Famous Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery of Culver City

Jeff & Sarah explore the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in search of famous persons buried there! They will find the graves of and tell about Bing Crosby, Ann Miller, Jimmy Durante, Loretta Young, Jackie Coogan, Jack Haley and Bela Lugosi!

[@jimbullard441]

Nice exploration of graves. Only wish these places would be more open to filming. After all, it only keeps their memories alive.

[@CitrusandCapri]

👍🏽😃 Totally agree. Otherwise they would be forgotten 3 generations later. I am surprise about how many personalities I didn’t even know or remembered of again and very thankful for these videos. 💝

[@skipwilliams7288]

My mother and grand parents are buried there too. It's a very nice place and well kept.

[@Ziggyaig]

Another fascinating episode. Who knew that the Tin man's son was married to Dorothy's daughter?!?! I had no idea........ Keep up the awesome work you two!! Thanks for all you do.

[@sherriweibert3311]

Yes! A very cool fact!

[@ronileigh9336]

No I had no idea but he looked like his dad. I like how a lot of commenters know things I didn't know also.

[@stevers62]

Jack Paar told a story about meeting Jack Haley Jr. with Judy Garland in the 60s. He said Judy didn’t want anything to do with him because she hated his father. Guess it was kind of awkward. Then Judy died in 1969, and he married Liza in the 70s. Small wold in Hollywood.

[@tikitavi7120]

I can guarantee that the "celebrities" of today will not be remembered like these people are.

[@jerrysullivan8424]

I am not so sure, I will ask the younger folks who John Wayne was, or other celebrities of my childhood and get a reply back. WHO?

[@allan9603]

@Tiki, so true👍👍

[@GraveTime]

100%

[@ronileigh9336]

You are so right they were movie stars.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Peter O’Tool mentioned before his passing actors today lack the voice, unique character and screen presence of bygone actors.

[@greggwatkinsjr.8298]

I'm sorry that the security guard doesn't allow filming, I think it's great to see these kind of videos for two reasons, 1. To keep these People's memories alive, and 2. Some people like me will most likely will never get to visit in person, so it's interesting to see what the Cemetery is like. Thankyou Jeff and Sarah, hope filming didn't get you guys into trouble.

[@GraveTime]

That's the beauty of Vlogging in Cemeteries.

[@stflaw]

Right next to Holy Cross is the Jewish cemetery, Hillside Memorial Park. Many celebrities are buried there also, including Al Jolson, Jack Benny, Loren Greene, Michael Landon and Dinah Shore. It is also worth a visit.

[@jbenziggy]

Yes we did a video on that one years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpinYaCehqmLias

[@caroleannseaton9178]

You could have offered the guard 15 minutes of fame with a bit part in your movie. Then he couldn't kick you out. Just kidding. Great film as always.

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

When you take a close look at the 'stars' of today, it's glaringly obvious they aren't a patch on the entertainers gone by. The females were absolutely smoking! Thank you Jeff and Sarah for showing me the final resting place of one of my favourites, John Candy, gone too soon. God bless you both and take care🙏

[@kathyraymond2216]

Thank you for this episode. I have a aunt and uncle who are buried at Holy Cross, I was not able to attend either one of their funeral services, and a visit to this cemetery is on my to-do list. It is very disturbing to see tractor marks on the head stones, for such a famous and financially secure cemetery.

[@cynthiathomas6690]

The marks were probably from them mowing the grass

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Still don't get why security would care if you are filming graves. Nice job guys

[@carolynraley4047]

I think the deal is, you CAN film there but you have to pay the cemetery in order to do so. That's how at least one other Hollywood cemetery operates. I think the money goes toward grave maintenance, but I'm not really sure about that part.

[@gasparocelloman9852]

Many thanks for the great video.

[@2003garyb]

Ricardo Montalban's wife, Georgiana, is Loretta Young's sister.

[@jbenziggy]

I did not know that!

