LIBERACE's Piano Shaped Pool 'Valley' House | Assault

1469 LIBERACE's Piano Shaped Pool 'Valley' House | Assault - Jordan The Lion Travel Vlog (3/19/21)
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[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Sorry, it's Seymour Heller, not Sidney. My mistake.

[@ndeep45]

Jordan 🇯🇴 another cool story about Liberace, i met him in Palm Desert at Market Basket. Always gracious he seemed to love his fans no matter the age. I was eleven and would see him on television in 1967 so I knew who he was, back then in the desert, the stars were very approachable. He was driving a gold long nosed car, fiberglass car that I think even Elvis had one of those. Thank you for the memories!

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Your vlog brought back memories of my Grandma never missing when Liberace was on TV. She loved him and his music 🎶 Thanks for bringing back my memories.

[@jennifermullins277]

That Liberace was able to have a successful career in entertainment at that time in our country’s history is indeed a great accomplishment.

[@fob1xxl]

Good backstory! I have a friend that lives in the 15000 block of where you are. I actually did see the pool once back in the 80's with a realtor. The freeway is noisy, but the freeway didn't go in until about 1964. So Liberace never had to put up with that. There used to be homes where the freeway goes through and the city, or state bought them out in order to build that portion of the freeway. Also, on that same street is,or was the home of Shelley Fabares from "Coach" and "The Donna Reed Show" and her husband Mike Farrell from "Mash".

[@johnreynolds5407]

He seemed like such a genuinely kind person.

[@pdxer8895]

So sad the man could not live his life openly. A great talent and a pioneer of TV and Vegas. Thumbs up!

[@laurelsheart]

Oh how my grandmother would talk about Liberace, she loved him. Probably pretty confusing to my grandpa.

[@eriktheawful8840]

If you google the address, the piano pool is still there. Keys and all.

[@mlm21]

I love your videos on Liberace. Other than Freddie Mercury there was no entertainer to me that could really put a show on.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Most superstar entertainers put on a great show. That's how they become superstars.

[@mlm21]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I've seen some crap shows by superstars. Saw Blues Travelers and they sucked. Hopefully it was an off night and not their usual performance.

[@vargasfamily282]

Liberace lived his own way and he made people happy. 🎹. He didn’t have to tell us everything.

[@karenstanley5582]

I was young in the '50's, but I think I remember Liberace on Ed Sullivan's show. Also, living in the L.A. area then, I remember seeing this house on one of our families Sunday drives. As for the freeway, it may not of been there when he built his home.

[@mybby1966]

That’s what I was thinking. The freeway came after the house.

[@GH-bg7dw]

@@mybby1966 Was it the Hollywood freeway? Cus in 1964 -65 They were building a freeway onramp in San Fernando Valley off of Rosco blv. to Hollywood.

[@raydash1424]

Liberace vlogs are always interesting and of course a vlog with Jah is always appreciated

[@olivelane7903]

He should have married Joanne he always wanted children and l know for a fact that he was quite capable of being happy with a ladyb

[@davidellis5141]

I like the architecture of the house. It is very nice & not over the top. The whole neighborhood is quite nice. Low key .

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Sherman Oaks is a nice middle class neighbourhood. Median price, $1.2M, quite affordable by LA standards.

[@getx1265]

As a very little kid during the 50s and early tv, I remember Liberace well as my grandmother loved him. He did have a unique way of relating to the viewer that caused most anyone to really like him. He was really fun to watch as he seemed to be on tv quite often. I always liked him and enjoyed his outrageous sets and costumes ... definitely different from the norm back then! A real entertainer, for sure!

[@marigold7250]

I never get tired of hearing about Liberace, don't know what it is, but he had that special quality that just draws your attention...a lot like someone else I know ;-)

[@LiberaceProtege]

That's nice of you to say

[@valeriefelitto6336]

Love your old Hollywood vlogs

[@rozellacape1883]

Surprised to see this video as I have an interesting history with this home and Liberace. I grew up in Sherman Oaks only a couple of blocks away and walked by the home often, sometimes knocking on the door and asking for an orange from one of the trees that used to be in the front of the house. His housekeeper usually answered the door and always said yes. But the point I wanted to make is that my father was the contractor on the pool and I was one of the first in the pool as he invited kids from our church to come for a "christening" party. He played organ at St Didicas for a short while until it was no longer possible for him. Thanks.

