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John Sparling looks back at the career of Northwest Broadcasting Legend Don McCune
In his final interview for Comcast Cable TV's "Around Here," and in his 101st interview for the show before the demise of channel 76 on which it aired, John sits down with the widow of legendary Seattle broadcaster Don McCune in October 2008, for a look back at his extraordinary career from its beginnings in Fairbanks, Alaska, to the three very different television shows that he hosted in Seattle.
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John Sparling Interviews Talk Show Host Spud Goodman 5/99
มุมมอง 28516 ปีที่แล้ว
The Spud Goodman Show was a "talk show" that aired mainly in the Northwest, for many years, in a variety of formats. It was actually a spoof on talk shows in many ways, and John played a variety of characters on the show over the years. So, John thought it would be fun to have Spud on as a guest for his segment for "Around Here," the Comcast Cable news magazine show that airs in Tacoma, Washing...
John Sparling Hosts Video - Tacoma/Pierce Co. Crime Stoppers
มุมมอง 44416 ปีที่แล้ว
John tells about this very vital organization that helps to solve crimes utilizing the public's help, and by offering them a reward for the information they provide, if it leads to the arrest and felony charges filed on any suspect.
John Sparling Interviews Northwest Icon JP Patches - 1/22/08
มุมมอง 8K16 ปีที่แล้ว
John sits down with Chris Wedes also known as JP Patches for a rare glimpse of the man behind the makeup, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the first airing of the JP Patches show on KIRO TV on February 8th, 1958. It was the first live telecast for KIRO and was on the air for 23 years! This interview will air 6 nights a week for the entire month of February, on the cable news magazine ...
John Sparling Interviews Brian Tracey in August of 1999
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John interviews Brian Tracey, former co-host of KING5 TV's "Evening Magazine," about his new business venture, "Ride The Ducks of Seattle," where people can tour the city of Seattle on both land and water in one of his "Ducks." Segment originally aired in September of 1999 in Tacoma, Washington and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here."
John Sparling Tours McNeil Island Prison in April of 1998
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Situated off of the shores of Steilacoom, Washington, John learns what life is like on the only island operating prison since the closing of Alcatraz in 1963. Segment originally aired in May of 1998 on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here," seen in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding communities.
John Sparling Tours Linda Evans Home on September 28th, 2000
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During her "Dynasty years," and for some time thereafter, Linda Evans maintained a home in Lakewood, Washington, a suburb of Tacoma, on Gravelly Lake. When she decided to sell it, John Sparling and his crew were the first film crew given access to her home.
John Sparling Interviews True Crime Author Ann Rule 2/12/97
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In his first interview with New York Times best selling true crime author Ann Rule, Ann takes John down her path of progression, and tells him how she transitioned from being a Seattle police woman to becoming America's favorite true crime writer. She also tells him about her new book, "A Fever in the Heart, and Other True Cases." Interview originally aired in April of 1997 in Tacoma, Washingto...
John Sparling Interviews Comic Legend Phyllis Diller 6/8/07
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John interviews Phyllis Diller on the occasion of her 90th birthday, at her home in Brentwood, California. Interview aired in Tacoma, Washington on Comcast Cable channel 76 throughout the month of July in honor of Ms. Diller's 90th birthday on July 17th. Check local listings for "Around Here." Interview is also available On-Demand throughout all of Western Washington ,to all Comcast subscribers.
John Sparling Interviews Doc Severinsen on 1/21/00
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John interviews Doc about his lengthy career as he passes through Tacoma, Washington and serves as guest conductor for one night, with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Segment originally aired in Tacoma, Washington and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable TV's "Around Here."
John Sparling's 2nd Interview with Author Ann Rule - 1/19/99
มุมมอง 13K17 ปีที่แล้ว
In his second interview with New York Times best selling true crime author Ann Rule, John talks with Ann about two of her most recent books.. "The End of the Dream," and "Bitter Harvest." Interview originally aired in February 1999 in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here."

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  • @patrickmichael3384
    @patrickmichael3384 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss seeing these Crime Stoppers PSA announcements after Motorweek on KBTC PBS channel 28.

