Abandoned Cooperstown & Warnerville where Hollywood Classics were Shot

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Ай бұрын

Jeff takes this episode of History Hunters to the eastern edge of Stanislaus County where the abandoned settlements of Cooperstown and Warnerville where Hollywood stars Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Burt Reynolds, Ryan and Tatum O'Neil and others filmed some significant movies.
This episode also visits the small Maxwell Family Cemetery between the two locations.
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@irishgip71
@irishgip71 Ай бұрын
California is literally the best state, politics aside. You can go from snow to beach in one quick drive. Too bad politics and politicians can ruin a great thing.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Could not agree with you more!
@MoeLarrycurly1
@MoeLarrycurly1 Ай бұрын
👍
@superbee-di5tp
@superbee-di5tp Ай бұрын
Yes, too bad corrupt politicians ruined such a great state. I have never been to Cali, but I've been to Washington State once. Seattle to be exact.
@DavidNiehaus20
@DavidNiehaus20 Ай бұрын
Jeff would you fufill my suggestion by visiting the grave of John philip sousa please and you are the sweetest kindest most special guy on youtube ♥️♥️
@bmepdoc9675
@bmepdoc9675 Ай бұрын
Valid point, I Agree. There's a lot of blame to go around. As my sister, a psychologist who began practicing nearly 46 years ago, mentioned. There was a significant shift in the care of the mentally ill since the mid-1980s - and it hasn’t been for the better. After the Deinstitutionalization movement began in California in the 1960s, so many state mental health hospitals closed, forcing many folks who needed a lot of care onto the streets. Without those facilities, many mentally ill people ended up in jails and prisons which are not set up to provide safe, compassionate care for brain illnesses. But in 1981, when Reagan deinstitutionalized the mentally ill and emptied the psychiatric hospitals into so-called “community” clinics, the problem got worse. much, much worse. Another great episode, Jeff. Thanks
@robertbowers9856
@robertbowers9856 Ай бұрын
I'm 80 now, and when I look back at 62, I was still young enough to climb steep slopes. Fascinating! My mom and dad loved "High Noon."
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Keep staying young!
@ourlifeinwyoming4654
@ourlifeinwyoming4654 Ай бұрын
It's hard to believe we're closing in on a century since these films were made. Westerns left a mark on me. Growing up in GA, I always dreamed of going out west. I was thrilled when the Air Force sent me to out West. I never left. The shot of Gary on his horse, with the hill in the background. Goose bumps moment! If those hills could talk and tell of us of all that have passed there, be it native Americans to the early days of film... Great job on this one!
@californiahiker9616
@californiahiker9616 Ай бұрын
I grew up in Germany. I remember many of these magnificent films! Sigh.
@user-lc9co9kv9j
@user-lc9co9kv9j Ай бұрын
Always enjoyable. I usually cannot watch a video that's more than 5 minutes but yours fly by cuz they are so darn interesting.
@dawnberthold3894
@dawnberthold3894 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Jeff for taking us to these classic locations.
@raysanguinetti7208
@raysanguinetti7208 Ай бұрын
How does a 22 year old Jeff wind up atop a hill in the middle of nowhere? We’re you interested in historical sights/artifacts even as a young man? Well I am always impressed with how easy you make these videos look. I so appreciate and enjoy the amount of effort you put into each one of these. Thank You!
@timothycovert5301
@timothycovert5301 Ай бұрын
We were all over the area as well back then. It was an incredible time and place.
@musiknbooks-jn1wz
@musiknbooks-jn1wz Ай бұрын
Loved it, everything I like! Native American history, movie history, railroad history, old town history, old cemeteries! You never cease to impress me! If I ever could find such as those grinding stones, I'd be awestruck! Just to know the people before us, walked those same steps! AWESOME! Thanks once again!
@michaelharrison1041
@michaelharrison1041 Ай бұрын
Rural Calif. is beautiful. Your videos are great fun. Thanks very much.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
It really is! California is the most beautiful state, in my opinion.
