Two Famous Men Buried in the Placerville Calif. Cemetery

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Confession: This is a re-run of the video we first published three years ago. It gives us a chance to catch up with video productiom.
Jeff checks out a cemetery in Placerville to revisit the lives of TV western star Ralph Taeger and Olympic ski champion Spider Sabich who was the focus of a sensational manslaughter trial in Aspen, Colorado.
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@philmcmurray 11 күн бұрын

DANG IT - I clicked on this 42 seconds after you posted, and I STILL wasn't the 1st view!! I'll keep trying.... LOL!

@irishgip71 11 күн бұрын

Sorry. I made it at 41 seconds. 😅Hope you have a great day.

@dano8203 11 күн бұрын

I’ve been the 1st like, 1st view and 1st comment a few times before. It doesn’t mean you’ll get a comment or even a like lol. The key to being the 1st on all 3 is turn on You Tube at 7:25 don’t wait for notifications. Keep it on History Hunters it will come on before the notification. Watch and like immediately. Go to comments start writing then post during or as soon as the video is over.

@ebenezerwheezer2957 11 күн бұрын

Here's your medal..🥈

@ednagreen62 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing the lovely green space of Placerville. Ralph Taeger seemed to be the real deal; the kind of person you would like to get to know. Concerning Spider Sabich, that was a tragic situation. If someone doesn't want to be with you, if you care anything for them, you let them go.

@lornahardin4563 11 күн бұрын

I remember this. I was in my thirties and had moved to the Placerville area in '71. I drive past the cemetery every time I come into town. It is a beautiful cemetery. Thanks Jeff and Sarah for the visit again.

@zcam1969 10 күн бұрын

Sunday's wouldn't be the same without you Jeff ,thanks for the entertainment

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for withholding your bizarre humor. Just kidding.

@zcam1969 10 күн бұрын

@@jbenziggy i feel sane today .lol

@rhondaz356 11 күн бұрын

Two very diverse stories, but both very interesting. I vaguely remember the Western. I was older when Spider was killed. I do recall the sensationalism. I can understand why his family would be very upset. Thanks, Jeff, for giving these two individuals some recognition. 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

@danporath536 11 күн бұрын

This happened when I was in high school at Truckee. It was a shock to many, and the trial was a media circus. The one person who stood out was Andy Williams who supported his former spouse.

@theburtseoni 10 күн бұрын

I had relatives who lived in Placerville, and visited there a lot in the '70's and '80's. I had never heard of Ralph Taeger, but remember well the tragic story of Spider Sabich and his killer girlfriend. It's a good thing she never treated Andy Williams the same way when they split up! I enjoyed the trip back memory lane Jeff!

@paulloya3902 11 күн бұрын

Love placerville :) one should read “Age of Gold” …. All about the gold rush n placerville n the “placers” are prominent in the book :)

@jefflee1467 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for bringing back history. It’s really true how fast we forgets the past. You do a great job of keeping history alive.

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching, Jeff!

@vickiesizemore6486 11 күн бұрын

Always enjoy your historical history blogs

@dotell3359 11 күн бұрын

I remember watching it as a teenager and I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for bringing this to us.

@webchuck1 10 күн бұрын

Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing this story on the famous men buried in Placerville. I like to wish Sarah a Happy Mother's Day .Enjoy your day.

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, Chuck!

@stflaw 11 күн бұрын

Longet later married her defense attorney, and they remain married to this day. The only good thing to come out of the tragedy was the SNL skit about the Claudine Longet Accidental Skier Shooting Championship, in which they show skiers repeatedly wiping out to the sound of gunfire. The sportscaster comments, "Oops, looks like Claudine Longet just accidentally shot another skier." It was in incredibly bad taste, and absolutely hilarious.

@gerrymaitland9799 10 күн бұрын

Two interesting stories. I remember the Spider Sabich story. I was a skier at the time. So, I followed a few of the sports notable figures. His death came as a shock to many. Sad story, with a dissapeointng outcome...

@jimbullard441 11 күн бұрын

An interesting look at two people that have been - for better or worse - forgotten by history. Another great job, Jeff!

@johnmcgowanireland695 9 күн бұрын

I used to visit Placerville quite often as we lived in Roseville, now we live in the Ozarks of Arkansas. Never know what life has in store for us. Thanks again for a local History lesson, now that I think about it, I need to share some AR History with you, only been here 1 month though.

