Famous Graves Of THE ANDREWS SISTERS - Patty, Laverne & Maxine

Today I visit the gravesites of THE ANDEWS SISTERS Patty, Laverne & Maxine. Two of them are buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California and the other is interred at Westwood Village Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA.
The Andrews Sisters were the most popular singing girl group of the early 20th century and are still popular today in the early 21st century.
Thanks for joining me on another cemetery tour road trip to the past and for sharing the memories!
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[@joshuabrooks4907]

I loved the seasonal duet The Andrews sisters recorded with Bing Crosby called "Mele Kalikimaka."

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Hey Steve I'm 30 years old in I love listening to them great video

[@edgarlee2802]

I've always had a thing for Maxene! By the way, you panned passed Brian Keith and his daughter's memorial. I remember him killing himself shortly after his daughter's own suicide. Another interesting fact is his step mother was the actress Peg Entwhistle who killed herself by jumping off the Hollywood sign. All fascinating stuff to someone stuck over here in England! Love Your channel.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Edgar, good I am. I made a video about Brian Keith and his family a couple of years ago so I didn’t mention it again and this one. Thanks 😊👍

[@edgarlee2802]

@@TheGraveyardChannel Oh, right, thanks. I put "Brian Keith" in Search on your KZbin page and it didn't throw it up. That's why I asked. I'll have another look....😀

[@sonofednawelthorpe8609]

A thing for Maxine? You do know Maxine was a Lesbian. Patty was prejudiced and refused to speak to her after La Verne (the peacemaker) passed away and told her that if she contacted her again she’d sue her. When Maxine died of a heart attack Patty was very distraught as she knew she’d lost her chance of reconciliation. She was never the same again.

[@williambill5172]

No, Steve...you are not the only one - fantastic story, and thanks so much!

[@wandahall4435]

I didn't know about Maxine & Linda...Steve hope You and Jim are great & the Family too...

[@katwomanfour5261]

"Boogy woogy bugle boy of company B" 👍 Yeah my mom loved to sing and dance she looked like she could have been part of the 4Th Andrew sister, she loved them. Of course way B4 my time but I remember mom teaching me how to do it later toward my teen years! We also used to pretend to be the temptations on the fire place brick.its a no wonder she pushed to go to dancing school👯‍♂️💃👯‍♀️💃.thanks for the memories great trip Steve😊

[@debkrutsch6197]

Another great video Steve! I love the Andrew Sisters!! My dad loved listening to the Andrew Sisters and I remember seeing them in Buck Privates. I, also, did not know about Maxine

[@TREVORDAWSONTHD]

The Andrew Sisters had wonderful voices. I loved their music and I still do to this day.

[@conniephillips8217]

The Andrews sisters were so special and the music was so fun. I can remember as a child watching people all of a sudden get up and start dancing to their music. I think their music was the diversion from the seriousness of the war and just breathe liveliness and happiness into the times. I didn't know about the situation with Linda when I was a child, however, it seemed to be a situation that wasn't out of the realm of normal but always a big secret. I guess as long as nobody talked about it it didn't exist!? Sad times

[@julienielsen3746]

I have a miniature record about 3 inches across that has them singing "Pennsylvania Polka" on it. I used to be able to play it on my Mickey Mouse record player when I was a child.

[@IsabellaBlue]

The great Andrew sisters deserved this respectful tribute! They were an amazing and talented group and their legacy lives on. What an interesting story regarding Maxine and bittersweet at the same time. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the world just embraced diversity instead of worrying about what goes on with other people? Thank you so much for another wonderful visit! Have a wonderful weekend 😊

[@daramena2774]

Hello Steve thank you For sharing the video today Have a great weekend

[@judithmitchell4667]

Hello Steve! Thank you so much for this video. So many wonderful songs and memories of the Andrew Sisters. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is one of my favorite songs. A wonderful group. Thank you and have a great weekend. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

[@Regina0964]

I loved that song, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from the 1st time I heard it on my Mom and Dad's record player..

[@Irished58]

Steve you do such a historic and respectful presentation. Others I’ve heard are not as well done as yours. Keep up this final send off for these stars.

[@drbrz8470]

I always appreciate how you produce your videos in a way that has us viewers feel like we are a visiting family friend you are graciously entertaining by taking us on these tours… I truly enjoy the in-depth info you offer, while making it feel like I am in the passenger’s seat next to you.

[@angelaw.325]

Great music, I still listen to it. Great for music wars against the rap from next door.