[@Kana7782]

Looks like the maintenance people need to do a better job, sunken graves, tire tracks, etc

[@BillGreenAZ]

Yeah, some of those areas looked to be in pretty grave condition.

[@sherriweibert3311]

Very interesting! The Clark Gable/Loretta Young story was a little unsettling. I love history and thank you and your wife for what you do!

[@doloresvargas6450]

Bing Crosby was one of my dad's favorite entertainers.He was the co-owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates.Tony

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Bank rolled the invention of magnetic tape voice recording too.

[@TheSpaghetti64]

Wow! Taking pictures. How dare you. I'll look for your pictures at the Post Office next week.

[@jbenziggy]

We are such criminals! LOL

[@johnb.carpenter6862]

Good one ! It’s strange and cool at the same time, to see the actual graves of these entertainment icons. You guys are such law breakers. The celebrity’s would not mind videos of them and their graves.

[@lorrainethepain]

My grandma and Bela Lugosi were both from Lugo, Hungary (now part of Romania.)

[@lyntnugent9361]

Hi mate great vid,but Hungary and Romania are two different countries.Enjoyed it though. Regards from 🇬🇧🤘

[@tomvernon2123]

Romania was part of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire that was dissolved after WWI.

[@Corgis175]

Lots of popular folks buried here. Don't know why the security guards were irksome. My nephew is buried here but on the far side.

[@GraveTime]

Apparently the cemetery gets complaints from the families of these celebrities and that's why the security is so ramped up there.

[@lisaburns1660]

Wow, I never knew so many celebrities were buried there. Great tour!

[@mycatclaire9666]

Another excellent post you guys! I had no idea so many movie stars were buried there, my grandparents on my dad's side, are both there as well. I think I need to pay them a visit. It sucks about the security guards... I feel like cemeteries are also meant for the living to remember and celebrate those who have gone before us.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

The trees are wanting to bloom, No matter what goes on in the world, The cycle continues

[@JaimeExploring]

Enjoyed how you featured the others at Holy Cross 9:26 I have visited Cemeteries and in 2019 I felt it was going to be a matter of time that Security was going to be asking Us with cameras to leave the grounds, perhaps that day has come. Safe Travels to you both 😄

[@kevindill9748]

Thanks so much for another great video! 👍👍👍👍Especially considering you guys had to keep it on the down low due to the security. We hope to make a trip out in the fall (Love visiting famous cemeteries) so good to know what to expect. Jackie Coogan might make a good subject for a video in the future. Fascinating Man who led a fascinating life.

[@robertmcevoy24]

When ever I go to a grave yard I’m always relieved that I’m not on one one of those headstones. Another thought no matter how much fame and fortune we all end up in the dirt. Great vid stirred up a lot of memories , Thank you

[@clarencejones7916]

don’t ever think it’s the end though 🤨🧐

[@carolhutchinson7763]

@@clarencejones7916: My father haunted the hell out of my house (previously my father's house) and my boyfriend's room downstairs after my boyfriend moved in. My boyfriend turned out to be a problem in the house and there were police calls. But some people think it's wasn't my father haunting the house because my b/f and his partner were in skilled construction trades in Los Angeles and they brought Sharon Tate's picnic table into my yard when it was going to thrown away.

[@jared1870]

Hmmm, I guess I need to move you from the history to the crime category. I'm afraid I will be kept awake at nights now wondering what rules and regulations you are breaking to produce the next video. Thanks for another good one!

[@aerosnout]

The hills around Los Angeles have more stars than the sky. Great video!

