6 Most Tragic Stories of 1970s Forgotten Stars

These were the stars everyone wanted to be, that we loved, but their stories sometimes tell a very different tale.
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[@SteelToes]

Paul Lynde, Wolfman Jack and Tiny Tim are NOT forgotten... YET. There's still some of us from the 50's, 60's and 70's who are still alive and kicking. We Remember !!

[@surf6009]

As a kid, I was sota freaked out by Tiny Tim. What the heck is this? However, I started to enjoy his talent, and would watch it on TV.

[@tedwarden1608]

@@surf6009. Tiny Tim was eccentric in the sixties when eccentricity was more acceptable than it is now.

[@johnphantom]

I have a picture from the summer of 1986 at The Greenhouse in St. Thomas USVI on the stage with Wolfman and my first real GF, he was DJing for a local station. He was short and round.

[@hjonm9730]

I met Wolfman Jack, spent the day with him. I was working for a music producer in L.A. and he had a deal in the works with Wolfman Jack, born Robert Smith. The Wolfman was in character the whole day. A very funny person. Everybody on the west coast heard his show. Actually most of North America.

[@susanhoag1869]

I can hear Paul Lynde's voice in my head

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

When my dad was in the military, we lived in Germany. We would listen to Wolfman Jack and Kasey Kasem. All of us kids would record songs on our "boom boxes" and hated it when one or both of them would start yammering before the song was over. Good Times!

[@amcone8268]

We listened to Casey Kasem too. After church

[@cinnamontwist8626]

Ditto for me. My multi is german.

[@user-ie2sd5ku4u]

I still listen to Casey Casem when they play a rerun on the radio

[@keithbannister9271]

Boom boxes? Baby Boomers had to sit a home, with the family stereo cassette player, tape in on record and pause... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hannahhughes8405]

Wow Kasey kasem...I loved watching it the rock videos...but it's sooo sad what happened to him and the controversy

[@amytrottier8836]

There is nothing “forgettable” about Paul Lynde! He was a fantastic character actor. He passed away when I was a child, but I have enjoyed many of his performances and characters over the years. Uncle Arthur will always have a special place in my heart.

[@michaeladamo1188]

Well said !

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

He was always so “out there”, but always so lovable! He was always hilarious!

[@f.l3450]

Who?

[@PeachysMom]

Right? He was an icon!

[@Brentaaron300]

He was HILARIOUS 😂

[@asmith7876]

Wow, Paul Lynde on only 11 episodes of Bewitched? Seems like 100 of them! Classic!

[@StephenGriffith-fd8uh]

Yeah it seems like Paul did WAY WAY more than that😮for real brother

[@kevinarnold8634]

It seemed he was in more to me as well. I guess he was the one I found most memorable of the lot.

[@WVgrl59]

But then he had his own show and then he was on Hollywood Squares

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

I know!! I immediately recognized his voice and face!!

[@dauntlessasmr7910]

I was also shocked to learn it was only 11 episodes. As far as the situation with Davidson, I think the reason why it didn't turn into a scandal is that after the initial investigation, it turned out that the young man was indeed showing off when he fell. Also, it was determined that Lynde rushed over and attempted to save his life, as Davidson started to slip. Very tragic.

[@youknowme8578]

My wife's cousin knew Tim well, he often played at Isle Ramada in the Florida Keys. He knew him so well, that he had Tim call me on my birthday, and sing "Happy Birthday" to me on the phone. Well before cellar phones, and I was flabbergasted. He also sent me a photo of him, and the inscription that read, "Happy Birthday, Mr J." Tim also signed it, and to this day, it hangs on my family room wall. God Bless you Tim, in heaven, and thanks for the memories.

[@suzannenichols6900]

Wow. How cool

[@quasipseudo1]

Flex!

[@teschchr122]

Really awesome!

[@isabellind1292]

Thank you for telling that sweet story. Tiny Tim would be so touched to read your comments. He seemed so humble and I'm glad he followed his dreams. I wonder why his mother would have rather committed him to Bellevue for evaluation than let him pursue what he loved? She knew her son. I'm glad his father supported his son. RIP Tiny Tim. A devoted musician who never stopped performing.🌹❤🪕

[@antonydrossos5719]

That had to be the most awesome birthday ever!

[@kinkle_Z]

I got to see Paul Lynde do stand up at a theater in the round in King of Prussia just outside Philly circa 1977. He was opening for Debby Boone who sang "You Light up My Life" and she was opening for the play "The Odd Couple" in the round with the TV cast playing the characters and that was the main show of the night. It was frickin' amazing!! Worth 10 times what the ticket price was and I got to enjoy it with my dad.... the only entertainment we ever spent together... one of the truly magical moments of my life!

[@babeokelly]

sounds like a great night

[@RebeccaSurber-vw5wi]

Very cool

[@waynetompkins3006]

I would have paid to see that!

[@nancyraynaud2771]

😅😅

[@Noduhdork]

It was called the Valley Forge Music Fair! I saw Sha-na-na there!

[@mateollamo73]

Benny Hill was such a huge part of my childhood, always had to wait up until late to watch it (LONG before online) to watch any of it (along with Dr. Who and Monty Python) and I always remember laughing hysterically at Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares....

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Agreed!

[@dianabuckley5879]

Loved Paul and Benny I love to laugh and they really did the trick.

[@alistairogilvy7696]

If there's one sad part, it's more people recognise Benny Hill's theme as that, not Boots Randolph's 'Yakety Sax'.

[@DeneeLynne933]

Benny Hill was one of my favorites!!

