Great memories, Jeff and Sarah. One of my friends worked for awhile at a gift shop in LA and got to meet Fred Astaire He said he was surprised how short he was He was buying candy to hand out to kids for Halloween.
Love to hear about the lives of those who have go e before us in death! Some stories are inspiring, some sad, but all have life lessons of how we should cherish our love ones, and the time we have here on this earth! Our time is as a vapor… Thanks Jeff!
I grew up right around the Chatsworth Reservoir from there. You mentioned the Canadian Geese. Prior to the reservoir being drained for work to be done on it and then never to be filled because of damage sustained during the Sylmar earthquake in 1971 we would hear the geese come flying in by the hundreds even sitting in our house watching tv. We would often hear the loud sound of rocket engines being tested at the Rocketdyn facility at the top of Woolsey Cyn which is just minutes from the cemetery as you drive around the reservoir. The explosive ending of the movie Telefon starring Charles Bronson and Lee Remick was filmed just yards from where Woolsey Cyn meets Valley Circle. Years later cancer studies were done at the rocket site because of the concern from all the rocket testing that took place there. The cemetery is on Lassen St. and if you head just a couple blocks up the street you will notice streets like Dale Ct and Trigger Pl named after Roy Rogers wife and horse because he lived right up the street from the cemetery. It's also worth noting that Rogers house ended up being owned by Gene Kilmer who's son is the famous actor Val Kilmer. Val went to Chatsworth High School a few miles away, as did Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham who graduated from Chatsworth High the same year I did.
HEY, JEFF & SARAH How are you guy's Doing ?.. Well no I've Never heard of this out Law before and he wasn't a Very good outlaw or cowboy And his name AlL wasn't A very cool outlaw name But He seems to have Done quite a lot in his Outlaw Lifetime Wow there are so many famous people buried In this cemetery and With such ordinary greystones Ok Thank you for show's Us this cemetery and somany awesome actor and actress along with everyone else OK Take care stay safe God bless and will see you on the next video project
Hi Marc. Sarah and I are doing well. I’m glad that you enjoyed the little part of the video where we were discussing the inept outlaw Al Jennings. He was quite a character. Thank you for watching this episode and we really are happy that you enjoyed it. Onto the next one!
Another interesting episode well-done Jeff and Sarah I couldn't imagine the hours of research just to put this one episode together just know it is very appreciated
Thank you. You are right about that. The research and the planning takes quite a while just to produce a 20 minute video. I am thankful that you acknowledge the effort that it takes because a lot of people don’t realize the amount of time invested to make a quality video!
You did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!! When you mentioned about how regular people have their Graves visited, yet the Famous don't seem to. Maybe it's because the "FAMOUS" may have cared more for their "CAREERS" than they cared about being a parent. It happens ALL OF THE TIME!!!!
@@jbenziggy I always have to watch History Hunters videos at least twice. Always entertaining, informative, and enjoyable. Getting a picture sent to you by Ginger Rodgers must have been exciting! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much, Jeff and Sarah... This was so interesting. I definitely have heard of some of these legendary people, but not of others.🙏🏼Thank you so much for fleshing them out. I was thinking the same thing about their inconspicuous, graves markers. That first character was certainly colorful! Much appreciation for the research, and traveling involved.👏👏
Always appreciate hearing from Rhonda Z! I like your phrase “fleshing them out.” We sometimes forget the humanity and life stories of those buried in the ground. I just wish they were more well documented so we could enjoy getting to know them! Al Jennings would have been a character to interview!
BEING AN OLD WEST BUFF I ENJOY ALL THE OLD B/W/ PHOTOS. YOU KNOW! IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME TO BE BURIED AND HAVE AN EXPENSIVE GRAVE MARKER AFTER DEATH. RARELY EVER DO PEOPLE VISIT GRAVES OF THE DECEASED. THE OLD SAYING, OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND. IF THE LORD DOESN'T COME IN MY LIFE TIME AND MY DEATH VISITS ME I'LL BE CREMATED. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO TAKE UP SPACE WHEN EVENTUALLY EVERYTHING EVENTUALLY ROUTS AWAY ANYHOW. THE SPACE WOULD BE BETTER USED TO GROW FOOD FOR THOSE LIVING. DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN AN TRUTHER...
A tour well done. I was thinking the same thing about the humble grave markers that adorn the graves of some famous people. I wonder if that was what they'd planned.
Yes indeed ☺️ Thank you Sarah and Jeff for our weekly Sunday morning history lesson 🍀 My first time hearing about this very colourful character. You are the Best. Enjoy your weekend 💐🇺🇸
Always enjoy watching your videos and I want to especially thank you for this one since as you're showing Fred Astaire's grave, my father's is right behind you in the video. Unfortunately he passed at a relatively young age and I have not been able to come out from the east coast to visit him in almost 20 years. As a California native born and raised I really love it when you visit some of the places I never got a chance to. Keep up the great work.
Oh wow! Talk about a small world! I’m glad you enjoy seeing places that you’ve never been. Sorry to hear about dad passing away so long ago. My grandfather died at age 37 so my dad barely remembers him.
Al Jennings is hilarious - each photo looks like he’s got something on his mind. Kind of like Bob Hope. He must have been a great storyteller. I noticed that after his release from prison he got married - you have to see him in that photo. Later in Hollywood, Quannah Parker was in the 1908 film The Bank Robbery with Al Jennings! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a character!!! Thank you for your research on Al Jennings, Jeff and Sarah.
Thank you for this great video. Al Jennings lead a fascinating life! I'm surprised Frank and Ginger are in the same cemetery. If I recall, they didn't have the best relationship off screen. And thank you for the history of lesser known celebrities. They deserve to be remembered as well.
Loved learning the background and history of all these people. It’s really interesting and sad at the same time because of how time passes by. Great video as always guy’s! Look forward to the next one! Take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Awesome to hear from you again, Frank! Time trots by all of us, even the rich and famous. We appreciate you watching for one day we will also be out of view and forgotten.
