure do remember this woman, she was not nice at all except for "Trouble" her lucky dog. Many times I have noticed that women of humble beginnings sure learn their way around how to reach high no matter who they trample along the way. I did not remember about the death of her only son. What is written is she left 5 million in trust to each of her two eldest grand children plus 5 million in cash. None to her youngest two grandchildren, however the WILL was contested and finally in keeping quiet about the inheritance, 6 million was given to Craig and Meegan Panzirer. I think Leona had the opportunity of leaving a good legacy and remembrance; had she lived a decent caring life, work on charities and not concentrate and flaunt her opulence and wealth. In the end, all that glitz left nothing but a bad image of the woman. I saw Lawyer Alan Deshowitz on some photos not a popular man either, and there was her main rival, no comment there might not be good. Thank you for very interesting stories. How about a beautiful woman Dina Merrill? for your lovely long list. Take care. ❤ enjoy them all.
Thank you for the comment, and what you say is right. As for Dina, I have added her. Hopefully one day I will get to to all the videos. My list is long, but they are mostly fun to make, and learn about. I'd love to one day tell all these women's stories. Thanks for your constant support and advice.
One wonders if ex45’s story may eventually end in like fashion.
Why on earth are you saying?.
It will ,trust me ,only worse .
@@luisagallarotti9188Why on earth,are you spelling?
@@ruthdevisser2526 saying
@@ruthdevisser2526 I don't trust you dear. Wanna bet? You are a Trump hater
Why do you hate like that? It's not good for you. There are many politicians I don't agree with but I don't hate them
Could it possibly be you are envious of all 45 has?
I get people without God love animals but despise fellow human beings. It’s terrible to not love your fellows. Animals don’t need your money, people do. Js
TRUMP 2024!
Yes
You are so misinformed
Not a chance!VOTE BLUE 💙🩵💙🩵💙
Vote blue.
This is funny. One mean person baiting another. She would not trust his tongue if it was notorized. No lies told there, he is most definitely a liar.
Another excellent watch,I'm from the UK, so didn't know to much about her life.someone once said to understand a person's world view,is to see the world as it was when they were 18. In her case a world in turmoil, and her hard start in life.but this does not excuse her later behaviour. But to some in society she is seen as a gold digging serial marrier, where as to some in society trumps similar behaviour marks him out as a successful alpha male.but are they are they any different?plus Trump had all the advantages in the start of his life.
Yes, there are contradictions, consider all of all the impoverished peers in your country that married rich american heiresses who were title hunting in the 19th century. Sometimes both got what they wanted, sometimes people were left with nothing. Leona and Harry were definitely happy together there is no doubt about that.
@MythicMindScape21 I think you are right on both counts there.even today if people get married it could be for money power ,status , just as they did in the 19th century.time moves on but the motives stay the same.
2:08 Im fairly certain this is Suzzanne Pleshette.
Yes, she was in the TV movie, so we used some images from the movie and scenes; as finding your Leona was rather difficult. Hope it did not take away from your enjoyment.
to quote Shakespeare A GENTLE RIDDANCE
I didn’t like the speed of talking by narrator,
Why you should be in such a hurry to tell the story.
@@user-eo5dk2fd4y You can adjust the speed faster or slower
Sounds like MM
Marilyn Munroe?Not even close .
Talk about some purple prose.
Great show, really enjoyed learning about this lady. It's the same story always, a powerful woman is always accused of being a "She Wolf".
Thank you
The only woman Trump could not frighten or topple. That actually share similar traits.
@meeranamm - Not really. Most people like President Trump. Most DESPISED this woman!!!!
@@libertygiveme1987 I’m not going to delve into conjecture regarding Trump. Leona was driven, and played the game most women were never able to…..and excelled.
@@meeranaam She was an EVIL, ADULTERING, WITCH!!!!
Wow brilliant.. you are talking garbage about a human.
Sadly, her successor Nanzi Pelosi still breathes our air. C'moooooooooon Father Time!
I wish she was here now to puncture Trumps ego. She knew how. She was perhaps the first to do it. She was hard but I for some reason like her.
If anyone epitomized the C world it was her!
Yenta
She must have been Meghan Markle’s role model. Queen of Mean
Really?
Now that’s funny!😉