[@ErikJenks]

Fascinating! When I hear the old music, there is something very melancholy about this place, just thinking about times gone by and so many greats who have passed on. Even though I'm 23, I've had the pleasure of growing up around classic films, music, and hymns in church, thanks to grandparents and parents who appreciated and valued them. I remember Mel Torme playing in my grandparents' home, and although my grandfather is gone, I'll still listen to Torme once in a while -- and it reminds me of him. It's odd to say one misses a certain era gone by when one didn't live in it, but I do in a way, and I feel that our culture has lost some incredible people, values, and a way of life. Just listen to the mainstream music from back in the 40s -- the absolute beauty in it. No era in time is perfect by any means. The 20th century was a difficult one -- the Depression and WWII had a profound influence on my grandparents -- but all of the famous persons mentioned in this video represent a very special era in history, I do believe. Those difficulties of the time made people more unified than today, it seems. This has been a good tour. Thank you for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

Well said my friend. But I was your age I used to listen to 40s music even though I was born in 1961 so I appreciate everything that you said. I think some of the richest times in America was when we were faced with defeating an enemy during world war two. Some of the classiest architecture, music, clothing style, housing style, and films came from the era that is represented in the celebrities that I featured here. Music has a very unique way of eliciting emotion from us and I really love the last song in this video. It’s leaning on the everlasting arms.

[@ErikJenks]

@@jbenziggy Thank you for the reply! I agree wholeheartedly. Indeed, the final song in this video is a beautiful one with an everlasting meaning. Thank you again.

[@nancyhowell4505]

@@jbenziggy I appreciate all the work you've done to share this. I've walked and photographed in most of the cemeteries in my home town, and county, for genealogy research and typed up many for our county library. Fortunately I didn't have guards interfering. Unfortunately pain and mobility problems have stopped me. Keep up the great work as long as you can, at age 69, most of the celebrities in this video were the best entertainment I had growing up, watching TV. Thanks and blessings! 🙏👏👵

[@y077er]

I wonder if that one thumbs down is from the security guard lol, anyways great trip down memory lane Jeff & Sarah. I particularly liked the photo of a grown-up Jackie Coogan towering over Charlie Chaplin, very circle of life.

[@donaldscott7279]

Some times you have to Crack the rules. Thanks

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, JEFF & SARAH How Are You Guys Doing Hopefully All Is Going Well with you and family. That's so weird how women's voices sounded so high pitched in the movies. Jeff Don't fell bad I had to sit and watch the LAWRENCE WELK SHOW as a kid myself ok thanks for another great video and see you next weekend.

[@jbenziggy]

Hey Mark, how are you doing? We’re doing great. I think the problem with the recordings to learn 1830s and 1940s is that equipment was not call up to par and made everybody sound tinny. I don’t know why my parents watched Lawrence Welk on TV but it was torture for me to see it. Maybe because we only had three or four channels at the time. Lawrence Welk would not survive in today’s world. Audiences are far more sophisticated. Would you agree?

[@CitrusandCapri]

Wow, I love how lovely and overwhelmingly respectful you two remember them. A wonderful video. 🙏🏽💝 Those remembered would enjoy it. Thank you very much. 🌸🙏🏽

[@jimfisher3122]

No real good actors or actresses today. They all just play a part in the movies, but they don't make the movie. No real hero's. I call it prefab tv.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thanks Jeff & Sarah for risking it all just to bring us closer to our favorite celebs. It's a waterfall, a waterfall. My bad imitation of Mr.Welk

[@conniecrawford5231]

Exactly one years since Kobe’s helicopter crash. I hope all Of you are resting in eternal peace.

[@GraveTime]

Wow, you got to see more than I ever did in that place. I only got to see John Candy, Spike Jones and Sharon Tate. The security there are like vultures. Glad you got to see some legends.

[@sehsuhleexoxo6226]

Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Love that you incorporated pictures and videos as well.

[@m.e.c.1007]

haha the security guards comment. So weird you can't photograph. So many ppl have taken videos there. Thank you for the tour. =) I'm 55, it's a little unnerving when watching videos about celerity deaths and others that so many die at or around my age.

[@clarencejones7916]

a lot of well known people of course it secured

[@jbenziggy]

Yeah for sure!

