Episode 19: The Danny Thomas House: A Sad Ending

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I’m Caren - Not the Kind Who Calls the Manager

10 ай бұрын

Comedian and philanthropist Danny Thomas built a beautiful home in the late 1960s that met an unfortunate end.

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@jimreal3840 10 ай бұрын

We need more people like him.....this guy saved so many kids and helped out so many familys....he still is....what a great man !

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more! Thanks so much for watching!

@catsmeow6858 10 ай бұрын

Danny Thomas founded St. Jude's; one of the greatest achievements of my time.

@hestergreen2031 10 ай бұрын

Yes, Danny Thomas was the founder of Saint Jude’s Hospital. I have so much respect for this. And try to keep up to date with its progress as towards helping children and their families. Danny Thomas is truly a fine tribute to humanity. May his spirit and soul be with us forever.

@TIZNYC 10 ай бұрын

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4 weirdo

@jeannerogers7085 10 ай бұрын

St. Jude's is a way better legacy than Danny's house.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@waynetaylor8082 10 ай бұрын

Who of comparable fame and wealth would do similar today? It's just a thought 🤔?

@boothunterexploringtheworl6146 10 ай бұрын

I was fortunate to be able to purchase several of the stained glass window cabinet doors from the home that include the cedar of Lebanon on each center crest. I treasure them for their history and beauty as well as connection to such a wonderful man.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful! I’m so glad they went to someone who really appreciates them!

@hestergreen2031 10 ай бұрын

You are so very fortunate to have those wonderful items. I wish I could have done the same.

@brinsonharris9816 10 ай бұрын

Danny Thomas and Jamie Farr are Lebanon’s Hollywood contingent. My Dad was a US Embassy attaché in Lebanon from 1961-64, and I was born in Beirut. That’s the only thing Keanu Reeves and I have in common. I see the Lebanese flag in the front windows of businesses around town and it reminds me of when Beirut was the Paris of the Middle East. My folks knew all the best cafes and restaurants of the Beirut of the era, all Mom n’ Pop operations where whole families worked. I’ve never been able to make a trip back, but that Beirut is long gone. Glad you were able to save a piece of the Thomas home-he had a reputation of being a very classy, nice guy.

@anneraso5621 10 ай бұрын

That’s so sad. Hate to see gorgeous old LA houses come down.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree - it’s just heartbreaking. Thank you so much for watching!

@williamburdon6993 10 ай бұрын

Danny Thomas is one of my heroes, being the founder of Saint Judes Hospital and all that it does for children and their families is a wonderful legacy.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

He is a true hero! Thanks so much for watching!

@vialogan 10 ай бұрын

Caren, you're an empath! Your deep thinking and caring about things for which most people wouldn't give a fluff makes you very special. If anyone were to record this bittersweet tribute, I'm certainly glad it was you! The end of an era is always heartbreaking.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the video! I really appreciate it!

@tomiossi8092 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Born in ‘59, it was so easy to enjoy Danny and Marlow. Seemed like genuine wonderful people and how could Danny not be by being the founder of St Jude. Such a wonderful philanthropist.❤️

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

He is a true hero! Thank you so much for watching!

@ChasingRainbows67 10 ай бұрын

I find this incredibly sad!! But, wow, what a huge piece of history gone. Thank you so much for sharing.❤

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree, it is very sad. Thanks so much for watching.

@richardmcleod1930 10 ай бұрын

Danny Thomas' other home near Banning, Ca which was also a large and beautiful home has also been torn down.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Oh no, I did not know that! I’ll have to look that up to read more about it. Thanks for letting me know and thank you for watching!

