Elvis' Friend Security Valet and Racquetball Teacher Dean Nichopoulos
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In this video The Spa Guy will talk to Dean Nichopoulos who was Elvis' Friend, Racquetball Teacher, Valet and Security.. Like, Share, Join and Subscribe..
Thank you Mr. Dean for your stories about Elvis and Graceland. Really enjoyed your stories. Thank you Mr. Spa Guy for this vlog with Mr. Dean. Some people are crazy ! Mr Dean thank you for taking care of "The Boss" Elvis. He was one of a kind...a God given gift. God's speed.
It's always a pleasure to hear Dean talk about the ol days with Elvis. I've always had respect for him & his family.
The reality is that Graceland execs want to attract non-fans more than real fans, and a large percentage of people that go to Graceland are just curious tourists visiting a landmark, not true-blue die-hard fans. Anytime you have to appeal to the masses instead of the purist, something gets lost. How Billy Smith is not part of the process - a real direct relative of Elvis who he confided and trusted - is mind-boggling. Its such a shame.
It's very sad that the Exec's at Graceland will not share the stories that deserve to be heard. Thank God for Billy, Trey, and the effort they put into interviewing the people and friends of Elvis that were there.
I 💯 % agree with you!!!!
@@deannamaude2303 lol lol
Well said your right there isn’t many of them left now Jerry shilling works with Priscilla I can only think of Billy smith or Dean who can tell how it was when Elvis was here iv always wondered what happened to Al strader it would be good to hear what he has to say even Linda Thompson she was really good for Elvis
I agree, it's like they want to act like Pricilla was the only one in Elvis life that mattered. They could've interviewed all the people that were in his circle before they passed. But what kills me is the snubbing of Billy and his family. My gosh they are family! But Pricilla doesn't want to share the spotlight. But Jerry hangs out like her lapdog!
@@sandralybrand9407 Very much agree Sandra, and it’s sad how they’re treating the family.
I love these interviews. Whoever owns EPE now is missing out, like others have stated. So much false, negative information floating around and EPE is fine with it.
And they are pricing the fans out of the Graceland trip it’s so expensive come on EPE listen to the fans especially the fans from all over the world
Great video!
That clip of a young Dean was taken from a UK TV programme, Elvis He Touched Their Lives, hosted by David Frost. I went to Graceland with the British fan club in August 1982. I got some film footage of Elvis' grave with my 8mm cine camera. Nobody tried to stop me and I still have the film today.
I have added a comment about David Frost
I remember watching those documentaries but it’s so long ago
I read an article around Autumn last year about Todd Slaughter who ran the Elvis Fan Club putting the club up for sale
Todd was probably one of the last to meet ELVIS at the steps of the Lisa Marie presenting an award to ELVIS
26th June 77
I wonder if Todd has sold it as I cannot find anything more
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Did u travel with Tod Slaughter from the uk he ran the Elvis monthly shops
@@markgale2989 No
I have always been a FAN of ELVIS since I was a kid and listened to him on BBC Radio 1
I was 12 when ELVIS died
I gave up my job in 2016 to look after my mom but she died June 2019 of exactly the same ailments as Sean Connery. Dementia is the worst disease. I would not wish it on my worst enemy.
