Unboxing MYSTERY GIFTS #24 - Liberace and Helter Skelter

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[@Amyco3167]

Columbia Record Club: “Everyone’s first experience with debt collection.” Scott Michaels. Totally laughed out loud. Spot on!

[@cookingartguy2170]

Okay, it's going to be difficult to ever top that Cielo Drive house model.

[@LannieLord]

Jeez. Yeah. Makes my gifts look like they came from Dollar Tree. NOW I have to come up with better stuff.

[@carlashepherd7893]

the cielo drive houses are for sale on etsy for $139.00. I have one. I also have the LaBianca house.

[@michelehood8837]

That Cielo Drive model WOW!!! ♥️

[@FlyersinHD]

That model of 10050 is incredible.

[@trey8872]

The attention to detail is amazing!

[@karentarr8930]

When I was a kid I was glued to the television when Liberace was on, also told my Mother that when I grew up I wanted to dress like him and have jewelry like him, loved that man😎I really love your unboxing of your gifts, what wonderful things people send you, gonna be hard to best the Cielo Drive house model, love minis and I know your infatuation with this as we all do, you heard me🤗🐾

[@ellenwoodruff4518]

LOL - just "snorted" my ice tea out my nose - Columbia House was my first experience with debt collection too!

[@ninamc6116]

I think it’s everyone’s lol

[@lizclarke8570]

The unboxing is so relaxing i listen to it on a night and nod off.

[@LannieLord]

The soaps are sandalwood . 1980s..... I think the Liberace museum had a gift shop !

[@rongenung]

I have wondered who inherited Liberace's estate, assuming there was one. The model of the house and outbuildings of 10050 Cielo Drive is really something! What a unique gift.

[@driveinfan1955]

Gently tap the bottom of the little musical piano. As you do the spring may unwind, and allow the music thingy to turn. Thingy is the technical term. 😀

[@LannieLord]

OMG! The house !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@claireurquhart9451]

Why do I find these unwrapping videos very satisfying 🤣🤣

[@joannekinnally7530]

Taystee donuts were on Long Island in the 60s. Love these videos!

[@seaside2001]

Oh I hope you can repair the Cielo Drive model house. What an amazing surprise.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Wonderful gifts and i enjoyed Liberace too!

[@ambrabridges2161]

Interesting that the camera went black as you were pulling out the main house from Cielo Drive.

[@cathpeterson1944]

Liberace sandalwood soaps is from 1982 LOL; luv the miniature model of Roman Polanski’s Cielo Drive home

[@KellyK387]

Was just watching Behind the candelabra for the 100th time again last night- love me some Liberace lol

[@wmadamzzz]

Great information, Scott. I'm an old guy and when I wasn't old, in about 1974, my wife and I and a friend couple, in our early 20's, took a drive from our home in the Salt Lake City area. Long drive, we stopped overnight in LV and stayed in a newish there, close to the south side. They had just opened about 2 weeks before. I've yet to stay in a nicer hotel since that day. Both my wife and the wife of my friend were pregnant, my wife about 5 months and the other gal was about 4 months. Long story short, it was a bad time to take those women anywhere.. But I had tickets to see Liberace. I paid about $12.00 each. We also had planned to go to Disneyland the next day but two pregnant women put the kibosh on that. My friends' wife was a farm girl who had no clue who Liberace was and wanted to be sure that we all knew that. We went home a day early, and it rained most of the way home which made the driving worse. About 25+ later, post divorce I moved to Las Vegas and was there for 17 years. I moved back to Utah to be with family and still all these years later, I'm not sure that was my best move. But, I saw Liberace......

[@eagerinterest4525]

I looked and there are some of those Liberace soaps on eBay. According to the seller, they are from 1982.