@creekjonsun 10 ай бұрын

On cherry valley Blvd. Not far from the I-10 frwy. also knocked down. some of the driveway is still there. @@CRF-ds7ie

@gr6060 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I grew up during the Danny Thomas years. Now that I am older and retired, and with the help of Google Earth, I find myself going back, if you will, to the places I have visited in my life. Places that I know I may never be able to actually go back too. Google earth takes me there. Sad to say, many of those places are gone or don't look the same. I know people always say that's progress. But in a lot of cases, progress sucks. Thanks again for posting this.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I do the same thing! I like to look at the street view of a lot of the places that I used to live or visited. It’s so interesting to see how things have changed. Thanks so much for watching my video!

@grannyvroomvroom2523 10 ай бұрын

What a shame the family did not recover the family crests at the gates, their personal symbolism is priceless

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree! I actually mentioned that to the grandson just in case he didn’t realize they were there, but I’m guessing he did. And maybe they did end up taking them? I never checked to find out. I hope so. They are so beautiful!!

@steveludwig4200 10 ай бұрын

Marla Thomas had the money and could have bought this property any time she wanted...............and obviously didnt give a crap about it.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

As I mentioned in the video, it’s likely that the family just wasn’t interested in taking on the cost of maintaining such a huge mansion. I think Marlo Thomas’s rich but I’m not sure she’s that rich! 😂

@zippyzipster46 10 ай бұрын

@@steveludwig4200 not that simple and it’s awful trashing people who have given their lives to charity. They had that crest on all their homes. They left one behind. While they built one of the greatest if not the greatest care centers for children. I have only seen left wingers attack them and say the government would do better than St Jude.

@243wayne1 10 ай бұрын

@@CRF-ds7ie She's currently enjoying a net worth of $150 Million Dollars.

@robertmcnamara5407 10 ай бұрын

Not that the house had historical value but you find all over the world the tearing down of buildings of significance. This was not one of those but it was a beautiful property, and the sad thing is a lot of people today would say "Danny who?"

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. Unfortunately, as time goes by, fewer people remember him. But thankfully, they do remember him from St. Jude. Thanks so much for watching!

@larrybruce4856 10 ай бұрын

In my opinion, the house DID have historical value it was a material symbol that lived on as a reminder to all baby boomers who watched and cherished Danny Thomas, his shows, and all the accomplishments he made. St Jude Children's hospital is currently a great legacy of Danny Thomas and currently by Marlo Thomas and family. God bless the Thomas family.

@robertmcnamara5407 10 ай бұрын

@@larrybruce4856 You make a valid comment but historically valuable buildings generally have a significance for the whole populace and can be opened/used to benefit those same people. I don't deny Mr Thomas' work for the hospital and the sadness in losing this beautiful home but it was never going to be of any value except to a developer.

@vaughnharris6404 10 ай бұрын

they say you are truly dead when the last person who knew you dies...danny thomas will be remembered longer than most

@bluntedvegas7028 9 ай бұрын

Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz..AKA Danny Thomas..what an amazing man. Thanks for the great video.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@beverlytrader9363 10 ай бұрын

I hate that they just demolish history. I love those old homes.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree! It’s very sad to see. Thank you so much for watching!

@showtime951 10 ай бұрын

My grandparents lived on Hillcrest also and moved in about the same time as Danny & Rosemary Thomas. Danny and my grandfather were very close, so much so that Danny created a trail from the side of his back yard down to my grandfather's art studio. Truesdale was so spectacular in the 70's-90's. Still is, just lost some of its innocence and there's alot of new money (no class, pricks, dicks, "look at me" people), like all of Beverly Hills. It is still a beautiful place, with many delightful people. But the influx of foreign investors and tech and new media scum has made it feel more showy, more closed off & different.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

I love that story about the trail between the two homes! And yes, I agree that Trousdale is still very beautiful. Thank you so much for watching!

@kendallevans4079 9 ай бұрын

I hate new money....rap "stars", models, trendy "it" people.....here today, broke tomorrow

@showtime951 9 ай бұрын

@@kendallevans4079 - Thank you for providing an incredibly accurate and equally frustrating summary to 20+ yrs. of hellish conversations with my parents and siblings, bad strolls around town, and the many new, deep-pocketed, wildly incompetent additions to the Westside driving community. There is nothing quite like the beauty of a sixty-two-year-old cosmetic surgeon racing at quarter of the million-dollar Ferrari down

@Lee-mmg 10 ай бұрын

Very nice of his grandson to reach out. Great video!

