Alan Hale at KXAS 8 26 87

[@makothedoggy817]

Very sweet and down to earth. My Grandparents took me on the greatest vacation of my life when I was 14. Mr. Hale had a restaurant in the Burbank, Studio City area called the Lobster Barrel. Nothing fancy but very good seafood. He was in the restaurant that evening and was so kind to sit with us and visit. My Grandfather was a big fan of his father Alan Sr. He loved talking about his Pop. His face lit with color and glowing admiration for him. He sat with us the entire dinner talking with my Grandpa about his father. I was honored to be called little buddy by him and he popped me on top of my head with his famous hat. I time I will treasure forever.

[@bsm-tl2py]

That's awesome.

[@gargantuaism]

I went there when I was a kid, and Alan Hale would make his way around the tables and have a few laughs with everybody, it was great. What a time that was.

[@makothedoggy817]

@@gargantuaism Mark wasn't that a magical time. He really was the Skipper. That title should be retired and bestowed upon him.

[@gargantuaism]

@@makothedoggy817 It was fantastic because on the Lobster Barrel commercial he says "Meet me the Skipper!" and then you go there and there he is!

[@makothedoggy817]

@@gargantuaism wow. You must have lived in the area. My grandparents and I were vacationing from Atlanta.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

All my life, I never got to see what Alan Hale was like in real life. Until now. Thank you.

[@superfuzzymomma]

Always a laugh and a smile, what a genuinely nice fellow he was.

[@buffalobraves9]

His laugh is a national treasure.

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

Well said !

[@justinherbert9146]

Alan passed away less then three years from this filming --- of thymus cancer, he was 68 years old. Taken way before his time. RIP Skipper

[@davefox7516]

I ALWAYS LOVED HIS SMILE! THAT SKIPPER HAT ACTUALLY SUITED HIM WELL. WISHED I COULD HAVE MET HIM.

[@nataliehuntfox8772]

Same! He is/was a treasure.

[@davefox7516]

@@nataliehuntfox8772 I like your last name. 👍

[@nataliehuntfox8772]

Yes how about that! 🦊

[@davefox7516]

@@nataliehuntfox8772 👍😄

[@gerryyaum]

How many times does he laugh in 7 minutes? Says it all! Everyone loved the man.

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

God I love that laugh of his! I miss that man!

[@bevelvis4ever44]

I'll always miss Alan Hale he had such a likeable personality he played the skipper so good and he was always a very fine actor. What ever he did RIP Alan Hale. The fans miss you !

[@HolgerRuneFan]

What a sweetheart of a man. My parents used to take me to Alan Hale's Lobster Barrel restaurant as a little girl. Mr. Hale would personally greet us and often would serve me a Shirley Temple on the house. He was a darling.

[@kevinmiller6380]

tillymyers-I'm not sure what season it was, but Alan Hale, Jr had a cameo role on an episode of Batman as a bartender.

[@cdgates1]

@@kevinmiller6380 From season 3

[@TJ-kk5zf]

Alan was a notoriously sweet man

[@jamessnedeker4799]

Alan Hale was a legend. He loved his role so much that after he put on his skipper cap, he would only take it off to wack Gilligan/Bob Denver.

[@thomasbrunn4182]

yea bob dever fuk up the show he was not funny just stupid there a difference

[@Thesmokingman64]

When he passed away i felt like i lost a friend. RIP Alan..

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Tina Louise, who played Ginger, is the only surviving cast member left.

[@sterlingholobyte]

This is neat! I have seen Alan in reunion specials, but have never seen Alan just being Alan. Thanks for putting this up!

[@chuckwagon5518]

My mother and her 2nd husband met Alan at his restaurant years ago! She said he bought rounds of drinks for everyone at her table (about 8 people I'm told). She also said he stayed and talked with them for about 30-40 minutes and that he was very funny. My mother hated Gilligan's Island but she was star-struck and remembered Alan from his movies in the 40's and 50's, as well as his dad's movies.