@@jbenziggy it’s always a pleasure! And yes you are correct. It’s sad but very true! We should enjoy our time with our families, friends and loved ones while we’re here and able to.
Another really great video. It's somewhat poignant that so many celebrities are idolized and sought after in life and yet forgotten in death. I remember seeing Monte Montana in several Rose Parades back in the day.
The best thing I got out of this episode,was the simplicity of the grave markers. I never understood why some people would have such elaborate gravesites. Seems wasteful to me. Great video.
husband speaking - - rats, finished my coffee before I watched your video. but, here I am. I don't remember Mr. Jennings but certainly know of Monty Montana. Fred and Ginger, who didn't know that couple and their dancing. I really liked your quip, Ginger did every thing Fred did and did it in heels and dancing backwards. That is true, never thought of it that way. A great start to a damp morning in Everett, Wash.
Around 1956 Monty Montana came to our grammar school in Pasadena California. He was hired to entertain us kids. He was really great at doing rope tricks for us. 1st to 6th grades.
I know Boyd from Jumbo, What a talented man. My Catholic grammar school showed us movies once a year. In 7th grade it was Jumbo. Great "Colorized" film. The Saturday Morning Movies were all about Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire, Old B & W films. I had a great childhood. TV & Old movies were/are my life. Just as good as the books I read. Thank You for bringing all of us their resting spots!
I’ve driven by that cemetery numerous times and have attended two funerals there and had no idea that it was the final resting place of some legendary movie stars. Thanks for the tour.
These Actors and Actresses entertained me and many, many others for a long, long time. In fact so long it is hard to believe they are no longer with us. We certainly need such people to entertain us these days If such talents exist they are hidden from view.. Thankfully we do have the hundreds of films to watch which will continue to entertain us until our lives come to an end.
I forgot about that cemetery. I went there maybe a couple times when I lived down there. Had no idea of the celebrities buried there. I climbed on those big rocks in the Chatsworth Hills as a child. Great video!!!!
Stephen Boyd's death scene in Ben Hur is so memorable, I tell others about it (nothing to do with me being a Hospice nurse tho'!)---Great stories tonight. Thanx again.
Yay! Your videos have become our Sunday morning show. Thank you to you and your lovely wife for producing quality fascinating history for us to watch! 🙂
I share Sarah's love of animals. We get a lot of Canadian geese here in Indiana. From train robber to prosecuting attorney... I can't even get my head around that. 🤔 And then, back to being an outlaw who ran for Governor? This man was a looney toon! 😂🤣 I loved Ginger Rogers. They say she would practice her dancing until her feet bled! That's real devotion to your art!😁 It's so cool that you have an autographed headshot of Ginger!💕 It's always interesting to see that some celebrities have very modest graves while others have very elaborate ones. Monte Montana...I like how they incorporated the rope to spell out his name on his grave. Steven Boyd...great actor! His death scene in Ben Hur is rather intense! Fred Astaire...you always connect him with Ginger but as you pointed out, he also partnered with his sister Adele.🕺💃 Thank you for raising my awareness of people who I never heard of before.💕As always, thank you.
Fred Astaire's sister really had a subtle beauty to her. Thank you for another professionally made and beautiful video. The memorial park is quite splendid.
Good morning Jeff & Sarah , another great video Thank you. You once asked me when the last time I was in California was, well watching you guys , I don't need to go there all I have to do is watch you guys. I learn something on every show you guys put out.. Like Sam Houston's son thank YOU Frank from montana.... PS I hope you read this.......
Monty Montana used to visit our elementary school in Mentone California in the 60’s. We were always entertained by all his rope tricks and stories. Thanks for another great episode.
I found this a humorous episode, although I'm sure you didn't mean it to be. The first time I chuckled was when you speculated that the character "got herself pregnant", as if she'd done it all by herself. And then when the race car driver was considering quitting racing, you said he "didn't quit fast enough". If he was going 100 mph, I think he quit plenty fast! Sorry for laughing. I do enjoy your history hunts. Thank you and keep at it.
Fred Astaire told Michael Jackson he was a angry dancer like himself. Astonishing comment. All I saw was sleekness and gracefulness from Mr Astaire. It's so sad our stars have to grow old. In his later years Fred said he would fall on his backside if he tried to twirl again. Ginger was bedridden at the end, living in her Rancho Mirage home.
I owned Montie Montana's 1956 Chevy pickup for several years. Bought it from his widow who was then living in Palm Springs. The Chevy was their Agua Dulce ranch truck. She offered me his horse trailer too, but it was in terrible condition so I passed. An odd thing about the pickup was that it had a 1957 left front fender. Guess the original '56 fender had been damaged beyond repair. All ranch markings on the doors had been removed before the sale.
Thank you for going to Chatsworth cemetery. Did you know Monte Montana visited elementary schools in the LA area. He came to my school sometime in the late 50`s. He did his rope tricks and brought his horse. The best part. I was able to pet his horse. Monte was great with the kids. I remember his great smile. Thanks again for the great memory. Love the show.
Hi very interesting Jeff !in 1983 I working at Standard Foods in Indianapolis indiana , we were next to the Beef & Broards movie theater, where the stars Would come and do plays Gosh ! I was in Deli. And looked up where Ginger Rogers was the cheese case Looking for cheese well I ask for an autograph, but decline I tolded I understood But disappointed. Another time I seen Rock Hudson in the store buying Items . I was in the produce and there walks bo dereck A Friday night Liberace was Playing his came in and I waited his partner at the steak corner, which he brought a couple steaks for Him &. Liberace, for after the show , He was nice! Another time Cliff Robertson came in and brought some food at the deli , I was pleased to wait on him. I tolded him I loved all of his western movies! He looked just same! Caesar Romeo came in and Brought some steaks he was very nice guy! The Beef &. Board s was there for a long time in the 1980s Located on 86&Ditch Road. Indy , your video was wonderful today ! It brought Back a lot of memories Thank you , Rebecca Darnell
Wow Rebecca you sure met some big stars there! Who would have ever thought? Thanks for sharing those encounters! I know all of the ones you mentioned. Cesar Romero played the Joker in the Batman series I watched as a kid!