[@anthonyralston4879]

Another great episode as alway very informative & respectfully done !! Well done keep them coming. Love your work ❤️❤️

[@shigella63]

Another great video!

[@WilliamWeicht]

I still enjoy listening to and watching Lawrence Welk reruns.

[@ray7419]

Some great celebrity finds. God bless them all. Keep up the great work!! 😊👍

[@fs357mag]

Hey, Lawrence Welk rocks! His show has been on TV for 65 years and counting. He had some awesome musicians. Okay, the dancing was a bit corny at times, but the music was primo. Nice vid. Glad you were able to "dodge" (Lawrence Welk's original sponsor!) the cemetery stasi.

[@HollywoodGraham]

Very well done, thanks again for all your efforts and research....My favorite Uncle is buried there..

[@rhondaz356]

Jeff, you and Sarah entertain us with some of the most interesting videos that I'm aware of. I love the researched info, visual/oral evidence of the past, and on site visits. WOW, that cemetery 🙏was loaded with famous names from the past. I really enjoyed this, as usual. 👏🌈

[@foxmulder4269]

Always a great video from you guys !! And the selection of music is always such a right fit and the way you respect those passed is moving. I just love your channel !!

[@sassyfrass4295]

Very interesting indeed. Have to wonder if burial plot plus one was included in contracts? How do you end up with so many from entertainment in the same graveyard? Noticed that this location is so differant from the Hollywood cemetery covered a few episodes back. Thanks again History Hunters!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Thanx for taking us along.---I grew up in North Dakota, and for 3 years, lived within 20 minutes of the Welk farm. One year, on our way home from vacationing in our family farmstead farther in the State, Mom & I stopped to tour the Welk Farm, which has been preserved, and it was a fabulous experience. Yes, The Lawrence Welk Show was always a staple at our house growing up, as you can imagine, and I subscribe to their You-tube site even today (altho' I don't visit it very often!)

[@BillGreenAZ]

My mother's mother grew up in the same town in North Dakota that Lawrence Welk did. She would always say "he was older than I am". She was right. He was 2 years older. I went to visit the Welk farmstead during the summer of 2016. His family was originally from Strassburg, Russia (now Ukraine) and the people who moved to that town in North Dakota named the town after the city in Ukraine. I ended up giving him some insight into the "Germans from Russia" that Welk was descended from.

[@yepme6484]

Who gave them the right to push you out if you record

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Money grab. They want people to pay at the office. Unethical IMHO.

[@macw2234]

Super interesting. Thanks

[@rayfordham9230]

Thanks for a very interesting video, what a lovely place .

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Ray! We’re glad you liked it!

[@tangie777uk]

I so love your channel Jeff, always look forward to seeing you and Sarah.

[@genea.p8578]

Thank you for your beautiful video of Holy Cross Cemetery. My grandparents and parents are all buried in the same location very close to the grotto and I used to love to just walk the grounds when visiting. Didn't know that there was a moratorium on taking pictures and video. It seems as if everything you did was very respectful to the dad and their histories. It's a wonderful testimonial to a time that will someday be sadly forgotten.

[@debramaione6585]

The Lawrence Well show I watched with my pop-pop growing up that was always very special to me😍🥰💖💖R.I.P🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

[@MrMark2024]

Dear History Hunters, Jeff, thank you so much for another wonderful video. You and Sarah are great together. I enjoy your videos very much. So much information as you take us along in your travels. I just wanted to say how sorry I was when your beautiful mom passed away. You did a wonderful tribute to your dear sweet mom. My prayers are with you my dear friend. I couldn't help but cry with you near the end of that moving video. I lost my mom and Dad 11 months apart from each other. I miss them both every day. Thank you again Jeff, for another wonderful video.

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, thanks Mark. I really appreciate your very thoughtful message to us! It was hard for me to make that video about mom passing but it was my only way of expressing what I felt about her. On Halloween she will have been gone a year. I’m comforted by all the great folks like you who, in a sense, shared in my mourning and celebration of her life! Take care my friend!