[@stankormy5717]

Andrew Sisters had talent!

[@thomasconnors6755]

I do remember the Andrew sisters from Seeing them in Abbet and Costello movies and I remember their songs I like them they were OK great job Steve

[@radioman5688]

My brother best friend and mine he knew The Andrews sisters when they grew up on Cutler Street in Worcester Mass the house The Andrews sisters grew up on is still there there's a lot more to this story but it's wonderful that he got to know them they were his next door neighbors their family the Andrews family the couple doors down from his family and he knew the sisters great group of young ladies great family

[@welles2002]

That is the best cemetery to visit for its small size. You basically bump into one famous grave after another.

[@RhettyforHistory]

These ladies were certainly iconic. I remember my grandfather having some of their records. It is interesting to see one sister buried separately. I really would have guessed they would be near each other.

[@luciledevries478]

Beautiful voices of beautiful women they did a great service ❤️Thank you Steve ☺️

[@sallykohorst8803]

No I never knew of the ladies but glad they got to be happy and be legal. I love their music even today and the big bands too.that was years ago. All that is as great now as it ever was. I did not know their private stuff so thanks for sharing.

[@thewilscott]

Great video as usual, very interesting. Thanks

[@deborahsmith7970]

Thank you so much!!

[@Telboy555]

Thank you for posting

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing your video my mom loved them all the songs they have a wonderful songs 💕 to get you dancing stay safe out there.

[@kevincostello9730]

Another Excellent video Steve I truly enjoy them

[@bobbauer2287]

I Do remember the songs , not the group or sisters, but them songs are still heard. I never heard anything about them so it is a first for me . Aw shucks they closed it off to public! Interesting! Nice Tribute! Thanks for scanning around showing the scenery! Thanks Bob

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 Steve I had no idea that they were all gone now very good 👍 vlog my friend very heartfelt vlog buddy 👌

[@candicehopkins2344]

My Mom listened to the Andrew Sisters albums. I remember singing along to those songs!

[@debbieprice9865]

Love the Andrews Sisters. Did not know about their lives. Thx

[@webchuck1]

Hi Steve, Thanks for sharing this story on the Andrew Sister's it's amazing Thanks to you I got to learn alot. May they Rest in Peace and there memory and music always live on 🙏 Have a Wonderful weekend.

[@SueProst]

I remember watching them on Abbott and Costello. Maxine looks like Patty.

[@rattychickTishy]

That’s so interesting to learn that about Maxine . I still love the Andrew sisters and their sweet harmonies to this day . I have a tradition of playing Bing Crosby Christmas cd every year on Christmas Day , and of course love those numbers with the sisters singing with him . I remember seeing their movies as a kid throughout the 70’s. Great vlog Steve

[@Rotnbully]

There is always that one family member who does there own thing - you nailed that one Steve 👌

[@anitastodolak9882]

He sure did! Its happening in my family and has always been the case. I love Steve and his channel! So glad I subscribed!

[@dianejohnson7235]

I never knew that about the Andrew sisters! Thanks for sharing!

[@buckshot6481]

Oh wow how Pop loved the Andrew sisters! I think he had a crush. He loved Don't sit under the tree. I'm going to show him this video.

[@MrHeadbanger366]

America's Wartime Sweethearts. If Maxene found her happiness with another woman, good for her. That's all that really matters. I actually didn't know until you mentioned it. So thank you Steve, you taught me something today that I didn't know yesterday.

[@ericletford1178]

Great blog Steve I have heard of The Andrews Sisters thanks for doing this blog

[@chadglasner4755]

I remember seeing them in I think Abbot and Costello movies when I was kid. Great video as always

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you! OMG, very sad story💔 Not just you, I was surprised about it too!

[@DBReid-tq5vo]

Another great video Steve! :)

[@elizabethwilliams1523]

Great video Steve.

[@hughhaefner3317]

Very interesting story of 3 sisters that found their way to showcase their talent of the era. Good story Steve!

[@ladymanifest5213]

They should do a movie about The Andrews Sisters!!! I'd love to see it!!! 🍿 📽️

[@alextepe4309]

Thanks for sharing Steve. It seems like the era in which the Andrews sisters lived was much more simple. Funny that Rum and Coca Cola was the top song of 1944.

[@daleeasterwood2683]

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy is the one I’m most familiar with. It must come from watching all the old war movies when I was a kid. Good times.

