Truck Stop Borgnine: Ernest Borgnine Pays Respect to Truckers USA
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- In Iowa, Ernie and crew park The Sunbum at a truck stop along the way. His unmistakable voice and presence really livens up the day for road weary truckers. Ernie signs autographs for everyone, and shakes hands like a politician. Quinton McHale for President! "Remember, with this--and a buck and a quarter--you can get on a bus."
My father worked at an upscale restaurant in New Orleans for 50 years. Earnest Borgnine was a regular there, he would always insist on my father to be his waiter. They became good friends throughout the years and would always speak in Italian with my father right there in the dining room. I still have an autographed picture of him with words “to my good friend Sergio”. I remember my father saying that man had a handshake like a vice grip! And my father was a very strong guy himself! He looks strong, even his voice was strong in this video. They were both good men, I’m sure they are laughing and carrying on in heaven right now.
When did he pass away?
carlorocky A
I read 2012, but he lived to be 95- not bad! I'm thinking these videos were made in the '90s.
Carlcrocky, my dad was from New Haven, and Ernie was from North Haven, and my dad always said Ernie was such a regular guy, never acted like he was a movie star!! What a great man!! We could use a few more like him in Hollywood today!!
@@MrTigre6 we could use a few like him in this crazy world today,period.
When stationed in Germany, He came to our base. He was like a kid in a toy store climbing in and out of our tanks. He stopped at every table at lunch ( over 100) and talked to everyone there. What a great man.
Where exactly in Germany and about what date?
@Pauly Gambino I thought so. But I needed verification from a person like you
@Spirit CrossWind Graf was a blast! Hohenfels sucked tho, nothing but mud every cycle. 3/64 AR '90-92
Awesome
He served in the Navy twice. Before WW2 and after Pearl Harbor.
Who could dislike this,a true human,not like these people today.
Love guy watchn movies now .miss him lots R.I.P
My mom was having trouble setting up a baby stroller for me when we lived in Burbank (I was one year old) when Ernest was walking by and helped her out. I wrote him a letter twenty years later when I heard the story and he wrote me back thanking me and included a personalized autographed picture. This guy was one class act human being.
I used to run into him at the Sav-On Drugs on Ventura Blvd. and Laurel Canyon in Studio City. That was back in the McHale's Navy days.
We met Earnest Borgnine once, he came down to the station to say hello to all the police working the nightshift during some movie he was shooting a few blocks up the way, such a nice, genuine soul!
Probably never met such a world famous celebrity who was so tuned into everyday folk, he's got a heart for the common man, that's what makes him a rare gem and such a true American icon.
He was 78 yrs old here and look how strong he still is and how fast he walks. This a classic example of some who stayed young there whole lives long and he lived another 17 yrs after this to be 95!
Check your math. 2012 + 17 = 2029, 12 years from now.
Jeffry Blackmon THIS VIDEO PROJECT WITH HIS SON, WAS FILMED IN 1995. PLEASE DO YOUR MATH. 1995+17= 2012. THE YEAR MR ERNEST BORGNINE DIED, 2012, WAS WHEN THIS WAS POSTED ONLINE AS A TRIBUTE TO HIM. MR. BORGNINE WAS 79 IN THIS TAPE, HE DIED OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN 2012, AT THE AGE OF 95 YRS.
This was filmed back in 1995
He died in 2012 aged 95
Shit for Brains
MorbidManMusic I hear you there Mid, if he was a bit lighter round the middle it's possible that he could have a few more !!
Paul Williams it was published on TH-cam in Jan 2012, so one who knew he died that year and knew when he was born would assume this was shoot the year he died. So don’t be so rude!!!
A patriot and was a good father too. Ernest would be sad to see how this country went down the toilet. RIP you’re in a better place.
So true, it would break his heart if he were alive today, 2024.
What a great American icon; I tell you this generation disappearing is the death of the good 'ol US of A as we once knew...RIP Ernest...RIP USA.
flirtwithapokerface So true
Yeah, you're so right. What a great generation. Growing up through the Great Depression, serving in the Second World War and Korea, raising a family under the shadow of the Cold War. Watching some of their beloved kids dying in Vietnam. They certainly never had it easy, but they helped each other and they always tried to pull through.
I miss all of my family members of that generation. I loved my maternal grandparents to pieces and spent a lot of my childhood staying with them at their house near the sea.
My grandfather was ex-Navy, having served throughout WWII in the Pacific theater. On warm evenings the cool sea breeze would blow through the house. He and I would sit on the lounge laughing, bathed in the black and white flicker of repeats of McHale's Navy. He loved the show rest his soul. It was sad that the brilliant Joe Flynn (who played Captain Binghamton) died at the age of 50. Too short a life.