[@FireflyGirl68]

Same. 😂 (Luckily my dad is a Brit, so he didn't mind if I watched any of those shows. I'd watch Monty Python with him when I was in HS! 😂

[@Kahuna54]

Wolfman Jack will never be forgotten by those of us who grew up in the Los Angeles area! He was a great radio DJ and with his appearance in American Graphitti is classic!

[@allisonyoung4273]

I loved Wolfman Jack. He is the reason I love ELO today.....

[@waynetompkins3006]

​​@allisonyoung4273 He's the reason I had never had acne as a teenager. Does no one remember his Clearysil commercials?

[@alisonbarrett3379]

I grew up in Denver, and remember him well. I enjoyed his show often.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I met him when I was 5 in the early 70s. He was buying weed at a house in SF China Town.

[@stevengoracke7644]

​@@drbobsnightmare2521🤔

[@douglash.8640]

Years and years of my life revolved around watching Benny Hill. I remember my Mom telling me i shouldn't be watching because they were too adult but i still nanaged to watch them. Then my brother and 2 friends started playing Pitch every Friday and Saturday which were the nights that Benny Hill was on and we'd stop playing cards to watch Benny Hill and then go back to playing cards. Good or bad, those really were the best days of my life.

[@isabellind1292]

LOL! That's funny! What a sweet mom.🌺My father was a real gentleman but he loved watching Benny Hill. My mom & my sister and I didn't mind but we didn't stick around when it was on, hahahaha!🤣💋🤣

[@user-qm2li8zx2d]

I thought I was the only one that had to sneak and watch it😂

[@KittyGrizGriz]

My dad, watched it all the time, he’d let me watch it too! Haha

[@ritaparker478]

My mom too when we were in our mid teens. We kept watching and eventually she enjoyed him too, with guidance to preserve our morals.

[@shewho333]

Paul Lynde was beloved by so many people! I wonder if he ever realized how totally popular and big of a star that he was. A cautionary tale to want what you actually have while you still have it. It’s OK to dream bigger, but stop to see how far you’ve come and appreciate that too.

[@freepatriot6313]

This is such great advice! Thank you and God bless you

[@myswanktrendz]

I always felt like Paul Lynde didn't understand what we saw in him, or why we loved him, because his self-esteem was so low.

[@drelle504]

I was born after he died, but I love Paul Lynde. I thought he was hilarious.

[@marjoriedulcich8277]

I used to listen to Wolfman Jack in the 70's. I would turn the radio low bc it was around midnight when he was on. Sad that he left us.

[@lynnestamey7272]

Me too!

[@chrismayer3919]

He had fangs even BEFORE he became a wolfman! 😲

[@surf6009]

Always listened to Wolfman Jack here in Minnesota when I could. It made living in the boonies so much better back then.

[@shewho333]

Does anyone remember a broadcast in the late 70’s that announced Wolfman Jack was dead? I do. I was 8 years old and it broke my heart! Maybe it was just a joke or a death hoax, but I didn’t find out he lived on until 1995 until the day he actually died and I heard his death announced AGAIN!

[@chrismayer3919]

@@shewho333 he was a LOT of peoples fave nighthowler; he is missed… 🐺

[@dalelittlefield57]

The older I get the more I apricate theses shows...Well done, do more !

[@bobhart677]

Tiny Tim died like a boss. On stage. Performing the song he made famous.

[@davidhallett8783]

How does that make him a boss

[@bobhart677]

@@davidhallett8783 Sooner or later, we all die. But to go out with such class and perfect timing is rare.

[@tedwarden1608]

So he tip toed off.

[@albertfinney1328]

@@tedwarden1608 Clever, though a wee but. Sounds a bit more like a thud. Long way to the floor, unless he was sitting. Was tall wasn't he?

[@tedwarden1608]

@@albertfinney1328. I think he was 6’1” a big lad. Although I’m never going to hear the word Thud without thinking of Tucker Carlson. If the word Thud ever got a body.

[@brianarbenz7206]

Paul Lynde did overcome alcoholism, and spent the last year of his life sober, upbeat, and being quite respectful toward others. It's so nice that he got the happy year, and that those around him found him so much nicer. Though it is sad that he died after just a year of the good times, it was great that he had that period of recovery.

[@Roeger1024]

L O L

[@honeylacecookie]

Benny Hill has been a FAMILY FAVORITE yes he had all of us in rolling laughter. 😢May God Bless You Mr.Hill 😢💔🙏

[@sharyndoyle6362]

I'm an Aussie and Paul Lynde was one of my favorites as a child watching Bewitched and seeing him later. I liked his sarcasm and wit. He came across also as a very intelligent yet troubled soul. I am probably wrong but that is what I felt. Bloody loved his humour.

[@ZepG]

When I was a young boy growing up in the 1970s, I used to watch Benny Hill on American television. His show had a significant impact on who I am today. It came at the perfect time in my life and was one of the best things that ever happened to me. For the first time, I got to see beautiful women half-dressed and enjoyed awesome slapstick comedy. I loved it! Benny Hill was not just a comedian but also a Veteran, Patriot, Saint, and a Hero to me.

[@darthwiizius]

The best joke on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air was by Carlton just before some English law scholar bloke is about to come round he says: "I used to be intimidated by the British, I thought they were more sophisticated, more cultured, better educated, then I watched Benny Hill". BTW, Benny was brilliantly cast in "The Italian Job", plus his take on the A-Team was a work of genius, he played BA.

