Hello everyone! I am back! I hope all of you have been doing Great! 😁 Be sure to watch my other Beverly Hillbillies Biographies kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4W4iJtprNOmZqs
@darkwood7773 жыл бұрын
We missed your videos.
@LilacM2223 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you back : )
@PurpleObscuration3 жыл бұрын
82 is a good run
@gls153h73 жыл бұрын
Wow! You did a fantastic job on Ms Douglas. I never knew she had a son whatever became of him?. I will certainly watch your other videos again fantastic work
@52ponybike3 жыл бұрын
Not meaning to offend you but, you pronounced realtor wrong. You said 'real-it-ter' . It's real-tor, just the way it's spelled. People do the same with nuclear. The call it, 'nucular'. Not that big a deal, we all know what you mean but, mispronouncing easy words well, doesn't help your credibility as a narrator. BTW, great biography of an actress from one of my all time favorite childhood shows. Keep up the great work.
@lindawoody85013 жыл бұрын
Donna Douglas attended a Hollywood church I attended as a very young girl(in the early '60s). At Christmas Donna gave out candy and filled Christmas stockings to all the kids at the church. She always was very pleasant and spoke to the children around the church and also to many of the adults. I just thought she was wonderful!
@twilfits2 жыл бұрын
Wow lucky you. Great story
@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock2 жыл бұрын
@SkyCop Wife It was Founder's Church of Religious Science. Donna and I were good friends in the mid-70s and we'd sit together in the balcony during the services so that she wouldn't be so easily recognized. She and my parents and I would often go to lunch after the Sunday services. I miss her so much. She was such a beautiful, kind, and loving soul. Last time I saw her was during the summer of 1979 when we were travelling through Louisiana and we noticed that Donna was playing in a country band at one of the local joints. She was so surprised to see us that she almost stopped singing on the spot. LOL Good times.
@lindawoody85012 жыл бұрын
@@ccbarr58 Donna Douglas was probably just exploring a church when she attended the same church as I did for several months Fall and Winter in the early 1960s. Self Realization Fellowship Church on Fountain Ave. near Normandy in Hollywood. I did not like that church as a kid but my Mom and Aunt dragged me each Sunday for a few years to Sunday services. I do not follow that church and have not.
@shawnneice43222 жыл бұрын
What a great memory to cherish.
@Carol-D.13242 жыл бұрын
I have a very dear family friend who said Donna Douglas was his Sunday School teacher in California. He said she was just really incredibly nice to everybody and she really loved the Lord.
@TheRockin19533 жыл бұрын
i live about 20 miles from the Church Cemetery where Donna is buried, and i did visit her grave last year, she was really a down home country girl whom really met her calling in life and she served it right, Rest In Peace Elly Mae Clampett
@peter76243 жыл бұрын
I used to love the Beverly HIllbillies, one of my all-time favourites, good clean humour with a lesson in it. Donna Douglas as Ellie May was lovely, and a great actress.
@billolsen43602 жыл бұрын
The Clampetts were innocent and wise at the same time, even tho Granny made illegal moonshine down at the ceement pond.
@marksullivan12373 жыл бұрын
I was a young boy in early ‘60’s when BH burst onto the scene. We lived near Beaumont, Texas and she and Michael Landon flew in for some benefit. My mother took us to the small regional airport that day and there were probably a 1000 fans. My mom got us up close and as Donna & “Little Joe” walked from plane & came right by us. I was in awe. Even as young boy I had a crush on her. Loved the historical video!
@dbell5822 жыл бұрын
I live in Port Arthur currently but at that time I lived in north Houston. I remember watching BH every day it came on and still watch the reruns. Such great memories. We went to the Astro Dome to see everyone from Bonanza and of course Lil Joe was there…they all were. I think it was at the same time as the Livestock Show and Rodeo that year. Lots of fun.
@bobbys49973 жыл бұрын
Donna and the other cast members of the Beverly Hillbillies were fantastic. One of my favorite shows growing up.
