Famous People in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Glendale / Red Skelton, Gutzon Borglum & More
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 เม.ย. 2023
- Jeff visits the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California where he finally found the crypt of Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum, composer Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Red Skelton and Sid Grauman. He also checks out the Wee Kirk of the Heather Chapel on the cemetery grounds where Ronald Reagan married Jane Wyman.
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Red Skeleton was such a class act!
His life was really tragic in many ways. Three marriages, son dies, ex wife kills herself.
Also a Master Mason and Shriner clown too.
My Grandfather liked Red Skelton.
One needs to visit the Red Skelton Museum in his hometown of Vincinnes, IN. The house he grew up in is right across the field.
@@spokanetomcat1 Red Sekelton considered himself a clown first, comedian second.
Red Skelton always ended his show with “God Bless”, it was amazing, he was a good human.
Jeff and Sarah are the best and always have been I've been hooked on them for years nobody compares Jeff and Sarah Love the program would not miss it for the world! Your number one fan Lou Martell
Thank you to our good friend Lou! Bless you!
"And God bless ", classic closing of the Red Skelton Show. Never forgot that.
Thank you for showing this. Each time I have visited Forest Lawn - this mausoleum has been locked up tight. I appreciate seeing this!
My wife and I took her mom and dad to this Forest Lawn in Glendale. Her mom was a huge fan of Clark Gable who’s in the Great Mausoleum. As a favor to her, the attendant ushered us to his resting place. Her dad was an avid reader of western writer Louis L’Amour. His grave is just outside the Great Mausoleum to the right as you’re facing the entrance. The attendant asked him if he was a fan. When he said yes she offered him a Louis L’Amour book that she said his family offers to his fans. He actually found one he didn’t yet own. It was a memorable experience. Thank you Jeff for this walk down memory lane.
I love Red Skelton. I used to watch the Red Skelton show with my dad every week. They sure don't make them like him any more. R I P Mr. Skelton.
Loved Red Skelton ❤
You'd love his museum in Vincennes, IN.
He could perform comedy without being raunchy. Unlike some of the more modern day comedians.
My dad and I always loved Red Skelton. He believed in clean wholesome comedy. RIP Red and Richard Jr.
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Wholesome comedy , you are so right
The stain glass windows, sculptures and paintings are gorgeous. In such a sad place, it gives you a sense of peace.
It really reminds us of a fancy art museum in places!
Oh what a beautiful voice Russ Colombo had! And what a tragic loss bless him! I’m in the U.K., but learning so many interesting things on your videos Jeff, Thankyou so much…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙋♀️💕
I was just reading the memoirs of a comedian named Jimmy Kennedy, and he spoke fondly of Red Skelton. “Keep it clean, Jimmy.” That was Red’s advice to Jimmy about how to make his act big in the industry. (That advice would definitely not work today, sadly.) I’ve always loved Red’s films, and his show, I consider him one of the absolute funniest comedians of all-time. And it seems he was just as nice a man as he was a funny comedian. Thank you for sharing your trip to his grave with us.
It is one of the most beautiful cemeteries there is. My oldest son is buried there, a victim of an off road accident at age 20. Thanks for the guided tour.
Wow such a tragic loss. Sorry you had to endure the loss of a son. My heart goes out to you.
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Sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace
My heart goes out to you
So sorry.
Hi Sarah and Jeff loved loved all of it I love Red skeleton home since I was a little kid needs to watch his show with my mother she loved him my mother also loved Ronald Reagan she thought he was a great man and yes him and Jane were a great looking couple and it is history in the making when you're walking along there where Ronald and Jane walked it is something to think of how many years ago was that pretty far back right I see you were in the rain there I hope you didn't get too wet thank you for the history walkthrough I enjoy it as always and thank you for all the hard work involved you are great! love and hugs to you both stay dry.❤❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🙋
Wow ! What a beautiful place. Thanks especially for showing Red Skeletons tomb. And thanks for pushing through the rain.
Red Skelton was one of my favorites back in the day, it’s nice to see videos of places I won’t get to see in person.