It a shame that nearly all of that generation are now gone. They were a truly great generation. We can take solace in the fact that they do live on in all of us and in what we learned from them.
Ernest Borgnine I can still hear that wonderful, mischievous and infectious laugh now.
flirtwithapokerface - thanks for reminding me if you are still out there somewhere.
@@kronovore3583 A great American of Italian heritage
As I watch the protesters/looters take apart America, and all of a sudden so many are giving the "thumbs up" for kneeling during The National Anthem, I realize it just may be the end of the greatest country in the world- The United States of America.
only those who had hard ship early on can realy be appricated
of all the actors ever in movies or television, ernest borgnine was the one whom i would loved to have met!
DAVID my posts before exactly !
the only "hollywood " celebrity i would ever want to meet
i shouldnt say that....
i would like to meet robert de niro and kick him in the balls !
@@uncleruckus5121 hahaha wow i really loved your reply............i would do the same
I've met a lot of celebrities in the work I do the last 30 years and mist were not very nice.
Ed burns and uma Thurman were the nicest
They would have a conversation with the guys,the 🌎 loses out when we lose a Ernie it takes away from the positive energy the world needs.
Would have been nice to meet Ernie
Kind gentle soul rest easy
Ernie was from a time when actors actually had talent and loved America!
As a Long haul Truck Driver (Owner Operator) I love that he take the time for Truckers!
He's the coolest grandpa anyone could ever have..RIP CMDR MCHALE..
Such a nice man, a real Hollywood star.
The Cowboy A real sweetheart
He took the time for everyone that came before him. Above at beyond. Salute you Sir.
a genuine legend who was in all the great movies.
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Over the last several years I keep learning more about him and my respect increases. What a good life he had.
Here's one of his British admirers. I watch "Marty" at least once a year, "The Wild Bunch" twice.
2 of the best movies! Excellent comment!🙂👍
Pip pip, tut tut...and all that rot..
He seems like a genuinely nice guy.
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Class act that's for sure
I liked him as the general in The Dirty Dozen.
Here to Eternity, Poseidon Adventure, Flight of the Phoenix, Emperor of the North, a lot of my favourites.
ERNEST BORGNINE, A GREAT GENTLEMAN
Thanks for sharing. I did not think he was going to make it out of the truck stop. All those autographs. He was generous with his time and very considerate. The man had a huge fan base, after all he is a household name.
It is very touching to see how this Hollywood legend humbled himself by speaking with ordinary folk.
That magnificent, infectious laugh. My grandfather served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He loved watching McHale's Navy. So did I. We watched it together. RIP Ernest Borgnine.
He was one of the greatest actors Evey RIP Ernie imagine traveling across country with your son GREAT
Mr Borgnine, has always been a hero of mine, I still watch his movies, and McHales, navy,
He was good in Airwolf.
He was awesome in the dirty dozen PT.2 movie
When my daughter's were very young, this man had made a stop at a nearby Target. He happened to see them in the grocery cart and gave them both a big smile. My wife had just realized who that man was, Ernest Borgnine! I wished that I had been there. What a great man.
I haven't smiled this much in a long time.
It’s amazing that he was 78years old at this time! You can tell he gets a little winded sometimes, but still such a dynamic and active person!
Sometimes these truckers can go an entire day without seeing a friendly face, minutes like this mean a lot to those guys. He was as good man for taking all the time with them.
He must have had real respect for truckers and the public. He did a great job with Air-Wolf and letting the police have it when deserved. Excellent playing that role on Convoy making that Sherriff look like a fool.
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he was a big movie star. But everyone remembers him from McHale navy.. I still watch them on you tube. I never missed a show back in the early 60's
I never meet the man, but he seem like a really nice guy
I want to pay my respects to this beautiful man,one of the best actors ever born,the man was a legend and he will never be replaced.
Ernest Borgnine was one class act!!!! One of a very rapidly dying breed, the greatest generation. Blessings to your family for such a great man.
Remember him from Escape from New York as Cabbie .
And Poseidon Adventure. Way too many good roles to list, like The Wild Bunch, one of the best westerns made.
I was thinking that movie too.
Yep Cabbie was the role I most remember him in. Sad when he died near the end.
Escape from new York was the first time I've seen his work great actor
Great video! ! ! About myself, I noticed something odd. Watching this video,I felt like I didn't want it to end. I felt (enjoyed) peace of mind. Unlike all the other videos out there.I think I'll watch-it again ! BAC
Blaney Crabbe thats your soul getting wise.
Blaney Crabbe he had a good life
My father was a trucker growing up, so I had to watch Ernie on TV! Loved him!
