Walking Tour Of Palm Springs Celebrity Homes - LAWRENCE WELK, TRUMAN CAPOTE & Others

[@AZguy55]

I do believe that The Lawrence Welk Show was required viewing for anyone of my generation who lived near grandparents. Keep in mind that we only had about 3 major TV channels at that time. Available now in syndication on some PBS stations, it’s a time capsule that reflects the styles and tastes of 50’s 60’s and 70’s. Glad to have returned from my walk to be reminded of this! ❤ Paul

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol, so true Paul! Now I’m so grateful for this time capsule. It’s funny how things change over time. How did we ever survive back then with only three network TV stations and not even any video recording devices yet lol! 🤪😆👍

[@debbiemorgan6701]

My Grandma never missed it. I remember watching with her. I loved the Lennon sisters.

[@williambill5172]

Living in flat as a pancake Florida I am always in awe of your gorgeous mountains around you. You simply cannot show them enough for me. Of course, seeing you is also a thrill for me at anytime! By the way, Truman's In Cold Blood is still the scariest book I ever read, Also, for a superb true crime miniseries don't miss the story of the killing of Gianni Versace (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story). Thanks as always, my good friend!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi William, i’ve been in all of these mountains my entire life. I look at them every day and I’m still not tired of looking at them. So I can definitely relate to you. And yes, I did see the Versace series. So heartbreaking. 🥲 Thanks

[@jenniferseals3642]

I really liked the Versace series too. It was really sad. Sad for Versace, he died way too soon. I loved his clothes! And sad for the killer too. He was a true lost soul. I have not seen the series about his swans yet.

[@WaterGirlH2o]

❤I'm from Macon, Georgia, so you know I'm ecstatic with the mountains.😂

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

Minie Beverly Hills! Thanks for the history of Palm Springs!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

It really is. Thanks Mike. 😎👍

[@tomklock568]

What a small world to have these folks all together in life and beyond! Yes we had to watch the “wunnerful” Welk show! Thanks Steve.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I agree Tom, it’s definitely a small world! 😎👍

[@deniseholt2198]

Hahah sounds like what happened in my home. I was born in 1970 but my Grandfather lived with us and remember every week having to watch The Lawrence Welk show. Now I’m realizing they must of been reruns. Reruns or not my Gramps loved it. They are great memories ❤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Denise, it’s kind of awesome how we all have great memories of our grandparents and Lawrence Welk. Thanks for sharing yours with us! 😄👍

[@pmcguigan2151]

Love the horses scupture. Great video.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi PMC, they were kind of blending into the hedge so I wasn’t sure if they would show up. Glad you were able to see them. 😄👍

[@rebeccathomas8561]

I had to read that book " In Cold Blood" when I was in HS. My English Teacher gave us an assignment to write out a story like that. When I turned mine in, she wrote on my paper that that would never happen so the next day I brought in the newspaper articles and police reports and showed them to her. Her mouth dropped open when I told her that that victim was my Best friend and that I was the one who had found her ( we were 12 yrs old at the time.This was when I lived in Southern California). My HS is here in Northern California.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Omg Rebecca, how traumatizing that must’ve been. So sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🥲💙

[@debbiemorgan6701]

Oh Rebecca I am so sorry. Bless your heart.

[@stephentaylor8339]

Did she change your grade after telling you that it could never happen??

[@rebeccathomas8561]

@@stephentaylor8339 Yes after she called the Police Department in Southern California and verified it happening. I told her she needed to start listening to her students more often.

[@stephentaylor8339]

@@rebeccathomas8561 Wow! She called the police dept?? That's funny that even the articles you took in weren't enough to convince her. I admire you for telling your story and I hope you've been able to move on a bit despite what must have been so traumatic...especially as a little kid.

[@patcardiff2563]

Steve your eyes are looking so much better xxxxx

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Pat, they feel a lot better too, but there is so much pollen in the air right now that they are still pretty red and itchy, but not as bad as they were! 😄👍

[@maryturko6490]

I really like how Palm Springs keeps its hand on history. Thanks Steve!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Me too Mary! 😎👍

[@joanndallas4683]

I remember spending the weekend with my grandmother and having to watch Lawrence Welk. It was torture! My sister and I still talk about it and laugh and laugh. 😄

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol thanks for sharing that fun memory with us Joann. I guess we are all in the same boat as kids. 😄👍

[@judithmitchell4667]