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Meet Taylor and Burton many years ago when they were here filming a movie. They stayed at a local Drs. house here in Chico, CA and I guess in a drunken argument they trashed his house. But still glad I had the chance to meet and actually speak with Elizabeth Taylor. 😊
Thank you for this my favorite is Red Skelton. Think he was terrific. You do a great job.
Thank you, Thomas! I didn’t mention that Red entertained one of my great uncles who were in Europe fighting in WWII!
@@jbenziggy did you know red Skelton was on the air on his show when he found out that his son had passed away at least that’s what I heard and he continued the show
@@thomasconnors6755 how tragic if true. I lost my cousin Sandra to the same damned disease and she was also 10.
Great production. Enjoyed the tour. Loved the Red Skelton show as a young child.
My grandparents had a large picture of the Last Supper in their kitchen. Way back we were there for a family dinner. My cousin looked at the picture and said “there’s Jesus and the boys!” Happy Easter Jeff and Sarah!
Nice tour Jeff. When I lived the during the 80's I knew about the cemeteries but I never toured them. However I did like the LA County Arboretum and The Huntington Library in Pasadena, Ca. I miss LA and San Diego 👍
As a kid we lived in the "Adam's Hill" area of Glendale and if you stood in our backyard and looked up you could see the back wall of Forest Lawn which was a few streets above us. It was all well and fine until you were out back at night and your older brother would tell you how at night all the ghosts of those buried there would get up and walk around.
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You probably saw my brother and sister with their friends running around the place at night dodging the security guards back in the day right before Halloween. There was a hole under the wall they would slide under and go in as dares to find famous graves at night and touch them. They did say they saw what looked like greenish mist moving around on the grounds. They never stayed long enough to see if it was a trick of the light. I lived in the neighborhood between, San Fernando Blvd and Glendale Ave, behind the Seelys Furniture store right next to the underpass and railroad tracks on Gardena Ave. I could see the cross on top of The Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection from my bedroom lit up at night. Watched them change it from a cross to a star every Christmas season and back after New Year's.
@Dan M I remember that star!! Oh I'm glad my brother and friends didn't know about the hole in the wall. So then were you a Tornado, or a Nitro?
We lived in the mariposa area at the top of Boynton st…my friend from across the street and I used to run around FL when we could…
Jay Sebring's funeral was also held at Wee Kirk in August 1969. His service was in the afternoon and Sharon Tate's was earlier that morning at Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills.
I think the rain added a nice touch. Even in death you can’t get close to Michael Jackson. I remember my parents watching Falcon Crest and my dad telling us that was the Presidents ex wife.
That’s a beautiful cemetery that’s very well kept. Thank you for the history lesson!
And though they split and lived long lives. Neither ever said an unkind word about the other.
Class.
@@michaelplunkett8059 He needed to have said unkind words about the celebs. Make it more interesting!
I don't want to get to mj grave.
Thank you for sharing about 5-6 yrs ago I went to visit my mother and brought me there and Hollywood forever and boy I never realized how massive fl Glendale is but absolutely amazing.. that stain glass if last supper is so impressive in person.. thanks again for sharing
It might have been short but as always very entertaining and thank you for dealing with the rain for our entertainment
My Grandfather taught me to drive there. He said there was no traffic and if I crashed Grandma's Caddy we were in the right place. LOL. My Dad is also buried there. It is a beautiful place.
It is a beautiful place!!! Lots of people are creeped out by cemeteries but this place is like a park and very serene.
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Thank you very much. Wishing you both peace and happiness
Thanks very much! Blessings to you and yours!
I visited Forest Lawn Glendale every Sunday following church services for decades. A vast and most fascinating landmark. The list of notables resting there is almost innumerable. In the Grand Mausoleum are also W.C. Fields and Hopalong Cassidy and the incorrupt remains of a prominent Spiritual figure. The wealth of interesting stuctures, art and views make it a must see for anyone passing by the Los Angeles area.
Oh, how I loved Red Skelton !! His clown paintings were displayed In a gallery in Hawaii for many years. I remember Summers there stopping by to see them. The sketch he made for you is priceless ! Great video today Jeff and Sarah. So enjoyed it ! Happy Easter ! ❤
Another fabulous comment, Suzanne! My videos always seem to bring back good and forgotten memories that folks have! I appreciate you sharing yours. And happy Easter to you too!