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

Thanks! I want to be there when you reopen. 🙏🏻 I’ll make the trip! I have something I’ve been meaning to send you for years. I meant to do it when we still lived in LA but we moved north a year ago. My husband was the manager of Battaglia on Rodeo Dr. for 30 years (they closed in March 2020 after 60 years, thanks covid). Back in the 90s, there was an anniversary party for the store and the guest of honor was Billy Wilder. Somehow I wound up with some autographed pictures of him. When I found out how much you love Sunset Boulevard, I decided they should be yours. There were other celebrities at the party, so I’m trying to find that photo album so I can copy some of the pictures to send along with it. One in particular that I remember well was Paul Sorvino, such a sweet, humble guy, so nice. Another one was a girl from Baywatch. I think her first name was Tracy but I can’t remember her last name. I love these walks down memory lane with you and Troy. I saw the Mansfield car once in Ohio at a fair along with a two headed calf when I was a kid. They had a Styrofoam wig head in the front seat with a blond wig on it to look like a decapitated head, which made me gasp at the time, and my cousin never let me live down that a Styrofoam wig head scared me, lol. When I found out you got that car, I was so excited. So many great memories with you. I love it. Thank you so much for providing your address❣️Now I can get that stuff together and get it to you. 🙏🏻🥰💞

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

What a great message and a future 🎁 gift! Thank you so much x

[@mattc.]

I once got to talk to Phyllis Diller, she was doing a radio interview with a friend of my dad's radio station. She talked to me for 10 minutes, she was a lovely lady!

[@buddymills8112]

That model of Cielo Dr. is mind blowing.

[@dwaynecollins4974]

Let's say goodbye to Scott okay bye-bye 😆 I absolutely love Liberace! When he gave tours of his houses, showing off his stuff I absolutely hung on every word he said. It sad he didn't go out with the dignity and grandeur that was his life..

[@scottdoggett1668]

Hahaha!!!! everyone’s first experience with debt collection ….. sooo true!

[@spokanetomcat1]

I remember the Palace of Living Art. It was in the next building over from the Wax Museum. Saw it as a child in the mid-60s. One of the displays had the Frankensteine's Monster sitting in his chair you could have a picture taken with. "Say Frankie"! Another display was the statues of the Dutch Masters used in the cigar ads. AKA... Rembrandt's 1662 painting Syndics of the Drapers' Guild. My little brother started walking up the steps up to take a better look and a very loud alarm bell goes off and scared him back down the steps. They also had at the time American Gothic, The Blue Boy, Pinkie, and Whistler's Mother to name what I remember. I went back there in the mid-80s and was sad to see that section was long gone. And now, that entire place is gone and just a memory like the Alligator farm, and the Pottery Shack in Buena Park.

[@Tammy-oi2pp]

Hi Scott and Troy You certainly have received some very awesome items! I will have to agree that the house and garage on Ciello Drive is going to be difficult to top as gifts go And it lights up! That's Awesome! I am happy you have received so many wonderful unique items! Thank you for sharing your items. Sending Lot's of Love and Good wishes ❤️ 💕 to you and Troy Take Care.. love from Tammy R.

[@donculver153]

Thanks for sharing these awesome goodies. As always our best to Troy. Hope you two are well.

[@RosieTime_]

I loved the Sgt. Pepper movie! Awesome!

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

We are in the minority!

[@nikkihaber94]

I am a Liberace fan and I listen to his albums on Apple Music and even though he is in heaven playing for God and all our loved ones who have predeceased us, I aspire to play like him but I’m a nervous and shy piano player. I am always amazed by his talent and BOY! Can his fingers fly over those keys! Good God, my fingers are slower than his. Lol. He was a great talent and is missed by a whole new generation. I actually ride horses better than I play piano and like Mr.Showmanship himself, I have the flair for bling and I love it on not only me, but my horse. ​@@DearlyDepartedTours

[@cherylb2008]

I was nine and Liberace, when on any variety show, was intriguing to watch, even as a kid. “ look me over” Brings back memories

[@jillgross6232]

Now that was a surprise! The house on Cielo Drive is incredible! Now that's a gift! That will be cool to see if you ever reopen Dearly Departed again. I understand all the nuances of reopening, but you really should! So many people are interested. It'd be nice if some wealthy benefactor would just drop the money in your lap to do it, lol! (I know that's not gonna happen). Nice thought, right? I love these unboxings as much as you do, I think. I kinda watch for them to roll around! You always get the coolest stuff!