Loved this walk. What a beautiful day and interesting celebrity tour. Thank you, my friend. Blessings - Judith 🎭🎤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Judith. Glad you enjoyed it! 😄👍

[@anncarr6510]

Wow nice day to walk! Hello to Jim!💕

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

😎👍

[@thewilscott]

Good video Steve

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Wil. 😄👍

[@deborahmckay8451]

Really enjoyed your tour today! Yes, my parents too, loved Truman Capote! My grandparents watched Lawrence Welk. ☀Love the beautiful homes there. I’m going to watch this video again! Very good!🥰🌟

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

thanks for sharing your fun memories with us Deborah! Glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍

[@syreetaabney6968]

Hey Steve how are you and Jim doing, I love these videos that you do, I hope to see more

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Syreeta, we are good! 😄👍

[@MySimpleCottageLife]

I loved this walk about Steve. I'm a huge fan of Truman Capote! Thanks for the great tour. Mary

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Mary. Glad you enjoyed it! 😎👍

[@tomchiaromonte1919]

Thanks again Steve for your thoughtful recollections of Palm Springs' past. Capote is by far my favorite author, I have a collection of many first editions, signed copies, galley pages, scripts, etc, have visited his boyhood home of Monroeville, AL (it was Harper Lee's too) twice and of course one of his resting places in Westwood. While he made his money on two commercial successes (Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood) his real writing prowess was in his short stories. A Christmas Memory is a beautiful if not sad recollection of his time in Monroeville with an elder cousin. He once said that he felt it was the best short story ever written, I would agree. Thanks for your nod to my favorite and one of America's most important writers.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Tom, I agree, he was an amazing talent. I remember years ago reading most of his books including his short stories and he was definitely one of the best. Thanks for sharing this additional information with us! 😄👍

[@CD-ql9hz]

Great video! I met Lawrence Welk when we were on the same plane flight. I was able to speak to him briefly. He was very gracious and signed an autograph for my mother.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

That’s awesome CD! Thank you for sharing this fun memory with us. 😄👍

[@jodywoodruff6473]

Awesome video. I remember when The Lawrence Welk show would come on, if us kids were making too much noise, she would say "Hark your noise my show is on" so we took our nonsense and went outside 😂😂 I always enjoy hanging out with you 😊

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing that fun memory with us Jody! 😄👍

[@shadestress9898]

Ohh Laurence Welk. Many a memory watching him at my grandparents. Lol cannot imagine Truman Capote and Lawrence Welk hobnobbing. Amazed at lack of sidewalks.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi S, thanks for sharing that memory with us! 😄👍

[@fosterapp]

I drive by Charles Farrell’s home very often. I learn so much about my new city Steve by watching your videos. Keep on walking👍🌴🌵

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching Foster. 😎👍

[@markherring1891]

On another note, love the Spanish colonial architecture of the Cantor house. Never saw anything but midcentury in PS. Thanks for the tour.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Mark, probably 50% of all the historic and luxury homes here in Palm Springs are Spanish style. But it’s true modern definitely gets all the attention lol. 😄👍

[@mariaday712]

Beautiful homes and streets. I can see why the celebrities wanted to live there. I remember going over to my neighbors house and we would watch Lawrence Welk on TV and have dinner. Thank you for the lovely video and I hope you got all your steps in for the day. You and Jim take care.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing that memory with us Maria! 😄👍

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Thank you for sharing the info on Truman. He’s one of my favorite writers. Such talent ! We watched Ed Sullivan every week. We watched Lawrence Welk once in awhile, but not all the time.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing with us Julie. 👍

[@pattibrooks1907]

I was young when I first saw Lawence WElk on PBS TV back as a kid and teenager !Then have been watching it ever since on PBS !

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Funny how we change over time isn’t it?

[@stevenbest6923]

Watched all the episodes and really liked it.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Steven, we will have to give it another try! 😄👍

[@WaterGirlH2o]

Mr. Steve, once again, you have overwhelmed me with another beautiful tour of the historic neighborhood of El Mirador. It was a must in my household to watch the Lawrence Welk Show. I was amazed to see so many famous people living that close to each other in life and death. 🎉 Thanks again, and greetings from your friend in the great Peach 🍑 State of Georgia 🍑

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing that memory with us Janice! 😄👍

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

I watched all the episodes and really like it. I am now reading his unfinished book Answered prayers. Give it another try

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks D, glad to hear that. we will! 😄👍

[@alextaffera6962]

Outstanding video we love you in Gettysburg Penna. ❤❤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Alex!