The cemetery is located on the Pacific Flyway. Hence Geese and ducks. The nearby Chatsworth Lake was massive stop over until the locations filming of Pee Wees Big Top movie during migration. That really messed it all up. It started to recover but then the powers that be opened the area up to visitors and that ended that. Still a few straggler geese and ducks this time of year. Trigger St and Dale Ct are located a half block away where Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans lived until their move to Apple Valley. We walk our German Shepard above there and passer-byes always bring up Roys dog Bullet.
I give you a thumbs up because you and I are the only ones who didn't get a thumbs up. I know what it's like to be pursacuted and never get a thumbs up. It's why I watch more British blogs because they never seem to hold a grudge. It's what I will probably go back to.
great video, always looking forward to your videos....something that made me laugh was when you said...”its odd an attorney would become a train robber...”...I had an immigration attorney in San Francisco who ran off with my $14,000, ten years ago...( still not found)....who robbed millions from other clients ... no train robbery but similar in modern days lol
I just realized, according to his headstone that he almost lived to be 100 years old! I heard about Jennings,but didn't know the details of his failed bank robberies. Great video! We get those Canadian geese here in south Florida too!🤠
Thanks again for another interesting visit.For disabled bodies,like myself that cannot travel and learn of the interesting people you portray.Always very much appreciated!
I've seen many celebrity grave videos, but have yet to see any go to this cemetery. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to view the final resting place of some really talented people. I found it particularly amazing that Fred and Ginger were both buried in the same cemetery.
My best little nugget from this video is the mention of Glenn Langan. If you are a fan of the Radio Classics channel on SiriusXM, you'll hear Mr. Langan as the star of "Mystery is My Hobby". It's one of my favorite programs on that channel. Happy first day of Spring, Jeff and Sarah!
the Jennings gang used to stop by my Great grandparents home in Oklahoma my great uncle was named after Al my grandmother said there's a family connection I guess I need to look into it more !!!!
@@jbenziggy my Grandpa’s two half brothers last names were Jennings !!! So it’s pretty likely true I would think. My dad and aunt both remember the story’s of the Jennings gang I guess it was talked about a lot when they were younger
@@jbenziggy I think the 2 that surprised me were Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. I would have thought they would have more monumental monuments but no, they opted for the less auspicious rememberance like that of the common man. My favorite one was the roper who lassoed President Eisenhower, that took a lot of careful planning!
I just saw a film the other day starring Glenn Langan and his wife Adele Jergens. I always loved him in Margie. Quite the dish he was! Nice to see they were buried together. I also like the thought of Fred and Ginger in the same cemetery somehow. Seems fitting. Great episode, as always! :)
Stephen Boyd was indeed a great actor, I visited this cemetery myself or saw these resting places,strange happenstance Fred Astaires sister married in British nobility and their residency in England was Chatsworth House…. I too Am surprised at the modest markers in American cemeterys including John Wayne… always enjoy your videos Thankyou. Rod in London
Idk if you've done this already but can you do an episode on Lost City and Telegraph City both outside of Copperopolis, CA. Lost City is on prvt property but I know Chillseekers in Modesto somehow got access years ago to paranormally investigate it. Both locations are just ruins of buildings, Telegraph City is foundational ruins (and a creepy old windmill). There is a tiny cemetery on the hill but there is barbed wire. There's also a hidden cemetery near the river in Farmington on a farm, I investigated the cemetery but the house was more haunted but that was several years ago. If it's the same family there they likely would let you check it out. Have you done an episode on Chinese Camp? Those old buildings are easy access, I just hope the leaning church is still standing. Word of caution: the owner of the little store is not friendly and there is a squatter in the area who has a machete. You'd probably be ok by day.
GOD!!! His life sounds ds like a celebrity from the 1990's or the 2010's.....he has no adoration for the virgin of guadalupe. Which means that he was just an oddball white man who came to the west and didnothing for nobody.....except himself......ginger Rodgers like, adopted her primary school teacher....and took her into her home when she needed a place......love.
Another very informative and interesting episode Jeff... but it got me to wondering... and you didn’t say and may not have ran across this in your research on Jennings.. but my Dad was born in Jennings Ok in 1923... it was and still is a very small town.. but I just wonder ... Thanks again and always 👍👍
Hey Jeff. I see you guys are back to Southern CA and in my old stomping grounds. I’m in my early 70s now but when I was in grade school, Monte Montana came to all of the local schools with his traveling show. He’d rope animals, teachers and have gunfight reproductions. Being a retired firefighter here in Los Angeles, I used to drive our apparatus past his old ranch where Cal State University now stands. At the N. End of Winnetka Ave., was the old DesiLou home of Lucille and Desi Arnaz. Many of my fellow firefighters are buried here, as well as my wife’s parents. i really loved working at our Chatsworth Fire Station. Many times we would have calls, or see local TV and Movie personalities at the stores or while out making fire prevention inspections or writing brush notices. Several interactions with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Thank you for another informative, entertaining and respectful video. I truly admire what you give to the public and your audiences. Stay well. Gary
I grew up in Chatsworth, only about a mile or so away from this cemetery. The church on the grounds was moved there from its location on Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, and was the home church of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, who lived in Chatsworth just up the hill from Oakwood Cemetery before they moved to Apple Valley. My family attended that churc until I was four. One of Rogers’ adopted daughters was my reading tutor when I was in first grade. My father, a veterinarian, had the occasion to be called up to the Rogers’ ranch and I got to go with him, a memory I cherish.