[@TonyandSusie-MillersontheMove]

We could watch you Vlog all day about Liberace!! We love him so much. After watching your Vegas Vlogs of him , we went there in February relived all your Vlogs about him and went to his house, museum, and where his restaurant was. Your amazing how you find such incredibly fascinating things to see ❤️❤️

[@MiJacFan1]

Ah, I used to love Liberace as a kid. Back then and even today, I don't think anyone's personal life is anyone's business. Many celebrities make their lives public for attention. Liberace and Freddie Mercury both wanted to keep their private lives private, and I respect them for that. My mom used to tell me, as a KID no doubt, "You know he's fruity, right?" I didn't really know what she meant, but I didn't care, man had talent and finesse. And could he tickle those ivories!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Agreed

[@bz4413]

So glad this house hasn’t been devastated by remodels. Looks like mostly the same from what I see with no major changes. It’s good to see people keeping history and not making it look like a generic house.

[@greyeaglem]

At the time that house was built there wouldn't be as much air or freeway traffic as there is now, so it would have been a lot quieter. They were still mostly flying prop planes then that weren't as noisy as jets. I used to know an older lady who took a bus trip to Las Vegas from the midwest. One of the things she packed was a jar of her peach jam for Liberace's mother. She didn't get to give it to her for reasons I don't remember, but it was too bad. Liberace's mother didn't know what she missed. That was some killer jam. She'd give me a jar every year for my birthday.

[@lynnedanieli733]

I love these house tours that you do of the older celebrities. Absolutely gorgeous homes. Enjoy your fish treat Jah. X😀🥰❤

[@chiefmegadeth]

After watching this video time to go on a Liberace Music Rabbit hole :) Such a legend!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Have fun!

[@chumdog90]

I really enjoy seeing different places that you show us and listening to the stories. You are so good at telling stories that I can actually visualize it in my head.

[@kathleenhorner9296]

Wow. Did not know that his mom had kleptomania issues. He was so good to her--adored her, in fact! Some interesting trivia you shared on Liberace. Thanks, Jordan!

[@allisonmarlow184]

Dude, you are a MASTER storyteller! Truly amazing and thoroughly researched vlog. Poor Liberace. He had to battle so much in his day. Thank you, Jordan.

[@katstrutt]

Always an abundance of historical information.. thanks Jordan

[@jayneneewing2369]

I think 1957 is the year I met George. I was in 2nd grade. He was hired to play at a church function which my mother was partly in charge of back then. I went with her to the function, all dressed up and such.. George arrived early and started talking to me. The minute he found out I played the organ he asked me to play for him. (There just happened to be an organ at the place.) So, that’s exactly what I did. (Didn’t screw up either.) I was at ease with him, he was so very kind to me. I’ve never forgotten how kindly he treated me. Thanks for this vid, it brought back happy memories.

[@cdd4248]

What a great story!

[@jayneneewing2369]

@@cdd4248 - Thank you.

[@P.Kenney]

"I wish my brother, George was here"

[@xyzcomp08]

My grandfather was a cement finisher and he did the cement work for the pool and my best friend's dad cleaned that pool for many years. Interesting connections.

[@Josherpoodle]

He was one of a kind, that's for sure. Gotta love anybody who takes care of his mother. :)

[@dnile50]

I once saw Liberace at the Garden State Arts Center in N.J. sometime in the late ‘60s, early 70’s. He was quite the showman! Most of the audience was made up of little old ladies with white hair, but he attracted some curious young people, too (like us). Liberace was adept at the double entendre in a very charming way, and had a smile that could light up Broadway. I still remember one part of his act. He swept onstage with a flourish wearing an outlandish cape trimmed in white fluffy ermine. The cape had a rope tie, at throat level, and at the end of each long tie was a ball of ermine. He leaned over the end of the stage, where the front row was filled with grandmothers, and beckoned two of his fans, holding out the rope ties on the cape. “Would you like to feel my balls?” he asked in the most charming way. And, of course, two of the little old ladies stood up and fingered the ermine balls, in deep admiration. The audience absolutely ate it up! Liberace was well acquainted with N.J. and used to play piano at Pals Cabin in West Orange, N.J., a very nice steakhouse. That was before he became a big celebrity. Sadly, Pals Cabin closed down in 2013 after 81 years in business.