@irishgip71 11 күн бұрын

Just in time. Hope u have a great day sir and thank you for entertaining us all.

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

You bet! Glad you enjoyed this!

@carolynpurser7469 11 күн бұрын

I remember the Spider Sabich trial. I was a teenager but still thought it strange she received such a light sentence.

@CameronMcCreary 11 күн бұрын

Jeff, at 2:02 you called the actor of the television series, "Highway Patrol" Roger Crawford; his name was Broderick Crawford. I remember "Hondo". I didn't watch it much; I think that it clashed with another "more important" show.Thank you for your presentation. I had forgotten about this actor.

@johndavis3921 11 күн бұрын

The Stones wrote the song "Claudine." on this subject during their "Some Girls" sessions. When the album was released, the Stones left off this track out of fear of litigation. Only recently has the song been officially released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Some Girls sessions.

@rosezingleman5007 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for this Jeff. I remember both these folks. Spider Sabich was such a big deal. Of course back then I think most Americans paid more attention to sports because we had no smart phones and didn’t imagine we could each influence wars being fought in remote parts of the world without our troops. I don’t think it was a more innocent time, but it was a more reasonable time. Thanks again for these memories.

@dam00k 10 күн бұрын

I met Spider Sabich and Billie Kid at a ski race at Welch Village MN in ‘74. They were doing meet and greets and were heroes to us. Dual elimination, last man standing, so hardcore. I was racing CUSSA and Billie said I was a good skier and Spider said I had good skis (K2 Comps). This brings back memories, love this channel.

@jbenziggy 9 күн бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing! What was Spider like in person?

@dam00k 9 күн бұрын

I’m sure there were a lot of places he’d rather be than at a Minnesota anthill ski area watching a mid level USSA race but both those guys were genuinely nice and receptive to their fans. It was a big deal for us, they were at the bottom of the slalom course talking with the coaches and parents and giving the kids advice. I had just finished my second run and He just overheard Billie complimenting me and he saw that I had the same skis he used so he said it jokingly. I’m sure he didn’t see me ski but Billie did. It’s funny, a couple weeks later I was picking up a new pair of skis at a little ski shop in Edina and Hank Kashiwa (another pro,former World Cup and Olympic racer) was there picking something up and chatting with the owner. We talked for quite awhile and he imparted tons of wisdom to me that I still use to this day. All were really nice guys and for a 12 year old kid it made a lasting impression. All of us little racer grommets really looked up to those guys. I really enjoy this channel, it kind of stirs the memory synapses a bit which I’m sure is a healthy thing.

@SteveHelms 10 күн бұрын

Hello Jeff..., this is Steve again...., I grew up in the Bay Area of Pittsburg and been to Placerville many times and your video was great. I believe Claudine Longet married her defense attorney Ronald Austin and still lives in Aspen, CO.

@allisonmarlow184 3 күн бұрын

I had no idea Hondo only ran for 18 episodes. I discovered the series a few years ago on GetTV and I loved it.

@donnawoepke8861 11 күн бұрын

What a beautiful cemetery. Interesting

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

It really is! Thank you so much for watching and leaving the come!

@richardbeee 11 күн бұрын

Klondike inspired me as a boy. I grew up and became an extractive metallurgist. Worked primary in gold,silver, and copper ores. I still consult occasionally. Worked in your neighborhood back in 1979 in Auburn at a testing mill. Also Worked my best Placer mine in Paradise. Most of my career was in NV. Friendlier than CA.😊

@user-wx6mu7pf9r 10 күн бұрын

Pretty amazing story for me. Though I grew up in Oakdale with you, the vast majority of my family was in Placerville & all of those small gold rush towns in every direction from there. Literally dozens of my relatives now reside here in Wood Hill on Cold Springs Rd. Though I have lived in NV for 30 yrs now, I'll be over in Oakdale & Sonora in a few days. On another note; if you would be interested, a Celebrity Historian will be in your neighborhood through this next week. Mark Hall Patton fron NV will be attending Grand Council of E Clampus Vitus @ Sonora Fairgrounds this week. He will be easy to find, & is very approachable if you would be interested in catching him. Keep on keeping on Jeff. Great stories & Thank you. Mike Sea

@A-uf3so 11 күн бұрын

Good morning Jeff and Sarah, happy mother's day!

