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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where In The City? (2011 Season)

« on: November 12, 2011, 03:44:04 AM »

Somewhere north of Lake Silver with some other CC leftovers getting ready to be shipped to Stone Mountain for a paint job and display.

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Branson Talk / Re: What do the "stars" say about Branson?

« on: November 08, 2011, 01:58:43 AM »

Yeah Junior, the Hee Haw theater was open during the visit when I met Kenny Price and saw Lulu Roman in Rockaway.  That was my first visit to Branson and I remember really wanting to go to that show but being discouraged when I was told that the real stars of Hee Haw only made occasional appearances at the theater and that the show there featured non-tv talent.  Now I hear from you that Grandpa Jones and the whole bunch were all regulars there.  That reallly jacks my jaws.  I think I'll get it over it though.  I've had too many good times in Branson -- missing one awesome piece of Americana won't leave me bitter.  I can't believe they made only 50k a year for that show.  I know there was a pretty big cast and all but it sounds to me like someone may have been getting a raw deal.  Thats showbiz though.  You can bet someone was getting a lot more than 50k a year for sure.

That quote about Ned Flanders running Vegas was a great one.  I had forgotten about it.  I'd love to see the King of the Hill episode.

Watching that Craig Ferguson clip and hearing Lewis talk about his current gig in Reno at a casino makes me wonder what kind of entertainment the Branson casino would have had.  Black could have probably pulled off a show in that environment. 

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Branson Talk / Re: What do the "stars" say about Branson?

« on: November 06, 2011, 09:57:47 PM »

I met Kenny Price of Hee Haw fame in Rockaway Beach 20 or so years ago and he was pretty excited about the go karts and the "strip" that was there, as was I.  He was buying tickets and I got to see Lulu Roman driving a go kart which was pretty funny as her kart was moving quite a bit slower than the others.  Not only was Kenny excited, but he was very friendly.  I also met Tom Jones in line for Fire in the Hole during a visit in 1994, and he too mentioned that he didn't realize how much they had "here" (meaning SDC, I took it).  I didn't realize it was Tom Jones (I didn't even know who Tom Jones was), but my wife at the time identified him.     He was also very friendly.  Looking back,  I just can't be sure it was even Tom Jones.  Not that I can't belive my then wife, but I would think Tom Jones would have a hard time visiting SDC on a crowded day as just an ordinary visitor.  It was probably just an impersonator.  It was definitely Kenny Price and Lulu Roman in Rockaway though.  Not exactly Frank Sinatra but there ya go.


Here's a skit from the sketch comedy show, "Mr. Show" that starred David Cross and Bob Odenkirk that appeared on HBO back in the late 90's.  They seem to suggest Branson is at least a nice regional destination for seniors to visit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ES7ChMpqiM

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where In The City? (2011 Season)

« on: October 31, 2011, 05:34:51 PM »

River Blast is my guess.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where In The City? (2011 Season)

« on: October 30, 2011, 12:30:50 AM »

I think Rube can actually identify individual trees in the City.  At least I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where In The City? (2011 Season)

« on: October 24, 2011, 11:50:54 PM »

I haven't seen a Silver Dollar sky in many moons, but I'm guessin' the General Store.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where In The City? (2011 Season)

« on: October 10, 2011, 01:49:56 AM »

Why I guess that might be the White River Mercantile?  But one too many trips down Buzzsaw Falls may be clouding my memory.