[@QuinceyG]

He was the epitome of a flashy performer and celebrity. :) His story is amazing too

[@caroletalaway5132]

My parents and I were invited to this house by George when we lived in Northridge. The pool was interesting of course. Years later I was In Vegas on a business trip got sick and ended up staying for 10 days. My mom cam out and because her cousin was 1st violin at Caeser's Palace he got us comped to see Liberace. He really put on a great show.

[@angelinamiari1613]

I absolutely love when you do Liberace vlogs! My grandma loved him so much & anything about Liberace always brings brings back such great memories of her. Love & blessings, Jordan. Hope you are well & healthy. 💖🙏

[@montrichardson8676]

I am a big fan of Huell Howser and now I have something to look forward in watching your vlogs. Your research in presenting your channel is awesome. I learn so much from watching your vlog. Keep up the good work.

[@jared1870]

I don't know which I like best, Jah or your vlog subjects.

[@karenpaulin8916]

This was a great vlog I never knew that Liberace lived in that house. Jordan you are such a great storyteller I really enjoyed this. ☺️

[@robertkees6048]

Hey Jordan The Lion, I just wanted to say hello and that I've really been enjoying what you're doing, and most of all I like the way you greet your viewers with "It's your old pal Jordan The Lion" it's very old school, and it so effective in making people feel welcomed." To me it's akin to when I was very small and Mr. Rogers would greet me as a friend, and I felt like I knew him. Sounds stupid I know, but it's not an insult, as I know you're not him, but it's the same principle, you go on adventures and we get to come along. So thanks, and keep up the good work, and I'll keep watching.

[@musicianonamission8435]

The hand rails at 9:20 seem to be a song. They start with a treble clef, and then a key signature with three flats, and then what appears to be three G notes in a row, then a bar line, then more notes coming diagonally down the stairs. It's a playable piece of music.

[@tomodonovan5931]

I watched a Gomer Pyle USMC episode where he and a nice little old lady were on the tour bus, and they passed Liberace's mansion, and the little old lady mentioned that Liberace had a pool shaped in a piano, as well as his bed I believe. Imagine if you can, the time Liberace put into perfecting that sound that so many enjoyed, and paid what I think was big money back in those days. He truly earned what he possessed.

[@sallychanning3723]

He was popular in the UK also, my Grandmother liked him!

[@TravelswithNick]

Great video Jordan! Thanks for taking us along for this ride!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you!

[@lapagethompson946]

Good morning Jordan. I remember watching Liberace in the late 70's as a kid with my grandmother. I always was fascinating with him playing those piano. Thanks for the vlog.

[@esliet]

Great morning with you. Thank you for awesome vlog, love Liberace. This neighborhood is a dream

[@marywright6759]

I remember listening to him when I was a kid. A great entertainer. I love your walk abouts in neighborhoods. That home with the wrap around brown roof was sure unusual.

[@LiberaceLizaATribute]

Thank you for making this spectacular video! You are wonderful to watch and listen to and we're gonna catch up on your earlier videos. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@SmilinJackAccordion]

Liberace's Birthday yesterday - May 16th. Cool photo of Lee and Seymour with the Cadillac ...

[@mynameisvna]

I love anything about Liberace!! Great way to get my day started. And Jah is a bonus too!! Have a great day!

[@gerrymaitland9799]

The Ventura FWY was completed in 1960. If he built the place in 1957, he wouldn't have known about it yet... Great video! Keep 'em coming...

[@andreatrew2614]

It amazing how simple some of the houses they lived in back then

[@matthewdavenport2490]

Another great video, Jordan. Gets my Friday morning started right. Thank you.