[@monikameza4107]

Thank you Steve for sharing. Very interesting story about Capote.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Glad you enjoyed it Monika! 😄👍

[@aprilwine9157]

Great video Steve! Love the tour videos! It s a win win...healthy for you interesting and entertaining for us :)

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Glad you enjoyed it April and Who doesn’t love a win-win? 😄👍

[@diannemc3179]

👍🏻 Beautiful homes. Great tour! By the way. Loved the Lawrence Welk show when I was a kid.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing with us Dianne! I watch it now and I don’t understand why I didn’t like it as a child? 🤪👍

[@christinehooks8873]

Lawrence Welk 's son discovered The Lennon Sisters. I have a lot of his records. Love your videos Steve.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Christine and thank you for sharing that fun bit of music and tv trivia! 😄👍

[@Linda-in9ns]

Such a nice area!Thanks for the tour. Always a good video with you! Your my favorite. 📽️📺⭐️💁🏼‍♀️

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Wow, thank you Linda! 😄👍

[@sallykohorst8803]

Thanks for another great video.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for watching Sally! 😎👍

[@joane5777]

I love walking the neighborhoods with you Steve! ❤ It's so much fun remembering the entertainers of long ago~ Say hi to Jim too!😊 Joan

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for coming along for the walk Joan! 😎👍

[@deborahsmith7970]

Truman Capote is VERY interesting!!!

[@ldhawthorne]

Definitely loved The Swans regarding Truman! Keep watching! Really interesting life he had back in the day!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for your review and suggestion. 😄👍

[@shosmyth1454]

I Loved his book In Cold Blood! That is when he came into my radar. Thank you Steve! 🌺

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

😎👍

[@Tripper111]

Another good video. I had not heard of several people in this video but it's great that their legends live on.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Tripper. Glad you enjoyed it! 😄👍

[@joecool1089]

Love these historic walks & I live here - great channel Steve - Chris in La Quinta

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris. Lots of fun history in La Quinta too. 😎👍

[@reneerednour3951]

What a nice trip down memory lane. Thank you. I really enjoyed this video.😊

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Glad you enjoyed it Renee. Trips down memory lane are definitely my favorite trips! 😎👍

[@nancyaylward1176]

One of my Friends was related to the Clutter Family, that In Cold Blood ,was written about. Herb and Bonnie Clutter were her Uncle and Aunt. If my memory serves me correctly, her Mother was Bonnie’s Sister. She had told me the story and I just got goosebumps. She didn’t tell me everything, but enough to give me the shivers. It just makes me sad that my Friend’s Family went through that terrible loss. As always, this is another great video. I enjoy going on these walking trips and getting to see all the beautiful homes and the stories about the celebrities that lived in some of them. Blessings to You and Jim! ❤❤❤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Omg Nancy, what a small world. how sad for your friend and her family. Thanks for sharing that with us. 🥲💙

[@cocoa185]

The Swans was a slow go for me as well......I did continue 2 watch and it grew on me......do watch a 2nd episode 😊

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Cocoa, I will give it another try. 👍

[@LlingsworthMusic]

As always, this is a wonderful video!! It's always a pleasure to sit here during my lunchtime and watch one of your videos. You make this time very relaxing and pleasurable!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks L, that’s always nice to hear! 😄👍

[@healthywealthywise]

When in PS I do like doing a slow cruise through the neighborhoods and stop whenever I see plaques outside of the homes. It’s great to see a bit of history shared on them.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I agree. I wish they put plaques on all of the historic and celebrity homes here. 😄👍

[@j.b.a.124]

Awesome video. Thank you for the tour. Visited Elvis’ home in Palm Springs a few years ago I believe on Chino Canyon Road. It was 118 degrees in the shade. Greetings from Florida.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Jba, Glad you were able to tour Elvis’ Chino cyn home. I loved it when the owner was offering tours of the interior about 20 years ago. I haven’t shared a walking tour of that neighborhood on this channel yet but I will in the near future. Thanks for the reminder. 😎👍

[@wandahall4435]

Wow that's Awesome ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@dawnmroz2627]

Great tour!! I love these videos ❤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks Dawn, that’s always nice to hear. And thanks for being a part of this video! 😄👍

[@WaterGirlH2o]

Thanks!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks again Janice, you are awesome! 😄👍

[@donnerdonner315]