[@ScottALanter]

Thank you so much for posting this, Chuck. This goes to show that Alan was just as gentle in person as he was on the screen. Good hearing that laugh of his again, too. Hollywood lost one of the best when Alan passed. They don't make 'em like him anymore.

[@jamestripp239]

I saw him in the Columbus Ga airport in the early 80’s I was a young G I he was surrounded by people I didn’t approach I just sat there in amazement of what a happy go lucky guy he was He truly was the skipper RIP

[@jettelecttro]

Wow, what a nice thing to find on KZbin. Great that we get to see Alan/Skipper just being himself and not in an interview. I had always read about how cheerful he was. A bit rough in the beginning, but not bad and then he lightens up. Sounds like a fun crew at the station too. Thanks for posting!

[@colinwilliams553]

I don't like the fact that they have him waiting like that.this man is a LEGEND.When I see this, I feel so sorry for him.all he wants to do is to read a promo.it almost bought me to tears when I see it.To me, he'll always be the SKIPPER.We love you Alan Hale wherever you are.We sure do miss you.You were taken from us way to soon three years later from when that clip was shown.May you and the rest of the casterways (including Mary Ann) rest in ever loving peace.

[@veraevans6387]

Agreed.

[@CaptainSpalding72]

32 years ago!!!!!

[@frankpangborn5726]

This is great footage! Thank you for sharing.

[@ryangann799]

I love the Skipper, and Alan Hale seems like such a great guy. Gilligans island was so much fun to watch as a kid I loved it

[@californiamagician]

I met Alan Hale two or three times at a place called The North Hollywood Billiards. My father used to play pool there and Mr. Hale was a regular there for many years. He was always very kind to engage people in conversation and pose for photos.

[@tomvecchione3475]

Always loved that warm, wonderful laugh of his

[@cristobalvillalpando7451]

Such talent I miss him and the others , ginger still holding on God bless them all and their family's

[@ericscottstevens]

Hale, either a dare or just to see what happened decided to wear a skippers cap to the grocery store and was swarmed by people asking for autographs. He always felt he could never outshine his fathers Hollywood legacy but the "Skipper" character gave him his solace and he always relished the attention right to the end.

[@StevieStitches]

He would have made the best most believable Saint Nick [Santa Claus] with that natural jolly laugh of his.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Gone 32 years today 1/2/2022. Still miss ya, Skipper.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Alan Hale was the second cast member of Gilligan's island to pass away in 1990.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc He did a TV commercial for a boat dealer in my native Arizona the previous summer and he was very ill. He couldn't talk very well but did his best. I thought maybe he just had a bad cold or something at the time. Nope it was cancer.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@muffs55mercury61 I read somewhere that Carroll O'Connor auditioned for the Skipper role. I'm glad that he didn't get it because Alan Hale was perfect in the role.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Oh absolutely. Alan fit just right in as the skipper. Before that he had a lot of good supporting roles in the 1950s and early '60s. He had a good mentor in his father.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@muffs55mercury61 Alan Hale and his father looked very much alike.

[@berniecom728]

I wish he would have worn his Casey Jones hat, yes he played Casey Jones Railroad Engineer and I loved that show as a kid I was 8 years old when that show came on, it was a short run but loved it. That alone would have brought tears to us.

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Trivia answer…. His name on Gilligan’s Island was Jonas Grumby.👍🏾

[@shawnreed496]

God Bless you up there Skipper, and the family you left behind.

[@lonestarshopper5485]

Seemed tired but so good naturef

[@mikegarrens5286]

Probably the only cast member that loved and respected his character

[@jamessnedeker4799]

Alan Hale's love of the Skipper ran really, really deep but i think everyone except Tina Louise loved their character.

[@coldcoffeebear7459]

I met him the year before this.Great man.

[@robertgibbs7513]

That is awesome you got to meet him

[@jimbo3214]

What a nice guy. His daddy was a great actor as well.

[@jenbirdscully]

What a dear, sweet man.

[@peterjohnson8469]

Little buddy!!!

[@jehobden]

At 4:10 I hear a sound effect from the game show SCRABBLE. I suspect that was on KXAS-TV being broadcast while this video was shot.