[@xtheflabeox8813]

WC Fields red Skellington Redd Foxx and Benny Hill these are the people who showed me what comedy is along with Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy

[@AmericanCracker69]

​@@darthwiiziushis part in the Italian Job was perfect. The bigger, the better. 😆

[@darthwiizius]

@@AmericanCracker69 Yeah, and what a film too. Poor Italian mommas.

[@gloriabarberi1292]

Used to watch Benny Hill on Italian TV, and loved his show.

[@waynetompkins3006]

Tiny Tim lived another 30 years after hitting it big in the late 60s, even having something of a comeback shortly before his death. I interviewed him as a small town newspaper reporter in 1988 and found him to be a kind, thoughtful and salt of the earth man. After several minutes, the interview had ended and we were just two people having a nice conversation.

[@C.Brown5150]

And I'm sure that being able to have a open and honest one to one conversation will forever hold more value and worth to you on a personal level than the actual interview itself.. I imagine that was a very pleasant conversation. 🕊️👍

[@jhavajoe3792]

Good to know-- we never know a celeb and only get bits from the media. I always used to make fun of him, but now I see deeper.

[@LazyIRanch]

I was hoping that they'd mention his album recorded with my favorite nuclear polka band, Brave Combo, in 1988. It wasn't released until after TT's death in 1996. I'm a big fan of Brave Combo, have seen them live several times, their shows were such fun. I can't think of a better band to accompany TT. The members of the band loved spending time and getting to be friends with him, and the album isn't horrible!

[@sirlaw2930]

I met Tiny Tim in 1977 or 78. I was fifteen. I heard he was at the vapor's club in Hots Springs Arkansas. I didn't know one of his nick names was Texarkana Tex. Miss Vicky was in the back of a limo. She urged him that he didn't have time to give me an autograph. Tiny said, he had to give an autograph to his fan. I will always remember him as such a kind person. I thought it was strange that He would be one of the only celebrities I ever met. I always loved the Beatles. I also did not know he was called " America's answer to the Beatles" in jest. I can't tell you how much I love Tiny Tim. He was a hard working, kind, humble, man. Like many I also thought he was odd. What an original , authentic example of a human being. He must have gotten divorced soon after I met him.

[@melissacooper8724]

I remember that he was married three times and divorced twice. His third marriage to Miss Sue ended with his untimely death in 1996.

[@SJJewel-fl2jl]

I met tiny Tim at the hacienda hotel in New port richey florida in the 70's. He was a joy to watch..totally uninhibited. R.i.p. tiny.😊❤❤.

[@dannycrockett9878]

I always knew Paul Lynd's questions were given to him days ahead of taping HQ. At the close of every show when they ran the credits, they showed a quick disclaimer that simply said "Questions asked of the center square may have been provided prior to taping." But it most certainly did not say provided to all squares. But that was no issue because he was the man with the timing. It wasn't just what he said, but how he said it.

[@user-mp9rd4hg8b]

I thought it was common knowledge that all of the "stars" knew what the questions were, or at least had answers prepared ahead of time. It was just too obvious.

[@user-dy4rp6bq8e]

Grew up watching Benny he was great RIP and thank you for your service.

[@hilarygarrison6139]

I loved Paul Lynde so much. I was home sick a lot as a kid and saw him on so many different shows. His voice is so unique and his humor made me lmao. It's so sad his personal life wasnt what he wanted it to be I hope he's at peace making the angels laugh.

[@BT-ir5zl]

That was my Paul Lynde experience. I used to bag school regularly in junior high because I hated it, and see him on daytime tv.

[@arcanondrum6543]

When people drink, it doesn't "change them", they lose their inhibitions and their guard comes down...

[@maryanderson4895]

Wolfman Jack, Paul Lynde and Benny Hill were my favorites grown up...Loved all of them!!

[@charlesfcopeland9756]

Thank you for this. So many memories were awakened again. I was a big fan of all the celebrities that were shown and fondly remember and honor what they ment to not only me but to everyone who was privileged enough to experience the 70's.

[@surf6009]

I agree with you. It was always something different in the 70s. A really good time to be a teenager !

[@isabellind1292]

I enjoyed this trip down memory lane. Good times. "Up your nose w/a rubber hose!" What did that even mean, haha! But seriously, I wonder what YT will look like if it keeps going down the path they are when they're censoring words related to 9/11. The lunatics are running the asylum at YT. How disrespectful!!!

[@fandoria09]

I grew up in the late 1970s to the mid 1980s watching the Benny Hill Show and listened to the Doctor Demento Show. The best times of my childhood. Loved Benny Hill.

[@surf6009]

Thanks for the comment! Wow! I haven't remembered the Doctor Demento show forever. Ha ha, wondering why.... . Duh.

[@kimberlymoxley104]

Wow HOOOO! Dr Demento

[@ac2-rm141]

Doctor Demento and the National Lampoon Radio Hour - it was half an hour long.

[@albundy6008]

From everything I have read about him, Benny Hill was an incredibly generous and humble man. He lived in a small town in England and was just one of the one of the guys.

[@daerth4423]

They used to air reruns at midnight here when I was a kid in the 80s. I used to sneak into the living room and watch it with the sound turned way down every chance I could get as my parents wouldn't let me watch it. 😆

[@albertfinney1328]

Paul Lynde the BEST response to this question, "How long does the average extramarital affair last?" on Hollywood Squares. "oooohhh, about three minutes." "Love is something you... purchase." Didn't like the show but when I heard Paul Lynde called upon I ran to the set. A scream!

[@dennistorres6144]

For me it was. tonight in scandanevia 300 woman will become pregnant WHY? PL ansewr was LARS in back in town with his manerisem it was hilarious .