Always enjoy your walking tours and your knowledge about Palm Springs! I did watch the entire FEUD-Capote vs The Swans on Hulu and was so disappointed with it. It was very hard to follow what was going on, since the time frames jumped around and I just did not enjoy it. However, I LOVED the first FEUD-Bette and Joan that Ryan Murphy did.....That was FANTASTIC! I hope you and Jim got to see that one....if not it is on Hulu and well worth watching!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Donner, like you we really love the Bette Davis and Joan Crawford FEUD series. It was so well done. That’s probably why we were even more disappointed with the Swans. Thanks for sharing your review with us. 👍

[@rhvoriginals3083]

I consider myself a Truman Capote fan, as such, I know more about him than most. Truman was actually starting to make a name for himself pretty early. He won the O’Henry award in 1945 for a short story, “Shut the Final Door.” Also in 1945, with the magazine short story, “Mariam,” he attracted the attention of, Bennet Cerf, of Random House. Bennett who many will remember from, “What’s My Line,” game show fame. Anyway, Bennett offered Truman a contract to write a book, which resulted in, 1948’s release of, “Other Voices, Other Rooms.” It was then that Truman was known to be gay, both for the books content, and the photo of Truman on the dust jacket. It was then he became famous or infamous. He was actually out well before then, he was turned down for the WW II draft for being gay, which the draft board cited as, “too neurotic.” So, he was far braver on that front than you have noted here. By the end of his life, he was becoming more and more foolish. He turned on his friends, the swans, with his writing. When he lost his connection to them it destroyed him. He became a drug addict and an alcoholic. His loss of favor in high society circles is in my opinion what killed him. He was a consummate narcissist. And losing the swans he lost his reason to live. His home was called, “La Cerada,” because he would close himself in there, no one could get to him there. He liked to isolate when he wrote. By the time he died, he was pretty hated. In fact, Gore Vidal said of his death, “it was a wise career move.”

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks rhv, for sharing this interesting background information about him. And for clearing up the mystery about his homes name. That makes a lot of sense now. And I always loved Gore Vidal! what a way with words and phrases he had! 👍

[@andreahoffman2449]

Lawrence Welk & his bubble machne🤣🫧! Ha! We wont 4get that! Anyhw Steve- Do u remember "The Canyon Country Club Hotel?" I believe was way past palm Canyon. We stayed when it first opened & boy was quite a treat to spend our weekend vacays there! My parents knew all the best places! & U do too! Thanks 4 showing some top notch stuff! 🎉❤!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Andrea, thank you for sharing that memory with us. I don’t remember the hotel but I’m sure it was awesome. 😎👍

[@andreahoffman2449]

@@theretiredlifewithsteve "Indian Canyons Golf Resort" it originally opened in 1961 as "Canyon Country Club." Sorry tho..thot u might know it. 🥰👍🏻🌴

[@conniephillips8217]

Such beautiful homes and the landscaping is just incredible! Also come hither and enjoy the history. How did your grandparents end up in Palm springs? Were they originally from the area? Love to you and Jim and say hello to him for me

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Connie, that’s a great question. Thank you for asking it. I will definitely answer it in a future video soon! 😄👍

[@janadeubner9883]

I enjoyed your walk around "town!" I too had to endure the Saturday night staple growing up with the champagne bubbles music as my parents loved the show. I watched Capote and his Swans series as I did not know any of that history but do remember seeing some of the photos of his black and white party. I enjoyed the show even though I always cringed when I found out that Capote was going to be a guest on every talk show on at that time. I was not interested in his type of books at the time. Thanks Steve!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing your memories with us Jana! 😄👍

[@ramonablue5598]

Push thru. It’s so good. Great acting.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

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[@dawnmroz2627]

It sounded like a leaf blower in the background by the Capote home 😮. They really do follow you Steve !!!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol, I know, right. I almost mentioned it! 🤪🙃 thanks for being a part of this video Dawn! 😄👍

[@danielguy1963]

Hi Steve, I remember when people named their homes and don't see much of it anymore. Our home was named 'Merdeka' meaning 'Independant' or 'free'. I remember the name Truman Capote only by when the entertainers of the day did impersonations of him or jokes. Never really knew who he was until I googled a few years ago. Nice vlog👍

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Daniel, I think it’s fun when people name their houses. That’s neat that you named yours. As always, thanks for sharing with us. 😄👍