Look at Ernie.....just hanging out.
No fuss...no pomp and circumstance. Just a regular guy who happens to be an iconic actor.
Even the way he is dressed, so simple. Like a family member or an old friend.
Today's actors should take a lesson in how to be humble like he was.
I just love watching him.
My dad was a trucker/bus driver
and I am bus operator. I guess that's why I'm enjoying this so much.
Thank you for posting this gem.
I just found this channel and can’t stop watching this wonderful man and how he puts a smile on people’s faces wherever he goes. It makes me get emotional because you can tell what a heart of gold he has as well as a personality larger than life. I am sure his spirit is smiling down from heaven. ❤️
For in his 90s...he is in great shape. Keeps up with the young guy.
It was filmed in1997...That would make him about 79-80 years old. But your right - always waiting for his son to catch up!
@@joeschmo7317 95 not 97
Has to be one of my favorite actors all time! A great movie he was in with Lee Marvin, "Emperor of the North".
I knew their was a reason why I liked this guy! One of my favorite movie stars! This is what a star is. RIP Mr. Borgnine.
When I was in the u.s. navy my 1st captain of my ship knew him and he came on-board the ship.
Such a gigantic gentleman and real humanitarian. In general, what a great example of a human being treating people the way they should. God Bless Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine was a free spirited gentlemen " TV hero and real life " as well.
Rip and God bless
I had the great pleasure of meeting this man at what used to be the Union 76 truck stop in Little Rock Arkansas in 1992 Parked next to him at the fuel island I fueled my truck he fueled his bus, We parked our vehicles and walked into the restaurant A talk with me the whole way just like we'd known each other our whole lives what a great man
Wow. What a genuine person. Nothing phony about the way he interacts with people. Just a complete class act. Wonderful seeing these clips.
People in Hollyweird can learn much from this man. It's called Class and loving your country no matter what!
From here to eternity . that's the movie I saw in the 70s . good actor and he's Christian .he was Terence Hill's uncle in a movie. Thanks for the video
This man will never be forgotten!
R.i.p. God Bless))
It's nice to see him human and grumpy. But still going out of his way for his fans at 80.
That was so cool of him to stop to visit with everyone and to sign autographs like that,.... A true gentleman!
My mom absolutely loved Ernest Borgnine. In either 1988 or 1989 he road a float in the Rose parade. My Italian mother met him shortly after he got off the float at the end of the parade route. And, she stuck up a conversation with him. He recognized her Italian accent and asked where she was from ... she responded, New York. And, he broke out laughing responding in Italian, no over there. What followed was a 15 minute conversation in Italian. As a bunch of other parade spectators gathered around and watched & listened. That event was probably the biggest thrill of my mom's life.
God I miss these actors from days gone by. RIP good Sir
*I miss my Truck Stop!* TSCutie1....Commercial Truckstop.. Haines City, Fl
I always think of you all... always remember you all...... friends and truckers.. 1992 - 1998
Now it's a dang DENNY'S!! Miss the truck stop so much I forgot to say that I love and miss Ernie.. Man life goes by TOO fast! God bless you all.
I just wish I could have met him, to thank him for the joy he's given me.
I've watched these wonderful videos so many times, and each time i enjoy them more, and more. What a great and, wonderful man. RIP my friend 🇬🇧🇹🇷🇬🇧🇹🇷
Thank you Mr. Borgnine, sometimes I think the work we do is pointless, that we don't matter, but you doing this simple act brings tears to my eyes because it tell me that someone out there appreciates what we do.
The greatest generation we will ever see.
Love Ernest. Airwolf was my favorite show that he was on.
Never knew my grandfathers, but man it would be cool to have Him as a grandfather❤️
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More actors should make trips like this. Love Ernest Borgnine. Love all his movies.
One my favorite actors.Grew up watching McHale's navy.He will be missed.Class act!
So humble human being. Need more of those. Not many left around. So many people let their heads get so big. We're all humans. No cloud 9 for this great man. RIP.
You wouldn't see celebrities this friendly and down to Earth Nowadays. Ernest The Humblest Person.
We Miss Ernest, even though i was too young to have known who he is.
Ernie looks great here. Happy to see after watching some later interviews, when he wasn't as sharp. He was one of a few actors I wanted to meet and chat with. He and Jimmy Stewart. Never happened.
2 legends
What a Sweet Guy.
He's still in damn good shape...god bless ya Earnie.
I smiled through this whole video. What a great guy Ernest Borgnine was!
Not one person said, Lyle...where is the Rubber Duck !!
Right out of the movie Convoy...
What a great actor, I like all of his work -- especially Emperor of the North with Lee Marvin.