How many will be saved . 1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. (55) O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (57) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wow, Jeff and Sarah, this video Is so packed full of cool stuff, I can’t think of a favorite. But one fact stood out, Quanah Parker was in a movie??!! Gotta love history! Thank you so much for your awesome channel 😊
Hi Jeff, and Sarah. Just wanted you to know how much I like watching the videos you publish, I really liked the one on Stockton rural cemetery. I was born and raised in Stockton, Ca. Jeff I was wondering if you and Sarah could go and visit Linden cemetery, In Linden Calif. No one has put a video out there yet, and there are a lot of old graves out there, I would go often Because my grandfather is buried there, John Henry Tulleners. I would be so much obliged if you could. Keep up the good work, and thanks.😊
Really good video & history Jeff lol. I always liked Gloria Grahams movies. Have you ever noticed she had a funny quirk about her upper lip? When she talked her upper lip never moves. Her upper lip area seems like it's frozen stiff whenever she talked. I know it sounds weird but it always made me feel kind of weird watching her talk for some reason lol. Watch her talk in her movies & let me know if you notice it too? The 1st one about the lawyer turned train robber is funny as hell lol. You'd think after a couple of failed train robberies he'd give up his failed life of crime attempts lol but he just keeps doing it & never accomplishes his crimes lol. Wow clueless much? Lol!
You probably already know that Roy and Dale Rodgers lived on a ranch in chatsworth and helped to found a Church on Topanga Canyon. I think it’s still there. Speaking of old church’s, Wyatt Earp regularly attended an old stone church (stilll there) in Lake Elsinore. Also, Aimee Simple Mcferson had a hideaway on the south side of the lake (still there) that played a part in her scandalous disappearance. Both locations are well known around town.
I sent the last comment too soon due to my clumsy fingers. Mr. Hug is going to restore it and make it into a small museum. I just drove by it the other while working and the address if I remember correctly is 2365 S. 10th if you’re interested in looking it up. It’s just a small little house built in the 1880’s.
Another good episode but that AL Joahson grave was very opulent it surprised me, I relize how big he was back in the early days but it beats most of the famous & rich I've seen. Thanks, keep up thegood work.
My daughter used to live in Chatsworth some 18 years ago, we visited the place quite often from the UK looking down on Hoot Gibson's and Errol Flynn's old homes. That area is steeped in the old western movies locations, the Lone Ranger True Rock and the Iverson Ranch. The resting place of the stars too was a place I loved to wonder around recalling the stars and their movies, my old hero rests there, Monty Montana.
Monty Montana came to my grammar school when I was a kid about 1950 or so. He put on a great show for us. I am amazed that so many big stars have such common graves. In Chatsworth? Nothing about Chatsworth, but you would think they would be buried in Hollywood or close by. A great book would be to locate the graves of big stars and to find out why they are buried where they are.
Great video, as usual. I've been to this cemetery many times, my ex in-laws are interred here, just up the hill a bit from the little church. Ben Hur is one of my All time favorite movies and when I learned that Stephen Boyd was also there, I made it a point to go over and say hello from time to time, the same with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. One thing you do have to be careful about in that cemetery are rattlesnakes.....they come out at night and curl up on the grave markers that have been in the sun all day to stay warm.....they used to have signs up, but it's been a while since I was last there.
My Mothers ashes are interred there. My Father worked at MGM studios for 40 years... It is a very peaceful and scenic cemetery with many famous "residents". I need to Visit.
Monty Montana came to my grade school in lakewood and did tricks on his horse on the play ground in the early 1950's the school was named Horseman latter named after Craig Williams that was a hero and Vietnam vet,, I went to high-school With and was a friend. He died saving other soldiers.
Great memories, Jeff and Sarah. One of my friends worked for awhile at a gift shop in LA and got to meet Fred Astaire
He said he was surprised how short he was
He was buying candy to hand out to kids for Halloween.
That is such a wonderful comment! Thanks! I think I will pin it to the top!
@@jbenziggy Thanks very much. Your channel has enriched my history knowledge
Love to hear about the lives of those who have go e before us in death! Some stories are inspiring, some sad, but all have life lessons of how we should cherish our love ones, and the time we have here on this earth! Our time is as a vapor… Thanks Jeff!
@@richardbirkenwald811 To a 6' 3" guy he probably looked short.🙂
I grew up right around the Chatsworth Reservoir from there. You mentioned the Canadian Geese. Prior to the reservoir being drained for work to be done on it and then never to be filled because of damage sustained during the Sylmar earthquake in 1971 we would hear the geese come flying in by the hundreds even sitting in our house watching tv. We would often hear the loud sound of rocket engines being tested at the Rocketdyn facility at the top of Woolsey Cyn which is just minutes from the cemetery as you drive around the reservoir. The explosive ending of the movie Telefon starring Charles Bronson and Lee Remick was filmed just yards from where Woolsey Cyn meets Valley Circle. Years later cancer studies were done at the rocket site because of the concern from all the rocket testing that took place there. The cemetery is on Lassen St. and if you head just a couple blocks up the street you will notice streets like Dale Ct and Trigger Pl named after Roy Rogers wife and horse because he lived right up the street from the cemetery. It's also worth noting that Rogers house ended up being owned by Gene Kilmer who's son is the famous actor Val Kilmer. Val went to Chatsworth High School a few miles away, as did Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham who graduated from Chatsworth High the same year I did.
HEY, JEFF & SARAH
How are you guy's Doing ?.. Well no I've
Never heard of this out Law before and he wasn't a Very good outlaw or cowboy And his name AlL wasn't A very cool outlaw name But He seems to have Done quite a lot in his Outlaw Lifetime Wow there are so many famous people buried In this cemetery and With such ordinary greystones Ok Thank you for show's Us this cemetery and somany awesome actor and actress along with everyone else OK Take care stay safe God bless and will see you on the next video project
Hi Marc. Sarah and I are doing well. I’m glad that you enjoyed the little part of the video where we were discussing the inept outlaw Al Jennings. He was quite a character. Thank you for watching this episode and we really are happy that you enjoyed it. Onto the next one!
Great job with this episode I remember some faces in older movies but terrible with names
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Another interesting episode well-done Jeff and Sarah I couldn't imagine the hours of research just to put this one episode together just know it is very appreciated
Thank you. You are right about that. The research and the planning takes quite a while just to produce a 20 minute video. I am thankful that you acknowledge the effort that it takes because a lot of people don’t realize the amount of time invested to make a quality video!