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought so, too. Thank you so much for watching!

@pigoff123 10 ай бұрын

So sad to see the loss of historic homes

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Thanks so much for watching!

@jonboz7585 10 ай бұрын

It’s sad that such a large property could not be repurposed as a public space, like a museum. Thanks for sharing another distinguished home. I’ve joined your KZfaq channel.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing! I really appreciate it. I’m guessing that the Trousdale Estates neighbors would not be happy about a museum in their neighborhood, but who knows? Anything would’ve been better than tearing it down. Thanks again for watching!

@AllyG-ig4yv 10 ай бұрын

Not surprising as the lot is a prime location.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Very true! Thanks so much for watching!

@karenstanislaw8912 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this, Caren, and am appreciating your sensibility regarding it all - the personal humanity here - both yours, and your subject. I'm subscribing.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and your support of my KZfaq channel!

@johnbowen2956 10 ай бұрын

This is a sad story, especially when I consider Danny Thomas and his daughter, Marlo, among the more admirable Hollywood personalities. Witness their support for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Nonetheless, whenever I read about the end of a magnificent monument, whether it represents good or evil, I am always reminded of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ozymandias."

@tj3688 10 ай бұрын

Who has $65,000,000 to buy a home then tear it down to build something else? Amazing.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

It’s inconceivable to me to have that much money! 😂 If I did have it, I certainly wouldn’t use it to tear something down.

@gregorioeduardo 10 ай бұрын

There are many reasons that come to mind, including tax purposes. For example, the mega rich want to leave money for the heirs without paying Inheritance / Estate Tax (estates of above 12.06 million is where the taxes start). Buy a house like this, which really means the land it sits on, tear down and rebuilding allows you to shelter the money spent as most likely a property this price will resell for the same or more. Another reason is the more obvious; money laundering. -Which, in my opinion, is the same as what happens legally as per what described in Inheritance/Estate Tax

@veramae4098 10 ай бұрын

Taxes for the rich have declined from slightly over 90% in the 1950s, to about 25% now.

@redstone5149 10 ай бұрын

@@veramae4098…thank God for that.

@gailcurl8663 10 ай бұрын

Filthy Rich and Greedy People Who Have No Appreciation For the History These Homes Hold and For The Fans That Hold These Places Dear. All These People See is Construction Material and Nothing Else.

@TheNJ54 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I had the great pleasure of working with his son Tony on many of his shows, SOAP, BENSON, EMTPY NEST, and GOLDEN GIRLS to name a few. Tony also had a few shows with his father involved, so I got to work with Danny as well and that was a real treat. Those times were special and I was lucky enough to be there during what I still see as the golden days of Hollywood!

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Fascinating! I remember Tony on the episode of That Girl when all three kids and Danny were on it. He played a priest! Still one of my favorite episodes! How exciting for you to have gotten to know him and Danny! Thanks so much for watching!

@hestergreen2031 10 ай бұрын

Oh this is so sad. You can understand why they sold it. The upkeep, the taxes of it. It was a time when it served a purpose. All we can do is to remember it. And celebrate it’s timeframe

@chrisjeffries2322 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Caren, for sharing with all of the fans

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! And thanks so much for watching!

@cynthiawilliams737 9 ай бұрын

One can just imagine the fun the family had here the get togethers & parties with other celebrities & famous guests!

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

It sure would’ve been fun to have been one of the guests! Thanks so much for watching!

@mrxman581 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video and commentary. Thanks. You have a pleasant voice for narration.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for that nice compliment! I always feel like my voice is very raspy! 😂😂 thank you so much for watching!