@johnsaucerhunter
@johnsaucerhunter Ай бұрын
When I was a teenager (70's) I used to drive out of Oakdale onto Warnerville road just to be away and out of the hustle and bustle of the towns. I didn't know about all the Movie's shot around those areas Jeff.. so thanks for sharing that "History Gold' with us.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Are you sure you didn’t take your friends up there and go partying or shooting off guns? Lol
@johnsaucerhunter
@johnsaucerhunter Ай бұрын
@@jbenziggy Never did any shooting there (except with my camera).. but ahem.. err.. cough.. cough.. the other I may vaguely recall of having been privy to ( I was just the driver, I tell ya... that's my story... and I'm sticking to it).
@edwardaustin740
@edwardaustin740 Ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch what you have in store for us every Sunday morning. Thank you Jeff.
@roxann_bam
@roxann_bam Ай бұрын
I love the history and old pictures. I tried to make acorn bread once. It's a long process. You have to boil the acorns repeatedly to get rid of the tannins, which makes them bitter. Then, when their completely dry, you grind them. I had a range, oven, and coffee grinder. You can appreciate how hard it was without electricity. Another great video!
@JamesCrane
@JamesCrane Ай бұрын
I’m the same age as you, and I remember driving from Fremont where I grew up, through Niles Canyon, through the valley and up to Pinecrest or Kennedy Meadows, when I was a kid. My parents would tell me all kinds of stories and folklore of the valley and Sierra as we would travel through. It’s fantastic to relive those stories through your weekly features! Thanks.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Wonderful, James! Thanks! Sounds like your parents were like mine, always taking me places as a kid and I would complain about being in the car too long. But I am glad dad did that for me as my interests would have been different today, I am sure.
@user-nn4bc9pv5f
@user-nn4bc9pv5f Ай бұрын
As always Jeff …super work! Love it how you blend the past and present with pictures and film clips. The comparisons makes it so neat. Thanks again for an enjoyable trip.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thanks a ton! Love what you had to say!
@bradreinhardt1358
@bradreinhardt1358 Ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to see Sierra #3 that the State of California owns and has preserved and operating at Railtown 1897 in Jamestown. The state was to shut down the attraction, but a letter-writing campaign performed by school-aged children caused Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to relent and breathe new life into that state park. William Frazier Cooper was also a Mexican War veteran as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army 16th Infantry, and Cooperstown was on the south end of his Rock River Ranch and a half mile from Cooper's ranch house. His homestead of 160 acres was his home base for the grazing of cattle and hogs over 2000 acres. He had previously come to California to mine and worked his way down to Sonora before settling in the Tuolumne County area of his ranch in 1858 that is now Stanislaus County. He lived in Buena Vista, the high-priced 'suburban' area, across the Stanislaus River from Knight's Ferry. Buena Vista, also, no longer exists. Cooper's saddest period of his life came after a serious fall that caused a severe concussion. The incident caused him to shoot and stab his wife, Levinia, to death 27 Nov 1867. He was committed to the Stockton Insane Asylum the following month, but paroled a year later. He continued to ranch on his property for another 35 years. One of my 2nd great-grandfather's neighbors..... Thanks for continuing to bringing new 'old life' to this area that is rich in history!
@haroldnelson3734
@haroldnelson3734 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that with all of us. Such awesome history!...and with a personal family point of view from you. Wonderful! Personally, I think it would be great for Jeff to do a whole video on the Sierra #3 locomotive.
@bradreinhardt1358
@bradreinhardt1358 Ай бұрын
I think that Jeff is well aware of Sierra #3 and Railtown 1897. If anybody is a Californian or coming to the Gold Region of California, please take the time to visit Jamestown and our 'state' railway. Sierra #3 is very well documented on KZfaq, but, if Jeff wanted to take it on, the history of the railcars with THEIR movie heritage, would be fantastic! Always new challenges at this state park. Please..... keep it alive.
@bradreinhardt1358
@bradreinhardt1358 Ай бұрын
Not knowing who gets what on their paid channels..... Sierra Railroad #3 is the lead-in to "Tales of Wells Fargo" with Dale Robertson during its B&W years in the 1950's. Lots of scenes around the area Jeff showed today. I think it's the best example of how that steam locomotive operated in its heyday. It's treated much more like an elder grandpa today even though the boiler has been replaced and overhauls done as required by the FRA.