[@robertasinger4952]

My father said he was awesome. He pulled up to Hilton in Cincinnati Ohio. 6 men could not lift his trunks. He lifted each one placed them on flat bed with wheels. Patient was not mad at the men. He also had his toupee off. Daddy says so down to earth and tipped everyone $100 each. He did almost all the work.

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Another great informative vlog . A lot of things about Liberace I didn’t know. I liked that house, too. I remember seeing him on Ed Sullivan, variety shows, and some talk shows in the 60’s and 70’s. Just too bad he had to hide who he really was. But people loved him. He was a gifted entertainer. Vlog on, Jordan.

[@marypayton7302]

Great vlog! I always love to see Jah at the dog park!

[@ollimommy]

Jordan just appreciate so much your vlogs and especially your Liberace vlogs! Always brings me back to seeing him on television as a kid and just being captivated by him. He came across as such a genuinely grateful person. I’m saddened to hear that his mother was actually harmed.

[@sandeesparkles5135]

I love the art deco design of that house and the pool is absolutely amazing. I absolutely love him and the life that he led he was he took eccentric to a whole new level

[@lleroy3238]

I went to an estate sale at a house that was just up the street. There was a man in his 60's at the time who grew up in the neighborhood when Liberace lived in that house. He said that Liberace should exit and enter the house through the side door all the time, hence the music score hand rails.

[@cwilson6990]

Another Great one 🙂 Liberace seemed like a really kind man

[@LiberaceProtege]

He was.

[@TheMartinick]

Great video, Jordan! I so remember watching Liberace on TV in the '50's in black and white!

[@lawoman9351]

Jordan, Congratulations on your new home. I'm so happy for you.

[@asa1973100]

This was the best house in my opinion Lee had , especially in the original film footage here on KZbin it’s gorgeous inside

[@nancynewton4458]

His pool at his house in Las Vegas also had piano keys!! My late husband and I were in Vegas the weekend his house was being auctioned. We got to tour it.

[@Kim-pg6hh]

Hello Jordan and Jah! This is the first time I've been only minutes away from you putting one of your blogs on! And Liberace at that! I hope you have a great day and I can't wait to see what's coming tomorrow!

[@waynemeaux3195]

Good morning, Jordan and Jah! It’s Meline, watching from Wayne’s phone...I sure enjoyed this visit to Liberace’s former home, and learning more about the history, and his life. He and his brother George certainly were handsome! Thank you for treating us to a little visit with Jah at the end...he definitely makes my day! 🐶🥰 Meline

[@seagate1686]

Great vlog! Love that house. Love to Jah!

[@gailwarnock2764]

I always loved him as a child and even now such a warm lovely man and an amazing performer.

[@richs6205]

Always interesting and informative, you really know your stuff. 👏

[@Rockymountainhigh.357]

What a beautiful home! Thanks for another great video!

[@lucygu9126]

I love your sweet dog, Jordan. I knew Liberace until this year and I liked his performances and the kind of person he was. Thanks for this wonderful video. Lots of love from Germany

[@shadykatie100]

What a beautiful home he had!

[@cookingwiththekidd2200]

I wonder if there is a way to look up the year the freeway was built, and if it was there in the 50's when he built the house. His house in Vegas appeared to be a busy area (not sure just a guess) Thanks for showing us the house Jordan. I am seeing a lot of Liberace records when I am shopping for vinyl now. He must have sold quite a few in his day. Thanks Jordan

[@lindamorris5548]

Someone says here that the 405 was built 1959. I recall a UCLA class discussing it in the early 1960s as being "newly opened" at the time and a professor marveling that the cloverleaf interchange at the 405 and Wilshire Blvd, near UCLA, "was designed by a WOMAN!!!"

[@controloz3310]

I just love what you do Jordan. I also love that you film Jaw a lot in your vlogs. He’s such a little champ! Thank you.

[@karentucker2161]

My great grand aunt loved liberace, he was definitely her favorite entertainer.