@larrybruce4856 10 ай бұрын

A beautiful home. What a shame the home was demolished and the history gone. I remember watching The Danny Thomas show in the 60's and later "That Girl" with Marlo Thomas. It's so sad someone couldn't purchase, restore, and appreciate what Danny Thomas built and the history the home offered.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree! Thank you so much for watching!

@charlottecoolik9872 10 ай бұрын

That Girl has been on for I don't know at least 6 months now on television at 3 everyday and 3:30 and my dog and I always take our lunch break or nap time so we can cuddle and watch That Girl, which is especially special because it reminds me of my mother in 1967 and she was a high school graduate. This is a very sweet show just like Danny who had such a big heart and it was great to watch Marlo as she continued caring for the children❤🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ save the children and thank you to the Thomas family for all the help they've done and helping saving children's lives and the quality of them as well🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

@charlottecoolik9872 My sister and I loved watching That Girl when we were growing up, too! Thanks so much for watching!

@eileenbowery5538 10 ай бұрын

Caren, lovely video. How sad to tear down that beautiful home. I hope the replacement is not a modern monstrosity. Wonder why rebuilding is taking so long. Love your channel. Big fan.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Oh, that’s such a sweet message - thank you so much! I really appreciate you following my channel!

@ccookie7913 10 ай бұрын

Just saw this thumbnail & couldn't wait to watch because I've seen some pictures of it in the past & was so blown away by it. A dream house. I saw the title said a sad ending, but I never dreamed it would be demolished. So heartbreaking. What fools!! Probably those horrible billionaires who're destroying everything. I'm glad to see the pics you have here & glad Elvis' place is still there. Also glad to see the rose.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

@Tidyisland 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I enjoyed your commentary.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

@thebestisyettocome4114 10 ай бұрын

Over the past 50 odd years, I driven many of times past the house. Nothing last forever. California it's self when I came here in 1970.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Very true. Thanks so much for watching the video!

@jupite1888 10 ай бұрын

How nice to see videos from the person filming that loves and enjoys the subject, funny link to Elvis's house nearby in that Elvis gave to Danny Thomas charity St Judes. Excellent

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I absolutely love sharing my passions with viewers! I wonder how often Elvis and Danny Thomas actually saw each other, even though they lived right next-door to each other? It’s wonderful that Elvis contributed to St. Jude. Thank you so much for watching!

@LA-fw1tp 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. Thank you 🙏. New subscriber

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for subscribing!

@robinevans7194 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this ❤! Made my day. The old Hollywood homes were real statements of architecture.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

@gailcurl8663 10 ай бұрын

You Know, These Historic Homes Need to be Saved. So Many Memories and Personal Energy Flow Throughout These Walls. This Is Truly Sad. Just Like Betty Whites Beautiful Home. Torn Down Not Long After Her Death. She Would be Devistated!!!

@suerobinson5260 10 ай бұрын

@gailcurl18663- Unfortunately, not all of these homes can be saved. For some of them, it’s too costly to maintain. As for Betty White’s home, the land was obviously more valuable than the home itself. The new owners probably didn’t want curiosity seekers taking pictures, & gawking at the house all the time.

@tonipaslay2539 9 ай бұрын

That story was awesome thank you for sharing!

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@melindacheeatow3324 10 ай бұрын

So sad.. unreal how history just gets bulldozed.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks so much for watching again, Melinda!

@donaldpedigo296 10 ай бұрын

... GREAT VIDEO ... EXCELLENT PRODUCTION & EDITING & AUDIO QUALITY ... LOVE THE MUSIC & THE SCRIPT....!!!! ... MUCH RESPECT ...👍🙏😇🥰

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your compliments! I really appreciate it and thank you for supporting my KZfaq channel!

@scuzzytwo7556 10 ай бұрын

I knew him he was a good man.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

It must’ve been amazing to know him! He certainly was a hero. Thank you for watching!

@susandelongis885 10 ай бұрын

Very special that the gorgeous rose at the end looks just like the one on the front tile at the gate. Thank you!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t even think of that, but you are right! Thanks so much for watching!

