Memories of Abigail Folger and Sharon Tate (Must watch!)

Memories and anecdotes about Abigail Folger and Sharon Tate.
Originally from "A Painting, A Pinocchio, & The Manson Murders Antiques with Gary Stover"
Credit to them.

[@dermot2747]

Lovely recollection of what sounded like some really kind loving people. It's all so sad what happened. Let's also remember Steven Parent who was the 5th innocent victim murdered that night too.

[@sharonletchford9375]

Well he was the 1st murdered but how ever each see it?

[@riccali3519]

There were actually five people killed that night, the other one being Steven Parent.

[@hardsam68]

There were actually 6

[@johnwalters4792]

Unborn baby

[@r.wesleyrogers3688]

I, too, like the host. remember these murders. However, I remember five victims/ While the fifth may not have been rich and/or famous he never the less died and should be remembered.

[@pamewing8158]

Yes, Steven Earl Parent has been airbrushed out, it seems. RIP Steven.

[@rcarmes1941]

@@pamewing8158 Because he is only speaking of his own experiences of those he knew, I did not know Steven Parent------this is obvious to anyone. Why would he speak of a person he did not know???????????????????

[@saintessa]

Poor kid 😟

[@davidkrausell1741]

Beautiful tribute to Abigail, Sharon and Voytek ! May they all rest in peace !

[@bunniemarie]

Wow this was such a touching memory! Love the little doll Sharon gave him!

[@GESgeorgie69]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video on Abigail Folger and Sharon Tate. I am a Sharon Tate collector and have been since 1972 and a fan of Sharon's since 1967. This video was so interesting to watch. Thank you for this wonderful memory of them.

[@jamesb.9155]

You must be ancient! ;)

[@wintersvixen1983]

We're you able to get any of her items in the auction I got two blouses

[@chloekit4861]

What do you have of hers

[@AvecPoesie]

@@wintersvixen1983 Oh, how fascinating! I wish I could have purchased something! I've been watching videos of those auction pieces of Sharon's. Out of curiosity, what are you doing with them? Do you keep them on dress forms? Display them somehow? Did you try them on yourself? I would love to know! I find Sharon quite mesmerizing. 💝

[@mkim8348]

I'm so blessed to know these to gentlemen. Especially my dear friend Chris. I love hearing his detailed life stories. He's such a kind loving and knowledgeable man.❤

[@saintessa]

I found that Chris' mother also acted in Pinocchio so maybe that's why Sharon gave him the model?

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Gibby! Love and miss you. Wednesday, August 11, belongs to you, sweet and dear lady.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

This was absolutely beautiful thankyou!! An intimste look at their personality and spirit. I felt more connected to these beautiful young ladies in this video more than all the books I read on them. Especially Gibby because so little is out there about her. I know by her line of work she was a HUMANITARIAN AND HUMBLE despite her upbringing. She would have done great things.

[@katperson1955]

I am delighted to see these videos on the lives of the murderers’ victims. I would love to see more of this as these were people who lived full lives until their lives were tragically cut short. The murders should be given a number and deprived of their individual identity and any fame/infamy associated with them.The only significance they should have should be from being studied by experts to learn how these people became what they did.

[@jebidiahnewkedkracker1801]

I'm not casting any aspersions here, because Tom O'Neill (author of the book "Chaos" ©2019) has ALREADY cast them himself, but apparently the occupants of that house on Cielo Drive that night we're not exactly living life in the "Slow Lane". Not that living life in the "FAST lane" is a crime deserving of being murdered, but there IS a reason why the "fast lane" is called that....Generally gets us to our Destination(s) quicker. Dig what I'm saying? Interesting video and presentation none the less.

[@soso8824]

Damn right. I couldn't agree more with you. There is a lot to learn from this tragedy. 1. Choose your friends carefully...very carefully. 2. Do not let everyone and anyone into your house. 3. Don't let drug dealers and drug addicts housesit for you when you are out of town. 4. Don't let people know where you live. I could go on....but I'm sure you get what I'm saying. It's damn good, life-saving advice.💯🙏✝️

[@DonQwantsyou]

no i do not dig it. you are a dogshit to suggest that the occupants of cielo drive had anything to do or contributed to their awful murders

[@aylagregg1962]

No focus on the murderers just on the victims themselves.... love it that they talk about them with such fondness and love 😘🌹

[@shaymathiesson8235]

What an awesome story! Thank thou so very much for sharing it with us.