You did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!! When you mentioned about how regular people have their Graves visited, yet the Famous don't seem to. Maybe it's because the "FAMOUS" may have cared more for their "CAREERS" than they cared about being a parent. It happens ALL OF THE TIME!!!!
Gloria Grahame... one of the best Noir actresses ever.... In A Lonely Place is an awesome movie
Another great vlog, Jeff! I'd never heard of Al Jennings, such a fascinating character. Also, your facts and info are so well narrated. Thank you!!
Thanks so much! We appreciate your feedback! Glad you liked the narration. I work on improving them!
@@jbenziggy I always have to watch History Hunters videos at least twice. Always entertaining, informative, and enjoyable. Getting a picture sent to you by Ginger Rodgers must have been exciting! 👍👍👍
Thank you so much, Jeff and Sarah... This was so interesting. I definitely have heard of some of these legendary people, but not of others.🙏🏼Thank you so much for fleshing them out. I was thinking the same thing about their inconspicuous, graves markers. That first character was certainly colorful!
Much appreciation for the research, and traveling involved.👏👏
Always appreciate hearing from Rhonda Z! I like your phrase “fleshing them out.” We sometimes forget the humanity and life stories of those buried in the ground. I just wish they were more well documented so we could enjoy getting to know them! Al Jennings would have been a character to interview!
BEING AN OLD WEST BUFF I ENJOY ALL THE OLD B/W/ PHOTOS. YOU KNOW! IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME TO BE BURIED AND HAVE AN EXPENSIVE GRAVE MARKER AFTER DEATH. RARELY EVER DO PEOPLE VISIT GRAVES OF THE DECEASED. THE OLD SAYING, OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND. IF THE LORD DOESN'T COME IN MY LIFE TIME AND MY DEATH VISITS ME I'LL BE CREMATED. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO TAKE UP SPACE WHEN EVENTUALLY EVERYTHING EVENTUALLY ROUTS AWAY ANYHOW. THE SPACE WOULD BE BETTER USED TO GROW FOOD FOR THOSE LIVING. DISABLED VIETNAM VETERAN AN TRUTHER...
A tour well done. I was thinking the same thing about the humble grave markers that adorn the graves of some famous people. I wonder if that was what they'd planned.
Yes indeed ☺️ Thank you Sarah and Jeff for our weekly Sunday morning history lesson 🍀
My first time hearing about this very colourful character.
You are the Best.
Enjoy your weekend 💐🇺🇸
Always enjoy watching your videos and I want to especially thank you for this one since as you're showing Fred Astaire's grave, my father's is right behind you in the video. Unfortunately he passed at a relatively young age and I have not been able to come out from the east coast to visit him in almost 20 years. As a California native born and raised I really love it when you visit some of the places I never got a chance to. Keep up the great work.
Oh wow! Talk about a small world! I’m glad you enjoy seeing places that you’ve never been. Sorry to hear about dad passing away so long ago. My grandfather died at age 37 so my dad barely remembers him.
Remembering people that passed brings them back to life.
Gloria Graham was a real heartthrob for me. I loved her acting as well.
Thanks for showing her .
Al Jennings is hilarious - each photo looks like he’s got something on his mind. Kind of like Bob Hope.
He must have been a great storyteller.
I noticed that after his release from prison he got married - you have to see him in that photo.
Later in Hollywood, Quannah Parker was in the 1908 film The Bank Robbery with Al Jennings! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a character!!!
Thank you for your research on Al Jennings, Jeff and Sarah.
Thank you for this great video. Al Jennings lead a fascinating life! I'm surprised Frank and Ginger are in the same cemetery. If I recall, they didn't have the best relationship off screen. And thank you for the history of lesser known celebrities. They deserve to be remembered as well.
Loved learning the background and history of all these people. It’s really interesting and sad at the same time because of how time passes by.
Great video as always guy’s! Look forward to the next one! Take care now! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.
Awesome to hear from you again, Frank! Time trots by all of us, even the rich and famous. We appreciate you watching for one day we will also be out of view and forgotten.
@@jbenziggy it’s always a pleasure! And yes you are correct. It’s sad but very true! We should enjoy our time with our families, friends and loved ones while we’re here and able to.
Another really great video. It's somewhat poignant that so many celebrities are idolized and sought after in life and yet forgotten in death. I remember seeing Monte Montana in several Rose Parades back in the day.
Chatsworth is hunted. Don't believe me. Go at night. I don't recommend it though😮😮
The best thing I got out of this episode,was the simplicity of the grave markers. I never understood why some people would have such elaborate gravesites. Seems wasteful to me. Great video.
husband speaking - - rats, finished my coffee before I watched your video. but, here I am. I don't remember Mr. Jennings but certainly know of
Monty Montana. Fred and Ginger, who didn't know that couple and their dancing. I really liked your quip, Ginger did every thing Fred did and did it
in heels and dancing backwards. That is true, never thought of it that way. A great start to a damp morning in Everett, Wash.
Around 1956 Monty Montana came to our grammar school in Pasadena California. He was hired to entertain us kids. He was really great at doing rope tricks for us. 1st to 6th grades.
I know Boyd from Jumbo,
What a talented man.
My Catholic grammar school showed us movies once a year. In 7th grade it was Jumbo. Great "Colorized" film.
The Saturday Morning Movies were all about Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire, Old B & W films. I had a great childhood. TV & Old movies were/are my life. Just as good as the books I read.
Thank You for bringing all of us their resting spots!
I’ve driven by that cemetery numerous times and have attended two funerals there and had no idea that it was the final resting place of some legendary movie stars. Thanks for the tour.
You’re welcome, Jonathan! Thanks for joining us on the visit!
These Actors and Actresses entertained me and many, many others for a long, long time. In fact so long it is hard to believe they are no longer with us. We certainly need such people to entertain us these days If such talents exist they are hidden from view..