@cdgates13 жыл бұрын
In the 1960's there were 3 networks that had 3 primetime beauties. ABC had Elizabeth Montgomery, NBC had Barbara Eden and CBS had the lovely Donna Douglas
@tedipender3 жыл бұрын
Also, That ebony beauty Diann Carrol
@richardm30233 жыл бұрын
Barbara Feldon, Yvonne DeCarlo, Pat Priest, Carolyn Jones, Nichelle Nichols...lots of hots in the '60's T.V.
@timhuggins70693 жыл бұрын
Ginger, maryann, Carolyn Jones(Morticia Adams) Yvonne Craige (Batgirl) and all the ladies on petticoat junction.
@watchman11783 жыл бұрын
Nobody's going to mention Mary Tyler Moore?
@richardm30233 жыл бұрын
@@watchman1178 no.
@donnaturpin59953 жыл бұрын
My mom n i had the pleasure if meeting her at an animal show she hosted Sea World Orlando. After the show everyone left and she sat on stage, pulled my mom up a chair and they talked for about 30 min. She signed my autograph card, took a pic w my mom. She was an amazing christian lady and we actually had prayer with her before we left. We loved her!!
@patriciabeavers19823 жыл бұрын
Elly May was a sweetheart and unique , as were all her co-stars on Beverly Hillbillies . My family and I watched many great episodes and nobody could have played her part as well as she did !
@anthonymellado55783 жыл бұрын
Donna Douglas was a true rare beauty and from what I have seen and heard, she was just as beautiful on the inside. RIP Donna.
@davidgibbs3813 жыл бұрын
So surprised to hear that she passed, I missed the news somehow. I imagine her tending the Rainbow Bridge with all the critters. What a Sweetheart! RIP.
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
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@dennisburkheimer8603 жыл бұрын
Rainbow bridge?? WTH
@markfoster15203 жыл бұрын
@@dennisburkheimer860 Animals pass over the Rainbow Bridge..... & LeVar Burton reads to them all! It's heaven.
@dcw14673 жыл бұрын
Thats a lovely comment x
@yabbadabba19752 жыл бұрын
@@markfoster1520 LeVar Burton LOL
@rjcs20003 жыл бұрын
She was definately a winner. Her eyes were big and beautiful, one of her many assets, a real beauty
@paulnicolosi47923 жыл бұрын
I met her while playing aboard a cruise ship in 84. She was as nice as could be. Very sweet personality…
@roderichroby90783 жыл бұрын
Met her over 20 years ago at the Mesa Ariz. Hilton. She was at a meet and greet function for special needs children put on by Ben Johson. I walk up to her table and asked if she wouldn't mind fulfilling a young boys fantasy. "And what would that be?" she asked. A kiss from you! Got one, right on the lips! Wonderful lady!
@scrambledegg86582 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍 lucky sob
@phiberoptik2323 жыл бұрын
I loved her . Pure in heart and great in every role she played on screen. The world was a better place with her in it.
@juliehand-burke23943 жыл бұрын
I met her in the DFW airport. I talked to her for about a half hour. Great gal!
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
Now that was lucky and cool!
@billolsen43602 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd been there with you!
@johnjyoungjr74003 жыл бұрын
What great television shows we had growing up. Definitely one of my childhood crushes with the likes of Dawn Wells, Barbara Eden and Elizabeth Montgomery. Glad your back!!!
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
Yep, They were all great :)
@bobbyg96623 жыл бұрын
Me also, crush on all that cute girls!
@suzycreamcheesez43712 жыл бұрын
RIP Dawn Wells Elizabeth Montgomery
@johnmendez25763 жыл бұрын
I got to meet Donna back in 1977 at a Savings and Loan Company in California.They had 3 TV actors helping promote new accounts and i was excited to talk to her about the old Beverly Hillbillies series.She was so friendly and so down to earth a real lady of the south.RIP Donna.
@rienyalberding52032 жыл бұрын
Yes the Beverly hillbillies show was our life , the shows today can’t hold my interest,,one of the best shows in my growing up years , I still watch the reruns ,!!