@angiebeasworrick6569
@angiebeasworrick6569 Ай бұрын
What a great video and piece of CA you found. I have seen the movies you talked about on the western channel. You are the only one doing CA history. We really enjoyed this. Thanks, Jeff.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I’m sure that others are doing California videos but I’m pretty much the only one doing history videos on central California. But I do them all over too! I appreciate your nice comment!
@richardbeee
@richardbeee Ай бұрын
Gary Cooper now filming in Cooperstown. How ironic is that?😊 As always....I enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
@WyomingTraveler
@WyomingTraveler Ай бұрын
Jeff, I enjoy your videos about lost Hollywood filming locations. Nice to see rural California and know that not all the state is concrete, glass and asphalt.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
You need to come visit because you have a mental picture that sounds like it’s been formed by views of Los Angeles or San Francisco which is solid city. Most of the state is still relatively rural, including our forests and coastal areas. The great Central Valley is mostly farm country too with some key cities in between. I think you’d be pleasantly surprised.
@WyomingTraveler
@WyomingTraveler Ай бұрын
@@jbenziggy I lived in San Bernardino for two years. during that time, I visited much of the state between Lake Tahoe and San Diego, so I I am aware of the beauty of rural California. I think the most attractive part of California is along highway 49. Yes, I would like to visit California again and do videos about sites along US 395 and state route 49.
@Mirokuofnite
@Mirokuofnite Ай бұрын
Spent a lot of time out in that area with my dad. He worked for the road department and he spent a lot of time in that area of the county. I wonder what the view looked like from those grind holes in the early 1800s. Back then it was probably a vast oak forest but given the two creeks on either side of the road the native village was probably right there and from that point the women could watch over the village. Back in the 90s my family went metal detecting at the old windmill/tree a little down the road from those graves. Found tons of sheep sheers and other tool remains. Seemed to be a old barn in the location along with the foundation of a house. At the house site we found a thimble and sad iron.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Neat that you found artifacts from a house that no longer exists! I wonder if it was where these buried folks once lived!
@Mirokuofnite
@Mirokuofnite Ай бұрын
@@jbenziggy That's what I'm thinking since the place was a quarter mile up the road on the same side as the graves. Side note, that incline by the tracks was probably used to load grain into trains. Also along the ridge of the old house site there's a bunch of caves and evidence of habitation. Soot stains on the ceilings as one of the signs. Use to wonder with my dad about who use to stay up there. From natives to possibly sheep shepherds watching over the flocks.
@cindykdelk7604
@cindykdelk7604 Ай бұрын
I lived nearby that location on a cattle ranch, we drove cattle right past the tracks at the water tower. I love your episodes about this area. You never disappoint!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Very cool! You’ve led a blessed life being out there!
@theburtseoni
@theburtseoni Ай бұрын
That is beautiful country, you can see why they wanted to shoot movies there! Thank you for letting us tag along on this trip down memory lane Jeff!
@joannekinnally7530
@joannekinnally7530 Ай бұрын
Another great video. I live in NY and to see beautiful California is such a treat. Thanks for taking me there.❤️
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us in this trip, Joanne!
@sistergoldenhair2231
@sistergoldenhair2231 Ай бұрын
Remember I drove many times out in these area's as a teen learning to drive. And now I know the rest of the story. Thx Jeff🎉😊
@rhondaz356
@rhondaz356 Ай бұрын
I absolutely loved this. There's something about abandoned sites.Thanks for the audio- visuals, pics, and research, Jeff. 👏🏻👏🏻🌞
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Glad you like this one!
@MoellerEngineeringCo.
@MoellerEngineeringCo. Ай бұрын
There's something about this area that gives off good vibes. The views are remarkable.
@barbaramai7610
@barbaramai7610 Ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! It's hard to imagine that it has been over 80 to 100 years ago that Hollywood and these movie stars were in that location filming movies. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, especially from the ledge where the Native Americans ground their acorns! Thanks, Jeff, for this very informative episode.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
I'm glad that you like this one, Barbara! Thanks a bunch!
