The Dark Secrets of George Spahn, MANSON and the Spahn Ranch FIRE

Where did George go when the Spahn Ranch Burned in 1970?
Tour of the Spahn Ranch and the History of George Spahn. Charles Manson and the Family lived on the ranch in 1969 when Helter Skelter, the Tate LaBianca Murders were carried out. Donald "Shorty" Shea was murdered on the property a few weeks later.
Clayton Moore, the Lone Ranger, recounts a sinister visit with George Spahn and coming face to face with Charles Manson.
The Ranch was burned in 1970 in the Clampitt Fire in Topanga Canyon. George Spahn moved to a ranch in North Hollywood and died in 1974.
George was portrayed by Bruce Dern in the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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[@robgrt]

My dad used to tell me these two Manson stories. At that time. My dad was a young M.D. working at Canoga Park Hospital (now called West Hills Hospital) and West Park Hospital. Now, my dad was about 6'5" and a combat WW2 Vet. Nothing scared him. Until his visit to Spahn Ranch. But first let me back up a bit. One night when it was his turn to be the overnight doc at the West Park Hospital ER. One of the nurses came to him to see if he could get some druggie out of the hospital's trash bin. Back then hospitals threw out used needles and did not put them in sharps containers. Nice , I know. So, out comes my dad. with a flashlight and sure enough there was a scraggly little dude rummaging around and collecting needles and syringes. Dad yelled at the guy and guess who it was? Charles Manson. So, Charlie got out and started yelling at him. Until he looked up and like the coward he was. He ran off screaming four lettered words and how he was going to get his revenge. yadda yadda yadda. Flash forward 3 to 4 months later a girl from Chatsworth comes into the Canoga Park ER with a broken leg. He set and plastered it and never thought anything of it. Flash forward a month later or so land he is on call and back then Docs made house calls. He was charged with driving up to the Spahn Ranch and remove the cast. As my dad puts it. As he was driving into the old wild west set and seeing these disheveled and dirty people peering at him through broken windows and the smell of human waste was strong to say the least. He said that he never was so scared in his life as he got out. Charlie was in the door way staring at him and at a point Charlie remembered who my dad was. His face went tense and anger covered his face as his drew back into the shadows of the building. My dad got his stuff and as he said it. He performed the worlds fastest cast removal. He didnt even bother with the paperwork. He got the hell out of there......I always asked why we never moved to Chatworth. I think that was the reason.

[@TheMelamia]

Holy cow! What a great story, glad your dad got out of there quickly!

[@user-nj2px3gq7b]

Great story, thanks for sharing!

[@robgrt]

Yeah, he ended up having a 45 yr career at West Hills. He had tons of crazy stories like the time that Steve Garvey and his wife has had a massive fight in his medical office or when Adam Rich from Eight is Enough broke into his office to steal his prescription pads and tried to fake his signature for hard prescription drugs........and lots more...Enough for a book. I always told him He could make millions from the stuff that happened to him. But HIPPA rules would probably prevent it from being published.@@TheMelamia

[@esliet]

Fantastic story

[@deesnider6304]

Hard to believe that a Dr. would do house calls in the 70’s! I thought they stopped that way earlier on. SPOOKY!!

[@RSF-DiscoveryTime]

Blindsided me...I'm 63 & never, ever in my lifetime did I think someone would actually produce a "George Spahn" Doll and proceed to walk him through the ranch.

[@DrVonChilla]

My obsession with George Spahn began around 1980. For me, George is THE most-fascinating character in the entire saga. It's the MYSTERY of George, I suppose. Thanks, Scott....!! 😃

[@gert-janvandenberg4156]

I agree, always thought George knew a lot more but kept his mouth shut because he knew how dangerous the group was.

[@nanotoj]

Thank you for all you do.

[@Lisa-gd8yy]

Robin Lundin

[@Lisa-gd8yy]

❤❤❤

[@Lisa-gd8yy]

Howcamn I get a "George doll" for hos Granddaughter please

[@shannon_w.]