  • @MaxiMeixner
    @MaxiMeixner 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    linda when I see you or john forsythe I regret that this time is over. You two are the couple, even if it was only on TV, a couple that reflects what love should look like. I love you both so much

  • @missmonster2066
    @missmonster2066 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My rapist father was there in the 80's. I fucking hate that bastard. They let him out but he's dead now. He should have never been released but hey man, the 80's were wild. This shit was ignored until a fucker was charged at least 3 or 4 times and even then the sentences were shit.

  • @hithere1590
    @hithere1590 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to see John out and about in Seattle. He always was nice and courteous.

  • @lindaadams3622
    @lindaadams3622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the house she rented to Dolly Parton in California? I didn't think she sold her ranch in Oregon. The kitchen looks identical to the one she had in her house on the ranch though.

  • @sp2435
    @sp2435 ปีที่แล้ว

    So funny!

  • @Feisenbach
    @Feisenbach ปีที่แล้ว

    Americans really have a poor taste.

  • @ashleymarie7452
    @ashleymarie7452 ปีที่แล้ว

    My bullshit detector pegged out. Rick Jordan was lying out his ass!

  • @Dark-Sentences
    @Dark-Sentences 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love that lady

  • @TheCream14
    @TheCream14 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the nicest/greatest guys to bless our Northwest. Yes, I was on his show like hundreds of others and JP treated each kid like he knew you personally. TV certainly will never be the same.

  • @charleswinokoor6023
    @charleswinokoor6023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait a minute. He says he’s completely satisfied with how his new recording turned out and makes a brief reference to the musicians on the date. And you don’t ask him to identify any of them? Just because you didn’t think of that follow up question beforehand is no excuse.

  • @charleswinokoor6023
    @charleswinokoor6023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait

  • @sandifiggiani1980
    @sandifiggiani1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi john let me introduce my self my real name is tony Figgiani my stage name was Tony Gerard I had the honor of appearing with this wonderfull lady at Caesar’s town and country club Rochester my 1977 year I was her opening act what a thrill As an up and coming singer phyills was impressed With the way I sang she said to me when I came off stage without a rehearsal with 17 musicians You. Were great I was very happy to hear that from her what a great lady I never thought this could Happen to me she also knew that I appeared with Rodney dangerfield 10 times at his club in New York City I never will forget how nice she was to me This is a true story Thank you Phyills Love Tony Gerard I live in Tamarac Florida

  • @BlackWolf6420
    @BlackWolf6420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That awkward look she had at the very end

  • @OtsdarvaOS
    @OtsdarvaOS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is like looking into the past.

  • @garycarpenter2980
    @garycarpenter2980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great wonderful woman, one of my favorites

  • @novembersky3749
    @novembersky3749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    she worth 50 something millions! bet shes happy camper!!

  • @juneandrews4378
    @juneandrews4378 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t hear a word he is saying.

  • @crimsonwolf9099
    @crimsonwolf9099 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    JP & Bob Newman were brilliant ad libbing comics that took what could have been a short lived humdrum "paycheck job" and turned it all into a major force of fun and inspiration for the North West. These guys created something truly special and touched thousands of lives as they did it. They deserve their status of treasured icons.

  • @waynekennedy2096
    @waynekennedy2096 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is no longer in use now.

    • @jealynnreese7094
      @jealynnreese7094 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it were u from? It's a sex offenders get to luve on the islan

  • @bobbyd4404
    @bobbyd4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Linda kept the home almost identical to how my grandma had it. Those chairs in the dining area. I can never forget those.

  • @cazpk6840
    @cazpk6840 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing writer and woman RIP Ann.

  • @kendrathompson8442
    @kendrathompson8442 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not a mansion 😂😂. Omg, it's a typical house for that part of Lakewood. The mansions are on the other side of town, where I grew up.

    • @bobbyd4404
      @bobbyd4404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is 100% a Mansion. I believe one of the biggest on the lake. Take it from someone's who been there many many times, it's a mansion

    • @Madrespect
      @Madrespect ปีที่แล้ว

      Riiiiiight. Because typical homes have 1200 sq ft master suites.

  • @janglee8523
    @janglee8523 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like full house episode showing credits :)

  • @glindaparkerman6646
    @glindaparkerman6646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the house

  • @bobbyd4404
    @bobbyd4404 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The most awkward handshake at 1:23. What's crazy is my family used to own this home. The Christmas tree we had in that living room was EPIC

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was a kid I would beg to stay up late when she was on tv. She was hilarious.