[@silvermanemilard]

That infectious smile.

[@georgeshelton6281]

I also know that there are no railroad tracks in Hawaii. Alaska has plenty of them.

[@dcbravo1]

On January 2, 1990, Alan Hale died at age 68 of thymus cancer at St. Vincent Medical Center (SVMC) in Los Angeles, California. Upon his death, his remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. RIP Skipper 🕊

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on Gilligan's island, attended Alan's memorial.

[@colinwilliams553]

I Love you ALAN HALE wherever you are I sure do miss you.You were taken from us way to soon.May you and the rest of the casterways rest in ever loving peace.

[@gregorydahl]

He used to come to glendale , arizona for an in person party event to promote a sporting goods marine boat dealership on weekends once in awhile in 1986 . He was the skipper when that happened .

[@elmerfudd6305]

Gilligan little buddy your to much..!! Respect to Alan hale..

[@josephhum9649]

Hard to believe Carrol O'connor was screen tested for the part of "the Skipper", thankfully they picked the real right man for the part, Alan Hale!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Raquel Welch auditioned for the role of Mary Ann.

[@charlottearena]

Lovely bloke... missed X

[@rvpstudiosstudios1028]

...this reminds me of when I was an “extra” in the movies....B O R I N G!!! ..just waiting...and waiting....waiting ...waiting.... OH GAWD! THOSE WERE THE DAYS...

[@moncorp1]

I did some as well. How bout the times you'd shoot for days, then the movie would come out and you'd be lucky if you could see yourself for one second.

[@cringevenom]

"Thank you Skipper"... After he just signed your paddle, hearing your obnoxious request... Poor Alan (I love that this is from Dallas btw. As a kid, I'd always watch the game shows on channel 5 during Summer vacation & was probably watching this day)

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

He always seemed like a very nice man.

[@rchydrozz751]

I've seen him in movies and on the Andy Griffith show. To me he will always be the Skipper.

[@midnightrider2342]

Would have loved to have met him. Seemed like a fun, playful guy ... one that speaks his mind though.

[@thomaskay779]

what a lovely fellow

[@m.e.345]

So sorry to see you go, sir.

[@jasonwilkins4864]

Such a wonderful person I still miss him!

[@normal_media]

real as they get. RIP good Sir.

[@ashleyworden1887]

I' have always found The Skipper very attractive! And I love his laugh!

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Alan exuded warmness through the screen and what a great laugh and smile.

[@jbratt]

He does have a Eddie Albert resemblance.

[@WintersWar]

His father's demeanor is coming through strong here.

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

Alan Hale Jr-The perfect and logical choice for the Skipper.

[@davidjacobson7123]

Loved the Skipper but also loved Alan as Casey Jones

[@sherryvt61]

I love that he enjoyed his Skipper role so much that he wore that hat all the time.

[@grohr7697]

The song he's singing? Isn't that "Blue Skies" made famous by Bing Crosby?

[@JonCurlee-o3p]

Love you Skipper ❤

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

Gotta love the skipper!

[@sharkyfish3492]

Loved his laugh...

[@gb-tx3ll]

He was a nice man

[@alfredbloomingdale8921]

Somebody in the background is watching the game show "Scrabble", you can hear it at the 4:10 mark; one of the contestants picked the correct letter, but then hit a stopper on their next letter.

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

The Skipper was always the original good guy actor Alan Hale Jr. Like Sr. Shows like Gilligan's island no more on tv then shows like them had class no swearing no violence family friendly❤❤❤

[@johnullman5620]

I believe he was good soul. May he rest in peace

[@jborgman3847]

He would probably be appalled that this behind-the-scenes stuff was released like this.

[@KOKOANAPAR]

He was so great! He died too young in my opinion.

[@charlottearena]

Absolutely, we need a few more of him

[@michaelmilhollin426]

Super Skipper!