I would love to take a visit out there. Not because I am a fan of Manson, although, I am fascinated with that whole story, but because I love history and American history in particular and this is definitely a part of our history.

[@thomasmcdaniel6264]

Exactly 👍 💯 my sentiments.

[@artymontana7559]

Same here,, met Diane Lake over the summer,, took pictures with her,, it was pretty cool..

[@mitzhackett9145]

Bruce Dern did a heck of a job as Mr. Spahn, but Burt Reynolds was born for that roll....it would have been a great send off ! Thank You for taking us along! 🙂

[@user-nj2px3gq7b]

Bruce Dern used his own hair (or lack of it). Burt Reynolds would have to have had a specially designed rug...

[@1189paris]

I love Bruce Dern as an actor but the role of George Spahn and Jack Homer in "Boogie Nights" was made for Burt Reynolds.

[@dennydeckerful]

I always fast forward through that part.

[@Cheryl-fs8wb]

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[@laurastrobel718]

The Garden of the Gods rock formation is amazing. Thanks for telling the history of George and his ranch. Hopefully he enjoyed touring it again. 😊💫

[@leftytwogunz3951]

Love this video. My wife is the great granddaughter of George Spahn. We lived in that house for awhile in 2002-2004ish with her grandmother. My wife loves that doll of George Spahn. Anyway if her able to purchase one? We did your tour about 2yrs prior to covid. It was fantastic. Out of all Manson historians you are top.

[@Hiddenangell1270]

So family "fun" fact. My moms first husband (I'm from her 2nd marriage) remarried after he and my mom split, but my mom and him stayed relatively close because they'd had 5 kids together. One year in my early 20s we were all invited to his house for Thanksgiving and there's a guy sitting in front of the fireplace playing an acoustic guitar. My sister cones up and whispers to me that he was Steve Grogan aka Clem, who was convicted of murdering "Shorty" Shea. My mom's first husband had married his sister. Apparently she used to play on Spahn Ranch as a kid when he'd bring her there. He was really quiet and I honestly dont remember him saying anything, just played his guitar. It was very bizarre. My family's claim to fame?

[@pauljohnson9445]

Sounds about right.

[@ninamc6116]

Scramblehead was his other nickname. Was accused of lewd behavior at one time for showing kids his genitals.

[@ellenfagan4338]

Wow! I knew absolutely none of this, so this was a great quarter-hour education. Love the whimsy of the Spahn doll accompaniment. Great, weird, dark stuff. Thank you! ✌️♥️

[@fordgtcars]

Hey Scott I used to work at the Sherwood Convenience Hospital and help take care of George until he died. I would love to have a doll. I watch you on youtub constantly I’m now 73 and was thawed for it all in 1969… peace

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

I don’t make the dolls unfortunately. Did George have family visit him?

[@saltlakesnowbunny3051]

What was the older man like, his personality and treated ya

[@jamiegrettum]

Are there any memories to share about his time there? Was he lucid during his stay? Did he have visitors? Family, or possibly Manson family members visit?

[@user-mm7sg9kc6u]

Hi Scott, I was wondering if you have ever looked into another Hollywood area cult called the source family and Father Yod? The guy opened a health food cafe that lots of actors patronized. Father Yod was killed in a hang gliding accident. Everyone in the group took on a name and they used Aquarian as their last name. I wondered if any of them had any connection with Manson and his group. I think they did cause there is an old guy who recently died who was using the Aquarian last name I think he had been involved with the death of the Manson follower known as Zero , who died in a house near Venice California supposedly from playing Russian roulette. What do you know about them?

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Thank you, Scott as always for your thorough research and generous sharing.

[@gregman1715]

Still Haunting As Hell After 54 Year's

[@gregman1715]

@@ccrider00 Agree 💯👍

[@leesashriber5097]

Excellent content. I knew about the owner but not all the behind the scenes!! Scott, you're a rock star 🌟

[@MB-vu3ow]

Scott is terrific. Always interesting, well-researched and produced videos, and the most wonderful voice on KZbin. Thanks, Scott.

[@foghornleghorn2445]

You always do the best Manson related videos. Your knowledge of those involved and locations is unsurpassed.