@nomesaneman3962
@nomesaneman3962 Ай бұрын
I was a waiter on the "Sierra Supper Chief" dinner train on the Sierra RR which ran from Jamestown to Oakdale and back in the '70's. It was the only place in America where you could get a white tablecloth dinner behind a steam engine (we used #28 most of the time). There was always a water stop at Warnerville. Can't tell you how many times I said to the passengers: "If you look out to the left side of the train, you'll see where Gary Cooper filmed 'High Noon'." As usual, you are bringing back some great memories. Thank you, Jeff!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
I rode that train one time and Buck Bloodsworth was aboard in costume. Have you heard of him?
@oldermusiclover
@oldermusiclover Ай бұрын
thanks for the video I know his personal life was the pits but Errol was so drop dead gorgeous
@kenuber4014
@kenuber4014 Ай бұрын
Another great history lesson! Thanks Jeff.
@rosezingleman5007
@rosezingleman5007 Ай бұрын
Fascinating video as usual Jeff. I love how you cover every bit of discernible history in each location. Just great.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thank you! It does require a lot of homework! I’m glad you appreciated my efforts!
@greggwatkinsjr.4308
@greggwatkinsjr.4308 Ай бұрын
Love watching the history location of classic movies where it was film! 🤠
@ford32able
@ford32able Ай бұрын
We are blessed to have you show us what once was and how some things have changed and like this one, still beautiful and pristine.
@peanut_trucker
@peanut_trucker Ай бұрын
Some of my favorite episodes old movie locations. Randolph Scott is one of my favorites, he's grave is in Henderson North Carolina so no episode of that one lol. Audie Murphy is another favorite of mine from the old days and he's in Arlington being the mist decorated army vet. Thanks for sharing 👍
@RedProg
@RedProg Ай бұрын
Great way to start my Sunday as always. Thank you
@cookeykat
@cookeykat Ай бұрын
That area is so beautiful. Thanks for all the research you do to bring history to life .
@felinemagic4473
@felinemagic4473 Ай бұрын
Another outstanding history lesson. No one presents such excellent videos, history and commentaries. I really appreciate all the work you put into your work. And you are spot on about the view, breath taking.
@elizabethharrison7306
@elizabethharrison7306 Ай бұрын
History Hunters you tube channel Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖
@brentgardner5103
@brentgardner5103 Ай бұрын
Nobody does it better than Jeff. Thanks for your hard work!!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Very nice of you to say, Brent! Thanks!
@brentgardner5103
@brentgardner5103 Ай бұрын
@@jbenziggy You are welcome!!
@dianejohnson7235
@dianejohnson7235 Ай бұрын
I love you videos!!! I learn so much of the past!!!
@webchuck1
@webchuck1 Ай бұрын
Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing this story on Abandoned Cooperstown & Warnerville. Happy Sunday, and have a great day.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@mikewhite2aadvocacy172
@mikewhite2aadvocacy172 Ай бұрын
What can I say that you have not already said about the beauty of that place
@NormaHird
@NormaHird Ай бұрын
Jeff.... thank you for taking us on a new adventure. Your videos are so well researched. Special expresso coffee and HISTORY HUNTERS on Sundays together is a must.
@swansfan6944
@swansfan6944 Ай бұрын
You mentioned John Ritter, what a funny man. I just finished watching the series Three’s a Crowd, hadn’t seen it since it first came out. That’s all my dad ever watched, western tv shows and western movies. I miss you dad.😢 Thanks Jeff, great video. ❤Jodie 🇦🇺
@michaelmartens8606
@michaelmartens8606 Ай бұрын
I love your programs and Sarah is such a great partner to your program
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thanks for acknowledging Sarah! She’s my asset!
@mtacoustic1
@mtacoustic1 Ай бұрын
It's amazing how quickly human made structures disappear. Buildings I remember as a 10-yr old (I'm 72) as being going concerns are now gone without a trace. Love your historical adventures!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
True. Nothing lasts forever. Our homes will one day to be replaced. I often think about that.