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

What a fun video, Steve! Yes, I watched Capote and the Swans. I found the first 5 episodes interesting but once the Swans broke from Capote, you would think it would pick up but, it didn't. I liked the history of the show, but it didn't paint Capote in a decent way and certainly the Swans had very few redeeming qualities either, so it did make it difficult to watch

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for your review Amy. It’s too bad because that Fued series has been terrific until now. 🙁🙃

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

You are so lucky to live in such beautiful area.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I agree Jose. I do feel very lucky! 😎👍

[@welles2002]

When I visited with my daughter , we fell in love palm springs . Must have have been something during the Golden Age of Hollywood with all the stars that lived there. Our Hotel which was so nice clearly embraced the history .upon entering the room the TCM channel was on . We went by Alan Ladd and Sue Carols home. That one has a plaque. I believe Ladd died there. I definitely watched Lawrence Welk as a kid

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Welles, glad to hear that you and your daughter had a nice visit. This sounds like an awesome hotel. Palm Springs is a bit of a trip back in a time machine, which is why I love it so much too! 😎👍

[@ilanarhian]

Love to see those houses! I was surprised that Lawrence Welk’s show apparently was only made until 1971 because I remember it being on much later than that, I guess it was reruns. I never watched it though.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Now that you mention it it does seem like it was on for decades lol! 😄👍

[@ilanarhian]

@@theretiredlifewithsteve Wikipedia says it went on till 1982 in syndication, which makes sense to me because I definitely remember it being on and I was only 2 years old in 1971 😉 My grandparents were in England so I didn’t have any older people nearby who were into the show.

[@rob_in_banchang]

That was a fun walk. Some of those homes look amazing. I think I like the Charlie Farrell house the best. Of course I would like to most expensive one, LOL. I just wonder what Palm Springs must have been like in the 40's and 50's with the celebrities all over the place?

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol you definitely have expensive taste! 😆 I just remember how empty the city was during the summers in the 1960s. So the celebrities must’ve had the town completely to themselves before then. 😎👍

[@markherring1891]

Didn’t want to pay extra to see “…the Swans” and then a friend who is a casting agent and theater person said she was not impressed. And after hearing you say the same, not going to fret. But read In Cold Blood in High School and saw the movie. Thought they were both terrific. Always liked Breakfast at Tiffany’s and then read the book much later…..liked both even though the movie is quite different, probably since Audrey Hepburn played Holly.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing these memories with us Mark. 👍

[@gypsyrain7289]

I love capote's work. The nAme of the house could possibly be something he pulled out of thin air. He was definitely his own person. I always watched Lawrence welk and red skeleton with my grandparents. Loved this video.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Very true Gypsy. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😄👍

[@debiboen3990]

"In Cold Blood" nearly broke me. 😮

[@janetslicer3637]

Great video Steve! Ahh ... geezzz Lawrence Welk that was so hard to watch! My Father took great delight turning that on and we would all scatter. I would rather play with honey toads and polliwogs than watch him! ♥️😁🤗🤣🥳😂

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol thanks for sharing that funny memory with us Janet! 😆👍

[@Luvoldmovies-Kat.St.Aug.]

Yep, my Dad “only”sat down in a chair to watch 2 things on the television set., Baseball and the Lawrence Welk show 😂ah “1 &“ah “2” & ah “3 “👆🎼 Truman Capote ,so huge ,people loved to watch him on TV shows and as a quest &interviews. Beautiful Hospital ❤. Lol ,I forgot you were walking 😂 So happy to see Charles Ferrell home😍👍 On our local antenna TV channels My Little Margie is aired every morning at 9:00 ❤📺And I watch . Such a beautiful area. Your Grandparents lived less than 2 miles from Very famous Stars 🌟📽🎙📻📀🏞 Enjoyed Steve 👍😎

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing that fun memory of your dad Kay! 😄👍

[@JerryWilson-di4uo]

Nice place to live

[@LA-oe6tz]

I really enjoyed this! You mentioned wind. We are moving down that way in early summer. Would you happen to know which one of the desert area towns are prone to have the most wind by any chance? We are considering Palm Desert, Indio or DHS. Thank you.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi LA, DHS and Indio typically get the most wind. And all of the cities that are close to the I 10 freeway. The freeway is kind of a wind tunnel. Usually the most affordable homes are in the windiest areas. I hope that helps and welcome to the desert! 😎👍

[@sharonobryan9713]