@downyourtube 10 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing your adventure with me. Appreciated.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

@EJofLA 10 ай бұрын

That was very cool and perfectly done. Thank you! Quite the house, and what a setting on the hill!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the nice compliment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!

@EJofLA 10 ай бұрын

@@CRF-ds7ie You're welcome and thanks again!

@user-gb6re9eg3i 3 ай бұрын

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LEGACY THIS MAN HAS LEFT. FORGET HIS FAME AND FORTUNE FOR A MOMENT...ST. JUDE HOSPITAL WAS HIS CREATION AND LIVES ON TODAY. BLESS YOU DANNY THOMAS, YOU SURELY REST IN PEACE. WELL DONE, SIR!!!

@livelikeawinner4087 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. Thank you. It’s sad to see it was demolished. The beautiful Rose at the end meant a lot. Thank you.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@jameswilson1360 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video.....I just subscribed. So sad to tear down such a beautiful home with such a stellar history.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s heartbreaking. Thank you so much for your comment, for subscribing, and for watching the video!

@deadliza2034 10 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video and commentary that just popped up in my feed . . like a flower!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

What a sweet compliment! Thanks so much for watching it!

@Pamela-jh7sh 9 ай бұрын

My husband's parents were friends of Danny Thomas. I been in the house many times in the late 70s. Beautiful people. My mother in law wrote many checks to the children's hospital. Over the years until her death. Danny is Lebanese. So is my husband. All American born.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

So interesting! Thank you so much for watching!

@GothGuy885 2 ай бұрын

he also had an estate in my former CA hometown. it was just up the street from us. it also was demolished about 20 years ago or so. it was also strange to see just an empty empty field , where it once stood. 😢

@Pamela-jh7sh 9 ай бұрын

The view is fabulous. This house sits on top of a hill. Very steep driveway to get to the house.

@bb0123 10 ай бұрын

Very beautifully done. Thank you for sharing. Debi in California 🙋‍♀️⚘

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@sundown2221 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video thank you

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish 10 ай бұрын

Very nice video, I’m sure Danny and family would appreciate what you’ve respectfully put together.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for that nice compliment and for watching!

@radioramzi 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing :-)

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!

@mackiemccauley4647 10 ай бұрын

😢I guess the lesson here is to let go of the past and cherish your memories.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

That is very true, and a positive way to look at it. Thank you so much for watching!

@shadowfilm7980 10 ай бұрын

My father was a huge fan of his. I had fallen in “love” with his daughter, Marlo. So attractive. That was a really nice touch at the very end of your video how you showed that bloomed rose then showing the rose within the remaining tile work near the gate. Nice sentimental comparison there. Visually. Maybe it is a sign from him that “it’s all ok now”.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching the video! We all loved Marlo in our family as well!

@JungleYT 10 ай бұрын

*Good points about the taxes, the cost to keep it up and family not having same passion as the fans, because first thing I thought was Marlo Thomas and Phil having more than enough money to have saved it, but you made some good points. Liza Minelli's father's old mansion stood vacant for many years after his wife died, long enough for Liza to have save it, but as far as I know, it was eventually stripped out and renovated? Lucille Ball's old mansion sat vacant for a while and was renovated in such a manner that you can still see outline of original house, which is good. Plus, the remodel was nicely done...*

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

You never know how kids are going to feel about the home in which they grew up, but I know that I wouldn’t be interested in living in the same house I grew up in! Not that that’s the same as the situation, but… 😂 Thanks so much for watching!

@denisehood958 10 ай бұрын

What a shame!! I'm sure the house was built well and much better than what is being built today!! Such a waste!! Unbelievable!!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, it is sad. Thank you so much for watching!

@Zog696 10 ай бұрын

The fate of the mansion emphasises the impermanence of material things and the corrosive nature of time.Very poignant.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@lorascelsi8102 10 ай бұрын

That is a tragedy. No regard for old Hollywood. He was such a great soul.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

He certainly was! Thanks so much for watching!