[@genemadsen8141]

Jordan , I really appreciate how you investigate your Vlog Subjects , and go to the actual places. I didn't follow Liberace , but I was very aware of him. As well my mother was a piano teacher for over 50 years. This Vlog was very interesting. Thanks

[@donnajellerson5886]

Keeping the dates of when Liberace purchased the land and built the house in mind, I seriously doubt the highway/freeway was there at that time. Majority of major highways were built after the 50’s and 60’s. Thanks for sharing your stories!

[@jeanries434]

Great vlog: all the efforts you put into research; technical and information; shines through in all your videos. Great job and continue to be you. God Bless

[@markmorgan2058]

Geeze ! His poor mother, nice house. He always had superb taste , not too garish .

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

LOL, what are you talking about? He had horrible garish taste.

[@mariaday712]

Great vlog. What ever happened to his other brother? He seemed to be someone everyone loved. He was a great piano player and had such a bright smile. Sad some people couldn't leave his private life alone. Always nice to see Jah. Such a cutie. Thanks for all the work you did on this one. Stay safe, take care and God bless

[@LiberaceProtege]

George died of leukemia in I believe 1983. He was a delightful man and his widow Dora was a sweetheart too. I knew them both as well as Lee. Thank you for saying nice words about George! Steve www.stevegarey.com

[@markdraskovics5274]

HEY, JORDAN yeah, a lot of people have documented Liberace before even you but you always have a way to make the video a little bit different I don't know exactly how to say it a little more feeling, caring, enthusiasm, well just wanted to say great job and keep them Videos coming Take care be safe and God bless

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you

[@ellennewth6305]

Loved your story about WHY Liberace built a house in Sherman Oaks rather than Beverly Hills! Very pretty little mid-century home and not "over the top" as one might expect. Thanks for sharing this informative and fascinating vlog with us, Jordan!

[@christina-yp6jy]

I remember watching Liberace on TV. Thank you Jorden for this video.

[@chelongogan3904]

May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and GIVE YOU PEACE

[@BatsBabyGirl1856]

Great vlog I learn some thing every time I watch your vlogs

[@WALSTGUY]

I remember Liberace played a pair of twins of the original 1960's Batman. I think if I recall it was the common theme of good twin bad twin. Aunt Harriet really had a thing for him. Characters name were Chandell & Harry.

[@DennisShears]

Thank you, thank you, for creating, and posting these spectacular Liberace videos. You are an excellent & entertaining historian. Please keep them coming. Your Liberace videos help to keep his iconic stature current and noteworthy. Here's-Shears-Cheers to YOU!

[@gloriawalters3341]

Great one! You are so good at what you do!!

[@beckyyoung725]

Great vlog! Jordan, you are always so informative! I really appreciate you!👍🏻

[@terrijofilms305]

Thanks so much for the video Jordan. Liberace was all the rage back in the day! 🎶🎹🌺🎹🎶

[@Vic1206]

Hey Jordan! I haven't checked in for awhile. Great to see you and Jah! Another great vlog on another very interesting little known l place. God bless, happy moving and keep em coming ;>)

[@hwanhee6896]

As per usual, informed, interesting and another fun vlog. Thank you.

[@maripeti4036]

Great vlog!! Beautiful neighborhood! Ty for sharing it with us.

[@danicamarietierson6949]

There's a video clip from the 50's of Liberace and Elvis.... In Las Vegas

[@brigitte0079]

Nice vlog ..i meet him once in palm springs by shermins deli...he was very nice man

[@freebird4863]

Another great video! Thank you for years of informative and entertaining stories and videos about Hollywood history!

