I met Mike Katz when he guest posed at the Mr. Can Am in Watertown, New York in the late 70s/ early 80s. I have never seen a bodybuilder with such an enormous chest as Mike Katz. He also was very friendly and humble.
I attended the first 6 Mr Olympia contests in NYC and in 1967, though I was a big Harold Poole fan, when Sergio Oliva came out and hit his first pose ,which was a front lat spread, I said to myself, "Game Over" Thanks John for sharing.....
@@naturalolympia Yes it was and Sergio looked even better in 1969 when he beat Arnold. Arnold was also in terrific condition. Thanks again for bringing those sweet memories back.
Rick Wayne was an amazing bodybuilder, also a great Journalist writing for years for Muscle Builder/Muscle and Fitness!! These days, our own JOHN HANSEN is the best on the scene- best interviews and bodybuilding history on TH-cam ever!!!
TheSpritz0 given how Rick was for so many years in the magazines and books he then seems to have disappeared completely from the BB scene. Such a pity, would love to have seen/heard him do some interviews/podcasts. I bet he would have some great information and stories to tell.
@@stevenroberts5741 He was really attached to his homeland the Island Saint Lucia, he was into the politics and so on. His REAL name was Learie Carasco by the way...
Hey guy I was just looking up Rick's history in body building and found this video...His a born St Lucian same island I was born...And growing up he had a talk show and use to talk about his body building days...Good look Wayne 💯 👌
I collected comics when I was young. I sent away for the Joe Weider muscle building courses that were always advertised in all the comics back in the day. Don Howorth's pictures were all over the pages in the booklets. As a young teen I was in awe of him. A good looking guy, small waist, broad, broad shoulders, athletic looking, the guy had it all. At the time he was definitely better then Zane.. Howorth was a part of my childhood because when ever I worked out his physique was always my goal. Great memories bodybuilding as a kid in the 60-70's. Thanks John for blast from the past. Great channel, great video 👍💪
John, I wish there were a way that your videos could be more widely promoted so that more people would benefit from your unparalleled level of understanding of the Golden Era... Your expertise is very much appreciated 👍
ed jubinville was a great guy i bought my first home gym equipment from him 1968 i was 13 i started training at age 12 eds shows were great at mountain park i saw arnold there and mike katz
This was fantastic. Most people that are associated with the bodybuilding scene have no idea who Tony Carroll, or Harold Poole are. I had the pleasure of watching Sergio train at Duncan Y many times with big Lynous, and Mario Nieves was just a young kid. Bodybuilding has made so many changes. I still think those days were some of the best. So glad you have a great collection of film and photos. Thank you so much for the post.
Hi John love your videos I listen to them while prepping my meals! Keep up the awesome work and yes these videos deserve MANY more views! Great history and stories.
NICE HISTORY of the 67 Mr. Olympia. That was 'our era'. BUT every one of these competitors, not just the winners, was on steroids, as they admitted in later post-retirement interviews, albeit miniscule doses compare to the present day chemical clown show that is the IFBB/NPC.
I was at World Gym in Santa Monica in January 1981 and happened to be standing near the roman chair ab bench and all of a sudden Zabo comes out of nowhere and says to me " I'm using that"
Many of Vince's boys were winning loads of titles in this year. Had no idea Rick Wayne sang as part of contest warm up shows. I'm sure that footage, if it exists, would be very difficult to find.
Chuck Sipes was one of my idols when I was 16 years old. Also, his being an ex Marine was a plus.
Sipes also had a rugged man man body ..he just looked tough
Early of Pioneer of 500 pounds bench press club
I met Mike Katz when he guest posed at the Mr. Can Am in Watertown, New York in the late 70s/ early 80s. I have never seen a bodybuilder with such an enormous chest as Mike Katz. He also was very friendly and humble.
Serged on to the scene
I attended the first 6 Mr Olympia contests in NYC and in 1967, though I was a big Harold Poole fan, when Sergio Oliva came out and hit his first pose ,which was a front lat spread, I said to myself, "Game Over" Thanks John for sharing.....
That had to be an awesome experience being there!
@@naturalolympia Yes it was and Sergio looked even better in 1969 when he beat Arnold. Arnold was also in terrific condition. Thanks again for bringing those sweet memories back.
@TheLusianPopa I agree with you 100%.. Sergio also had a great thick chest, but as you said, hadn't mastered the side pose.
Right?!!
