Kathryn Beaumont

Bumped into Kathryn Beaumont while wandering around Disneyland one day. I was lucky to recognize her- but really I recognized her voice first, and then figured out who she was. She was really nice and we had a great chat. My first inclination was to see if I could ride the Alice In Wonderland dark ride with her- but she and her group had just gone on that attraction. So I had her sign the only thing I could find at the park that was Alice-related. It turns out to be a nice memory of a very nice encounter at Disneyland!

Bob Clampett

Bob Clampett is a legend. And a good speller. He made a memorable visit to Cal State Long Beach- showing 16mm prints of his films and entertaining between reels. He wasn't in a big lecture hall or anything, he was perched at the front of a regular classroom- ready for questions- and basking in the affection of all the college students who looked up to him as a genius. Great stuff!

Virginia Davis

Here's a lovely Disney-related autograph from Virginia Davis. She was the FIRST star at the Disney Studios, appearing in the animated Alice Comics short films. She was personally directed by Uncle Walt, and was a star quite some time BEFORE Mickey made the scene. A gracious and sweet lady. More Disney stuff to come, so be sure to check back soon!

Badfinger

Another snappy autograph from my endless archives. This one is from Joey Molland of Badfinger who graciously signed the cover of my sheet music folio of The Magic Christian. Thank you, Joey!

Eric Idle and Neil Innes

Me and Neil Innes at McCabe's.

This is Eric Idle and Kevin Nealon. They were at the premier of the Rutles II. Neil Innes wasn't there.

Jimmy Stewart

Here is a swell memory of meeting Jimmy Stewart at the opening gala for the Henry Fonda Theatre. The autograph is a bit light, but if you click on the photo you see it a lot better. ALL the stars were there that evening, and I met them all- Cesar Romero, Debbie Reynolds, Dorothy Lamour....
I did NOT get to meet Gene Kelly, but that's life. I chatted with Charo and sat next to Howard Hessman. I will leave the funny story about Cesar Romero in the men's room for another day......

Birthday Cake Polka

You can't say I was cheap this Christmas. Here is a FINE gift from me to you- the actual sheet music for the unforgettable song Birthday Cake Polka. Sometimes called Put Another Candle On My Birthday Cake, this was sent to me by Sheriff John himself. Just print this out and whip out a copy when those goons at the Red Lobster try to sing some funky, generic dirge to celebrate your natal day- and DEMAND they sing this instead.
You're welcome.