[@Zombie_Trooper]

I want that model so bad, it's beautiful!

[@catherineshoemaker9106]

Hello from L.A. California🎉 I remember the Tastey donuts! But as a very young army brat, I don't remember where we were stationed

[@LannieLord]

5:41 Hardest to Find and most expensive Viewmaster Reels : 1) Addams Family , 2) Munsters . 3) Dark Shadows (DS is the easiest to find of the bunch). Green Hornet , I think , is hard to find . The 1966 Batman is easy to find. The Munsters reels - are in COLOR ! You can see where all their face, hands and arms make-up ends !

[@1santos1]

That model of 10050 Cielo Drive is SO AWESOME!!! I think I've told you before about going to that house for the 24th anniversary.

[@sunnyhill5119]

I went to 10050 Cielo in 1988. I got as far as the gate. I went twice....once during the day time and once during the night time. At day time I could see part of the wishing well. It was really dark during the night. That street leading up to the gate was not well lit at all. It was indeed spooky. I don't see how the actual owner Rudi Altobelli could continue to live there after the murders. It was a truly beautiful property. Sad that such a serene place was ruined because the tragedy happened there.

[@goldenhoneysilk]

remember the Columbia club lol. a lot of nice stuff, the house from Cielo Drive topped it all ....nice take cae

[@Spiritualastrologersbyas]

your voice is so relaxing!

[@snoopy1965]

So grateful for your utubes blessings and love

[@melaniewalter9239]

💖Liberace that's awesome!💖

[@Blueskys1972]

❤️❤️❤️ Wow, that book Diet or Die, I think it's very hard to find. I was going to ask you for an address to send something to you, so thank you for sharing.

[@debbiedunn8600]

I love when you do the unboxing mystery gifts videos. I love all your videos but this is like Christmas still a kid at heart. Thanks for sharing with us Scott

[@Decgyrrl]

I love ur unboxing videos! So much fun & memories. My father retired from Taystee Bread. He would always bring me Taystee cakes. I remember how good they were. The old TV Guide, with the tv line up, of yester yr. Thanks again, Scott. Can't wait for another unboxing vid.👍🏼❤👍🏼

[@jessej.castillo283]

The pix looked a lot like Danny Thomas 😂😂

[@hcombs0104]

I'm another one who likes the Cielo drive model. Good Lord. That 1967 Phyllis Diller TV Guide brings back memories of The Pruitts of Southampton, a show that ultimately bombed but I loved as an eight year old. Now I need to look up Dolly Dimples.......

[@LannieLord]

LOVED the theme song of The Pruitts !!

[@LannieLord]

I'd LOVE it if the Franklin Mint did a "Death-House -a-Month" subscription! After the Cieleo Drive house; next month's selection is the George Reeves Death House . After it was all over - there would be hard to find rarities like the Robert Blake Italian Restaurant block and the Diane Linkletter apartment.

[@LannieLord]

11:56 Me and my friends used to do comedy videos with our cheap Sony VHS camerea in the early 1980s . Most of the sketches sucked except for 2 of them : 1) a Honeymooners episode wherein Ralph Cramden thinks he going to make a fortune and invest in movies . So he invests in "Moment by Moment " (John Travolta . Lily Tomlin) , "Heartbeeps" (Andy Kauffman, Bernadette Peters) , Making Love (Kate Jackson , Michael Ontkean, Harry Hamlin) , and other 1980s flops . He loses all their money LOL. 2) DEATH WISH 5 : The Crackdown on People Who Scam the Columbis Record Club. Charles Bronson busts down peoples doors at gun-point and demands payment! He reads a LONG list of the records people owe money for " ELO: Out of the Blue" , "Jefferson Starship : Red Octopus" , "Fleetwood Mac: TUSK" . " Tammy Wynette : Greatest Hits", "Helen Reddy : Ear Candy", "Jim Nabors : Let it Please Be Him", "KISS: Alive 2" , etc.