Over the last 12 months I have now the freedom to plan and now we can travel freely since covid I am feeling more hopeful about travel
I do remember there were a number of documentaries aired on TV in Britain in the 80’s and 90’s and they have been shown again on the BBC and SKY ARTS at the end of last year
I have also been watching many videos about ELVIS and his ‘backstory’. One video I watched was of Todd and that’s the connection to the newspaper article I saw last year
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@@joanne26 there’s some great videos here on you tube with the spa guy tray and Ashley drew all really good even family of Elvis like Elvis fans matter (EFM) and Memphis mafia kid and the other is Sherrie lacker all good
@@markgale2989 I watch all these channels regularly
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I love stuff like this! Real stories from the people that were around Elvis. Enjoyed this so much. Dean, you were Taking care of Business with that goofy reporter :)
What a great video Spa Guy and Trey ❤ how unrespectfull of that guy not wanting to leave at the graveside unbelievable. Really interesting to know that his dad never got mad, but always remained calm, perhaps that's why Elvis like him so much. I saw in the video of Billy and Joe Elvis fans do matter that his mother made Elvis hamburger steaks that is just so nice, I believe if you were in Elvis' inner circle everyone treated eachother as family and even taken over eachother food habits. So great Dean went to see Bruce and had a Dutch beer Heineken 😃 the boss also has great taste in beers❤
What a nice guy Dean is. Very down to earth, honest and in no way pretentious. I had a chance to meet him and his Dad a year or so before Dr Nic died. I was eating in Marlowes, whilst on holiday from the UK. He and his Dad came in just after us and sat at a table about five yards away. I tried to be discreet by not staring at them both and really wanted to meet them both. I thought it rude to interrupt their meal and hoped that I might get lucky if they happened to leave at the same time as me. Halfway through their meal, they were swamped by people wanting autographs and photos. I never did get to meet them. Great video again by Spa Guy....thank you.
Cool video with Dean. We all know Elvis is the real Boss and always will be. 👍
Thank you so much Dean, and spa guy for bringing us stories about Elvis and your Dad, we, the fans were fed b.s. from the powers that be at Graceland, you tell us stories about your Mom & Dad, again Thank you.
I don’t think Priscilla has a lot of stories to tell anyhow. When you think about it these people spent more time with Elvis than she ever did when her and Elvis were married he was always on the road. And they weren’t married that long these guys were always with Elvis. So she just has a couple stories the same ones she tales over and over againBecause that’s all she has pathetic
Interesting interview, however a microphone on Dean would've been helpful....or CC.
There is CC and the sound is really good if not you need better speakers.. Sounds great on mine..
@@SpaGuy Geeze...Well good for you. Maybe everyone doesn't have the same set up as you. I listened on my tablet...there's alot of background noise in the video, making it a strain to hear him easily.
Thanks Billy and Trey for the work that you do in the Elvis world. It's a shame how Graceland has become so commercialize. It would be a much better experience to have people who were actually apart of Elvis telling real stories. I seen the other day the Priscilla is going to give personal tours during Elvis week this year but she's charging $1000 or something like that. To me, it has become a big money machine and nothing more.
PP is a joke and was only interested in the money part of Elvis she doesn’t give a rats ass about his legacy unless she’s able to collect
The only thing I'm interested in seeing is Graceland where Elvis actually lived. The stuff across the street is meaningless to me. It's nothing but, a money 💰 making machine. Nothing against Disney World but, that's what it seems like to me.
Become a moneyMachine. It’s always been about the money for Purcella. Always. Never the fans just wet she could fit in her pocket
Your right Kimberly they are pricing the fans out of the Graceland adventure especially those like myself from the UK who pay for flights and hotels iv been twice in 28 years it’s a shame I would be there every year for the birthday week and especially the august week
I've said it before and I'll say it again, she needs to stop using the Presley name, SHE DIVORCED ELVIS! She was not exclusive to Elvis, he had MANY WOMEN, even while he was married. He didn't need to get married, he also didn't want to get married, he was pressured by the
Colonel to do the "right thing".Elvis packed alot of living, good and bad in his short 42 years. It's to bad he was surrounded by alot of leeches.
If his mom was around he would have taken better care of himself, she would have made sure of
that! MAHALO KE AKUA FOR ELVIS! YOU ARE TRULY HAPPY AND AT PEACE NOW WITH YOUR MOM, DAD AND BROTHER JESSIE! LOVE YOU ELVIS! 💕😘🎶🤙🏼🙏🏼 ALOHA
Sir Billy, thank you for your continued effort's in documenting the details related to Elvis persons, places and items.Great interview as usual with Dean, seems like a great guy.!!