Many of his paintings are now displayed in his museum in Vincinnes, IN.
Happy Easter! Thanks for documenting this!
I and my wife were married here on 14 Nov 1971 - Wee Kirk O' the Heather
Waitin for this. Been up since 5 am
Hi Dave! What got you up so early?
@@jbenziggy habit! A bad one… haha. But seriously, going golfing. Have a great day you guys
It really is a lovely place. I'm always amazed at the research you do and all the pictures you find to bring the history back to life. Thank you.
What an impressive structure! It certainly is a GREAT Mausoleum! I love the painting of the Crucifixion...an appropriate reminder seeing as how it is Resurrection Sunday. I always loved Mary Boland's performance in " The Women". I didn't know that Sid Grauman had a second theater...interesting. Thank you, Jeff, for another great video. 😇💕❤
Wonderful video! You missed Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, but bringing in Russ Columbo with his great looks and voice made up for it. Mary Boland was a fun actress and yes Red Skelton! Before he died, I was privileged to sit within three feet of Mr. Skelton at a restaurant. I will never forget it. He was so polite and very friendly with the Staff.
To Mr. Skelton....Good night, and may God bless.
Love the graveyard tours. Some of these final resting places are an absolute work of art.
Great video! Thanks for including Mary Boland and Russ Columbo. Mostly forgotten today, but were great performers. Red Skeleton was amazing!
Happy Easter guys Jeff and Sarah I hope you guys find all of the eggs the Easter bunny hid ps. Good video THANK you Frank from montana......
The movie Blue Thunder has a line stating the stealth mode of their helicopter as being as quiet as Forest Lawn.---The beauty of that place was enhanced by the rain. Blessings to you & yours today.
That is a beautiful cemetery. There is a museum at the top of the hill. Thanks for sharing.
April 10, 1965 my wife and I were married in the Wee Kirk O the Heather Chapel. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. My grand parents an aunt and uncle are also buried at Forrest Lawn Glendale. As usual a great video. 😊💕
The whole place is a masterpiece. Thanks for the tour.💜
I really enjoyed this, Jeff. What a history the place has, with famous individuals from many fields, including performers/ artists, musicians, scientists, to future politicians... excellent video, as always 👏🙏🏼🎵🌈
Kudos re your visit and also having not been given the boot. I was there a week ago and, apart from visiting those graves mentioned here, I also had the privilege to see those others in the film world: actors Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Jean Harlow, Norma Shearer and Keenan Wynn; character actors Charley Grapewin and Henry Travers; comedians W. C. Fields, Ed Wynn and Harold Lloyd; and producers David O. Selznick and Irving Thalberg. I noted Michael Jackson's from a distance, but it is currently cordoned off w/ drapery and therefore blocked from sight. (I happen to own a columbarium niche in the GM, whereby I have a legitimate purpose to enter the hallowed halls therein.)
All of these great people with dignity and grace we need them today.
We need to go back to judging people by the character not by there opinion.
Thanks for another great video. 🤗
Another outstanding production! Happy Easter
We appreciate the nice review! Happy Easter to you too, Mel!
So many fascinating, historical people. So many interesting stories. Great job, Jeff! I miss Red Skelton. I actually got to see him in person, performing in Las Vegas Ceasar's Palace in 1987.
Wow, that is something to tell the grandkids! It's sad how many people people are oblivious to our past though!
Thank you Jeff for your wonderful documentary about forest lawn Glendale where my beloved father is buried!
My mom's friend was married in that church at night. Scared the daylights out of me. Ronald Reagan married Nancy at The Little Brown Church of the valley in Studio City, CA, where my folks were married. Great tour! thanks for taking us along. Te rain made it special...
It's always a pleasure to hear about past celebrities and where their final resting places are located. You do an excellent job in presenting these great videos. 👍
Thank you very much! You honor us!
Thank you - Happy Easter to the both of you and your families!❤️👌
Thank you! Happy Easter to you and yours!