[@ryhol5417]

Watching this I realize how much awkward blank time they must feel compelled to fill or spend somehow

[@jodean2823]

Casey Jones,a big favourite of mine as a child

[@kevinmiller6380]

Alan Hale sure treasured his role as the Skipper if he wears his famous captain's hat from his time on Gilligan's Island. 🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝

[@onlythewise1]

sad, they got old , i thought i would live forever with them to

[@esteban1487]

This was about the time he did Johnny Dangerously.

[@carybaney2548]

A patient, happy-go-lucky man, and kindly, even in the teeth of continuing adversity. Was Gilligan himself the manager of this mixed up studio? Seems likely. I do not think I would have the tolerance. Wonderful person.

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

Its Skipper❤😂

[@richardbarrow4620]

He'll always be the Skipper.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Alan Hale was born to play the Skipper.

[@allanbjarnason1185]

Loved Allan Hale the Skipper

[@carrieheffernan1685]

Hale fellow, well met!

[@timgraysontv]

He should have hit the director with his hat, that usually works...

[@bevelvis4ever44]

Mr Alan Hale you were the best. I really enjoyed your acting, an your personality I grew up watching you on Gilligans Island. RIP Mr Alan Hale I hope people that knew you read this or some one related to you, I can tell he was sincere and the kind of guy from a another generation, that didnt see those, videos made to day degrading woman putting them down verbally, and physically alot of men are no good of today wake up stupid woman even the gays are abused+ dont trust no one 100% Wake up people stand on your own two feet its not like it was years ago.....

[@MarcoORVISINI]

I loved the skipper.

[@stillaboveground2470]

Skipper borrowed from Oliver Hardy a lot during "Gilligan's Island".

[@bravobravoh1344]

He had a little less than 3 years to live when this was recorded.

[@garydavidderby]

MY NATALIE AND I HAD DINNER AT HIS RESTAURANT .MY NATALIE R.I P

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Sorry for your loss.

[@natedogg7376]

Nah you can't make it bigger cracks a smile ROFLMAO don't think she picked up on that one!

[@johnerwin9024]

Seemed like a nice enough guy-

[@georgeshelton6281]

I also remember Alan Hale Jr. as Casey Jones, who was driving a diesel engine train. 🚆 🚉 🚄 🚋 🚈 🚅 🚆 ⛽️ 🤔 😳 😀 😬 😐 ⛽️

[@thebuckstopshere2186]

This is great Chuck. Where the heck did you find this? Were you there before the interview with Alan Hale, Jr? I have to say I very much enjoyed watching this as he is my all time favorite actor. He always seems so kind and happy. Thanks again for sharing this treasure.

[@goglplx]

I was there at the station and made a copy of his chatter with the studio crew. I love GI too! Nice guy.

[@thebuckstopshere2186]

Lucky you. This is priceless. I have watched it a few times and forwarded to a few of my Alan Hale, Jr. fans. I have done a few of my own videos of Alan Hale, Jr. and GI.

[@goglplx]

Glad you are enjoying it! That's why I kept a lot of raw footage from my time in TV in the 80's - 90's.

[@ScottALanter]

@@goglplx Do you happen to have the PSA that Alan recorded that day?

[@goglplx]

Hi Scott, no, unfortunately I don't.

[@tonypanzarella9387]

Looked the same in his late 60s as he did in his mid-30s.

[@tango-bravo]

Is this the guy who wrote Dianetics?

[@jamesmoore4074]

grandma he said "god damn"!

[@nelsonpapucci5615]

1:28 Checking his phone

[@rvpstudiosstudios1028]

What the hell was that all about in the beginning???

[@goglplx]

Mr Hale was reviewing his lines for a promotional spot prior to his interview.

[@eriknelson7077]

This was filmed three days before I was born

[@joeytacey743]

The skipper...👍

[@angelaasfour1056]

WTF was that all about??? was it supposed to be an interview or what???😧I love Alan Hale I was expecting Q& A

[@justinherbert9146]

As soon as he puts on that sailors cap you know it's him The Skipper, without it he could walk right by you. Same with Slash if he took off that hat and mirror aviator sunglasses he wears you would not know it was him either. Amazing how an article of clothing identifies a person.

[@moncorp1]

How quickly your health can turn. He would pass just 2 and half years later.