[@joetoppe4643]

Best place on KZbin! TY

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ericputman9150]

Now I am going to watch some John candy movies now I miss him thanks for the great videos

[@jj90789]

Smashing the like button

[@terrymyers699]

It's too bad that you didn't see Rita Hayworth during your visit. You practically had to walk by her grave coming down from Jimmy Durante. You mentioned Bonita Granville (Wrather), who is buried two rows up from Rita Hayworth, was married to Jack Wrather, of Wrather Corporation. He built and operated the original Disneyland Hotel across the street from Disneyland. The hotel's elite restaurant, Granville's Steakhouse, and the first tower of the DL Hotel were named for her (Bonita Tower) as well.

[@debramaione6585]

Wow All these people I grew up watching on T.V. Sure miss them all😢R.I.P. all🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️💖💖

[@janetceniza8091]

I AM CURRENTLY 78 YRS OLD, IN THE 1960'S I REMEMBER ALWAYS WATCHING LAWRENCE WELK. IN 1955 MY PARENTS MOVED TO EVERETT, WASH. AND THAT CHRISTMAS WAS THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE LENNON SISTERS.

[@Riker-eq2yv]

Another great video with superb content and editing

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much. We put our heart and soul into these productions so we really appreciate it when we’re noticed. Thank you

[@nuttinhoney80]

Lawrence Welk used to be on Saturday evenings. I watched it every Saturday when I stayed at my grandmother's house. My grandmother would watch "Creature Double Feature" with me. Usually Godzilla movies. How I miss those times...

[@robertloken8613]

Can't understand the issues of filming, I've seen numerous tubes on those California cemeteries. I guess the cemeteries are just starting these policies to deter more filming, doesn't make sense. All I've seen were done tastefully and respectfully. What does it hurt? Anyway great video, I hope you can do more in the future and hopefully stay out of jail while doing them. LOL, safe travels.

[@pamelag2223]

The son of the tin man and the daughter of Dorothy! That's a great tidbit! As usual, great work Jeff, thanks for gathering it all for us!

[@suzannecrum9702]

Back in the 70's,we had 1 channel on tv in central N.Y.Every Sat;we had Lawrence Welk show,and I loved it! Those were the days!Lol

[@unbiasedobserver]

Thanks you two! Another enjoyable video!

[@Kalenberi]

Thank you Sarah and Jeff. another one out of the ball park. love watching.

[@Someonesaidthis]

I got family buried at pacific view, very cool place..

[@frankcasey7423]

Thanks again guys for going above and beyond to bring us great and interesting content as always! And for dodging the “gate keeper’s” haha! Till next time take care and can’t wait until next Sunday! Frank from Philadelphia, PA.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Frank from the PA! I love dodging the gatekeepers! Ha ha. We appreciate you watching and commenting!!!!

[@frankcasey7423]

@@jbenziggy no problem, your very welcome! 😎😉

[@mollymercado3571]

Great video thank you 😊🎥⭐🌟

[@geraldmckillip5594]

Why would should curatii be so tough on you ?

[@jbenziggy]

Security (administration) doesn’t want the cemetery to become a tourist attraction per se. They think vloggers bring on a disrespect of the solemn grounds, etc.

[@geraldmckillip5594]

@@jbenziggy Thank you for the reply ...

[@MrMonkeyGeorge]

@@jbenziggy that's a stupid reason for them to kick you out. You've seen what happens when cemeteries are forgotten and I bet the people that are buried there would want people to still love and remember them. Plus, the way you beautifully show us how talented they were and how back in those days you really had to be good looking and talented to be famous.

[@paulatenney6494]

Rusty bueller in rose hills & tommy lorasda sr & jr & cj poker riveriside & capt dobbe riverside natonal cenerty

[@denesechavez5581]

Great one!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much! We appreciate it!