@helenburke9507 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I believe I’m living in the wrong time frame. I so enjoy many of the “old homes and antiques of yesterday years”/. Take care during your walk about s but I look forward to many more. 😊

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I always think I should have been born in a different era! Thanks so much for watching!

@JM-lw3nx 10 ай бұрын

update - as of 2022, the crests are gone and construction has started on a new house.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that information! I hope someone in the family got the crests, or at least someone who really appreciates them. Thanks again for watching!

@lisabullock7461 10 ай бұрын

Very sad💙

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thank you so much for watching!

@bettermost 10 ай бұрын

Imagine the parties that took place there.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@john-brady 10 ай бұрын

Great job

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

@lisav.9414 10 ай бұрын

The flower seems just another sign to Bloom where you're Planted. Do the best you can like Danny Thomas did. They sound like a very nice family.

@SuccessForever1234 10 ай бұрын

It took a once poor Lebanese man with a phenomenal heart to start St Jude to a physically help the needy. Elites and developers are greedy without the understanding of true human kindness.

@jomama5186 10 ай бұрын

OMG !!! ITS SICK THAT THESE HOMES ARENT PRESERVED. SICK TO MY HEART !

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree! Thank you so much for watching!

@caroltanzi29 10 ай бұрын

I thought Danny Thomas was a wonderful human being who left quite a legacy in StJude’s Hospital. Carol from California

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for watching!

@brendathoms5588 10 ай бұрын

It’s such a sad thing❤

@amandahirschfeld7382 10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful house he had,so sad it's gone.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Thanks so much for watching!

@larrywakeman4371 10 ай бұрын

That is a SIN to tear that vintage home down - mooney, ugh......why didn't they make it an Inn?

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I don’t think the neighbors in the very exclusive Trousdale Estates area would want an Airbnb! 😂

@juliemichaud8990 10 ай бұрын

Perfect reception center, etc.

@robbriner9575 10 ай бұрын

Google the Rosemary Clooney and Ira Gershwin homes in Beverly Hills. (Demolished many years ago) And various ranch estates in the San Fernando Valley circa 1920 ...

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Will do! Thanks so much for watching!

@robbriner9575 10 ай бұрын

With exceptions for only one in a million private residences, every owner -- even cultural icons -- is a temporary caretaker for any home. We feel badly about the loss of a home because we imagine every home to be a personal monument that should be preserved forever. Starkly put, we need to get over ourselves and let most historical homes be demolished and replaced with new homes that might become landmarks in the future. @@CRF-ds7ie

@1952jodianne 3 күн бұрын

I remember my parents & I visiting Rosemary Clooney's mansion in Beverly Hills when I was five. My Dad & Rosie's mother Frances were old friends & former neighbors in Maysville, so they had a nice visit. I recall there was a grand piano in the living room, one of Rosie's elder daughters picked me up just to prove that she could lift me, but I really only have vague memories of Rosemary's two sons who were closest to my age, Miguel & Gabe. Rosie wasn't home the day we visited, but I now realize this was during her time in rehab back in the early 60s. Of course in later years, after she returned to Maysville to have her wedding with Dante, she then later had a home in nearby Augusta, KY, to be near her brother, Nick (George's Dad). The home in Augusta still stands & is now a museum. One other thing I remember from the visit to Beverly Hills, Lucille Ball lived relatively nearby, but on the opposite side of the street. We happened to stop by there because it looked as if someone was there, & we needed directions. A girl answered the door & gave my Mom directions to Rosie's house. It turned out to be Lucille Ball's daughter, Lucie Arnaz. It's sad to think that many of those beautiful Beverly Hills homes are no more. Fortunately, in the area of Maysville & Augusta, Kentucky, people appreciate the value of preserving & restoring old homes & buildings from a bygone era, although the "Urban Renewal" program of the LBJ years destroyed a fair amount of historically significant real estate.