@TripleJ692 жыл бұрын
That was quite a life she lived. I watch Beverly hillbillies reruns and she always catches my eye in every scene she's in. She was a beautiful woman. She was Ellie Mae Clampett. Nobody else could have played that part. RIP Doris 😔
@johnstevenson99562 жыл бұрын
I hadn't really thought until today, how many "Beverly Hillbillies" stars were also "Twilight Zone" alumni. Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Raymond Bailey, Nancy Kulp and Wally Cox were all in both series. There may have been more but that's just off the top of my head!
@warp9p6593 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that Donna had done so many shows prior to The Beverly Hillbillies. For some reason I always had the impression that was one of her first roles.
@davidroddick913 жыл бұрын
As did I. I always thought she was closer to Elly May's age than that.
@alexshatzko13813 жыл бұрын
at 32 playing a teenage hillbilly in BEV hilz
@shereerockdaschel93012 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful woman inside and out I loved her character and I love the Beverly hillbillies.❤️
@theresapierce39343 жыл бұрын
What a lovely lady, so sorry her passing wasn't without pain.
@gibsonbus Жыл бұрын
I went to a fund raiser for a small town in Tennessee about 14 years ago. I met Donna who was there to sign some of her books and give autographs for her fans. She was there for 2 full days and the lines to see her were really long. Before she left she and a lady friend/helper of hers came to my motor home so Donna could get in some air conditioning & relax a little while before leaving. She was so down to earth & friendly. I couldn't help but notice how amazing her skin was at her age! Her complexion was beautiful! I was so impressed by her story telling, charm and openness. She really was a beautiful soul.
@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын
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@jborden18 Жыл бұрын
That's really cool to hear!! You don't hear kind words like that about the stars nowadays 😊
@JohnLee-pt5jz3 жыл бұрын
Good evening from Sydney Australia on a chilly Autumn night, Elly May was sweet and loved her critters she had more sense than Jethro!
@hydrolito3 жыл бұрын
Elly May and Jethro were character names and what they did on the show was written in the script.
@hydrolito3 жыл бұрын
@@mrabrasive51 He had bullet proof tub to cover his truck when he is a double nought spy but what good is that when he can't see where he is going.
@MrSnead-vp1ll3 жыл бұрын
I think they already understood that the character names where just that, character names. Try to grow a funny bone and don't take our little lives to seriously.
@billolsen43602 жыл бұрын
And she could beat him in a wrestling match every time! Since Max Baer's dad was a pro boxer, that's mighty unlikely, lol.
@danielbrown71153 жыл бұрын
She also was a decent evangelist preacher woman. My wife went to one of her revivals and was tremendously blessed.
@MrSnead-vp1ll3 жыл бұрын
I had no idea! Great piece of information, thank you.
@danielbrown71152 жыл бұрын
@SkyCop Wife She had a definite gift from God. She was not flamboyant but spoke some specific things to my friend that was a tremendous blessing in her life. That was several decades ago and my friend still remembers the words.
@LisaBowers2 жыл бұрын
@@danielbrown7115 That is so nice to hear. ♥️
@AJ-hy9si3 жыл бұрын
I met her once at SeaWorld in Orlando. She was just lovely. She had a lifelong love of animals. Such a special memory of mine.
@joanneyoung10813 жыл бұрын
I remember that show with great fondness. It was such a cute show.
@michaelferreri12562 жыл бұрын
The “Mr. Ed” segment was INCREDIBLE! Once again I had little idea of her acting accomplishments. You’re doing a great service buddy. Keep ‘em coming.
@CoolClassics2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@rosemaryaldana67002 жыл бұрын
Love the movie Frankie and Johnny with Elvis Presley. Still one of my favorite movies. With Donna.
@Toastrackman2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful, kind lady she was, And very talented R.I.P
@markross21243 жыл бұрын
In 1971 she was the celebrity guest for an auto show in Pittsburgh and myself and several friends meet her and talked with her and she was very personable and sincerely friendly. Obviously we all loved her and the Beverly Hillbillies as that show was very funny and creative.
@blueline3083 жыл бұрын
You do this so well. I like how you are respectful of these people. Thanks.
