HOW MANY YEARS AGO???

Memories...

So 52 years ago this January, I had arranged for a group outing.  It was Julian's first time in Los Angeles and John had no idea what to do.  I had a few things on my list which of course included Disneyland.  But first, we were offered a tour around Paramount Studios.  One of the photos that has surfaced over the years is when we were shown a studio where they were rehearsing a new TV show called HAPPY DAYS!  It was a surprise to the cast when John walked in with his entourage.  It was exciting for everyone.  Cynthia and I decided to let father and son have their moments together.  Mal Evans came along too.

As we went from sound stage to sound stage, we were most excited to be on the set of THE ODD COUPLE.  We actually sat through a filming of a whole episode with the audience.  Back in those days, there were real live audience while these comedy shows were being filmed.  We met Tony Randall and Jack Klugman after the filming.  We also visited the set of Mannix, it starred Mike Connors.  I remember Julian having a photo taken with him.  As he did with a young Jodi Foster too.

It was a long day.  it was an exciting day for a little boy who just got off the plane from England.  I was very happy that the day went smoothly and I also had a very tired John on my hands!