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Good morning! If you are a mom, happy Mother’s Day to you!

@ralphromeo7066 11 күн бұрын

Ralph was known for his "wooden" quality on camera. In acting terms..he was stiff as a board. Personally, l always enjoyed his work. Another great one, Jeff.

@baconwahoo7538 11 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the content. 20 kilometers = 12.5 miles to us Americans.

@mjwbulich Күн бұрын

Good ol' Hangtown. I love that area of California. Even thought about retiring up there. Have a good friend in Cool and another just up the 49 in Nevada City.

@lesliegriffith9830 11 күн бұрын

I remember watching Hondo. I was 13 then. And I especially remember the Spider Trial.

@lindakelling6647 4 күн бұрын

I love the show Hondo I thought it was a 👍 good show 🤔 I watched it every week and still watching it. 👀 😅 😳 😐 ❤❤

@pigoff123 10 күн бұрын

I play a game called Klondike. I never heard of his show. Thank you for sharing.

@dsinavich5141 11 күн бұрын

Hi ...a very interesting story...I remember the Spider Sabich story with Andy Williams wife ....I didn't remember he was a skier .... Ralph Traeger never heard of the story but he sounds like he was an interesting guy...thanks for all your dedication to vlogging us your great work. Take care. Deborah 🇨🇦

@ninaellyson814 9 күн бұрын

Very interesting and I have never heard of them either! Wonderful way to bring them back. I loved the clips of them when they were alive. I am a skier and been to that area many many times and never heard of the story of Spider. Thanks Jeff for another great episode!! -Nina

@musiknbooks-jn1wz 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for reminding me of these two.....so sad.....if someone doesn't speak about those that are gone, they WILL be forgotten. I now remember Hondo, and I now remember Spider.......I tend to favor those actors that are not always seeking the bright lights and cameras. It shows they have a life outside the glitz. I had also forgotten about the Spider murder, and, yes, it was murder. What a shame....thank you, Jeff, for bring these two back to my memory. May they rest in peace.

@TheRandallraplee 10 күн бұрын

What a beautiful place to be laid to rest. I think I have seen it in one of yours and Sarah’s adventures together. Thank you Jeff and Sarah !

@DarkDioStudio 11 күн бұрын

I just wanted to let you know that what you do is so important. I appreciate you taking the time to educate us. I love history too but I have to admit, some of the people you highlight I’ve never heard of. Thank you for creating your channel. It’s definitely one of my top 5 channels on KZfaq.

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! That’s a real otter to make your top five channels! So happy that you find enjoyment in our content! Have a great day!

@DarkDioStudio 11 күн бұрын

@@jbenziggy My pleasure Jeff 💙

@evanswinford7165 9 күн бұрын

I have been to that church several times. A few times as kid with my aunt's family and for my cousin Mike's wedding about 20 years ago. Very nice church. My great uncle built a US Forest Service summer home not far from the ski area there on 50. We used to hike the slopes in the summer looking for valuables dropped by skiers in the winter. Mostly we found alcoholic beverages containers dropped under the lifts.

@richardsmith4187 10 күн бұрын

Jeff Another look back in recent history and what happened in the lives of two people. My opinion is Claudine Longet shot Spider and it was no accident. Thank you for dusting off often forgotten stories and people as it is always very interesting in the way you tell each story.

@redmccoy8633 11 күн бұрын

Well done. I remember hearing about the shooting of Spider and some people do think she got away with murder. Only 2 people know for sure. God and Claudine.

@concerned1313 11 күн бұрын

yeah, I remember the episode where Claudine Longet was in McHale's Navy. Thanks for the video, excellent!!

@mikewhite2aadvocacy172 11 күн бұрын

I recall someone mentioning a visit to Spider Sabich's grave some time ago. Fortunately, I reviewed your message before responding, confirming my recollection was correct.

@patmoritz5213 3 күн бұрын

Huh, never really knew about Ralph Taeger. Thanks for sharing

@jbenziggy 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@elgato894 11 күн бұрын

sorry never heard of these men,and i grew up in the 60s 70s ,but very interesting,THANK YOU

@marilynkirby-roach187 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely lovely memorial garden. Excellent video as always. Thank you.