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I look for the uplifting parts of their life. Most of them really worked hard for their success and their stories inspire me :)
@semco720573 жыл бұрын
She was great as Elly Mae and I loved that show so much and still love watching the re-runs when I can see them.
@billolsen43602 жыл бұрын
Always my favorite of all the stars on BH
@maureentait86073 жыл бұрын
She was not only smart she was beautiful. Loved the beverly Hill Billy's.. All the way from England!!!!
@maureentait86073 жыл бұрын
@@carywest9256 me too carly, so much fun for us in England... I remember all the episodes.. Keep well..
@maureentait86073 жыл бұрын
@@carywest9256 thank you, God bless you too.
@marypierce45393 жыл бұрын
I met Donna in person she was so nice and kind I will never for get her.
@peteroates99213 жыл бұрын
Your so fortunate
@markanthonymarla2 жыл бұрын
I always loved her truly home grown southern bell image ... My mom almost called me Donna after her and the song Oh Donna.
@itinerantpatriot11963 жыл бұрын
The Beverly Hillbillies will always be my favorite TV show. Ely and Jethro by the cement pond...Well Doggie!!!!!" For me Donna and Elizabeth Montgomery were the two most beautiful women on TV. RIP Donna. I hope God made sure to have plenty of critters around to keep you company.
@rbilleaud2 жыл бұрын
Never met her, but she visited the elementary school I attended as a child in Lafayette, LA. Everyone I know who met her had only nice things to say about her. Apparently she was very friendly and down to earth.
@dmax643 жыл бұрын
Glad your back. Elly May was my favorite character on the Beverly Hillbillies when I was a kid. Tfs and hope to see you soon.
@scrambledegg86582 жыл бұрын
I could tell at my young age, watching BH, that Donna's love for 'critter's' was genuine, it's impossible to fake.... only now I've discovered... she started that role at the age of 30... what a legendary girl... and kept her "down home" personality too... makes BH even more memorable..thank you Donna...R.I.P. ♥️♥️
@guytremblay1647 Жыл бұрын
well what age did you think she was really ? She may have played the role of a 17 years old but she did look way older than that . Before i ever knew her actual age at the time of the show i allways found her to be arround 24 years old .
@secretagentviper83823 жыл бұрын
Your giggling about the horse and other things, was truly pure and from the heart. Your a great guy, you know when you can feel someone's passion and excitement just through audio? Well as a musician I guess I'm really good at that. Your awesome
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ralphseewald40693 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this lovely tribute I had a cat for 22 years that I named after her
@hummingbird92213 жыл бұрын
She was my Hubby's cousin. I never got to meet her but the "family" only had good things to say about her.
@tomjones23483 жыл бұрын
I was a kid of 10 when the BH show hit the tv......and I'm sure I never missed a single show. Is it me, or were the women on tv at that time just amazingly beautiful?
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
It is not just you. They were stunningly beautiful!
@vickieadams66482 жыл бұрын
They were beautiful. If you can see that on black and white film, they have to be stunning.
@tw36093 жыл бұрын
I loved the Ellie Mae character. I didn't realize she had started her career in New York. She was so great on the Beverly Hillbillies & will be fondly remembered.
@manueljrhernandez55443 жыл бұрын
That was by far the best story of Donna Douglas!! Cool that she help people later in her life!! She was not afraid if her public!! Thax Dude who put this on!!
@pegirish19633 жыл бұрын
She held to her beliefs. Good for her!
@gothboschincarnate39312 жыл бұрын
not anymore....she's different now....
@freedomforever67183 жыл бұрын
For me Donna Douglas tied with Elizabeth Montgomery as my first loves.
@howardsutton8263 жыл бұрын
And Barbra Eaden
@db909903 жыл бұрын
Mine were elizabeth Montgomery, Barbara eden and Mary kay place.
@howardsutton8263 жыл бұрын
@@db90990 yeah baby
@nikstone24203 жыл бұрын
I’m with you on Ms Montgomery.
@asteverino85693 жыл бұрын
Nice biography and good narration. Your voice and positive intent was great.