I met this man when I was 13 years old and got to shake his hand. I'm 31 now and at the time when I was a kid I didn't know who he was I just knew my dad introduced me to somebody who I shook his hand and said hi.
Love Ernest Borgnine. He always seemed like a genuine nice guy. McHale's Navy was one of my favorite shows back in the day
Never knew EB had a such a love for the big rollers.
Such a polite man. Those people have no shame. TYVM!
Look how he takes the time - I watched Matthew McConaghey brush off people rudely before. He isn’t 1/4 the movie star Ernie was
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Plus MM is pushing the jab like the puppet he is.
Be careful out there Mr. Borgnine, there are crazy things going on in our country these days, and we want you with us as long as possible, I'm not sure some of the crazies out there will recognize you and some may not even care if they do because they don't have any American values or morals, God bless you Sir and thank you for all the great intertainment you've given us over the years, God bless you and your fine family.
I like when you played on the show Airwolf
Airwolf back when TV was good
My Father and I loved watching you Sir so much some my fondest days with my dad sitting around with the Family watching your movies ! You are one of the Great One Sir !! God Bless !🙌🙏
I know it's been said but they just don't make them like that anymore. What a wonderful man. Thank you Mr. borgnine.
I remember him in the Movie Convoy he was a Trucker hating Sheriff he was such a great actor RIP
One of the great ones! He and my uncle use to fish together. Long time ago. Both good men.
I saw him in the movie "From Here To Eternity". Ernie played a tough guy in the movie. Stars included Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift,
Burt Lancaster etc. The film won eight academy awards .
Its an older movie, made in the fifties but well worth viewing.
One of my all time favorites.R.I.P. Ernie.👏👏👏👏👏👏
I saw this documentary years ago and it shows how Ernest Borgnine ,despite being an Oscar winner early in his career, he never let it go to his head. He continued to be a true professional without becoming pretentious the way actors do today. He worked steady and was very dedicated to being a professional. At the same time he was a man of the people
Every year or so this is in you tube again and so thankful younger people can watch this about Ernie!!
Life will rarely introduce you to Real genuine people but Ernest Borgnine as famous as he became still is a American treasure
Ole Ernest Borgnine,loved this guy from McHales Navy to the Posiden Adventure.
Thanks for posting all of these videos. They are so enjoyable , I watched them all. I am sure he made many people happy along the way on his bus adventures. I know he made many of us happy to see him in movies and TV series for many years. Good person he was for sure.
Sheriff Lyle (Dirty Lyle) Wallace - Convoy 1978 paying tribute to truckers, I love it! Rubber Duck quack quack!
I remember seeing on tv all my life, snd I'm 56. He has always been a very pleasant man, and very respectful. I'm sad that he's passed. Great guy! Don't make 'em like that anymore!
This man is the top of what everyone in Hollywood wished they were. I just think he always wanted to work at his trade, and damn it, he can do it with more than most A liners suto stars. Point the way. Let him go. And I don't think he ever let me down. Thanks for the entertainment.
Massive thank you to Earnest for the fantastic years of enjoyment watching him on the big screen..
God Bless you Ernie and your family
What a class act, not many people like that these days..even fewer from Hollywood
He was so Patient...what a good man.
It was nice to see just a glimpse of being a Hollywood celebrity! The patience 2b kind & give all those autograph! I would be too shy to ask!☺️☺️
I Loved To Watch And Listen To Ernest He Put Me A Lot In Mind Of My Dear Ole Dad-Looks Wise And Attitude Wise. He Came From That Time-Where People Treated One Another With Respect And A Hearty Handshake. Thank You Ernest For Caring About The Truck Driver And Also The Waitress. I Spent Plenty Years Waitressing In The Truck/Stops And I Am Now 71-I Miss Those Days And Times. My Husband Passed Two Years BK But He Drove A 18-Wheeler For 47 Years And Our 2-Sons R Now Driving One For Close To 30-Years The Other 5-6 Years My Dad Was A Truck/Driver Way BK In The 50's. My Daughter Worked The Fuel/Desk While I Cooked And Waitressed. Thank You Again You R And Were A Brother/And Standup Guy And A Gentleman Till The End. I Loved Your Movies. May You Rest Well And I Hope To See You-One Day Soon Walking Those Streets Of Gold. Till Then Peace.
Unfortunately, most celebrities forget where they came from, Thoroughly enjoyed this
Those cabover trucks were so uncomfortable and tough to drive. .. real backbreakers.
Ernie was a very kind man and patience was his virtue at every stop.
Never asked for his autograph but said hello.
I love these videos and I also love all the comments sharing their personal stories of him, thank you!