[@jamesb.9155]

Beautiful, fine, cultured people who you might expect to come across in that fine neighborhood, in those times, randomly & savagely tortured & murdered, for no reason at all, by drug crazed, dispossessed young people, following a maniacal charismatic criminal ~ What a waste of lives on both sides.

[@sharonletchford9375]

I love the piano playing at the start, it' reminds me of a classy restaurant, very relaxing. Please don't forget little Steven parant. He may not have been famous for anything but he was a living innocent soul.

[@thvo3072]

Great story and video. Thank you so much. You help to personalize individuals who have sometimes been lost to the glare of the enormity of the crime. They were human beings---talented, loving, flawed, loved. Your deep regard for them shines bright. A great tribute to them all.

[@jo-annwatson8794]

thank you for this wonderful informatve video...All the things that I have heard how nice Sharon Tate really was has been confirmed.......yiy are one lucky person to have met her. RIP

[@DaveSCameron]

Listening to the son at around 4:00 minutes relating to us his mother is simply a treat, this is how every son has to talk about his dear mum. Best wishes to all of you involved in this upload and blessed love to your mum. ❤️

[@IanP1963]

There was a fifth victim don't forget !!!

[@rcarmes1941]

I believe the gentleman was speaking only of those he knew. Also there were the LaBianca's and many others

[@pamewing8158]

Why is there no mention of Steven Parent when the names of those who were murdered at Cielo Drive were mentioned?

[@rcarmes1941]

because he did not know Steven Parent he is talking only of the people he knew personally

[@lydialilli4351]

They never mention poor Steven Parent - he was the first one murdered that night and he's always forgotten. What a disgrace.

[@lisellesloan3191]

I figured it out a while back from sleuthing the movies mentioned and looking for the only tall blonde in the runway show. But I can't recall it now! Since Chris didn't say, I gathered he was trying to keep it rather private.

[@c0ri]

wow what an amazing piece of history. It's almost beyond comprehension that he found this in Denver, almost as if Gibi wanted him to have it all along. Thanks for sharing such a great story!

[@lisellesloan3191]

Yes, providence, as he said! It's "Gibby," by the way.

[@c0ri]

@@lisellesloan3191 Abigail Anne "Gibbie" Folger (August 11, 1943 - August 9, 1969) was an American socialite, volunteer, civil rights devotee, and member of the prominent Folger family. Guess we were both wrong :P

[@lisellesloan3191]

@@c0ri Hmm. Now I'm seeing both ways. I just heard a video on how it's written, too, by someone who had inside knowledge, and I thought it was with "y" on the end. Oh, well, as long as it's with two t's. Lol. I know Abigail would give us a "pass."

[@SekhmetSecretWeapon]

the painting inscription shown in the video shows it spelled Gibi.... so maybe you were right?

[@ChristelMontoya]

What wonderful stories. Thank you.

[@lisellesloan3191]

Oh, and Daneal West wrote "Day of the Locust," which was made into a movie in the 70s with Karen Black.

[@nikkibest5010]

Love how they both completely omit Steven Parent. I guess because he wasn't "one of the beautiful people ". SMH

[@swimlaps1]

Wow! The "energies that be" meant the painting for Chris!

[@blueguitar2891]

If Sharon had not married Polanski, this event would not have taken place. Chain-of-events and random dynamics at play here. Sharon and all the rest of the victims never would have been in that house that night.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

It sure would have tsken place just with different victims. Terry Melcher and Candice would be murdered and their guest's. Manson was angry with Melcher and Hollywood in general. Dennis Wilson also could have been a target.

[@cindyinnew]

And if Kennedy had not gone to Dallas, If MLK hadn’t gone to Memphis…and so on and so on. Tragedies happen every day. If we lived life thinking this way we would never move forward. We would live in a state of immobility

[@AMI-ei9br]

What a great story! I’d say that painting was meant to come to him.

[@PAN-jo2go]

This is some story...Very informative...

[@laurieanderson2502]

God bless you Sir. So sorry you lost your Mom in such a tragic way being so young. as you were. You have a lot of strength. One of my family members were murdered also. I feel for you. Your Mother is in Heaven now in the arms of our Creator.