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Billy , I really believe the guy that was asked to leave was British interviewer, David Frost
"The Guy" (as a few here have pointed out) is David Frost. He was a British TV host who had a couple of high profile shows here in the US including a late night talkshow (The David Frost Show) that ran for 4 years (69-72) opposite Johnny Carson and a Sunday night variety show like Ed Sullivan in which the Beatles appeared in 68 and sang "Hey Jude" live ( th-cam.com/video/A_MjCqQoLLA/w-d-xo.html ). He also had prime time specials where he interviewed celebrities, politicians and presidents, his most famous being "Frost/Nixon". He also famously interviewed Muhammad Ali at his training camp and Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, plus many other famous and important people. He must have been working on a special about Elvis for either US television or the BBC during this altercation.
I watching Monarch. So I can see a lot of your Nashville
Thanks so much Dean for this great video sharing Elvis as his friend. Real stories that mean so much to us Elvis fans.
Hi from England
At 1.01 into the video its Sir David Frost. If this clip is around 1980 then if i remember correctly he interviewed other people connected to ELVIS but its so long ago now i cannot remember who. I will have to google or see if i can find any videos from back then and see what i can find out
Those few years after ELVIS died and the public visiting back then was SO DIFFERENT as its such a long time ago 40 + years
Dean looks so much like his father from videos i have watched
And when ELVIS died all the guys that were remaining just had their life experiences cut off. It must have been so hard to carry on with their own lives and perhaps some "normality"
David Frost was interviewing Marty and Billy i have just found a video showing it
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I remember the British press started all the sleazy rumors about Elvis. They made it up as time went on.
“That guy” was the famous interviewer Sir David Frost.
His most famous interview was with Richard Nixon
I worked at Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria/Germany and I can relate to this stories.. many crazy people....ringing the doorbell late at night telling us they are the new owner of the castle or wanted to see the King who died in 1886.. I once had a group of people from Memphis and we talked about The King Elvis. In the end I as a tour guide was confused about all the Kings: Elvis and Ludwig II of Bavaria 🤣🤣
It was sir David frost who documentary Elvis he touched there lives I was part of the fan club UK 1980 who travelled to Memphis
Dean gives a great interview. Thank-You Billy!
Dean,Billy Stanley & Stan Perkins are my favorite interviews but all your guests are so interesting. You have just the right mix of on location background research episodes along with interviews, what I'm trying to say is top shelf stuff and thank you! T.C.B.
Thank You Eric!!
Think the spa guy , tray and Ashley drew she’s a good insider of information these guys make a great team keep it up
The Man who got kicked out the grave area was David Frost.
Thanks Dean ,Thanks Billy for another Visit with Dean. I enjoy his Stories and learning about Elvis!
I visited Graceland in 79 as a kid ...I remember reading a sign from Vernon asking for donations to keep the estate going ...great memory
Yes that sign was on the front of the guard shack closest to the Mediation Gardens.. There was a mail slot by the sign for donations..
Thanks Billy really enjoyed this video with Dean. Nice genuine man .
Thank You Spa Guy!
As always interesting video!!!
And hopefully with God’s will my husband and I will come August 11 to your museum.
Please keep us posted for the tickets for this awesome event.
Tickets are for sale now.. www.thetigermanmuseum.com/event-details/elvis-favorite-greek-hamburger-steak-dinner-cooked-like-boss-loved-them
You are so full of grace and patience. His sniffing would have driven me crazy, It did drive me crazy!!! The fact you stayed and listened kept ME holding on till the end.
LOL.. I did not go unnoticed.. I thought it was drugs to be honest but now that I know Dean I don't think so..
Could be allergies
Drove me crazy
Once the last of the real Family and Friends left like Nick it just became a famous house and not a Home anymore.
awesome listening to this guy,,,,, not looking for glory , attention etc would love to hear more from him, so down to earth
I have a bunch more coming up from Dean!!
The guy dean told to leave from the graveside was Sir david frost… he became a big tv celebrity in the 80,s and 90,s here in the uk…
Billy brother how r u this your Lumbee friend here man dean has some awesome stories I’m so glad u got to be friends with him so we all can here the real Elvis stories that aren’t made up thanks brother my god keep blessing u
Dean is Great!! Tighten Up Dennis!! You coming in August?
I enjoyed this very much! Thank you!!