I loved Red Skeleton. Great video Jeff.
I love how you do the history of your videos. Good job
Thank you very much, Jill! I often learn much when I research all these folks!
Very beautiful grounds and peaceful. I loved Red Skelton. Loved his show. I also loved when he got the giggles during a skit. So funny. Perfect church for a wedding. Ronald Regan was a great man. 👍 Thanx Jeff.
Much appreciated, Red! Thanks so much!
Hollywood Graveyard quality production 👌🏻
There was a art gallery that Red Skeltons paintings. I always have love sad face clowns, but he was the very best. I wanted a painting but could not afford it. Truly an honor to see his final resting place. That Church was amazing and hearing the history was awesome.
I love your cemeteries tours! It’s my favorite part of your vlog! Always so interesting and lot of history! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹🙋♀️
Happy Easter Jeff! 🌷🐇🕊🥚
Hi Lila in Italy! Glad to hear from you this Easter Day! Hope you liked this video! Blessings to you!
I actually lived down the street from that cemetery for 27 years. I thought all those buildings were off limits. You do such an amazing job. I love your channel.
Thank you for taking us; I loved the tour and your explanations. I especially loved the Wee church! How beautiful! Would love to see the inside some day perhaps. Thank you again, Jeff. God bless…..🌝
I always enjoy your videos. Never miss one. Thanks for all you do.
I appreciate that! Thanks!!
always look forward to your videos Jeff happy Easter you you both 👊🏻👏🏼
Thanks 👍 happy Easter to you as well!
I loved this video alot. So glad you came out with a new one because i have watched everything. I loved Red Skelton. I'm old so i love all the movie stars. Thank you and Sarah
I’ve seen other videos of this cemetery and you covered people that the others didn’t. I saw a video of Stan Laurels funeral where Dick Van Dyke gave the eulogy and, I think, it was in that church. As always very well done!
I’m happy that Red Skelton buried his next wife with their son. She never got over the loss of her boy. I’m happy that he is buried with them. God Rest their Souls. I hope she finally found peace.
It says a lot about what kind of a man he was ❤
Thank you showing this video. I just had my wife interred there. I also moved my Mom & Dad to be with her on Friday. The staff at FL are very gracious & kind. My Dad's service was held in the chapel you showed. Thank you again for another great video...Take care
I enjoy the history lesson, I live a block away from the cemetery 👍
That is very nice. Do you ever visit the cemetery?
Thanks for taking me on the tour.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for all the hard work you put into the videos. You speak so clearly. I’ve learned a lot of history from your channel….duh..History Channel ….thank you again. I really enjoy Sarah she’s a gem…
I enjoyed this very much, Jeff. You never fail to inform and entertain me. I had a busy Holy week and missed this video. I'm glad it stayed up, so I could see it today.
Fond memories of the golden days of Hollywood. Those will never be repeated, for sure.
Hope you didn't catch a cold from running around in the rain. Hello to Sarah too.
God bless you and yours and thanks for the tour and the history.
Hi! We were just fine at the cemetery that day! Thank you for watching!!! God bless you too!
Hi..... Hope the two of you are having a great Holiday weekend. Thank you for this well researched video. Please keep these superb videos coming.
Unusual for rain to fall in SoCal! worked on San Fernando Road in Glendale close to where the 134 and the I-5 intersect.
You are educated and have the ability to enrich the subject , thanks
We like this video very much, thanks for the great in depth history and risking life and limb to share with us.
Central California watching
It's so nice to be back watching your video's again.
I've some heart issues I've been dealing with in the last 2 years but Thanks To God I'm fine now.
Thank you for your video's.
2 notable Hoosiers are Red Skelton born July 18, 1913, Vincennes, IN and Michael Joseph Jackson born August 29, 1958, Gary, IN. Thanks for a very interesting video.
Such a beautiful cemetery and that church-amazing!!!!
Red Skelton was such a good man..I had never heard that about his son and his Ex-Wife, what a shame...RIP Red, You'll Always Be Remembered
Beautiful even in the rain. Thanks for all the hard work!
What a beautiful place! All of the history. Appreciate you tolerating the weather Jeff. As always thank you for taking us on the adventure.
