Gilda Radner's Detroit HOME

[@jakeryan62]

I worked at Tower Records in Westwood in the 1980s. Gilda came in to get cassette tapes to record herself for her upcoming book. She was wearing a turban and looked beautiful. She seemed really confused and nervous. She was clearly ill. Made me really sad.

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

WOW. Still, how wonderful to know she was out and about.

[@teptime]

I saw her once at the Fiorucci store in Beverley Hills. I never was one to approach celebrities, but it was a thrill just to see her in person. There's a pretty big hole in the world where she used to be, Lord bless her heart.

[@janettolzda5481]

Gilda was my fav on SNL . The original cast was the best. Never watch after the old cast was gone... ty

[@victoriamayo5774]

Me too

[@lindachavezw...246]

Loved Gilda...We lost an angel when we lost her. Rest In Peace Sweet Gilda...u are missed 🌻

[@rayross997]

This really makes one stop & think of how brief life can be. Just lost my niece from cancer yesterday morning, she was 52. Live a good life & be kind to others & forgiving. Peace to all.

[@rayross997]

@NE 1 Thank you for your kind words.

[@WickedWest512]

I hope your family is doing well. ❤

[@elainebines6803]

That brought a tear to my eye, what the nurse did. They all go above and beyond 💖

[@cindyvargas9277]

Gene pursued Gilda aggressively - he was right - they had no time to waste. They were meant for each other.

[@somersetdc]

What a funny and classy couple. They will always be missed.

[@aliceschmid9697]

He treated her like s*&t. He cheated on her when she was dying. She loved him but he did NOT love anyone but himself.

[@misterblinkies5037]

I loved both of them.

[@TheScarlett618]

Me, too !

[@lindapgolan7070]

Gilda such a great person. She answered a fan letter from me years ago and even addressed the NBC enve!ope!

[@kellycranford3592]

I loved Gilda!! She was so funny and she brought so many characters to life on SNL. There will never be another Gilda.

[@jodyhoevel6393]

“You got a little piece of toilet paper on the bottom of your shoe.” -Rosanne Rosannadanna Loved her and Gene Wilder too. This was great. Thank you.

[@jodyhoevel6393]

NE Oh yeah, and the one about the nose hair hanging out and she says, “Why don’t you pull down a couple more so you can braid it and put a bead on it like Bo Derek.” Paraphrasing

[@susangrant5602]

Watching her on SNL she was so funny she told the truth in her skits husband was funny too rest in peace

[@carolynparton8842]

I love Gilda, best character actress ever!

[@abbdabs67]

what a great commedian lost her way too soon...my wife died of cancer as well

[@katemaloney4296]

I remember the Saturday morning when the news came over the radio. I bowed my head and cried. She had just been on Gary Shandling's show and looked so vibrant and healthy and she had just finished recording the audio for her book. It broke my heart so badly. I always take a moment. As much as I loved Gilda, I had a crush on Gene. Oh, I can't describe what it was that captured my (then) three-year-old heart, but I was smitten with Willy Wonka. So, when that September day in 84 came and Gilda stole him from me (wink!), I didn't say her name for a whole year. But, oh, they made a beautiful couple.

[@ckotcher1]

I had a crush on Gene Wilder too lol. And I was young at the time. Something about him was so attractive.

[@rosemaryspafalmouth2609]

I loved her. Gone way too soon! RIP!🌷💞💕

[@stateofdisorder1]

A wonderful soul taken too soon. I remember hearing about her death when I was 12. I cried. My mom used to let me stay up to watch SNL.

[@marinemom351]

Roseann Rosanadana was my favorite character. Gilda had great talent.

[@mdgraystone]

There will never be another Gilda Radner. She was brilliant.

[@kwill1515]

I loved Gilda. I survived a stage one ovarian cancer...10 years cancer free. I wish Gilda would have won her battle too. Thank you for this video, Scott.

[@jodyhoevel6393]

Kathleen Williams Happy for you. Unusual to survive that. My Aunt passed from ovarian cancer. Sneaky disease.

[@kwill1515]

Jody Hoevel Sorry for your loss. I was very lucky to have caught it at stage 1c. It is an insidious disease, for sure.