Thanks for your memories Dean , I'd love to hear more from Dean , about his Dad aswell , im picking up alot from your channel, Thanks Spa Guy from uk 🇬🇧 x
Come to the Event in August he will be telling stories as well as making the Hamburger Steak Dinner..
@Spa Guy its my Dream to come over, im terrified of flying, I've flown alot but got more scared each time 😢
@@SpaGuy this is one of the reasons I love that you take video and share for the ones that can’t be there,it’s my dream to come to Memphis also I don’t know exactly when I’ll get there but I AM COMING LOL,we love the spa guy,TCB⚡️🥰
Me too, I’d love to here more from Dean. I hate to see Graceland so commercial.
Thanks Dean I love the first hand insight into the real stories about Elvis, and a big thanks to Billy we wouldn't get to share this if it wasn't for you , keep doing what you do Billy...EP FOREVER 💞
Old Dean is a down to earth dude it seems.
I just spent this past weekend with Priscilla, I am a big bruce Lee fan, and I had to talk to her about the karate relationship they had and all the people they were associated with. I asked her if she ever met bruce Lee, and she said yes, when they went to tournaments. She said she might have some photos somewhere. from my 30+years of studying, bruce Lee. i have never seen any photos/videos of her, elvis and bruce, those photos would be very valuable, because they are super rare, not to mention she left elvis for Mike Stone, they all ran in the same circle(trained together). I wonder if Chuck norris, Bob Wall, or any of them ever visited Graceland? I forgot to ask. I spent a weekend with Bob wall a few years ago. He said elvis and Priscilla used to come to his and norris School for classes, I wonder because of Priscilla's relationship with Mike Stone and the story(true or not)of elvis dating the same girl Steve mcqueen was dating, mcqueen trained with bruce lee, norris so on. I wonder if these karate guys didn't like elvis for some reason. If they were Elvis's karate instructors, you would think they would at least visit his grave or attend his funeral. But I don't think they did.
We who are true and diehard fans of Elvis can ALL get to that point sometimes because Elvis deserves nothing but honor and respect and he is not just a commercial piece of property. The more we can learn about the intricacies of his life and times, the more enriched we are and the better we are for it because Elvis has always been a prime example of what an exemplary human being is all about. This is not about perfection, that I speak, but about a man who has given so much and deserves nothing but the best we can give to him, in how we represent him, and in how we continue to show him respect. Dean is a respectible man, and it is lovely to hear his protective side coming to the surface. Thank you, Billy. Thank you, Dean. Great video. Awesome!
The guy Dean is talking to is sir David frost a British broadcaster
Well no disrespect to dean. But he could have handled it differently he’s coming off aggressively. Probably doing what he’s been told? But David Frost was a well known interviewer this was for BBC. Not amateur filming. How did and why did they get past security with professional cameras? Seems strange a reputable network would just take a chance without knowing the rules prior!Lack of communication somewhere! As there was plenty of footage with interviews during that time at the meditation garden. But a good video as usual!
Dean was security back then this was before Graceland was open to the public and Vernon had just passed..
@@SpaGuy yes I’m sure raw emotions running rampant!
I personally think the guy is on drugs or pills he doesn't stop sniffing his nose 👃 he is real short with his stories just sounds a little exzctrad..,. And he wasn't talked about alot I been a Elvis fan since I was 6 listen to his gospel and the rest and done alot of research and he was around sadly the last 3 years but I mean he seems nice .... Just seems to jumpy and qcts like a person on something to me... Just saying..... But again seems like some of it is ok but not much substance....
The reporter was David Frost, british TV host-
I think that was David Frost he kicked out way to go Dean
Yeah man I think your right lol ole dean took care of David frost awesome
The man being awkward is typical David Frost ( worked for the BBC)...arrogant and no respect.
Billy, just a friendly observation. I don’t see the “Join” option on your channel like I do on others I’m subscribed to. I’m strictly watching via phone if that matters.
Wiley it says Join right beside the Subscribe button.. Some people tell me it is not there in some countries..
Dean is awesome. Great video man.