@Charger1908
@Charger1908 Ай бұрын
I absolutely love your videos from the start to the end you keep it interesting. I’m closing in on 70 and I expect I won’t be able to visit the places you show us. I’ve been to California but it’s been years. I will continue to watch and imagine all the wonderful places you show us.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Glad you like them! If you can visit do so before you aren’t able to. California is a beautiful state!
@Blend-24
@Blend-24 Ай бұрын
Great video!! California is such a beauty state when one gets away from the cities
@CarlosHerrera-oh9ec
@CarlosHerrera-oh9ec Ай бұрын
My sons n I have spent many afternoons out there messing around… lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.
@robertforrest7956
@robertforrest7956 Ай бұрын
I had almost forgot about this movie, and the native community that settled the area. Thanks Jeff...🏆 😀 Can't wait for you to do a story on Chico and Warner Brothers studios here for several films, especially Robin Hood!!! 🎉
@Marybgreat
@Marybgreat Ай бұрын
Love old Hollywood. You really do your research Jeff. Enjoy your history lessons.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a blessing!
@susanpeterson8529
@susanpeterson8529 Ай бұрын
Aw Jeff! Good job. I would love to see history around Merced Falls, Snelling, Coarsegold, Hornitos, Midpines and of course, Mariposa!
@davidelack8809
@davidelack8809 Ай бұрын
It is always a pleasure to tag along on your adventures, thank you!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
We certainly do appreciate you joining us whenever we post videos. Thank you so much.
@DougPeabody
@DougPeabody Ай бұрын
Love your know your knowledge of filming locations. It's fascinating to see the changes. Great video, Jeff.
@danielgc1970
@danielgc1970 Ай бұрын
I lived in Oakdale from the end of '87 through June of '91. Got my drivers license there. Love history and used to love driving the backroads between Oakdale and the foothills. I never knew so much history was there. Thanks for the awesome documentary!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! That would be a great place to learn how to drive ... out in the middle of nowhere where you can't kill other people in cars! LOL
@mariahwhite785
@mariahwhite785 Ай бұрын
I'd love to see California one day. It's beautiful from what you've shown us.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
It really is!
@lornahardin4563
@lornahardin4563 Ай бұрын
Beautiful country, I can imagine it back in the day. I love the history aspect with the movies. Up on the hill with the Native Indian grinding holes is a rock by an old branch that could be a grinding tool. @10.58. I am blank right now as to what it is called. Loved this video Jeff and Sarah. Glad you could make the climb Jeff for us to see.
@bonniekaye
@bonniekaye Ай бұрын
Such beautiful places! Thank you for sharing! ⚘️⚘️
@billdouglas6561
@billdouglas6561 Ай бұрын
Used to hunt rabbits on warnerville and 26 mile road back in the 70s
@markfrench8892
@markfrench8892 Ай бұрын
Another fabulous episode. Thanks for sharing.
@glocke380
@glocke380 Ай бұрын
I love the northern California hills in the spring!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
They are beautiful this time of year!
@andreajohnson1796
@andreajohnson1796 Ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us on a Sunday adventure, it was a great one, what an awesome view green everywhere
@markleach116
@markleach116 Ай бұрын
Love your videos! Educational and relaxing 🙂
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thank you, Mark! 😊
@steveflaim2656
@steveflaim2656 Ай бұрын
Thanks for another wonderful history hunters video!!
@havingfun3619
@havingfun3619 Ай бұрын
You're right. Never heard of movie productions in that part of CA. Very interesting.
@skimmer8774
@skimmer8774 Ай бұрын
The music theme played during the movie High Noon will play in your head quite a while after you watch the movie. LOL. Did mine anyway 😊
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Do not forsake me oh my darling … the ear worm begins its work! lol
@philbrown9764
@philbrown9764 Ай бұрын
Dodge City is a huge favorite of mine and is still on my DVR and has been for years.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
I bought it but now need to watch it!
@philbrown9764
@philbrown9764 Ай бұрын
@@jbenziggyNeedless for me to say…it’s a keeper, IMO.
