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I met Fred MacMurray when I was a teenager working as a soda jerk at the corner drug store in Greenville, CA. It was a summer day in the mid 1960s when he, his wife and two of their children came in for milkshakes or ice cream sodas. I was working and had learned to be professional, so I didn't ask for his autograph, but he did say he was camping up at Round Valley Lake. So, after work, I took my bike up the 3 miles of narrow, windy paved road, walking much of the way because it was so steep and my bicycle had but one gear. I found his campsite, got his autograph, chatted a moment, then headed back down the hill. I lost control on a sharp curve, going SO fast and crashed. Lots of road rash, torn clothing, broken glasses and late home from work - boy was I in trouble from Mom. But I had Fred MacMurray's autograph. In pencil. Years later, when rummaging through my childhood keepsakes, I discovered what happens to paper and pencil script with age. It yellows, fades and deteriorates and the only thing left is this memory I share with you. I'm 70 now and I still remember all the joy and the pain. Life is good.

She should totally be an audiobook narrator, she has a soothing, velvety, characteristic voice

WE need more stories like this in this day and time.

What a beautiful place. I’m glad they never “upgraded” it. It’s perfect the way it is.

I didn't even live here, and I feel nostalgic

What a classy lady. A true credit to her Mom and Dad.

Omg I wasn't prepared for how emotional this video made me feel. What a beautiful home with beautiful memories. I miss my dad. I am forever grateful for him.

Such a lovely tribute to her parents and a lovely home full of memories.

I really liked this piece. The fact that he didn’t remodel when they moved in was a lesson for me. Just saving the house as you find it and bringing in your own pieces is so much more genuine.

I grew up in a little town on the central coast of California and we had two TV channels. Late night TV programming was re-runs of My Three Sons, Petticoat Junction, I Love Lucy, and Hazel. My mom worked late at a restaurant, so I would watch TV and wait for her to come home. Fred MacMurray was a big part of my childhood and I hope I learned all the lessons he tried to teach his boys. I never imagined what his private life was and I'm so glad to visit his ranch and hear his daughter's memories.

What a lovely lady. They were so right not to change the decor. It's a beautiful home. It's really sad that the people we love can't live forever.

Her voice is so calming 😇

Your father was an American treasure. Had forgotten he married June Haver, actress. Sure that I read it when it cae out in Photoplay mag. I think they can be proud of rearing a wonderful daughter.

Thank you, Kate MacMurray for a very personal tour of your treasured family home.

Ms MacMurray is a fantastic story teller. I imagine myself sitting in a rocking chair on the porch, on a warm summer night listening to "Fred's daughter" so eloquently tell of days gone by on the MacMurray Ranch.😊

This was very special. Not many family homes remain in families, a safe place to return and share through the generations.

This is one video you hate to see end. Charming in every sense.

Mr. MacMurray was a simple man, obviously. That house exemplifies him perfectly. BTW, what an excellent place to grow up. ❤️

Two major movie stars managed to make a homey feel good house into a home for their children. Hats off to Fred MacMurray and June Haver!

Here's one time I can say "Thanks for sharing" from the bottom of my heart. Fred MacMurray: Icon of the silver screen is an understatement.

Kate MacMurray is obviously a classy lady- but how could she not be, with a lady like June Haver and a gentleman like Fred MacMurray as parents? What a wonderful video! Thank you!

He always seemed like a "neat" guy, now we know, he was.

I remember going to the property when I was a child. Mr. MacMurray let our 4H club bring our horses and have a trial ride on his ranch. Such a generous man.

She has an incredibly relaxing voice, Perfectly at peace with who she is in her life. I hear in her voice a kind and loving person. That place is special, uncorrupted and as it was; one expects Fred to walk in at any time. I'm sure she hears the voices of her parents all the time. Family and history are everywhere, and I remember her father as a result of seeing where he lived. A wonderful and well-done interview.

What a nice tribute to her parents! So peaceful and beautiful, thanks for sharing!

I have gone back time after time to listen and to watch. It makes me feel so comfortable listening to her tell about her parents and their wonderful home. Today all we see is these big million dollar homes with no personality in them but here you can see a family home and just picture them from the swing on the porch to them sitting around the fire place at night. She tells such a wonderful story of their life and the sound of her voice tells how loving her family was. You can almost hear the voices as you go through each room. Imagine everyone around the table talking and laughing. The table for 25 cents must bring back such memories for her. I can remember doing things with just me and my dad and it brings a tear to me. Her family was so lucky to have that wonderful home and such wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing 🥰

You don't have a house...it's a home. Your appreciation and gratitude is beautiful !

What a lovely way to tell the family story against a stunning backdrop. Well done.

I loved Fred MacMurry. I love his movie “Follow Me Boys. I loved My Three Son. Great actor ! One of my favorites!

Exactly what I needed today. House bound due COVID-19. So peaceful and timeless. Peace and love.