@allanfifield8256 10 ай бұрын

Gone!

@MC-342 9 ай бұрын

I just looked up the property by satellite and it looks like they are rebuilding a huge modem home in its place. I don't know how old those images are, though. Might be finished already. The ones of my house are ancient in comparison. You did this just a few years ago so they are fairly new.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Oh, that is so sad. I was really hoping whoever bought it would keep it as it was. It was so unusual and unique. Thanks so much for this information and for watching!

@MC-342 9 ай бұрын

@@CRF-ds7ie I love doing the research. Anytime you want me to do it, just ask👌

@user-np9sl8de8t 10 ай бұрын

Great video

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment and for watching!

@user-np9sl8de8t 10 ай бұрын

@@CRF-ds7ie you did a great job on the video I just happened across it and thought I'd check it out

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you did, and I appreciate it!

@sisterspooky 10 ай бұрын

I only clicked on this video because I wanted to comment on your user name. That is freaking hilarious!!!!!! 🤣 IDK what your channel is about, but the user name is the best!!! 😂 TY for the laugh

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Haha! Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for your comment!

@michaelcase8574 10 ай бұрын

The value of the house is miniscule compared to the value of the land it sits upon.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@MikeKnoxComedy 10 ай бұрын

love that location

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Me, too!! It’s just gorgeous! Thanks so much for watching!

@karlagreen6310 10 ай бұрын

What a hero .

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

He certainly was! Thanks so much for watching!

@dalepointer9414 9 ай бұрын

Memories fade Stars of the past Icons on film Shinny gloriously bright Then their light dims Kings and Queens Market of make believe Their entrance applauded Each take their final leave New stars of wealth Youth and demanding Flying high over mountains Until their last landing Moments of time Sweet with syrup and sour deeds The obituary is recorded How will it read

@kathyo9420 10 ай бұрын

A lot of these homes end up in disrepair after countless earthquakes and other things. Zsa Zsa's house was a hot mess inside. So was the Playboy mansion. Sometimes it's just best to let it be a memory.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment and for watching the video!

@stevearnold100 10 ай бұрын

While I never got to meet Danny, I used to work for a gourmet grocery company in Beverly Hills and we delivered groceries to the home. Mrs. Thomas was a very kind lady and I still remember she would give all the employees a crock of cheese for Christmas every year.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Oh, that is so sweet! I love that story! Thanks so much for sharing. And thanks for watching the video!

@starlite556 10 ай бұрын

Wow, gee, golly ,some cheese and once a year . Oh, how very kind of that rich lady.

@therealgaragegirls 10 ай бұрын

A $65 million teardown?! Wow!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes - crazy! Thanks so much for watching!

@jlasf 10 ай бұрын

Sorry for the loss of your childhood memory. But the house had no architectural distinction, was badly dated and the large piece of land is worth more than the existing house. That's LA.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I still wish that it existed, just because of the historical significance, but you are right. Thank you so much for watching!

@bethelle9099 10 ай бұрын

I've seen images of the inside of the home. Clearly, it suited Danny at the time. Big wig Hollywood producer of Middle Eastern origins. I personally wouldn't choose that home either. I understand the emotional attachment to it though. The real estate/land parcel is what put value on this. Prime, prime lot!!! But yes, sad to see these things torn down, none the less. I like the phrase, 'I like progress, but I don't like change......'

@pamelafolger8449 4 ай бұрын

So Sad! New Owners Probably wanted New!!😪🙏

@timkellyD2R 10 ай бұрын

I was a BH cop. If you wandered Trousdale you must really have loved very steep hills.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I actually hate heights! For some reason - maybe because it’s residential - it doesn’t seem that high up there - until you look over the cliff 😂😂. I stand far away and use my zoom lens! 😂 Thanks so much for watching!

@clairwaucaush7225 10 ай бұрын

How could anyone spend THAT MUCH MONEY then tear it down?!?!!