[@loulou7963]

@@jodyhoevel6393 I lost my beloved mommy to ovarian cancer. She wasn’t diagnosed until stage 4 and it was way too late to save her. 💔💔💔

[@rachelmayes298]

What a beautiful area she grew up in, I’m so pleased to see it still exists. Such a tragic death, what a lovely woman.

[@alexisrichmond3586]

Enjoyed this video She was a great actress. Loved her on SNL.

[@ritamarie2976]

I believe G.E. Smith was the original band leader on Saturday Night Live. It’s a pretty wonderful legacy to leave, that when people think about you they smile! She still makes me smile!

[@katemaloney4296]

Yep. GE is/was the guitarist in Hall & Oats.

[@hildamarmolejo1568]

Thank you for keeping Gilda’s spirit a live! Miss you sweet lady!

[@AlfredHawthornBennyHill]

She died almost a month after Lucy and I remember when they both died. I was sad and wished it wasn't true. The world lost 2 excellent comedians that year, both of whom are still loved and missed very much. They made the world a better place.

[@susanbraukhoff5266]

Thank you Scott. Enjoyed watching this!

[@psychcorp4449]

One could not ask for a more information-packed video about Gilda. Her performances on SNL are classic. She was one of a kind never to be copied. Perhaps that is the greatest quality for which to be remembered. As always, thank you for producing such an informative and enjoyable video.

[@lila6117]

So much respect and still makes me sad, thank you Scott.

[@margarettickle9659]

Thank you for the history. I didn't know that she grew up here. Very much appreciated. When I got cancer I joined Gilda's Club in Royal Oak, Michigan. Emotionally I could not have gotten through my ordeal. It's been 21 years cancer free but it was that Club that made things ok.

[@donsnider4607]

At one point Gilda was married to a guy here in Toronto and was working for the board of education doing short plays in schools to get people interested in the arts. I also visited her and the cast of Godspell. “Let’s have some win” she was poring grape juice for people and I helped. Remembered the whole gang. Did not know it was her until her death. Toronto Star did three pages and I rushed to find the program with all the autographs. There she was !

[@bucklebunny6661]

Thank You Scott , I never realized Gilda & Gene we’re married . I remember watching SNL with Gilda sure miss her humor .

[@JaimeExploring]

Wow! On the street and it was still "Can I help You?" 5:42 - I want a WONKA BAR! Thank You for sharing.

[@ericowensnyc]

Awesome story Scott

[@debbieclark7031]

Thank you Scott so much for this Vlog. Gilda was the reason I watched Saturday Night Live and I've followed her career ever since. She was brilliantly hilarious.

[@marypoppins123]

They still have the same letter box...i love how some items or buildings of a photo from 20, 30 or even 50years ago are still there.

[@Traci.Johnson.Francisco]

The saddest part is she wanted to have kids with Gene and instead of pregnancy she got cancer. Makes me so mad and sad for her at the same time. And I remember reading an interview with Gene a few years later after Gilda died that the reason he didn't break down and cry or say goodbye was he in his words "naively" thought she honestly would survive it even until the end

[@cookingartguy2170]

She was a treasure. ❤

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Your videos are always so clear and honest. I watched other tours of Hollywood celebrities and the tour guides just tell lies. Thanks for showing this. I remember her well. She died so young, what a shame. May she rest in peace.

[@jillybeankilo9822]

Really sad about Gilda. Thank you for bringing this video to us. Keep up the great work. Thumps up!

[@sg2823]

Well done Scott! Sad story about an incredible talent.

[@ckotcher1]

Scott, I’m originally from Grosse Pointe Michigan. (...I know, wealthy rich white people central is usually what comes to mind) but it’s an absolutely beautiful place. People always think Detroit and what comes to mind is a shit hole but there are some lovely places. My uncle went to school with Gilda and I recognize these houses well! One of my other uncles lived near her childhood home. EDIT: When that sleeveless cop popped up I laughed my head off.

[@cherihill2003]

I love Gilda. I have her book, have read it many times. Very funny lady, very sweet lady. I still miss her.

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

Beautiful and respectful recounting

[@tammyguessbeckham2212]

I have always loved Gilda and I always will. I felt so sorry for Gene when he lost her. The world lost a wonderful woman when we lost her!!