[@cindyinnew]

How did he lose his mom so tragically? His mother wasn’t at the Tate house. His mother knew the victims, as did this man.

[@JoshuaMiller1980]

Again, Mr. Stover does an amazing job.

[@jazz96mar]

Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@acheff1876]

Thank you for posting this. It brought tears to my eyes. I always stay away from this channel because of the name, but I will subscribe now!

[@sheilakieso1700]

What a delightful interview & tribute to the victims 🙏🏻

[@catheybottiau6365]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@laurenurban3942]

You forgot to mention Steven Parent…five people were killed at 10050 Cielo Drive….NOT four.

[@CECICEO-cz9ho]

Beautiful. I've always had the feeling that these were truly worthwhile, giving people which makes the tr,agedy of their pointless,, horrific murders at the hands of evil, worthless morons even more poignant.

[@melaniebrantner6844]

Wow,what a interesting story just amazing how the painting came your way. I really enjoyed this video.

[@eej1983able]

God bless this man for sharing these beautiful memories 🙏 ❤️. The media can really tarnish a person.

[@salinafedrick977]

I was hoping that there would have been an explanation of what we were seeing in the painting. I couldn't tell what it was.

[@jlbaker2000]

It would have been nice to know the interviewee's full name and his actress mother's name.

[@lindavarnadore2686]

What a kind man you are Sir !!! What wonderful memories !!!

[@cynthiagarret8550]

I believe your friend wanted you to receive this beautiful gift it a wonderful blessing I must say the statement made to Roman Polanski was interesting

[@retromoviefan944]

Well, I think it is obvious that Ms. Folger reached out from the great beyond and meant for this wonderful gentleman to have the painting. I feel there can be no other explanation for such an amazing event except heavenly providence and fate. I'm sure he will cherish the painting forever, as well as the other sweet items that he owns. Fabulous interview, done so beautifully.

[@briantrombini7731]

Sharon's mom Doris and especially sister Debra we're definitely the voices of truth after all the negative media rumors about the true character of the murder victims. There's great footage of Sharon's mom Doris asking Text Watson (@ his first appeal for early release) why he should be let out of prison & The lives he took we're positive productive contributors of society and their lives would have made This world a better place had they lived.

[@sticky59]

It was probably Wojciech Frykowski who introduced Folger to drugs, but she was a user. She is mentioned on the Tate murder page on wiki but there is no page for Abigail Folger. I imagine the family has tried to distance themselves from that tragic affair. If Frykowski and Sebring hadnt been dealing drugs it may have been a different story.

[@maryfrances2763]

Sticky59 how do the drugs make a difference? They weren’t murdered over drugs.

[@teagantornado4091]

Whether or not Frykowski and Sebring were dealing drugs had zero impact on the murders. Drugs had nothing to do with it . Frykowski and Sebring were guilty of nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time, To imply that the outcome of that night would've been different had they not been dealing drugs is ridiculous. They were just as much innocent victims as Sharon Tate, Folger and the Labiancas.

[@lydialilli4351]

You idiot - does that give anyone an excuse to butcher them? What a fucked up comment to make

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Absolutely not. This had nothing to do with drugs. There was cocaine and marijusna in Jays car and pills in gibbys bedroom. No drugs were taken by the mansan clan. They were there to kill.

[@soso8824]

​@@maryfrances2763Yes they were....for sure.

[@ForeverAlansGirl]

Anyone know who Chris' mother is??

[@saintessa]

I've been wondering the same thing but I couldn't find any hints

[@saintessa]

Marge Champion I believe

[@saintessa]

I also think that's not his real name

[@rcarmes1941]

@@saintessa I think more famous as a model than for films. I'm sure for privacy reasons especially now on the internet he intended it that way, and it isn't about him just memories of his own I think

[@saintessa]

@@rcarmes1941 memories are special, I'm glad he shared his

[@thomasanderson3230]

Wonderful!

[@faceglider]

Is it just me or does he not look like Vladimir Putin's long lost brother?

[@saintessa]

I see it now that you mention it

[@AvecPoesie]

Whoa 😳😆

[@dateknowarriors605]

Se parece a Putin...

[@IanP1963]

Amazing !!