Frost was referring to filming that would take place for "This Is Elvis."
Very good video really interesting and it's great to hear from someone who worked for Elvis really enjoyed the video
Such a nice guy, who loved Elvis! I can’t wait to meet him!!!
I just love the walks down memory lane you take us on. Brings me right back to my childhood. I'm 56 and mother LOVED Elvis, so did my Dad...they use to go see him in Vegas...and bring us home brochures, used casino cards with holes punched in the middke, Elvis goodies, those were simpler times. Elvis music was always playing on 8 tracks! I want to go to Graceland so much...I watch all your Elvis videos..you dig deep, keep it real and it just takes my back. Thank you Spa Guy...for keeping all the memories alive.💛💛
Omg... These interviews get me SO Fires up y'all r SO RIGHT the ONLy people they want there is Precilla um he was GOne Most the time show was at Graceland ... I believe he was forced to get married they were married from What 68 to 72!!! That's it They had lisa Dean sayin he was too young they ask Lisa all these questions !!! SHE WAS 9 almost 10 ?!?!!!! What does she remember ?!?!! Being tucked in and riding golf carts and horses here and there .... But she was 9... So u got lisa Priscilla.... And um ohhhhh Jerry and for real can't we all see what's up been up... Elvis Even told Jerry don't let me catch u around her alone again!!!!!!!!! Anyway so yeah!! Nobody from epe OR THIS NEW MOVIE!!! TALked to Dean OR ANYONE WHO KNOW HIM They didn't even talk to Billy Smith!! Billy was not only his cousin he WAS HIS BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!!!! SMH I can't even write anymore fires me up so bad YES THANK U SOA GUY FOR TALKING TO REAL PEOPLE!! WHO REALLY KNEW HIM!!! PERIOD!!
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WOW… what a great video. Boy do I wish I can make it for the meatballs.
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Thank you Spa Guy 💕love all your stories of Elvis🌸Aloha from Hawaii TCB
I love how genuine Dean is. Thank you for sharing your memories. I’m glad Elvis had you in his life.
The guy with the camera crew was none of the famous British interviewer/TV host ,David Frost, who is somewhat of an icon himself
Love the king Elvis Presley
Think Dean said it right when he said EPE are spoiling it for the fans he’s right they should have had a guy or woman who can tell it how it was working for Elvis
Very interesting
Billy your videos are fascinating and captivating !
Hi, cool
Thank you Billy. I enjoyed this video.
Thank you Dean to share Stories of Elvis too and The Family
This was so interesting. Love hearing about Elvis. Thanks for sharing.
To me hes a good guy ive heard the children lisa marie and that gang ran all over dean,.messed with him because he was really a kid at heart.didnt wanna be the bad guy and the children knew it.
Yes very sad Not the same as it use to be
Certainly sounds like a great guy! Don't know if this is taboo but love to hear from Dean the reason Dick Grob left Graceland in '79. The prevailing story is that Vernon fired him for stealing. I suspect Dean would know the truth
Come to the even and ask him that is a great question..
@@SpaGuy Thanks Spa Guy. Love all your videos. Thanks for all you do. I'm not in the U.S. so I can't attend but I do think it is a question that does need to be asked of Dean. Perhaps you could do so?
It's possible but hard for me to believe. But now that you brought it up I'm curious to know. I'd never heard that before.
Deans the man thank you
What a great interview with Dean
He seam a really cool guy it’s great to hear these cool stoies
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Dean handled Frost really well. Would've been really easy to lose your cool with someone who is beginning to berate and bait you. Hat's off! Just starting to see your videos with him and he seems very down to earth
Dean Is Great!! What you see is what you get no agenda!!
Dean such likable man luv hear his stories Thanks Billy
Spa Guy. Does Dean still speak to Al? An interview with Al would be nice if he would be willing..
Al is not willing..
@@SpaGuy Understood!!!
Poor Elvis 🥲
When he mentioned that some of Elvis’s relatives still work at Graceland
Well who are they ? please
Jimmy Gambill is the Head Groundskeeper at Graceland.. His mother was Vester and Clettes Presley's daughter so his grandfather was Vester Presley Vernon's brother..