Rick Wayne was an amazing bodybuilder, also a great Journalist writing for years for Muscle Builder/Muscle and Fitness!!
These days, our own JOHN HANSEN is the best on the scene- best interviews and bodybuilding history on TH-cam ever!!!
TheSpritz0 given how Rick was for so many years in the magazines and books he then seems to have disappeared completely from the BB scene. Such a pity, would love to have seen/heard him do some interviews/podcasts. I bet he would have some great information and stories to tell.
@@stevenroberts5741 He was really attached to his homeland the Island Saint Lucia, he was into the politics and so on. His REAL name was Learie Carasco by the way...
Hey guy I was just looking up Rick's history in body building and found this video...His a born St Lucian same island I was born...And growing up he had a talk show and use to talk about his body building days...Good look Wayne 💯 👌
I collected comics when I was young. I sent away for the Joe Weider muscle building courses that were always advertised in all the comics back in the day. Don Howorth's pictures were all over the pages in the booklets. As a young teen I was in awe of him. A good looking guy, small waist, broad, broad shoulders, athletic looking, the guy had it all. At the time he was definitely better then Zane.. Howorth was a part of my childhood because when ever I worked out his physique was always my goal. Great memories bodybuilding as a kid in the 60-70's. Thanks John for blast from the past. Great channel, great video 👍💪
John, I wish there were a way that your videos could be more widely promoted so that more people would benefit from your unparalleled level of understanding of the Golden Era... Your expertise is very much appreciated 👍
Thank you
@@naturalolympia Thank you, these videos are great!
Man.. Sergio was a massive dude.. Thanks John
It would have been FASCINATING to see the entire contest from beginning to end!!!!!
ed jubinville was a great guy i bought my first home gym equipment from him 1968 i was 13 i started training at age 12 eds shows were great at mountain park i saw arnold there and mike katz
Very well researched as always John . Thank You !!!
John your channel is FANTASTIC!!!
Thank you John - so important to save this for the future!
Damn, those guys were unbelivable good 👍👍👍
This was fantastic. Most people that are associated with the bodybuilding scene have no idea who Tony Carroll, or Harold Poole are. I had the pleasure of watching Sergio train at Duncan Y many times with big Lynous, and Mario Nieves was just a young kid. Bodybuilding has made so many changes. I still think those days were some of the best.
So glad you have a great collection of film and photos. Thank you so much for the post.
These guys all look better than todays bloated big belly builders
Sergio Oliva against larry Scott beyond legendary & Sergio Oliva invincible against unbeatable arnold schzenegger, unmatch battle
EVERYONE give John a big "THUMBS UP" these are great videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No question about it. No one on social media has his level of knowledge about the Golden Era of bodybuilding...
@@josephabrams4002 100%
A pleasure as always to learn with you.
Hi John love your videos I listen to them while prepping my meals! Keep up the awesome work and yes these videos deserve MANY more views! Great history and stories.
Christopher Fordes from Trinidad made everyone there look short! - This guy had incredible lats! - Thanks for the Video!
great report
NICE HISTORY of the 67 Mr. Olympia. That was 'our era'. BUT every one of these competitors, not just the winners, was on steroids, as they admitted in later post-retirement interviews, albeit miniscule doses compare to the present day chemical clown show that is the IFBB/NPC.
I was at World Gym in Santa Monica in January 1981 and happened to be standing near the roman chair ab bench and all of a sudden Zabo comes out of nowhere and says to me " I'm using that"
Wow!!
Many of Vince's boys were winning loads of titles in this year.
Had no idea Rick Wayne sang as part of contest warm up shows.
I'm sure that footage, if it exists, would be very difficult to find.
I been looking for Terry elflett and his daughters 1968/69 belgium
Chuck Sipes should have won this Olympia. There were no 2nd or 3rd places. Judges only picked the winner.
Could you do history of wan a as well as wbbg contest
These old school bodybuilders, still have the most buetifull bodys, todays guys look terrible.
You should interview Gary Strydom or Jay Cutler next.
I interviewed Jay last week on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast.
@@naturalolympia very nice, you're the best at this and it's not even close.
Superheros of 1967 , superlative
Rock Stonewall right out of the Flintstones.
Finally..my idol
❤️ late 1960s &early 1970s Sergio Oliva, invincible & unbeatable
@@LoydKline-uw4no yep
They bigger now but my god look at ric wayne!!.he blows any mr.olympia competitor these days away!!