[@IanP1963]

People were more human in those days - I was 7 in 1969 !!!!

[@cherylb2008]

Very nice story.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

Sharon Tate was not friends with Abigail and Frykowski. Sharon didn't want them staying there but allowed it only since they were friends of Plolanski😢

[@rcarmes1941]

To Susan Smith who left a comment below....apparently you did not have a beautiful childhood.......jealous much?????

[@susansmith7287]

rcarmes1941 Lol....I had a great childhood. I did not criticize this guys memories. I simply pointed out that he was very long-winded. Don't get your drawer all up in a bunch. He was so boring I lost track of what he was talking about. Some people just don't tell good stories.....this guy is one of those people.

[@rcarmes1941]

Thousands as well as I say he is a marvelous story teller, if you can do better get yourself on here and get tens of thousands of veiws

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Hey people r entitled to their opinion @ rcarmes1941, it’s not about jealous! Get a life, I think this guy is boring AF!!!!!!

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

Would love to see video footage of Steven Parent or Abigail Folger if it exists somewhere. Thanks for sharing!!

[@horror_2s]

Great segment. I hadnt seen this one before. Here is an interesting interview i shot with Dennis Hearst. He delivered Abigail's bike the evening of the murders . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3uyXmOvi7Bmi7M

[@Hashas4477]

Funny when I tried to play this a video about antiques comes up

[@sheilayoung6590]

Anyone know what became of Abigail Folgers daughter or granddaughter

[@hondomckee.8232]

Sheila Young: Abigail never had any children.

[@billplunske5573]

Wonderful story...thank you for sharing,sir

[@gabeguzman]

She had a sister

[@janieleishman9130]

Abigail didn’t have any children

[@jayrivers7959]

El Salvador has the power

[@gingerlord4983]

Antique Road Show?

[@DonQwantsyou]

good story, boring guy

[@stevestevenson289]

Why tf is this 'must watch?'

[@kevinellis8307]

❤️❤️‍🩹💖🙏

[@theresashore840]

❤

[@frostedcherrybon]

111

[@matthewf.howzesr.5460]

I am curious as to who this guest’s mother was. I find it interesting that he mentions some movies that she was in, but steers clear of mentioning her name for some odd reason.

[@rcarmes1941]

I'm sure it is to maintain privacy and his mother's maiden name, especially now on the internet

[@gafunkl5017]

first shoking.. but as time goes by, i think that maybe this event was inevitable.

[@kshinokevin]

I like hearing about the important, historical and background stories of these people: (Abigail) Folger, (Sharon) Tate, "Voytek" (Wojiciech) Frykowski (frokowski); these two guys didn't talk about Jay Sebring and the LaBianca family (Leno and Rosemary) (this is the pre-Jim Jones (Guyana Kool Aid guy, in the late 1970's); David Koresh (Waco, Texas in the early 1990's) and Marshall Applewhite (Heaven's Gate in San Diego; the late 1990's) era. )

[@rcarmes1941]

They did not talk about Jay Sebring or the La Bianca's because guess what....he only had vivid memories of Sharon and Abigail

[@missyb9438]

If your name was Abigail, you’d be called Abby, why the hell would you call yourself Gibby??

[@saintessa]

A(big)ail = is gib backwards.

[@kimberlykelly5154]

There were 6 murdered

[@FunkyMonk4Life]

Kimberly Kelly There were 7. Sharon, Abigail, Voytek, Jay, Steven Parent, and Leo and Rosemary LaBianca.

[@kshinokevin]

Manson had just died yesterday (11/20/2017) in prison... Wow..

[@susanwoodrell635]

Actually there was EIGHT people murdered, that little boy was VIABLE!. Sharon Tate was 8 1/2 months pregnant. I've read on Ciello drive dot com the transcripts from the coroner. The baby was perfected formed, would've lived if born at that ti e. And DIED within 10-15 mi utes after Sharon's heart stopped. And THAT is Watson's and Atkins' fault!. I hope The victims were waiting at her deathbed for her to pop outa her body. Same for manson when he died. And for the rest when they leave their bodies. Hopefully they can have a little "reunion" this time with the VICTIMS being stronger and meaner! .