[@mahnikt]

Not to mention how respectful he always is.

[@gregkelly9396]

Thank you so much Scott. Took your tour in 2018. Your tour was the highlight of my vacation... Your videos make me feel like im in your van. Death Hag for life

[@petercooper9791]

Excellent George action figure. Never heard the Clayton Moore story before, either.

[@dennydeckerful]

Clayton's daughter tells it on A Word On Westerns here on KZbin.

[@gaipontiff2]

Scott, you are the foremost authority on the Manson family. I have enjoyed your content for years. Keep up the great work.

[@DarProbus]

Make you wonder …….. Where were those 10 children when George needed care?

[@kathleenevans1201]

No apostrophe is needed as children is plural.

[@lindawilson4625]

OMG! I never would have guessed that a George doll existed!

[@bradley7723]

Definitely learned something, always thought the ranch was at the end of some long dirt road, not right next to the highway. Thanks for to info. 🙂

[@anniek5880]

My husband and I hiked there in 2021 and it felt really eerie. There was a negative energy. I didn’t want to take any selfies etc. Felt weird, like 😮someone was watching. I wouldn’t go back. Once was enough. Morbid curiosity I suppose.

[@Bryan-od7nv]

Probably the church. Apparently they own the property on the other side of Spahn Ranch as well. I’ve seen videos of church members or employees on four wheelers confronting people wanting to climb the rock formation that stands behind Spahn Ranch.

[@christopherstevenrankin]

Did u see or hear any snakes?

[@Desstrik]

You’re fine.. Annie.

[@mike3290]

The best George Spahn video of all time. Little George has made it home. I love Scott Michaels.

[@msnadiak]

Val Kilmer has often spoken about growing right near to this ranch in his interviews as well as in his book.

[@WhatsYourGhostStory]

Ha, I was googling "George Spahn action figure" as you were say that they weren't for sale. Very cool creation by your friend. Great video, Scott!

[@KingBobCat]

Another great video, Scott! Thanks! Also very glad that you took George along with you! :)

[@user-mn5du9te4j]

Nobody Does it Better than Scott. This Channel Should have a Million Subscribers.

[@Nstar365]

Huh, who are you , to say who should have how many subscribers.

[@user-mn5du9te4j]

@@Nstar365 I'm the Man that pays your bills and puts food on the Table! Now go stand in the Corner?

[@Nstar365]

@@user-mn5du9te4j huh? That's weird

[@timetraveler8777]

Great video Scott, I think this is the best video about George Spahn

[@DarProbus]

I love your voice while telling the stories!! You need to do narratives for other programs!!

[@SaturnaliaJones]

Right?! Nothing worse than a perfect video but the creator has an annoying voice. I could listen to Scott all day. Very soothing delivery of intense content.

[@tenabruce3548]

Thanks for sharing this!!! I enjoyed it !!!!

[@debbiejames3096]

I am totally obsessed with all things the manson case, and everything from that era. Think I have now read every book!

[@nemodapimpfish]

Have you read chaos yet?

[@debbiejames3096]

@@nemodapimpfish I have!

[@nemodapimpfish]

@debbiejames3096 I listened to Tom on the rogan podcast, I really want to pick up the book!

[@Modeltnick]

His grandson just published a book.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

What I’d like to know is, where did Charlie’s special vest end up? It had locks of numerous Manson ladies hair sewn into it.

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

As I understand it, Manson had it cut up and gave pieces to his friends.

[@user-pp3wg8jk6r]

Good work. Thank you.

[@kimberlywhite4340]

Scott thanks for another great video ❤

[@bklynusa2213]

I lived on Devonshire in Chatsworth in `83 & `84, and was fascinated with "Helter Skelter" after reading the book. I was literally just a few blocks from Spahn, and never realized it. Nobody cared or talked about the subject back then.... People visiting me were more interested in "Bad News Bears" sites.

[@stephaniebaker1542]

Damn, that Clayton Moore story sounds almost identical to Cliff Booth visiting Spahn, in "Once upon a time in Hollywood" I wonder if Tarantino had heard that story and wrote it into the movie.