  • @KeatShadows
    @KeatShadows 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, this is a terrific video and I enjoyed it so much that I forwarded it to my friends.

    • @johnsparling3182
      @johnsparling3182 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess that point has been made very clear here.. I agree.. I wasn't the one who mixed it. Most of what we did turned out pretty good... Sorry you had to endure it like this..

    • @KeatShadows
      @KeatShadows 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Sparling, sorry I was so grippe, you did a terrific job and I did enjoy seeing the house. You did a great job and I am changing my comment to a total approval.

  • @billykuan
    @billykuan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exploration Northwest was on TV KOMO4 my whole young life. It seemed no limits to our outbacks and small communities, tradition was fun and wild maybe dangerous and this show did it all.

  • @TeresaR966
    @TeresaR966 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the "Swingin' the Blues" cd. It is excellent. One of my favorite discs. :)

  • @mariejoseeboivin123
    @mariejoseeboivin123 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Francais svp

  • @fyourfeelings3946
    @fyourfeelings3946 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cry when i realize ive read everything she ever wrote and there is no more..thanks for the stories

  • @lisabradford8180
    @lisabradford8180 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    rest in peace, ann. i'll always be a fan of yours :)

  • @853alcazar
    @853alcazar 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I worked and lived there 75-80, actually loved my job fixing the boats and operating them and got paid for it.

  • @toma419
    @toma419 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there 96-97 and remember the great view of Rainier from the yard!

  • @JhonathanFree
    @JhonathanFree 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music is too loud.

  • @rozdarley4790
    @rozdarley4790 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    She 90yrs old here- raised 5 kids-started her career at 40yrs-lived here since 1965-housewife never killed anyone-why take a chance she says-Bobs her mentor!Her autobiog is called 'Lampshde in a whorehouse' must read.Colourful wig room-her wedding ring turned her body green.Entertain to the (3 to 80yrs audience) dont show off is her mantra-she likes Rozanne Barr Jack Benny.

  • @lekkki1
    @lekkki1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phyllis Diller and Lucille Ball were such ground-breakers for women in comedy and in the show-biz industry. I was too young to watch them when they were in their heydeys, but I watched their re-runs and films and just loved them. Many generations of comedians (male and female) owe everything to these two women.

  • @MusicLover80able
    @MusicLover80able 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely one of Ann Rule's most interesting books I've ever read.

  • @JamesMcNeil1000
    @JamesMcNeil1000 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it bad to be proud that i come from the family that owned this island? this is very interesting what im finding out about my family's past.

  • @seandeyoung01
    @seandeyoung01 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have unlimited respect for this woman. She is a legend for ever!

  • @Itellitlikeiseeit
    @Itellitlikeiseeit 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the last 1 1/2 years, I have become a huge Ann Rule fan. She writes the stories as if I were watching it in a movie. I will continue to read her books. Thanks Ann.

  • @TubaBuddha
    @TubaBuddha 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved her work, whenever I saw her. I hope she is enjoying her transition and is surrounded by family and friends.

  • @KentuckyRanger
    @KentuckyRanger 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless Phyllis and her family. She had a wonderful life and was such an iconic comedian. Allot of modern comedians could learn allot from her as well as other icons like Red Skellton.

  • @robwill0322
    @robwill0322 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Phyllis for making life funny!!!

  • @RhiannanAR1
    @RhiannanAR1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great lady. I've tears running down my face because this beautiful person brought so much joy to me for many, many years. She was one of God's gifts to us. RIP, Phyllis. ♥

  • @111johnnoll
    @111johnnoll 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh phyllis we will miss you! You have made me laugh for 40 years, We will miss you RIP.

  • @FadingHippie
    @FadingHippie 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my childhood friends actually lived next door to her! We once lost a hula hoop in her yard (went right through the gates.

  • @rubydawn1
    @rubydawn1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love her books and she seems so down to earth easy to see why people want to talk to her.

  • @baconbeard20
    @baconbeard20 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, this is Dennis Sparling son of Robert and Agnes Sparling; my cousin is Chuck and Visenta Sparling--there son Cappy Sparling. I graduated Bellevue High School 62--are we related? my TH-cam is next to yours.