[@charlesp.3842]

As a kid, one of my hobbies was DX’ing, getting distant stations on AM radio. I had a long wire antenna strung high above my backyard. That’s when I first heard Wolfman Jack on XERF in Mexico. That was 1963. I was 14 yrs old. I thought, this guy’s wild! “All riiiight! This is Wolfman Jack here” in that gravelly voice. Played mostly blues, R&B, soul, doo-wop. Which I love to this day. Clap for the Wolfman!

[@edryba4867]

He gonna rate your record high! There was never anyone quite like Wolfman Jack, before or since!

[@BeGeebers]

I grew up in Wyoming and it was KOMA Radio, Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA, way back in the late 50’s until 69. Was the only rock and roll station we could get. 😊

[@madbrowniac7871]

Part of the Cast that made "American Graffiti" such a Legendary Movie. Speaking of the Seventies there is a great elegiac Scene where The Wolfman and a young Character Actor named Moosie Drier discuss the weight of the tragedy of the departure of Buddy Holly, who was clearly the young man's Hero.🤔🎤🐺🕴📻🎥B.W.

[@karenignatowski6620]

Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap! Love that song!!!

[@lestersabados1306]

As I have gotten older and crossed 50, I realized that I can be satisfied with the simple things like a apartment, food, transportation etc. I have an IMDb page and a Hollywood documentary about my nightclub-Restaurant...looking back it's not exactly what I thought I wanted out of life, but I am still alive. Youth drives the greed and delusions of grandeur. Extravagance uses lots of energy and capital for what? The people I was trying to impress don't care about me or are dead! wisdom is realizing you dont need it ALL , JUST ENOUGH.

[@lestersabados1306]

It takes a video of 6 peoples lives to have MY EPIPHANY

[@patrickt6642]

In the same boat except for the imdb stuff .life is about moving forward and appreciating the small stuff.

[@bradley7723]

My uncle and I were Benny Hill fans in the 70s, always brought great laughs to us. Goods times, with fun memories. 😁

[@mayorb3366]

I have fond memories of my dad and I laughing our asses off watching Benny Hill. He was a comic genius, and Hill's Angels were an added bonus!

[@DT-dz1jc]

@@mayorb3366 remember that Charlene's Angels skit with Benny & little Jackie as 2 of the Angels? I know you're talking about the hot girls but Angels reminded me of: They're HERE CHAR lene and looking as aDORable as EVER. Benny Hill was the best!

[@denisemcdougal6445]

I enjoyed Benny Hill !

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Loved those little bells

[@paulforder591]

My father and I used to watch Benny Hill in the late 1970s, and he was a riot!! How he got some of his jokes and monologues past the censors, I'll never know, but he always cheered me up. RIP, Benny...you'll always be remembered! 😂😂😂❤🇬🇧🇬🇧📺

[@timford4408]

I saw Jim and Pam at the Freemont Ca. Winter Nationals along with many other top drag racing celebrities'. She was breathtaking. It was difficult getting a picture of her as so many people had the same idea with their cameras at the ready. I did manage to get one though. They were a good team. Those were great days in drag racing.

[@robroyharris7418]

Remember old Fremont drag strip. ! Man , good memories

[@victoriajohnson4420]

Why do you call Tiny Tim's life a tragic story? He was a success. He was able to do what he loved his whole life, he brought joy to millions of people, and he kept memories of the musical world in his head like a living encyclopaedia. At one point, he reached the pinnacle of stardom and was a household name. He had the love of three beautiful women, and separations are painful, but not tragic, nor is some ill health. He did not destroy his body with alcohol or drugs, as others did. In the end, he died doing what he loved, and left a legacy on video and vinyl. He will be fondly remembered by many, many people. More magic than tragic.

[@FreyaTait]

He had a difficult childhood in New York City. Both he and his mother almost died during his birth. Some of his acquaintances speculated that he may have sustained some brain damage because he could be physically clumsy and periodically experienced cognitive difficulty. He did not finish high school. He became a music encyclopedia because he spent most of his time in childhood in his room listening to music. His comments about his "dear mother and father" notwithstanding, his parents were not very good to him (I won't go into details because my memory isn't that clear and I don't want to trash dead people). His rise to success was long and hard; he was in his mid-30s when he began to be noticed. Did you watch the part of the video that deals with him? Did you see the contortions of Dick Martin's face as he listened to Herb sing? Did you hear the narrator remark that Herb spent time performing in a venue that amounted to a sideshow for freaks? (And he was kind and friendly to the other performers there.) Two divorces are not something to be dismissed lightly. His cognitive difficulties gave him problems with managing money, and some people whose job it was to help him took advantage of him. (It just occurred to me that Herb may have been a savant, brilliant in music and its history but unable to budget his bills.) He died when he did because he would not comply with doctors' orders to stop working; he felt insecure if he couldn't contribute. The night he died, his sister-in-law had a vivid dream of walking and talking with him in Heaven, where he was well and strong again. It was a life of downs and ups that culminated in the highest up there is. The information I've written comes from two main sources. One is a biography that was written about him, but I don't remember the title, author, year, or publisher. The other was a website that his widow Susan Gardner maintained for several years after Herb's death. When she remarried, she turned the management of the site over to someone else. It was not well maintained after that, and I can no longer find it on the web.

[@Northern.Town.]

Debralee Scott's story is so tragic. She was such a bright light.

[@Johndoe345-k2d]

She was trash.

[@traceymasonperry9302]

I loved her too!!!!!

[@gregnatsch8787]

Grief and loss is not something you “get over”. A sad story

[@ahcapella]

I loved her on _Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman!_ What a cutie! Purchased the truly mediocre series _Angie_ on DVD not long ago so that I could see more of her. So very sad what happened, though. RIP, Debralee!