[@djpriddin6211]

I didn't know they were so successful. They were right at the top of popular music in their day. I remember some of their songs when I was growing up in the 60's which stood the test of time. Thanks for the upload, Steve. Kindest regards to you and Jim DJ from the UK

[@cathyruthroff1698]

I didn’t know about Maxine and Linda. Everyday is another chance to learn. Thanks Steve

[@reneerednour3951]

Thank you for the video. Always interesting!

[@RadioLaPrincess]

I've heard of the whole adopting thing and it's sad so many gay couples needed to do this. I didn't know about Maxene either but am glad she had a loving partner, many people never get that. Anyway, my grandparents loved the Andrews Sister, and "their" song was Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree. They sang it to each other often. Many years ago I found a double CD set of their music and bought it for them. When they passed I got all of their music, which included the CD I bought. It's really good music and even though it's more of grandparents music, it's timeless.

[@edwardtaylor496]

Ahh, the Andrew Sisters. But, I must confess, I am absolutely in love with Doris Day, now that you mentioned her. Great vlog, again, as usual

[@patcurrie9888]

Doris REQUESTED no gravesite after she was cremated. I'm a huge Doris fan too

[@kerriethompson2073]

My mom was a huge Doris Day fan as well. I grew up watching her movies with my mom.

[@loradurling2358]

Thanks for the tour Steve. Interesting about the Andrew sisters.👍👋🍺😊 Safe and healthy new year 2022.

[@kirstenwk1984]

Excellent Steve! You never disappoint. That is so sweet what Maxine did by adopting Linda. You’re right though, it’s sad that they had to go through that just because Maxines mom and partner were together. In a perfect world, we would love and live in perfect harmony and everyone is equal.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Question for me is: What was the age difference of this couple that one could legally adopt the other? Not that there's anything wrong with that. (Seinfeld episode reference intended.)

[@kennedyc1977]

Hi Steve, Thanks for another interesting video. I love listening to a radio station that plays songs from 1920-1950. The Andrews Sisters are often played. The Boswell Sisters were also a wonderful female group. I was glad to hear you mention their name. Cheers and safe travels!

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Cool story!!!!❤❤❤

[@AmphipolisXoXo]

I knew it! Im born 1972. Theres something about Maxene looking at my grandmas collections. It takes one to know one ❤️. Thank you for the facts ❤️

[@Deutschie]

Hi Steve ! Maxine and Patty were estranged for many years after their sister LaVern died. They were still estranged when Maxine died. Perhaps it was Maxine's "secret" which caused the rift. Perhaps it was LaVern who held the three of them together. Who knows? I love the old songs and music from the'30's and '40's. The "Big Band" era. The Andrew Sisters were great. There is a video on You Tube of hte sisters with a hilarious appearance by Shemp Howard. Cheers to you and Jim. Stay safe.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing that with us, Deutschie 👍

[@rosiesummer2711]

Thank you for showing their resting places. I really love them.

[@steved3001]

The three sisters traveled to Italy and north Africa during the war to entertain U.S. servicemen in U.S.O. shows. Sometimes only a few miles away from the fighting. You can bet the soldiers and airmen loved their singing and stage acts.

[@rda.1819]

My dad grew up near them an Kirk douglas,barbara stanyck,@there,my grandma was a movie star double ,she use to always say "marvelous"

[@bobbieandrews7032]

All of tham was so wonderful and beautiful

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Thank you, Steve!💗

[@iainmelville9411]

That was brilliant, and I didn’t know about Maxine And Linda - wow, beautiful stuff.

[@hotmama298]

Thanks for sharing the story of the Andrews sisters. Although they were before my time, I remember my parents listening to them.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

that is an amazing story. i do not think most people know the story.

[@fizixx]

Nice video. They were before my time, but I still have a good appreciation for them. Interesting info, as always, thank you.

[@grandmatarah]

I am so very happy to hear more of the hidden past. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jamiejohnson3886]

Talk about a blast from the past. Probably before my time but my Mom had some of their records. I also remember the Lennon sisters. I really appreciate your channel giving reviews of forgotten & overlooked people You do a great job

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you for taking us along today.

[@Swampzoid]

I've listened to their music my entire life. Thank you for sharing their story and final resting places.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

Not my era, but I love the Andrews Sisters! Good for Maxine and Linda! I never knew about them either. Thanks for another great story Steve!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Loved the music for sure. Boogie woogie.

[@charliest.kardasism9134]

How cool ! I discover the Andrew Sisters , when Christina Aguilera did a tribute to them in her candy man video. Excellent video !