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I means a lot that you notice :)
@LydiaKrow2 жыл бұрын
OMG I didn't realize that she was in "Eye of the Beholder!" I didn't recognize her at all... that was such a good episode. I'm really enjoying watching your library, thanks for putting these together!
@CoolClassics2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@randomkeir8 ай бұрын
That role alone- imagine if she had been a dramatic actress. She showed incredible range.
@hannibalfordinner3 жыл бұрын
Great video! We loves us some Beverley Hillbillies!
@usedcarsokinawa Жыл бұрын
We were all blessed with her work as Ellie May!
@audreycaruso81113 жыл бұрын
I loved the Beverly Hillbillies one of my favorite show's of the 60's..Donna was perfect as Elly May...RIP Donna..
@YeOldeTowneCryer Жыл бұрын
I adored Donna. Her bubbly, energetic personality was so delightful.
@southernviking86443 жыл бұрын
Donna went to a Bible College and worked with children in her latter years, She was a sweet person
@ericthorfinnson20743 жыл бұрын
The hillbillies are still Iconic
@robertjkuklajr31753 жыл бұрын
I've seen other details of Donna. This seems to be the most complete! Thank you.
@sherirobinson51123 жыл бұрын
Mr Ed is timeless... My childhood favorite 💕
@richardranke31583 жыл бұрын
I was surprised that Donna Douglas was in a couple episodes of Mr. Ed.
@astelbele3 жыл бұрын
She was so pretty and talented.
@NicholasLandry-ho2fs Жыл бұрын
Donna Douglas graduated from the same high school as me. In fact, she was among the first graduating class. The school closed down a while ago and she passed away not long after. It was like my heart took a double whammy.
@CoolClassics Жыл бұрын
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@Eugeniadella2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!!! Delightful in the Beverly Ricos (as it was known in.S.America)....'you had the feeling of watching a young version of Granny.... ADDDDDOOORRREDDD THE SHOW!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@larry63602 жыл бұрын
I have a great large photo of my dad standing with Donna Douglas for a photo. He was in the Navy during the mid sixties and she did some type of appearance for the service men I believe. It's one of my favorite photos of my dad. He looked so happy to be posing with her. And of course, she looks fantastic in the pic. Really love this photo.
@richardranke31583 жыл бұрын
Donna Douglas was a real beauty. I always thought she was sweet and charming,as well as truly beautiful. What a lovely woman, inside and out.
@diamondtiara843 жыл бұрын
She stuck to her beliefs and standards, even when it wasn't fashionable. She was offered roles on daytime soaps, but turned them all down, because she didn't approve of the storylines. They thought she was too old fashioned but that didn't bother her.
@jodiburnett621110 ай бұрын
Mr Ed laughing at tricking Clint Eastwood is my new best television moment in history!!!! Donna Douglas is magic.
@CoolClassics10 ай бұрын
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@rosshussey17232 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this collection of history of a great actress. "Granny" was a much loved actress during my college years and her wit was refreshing. I'm so thankful that these shows and movies were preserved and people today can see this great actress in action.
@Mpompadour3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Beautiful Donna. She was from my home town, Baton Rouge!
@dennisbraulick37273 жыл бұрын
Loved Donna, such a cute actress
@johndoraziosr12023 жыл бұрын
!!!!!!!!!! I THINK ONE OF MY FIRST "SCHOOL BOY " CRUSHES & REALLY LOVED WATCHING "THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jamesstipe42753 жыл бұрын
Loved her eyes
@scottpool4777 Жыл бұрын
Yes dad Donna very very good excellent excellent actress as was the whole group in Beverly hillbillies I still watch them today fantastic❤️
@Xscapeplan013 жыл бұрын
Going to state the obvious but my god she was stunning!!
@cathyjones34033 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I’m so glad you told us as about Donna . I really enjoyed it
@cidb.2122 жыл бұрын
That "Twilight Zone" episode was something else, wasn't it? I remember seeing it when I was a kid and even then I thought it was really imaginative.
@0therun1t213 жыл бұрын
She's the cutest old lady I've ever seen. I love the entire cast, one of the best shows in history of you ask me.