Thankfully we do have the hundreds of films to watch which will continue to entertain us until our lives come to an end.
I forgot about that cemetery. I went there maybe a couple times when I lived down there. Had no idea of the celebrities buried there. I climbed on those big rocks in the Chatsworth Hills as a child. Great video!!!!
Stephen Boyd's death scene in Ben Hur is so memorable, I tell others about it (nothing to do with me being a Hospice nurse tho'!)---Great stories tonight. Thanx again.
Yay! Your videos have become our Sunday morning show. Thank you to you and your lovely wife for producing quality fascinating history for us to watch! 🙂
Another great video.
They haven't tried the knot as of yet...
@@fountainbiker Ooooh! 🙊 ☺️ mybad! They look so comfy together I just assumeddd.....
I share Sarah's love of animals. We get a lot of Canadian geese here in Indiana. From train robber to prosecuting attorney... I can't even get my head around that. 🤔 And then, back to being an outlaw who ran for Governor? This man was a looney toon! 😂🤣 I loved Ginger Rogers. They say she would practice her dancing until her feet bled! That's real devotion to your art!😁 It's so cool that you have an autographed headshot of Ginger!💕 It's always interesting to see that some celebrities have very modest graves while others have very elaborate ones. Monte Montana...I like how they incorporated the rope to spell out his name on his grave. Steven Boyd...great actor! His death scene in Ben Hur is rather intense! Fred Astaire...you always connect him with Ginger but as you pointed out, he also partnered with his sister Adele.🕺💃 Thank you for raising my awareness of people who I never heard of before.💕As always, thank you.
Fred Astaire's sister really had a subtle beauty to her. Thank you for another professionally made and beautiful video. The memorial park is quite splendid.
Thanks again Jeff and Sarah enjoyed your hard work warmer in mn today going to get to 50 degrees 😀
Good morning Jeff & Sarah , another great video Thank you. You once asked me when the last time I was in California was, well watching you guys , I don't need to go there all I have to do is watch you guys. I learn something on every show you guys put out.. Like Sam Houston's son thank YOU Frank from montana.... PS I hope you read this.......
Monty Montana used to visit our elementary school in Mentone California in the 60’s. We were always entertained by all his rope tricks and stories. Thanks for another great episode.
How amazing is that! I met him once in Jamestown or Sonora California. He signed an autograph for me. I remember how short he was.
I found this a humorous episode, although I'm sure you didn't mean it to be. The first time I chuckled was when you speculated that the character "got herself pregnant", as if she'd done it all by herself. And then when the race car driver was considering quitting racing, you said he "didn't quit fast enough". If he was going 100 mph, I think he quit plenty fast! Sorry for laughing. I do enjoy your history hunts. Thank you and keep at it.
Love the puns you pointed out. Thanks Rena. Sometimes I don’t analyze my words properly. LOL
Fred Astaire told Michael Jackson he was a angry dancer like himself. Astonishing comment. All I saw was sleekness and gracefulness from Mr Astaire. It's so sad our stars have to grow old. In his later years Fred said he would fall on his backside if he tried to twirl again. Ginger was bedridden at the end, living in her Rancho Mirage home.
Love Gloria Grahame from It’s a Wonderful Life. I figured Violet got caught up with a married man and was leaving town bc of the embarrassment.
I owned Montie Montana's 1956 Chevy pickup for several years. Bought it from his widow who was then living in Palm Springs. The Chevy was their Agua Dulce ranch truck. She offered me his horse trailer too, but it was in terrible condition so I passed. An odd thing about the pickup was that it had a 1957 left front fender. Guess the original '56 fender had been damaged beyond repair. All ranch markings on the doors had been removed before the sale.
It certainly would be cool to own that but even cooler if you had his original ranch markings on the door. Thanks for sharing.
Cool vid. I didn’t know Gloria graham was buried there. We just recently saw the grave of James Stewart at forest lawn in Glendale.
Thank you for going to Chatsworth cemetery. Did you know Monte Montana visited elementary schools in the LA area. He came to my school sometime in the late 50`s. He did his rope tricks and brought his horse. The best part. I was able to pet his horse. Monte was great with the kids. I remember his great smile. Thanks again for the great memory. Love the show.
This is a beautiful cemetery 👍
Hi very interesting Jeff !in 1983 I working at Standard
Foods in Indianapolis indiana , we were next to the Beef & Broards movie theater, where the stars
Would come and do plays
Gosh ! I was in Deli. And looked up where Ginger Rogers was the cheese case
Looking for cheese well I ask for an autograph, but decline I tolded I understood
But disappointed.
Another time I seen Rock Hudson in the store buying
Items .
I was in the produce and there walks bo dereck
A Friday night Liberace was
Playing his came in and I waited his partner at the steak corner, which he brought a couple steaks for
Him &. Liberace, for after the show , He was nice!
Another time Cliff Robertson came in and brought some food at the deli , I was pleased to wait on him. I tolded him I loved all of his western movies!
He looked just same!
Caesar Romeo came in and
Brought some steaks he was very nice guy! The Beef &. Board s was there for a long time in the 1980s
Located on 86&Ditch Road.
Indy , your video was wonderful today ! It brought
Back a lot of memories
Thank you , Rebecca Darnell
Wow Rebecca you sure met some big stars there! Who would have ever thought? Thanks for sharing those encounters! I know all of the ones you mentioned. Cesar Romero played the Joker in the Batman series I watched as a kid!
I really enjoyed everyone's story. This video was so interesting! Thankyou History Hunters 😃😃
Glad you enjoyed it!
The cemetery is located on the Pacific Flyway. Hence Geese and ducks. The nearby Chatsworth Lake was massive stop over until the locations filming of Pee Wees Big Top movie during migration. That really messed it all up.
It started to recover but then the powers that be opened the area up to visitors and that ended that. Still a few straggler geese and ducks this time of year.
Trigger St and Dale Ct are located a half block away where Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans lived until their move to Apple Valley. We walk our German Shepard above there and passer-byes always bring up Roys dog Bullet.