[@shawnamcdonald2463]

So love your channel and thanx Shawna from Canada

[@darlenehenry1742]

Great job as always Scott 💙👍

[@KerryRetchless-is6lp]

Great video as always....

[@anniem9595]

This never gets old! Never Thanks Scott Fascinating... 💪♥️

[@syreetaabney6968]

Great video Scott I really enjoyed this and the back story of the Spahn Ranch.

[@UpursLoser]

Thanks Scott for this because I grew in the area in the 1960s when all that went down and as a young kid it was shocking.

[@qassandraable]

Your work is the best!

[@leetherockjohnson5376]

Great video, the footage and pictures used are amazing 👏. The walk through was interesting to see, especially the match-up photos.

[@user-vt9fn1ub6f]

Excellent video Scott, love little George. Thanks for the best day.

[@corpsegrinder1312]

Thank u very much for another great video and greetings from Germany !

[@LuannaBell]

Great!! Thank you, Scott!🖤🤠

[@pamhutzell8268]

Great video!

[@KristineS73]

Great video Scott! Love learning more history of this place.👏🤘

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Thanks, Kristine!

[@merville78]

Another great video. Thanks Scott appreciate you doing these interesting vids

[@courtdrebis-jc8ie]

Free labor and blowies? Your a crack up. I love your videos.

[@Mszahnclass95]

Thanks! Scott for all the great content you give all us viewers an always appreciated

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Your support is very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@elizabethanna]

Thank you ! This was so interesting

[@esliet]

Such interesting videos from you always

[@rparret]

Thanks for another video of Spahn ranch, Scott. I know you've been there before, with Six Degrees of Helter Skelter, but it's always fun to get another look & perspective. In 1969, I lived in Fresno, but I had three sister cousins who lived in Northridge. I didn't talk to them about Manson at the time, but asked one of them awhile back, if they had ever visited Spahn ranch around that time, and they said yes. They had stopped to look at the horses, and someone there identified the place as where Charles Manson lived. Their visit was otherwise uneventful. In later years, they had attended the Church at Rocky Peak, across the road. In 1976 I was living in LA and drove by the site for a quick look, but didn't have time to walk onto the property. Wish I had.

[@SandySaunders9142]

I love that you took George on a walkie! You are a National Treasure Scott!

[@saltlakesnowbunny3051]

This is a tremendous video, very informative. New subscriber as of yesterday thanks again

[@candirenner3453]

Thank you Scott. Literally obsessed with your videos. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. A fan from Mississippi ❤️

[@lindahill9980]

Thanks Scott

[@littlelotus7]

"Let's take George for a little walk" 😂😂😂❤ Thank you, DDT!!!

[@southernbygrace3274]

Stuck at home, sick with the flu and Scott came through for me!!! Thanks for helping me not go crazy(Orr)!! 😂

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Get well!

[@southernbygrace3274]

@@DearlyDepartedTours Thank you!

[@ednieto05]

Great video as usual!!

[@lorihicks340]

I NEED that George Spahn action figure. Please tell your friend Mike there are some people that would LOVE to have one of those. 😍

[@kplante7881]

Thanks for sharing…!

[@Katwoman4318]

That was a nice vlog Scott.

[@billkruger31]

Very interesting scott

[@Jean-sv6kk]

So much horror, but yet so much history! Thanks Scott.

[@hillerymcdonald2303]

Mr. Michaels, you're THE BEST. I love your videos and documentaries, you're a legend!!

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Wow, thank you! That's very kind.

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

WAIT!!! did you just say endless blowies???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's hilarious!!!

[@josephgodfrey7953]

I know right!! Lol.

[@jbs9231]

Amm, Aparantley Charles asked or told the girl's to keep the George S happy..

[@Desstrik]

yeah, the old “blowies” are great pymt.

[@louisyazzie3230]

Thanks for your video.. And showing the George Spahn action Figure very nice. Nizhoni..it means pretty in my Navajo language..❤🤠👍

[@pamhoosier8592]

I would love to buy one of those George Spahn figures!