[@JamesBond-oh2wd]

Hi Jordan Love your video! Wanted to let you know that there Is a house located In Warwick, RI where Liberace built a piano style swimming pool for a woman he befriended when he used to come to town and play at the former Warwick Musical Theatre (1955 -1999) which at the time was located In Warwick, RI and many RI'ers referred to as Warwick Tent. This was years ago when I was dating a woman who was friends with the mothers daughter. From my understanding he used to visit her all the time when he was in town and supposedly stayed there sometimes. I remember going to this house and his pictures were on the wall with this woman. I remember the mother saying great things about him how nice he was and generous. The minute I seen your video It brought me Immediately back in time to when I was In this pool In Warwick, RI. It was a very pretty home. Keep up the great adventures you kindly take us all on too

[@maripeti4036]

Where in Warwick? We're less than an HR from there is love to do a drive by if it's still there! Ty

[@JamesBond-oh2wd]

Hi Guys! 😀 Believe the house Is off Cowesett Avenue on a side street from the Quaker Lane Route 2 side as you turn onto Cowesett Avenue on the left. Will take a ride this weekend and try to find It. It was a beautiful home and remember how bright It was from natural light Inside and the pool shaped like a piano In the backyard hearing all the stories of Liberace and how he frequented there with the woman who was the daughters mother of the woman I dated at the time and there was pictures of him and her everywhere on the wall

[@JamesBond-oh2wd]

@@maripeti4036 Hi Mari Thank You so much for your inquiry and taking the time out of your busy day responding. Believe Its off of Cowesett Road and a side street running off of it entering from Quaker Lane Route 2 and on the left side of Cowesett Road. He actualky played here from 1964 to 1984 playing at the Warwick Tent In Warwick, RI. He came here and played 6 shows to 14 shows everyone at that place and last played In 1984 and sometimes stayed at the house there and swam In the pull he built for the mother of the friend of the girl I had dated at the time It was wonderful hearing stories about him and all the pictures on the wall. Going to try to find the house this weekend. Will let you know 😀 Have a great day too

[@JamesBond-oh2wd]

@@ronbirnbaum1968 Hi Ron Thank You so much for your inquiry and taking the time out of your busy day responding. Believe Its off of Cowesett Road and a side street running off of it entering from Quaker Lane Route 2 and on the left side of Cowesett Road. He actualky played here from 1964 to 1984 playing at the Warwick Tent In Warwick, RI. He came here and played 6 shows to 14 shows everyone at that place and last played In 1984 and sometimes stayed at the house there and swam In the pull he built for the mother of the friend of the girl I had dated at the time It was wonderful hearing stories about him and all the pictures on the wall. Going to try to find the house this weekend and drive around to find It. Will let you know If can locate the location to It. Have a great day too 😀

[@maripeti4036]

We're I RI more than MA..hubbys from To and did a lot of work on homes down there. He's traveling. Now going to ask him about it. Also the local library or Historical Association may know too! Thank you so very much!! Love hearing all these stories!! My parents were into Sinatra .. But watching all the blogs Jordan's done I found an great appreciation for Liberace. He was prob were Elton John and others borrowed from as well. Such talent and I would of loved to sat at his dinner table listening to all his stories of travel and because of his warmness and kindness and the wonderful people he met!# wouldn't it be awesome if someone had come out with a book from a dear friend expressing his uniqueness rather than what others wrote about..if anyone knows a great book pls let me know. The humanistic side of people and their travels etc that's what I love! Jordan put this in this vlog and it's very interesting to hear the stories people have left out. Always so awesome Jordan!!

[@catherine1664]

I absolutely love your blogs. I live in the UK.. So the architecture and lifestyles amaze me. Thank you. I have lost my dogs now and am to heartbroken to do it again. I love seeing jaw. Xxx

[@tonywhittaker9485]

One of his female admirers was "Aunt Harriet" (the wonderful Madge Blake) in an episode of Batman in which Liberace was the guest star, and guest villain. He had an evil twin brother who planned to rob Wayne Manor - something like that - and Liberace played both parts.

[@jeffjohnson4015]

This video was so informative about Liberace, there were so many facets to this man. He was very talented. The house looked very big but we are surprised he did not have fence around it because of who he was, it's so not cool that someone would go and assault his mother. Thank you for the tour

[@mariacardenas4665]

Gorgeous Pool

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree!

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, I don't think the Jahster wanted to eat with everyone watching. Well, it looks a lovely neighborhood and I love the musical note railings. Glad the house has stayed the same. I wonder how much it cost to be built and how much it is worth now. I never knew that his mother got assaulted, how disgusting. Great vlog Jordan.

[@master-kq3nw]

Beatiful home and pool