I give you a thumbs up because you and I are the only ones who didn't get a thumbs up. I know what it's like to be pursacuted and never get a thumbs up. It's why I watch more British blogs because they never seem to hold a grudge. It's what I will probably go back to.
great video, always looking forward to your videos....something that made me laugh was when you said...”its odd an attorney would become a train robber...”...I had an immigration attorney in San Francisco who ran off with my $14,000, ten years ago...( still not found)....who robbed millions from other clients ... no train robbery but similar in modern days lol
Hi I have enjoyed your video’s’ for some time now but mostly on UA-cam on TV. Thank you:)
Thanks Cliff. I know if you watch on TV that you can’t comment so we appreciate you going to another device to do so! We appreciate the encouragement!
I just realized, according to his headstone that he almost lived to be 100 years old! I heard about Jennings,but didn't know the details of his failed bank robberies. Great video! We get those Canadian geese here in south Florida too!🤠
Thank You I enjoy these videos
Gloria Graham was in the musical Oklahoma with Shirley Jones and Robert Cray. She was great. Also you might see her in The Music Man.
I don’t think she was in Music Man with Shirley.
Thanks again for another interesting visit.For disabled bodies,like myself that cannot travel and learn of the interesting people you portray.Always very much appreciated!
I’m happy to know our videos bring you enjoyment! Blessings to you!
I've seen many celebrity grave videos, but have yet to see any go to this cemetery. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to view the final resting place of some really talented people. I found it particularly amazing that Fred and Ginger were both buried in the same cemetery.
Thanks Charles! I’m impressed by the variety of interesting folks buried there. I am sure I missed some more!
It only takes 3 generations, and peoples lives are forgotten and blown to the wind
Very true. Most of us don’t even know our great-great grandparents.
My best little nugget from this video is the mention of Glenn Langan. If you are a fan of the Radio Classics channel on SiriusXM, you'll hear Mr. Langan as the star of "Mystery is My Hobby". It's one of my favorite programs on that channel. Happy first day of Spring, Jeff and Sarah!
Thanks! And I must have missed the Langan connection to Mystery is My Hobby!
the Jennings gang used to stop by my Great grandparents home in Oklahoma my great uncle was named after Al my grandmother said there's a family connection I guess I need to look into it more !!!!
That’s interesting. I wonder if it’s true. Sounds like it may be!
@@jbenziggy my Grandpa’s two half brothers last names were Jennings !!! So it’s pretty likely true I would think. My dad and aunt both remember the story’s of the Jennings gang I guess it was talked about a lot when they were younger
That was a good episode Jeff. I knew where Fred Astair and Ginger Roger's were buried. Chatsworth is a beautiful place.
Train robber or attorney, what’s the difference?
Ha ha ha!
THANKS FOR SHARING,
New video awesome 😊
Another great Sunday morning coffee break. Amazing that so many stars are buried in that 1 cemetery. Thanks for the history lesson Jeff & Sarah!
Much appreciated Jerry! Which gravesite was your favorite?
@@jbenziggy I think the 2 that surprised me were Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. I would have thought they would have more monumental monuments but no, they opted for the less auspicious rememberance like that of the common man. My favorite one was the roper who lassoed President Eisenhower, that took a lot of careful planning!
I just saw a film the other day starring Glenn Langan and his wife Adele Jergens. I always loved him in Margie. Quite the dish he was! Nice to see they were buried together. I also like the thought of Fred and Ginger in the same cemetery somehow. Seems fitting. Great episode, as always! :)
Stephen Boyd was indeed a great actor, I visited this cemetery myself or saw these resting places,strange happenstance
Fred Astaires sister married in British nobility and their residency in England was Chatsworth House…. I too
Am surprised at the modest markers in American cemeterys including John Wayne… always enjoy your videos
Thankyou. Rod in London
Idk if you've done this already but can you do an episode on Lost City and Telegraph City both outside of Copperopolis, CA. Lost City is on prvt property but I know Chillseekers in Modesto somehow got access years ago to paranormally investigate it. Both locations are just ruins of buildings, Telegraph City is foundational ruins (and a creepy old windmill). There is a tiny cemetery on the hill but there is barbed wire. There's also a hidden cemetery near the river in Farmington on a farm, I investigated the cemetery but the house was more haunted but that was several years ago. If it's the same family there they likely would let you check it out. Have you done an episode on Chinese Camp? Those old buildings are easy access, I just hope the leaning church is still standing. Word of caution: the owner of the little store is not friendly and there is a squatter in the area who has a machete. You'd probably be ok by day.
WOW very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
Great Story on El Jennings. What characters the Old West brought forth, the Real Americana....
Jeff , Al Jennings is full of Bull 🐂,if you ask me ! at the Indy 500 🏁CARS RUN 235 MPH now . 🏁🏁🏁🏁
Like how you used to illustrate Jennings referring to Edwin S Porter's "The Great Train Robbery" 1903.
Very enjoyable presentation!
I loved watching the old movies with Astaire and Rogers.
She was a beauty and both so talented! Thanks for watching our visit to the Chatsworth cemetery!
Jennings, Sure Had A Colorful Life, Loved this Video, Grat Work!...
GOD!!! His life sounds ds like a celebrity from the 1990's or the 2010's.....he has no adoration for the virgin of guadalupe. Which means that he was just an oddball white man who came to the west and didnothing for nobody.....except himself......ginger Rodgers like, adopted her primary school teacher....and took her into her home when she needed a place......love.
An interesting episode...I liked the story of Monty Montana roping Ike...I wasn't quite around for that.
Gloria Grahame had a pretty looking dress that could get Jimmy Stewart's attention.Tony
Hugh Obrien talks about him at end of this interview: ua-cam.com/video/eVZLuW13xWo/v-deo.html
Another very informative and interesting episode Jeff... but it got me to wondering... and you didn’t say and may not have ran across this in your research on Jennings.. but my Dad was born in Jennings Ok in 1923... it was and still is a very small town.. but I just wonder ... Thanks again and always 👍👍
This is a great video! We buried my grandmother here at Oakwood memorial park in 1974.
