I have just come here after watching the antiques road show 10/3/2019 his widowed wife was on it. She brought in a chair that was specially made for Jack,when they were doing the filming of Oliver in 1968. It had his name inscribed on it,and unbelievably,although it looked like something you might see in a skip,it was valued at between £6000 and £8000. His life story is somewhat tragic as he had a dependency for alcohol that pretty much screwed his life up. Although he did eventually manage to kick his habit in 1989,when he put his life back on track. Tragically though he died at the age of only 53 in 2006 having had his vocal chords removed through Oral cancer 2 years earlier. He seemed like a really nice guy though. Rest in peace Jack Wild.
Jack you inspired me as a child to go into the arts. Only wish I'd gotten to Thank You. So glad you had this moment at Catalina Island. It looks like it was a beautiful day there.
OMG WOW !!! HR Puffin Stuff! Now that's a huge blast from the past :-D My mom used to talk about the good ole days... now I understand the sentiment of all the great memories.
He was .. Bless him. And talented. Not many so called.. Stars' are that nowadays. Just happy to have been around since the PufnStuf Days to remember him. RIP Jack Wild.
I still have this 45 record. I remember seeing this program and ran right out and bought it.! Picture of you, was on the flip side. ( heck. I still have my beatles 45 of I wanna hold your hand.!) ha
I’m reading his autobiography and just got to the video for his song. I’m so surprised it’s on UA-cam, but what a treat. Charming as he was. He’s certainly missed.
Reading Jack’s memoir It’s a Dodger’s Life now. Had to look up this video. He talks about it in Chapter 12. He was scared to death to fly in the small plane to film this at Catalina. Hey that’s a girl’s bike! Met him in 2000.
Recuerdo verlo de pequeño, en algunas con Mark lester, era bastante carismático, qué tristeza su enfermedad, este chico era muy talentoso, habría llegado muy lejos de estar vivo ❤.
When I looked him up I couldn't believe he was born in 52,and Oliver was filmed in 67(released 68) he was like15.. I thought maybe he was 10 or 11.and in put stuff he looked 13.he definitely looked younger than his age(s).He was very talented, and funny Phil Collins Mom just picked him out off a soccer field.
I was reading in his autobiography that by the time he was doing melody (this age), there was this girl crazy enough about him to get her agent to put her in the cast of that same movie! Just to be near him! He thought it was crazy. Then he goes to a party at her house. The agent comes up to jack and is like “I want to show you her bedroom!” So she takes him up and he sees a whole room full of pictures of him and he thinks it’s the creepiest think ever
Found this as I was about to pack it up for bed....This song was such a product of its time, and so is this video (is this a snippit from a tv show?) Thanks for putting it up...
Jack was a perfect example of the dangers of smoking. He was extremely good looking, but then got cancer that required his entire JAW to be removed! He looked horrible after that... and he died of that cancer a few years later at a young age.
I have just come here after watching the antiques road show 10/3/2019 his widowed wife was on it. She brought in a chair that was specially made for Jack,when they were doing the filming of Oliver in 1968. It had his name inscribed on it,and unbelievably,although it looked like something you might see in a skip,it was valued at between £6000 and £8000. His life story is somewhat tragic as he had a dependency for alcohol that pretty much screwed his life up. Although he did eventually manage to kick his habit in 1989,when he put his life back on track. Tragically though he died at the age of only 53 in 2006 having had his vocal chords removed through Oral cancer 2 years earlier. He seemed like a really nice guy though. Rest in peace Jack Wild.
Yes, much like David Cassidy, my other crush alongside Jack.
Jack was eighteen at the time. The girls were probably a similar age, but he seems so young, they look like cradle-snatchers.
Jack you inspired me as a child to go into the arts. Only wish I'd gotten to Thank You. So glad you had this moment at Catalina Island. It looks like it was a beautiful day there.
god he looks 14 there hes quite small for his age god bless him i hope he is celebrating in heaven now the legend
The world loved this talented kid and it is forever sorry for his loss!