[@ccrider00]

George spahn had all the girls according to ' snake ' lakes book members of the family, and was 14 or 15 < underaged for sure > when that horney ol buzzard got to her. don't forget c. manson knew how to use the pimp trip pretty well for [ free rent, ya dig?] " his words "

[@George-fh9zm]

This video was great!

[@presidentlesh6284]

SCOTT! Watch out for rattlesnakes and the poison oak

[@bradley940]

Great video 👍👍

[@helpis0ntheway]

Seeing George back on the ranch had me laughing out loud. Lol Thanks for another great video ✌💛

[@bretthewitt3890]

Great video Scott! Where did you get the footage of Spahn Ranch burning? Fascinating stuff!

[@collegeman1988]

Yet another interesting and informative video, Scott. I’m curious where they filmed the Spahn’s Ranch scenes in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

[@pauljohnson9445]

You can look it all up. I think it was Corriganville.

[@tommccallan8802]

​@@pauljohnson9445you are correct 🤜🤛

[@karenleemallonee684]

Very interesting video, sadly a part of our California/US history. Thank you, Scott!

[@Carvello20]

Awesome content. Two of your stories were used by Tarantino for Once Upon a time in Hollywood. Fascinating.

[@boris1932]

Great video! Love the figure, really cool. I make custom figures with diorama's -- so that caught my attention.

[@artymontana7559]

I met Diane Lake earlier this year,, it was crazy,, never thought I'd meet someone who was a former member of The Manson Family,, got pictures with her and everything..

[@debrapaulsonphotography-da4857]

Holy cow! There's a George Spahn action figure?! who knew?!

[@Olderthandirtcaligirl]

Such an interesting video! I live nearby in Simi Valley and drive the Santa Susana Pass once in awhile. I always wondered exactly where Spahn Ranch was and now I know.

[@dumbbo1]

Simi Valley Sherry, is that you? 😂

[@Olderthandirtcaligirl]

@@dumbbo1 No, not Sherry.

[@toniconnor6380]

That was really interesting

[@pauljohnson9445]

Love to hear Scott discuss Allegra(Allie) Lansing and her audio book readings, taken from the Family and their recounting stories and memories when they got older. She appears to have uncovered a lot of untold details of various members from back in the day, like how Tex, Clem, Bruce, Charlie, and Shorty got in the vehicle for a final drive down the road. And how his body was treated afterwards.

[@chowchops]

George Spahn, the old horndog.

[@helloworldRR]

Great chnl,sorry abt the store .. living out of country... would have loved to visit the historical shop of yours in L.A. Thanks again..

[@pookycat1626]

Oh my goodness, I couldn’t quit laughing when you took George for a walk.

[@susansantacruz9582]

Great video Scott! Did you happen to up the hill behind the ranch and go up to the flattened Corvair? When I was there in August, I learned that there are actual teepee shaped caves built into the boulders. Created by various tribes going back to the mid 1700’s. The entire area is just amazing the way nature has created these boulders and landscapes. Quick question- do you ever do a Tour in Palm Springs? If so, how do I book a ticket? Thanks for the great information!

[@rustyruss2962]

Thanks always herd bout ranch

[@mcflyy263]

Been there a few years back. Such a weird feeling being there and seeing the cave the girls took a picture in.

[@petmomful2260]

Fascinating!!

[@cheryl2962]

Interesting!

[@tillross4078]

Great video Sir ,, Thanks for sharing 👍 p,s The action figure is way cool ,!!

[@jamesgibson3242]

That ranch spahned wickedness.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

What??! A George Spahn doll?! That’s so awesome!!

[@stevesutherland6232]

Looks like George stole the last scene…😂. I’m always enjoy your work.

[@virginiamccool7685]

Very interesting I know that area well

[@gc4644]

I think your probably right, Quinten Terrantino probably filmed that scene as an indirect homage to Clayton Moore.

[@imtheitchyouneedtoscratch]

I agree

[@roknrolbilly]

HI SCOTT!!!! FROM TACOMA WASHINGTON...