Hi Lisa...
Just wanted to add my name to the growing list to be one of your dad's "Kids."
I ended up getting into TV as a newsman in Oklahoma, working in Ada, Lawton and Tulsa. I was so fascinated with your dad (and Ho-Ho the clown) that I guess TV was in my blood. Back in Amarillo now and still do some TV and work at the American Quarter Horse Association…even though I refer to it as the Circle Four Ranch…and very few people get the joke here. I know on occasion your father’s show was seen out here if people had a really good antennae back in the 60’s.
I almost got to meet your dad once. He was making an appearance (in Drummond I believe) and we went up to see him while visiting relatives. He walked by me as a kid of about 4 or 5 and according to my mom, I was devastated that he didn't seem to know me! Hard to explain to a kid why one of your hero's didn't know you on sight.
I recovered with no permanent scarring...and went on to find out that my Uncle actually got to go hunting with you day in the Panhandle (or at least, that's the story he told).
Anyway, good luck with your efforts in memory of your father. Anything we can do to help in your efforts, please don't hesitate to ask us. Keep your dad’s smile going…He and my Dad had that amazing smile with a kindness hidden behind it. They even resembled each other with their good looks and easy going way of making people feel at ease. It’s easy to see you’ve kept that smile going in your photos.
Steve Myers
AQHA Multimedia Projects Coordinator
Amarillo
TX
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