[@randyr2182]

Steven Parent - his timing was tragic

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

8 if you count baby paul

[@susansmith7287]

Wow, this was so boring.....snooze city. This guy was sooooo long-winded. Why couldn't he have cut to the chase in the beginning, and said my mother was a model and was friends with Sharon Tate & Abigail Folger? So boring, it made me lose track of what he was talking about. We get it, all these wealthy, famous, or educated people hung around in the same circle. As a side note: I had never heard of this painter before. I thought this painting was very ugly and looked unfinished to me. I understand that this painting had sentimental value for this gentleman, but the work of art itself was weird & ugly.

[@rcarmes1941]

Your comment is boring and beyond ignorant. There is nothing boring at all in this show, sounds to me you are jealous and completely small minded, what a fool

[@rcarmes1941]

it is called memories...........get it memories...........

[@susansmith7287]

@@rcarmes1941 Jealous of what? This is baffling to me. I am not a fool because I found this so boring I almost fell asleep. I see there are 38 thumps down on this video. They probably hit the thumbs down but were too sleepy to comment.

[@rcarmes1941]

At 33,000 views and only 38 thumbs down?????? I would love to know what memories you have and I highly doubt they would be of the rich and beautiful people

[@susansmith7287]

@@rcarmes1941 Lol....I am not impressed by rich and beautiful people. By the way, the video might have 33,000 views but less than 200 likes. I'm sure many of the people stopped watching. I am happy for this chap with his nice memories. I just can't help finding them boring, and him long winded. Your comment "I would love to know what memories you have". This is a silly comment, as I am not trying to compete with this man. I am wondering if you are an adult, as you are acting very childish.

[@maxipaz5597]

Three other people old man, not two

[@mspyewacketful]

if sharon loved animals so much,why did she wear real fur

[@rcarmes1941]

I guess you were not alive then most women did who could afford fur!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cindyinnew]

There was very little discussion about fur in Tate’s era. The awareness about the cruelty came much later. It was not uncommon to see people who loved animals wearing fur. Huge disconnect at the time..in general

[@bobbyd1019]

Zzzzz Zzzzz Zzzzz Zzzzz....

[@cwb0051]

Dont want to be mean, but a 5 year old Could Paint better then That...

[@susiearviso3032]

JuST GEt on with it, man. Get right to the point. Chop Chop

[@aylagregg1962]

?? Maybe with a bit of patience

[@AvecPoesie]

Patience is a virtue.

[@greglees4011]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@CaliforniaPickin]

Hi Gary, What about the claims that Frokowski was a drug dealer? It's worth investigating...

[@carolgladfelder272]

CaliforniaPickin Why?

[@CaliforniaPickin]

It's another motive for Charley to be up there. I dont think it is , but some PPl do.

[@susanwoodrell635]

Are you one of "those" types that are even 50years later still trying to find a loophole?. Trying to find a way to lessen what was done to the VICTIMS?!.

[@jereandco]

Does it even matter at this point? They are all gone, 49 years gone as a matter of fact..Even if he was it didn't excuse the brutality and horror that took their lives. So tired of hearing people try and defend the animals that committed this crime. As far as I am concerned hell isn't hot enough for them.

[@zoperxplex]

Wojciech Frykowski was a real piece of work. Evidently he came from a well off family but he waisted his shiftless life with dissolute heiresses and drugs.

[@angela123altintas8]

They lied about cutting my hair and they know it.

[@susanwoodrell635]

Spammer! GTF out!

[@aylagregg1962]

What?

[@flower1990-B]

If i paint something similar, won t worth a thing. Death sells

[@lydialilli4351]

Stupidity reigns - judging by your idiotic comment.

[@billyrizzo7893]

I am a huge Manson fan, can I have the Pinocchio? I will cuddle with it.

[@saintessa]

Nah

[@abdur-rahmanbux8065]

U sick fuck You a fan of a murderer

[@billyrizzo7893]

Abdur-rahman Bux no I’m a big fan of Pinocchio.

[@chickapey]

fuck off

[@muhammadal-baghdadi9660]

@@billyrizzo7893 should of told him manson didn't murder anyone

[@user-qu1hr9qd9y]

lame

[@carolgladfelder272]

cubomania3 Good response cubo. 👍

[@shanalacey1]

What beautiful memories from such a sweet gentle man.