[@4priusnt]

Since so so many cemetery, monuments and markers of human history are free access this is a good thing that security stops vandalism as much as possible in todays world Just saying

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

We have a holy Cross cemetery here at the University of Notre Dame I’ve lived here over 60 years yet only the summer did I find it on campus. Because of the downturn coronavirus it got me into riding my bicycle which I haven’t been on in years I mean years I rode around campus and Lord behold I found the cemetery here in South Bend Indiana

[@judyferrill7934]

Thank you... These just keep getting better and better!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much for saying so. We appreciate our vast and growing audience.

[@jeffb-qf6xu]

I never pressed but it was always in the back of my mind. My grandmother's maiden name was Oldfield, she hitchhiked from Kearney, Nebraska in the early 1920's to Southern California. She's was part of the Oldfield family. I'll pay my respects next time I go. Thank you for all you do it's deeply appreciated.

[@TheAdrianne56]

My Grandparents and uncle are buried there .. not famous except to me 😎

[@joeybarra1043]

Great video 📸📸📸

[@henrycole8705]

John Candy what a terrible loss!. RIP

[@jbenziggy]

He was definitely a comedic genius. And he seem like a really nice guy too.

[@txdon32]

Good job avoiding the fuzz. I really enjoy the effort you put into this.

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

6:15 touched my heart strings.

[@ronileigh9336]

This was my most favorite video you've made so far. When I was a little girl they were movie stars I watched wishing I could be one too. Some were before my time and I still watched them and I still do. Thank you for sneaking to share your visit with us. You made my day!

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, thank you!

[@pamelakern2849]

I loved all the fascinating film clips . This video was so well done !! I enjoyed every minute .🤩🤩

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks Pam! We appreciate it!

[@patheagerty4762]

History hunters 1/24 /21 of holy cross cemtery

[@thedoxinator3934]

😷 Jeff , good job 👍

[@Pattythomas5]

I'm related to Jack Haley through marriage. His wife (Florence McFadden Haley) was my first cousin (2x removed - meaning she was two generations before me.) Her dad (James McFadden) was my great-grand uncle (the son of my Great-Great-Grandmother - Mary McFadden.) So, I always like to say I'm related to the Tin Man! Oh, I wish Jack Haley Jr had a child with Liza - I would have really been related to Judy Garland too!

[@kejola1969]

Oh yeah I remember Sunday afternoons and having to watch The Lawrence Welk Show. That didn't last more than a year or two before I got old enough to understand football and basketball lol!

[@Isprd1]

Excellent Jeff, really enjoyed the video of Dixie Crosby...unique. Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills is an interesting place to visit...

[@davejohnson3684]

Beautiful episode S & J, . As a fan of cemeteries may I suggest, for your next "celebrity cemetery shoot", a black dress for Sarah and a big bouquet of (artificial) flowers? Jeff, throw on a black suit coat and wear an old-timey chauffeur's cap. Stand close to Sarah. Support her "Grief". "Create the image" guys, Then maybe those Security Guards "with nothing better to do" will ignore you and go shoot some burglars. or whatever they are suppose to be doing. Incidentally, I've never seen better maintained markers!

[@ruudselhorst]

Hungary is stil hungary 😃🖐️

[@danielgoss2467]

Well this marks the end of catching up on all of your videos! They've all been great, informative and entertaining, thank you Jeff & Sara! A suggestion... how about traveling to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Desert Hot Springs, etc. Some great history there and lots to investigate?

[@larrymiller8210]

Thanks! I knew most of them! Larry Miller San Diego Ca. Retired

[@karenutah8286]

Awonnerful awonnerful video!

[@nicholassteel5529]

Love the short clips of the deceased celebrities! Nice touch. ✌️

[@garymckee8857]

I'm with you on Lawrence Welk it was pure torture watching that as a child.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Love the way you added pictures and film to most of what you have shown Great bit of history Loved the video Thankyou

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it