[@loucorradi1457]

Always remembered the SNL skit of John Belushi as an old man walking through a cemetery. He tells the camera, "There's Gilda... she was the first to go" Ironically, JOHN would be the first to go, but Gilda WOULD follow some 7 years later

[@lisellesloan3191]

I didn't realize that Detroit had so many famous people born there, Scott, nor so many nice neighborhoods still left there. Thanks!

[@waynegross2113]

Two of the funniest people out there back in the 80's. It is so tragic what happened to them. Of cosrse Gene was around a lot longer than Gilda, but I never think of one without thinking of the other. They were two peas in a pod! I miss their comic style so much. Truly brilliant. Thank you for remembering them. Jill

[@davidp9820]

Gilda was my favorite on SNL. I bought her 'Live From New York' vinyl album in 1979. I don't think my mother knew what was really on it until I asked her (in the presence of her friend) "what's a snatch?" at the innocent age of 10. All I remember was my mom's friend losing it with laughter. 40 years later I think back to that time and it makes me smile. I still have my Gilda's Club tie I bought as an adult.

[@janhoyle1462]

I did not know Gilda grew up in Detroit. This looks like the area my friend lived in. A ways from Southfield, but I had a lot of friends in the city of Detroit because I volunteered there for KDB Teens. I hung out Downtown every weekend & was lucky to have lunch at Big Boy on Saturday’s across from Hudson’s. I understand Hudson’s is gone, but the had the most beautiful Christmas village when I was a kid. My school had a trip to see Santa there one year. It was just magical. When I was a teen the steamed chestnuts were the best. I heard Gene was never the same after Gilds died. You were so lucky to have met him Scott. Some of us met the rock stars others are destined to meet other great talent. I think you are luckier.

[@thomasgraves3030]

Always proud that I found and visited her grave in Stamford, CT

[@jaclynlantis4732]

Hello from Kalamazoo Michigan! I absolutely love your videos, I have learned so much history!

[@toshawalters5818]

Gene & Richard will always be my favorite’s !!!

[@lfevery14661]

Thank you Thank you Thank you. I love Gilda Radner and Gene Wilder. It's nice to see a few glimpses into their lives.

[@timwhite909]

I have always adored her - always will - a comedic genius

[@nickhurst611]

I love anything with detroit history. Thanks for sharing!

[@annmeyer2854]

Scott could give a Master Class on how to deal with officious cops and nosy parkers who demand to know why he’s standing on a sidewalk. And it’s very cool he got a shot with Gene.

[@neilunknown]

Great work as usual Scott! Best regards from the UK.

[@lindahill9980]

Thanks Scott

[@michaeldickens7493]

So so sad loved Gilda!such a sweet story or her and Gene

[@susyq3578]

Thank you, Scott. You always give us the best.

[@markmerrell4655]

Thank You, Scott. Great work as always..!

[@swartsh83]

love Gilda! Im about 3 hours from detroit in grand rapids too bad you didnt hold a meet and greet! Love your channel. Safe travels and keep doing what you do!

[@mightyyak]

whata wonderful tribute to Gilda. I had no idea she grew up in the Detroit metro area. thank you Scott for keeping the memory alive....

[@donculver153]

Once again Scott, your the best storyteller. Thanks for your dedication to telling these stories of folks that were such influential people in a lot of lives. As well as some folks that need their story told that we’re not so well known but none the less interesting additions to major stories like J Sebring. Keep up the great work and Thank You.

[@taco2947]

Love, love the channel. Been a huge fan (of the website) for years!!!

[@richardjsebastian7854]

Love it. Thank you Scott.

[@rebeccarose2346]

You always give us great information and wonderful videos. Thanks always enjoy.

[@fintan3563]

Such a sad loss. 😢😢😢

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome video!!!💜💚❤💙💛

[@HeatherNyikos]

Really very sad! She was so young and even so!

[@toddadale]

Great job as always Scott

[@loualiberti4781]

Amazing Story thank you

[@victoriamayo5774]

I love this channel

[@Lastminuteprepper1967]

Gilda and Gene both were comedic geniuses and I love their work! And your work too Scott! You keep the productions simple to keep the focus on your subjects and that makes your vids not just entertaining but informative as well.

[@johnmaher413]

awsome thanks scott im here in gladwin michigan ill have to go see that.