Had the wonderful chance to stay and eat dinner here when the Gallo winery purchased the property.... one of the stipulations with the purchase was to leave things as is... as you can see they did ... I will never forget this visit.. nothing but a class family...The Mc Murray's.

I loved your father. What an AMAZING actor, and man. My most favorite of all was "Follow Me Boys". How he touched the lives of all those boys and turned them into good, wholesome, and humbled adults. Just as he was. That's what I always saw in him. Even in "My Three Sons" he was able to give answers to Uncle Charlie and the boys that sounded so real and natural. He was a humble man and it showed in his work. You have to be so proud to call him Daddy. RIP Fred MacMurry.

When l was a little girl....l knew if l went to see a movie and Fred MacMurray was the star....it would be great. Just a natural born actor. Everyone's Father figure. Thank you for sharing a part of his life. 🌿🕊

His supporting role in “Cane mutiny court Marshal “ staring Humphrey Bogard was outstanding

If I could like this video as many times as I watched it, it would have received a thousand likes just from me. This house along with Kate's velvety soothing voice makes me so nostalgic...not because I had a similar life or house but because it is everything I ever wanted my life to be. I have always believed a home plays a crucial role in shaping one's character. This video is a perfect testimony of this belief. Someday I wish to visit this house and I hope I get a chance to feel every emotion Kate expressed about the 'sound of the wind' and 'smell of the coffee'.

Enchanting story from a home with so much character and breathtaking vistas

God I wonder how these people do it. Remembering their beautiful memories with people who have passed away without sheding any tears. I cried when I tell story about my mother, even she's just 5 hours away and I'm still in college 😂 That's the perk of growing up in close knitted, loving family I supposse.

What a beautiful home and tribute.

I’ve watched this a couple of times over the years... and enjoy it every time! Love the color in this house, makes it inviting, comfortable, and cozy.....so much more like a farmhouse, vs the all white “farmhouse” decor now

Heaven on earth ......... A beautiful peaceful life surrounded by nature . Reminds me of when my Mom and Dad were alive , our home was so cozy and lived in .When my mom made you a cup of coffee , in those days Folger's was her coffee it tasted like gourmet . Being the youngest of nine kids I miss our home life back then .

As a fan I still miss Fred McMurray, I can only imagine how much his daughter does!

I feel all the beautiful memories in this home..... really lovely

I feel the exact same way about hearing the train.

Every word she spoke I could have spoken myself about a little cottage my family rented for the entire Summers on Green Lake WI. She described so my senses that developed​ memories. The smell of coffee, the sounds of the heater and the creaky stairs, the feeling of the heat and breezes. Everyone should have a place in their heart that the senses take them back to.

Such a peaceful and soft spoken lady. I loved Fred as a child. This has piqued my interest in learning more about him, his family and this lovely home.

So sweet! What a beautiful place and wonderful memories!

Exactly the kind of house I would imagine Fred MacMurray would live. What a beautiful video this is. A treasure.

What a profound way to honor and remember her wonderful father.

What a wonderful house and what wonderful memories. I loved Fred MacMurry. Loved his movies when I was a kid and never missed My Three Sons! Thank you for this glimpse into his private life.

How endearing, a wonderful time to grow up and shape character. True USA. I love Fred McMurray.

It is a BEAUTIFUL ESTATE....that Mr. Mac Murray used such care, thought to keeping it original.....Sometimes people destroy so much love and history of it's past.

What a beautiful and calming place. Yes her voice is very calming and soothing.

I would rather be in a home like this rather than a 20 million dollar place that our present celebrities presently are showing off.

I beautiful home. He was blessed to be working at a time when one could buy land and a second home in CA. Good for you. Thanks for sharing.

Fred MacMurray kicked ass!

Lovely house..Fred McMurry was a brilliant actor and in one of my all time favourite films..double indemnity..a classic, among classics..film noir with Barbara Stanwyck.

What a blessing to live in a home you grew up in & that is so unchanged. Too many homes are regarded as investments to be altered & improved then cast aside for profit. Lucky house & lucky family to have found each other.

How beautiful. It's just as it should be. I hope it remains in your family for generations to come. It reminds me of Will Rogers' beautiful Pacific Palisades home and land - which was donated to the California state parks and is used as a State Historical Park.

She's not only well spoken, but she has the most soothing voice ever. I could listen to her talk all day, well, maybe not all day, but most of it. 😄😃

My mother cleaned house for Fred Macmurray when I was growing up. She always talked about how beautiful the home and land were and how many knick-knacks she had to dust! She loved every minute of the time she spent there. And obviously after 40 odd years I have a fondness for the place because of her too. Thanks for the lovely video. What a great many memories you have!

>> That home is like a worn leather jacket. Never let it go.

What an endearing recollection of her family life. I’m amazed the house has remained the same ... a welcome sigh of relief. The memories have and will remain intact - so refreshing and special. Thank you for sharing.

What a treasure. I wish my hard working parents could have lived in such a sweet situation for raising us. For those of us growing up in this era it certainly represents a piece of those better times. Thank you for sharing.