[@ericstainz9072]

“what would you say to a couple who smokes in bed?” Paul “slow down”

[@kathejohnson4241]

Tiny Tim seemed like a sweet, gentle soul. May he RIP.

[@surf6009]

He was very religious.

[@eaharms3544]

I know it wasn't as offensive as it is now, but a 37 year old marrying a 17 year old feels pretty icky. My mother was around the same age as Tiny Tim at the time and she refused to watch the wedding.

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

​@@eaharms3544but back then it was different. In the 50s teenagers in HS where getting married so much so that they had a PSA about how bad it's got. That's why some shows back then had episodes of teenager eloping at the Justice of the Peace. Even Priscilla Presley lived with Elvis as a teen. Back then you just needed your parents permission and that made it legal. I've had friends in HS in the 70s who were married at 15. Looking back I'm glad I wasn't one of them! We also had our share of teenage pregnancies back then.

[@amcone8268]

Why is it no one says anything about a man going out with a much younger woman yet if a woman goes out with a much younger man people say stuff? What’s the difference?

[@TibetanFox68]

@@amcone8268 That's rubbish. There's always bitchy comments about older male celebrities with young women. Anyway, what bloke wouldn't prefer to go out with someone who is younger and therefore more attractive? It's the young women going out with an old and/or ugly guy who's doing the questionable thing. Even then, that's up to her. As for gay couples, they get away with HUGE age gaps, partly because nobody is allowed to criticize them about anything. That's where the real hypocrisy lies.

[@randydumeshousen4203]

I wish life could last as long as it takes to finish a dreamers dream. This was a good memory of days lost.

[@DaRealPhillyJawn]

Paul Lynde was a legend. Shame he felt he couldn't be himself. But I always see snippets of him and his brand of funny all over social media.

[@munkustrap2]

Too many men back then couldn't be themselves. Rock Hudson; Robert Reed; Cary Grant & Anthony Perkins come immediately to my mind. It's so f-ing sad & unfair!

[@coolerheadsprevail9312]

​​@@munkustrap2What to do? People are more excepting of all types of lifestyles now and yet the mental health of many is still off the charts crazy! How do these individuals who are angry, lost, depressed or worse get better? These is something to be said about hope that is not en vogue. Work ethic and community, not communism, is very important.

[@wholeshebang1]

@@coolerheadsprevail9312- I think you meant "People are more _*accepting* of_".

[@myswanktrendz]

​@@coolerheadsprevail9312 Sadly life remains cyclical, because people just can't seem to agree on what defines progress. What we loved yesterday, we will hate tomorrow, and what we hated yesterday, we will love tomorrow. Right now my community's arms are lovingly open to anyone identifying as LGBTQ etc. That is, until a member does something that the 'community' didn't agree to. (Not that they were asked or have to agree). In time, someone will fixate on a negative LGBTQ outcome, and become increasingly angry or frustrated, complaining to everyone. Lines are drawn until a law is subtly introduced and passed. As the laws start to change, ever so slightly, the wheel of acceptance starts to turn again, back to a negative era. If you had told me in the '80s that Roe versus Wade would be overturned in 40 years, I would have said Not Possible (or necessary). But we weren't paying attention, and look what happened. My mother said everything that's new, was once old and everything old, becomes new again. History always repeats itself, because we can't seem to learn from it.

[@myswanktrendz]

​@@wholeshebang1Believe it or not, we all are capable of editing (mentally) as we read. It's not that hard, and I resent your assumption we don't know better.,

[@van_antwerpen]

Tiny was a kind and gentle soul. I was told he would take an excessive amount of time walking to and from the car just because he was so worried about stepping on any small bugs along the way. An old friend produced his 1995 album of Russ Columbo covers called Prisoner Of Love and spent a lot of time with him that year in Tampa. I was supposed to go down there for a party they were throwing him at their house but alas my evil boss wouldn’t give me the time off. One of my biggest missed opportunities, since I’d been a fan my whole life. 😢 If it still exists, somewhere on an old vhs tape is footage of him at that party being told that I was so bummed that I couldn’t make it, so he picked up his ukulele and announced this song was for me… and at that very moment someone blasted the stereo, he got distracted, put down the uke and went back to talking to the people next to him. 😩 So close…

[@DT-dz1jc]

Oh my gosh, growing up in the '70s we NEVER missed Benny Hill. They played 2 half hour shows back to back around midnight on Friday nights. LOVED it. We'd puff puff pass & be giggling from the very first notes accompanying the Thames logo to one the hilarious chase scenes at the end of the 2nd episode. We"d be laugh crying & still talking about it & acting out the skits & singing the songs at school on Monday. He was THE best

[@DT-dz1jc]

Loved the Jack. As the song said You gon' DIG it till the DAY you die. Not wrong. Still dig the Wolfman.

[@surf6009]

I did the same thing. Watching Benny Hill, by myself, was a good idea when nothing else was going on.

[@myswanktrendz]

I used to watch Benny Hill and Monty Python

[@neilsoulman]

I watched Benny as a youngster mostly for the ladies, "yakety sax" bits

[@GOGOSLIFE]

Wolfman Jack was a boss in my teenage years! He built an incredible persona! His voice was so unique that you knew instantly it was him. Wish he was around longer than he was. Nobody has replaced him in the cool factor, ever since. Miss you dog! I was introduced to the drag racing scene in the '70's, fell in love with horsepower, and raced both on the street and the track. I remember them coming to our little track, with Shirley Muldowney, Connie Kalitta, Jungle Jim, and a lot of others, too many to name! I've been a gearhead ever since. I just love the adrenaline rush!