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

@centaur1a 10 күн бұрын

This show is eye opener. You tell of people, places, and things that made them well known too. Even to the viewers old and new. At times you did a stories that happened very near where I worked, and lived too. Keep it up, you’re doing a great reporting.😊

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the mighty words of encouragement! It means a lot to us!

@user-mt5ff6qd8x 10 күн бұрын

The Sabich story is interesting, I never heard of him. I'm of Croatian background just as he is but in Australia so it's good to learn some of this history.

@thejourney1369 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Jeff for another interesting video. I remember when Spider was murdered.

@Serrano46571 10 күн бұрын

Wow Jeff, the story about Spider was a good one. Sounds like she got away with it and not only still living but got married about 10 yesrs later. Really enjoyed this episode.

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Fantastic! Love pleasing my audience!

@mov1ngforward 11 күн бұрын

I so remember the Spider Sabitch story. What a tragedy. You did a great job describing Spider and his family. I never knew, or don't remember his background. Makes you wonder what Andy Williams was thinking, probably hoping for true love and was duped himself. She was a one hit wonder, a friend in school told me to listen to "Love is Blue," every day at 4pm. lol. Was AM radio that predictable? I have to search out Hondo now...see what you've done? You're teaching us all! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@jbenziggy 7 күн бұрын

I learn so much doing these videos too! So we’re learning together! Thanks!

@kenuber4014 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Jeff!....Happy Mothers Day by the way!

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@Lando62 6 күн бұрын

I was around in those days but don’t remember Taeger. He sure did have a voice sim8lar to Bogart. I distinctly remember her killing Sabich. She should not have gotten away with it. His poor parents! Good job as always Jeff.

@bartgoins1782 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for another great history lesson, Jeff. I really enjoyed this one.

@reginamay2767 10 күн бұрын

I seen this one other time real pretty. I have seen ralphs place there. I heard he has past away sometime ago. He was good for hondo. I thought hondo was a good show myself. He later went in his own business for lumber working. He did talk like bogart. Thankyou jeff for covering this.

@jerryfountain7921 10 күн бұрын

Good evening Jeff & Sarah, I feel a bit of deja vu in that this seems to be a second video on these 2 gentlemen, am I just getting old or can I predict the future? It was very well done Jeff and your weekly posting are right on, man! Thank you!

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Forgive me for the re-run but I was on vacation and fell behind in video editing and felt an old video rereleased would be better than none since l am a have a lot more subscribers than I did three years ago!

@karenmiller2642 11 күн бұрын

Love this kind of video, and all your history videos.

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@vonwebber7852 11 күн бұрын

Hi Jeff! I remember those two. Funny how folks end up in areas you would not think of. When I was younger, I watched Spider race in Colorado on TV, never in a million years thought I would live in Colorado. Always thought I would live in California.( I'm not in Aspen LOL, too much money for me.) Great job as always on your videos!

@dennishelvey-cw8fe 7 күн бұрын

Great job Jeff .love what you did on Truckee home town.

@gregorykacsandy5005 9 күн бұрын

Great job Jeff! ..🙏👍... Haven't seen your better half around.... 😂 Lol..

@jbenziggy 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍 You will see Sarah soon!

@tonylani2015 11 күн бұрын

Jeff, what a great video about Ralph Taeger and others! So well laid out. The backstories about them and Placerville are fantastic. 😎

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tjernst6488 10 күн бұрын

Another fascinating video, I really enjoyed the Spider Sabich story.

@aletabowling4389 11 күн бұрын

Thanks, Jeff. We always enjoy your videos.

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you!

@161papa 11 күн бұрын

Two interesting stores I had never heard before. Thans or sharing.

@monicakelloway3953 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for these interesting stories and where they are buried ❤

@rgs4x 3 күн бұрын

I remember the Spider Sabich killing when I was a teenager.

@lindsaymacpherson8782 10 күн бұрын

Another great video Jeff loved it seen Hondo you keep making me feel so old Thankyou for sharing with us yet again

@jimellison6157 10 күн бұрын

I looked up those 2 TV shows of Ralph Taegers, and unfortunately neither one was on for very long. As usual, you have posted another awesome video. Thanks.

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks so much!