I always liked reading Truman Capote and watching the movies made from his books until it came to his swans. I'm glad I wasn't one of his friends who thought of him as a confidant. I did watch a documentary about them, but not the series. Those kinds of things make me really do my own research. I never believe everything I read or watch on tv.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I know what you mean Sharon, especially these days! 🤪🙃

[@chadglasner4755]

Steve Maybe you remember? I think Truman and Harper Lee were friends growing up? To Kill a Mockingbird is still a classic. And just a side note. I love Truman in the movie Death by Murder. I think that was the name of the movie.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Chad, yes I remember both. Thanks for the memories. 😄👍

[@anncarr6510]

He wrote in cold blood - a frightening book & movie! He wrote a wonderful Christmas movie also - it wa about his childhood with his or a distant family member! Bittersweet. I believe it’s. A Christmas Memory. He was raised in Alabama?

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

😊👍

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Steve...I thought Capote was a gangster ...I must be more sick than I thought I was... interesting vlog you always bring ....have a great weekend.. take care.. Deborah 🇨🇦.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol 😄👍

[@BristolGreener]

Give the FX series a chance. Fashions and sets and soundtrack really resonate. It’s weird and not perfect but the performances are strong! I enjoyed your tour.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for your review Bristol. 👍

[@debrahollimon9645]

I watch Lawrence welk when I was just a kid I Remember was when he said one and two here come the bubbles my parents watch it I didn't mine at all

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

He was definitely memorable. Thank you for sharing this with us Deborah! 😄👍

[@Rotnbully]

Steve we have very similar interests … my Wife and I have often talked of visiting California for the first time … Sam Francisco, LA, Sam Diego… but now I am pushing for PS 👌🏼

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi RB, all four cities are amazing in different ways. And LA and San Diego are just two hours away from Palm Springs so depending on how long you will be here, you could probably visit all three in the same trip. And most people who retired here moved here from LA San Diego or San Francisco lol. 😎👍

[@Rotnbully]

Yes - never thought of that 🙏🏻

[@joseluiscastillo6170]

Have you ever shown sonny bond's home?

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Jose, not yet but thanks for the reminder. 😄👍

[@jenniferseals3642]

Is there any traffic?! What a beautiful town!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol, it’s funny that you mention that Jennifer. I do laugh sometimes when I walk around Palm Springs and don’t see any cars. It’s very much the way it was here when I was growing up in that regard. At least in the residential neighborhoods. In other parts of the city, and some of the major through affairs it’s more like living in downtown LA gridlock! 😩 so I just depends on where you are at on what day. 😎👍

[@sharonobryan9713]

As a kid, I hated the Lawrence Welk show, but I often had to watch it, too. I loved the long gowns and ladies' hats, though. I don't watch it much now, but the feelings are certainly different, no hate for sure!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing that memory with us Sharon. 😄👍

[@debbiemorgan6701]

Charlie Ferril's home was lovely.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

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[@garyphil5432]

OMG. Don't tell me we have the same urologist as well. LOLOLOLOL.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol it is a pretty small world here in Palm Springs isn’t it? 😆🤪👍

[@CD-ql9hz]

Steve, could you possibly do a walking tour of the area where Howard Hughes had a house in Palm Springs? I believe the address was 1600 Chia Rd. East. Perhaps viewers would be interested in seeing what the area looks like today even though his house was torn down. I think there was a famous dude ranch in the area also called The Ranch Club.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi CD, yes, I’m definitely planning to walk in all of the neighborhoods. I did briefly show his home in the old Las Palmas neighborhood. It even has a plaque on the front wall. I showed it during my murder in Palm Springs video. I haven’t heard of the dude ranch. I will definitely look into that. Thanks for the heads up and suggestion. 👍

[@shosmyth1454]

Steve to this day and I am ancient Truman’s Book left the fear of home invasion in my reality like quite real! And it is a very scary thought. Rest in Peace Truman! Also I believe he also interviewed the killers in Prison? 🌺

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

You are not alone Sho! 😲

[@csrothlisberger852]

Truman Capote grew up next door to Harper Lee who wrote To Kill A Mockingbird. The character of Dill in the book & movie is based on Truman.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I always found that so incredible the two amazing riders we grew up right next-door to each other. Thanks for sharing that with us CS! 😄👍

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

The plaque on the Lawrence Welk home may not be correct. The show went into syndication around the 1971 time and was in production the late 1980s. I could be in error?