[@misalaca]

I just adored his sarcastic laugh, so contagious....he was unique!!! RIP ❤❤❤

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Who?

[@misalaca]

Paul Lynde🤭

[@Cheerfultoday]

My older brother and I went to the same school as Pam Hardy, and he had the hots for her, big time. One day he was very excited, telling me that he had a date with Pam coming up on the weekend. Since I didn’t know Pam (although I did know her younger sister), the significance of my brother’s date with her was lost on me, and if he told me about their date, I don’t remember that at all. Plus it’s possible that he had an “important”reason not to tell, either. It wasn’t until later that Pam became Jungle Pam, but it was a nice surprise to see her in this video, along with all of the far more famous celebrities here. She definitely had an amazing life.

[@carolmartin6719]

I loved Wolfman Jack & I loved the midnight special.

[@Britcarjunkie]

I grew up with all of these legends: it's sad that most are gone, but I'm glad that Pam is still around, and having seen recent interviews of her, I can safely say she's a sweetheart of a lady. And, she is drag racing's ORIGINAL "back-up girl" - the girl that you often see on a drag strip, that stages a car at the start of a race. She does still make an occasional appearance at a drag race sometimes, but has only belped stage one of Jim's original cars since his passing, and refuses to stage any of the "tribute" (copies) cars, out of respect for Jim, though car owners have begged her to.

[@919blade]

Pam is awesome 👌 A realistic up front legend without the corporate GUFF ❤

[@amcone8268]

We always have memories here.

[@SlickArmor]

She is definitely a real one. Very rare in the entertainment industry. 😢

[@colleengillespie2680]

Paul Lynd was a good friend of my Great Aunt. They went to school together. There were always tickets waiting for her when he came to town for a show.

[@pamelaescobar3932]

In about 1980-ish, when I lived in NYC and was doing some singing and violin playing, I ended up doing a gig with Tiny Tim on Long Island, and then playing a little on a recording. I don't know if it ever got produced, but that was a very strange experience! I often wondered what happened to him.

[@michaelthomas9991]

What a beautiful program! I love trivia and history, so this show is right up my alley. Thanks for the production and presentation of this episode on KZbin.

[@user-ln4vt2ol7w]

I remember all of them and I appreciate hearing about them. Thanks

[@audaciousred]

In the 90's I was a bartender in South Florida. Every May, the liquor companies would sponsor "The Bartenders Bash" (an adult spring break) in the keys. Timy Tim was always one of the entertainers. He was very quiet but kind and gracious. However,it was obvious he wasn't in good health

[@eversafe1963]

All of these, except Jungle Jim & Pam, were known to me when I was growing up. The only one I was fortunate me meet & become friends with, was Debralee. I was heartbroken when her sister told me about her passing. There was no romance, just friendship, but it hurt as if there was love involved. I attended her small memorial service. She was a sweet soul that never forgot the love if her life and did her best to survive the tragedy of losing him.

[@richardelushik1177]

Wolfman Jack is the man I would listen to whenever he was on the air. Loved that gruff voice of his.

[@xtheflabeox8813]

Tiny Tim brought millions of people Joy I remember him from when I was a kid tiptoeing Through the Tulips

[@luisreyes1963]

Good to know "Jungle Pam" Hardy is alive & well. If I knew about her sooner as a teenager in the 70's... 😍

[@TJ-tw1kt]

Yep, she sure knew how to show them. Points way up high.

[@timothydunn438]

As a young teenager, I was enamored with Jungle Pam.

[@grabinmccrack4021]

Ahh the old match racing days. They come to Englishtown and we'd find a way to get there. Jungle Pam was the first I'd ever seen to taste a drip from the car s to know if it was something to worry about or if the run could go. The smells, the sounds it's a beautiful thing. and Pam was never matched. there were others but she was everyone's favorite.

[@jessiepoole3070]

He may not have wrote some of his work, but he was the greatest deliverer Of his time.

[@guydreamr]

Are you talking about Paul Lynde?

[@RZK1966]

Midnight Special was awesome!

[@jayskywalker5049]

YESSSSSS

[@peddersoldchap]

The way the *elites* (politicians, journalists, etc) treated Benny Hill at the end of his career is *simply disgraceful!*

[@FreyaTait]

Herb Khaury was a walking encyclopedia of 20th century popular music. His vocal range was remarkable, including deep notes as well as the falsetto. In fact, on his albums he sang duets with himself--the falsetto in imitation of a woman's voice and the lower notes for the man's part. He gave a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, where he spontaneously gave the histories of the songs he performed. His talent was never recognized.

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Yes! He could recite the histories of songs, song writers, arrangers, bands, anyone going back 50-60 years. If he stated it, you could ret assured it was accurate. The guy was a genius.

[@goodbyebluesky5770]

I saw him around 1994-95 walking down the street in NYC. He was wearing a really dingy red colored suit and carrying a bag of "stuff" in each arm. He looked like he lived on the streets or something. I felt sad for him, but I guess that was just his lifestyle and he liked it that way. So, good on Tiny Tim

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

One of his record releases was "Rock" in 1993 (?) ... I was surprised he had a commanding baritone voice coupled with the signature warbling vibrato..

[@surf6009]

I watched the Midnight Special! Great show when I got back from the high school football game here in Minnesota.

[@monicagrant6092]

Wow talk about memories. I couldn’t wait to watch the midnight hour. It would show I believe on Friday nights of course at Mid Night.