This is the best video I’ve have seen on TH-cam regarding cemeteries. Your focus being the life history and not the death or grave.. Much appreciated.
Hey Jeff, another great one. I think the rain adds something to the visit in a good way. Cheers, buddy 👍
It does! Thanks John!
Absolutely the best history program in the world would watch any other besides Jeff and Sarah history hunters. Your number one fan forever! Lou Martell
Wonderful episode.
Learned something new. Thank you
My great grandfather buried inside there. It's beautiful.
What an awesome beautiful building , protecting incredible history.
It really is! Thanks! You must be binge watching our channel! Lol
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for the presentation I always appreciate the hard work required
So nice of you! Thanks!!!
Nice job Jeff.
Thanks Dan!
Such a serene and beautiful place. I never knew about Ronald Reagan being married there so something new learned. Thank You for making this!
Glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! Did you see your name at the end?
@@jbenziggy I sure did!!!
@@greyghostjay we really appreciate your donations. Thank you again.
@@jbenziggy I wish I could give all the time.
@@greyghostjay we are honored by what you can do, never feel obligated!
Thanks Jeff for another informative video. Keep 'em coming!!
Thanks, will do!
Thank you! Well done and appreciate your videos. ❤
You are so welcome!
Oh Jeff, I know it's rude to brag, but I have to brag of the fact that my mom and I were WAY ahead of everybody else. I was about 15 - so this would be around 1975 - when my mom's boyfriend very matter-of-factly said how many famous people were seemingly buried at Forest Lawn Glendale. Mom suggested we should go, walk around, and see what we find. And we found plenty - the mausoleum was open to the public at that time. But obviously it caught on and the place was being overran with souvenir hunters forcing it to be shut off from the public. So obviously my timing was good. As for the this video, when I saw the Wee Kirk O'The Heather church, an idea came to me that I'm pitching to you. Yes, there was a ton of famous funerals there. But one in particular stands out. This person is either pretty much forgotten about or pushed into the background that nobody realizes the extent of his popularity when he died. Were you aware that this was the site of the funeral of......Will Rogers? As far as I know, the record still holds - but Will Rogers holds the record for the most flowers sent to Forest Lawn Glendale. They estimated that approximately 70,000 people walked by his casket when it was on display near the gate for 5 hours, and that the crowds were so respectful that no police were needed. At the same time his funeral was being held in this little church (attended by just family and close friends), the Hollywood Bowl was holding a memorial service. Every seat was filled - and there are 17,000 seats. And that goes for the rest of the country. Memorial services were held all across the U.S. and all reported full capacities. You should do a video on just the reaction to Will Rogers death. Oh, and he was interred in the Great Mausoleum for 9 years until a special made mausoleum was built at his Memorial Museum in Oklahoma. He was exhumed in 1944 and sent to Oklahoma where he now rests. And guess what? You said things in this video I did not know - so heck, I still have a lot to learn. Hehehe.
Happy ester. Thanks for sharing
Glad I got an armchair view of this great mausoleum. I'll never see it in my lifetime. This viewing is the next best thing.
Thank you very much Carolyn. I’m glad that you enjoyed this video with us.
Thank you , Jeff and Happy Easter! You made me feel better as always. You have that gift… uplifting us and allowing us to just be happy to be in your company. Red Skelton was marvelous. What a stoic man to take his dear son on that trip. His son was absolutely darling. I’m glad the three of them are entombed there together. Dad, Mom and all of us kids would watch his show every week. Dad laughed so hard. My family also has the utmost respect for Ronald Reagan. Dad would get tears watching is press addresses. Wow!! Easter is such a blessing, and thank you so much for being a blessing to me
Another great video, enjoyed every minute of it.
Glad to hear it! Thank you for letting us know, Deborah!
Always loved Red Skelton. Interesting and informative video as always!
The rain is so beautiful .
A period of innocence: we are not as innocent now, but being wiser, allows to see the world clearer. To those who have departed, RIP. ✝️💐
Trank you Jeff for another great adventure !
Thanks Fred! Glad you enjoyed it!