@user-qv2cq5kv1h
@user-qv2cq5kv1h Ай бұрын
That was great!!! It's nice to know the land hasn't changed to much. I love old Hollywood! Thanks Jeff!!!!! ❤ 23:45
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
It’s still very pastoral and serene out there.
@laurielaurie8280
@laurielaurie8280 Ай бұрын
California is so pretty and green in the spring 😊
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
It sure is!
@mrshiney2
@mrshiney2 Ай бұрын
Since living in the valley for 30 years I can recognize these beautiful rolling hills of the Sierra foothills anywhere. And as you know this is a spectacular time of year to be out and about. Lots of auto commercials still shot out in these parts
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Yeah it’s beautiful and green now but in summer it all gets brown pretty fast! But it has its own beauty in golden hues.
@dsinavich5141
@dsinavich5141 Ай бұрын
Hi ...love the oldies but goodies westerns....the train was awesome...I grew up with a train in our back yard in the country...chugging by every week ...thanks for vlogging the history.... Gary Cooper was a good actor..and handsome too.......have a great weekend...... Deborah 🇨🇦
@redmccoy8633
@redmccoy8633 Ай бұрын
Love Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck, John Wayne. Those were the days . As always very interesting. Thanx!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
The days of the classic Hollywood legends! Thanks for leaving the comment.
@ZEVONLIN
@ZEVONLIN Ай бұрын
I know more about my current neighborhood thanks to the History hunters
@paulratto8638
@paulratto8638 Ай бұрын
The railroad spike “spiked” my memory ! As a kid I spent my summers at Hume Lake (1950s). In the early 1900s there was a sawmill behind the concrete dam with a small railroad collecting timber from surrounding groves. As you hike from a east side of the dam, there is a road which was apparently a railroad bed because we found many spikes… If you need a suggestion for a future video this might be a beauty area to explore !
@Xpyburnt_ndz
@Xpyburnt_ndz Ай бұрын
HOLY SMOKES Jeff!!! 2 HH "fixes" in a week!!!! What am I to do!!! Guess I'll head into rehab! 🤣😂🤣 GR8 vid!!! So much forgotten history to be had!!! Thnx so much for all your work in research and filming!~Chris
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
It’s your lucky week. Better play the lottery. Lol.
@marciachauvin3890
@marciachauvin3890 Ай бұрын
Olivia de Havilland went to school with my parents all of them graduated from Los Gatos High School. Olivia and her mother Lillian Fontaine lived in Saratoga. At that time Los Gatos High served both communities. Joan went to school there as well for a short time but because of some health issues went to live with her father.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Wow! You just told me something I never knew! Olivia in Saratoga and Los Gatos! Wow!
@richnunn9633
@richnunn9633 Ай бұрын
I love your knowledge of the history of the places you visit, your narrations of the history is amazing Thanks for sharing the history and keeping it alive
@user-in2ru8cs1g
@user-in2ru8cs1g Ай бұрын
Very informative and interesting! Who knew a desolate spot in the Central Valley could have so many stories behind it?
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
I know, right?
@Richmart1955
@Richmart1955 Ай бұрын
❤ Who knew all those faraway places were so close to home ❤. Thank you
@ThePookosh
@ThePookosh 4 күн бұрын
I knew about Cooperstown and the Yokuts bedrock mortar cups (grinding holes), but I had no knowledge of the movies filmed in the area - good info!
@SusanGK1
@SusanGK1 7 күн бұрын
We drive up to Angel's Camp and have lunch at La Hacienda every now and then. We will have to drive out to Warnerville Rd and check these places out. You do an excellent job seeking out these places and showing us where to find them. Thank you!
@409rommel
@409rommel Ай бұрын
Great video buddy! Especially the old shots compared to nowadays….
@lilli63
@lilli63 Ай бұрын
I love those old movies, and it's so interesting to see where they were made. So thank you. 👏👏⭐️💛⭐️💛⭐️👏👏
@marydilley4455
@marydilley4455 Ай бұрын
Great presentation again Jeff. We enjoy the then and now shots of our California through the eyes of old films and photos you find. I hope that area remains as pristine as it is now. Thanks for the research and time you spend to share your knowledge of history.