@Xpyburnt_ndz 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for my weekly "fix" Jeff! Another GR8 HH vid!!! ~Chris

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

You bet! Thanks Chris!

@rickmcelmurry1578 11 күн бұрын

Very good, i spent a couple summers hauling logs up around camino , i am old enough to remember Hondo and the spider Sabich incedent, thank you for the nice video

@allisonmarlow184 3 күн бұрын

Spider Savitch - now that's a bizarre story. I remember when it happened. It was quite the scandal. I didn't realize she shot him in the back, though. That's cold.

@kevinhampton6002 11 күн бұрын

Love watching your videos, always interesting, educational, and very well presented...dont get ahead of yourself you said a lovely day in June, it's still May...😎 I'm getting old fast enough!

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Well, I have something to tell you. This video was released about three years ago and it was shot in June but I decided to bring it back because it didn’t get a lot of views and I’m behind in my video production so that stack explanation there.

@sistergoldenhair2231 11 күн бұрын

Lovely cemetery!

@Luanne21 11 күн бұрын

I didn’t remember the first one, but knew the story about spider. Once again,you did a great job.

@Aztec73 11 күн бұрын

Nice video I remember hearing stories about the people you are talking about when I was a kid.

@bill2066 6 күн бұрын

Hi Jeff...Great Video as usual. Perfect example of how important it is to keep the Memories of these people still Alive, based upon the fact that know one even knew who these two people were. Kinda Sad. I remember the Spyder story quite well. I could be wrong, but He might've been on Unsolved Mysteries, but im not 100 percent on that...Looking forward to the next one of yours...

@johnpeddicord4932 11 күн бұрын

Thanks again for sharing, Jeff and Sarah, sad story

@jbenziggy 11 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@MCW1955 9 күн бұрын

Always something interesting and I learn something new with every video. Thanks, Jeff.

@jbenziggy 9 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad that you liked it!

@maryturko6490 11 күн бұрын

Good episode! I remember the Spider Sabich killing very well. Always thought Andy Williams got her charges lessened because he was famous. Why did she have a gun in her hand to begin with? Glad you visited his resting place. ❤️

@UsualmikeTelevision 8 күн бұрын

Fantastic Episode! Very interesting stories of both men!

@robertbiastre6037 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Jeff !

@jeffshutters236 10 күн бұрын

Interesting video Jeff. Also highway US 50 runs through my city of Seymour Indiana

@mattkramer4132 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Jeff for your excellent research and great production values on every video! Always fun to watch!

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks!

@joelhurley2678 10 күн бұрын

Great video Jeff and I do remember that story. Thanks for sharing.

@slink1957 10 күн бұрын

Good point & a sad one at that, regarding how easily we all will be forgotten. Wonder whatever became of the killer? Great job!

@redwhiteblue7831 11 күн бұрын

Great video. I did not know who these guys were, now I do. Very interesting. 🇺🇸

@brittbrittingham9871 10 күн бұрын

Yes I remember these 2 stories ! Great job

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@revelation13_9 11 күн бұрын

I remember the shooting incident well of Sabich in the news. Sad, it was, indeed.

@merelhoekstra7330 9 күн бұрын

Jeff always gives me a ❤ He is such a Cutie 😊

@jbenziggy 7 күн бұрын

Wow. Thanks. ❤️

@merelhoekstra7330 7 күн бұрын

You’re Welcome! 😘😅

@RichardJenkins-nv2wv 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Jeff, very interesting!!!😊9

@jbenziggy 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@dmzabo3914 11 күн бұрын

The Rolling Stones have a song about the woman who killed Spider Savage. Its called "Claudine" its on the Some Girls Deluxe Version album. Great song!

@jbenziggy 7 күн бұрын

I didn’t know that! Thanks for teaching me something!

@ourlifeinwyoming4654 11 күн бұрын

Growing up in the 70's I remember Spider's death. Great episode Jeff - learned a ton about Ralph and we're going to watch some of his movies now! Happy Mother's Day to Sarah - hope all is well!

@rundown48 11 күн бұрын

A beautiful location ... I remember my dad complaining when Hondo got canceled, He said, They always cancel the shows I like the most. lol... and poor Spider... everyone knew she got away with murder... anyway... best wishes and ............... Cheers !