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I was wondering the same thing Jay. 👍

[@virginiacaston1456]

The Lawrence Welk Show was the only time my paternal grandfather turned on his tv. Otherwise it was off.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing this memory with us Virginia. 😄👍

[@HomeTS-jq8jc]

Trueman's home is not impressive. Love these walks

[@auraterry3548]

Im sorry, but Palm Springs (to me) is a treasure.You can take Beverly hills, Calabazas, etc with all those huge mansions, and place them in a box..i wouldnt care.The history of a Hollywood golden era..all in Palm Spring.Love it❤

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

I agree Terry! Thanks 😎👍

[@davidxan]

It would be great if you could give the street name or address for the properties you visited. Thanks!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi David, I thought I did. I showed all the street signs and mentioned every street I was on and tried to show the addresses as well. If you Google it the address is shared show up. 👍

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Desi Arnaz definitely owned a house in Palm Springs because once he and Lucy were divorced, he sold it to the famous actress/comedienne Kaye Ballard. She lived there until the day she died.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi N, yes, I visited that house and shared it on my other channel. It’s not in Palm Springs though. It’s in Rancho Mirage. I plan to visit the home and walk in the neighborhood and shared on this channel to in the future. Thanks for the reminder. 😎👍

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

@@theretiredlifewithsteve Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage.. all the same thing.. hot desert.

[@barryobrien7935]

I guess there was another Truman Capote who became well known with the 1948 publication of Other Voices, Other Rooms…

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

The same writer. But that book was never a huge success like his other two.

[@MegaIngersoll]

Palm Springs looks beautiful...only problem I have is I'm scared to death of scorpions...are they a problem there...if I saw one in my house I would put it on the market fast immediately

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Mega, yes, we do have scorpions. I even shared a video about the scorpion in our yard a few months ago on this show. We’ve lived here for 20 years now and I’ve only seen three scorpions, so they are pretty rare, at least in our neighborhood. I know what you mean though, they are pretty scary. My mom was even stung by one! 😩

[@Prilavolus]

Truman Capote enjoyed early success with his 1948 novel "Other Voices, Other Rooms." Though not as provocative as his later work, it was a tremendous achievement for such a young author, and it contained more than its share of (veiled) gay references. The somewhat suggestive photo on the dust cover was controversial. The author looked like a little boy about to get into mischief. Accomplished authors have to be able to recycle reality into engaging fiction. With his famous swans, I think Capote grew lazy in exercising this editorial function, which brought him a lot of grief toward the end of his life.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for sharing this with us Prilavolus. 👍

[@Bazerkly]

I was a big fan of TRUMAN CAPOTE ! CAPOTE Swans was very disappointing..... I couldn't even finish the 1st episode. "Play an accordion and go to jail" 🤨

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi B, we felt the same way. Such a disappointment. But a few others have left comments saying they really liked it. It’s not funny? 🤪👍

[@ilanarhian]

So I guess you probably remember what was left of the hotel way back then ?

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

All I really remember is the tower and the section that it’s attached to. I think the pool was sad the middle where the grass is and the rest of the hotel is where the hospital now is. 😎👍

[@joshr9417]

So Truman lived in an already built home for 5 years and much later they decided to name it after him.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi Josh, I don’t know if he named it or if one of the other owners named it. It seems like the kind of thing he would do though. 😄👍

[@rockyroad-hq7hz]

I'd be nice to check if Tennessee Williams had a home in Palm Springs. Just to build a gay literally home tour of printed word giants.

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Hi RR, I don’t think he ever lived here and I’m not sure if he even ever visited. 🙁

[@U.S.A..]

My parents watched Lawrence welk show . I disliked it the best part of the show was the end where all the bubbles came out

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Lol, yeah the bubbles were always fun! 😆👍

[@johnbeckett8028]

Steve - When you say a celebrity has lived at a certain address do you mean that was their main residence? Or could that home be a seasonal home. Oh, yeah - glad to hear you're doing better. Thanks for posting such a great show. JCB

[@shawkitty2524]

Husband and I watched the entire series--we felt the first 3 episodes were great; however, the last half of the series became repetitive--the same problems of drugs and alcohol and the "swans" rejecting Capote after he betrayed their confidences to him. The last episode dealt almost exclusively with the ghost of Babe talking to him. We watched half of that last episode and then turned it off. The writers must have totally run out of ideas with the ghost visions!

[@theretiredlifewithsteve]

Thanks for your review S. 🙁