@LeeBrokaw
@LeeBrokaw Ай бұрын
I have been down those roads many times, but I never knew exactly where Cooperstown was. Thank you.
@californiahiker9616
@californiahiker9616 Ай бұрын
What a great episode! I’m so glad these old movie locations are being “preserved” for future generations. That hill with the grinding holes looks a lot like Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, wich I visited a long time ago. These classic movies will always be popular. High Noon is one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time!
@terryroths4254
@terryroths4254 Ай бұрын
Cooper, Grant, smooth delivery and funny. Great actors. Great video Jeff.
@Bbmangood
@Bbmangood Ай бұрын
I love watching your videos that make my day better
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Makes me happy hearing that! Thank you, Mark!
@bartgoins1782
@bartgoins1782 Ай бұрын
Another great Hollywood history lesson. On top of enjoying the video, I was happy to see it is only 15 hours old, and you already have 12K views. I was a little saddened to see only 2K likes. Please, if you've enjoyed Jeff's hard work on his videos, give it a "Thumbs Ups," and a quick comment. Jeff, thank you again for some great content and entertainment. I'm looking forward to the next lesson.
@bryonhogg485
@bryonhogg485 Ай бұрын
Thank you for piercing these movie locations all together Jeff . .
@jameskelly5215
@jameskelly5215 Ай бұрын
Hey Jeff that was a very interesting episode being an aussie I liked hearing about Errol what a beautiful place thanks for all the great content regards Jim
@privatepilot4064
@privatepilot4064 Ай бұрын
Thank you Jeff!
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and leaving the comment!
@johnmcgowanireland695
@johnmcgowanireland695 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking me back in time, beautiful country!
@ravensbrood3544
@ravensbrood3544 Ай бұрын
The hills around this area are beautiful, l was born in Oakdale, l know the area well. Great Vlog Jeff.👍😁
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Cool! We’re Oakdale boys!
@mov1ngforward
@mov1ngforward Ай бұрын
So thorough...no stone left unturned, in this case it was a railroad spike. You really knocked this out of the park! I am impressed you climbed the hill...you're in great shape to be able to do that. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@rrelectric5159
@rrelectric5159 Ай бұрын
Nice coverage of some of the cinema history of the Sierra Railroad and its surroundings. The curved tracks that form the turning wye in Cooperstown were used every trip when I worked on the railroad. We made dinner trips from Jamestown to Cooperstown with either #24 or #38 on summer Saturdays in the early 70"s. great memories.
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
Glad when my videos stir good memories in my viewers! Thanks for telling me about yours!
@khayneify
@khayneify Ай бұрын
I don't think I have ever written to you before, but I would just like to say you haven't put out a video I didn't like. I love the one's like this where movies from the past were filmed. I love visiting, through your video's, the movie places from the past where and how they have changed and look today. And while I am here, my most favorite one was when you visited the place where the movie' Shane' was filmed. And as usual 'Shane' was one of my favorite movies. There wasn't much left there when you were there and probably less now, but I loved it and still watch it occasionally. And if you ever get the chance, I wish you could visit it again. Thank you so much for your wondaful video's.
@thetraveler2561
@thetraveler2561 Ай бұрын
Great video! Gary Cooper phenomenal actor. "Give me that old time religion!
@johnhughes8563
@johnhughes8563 Ай бұрын
Keep up the great work, you deserve 500000 subscribers .
@patriciawarner1274
@patriciawarner1274 Ай бұрын
Love seeing where movies are filmed
@kimkelly-kline3768
@kimkelly-kline3768 Ай бұрын
Jeff, you don't know how much I love your videos,especially this type..where you find the places where movies were done and match up scenery..that is so cool,I've always found that so fascinating..Keep em comin...much love to You and Sarah!
@gerrymaitland9799
@gerrymaitland9799 Ай бұрын
We always enjoy seeing filming locations. Thanks for taking us along...
@jbenziggy
@jbenziggy Ай бұрын
You bet! Thanks
@redkitten7046
@redkitten7046 Ай бұрын
Great episode! I'll have to watch a few of these old movies now! 🎬
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