@dallasmore67033 жыл бұрын
Always loved Donna Douglas!
@ejames64312 жыл бұрын
She was such a beauty!
@pingpong50003 жыл бұрын
My three young loves as a kid were Donna Douglas, Elizabet Mongomery and Marilyn Monroe, British TV had nothing to compare. The Beverleyhillbillies also gave me a love of Bluegrass, I was a very lucky kid. Good Doc filled in soem gaps for me
@joanofarc94383 жыл бұрын
Ya a wonderful human being and a sweetheart.
@JC-gw3yo2 жыл бұрын
Donna was a lovely lady... God bless her
@darrinrentruc66142 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a decent woman, We need more like her these days.
@garystewart26213 жыл бұрын
the Golden age of TV, I will never forget the shows .
@laurastewart35883 жыл бұрын
I really look forward to your videos. Thanks!
@kevinkane59113 жыл бұрын
I worked with a couple of guys that knew her because they all went to the same church near Baton Rouge, LA. They said she was a really nice person and a great cook at the church get togethers.
@roberthubbard78273 жыл бұрын
It's the first time in over 50 years I heard the word aquanuats. Had forgotten all about the show. It's what got me interested in life below the sea as a kid.
@dognatious61532 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome. The tempo. The photos. The narrative. Truly the best if it's kind. What a good soul she was too.
@ronnydowdy74323 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know anything about her except the Beverly Hillbillies. Thanks for the information
@scallywag3253 жыл бұрын
I met her in Eureka Springs, AR in 1991.
@CoolClassics3 жыл бұрын
You were lucky :)
@boathousejoed90053 жыл бұрын
That was great! Thanks for making this,great childhood memories.
@delfenocontreras25823 жыл бұрын
She was a good actress n a beautiful lady. I enjoyed her show. N thank u rip amen
@danielrosas56852 жыл бұрын
Hi I LOVE THE BEVERLY HILL BILLIES AND ALL THE CHARACTERS SPECIALLY ELLI MAY AND GRANNY. I ENJOYED THE STORY ABOUT ELLI MAY I'M GLAD SHE HAD A LONG LIFE 82 IS A LONG TIME. RIP
@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE2 жыл бұрын
AMAZING! We're sooo used to Elly Mae that it's wild to see her acting in other roles.
@jesvans Жыл бұрын
fantastic story, and she is a freak'n knockout !!! WOW
@budjeansonne44823 жыл бұрын
Dot was my sister's best friend in high school. She was often at our house. She was a very sweet girl. My sister was on the same team with her.
@Michael-ii9gy7 ай бұрын
So Sad, I ran into Donna at LAX as I was walking to get on a plane, everyone was oblivious to who see was but I instantly recognized her and We made eye contact and gave me a wink, I was only 17 at the time, but I was enamored with her Beauty 😍 GBNF R.I.P.
@flyer777310 ай бұрын
Donna was a personal friend of mine, we went to Bible school together in 1981-1982. That was her real accent, not faked! Sweetest personality you could ever know!
@CoolClassics10 ай бұрын
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@kellysisney13832 жыл бұрын
I really like Donna Douglas she is pretty and funny and did a great job of playing Elle may and she also starred with Elvis presley in Frankie and Johnny pretty good movie
@jeffreyallen96263 жыл бұрын
I met her in person in july of 1979 I was only 17 it was in hot springs ,ar she would sing and do her gig about growing up in Louisiana and her life but.not in big detail she was a true sweet heart she hugged me and it was the thrill of my life I had never been that close to anyone famous she made me feel very special and I am so glad I got to see her and talk to her a little thankyou donna Douglass a memory I will always cherish 💋rip sweet angel never to good to talk to regular people!🙏❤⛪😔
@scottpalmer94753 жыл бұрын
My son got his picture taken with her when he was working at a restaurant in Gaffney, SC several years ago.
@kazkellyquest17923 жыл бұрын
Great video that honors this lovely woman. I like your style. Your videos get straight to the point without all the filler and cheesy fluff of other channels. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work!