[@bridget6311]

Great videos got I always enjoy the unboxing and I love all the stories behind it thank you so much

[@syreetaabney6968]

Scott l love these unboxing specially the cool things that people send your way.

[@jessej.castillo283]

That glitch on ur camera was Sharon

[@johnmilner6484]

Looking forward to the day you reopen.

[@LiberaceProtege]

Nice to see those soaps again. I'll send you a message today Scott

[@Rutabaga64]

It’s ironic that you got the Movieland Wax Museum stuff because I was thinking of my family’s frequent visits there when I heard last week that Stella Stevens had died. One of our favorite exhibits in the museum was the upside down Poseidon engine room. I really miss that museum, it was so much fun.

[@lovebuzz1979]

Loved Louise Fletcher 💕

[@karensparks2509]

I loved Liberace! He seemed so nice. Had a dream a while back of him . Your a great person Scott!

[@LannieLord]

1:19 I found one of these at the trift store last year ! I HATE his new hair-do .

[@catharinecarrington2705]

You got original Liberace house got original libraries has what got shipped over that's nice Liberace album of his songs lovely thing that is all the songs of Liberace songs regional Liberace

[@kona1967]

Great ending!!!

[@LannieLord]

If you like the smell of the soaps - you can just buy and use NEW sandalwood soaps at better health food stores and such. I'm SURE Palm Springs has a "nice specialty soap" store ! Marshalls also has that big rack of $4.99 "special soaps" . You can also buy sandalwood essential oil -- it's very affordable too. I put a few drops on a paper towel , fold it up , and leave it in my sock and underwear drawer! (That was a hint from the Sue Ann Nivens in me!) . Speaking of MEMORY SCENTS : I will be sending you some vintage Avon soaps from the 1969-1970 era. LOTS of memories within ! Most will remind you of your old teachers in grade school . LOL

[@ggrizz6066]

debt collection made me laugh so hard!!!! cuz....it's so true! OMG!

[@nanaterri392]

Great video and gifts! I thought it was so odd the camera went black with the reveal of the Tate House…just a thought 🤷‍♀️. Best wishes to you and Troy. Looking forward to the next upload.

[@karenbrown4524]

I love the unboxing vids. I saw the Sargent Pepper movie with my mom in 1978, so I guess I was the glorious age of 15? I love that "presentation" music" by the way.🎵 Sad Crayola's no longer smell the same, but it does appear at least they're still made in the US. I watch your vids *and* the commercials, too, in their entireties.

[@kromedome0101]

Nothing smelled as good as Play-Doh!

[@wickedlester2743]

16:46 That Troy is such a cutie!

[@jasonpayneuk]

Fantastic unboxing as always! Thanks Scott and so happy to hear that you’ll be eventually be reopening!

[@IZS13020]

I love these videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@getoffenit7827]

I thought i was the only one who knew that Crayolas dont smell like they used to..im vindicated! My brother owes me $2.00!!

[@kakauling]

Love your unboxing videos. They always stir memories.

[@janrobnettwordweaver2227]

I am so thrilled you love Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band movie!!!!! I love what you show us from it. Thank you for letting me know what could be out there for me to find!

[@carystorm1863]

I live in chicago all those books are available in all the walgreens and CVS ,kinda pricey tho

[@richardybanez9052]

To All People.Helter Skelter. Is A Giant Slide At A Amusement Park.Richard.

[@surftolivesurftodie5351]

"Tex Watson, Leslie Van Houton, Pat Krenwinkle and Susan Adkins action figures all sold separately!"

[@pogue972]

You should set up the Tate doll house up at Christmas with a little nativity scene in front of it 😆

[@leolakimbler4514]

I have the original motion picture soundtrack record of the Sergeant Pepper's lonely hearts band club movie that, that poster came from. I'm going through my records and donating them as I'm in no need of them anymore.