[@kittyrichardson68]

thank you for sharing

[@HeatherNyikos]

Sidenote* I love the little Cop that you use!!😅😅😅😅

[@donsnider4607]

Guilda lived in Toronto, Martin Short was in Hamilton, John Candy was in New Market Andra Martin’s brother Paul was in my class. Dave Folly and Catherine Oharra lived in Etobicoke and school at Burnhamthorpe with my brother .

[@shannonsmith297]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@corineusa1454]

EXCELLENT!! WELL DONE!!👍

[@caperboy1169]

Not sure if you know this,GE Smith was the former band leader on SNL and is one of the top studio and touring guitarist

[@kathrynoneill5862]

I always liked her she was so cute and funny!

[@danahsutton101]

Beautiful homes in Detroit. Who knew.

[@sheilariley1261]

I looked on my deathaday and Gilda passed on this date. She was a hoot. My mom laughed her butt off and mom was old school. We loved SNL in the early years

[@blue4uable]

A sweet beautiful lady who was taken away to soon miss you Gilda

[@ohmeowzer1]

Loved her thank you

[@JordanWapner]

Gildas first husband GE Smith, was the musical director/head of the Saturday Night Live band in the late 80s-90s.

[@emmabauer1906]

Hanky Panky is such a great movie. She is such an icon. Gone too soon.

[@mrDCunningham]

This is a great vlog Scott 👍🏻😎

[@cometogether999]

Loved Gilda, especially Emily Litella.

[@TheWinston7777]

Detroit Michigan is a great. I love living and working there.

[@bryanjensen2614]

G.E. Smith is a guitarist, was a member of the SNL band and also Hall and Oates.

[@neitajames6029]

Thank you for doing this, I loved Gilda she made me laugh, her and gene made a cute couple..as a child I loved watching her.sad she died so young. I feel she still had so much to give. She was very talented. Didn't understand why gene married just 2years after her death. Maybe he was lonely, didn't want to live alone. As for me I could never live in a home where my husband deceased wife lived. I'm sure Gilda at peace. Now with gene gone.. I'm so glad he wanted other women to know about ovarian cancer, its not just a young women disease. I've know women in their 80s die from this very painful disease.. Women don't let people tell you not just over I an cancer but also, breast, urethane cancer can start in your late teens I know it runs in family. On my mothers father side breast cancer was hereditary a cousin in her 30s suffered, she was only 44 when she passed. Her mother had double mastectomy. She's in her late 80s now but her mother got breast cancer in her 80s. Few of the sisters, one of the daughters died young. I also had it seen polyp. Thankfully good Dr removed it, it wasn't cancer. I was in lot pain. When you know your body don't feel right go see about yourself.. If it runs in your family whether its ovarian, breast, or other cancer. Don't wait.with today's technology. You can beat it. Thank God that Gene wilder was not ashamed to talk about this. Love and positivity, n.j.:-)

[@katemaloney4296]

Gilda told him to. She told him that she wanted him to be happy. And I think Gilda subconsciously knew that Karen would treat him well--and she did. Gene didn't go into his third marriage with blinders, and when he and Karen tied the knot, his and Gilda's dog daughter Sparkle, was there to give him away.

[@neitajames6029]

@@katemaloney4296 that's ok then. This video just popped up, I knew I had watched it. Sorry I didn't see your reply till now. I'm not a rude person I apperciate your reply. Take care and be blessed. Love,respect and positivity always. Neita James. 🙂👋.

[@mexicanspec]

Nobody has come along to challenge Gilda for her comedic style.

[@WickedWest512]

He loved her so very much

[@wendywarrior2264]

Her and Lucille Ball were my favorites! Miss them and their unique style of comedy!!

[@VintageGuitarist66]

Thanks again,Scott! I would like to say that we had a Gilda's Club here in Nashville when my wife was going through cancer treatments. A finer bunch of folks ,you would be hard pressed to find. They shined a little light into a very dark period. I can't speak highly enough about the people there. Top notch!

[@georgesears9327]

that's GE SMITH, the veteran SNL guitarist

[@corineusa1454]

I thought GE Smith was a total HAM. I'm glad her & Gene found each other.

[@wht-rabt-obj]

I know Windemere Street... interesting. Thanks.

[@kathykeith2203]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@Hello-ye2bi]

What happened to Gilda's dog, Sparkle, after she passed?