@jeffwalsh6015 10 ай бұрын

🎵🎵"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot".🎵🎵

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I know - crazy! Thanks so much for watching!

@jeffwalsh6015 10 ай бұрын

I wonder why Make Room for Daddy was never big in reruns like I Love Lucy, Burns & Allen, Jack Benny, Beaver, Bewitched. The last time I saw him on TV was in an episode of the Lucy/Desi Comedy Hour.

@1952jodianne 3 күн бұрын

I've seen a few reruns over the years on "Antenna TV", especially the episode that introduced the character of rural North Carolina sheriff, Andy Taylor, who had pulled over Danny for speeding.

@ericlomax1793 10 ай бұрын

Danny Thomas I also found was a TV Show Producer with Aaron Spelling where he produced the TV Show “Mod Squad” in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Danny Thomas died in 1992 and he was cremated after his death and his remains are interred at the St. Jude Hospital Grounds in Nashville, Tennessee.

@user-ml4gw1qy2v 10 ай бұрын

The hospital and Mr. Thomas' remains are in Memphis, TN. Which is also the home of the king, Elvis Presley lol. DT's neighbor in life, and in death.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Yes, isn’t that interesting when you think about it. Thanks so much for watching!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I’m planning on visiting the pavilion where he’s buried during my future travels. Thanks so much for watching the video!

@peterlarsen7779 10 ай бұрын

So sad that these houses are demolished... Given that it was built in the '60s, there could be a really good chance that there was a significant amount of asbestos used in the construction...and thus making it a health hazard. 🤔🤷

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

That’s a very good point. Thanks so much for watching!

@wminer6567 10 ай бұрын

The view from the rear of the house are way better than the front .

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Yes, a lot of people thought the front looked like a mausoleum! Thanks so much for watching!

@lisaduhn184 10 ай бұрын

Why didn't a family member get the family crest by the gate? What a shame.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I’m not sure! I did tell the grandson about them so he knows they existed - maybe somebody did get them at the last minute? Thank you so much for watching!

@StevenTorrey 10 ай бұрын

It looks like a mausoleum.... It's a massively huge house by any standard. Must have even seemed like a mausoleum when it was empty.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I’ve always thought that the front was so deceiving - it looked rather small but it was obviously a gargantuan home! Thanks so much for watching!

@jamesjwalsh 10 ай бұрын

True. By the way, have I seen you on "Antiques Roadshow"?@@CRF-ds7ie

@RawOlympia 10 ай бұрын

There is something just soul crushing when our fave places get bulldozed! A charming whole city block that was perfect just had that happen here!

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

I agree - it is heartbreaking. Thanks so much for watching!

@RawOlympia 10 ай бұрын

@@CRF-ds7ie ps ~ my daughter and I have yet to meet any Caren or Karen we did not like, so not even sure where the term came from. More obscure, the male term is a Eugene! That house is so iconic, not many like it. There's an era getting so wiped away, 60's architecture. So glad you had filmed it. Wonder why Marlo let it go?! Thank you ~

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you haven’t met any disagreeable Karens or Carens! That’s funny about Eugene - I heard that the male equivalent was the name Kevin! I have two friends named Kevin, who were not happy to hear this! Ha ha!

@user-vp4bi3sh8b 5 ай бұрын

Just curious, are there ever house auctions for flipping ?

@frankiefurbag9030 10 ай бұрын

Every time they destroy one of these beautiful homes, they put up something that looks like a modern library with a swimming pool.

@CRF-ds7ie 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@alison__16 10 ай бұрын

Oh no, that's so sad

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

It truly is. Thanks so much for watching!

@ruthc8407 10 ай бұрын

Some L.A. builder will put up a ghastly mega-mansion with crappy workmanship but a large footprint and make a few million bucks from the destruction of such a beautiful home as Danny Thomas's Casa Rosa.

@CRF-ds7ie 10 ай бұрын

Very sad to think about. Thanks so much for watching the video!