[@nicolekasper2592]

Wow 10050 great job!

[@LannieLord]

4:38 Her career never survived Exorcist 2: The Heretic ( came out Early June, 1977 - 3 weeks before Star Wars !). Pervy Dana Plato fans LOVE the movie though.

[@suzanabunikwatch4197]

The soap is from1982.

[@dukeofhaas]

So, you admit that you're a phillumenist? Ha, ha - that's just the technical term for folks like you and me who collect matchbooks.

[@Boblee1975]

Much love kiddo =)

[@LannieLord]

I hated the Columbia Records and Tapes club because they NEVER had Beatles, Pink Floyd or Stones records . They did ALWAYS had Jim Nabors , Tammy Wynette , Liberace, Partridge Family , Osmonds and Carpenters . Also lots of people who appeard on Hee Haw .

[@LannieLord]

17:56 I have a photo of them in front of the wishing well. It will take me a while to find it. Are there ANY photos of the Above the Garage apartment ? IS it an apartment or just storage ?

[@LannieLord]

3:25 They used to have BIG Poseidon Adventure re-unuions / fan meets on the Queen Mary. Not sure if they still do...... I think only 3 cast members left Eric Shea , Pamela Sue Martin and Gene Hackman - I HIGHLY doubt Gene Hackman gives a sh!t at his age (or when he was younger) .

[@ribbs13]

Me and everyone else after the model house was opened….ohhh wow

[@DenitaArnold]

Re-watch in September. That Tate house model is cool 😎

[@getoffenit7827]

Whaaatt????!!! Why does scott get a model of the cielo drive house?? What about me???? MOOOMMMmmm!! I need that!!

[@Hugginsince79]

Nice

[@RandyWaage]

OMG... I LOVE the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts club band movie from 1978! GREAT poster!!! I'm so glad to see another fan of that flick. I LOVED LOVED it as a kid. Sandy Farina has the voice of an angel. I absolutely love her singing in that movie. You sent me down a rabbit hole and here's a link to a good Diane Steinberg (she was an amazing Lucy!!!... that makeup) interview... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJSwhX2HpdSkfpI You should interview her! I bet it would be a great one. :)

[@missigail93]

OH WOW...!!! 🤭☺🙂😏😮😯😕😲🙃 That's Amazing!!! Liberace's Soap...?!? 🧼🧼🧼

[@LannieLord]

21:06 If Liberace and Bob McGrath from Sesame Street had a baby.

[@KimBringardLibbysMomsVintage]

Ok I need to know what Michu in your closet is all about please 🥺

[@ShannonLee1956]

He has Michu's cremated remains.

[@demah8655]

Where do you put all these things Scott?

[@tomleggett4186]

Hi love your videos keep them coming I did your address

[@janineshaner1107]

Nesting dolls

[@crystalsbrinkley-perkins941]

Scott Michaels I find your a book from my dollar store tree it about the Boston bomb. Do you what me to send to you.

[@shaneedwardlee]

Why did she send you a new KFC bag? It’s not vintage, see the new Colonel logo, that didn’t exist before 2006.

[@catharinecarrington2705]

Scott original cookie original Turkey Fried Chicken from the colonel original Kentucky Fried Chicken the cooler bag please call original cooler bag with Kentucky Fried Chicken from the colonel Auckland colonel Kentucky Fried Chicken is museums in Kentucky

[@suzannemuliolis6066]

You realize that you just reduced the value of opening the KFC bag, right? Those are nearly impossible to find now with the original packaging...

[@DearlyDepartedTours]

Sure do. I get it but I use the stuff I get. Same with toys etc. I’d have too many sealed boxes to store ❤️

[@EvinMA]

Ok. That’s cool stuff, but you are so rough with what people send you! Gentle please! That’s old stuff!

[@somelikeithot444]

Love all yr unboxing videos.U have the most unique gifts.

[@mcsuckalives2302]

Get a matchbox 67 Porsche, a 69 Camero and a rambler for the set