[@pennyboulton9676]

Poor Paul Lynde I’ve never watched. him on Hollywood Squares but I did watch him on Bewitched. He was also the voice for The Hooded Claw on The Perils of Penelope Pitstop. I was named after Penelope Pitstop so when I found out Paul was the voice for the hooded claw I was so happy cos love his voice and comic genius. I recently found out Seth Macfarlane used Paul Lynde’s voice for Roger the alcoholic alien I was so happy now through the fantastic voices of Paul & Seth we can keep Paul Lynde’s fantastic comic voice in our hearts forever more. RIP Paul Lynde. ❤️

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

Wolfman Jack was who I listened to when Transistor radios became a thing. I listened to his radio show when I was a young teen through 1972 when I married and moved to Italy with my new husband who was in the Navy.

[@MythStarFire]

Growing up I knew of all those listed. Wolfman Jack was my favorite! So loved his voice. I will have to check out his digital show. I really loved actors with unique voices such as Wolfman Jack, Vincent Price, Paul Lynde, and so on. I was not big into cars and racing, but still knew Jungle Pam by sight.

[@meowmeow333]

My name is Vicki. I watched Tiny Tim marry Miss Vicki. From then on it was a constant tease from folks. "Oh Miss Vicki ! How's Tiny Tim?" And I would reply with my impersonation of Top Toe Through the Tulips. I was 6 years old! Paul Lynde. Such a funny guy! I still impersonate him. I'm 62! No one knows who I'm impersonating anymore,but,I keep their memories ongoing in my world. Things were so simple then. No nasty attitudes or freakouts at a tasteless joke. Everything was interesting! Jungle Jim and Pam made everyone interested in drag racing. Evil Kenevill made dare devil history. I was enthralled with all these different personalities. I just find celebrities boring now. The shock value comes with nasty attitudes and disgusting personalities and has shaped their fans into unapproachable humans. I could go on. Thanks for keeping memories of my childhood icons alive!

[@moonlightdancer5495]

Reminds me of my childhood. So sad that they all died too soon. They are all sorely missed

[@ankhpom9296]

Sadly, things are not what they appear to be.

[@genevieve730]

I didn’t know the backstory of most of the people you featured. Very informative and entertaining, good job!

[@HedgeFundOfOne]

Appreciate this video. Why were references to 9-11 2001 beeped out in the Debra Lee Scott segment?

[@kimberlyjohnson6352]

Tufs. I loved seeing this retro from my years as a teenager. I am 2 yrs younger then jungle Pam. But boy did I get a shortage of her upper half of the body. Thank you again I loved each and everyone that you honored on here. I can’t wait for round two.

[@billgormley800]

I remember trying to stay up to see Tiny Tim get married on the Johnny Carson show but I fell asleep and my grand mother and aunt couldn't get me up when it came one.

[@tvormwald]

Some of the greatest shows of my growing up in the 1960's and 1970's !!!

[@kat66meow]

Every time I hear about Benny Hill, it always reminds me of my dad. My dad was a jokester and he loved Benny’s show. We (my dad, my brother, and me) used to watch his shows in the 80’s. He was one of the reasons I loved slapstick humor. I used to quote his lines but if I did now, no one would know what I was talking about. Lol. Paul Lynde was hilarious on Bewitched reruns and the Hollywood Squares and any show or movie that would be refunded. Tiny Tim I recently found out about when I heard “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” in a movie and then I looked up the original version, which Nick Lucas did in 1929. I love both versions. Debralee Scott, I had forgotten about. I remember Wolfman Jack from movies but also knowing about his radio show and how so many DJ’s always talked about him. I had only heard briefly of Jungle Jim. This video brought back memories I had forgotten. RIP to these wonderful icons. 😿😔

[@bcrocks3935]

these people are not forgotten or gone, they are carried by many of us in our hearts.

[@bobfoster687]

Saw Tiny in College Park PA in the early 80s. He did a kick ass Elvis imitation.

[@bunnymad5049]

I loved Benny Hill and I was a young-mid teen in the early 80s. His cheeky humour was fabulous. All these people were treasures. It's a shame some of them didn't realise what a gift they gave us, especially nowadays when you can't really laugh at anything.

[@markgoldspink5109]

Try watching comedy, there's more and better than ever before. I loved Benny Hill but if you don't think there's many comedians, you're living under a rock enjoying being angry at the sky.

[@bunnymad5049]

@@markgoldspink5109 You have a gift at missing the point, don't ya, love? lol

[@MaryAnnRegaladoVasquez]

Every one of the profiles that you covered in this video had a tremendous impact in my life. Thank You for the memories. ❤

[@garneauweld1100]

Respectfully and thoroughly done! An excellent review of some our lost, but never forgotten, heavy hitters. Very well done!!

[@neilmanausa4045]

I remember going to the Funny Car Nationals at the Epping Speedway in Epping, NH in 1976. It was there I saw Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam. She was something to behold. She was drop-dead gorgeous and knew how to flirt with every man attending the event, just by being Jungle Pam.

[@tj921able]

I was a fan of Paul Lynde, Tiny Tim & Wolfman Jack as a kid. It's sad that they each met tragic fates. My friends really liked Benny Hill. Thank you for sharing this. God Bless You & stay safe.

[@bobsebring2819]

That was a nice tribute for these wonderful stars. There's so many beloved forgotten stars that we baby boomers remember that you could literally have another channel devoted to just that. My choice for s possible part two? I wouldn't know where to begin. Thanks.

