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y Visit to Indiana, Pennsylvania
Jimmy
Stewart Museum
For
those of you who loved Jimmy Stewart and his movies, The Jimmy Stewart
Museum is a MUST! It is an ever growing project. A new military
wing has just been added about his service during World War II.
The people that came to meet me were wonderful. I enjoyed talking
to them and listening to the tales of those who had family members
that had grown up with Mr. Stewart. I feel that the folks who live
in this community helped give Mr. Stewart the foundation to become
the legend he was, and yet remain a humble and caring man. The Museum
is a window into who Mr. Stewart was and is a tribute to a man who
was loved by many people.
Culver
City Studios, Stage 14 where the actual It's a Wonderful
Life was filmed back in 1946. Pictured are the adult
Bailey kids (from left to right): Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy) Karolyn,
Larry Simms (Petey) and Carol Coombs Mueller (Janie) |
A
Wonderful Life in Indiana PA
I
had a fabulous visit with the gang at Rouki's Restaurant. Rouki's is a restaurant
made festive with great food and the atmosphere that exists throughout the establishment.
The walls are decorated in the spirit of the movie Its a Wonderful Life.
There are presents and a Christmas Tree with lots of good cheer. They even have
an old movie projector and the equipment from the 20's. Films are everywhere.
Thanks Kim and Roxanne.
Kim,
Karolyn and Roxanne at Rouki's |
The
Touching Story of Megan Lubaut
After an appearance at a Senior citizen
community center, I came out and a mother and her little girl were patiently waiting
to see me. They shared their story with me. Megan Lubaut's mother was in the hospital
last year during the Christmas Season.
Megan
Lubaut and "Zuzu" | It
was an annual tradition in their home to watch the movie It's a Wonderful Life.
It was a time for the family to come together and share memories and love. But
this particular year Megan missed her mother very much when she was unable to
be at home. When her mother finally was able to return home, Megan had gotten
a Christmas present that she loved very much. It was a baby doll. Her mother asked
her what she named her new doll and she said "ZuZu".
Karolyn
and Chris "George Bailey" Collins | Chris
Collins Show
On a couple of side trips while I was there, I had the opportunity
to see a very remarkable performance by Chris Collins portraying George Bailey
in a one man show about "It's a Wonderful Life". Best of luck to you Chris!
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