[@anncarr6510]

Loved them! Although I heard them in the 50’s. Thanks Steve 😊👍💕

[@joansmith1195]

I heard long ago that Maxine was a lesbian. Her family was Greek-American and did not accept it at the time. They were a fabulous group and stand the test of time. I remember when they sang on day time television and they were great. Thank you for the memories!

[@ceasarandrepont1243]

Who cares what the woman did in her bed? What should be remember was her contribution to the (real) music industry. So the woman enjoyed eating fish and fishing.

[@karencarbone2603]

Thanks Steve, for telling the story of their lives. I Never knew their backgrounds, just loved their music!

[@andreabryant1131]

hi steve!!! thanks for remembering the Andrew sisters singing group!!!! I saw them on the TV in reruns!! thank you so much ✌out!!!!

[@mollycasas294]

My dad fought in WWII Pacific, he’s buried at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California

[@leeparks15]

Thank you so much, Steve! I love these women! I’m discovering their music and by far ‘Rum and Coca Cola’ is my favorite! Happy Friday, Steve! ♥️

[@danapretzer1895]

That's why I love that you take us on your adventures one day Red Bone then the Andrews Sisters. Someday there will be a song written about you . Maybe it will be called STEVES the Boogie Woogie Vlogger Boy from Company V lol 😆 thanks again

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Lol, now I would definitely listen to that! 😂👍

[@danapretzer1895]

@@TheGraveyardChannel me too top 40 I'm sure on the hit parade haha 😄

[@suehofkamp8594]

I love their music to this day!

[@meikeschrut9563]

wunderbare Gegend und vielen Dank...

[@syreetaabney6968]

Thank you Steve for sharing the memories of the Andrews Sisters, it was great video to show see you on the next video.

[@mygrammieis]

Wow.. Very interesting story about the Ladies 👏💗👏💗Yes.. Our Older Generation Knew Their music 🎶 My Parents Loved their music so I heard it growing up 🎶Sad She was pressured and other folks treated so badly Only because Who You 💗 Horrible! just 😑 WRONG ... Rest-In-Peace 💗✌🏻🙏🏻🕊🪶

[@connieliscio5593]

Hi Steve. Not too long ago i discovered the Andrews sisters and i love them! I did read somewhere that Maxine did adopt Linda. Times were very different then . I also heard that Patty did not get along qith Maxine and i don't think they were on speaking terms.

[@MrChub65]

These are the best looking cemeteries

[@Pinkperle1]

Love your tours!!

[@robgasper8521]

Had no idea about Maxine. That’s awesome, only sad that she couldn’t live fully the life she wanted.

[@patcohen4128]

I love the Andrews Sisters. Good video

[@georgeshaw8925]

Thanks 🙏 amigo, great video, great research. People can be so hateful and prejudice when it comes to race, gender sexuality and religion. I don’t understand, I do know that it is a matter of mindset. If you look for the worst in people you will find it in yourself. It always amazes me when I know humans are inherently looking for to things love and acceptance. I’ve never understood the hateful things people do to one another. Take care of yourself my friend.

[@sammysosascorkedbat8973]

Hey Steve! My grandma loved the Andrew Sisters & saw them a few times when she was younger. Great info & respect you've shown them, thanks. I remember watching them on Abbott & Costello a few times as a kid. Appreciate the video :)

[@gleninajar8421]

I STILL REMEMBER THERE SONG "THE BOYS FROM COMPANY B"

[@chefd.w.hostettler]

I remember them on Lawrence Welk when my Mother & Grandma would watch! Thanks for the memories!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Chef, you might be thinking of the linen sisters who I did a video about a couple of weeks ago. They were regulars on the Lawrence Welk show. Although I guess it’s possible that the Andrews sisters were on too!

[@timwright2395]

Thank you

[@thedailyshaver1171]

Straighten Up & Fly Right by The Andrews Sisters is a good song

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Steve. Wonderful tribute to the Andrew Sisters. I didn't know that they weren't all buried in the same cemetery. But the three Stooges Moe, Shemp and Curly who were all brothers, Moe is buried in a different cemetery from Shemp and Curly, and Shemp and Curly aren't buried beside each other. I remember being suprised by that when I first seen it.

[@rondaestep1792]

I'm a little younger but I love their music 🎶 🎵

[@karencarbone2603]

Hey Steve, I used to listen to their album in the 70,s! They were a wonderful, talented trio! Loved all their songs! Thanks for sharing 👍😊! Stay safe and we'll! God Bless!