Hey Jeff. I see you guys are back to Southern CA and in my old stomping grounds. I’m in my early 70s now but when I was in grade school, Monte Montana came to all of the local schools with his traveling show. He’d rope animals, teachers and have gunfight reproductions. Being a retired firefighter here in Los Angeles, I used to drive our apparatus past his old ranch where Cal State University now stands. At the N. End of Winnetka Ave., was the old DesiLou home of Lucille and Desi Arnaz. Many of my fellow firefighters are buried here, as well as my wife’s parents. i really loved working at our Chatsworth Fire Station. Many times we would have calls, or see local TV and Movie personalities at the stores or while out making fire prevention inspections or writing brush notices. Several interactions with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Thank you for another informative, entertaining and respectful video. I truly admire what you give to the public and your audiences. Stay well. Gary
I grew up in Chatsworth, only about a mile or so away from this cemetery. The church on the grounds was moved there from its location on Topanga Canyon Blvd in Chatsworth, and was the home church of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, who lived in Chatsworth just up the hill from Oakwood Cemetery before they moved to Apple Valley. My family attended that churc until I was four. One of Rogers’ adopted daughters was my reading tutor when I was in first grade. My father, a veterinarian, had the occasion to be called up to the Rogers’ ranch and I got to go with him, a memory I cherish.
How many will be saved . 1 Corinthians 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. (55) O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (57) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Al Jennings was my husbands third cousin
Wow, Jeff and Sarah, this video Is so packed full of cool stuff, I can’t think of a favorite. But one fact stood out, Quanah Parker was in a movie??!! Gotta love history! Thank you so much for your awesome channel 😊
Hi Jeff, and Sarah.
Just wanted you to know how much I like watching the videos you publish, I really liked the one on Stockton rural cemetery. I was born and raised in Stockton, Ca.
Jeff I was wondering if you and Sarah could go and visit Linden cemetery, In Linden Calif. No one has put a video out there yet, and there are a lot of old graves out there, I would go often Because my grandfather is buried there, John Henry Tulleners. I would be so much obliged if you could. Keep up the good work, and thanks.😊
Really good video & history Jeff lol.
I always liked Gloria Grahams movies.
Have you ever noticed she had a funny quirk about her upper lip?
When she talked her upper lip never moves.
Her upper lip area seems like it's frozen stiff whenever she talked.
I know it sounds weird but it always made me feel kind of weird watching her talk for some reason lol.
Watch her talk in her movies & let me know if you notice it too?
The 1st one about the lawyer turned train robber is funny as hell lol.
You'd think after a couple of failed train robberies he'd give up his failed life of crime attempts lol but he just keeps doing it & never accomplishes his crimes lol.
Wow clueless much? Lol!
You probably already know that Roy and Dale Rodgers lived on a ranch in chatsworth and helped to found a Church on Topanga Canyon. I think it’s still there.
Speaking of old church’s, Wyatt Earp regularly attended an old stone church (stilll there) in Lake Elsinore. Also, Aimee Simple Mcferson had a hideaway on the south side of the lake (still there) that played a part in her scandalous disappearance. Both locations are well known around town.
I sent the last comment too soon due to my clumsy fingers. Mr. Hug is going to restore it and make it into a small museum. I just drove by it the other while working and the address if I remember correctly is 2365 S. 10th if you’re interested in looking it up. It’s just a small little house built in the 1880’s.
Sounds like Al Jennings train robberies could’ve been a prototype for an old Hanna Barbera cartoon character xD
Very interesting. Thank you. I enjoyed many of these old movies these actors starred in.❤️
Another good episode but that AL Joahson grave was very opulent it surprised me, I relize how big he was back in the early days but it beats most of the famous & rich I've seen. Thanks, keep up thegood work.
I really enjoyed your video. I also had a picture of Ginger Rogers from the early 1990's. A relative of my best friend worked for her. Great video!
My daughter used to live in Chatsworth some 18 years ago, we visited the place quite often from the UK looking down on Hoot Gibson's and Errol Flynn's old homes. That area is steeped in the old western movies locations, the Lone Ranger True Rock and the Iverson Ranch. The resting place of the stars too was a place I loved to wonder around recalling the stars and their movies, my old hero rests there, Monty Montana.
Monty Montana came to my grammar school when I was a kid about 1950 or so. He put on a great show for us. I am amazed that so many big stars have such common graves. In Chatsworth? Nothing about Chatsworth, but you would think they would be buried in Hollywood or close by. A great book would be to locate the graves of big stars and to find out why they are buried where they are.
Wonderfully done videos of the individuals whom we grew up with through movies and television. Thank you.
Modest markers? Sinatra & John Wayne come to mind. Know of two billionaires that lie in unmarked graves near their markers
Enjoyed this very much Great history shared Thankyou Jeff and Sarah
Gloria was awesome. Her best was Big Heat and Human Desire both from Fritz Lang.
Great video, as usual. I've been to this cemetery many times, my ex in-laws are interred here, just up the hill a bit from the little church. Ben Hur is one of my All time favorite movies and when I learned that Stephen Boyd was also there, I made it a point to go over and say hello from time to time, the same with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. One thing you do have to be careful about in that cemetery are rattlesnakes.....they come out at night and curl up on the grave markers that have been in the sun all day to
stay warm.....they used to have signs up, but it's been a while since I was last there.
I always liked Gloria Graham in Oklahoma. The way she talked and sang. Such a beautiful lady too.
My Mothers ashes are interred there. My Father worked at MGM studios for 40 years... It is a very peaceful and scenic cemetery with many famous "residents". I need to Visit.
Monty Montana came to my grade school in lakewood and did tricks on his horse on the play ground in the early 1950's the school was named Horseman latter named after Craig Williams that was a hero and Vietnam vet,, I went to high-school
With and was a friend. He died saving other soldiers.
Interesting how many of these early folks moved back and forth between law enforcement and law breaking.
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