I love Fred MacMurray. He was the Dad everybody wanted. And he had a very unique Charisma, style and look. Whoever it is that you admire on planet earth ''God'' only makes one copy.

At 70 years old, I watched many of Fred. MacMurray's movies through out the years of my life. And, thanks to TCM, I am able to keep watching then. What a peaceful and beautiful place for such a man. I'm glad he and his family had this place to live in and enjoy. JZ

Those sound like such sweet memories. The place is beautiful.

Thank you for the beautiful story of living there with your dad. I really respect him as a wonderful actor, father, and human being.

When I was about eleven years old, living on a small ranch in southern Oregon, we bought a wonderful registered Short Horn bull from the McMurray Ranch. We always had a warm place in our hearts, for this ranch and the McMurray family, for raising this wonderful animal. I am now in my 83rd year.

I love this. Reminds me of my own family home that I miss so much.

Thank you! Beautiful... I felt as though I were there with you, and enjoyed every single moment! Fred MacMurray was always my favorite dad. :)

I love this house. It's basically my dream house and he was one of my favorite actors!

MY THREE SONS tv show starring Fred MacMurray. He was such a calming dad on tv, I figured he was the same in real life

I teared up watching this. How blessed to have such a beautiful home attached to beautiful memories. I don't think I would every leave.

What a BEAUTIFUL Home and 'Vineyard'!!!! How WONDERFUL to have grown up here!!!!

I loved this! Fred MacMurray was a favourite actor of mine as a kid, still now I watch his films with great affection. This was a personal insight of a great actor, great man and...clearly a great family man 👏👏👏👏👏😊😊😊🇺🇸 My sincere thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊

I felt like I was having a lovely story read to me by an equally lovely person! Everything was beautiful.

That's truly a home that love and memories built. They radiate all throughout.

so beautiful. I traveled through the story wishing I were there.

Kate, I'm so glad you kept your childhood home. It's so cozy and warm.

Close your eyes and listen to her voice, its so unbelievably soothing.

That was a fantastically well spent 7:30. Here was one of my favorite childhood actors living much like the rest of us and enjoying things far removed from Tinseltown’s bright lights.

beautiful stories very romantic

Wow! What a great story. THAT is how memories should be told.

Excellent tour, and having had the chance to tour the ranch several times in the 80s and 90s, I can say that it was everything the video portrays and more.

Reminds me of farmhouses in New England. Great to see original architecture and decor being Preserved and celebrated. No need to tear everything out and put in marble and glass and grey paint everywhere. Beautiful home.

Now I know why I like Fred so much he was Scottish and I love Scottish history. Beautiful.

Beautiful story. I could listen to her family stories for hours.

Her voice was so relaxing, I was falling asleep. Lol I loved this.

I grew up with Fred MacMurray and of course he was my Dad too. Very comforting seeing his beautiful home and stories recounted of family life by his daughter. I get the feeling time is passing and one day it will all be gone what once was. Thank you for the opportunity to catch a glimpse once more of your Dad and those that were close to him.

I can hear your Dad hollering “follow me boys!” Beautiful Memories you shared.

What a gorgeous, welcoming home and property! I love everything about it, but the kitchen is my favorite room. Her voice is so soothing. I love her laugh and the wonderful stories she told. Such lovely memories. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

What a beautiful home and ranch, thank you for sharing it. I loved your father's movies.

Thank you Kate for continuing the love and traditions begun by your Mom and Dad. We just finished watching your documentary about your Dad. Now I really know why I always enjoy your father’s performances. Thank you for sharing him with us.

What a lovely lady and an enchanting home. Superb video

I love your farm. I hope you live there now. I loved my Irish Dad like you loved yours. My home in the mountains is full of antiques from Grandma and Mom and my own .Every little thing reminds me of them. On my 100 year old butcher block with the wooden rolling pin I have Grandma's plate from 1930s that she would defrost her steaks on Saturday night. She cracked it one night washing it then glued it back together. Now I am 76 and it has stayed glued all these years and I touch it as I walk by. I smile as I touch her meat grinder held to the side of the counter and I reach for her wooden recipe box with the rooster on the lid and open it to all her hand written recipes many the her Yugoslavian ones. I run my hand over the wooden box that holds her silverware that she saved for buying 4 pieces at a time for $3.95 until she had it all. My home is a loving memory to grandparents and parents and children and grandchildren with a toy room dating back to the 1930s. Memory rooms like yours 😉

Just totally AWEsome ! You were blessed having such a wonderful dad that cared,which is really obvious. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.

Your dad always reminded me of my father, and after listening to your memories I know my instincts were right. So happy you mentioned Zane Grey, one of my dad's favourite authors also.

Thanks for sharing your dad with those of us who grew up wishing he was ours.

Beautiful home and the countryside surrounding this home. So glad the home has remained the same and the furnishings and especially the kitchen. A slice of heaven.