Jimmy is pasty’s brother?
I want to say that was a wonderful interview it was like two friends talking to each other he's a very nice man I think his father was a very nice man too I think he loved Elvis and here try to do good by him. I would love and enjoy to be able to come in August believe that's going to be impossible for me have fun and I hope that it's filmed to hear all the stories and all the laughter that would really warm my heart. Thank you again for everything you're a great guy and you are making history for us and for our beloved Elvis God bless you always
Dean is very genuine it seems and down to earth nice guy
Love to hear all these storys abouts the people around elvis I wish it could go back to when elvis was alive and get some people that knew elvis and tell some history of the house thanks for this interview love it thanks Billy trey and dean
Such a sweet man
Great stuff, thanks
My impression on what I heard was Al Strada left very soon after Elvis died , walking away into the sunset never to be heard from for years.
Al was there along with Dean until at least 1980..
@@SpaGuy I wonder if Al Strada has done any interview’s back then or now. Would love to hear his stories.
@@TheMARCVISION He has escaped to Alaska now. Has never talked or written a book about his Elvis days.
Its my understanding, Al Strada was the first person to run upstairs when Ginger called for help (Aug 16th). Joe Esposito was the 2nd person to run upstairs.
@@timritchey9591 Thats what I finally have read. It was Al. But you wont hear that from a lot of the others. I consider Al the coolest and loyal person around Elvis.
A year ago this was posted. How things have changed in a year.
You are not kidding!!
...has anyone gotten Al Strada to speak?
Nope.. I have talked to him but he refuses to speak on camera..
@@SpaGuy that is really interesting but you gotta respect him for that.
Dean is such nice guy. He has good memories of days with Elvis. It’s a shame how things have changed.
I’ve always thought Elvis would have loved his home being shown but I don’t think he would have liked all the changes that have been made. I especially believe Elvis would have hated the way his family has been treated along with friends like dean.
Do you know why Elvis is not buried beside his mother?
Thanks Billy , you and Trey bring some true and awesome stories.
Great Interview with someone that was there and lived it. I know I speak for the Elvis community when I say "Thanks For What You Do". Without you so much of this would have been lost to history. You show us the people, places and transport us back in time to the actual events and places. This was a great interview-I liked the story about Springsteen. Hopefully in the future you will be able to do a segment about Bruce jumping the fence after his concert in Memphis. Thanks for all you do!
Mr.B was that David Frost that they escorted off the property? Same guy that interviewed President Nixon
Ahaha cool video
What is the forth name on Elvis’ flame base? I cannot for the life of me see it well. I know it’s Jerry, Dean, Dr.Nick, WHO and Joe.
I wish you would do a story/ interview on Vernons passing. I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for sharing such awesome stories. I esp loved your video when you went to Vernons house. I would pay to tour it also!
I would love to do a story but there really isn't much information about it..
@@SpaGuy I haven’t been able to find any info about it either.
Hi, I watched this video and thought I recognised the man’s voice so I did a bit of research and I was correct. The man was actually a well known talk show host in England and his name is David frost. If you go on TH-cam and look for David Frost 1980 you can see the whole show. It’s about all the Elvis fans who visited Memphis during what is now Elvis week. It’s very interesting to watch, just remember when it was made. I’m from the UK and enjoy your video’s.
I'm pretty sure the guy he walked out was David frost. David is the person who interviewed Richard Nixon when he admitted his wrongs
That was David Frost you kicked off!!
Yep!!
@@SpaGuy Wow!! he was a big time TV interviewer her in the UK check out some of his videos online. They even made a movie of his Nixon interview - Frost V Nixon
Sir David Frost?
Yes!!
@@SpaGuy Wow never seen that clip before 👏👏
Dean handled that so well ! I'm just ashamed that it was a UK journalist being so disrespectful !
David Frost possessed a huge ego. Respect Dean
Your videos are great!! I really enjoy all the information you provide us with. True stories from the people who lived it. 💜 Elvis.