[@gag1411]

I enjoyed this, thank you.🙂

[@drop830]

Benny Hill was amazing. I used to sit and watch him all the time with my grandparents back in the 80s

[@zumbaem3836]

We watched Benny Hill when we were kids😂 I’m 44yo… it was hilarious!!!

[@DecipleX]

3:53 What an awesome picture! Paul Lynde is truly unforgettable. KZbin search his one liners from Hollywood Squares anytime for a deep belly laugh every time :D. Sad how he died and far too soon, and hope he is resting in much deserved peace now.

[@newbie6633]

Is that Alice, Paul, Elton and Bernie?

[@guydreamr]

@@newbie6633 Indeed it is, great observation and truly an awesome picture of all four of them.

[@Hello_Fuckers0]

Watching Benny Hill with my dad is one if my favorite childhood memories. The man was a comedic genius

[@tamarrajames3590]

I watched Tiny Tim live at the Doors “Strange Days” tour, opened by Country Joe and the Fish. It was a weird lineup, but seriously entertaining for an auditorium full of stoned Hippies. Paul Lynde was a master of his art, it was too bad he wasn’t able to embrace it and enjoy the rewards his talent brought his way.🖤🇨🇦

[@jaakpotts]

No one could deliver a line like Paul Lynde. No one. RIP.

[@nealrepetti2396]

Benny Hill and Wolfman Jack . Too of the best entertainers of all time. Great stuff!!!

[@Fmr.PBABowlerJoeJenkinsII]

Brings back way too many memories. So sad and makes you realize how old you are and that you're not far away from the end.

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

I loved these folks. I am saddened to hear that they all suffered so much. It's so hortibly ironic that the funniest folks had the hardest life😢😢❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@chriswharton]

Very, very enjoyable. Well done.

[@jasonheavilin9466]

The fact that you censored Sept. 11th and terrorists kind of hurts my heart. I would take a strike before censoring that

[@SlickArmor]

That is quite disgusting considering all the other crap freely shown.

[@THE_CDN]

Jungle Pam was such an icon in the 70s! My Dad was a huge car guy and briefly had his own racing team. I remember looking through the magazines in his shop and seeing the posters of Jungle Pam. She was a knockout!

[@isabellind1292]

I felt sorry for her that her entire identity revolved around her boobs and showing up so all the men could gawk at her.

[@gayprepperz6862]

I never knew what he went through, but I remember hearing him on the radio even during the 70's. I can even remember him with parts in some recorded music like the number: Did you boogie with your baby in the back row of the music show?". Not sure what the exact title of that song was. He still had a show going through the 70's. He paved the way for other DJ's that followed.

[@MichaelaH2059]

I lived my wonderful teen years listening to Wolfman Jack and miss him to this day ❤❤

[@user-ff4zn6pp1g]

Thank you for such an amazing stories . All of them I watched on TV . I was lucky to enough to meet Jim & Pam and watch him race . That blue Vega brought it all back . Thanks again .

[@velvetlind2669]

My father drag raced in the late 60"s to the early 80's. I remember looking up to Jungle Pam. Her and Jim were awesome people to fellow racers and fans. I had a picture taken with Pam when I was about 10. I wish I could find it.

[@wholeshebang1]

Wow, it's cool that your dad drag-raced. By the way, it's *_"She_*_ and Jim"_ - not _"Her_ and..." - which is a _possessive determiner_ and _singular pronoun,_ as in "her intelligence" (i.e. _mine_ versus yours). 😉

[@freepatriot6313]

@@wholeshebang1 Thanks for that missive/ explanation Ms. Shebang! It also would sound wierd to call yourself "@wholeherbang1" ...lol

[@kevinpatrick8788]

Great video . As a 70s kid i grew up seeing all of these celebrities on TV and as a drag racing fan built a few models of Jungle Jims funny cars and saw him and Jungle Pam in magazines and on Tv . You made reference to their relationship ending when Jim died in his Corvette but in reality Pam and Jim had ended their relationship before that and she no longer was involved with the sport .

[@partlycloudy9443]

I was born in 63 and remember building models of Jungle Jim's car. I remember building the Snake and mongoose funny cars also. Drag racing was very popular when I was a kid, especially funny cars. I also remember seeing Jungle Pam on drag racing magazines. Ahhh, the 70s was a great time to grow up.

[@munkustrap2]

​​​@@partlycloudy9443 OMG! I was born in '63, March, & built those too. I didn't realize they were Jungle Jim cars. Being a girl I didn't care about Pam tbh though. Edit: I should've said a straight girl probably.

[@partlycloudy9443]

@@munkustrap2 Born in Jan of 63 here. As a kid my neighborhood friend and I would spend all day building model cars or slot car racing and bragging about the cool car we would have when we became old enough to drive, mine was always a 1969 Z28 Camaro...lol We used to ride our bikes to the local 7-11 and buy our model cars there with our grass cutting money, GOOD TIMES! You my friend were rare, a girl who builds model cars.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

All these folks were true legends.

[@TOP5InstantRegret]

Your video provides both a visual and emotional odyssey, immersing us in the enchantment of 1960s Hollywood while shedding light on the compelling and inspiring journeys of its stars in the modern world. *DO YOU AGREE WITH ME*

[@1927su]

Paul Lynde was hilarious! We all loved him !! He was great on the Hollywood Squares

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Paul Lynne was great on Hollywood Squares! 😅❤❤❤

[@YancieMomofmanyx]

I met Tiny Tim. At 13 years olds I was so stupid I asked him if he had really been famous. I was so sorry afterwards

[@Will-sj1kx]

They’re not forgotten, Paul Lynda was hysterical on Hollywood Squares