Him and David Cassidy were my heart throbs. .I'm 53 and I still watch HR Pufnstuf and the Partridge family ..
Me too Donna & I'm 65. I don't think we ever tire from reliving our youths 😊
I love hr pufnstuf
Jack Wild was a talented actor and musician!
that angelic face and voice...
OMG WOW !!! HR Puffin Stuff! Now that's a huge blast from the past :-D My mom used to talk about the good ole days... now I understand the sentiment of all the great memories.
It just looks so strange seeing him with girls at an average height for their age and then looking at him 😂❤️ he was so special
He was .. Bless him. And talented. Not many so called.. Stars' are that nowadays. Just happy to have been around since the PufnStuf Days to remember him. RIP Jack Wild.
+Basically Wild ikr
as he said in an interview once he wasnt afraid or embarrassed to date tall girls hell he was special
Basically Wild your wrong he was 19 a5 the time
@@H34rts4meeeee What did they say that was wrong? We know he was 19, but he was small for his age & the girls were average height.
I still have this 45 record. I remember seeing this program and ran right out and bought it.! Picture of you, was on the flip side. ( heck. I still have my beatles 45 of I wanna hold your hand.!) ha
I’m reading his autobiography and just got to the video for his song. I’m so surprised it’s on UA-cam, but what a treat. Charming as he was. He’s certainly missed.
This was filmed on Catalina Island in the town of Avalon. 1969 or 1970.
in 1971
Reading Jack’s memoir It’s a Dodger’s Life now. Had to look up this video. He talks about it in Chapter 12. He was scared to death to fly in the small plane to film this at Catalina. Hey that’s a girl’s bike! Met him in 2000.
So lucky to have met him. Please do share how the meeting was like.
...still have this song on pressed linoleum... ❤ 😁
Always loved this song.
he is so adorable
This is my favorite Jack Wild Song
Love him so much love this song 💚💚
A little stroll down memory lane. I remember riding my ol' minibike around the neighborhood and playing this bubblegum tune in my head.
Recuerdo verlo de pequeño, en algunas con Mark lester, era bastante carismático, qué tristeza su enfermedad, este chico era muy talentoso, habría llegado muy lejos de estar vivo ❤.
I love you forever beautiful Jack!!!.
With John Byner on the syndicated TV show "Something Else" from 1970.
This video is fun to watch!
I miss Jack wild.😢
When I looked him up I couldn't believe he was born in 52,and Oliver was filmed in 67(released 68) he was like15.. I thought maybe he was 10 or 11.and in put stuff he looked 13.he definitely looked younger than his age(s).He was very talented, and funny Phil Collins Mom just picked him out off a soccer field.
ahem.
Jack Wild should of some that to us who truly love him not random girls.
*Growls*
RIP to such a talent.
I was reading in his autobiography that by the time he was doing melody (this age), there was this girl crazy enough about him to get her agent to put her in the cast of that same movie! Just to be near him! He thought it was crazy. Then he goes to a party at her house. The agent comes up to jack and is like “I want to show you her bedroom!” So she takes him up and he sees a whole room full of pictures of him and he thinks it’s the creepiest think ever
DANG HE’S YOUNG I WISH I WAS IN THE 80
OMG
RIGHT
Yvettecastillo2668,it was the 1970s,not 80s.
Found this as I was about to pack it up for bed....This song was such a product of its time, and so is this video (is this a snippit from a tv show?) Thanks for putting it up...
Jack was a perfect example of the dangers of smoking. He was extremely good looking, but then got cancer that required his entire JAW to be removed! He looked horrible after that... and he died of that cancer a few years later at a young age.
He was never good looking. And puny.
@@eugeniasyro7315 Us girls thought he was!
@@eugeniasyro7315 Jack Wild is a legend. And you're, well, anonymous.
Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles south of San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA.
Cracking tuuuuuuune
Great
He was rugged... yeaayyy
“Could you run into my bike again? Harder this time”
The older guy is John Byner.
Please tell me which film this is called LOVE his songs
I know, but I'm not telling you because of your nasty comment below. 🤬
@@gaysy1stwhat comment?