Visiting Graves From MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD & EVIL (Savannah GA)

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Steve In Palm Springs

Steve In Palm Springs

Жыл бұрын

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was a bestselling book in 1994, which was made into a movie, by director Clint Eastwood in 1997.
The story was about Jim Williams, a wealthy, closeted gay man, who shoots and kills his gay, hired escort. The murder takes place in Williams' famous and historic Savannah, Georgia mansion, once owned by famed songwriter Johnny Mercer.
On my recent road trip to Savannah, I visited the gravesite of Danny Hansford, the gay or bisexual murder victim. He's laid to rest in Greenwich cemetery, which is next door to the famous Bonaventure cemetery.
Thanks for joining me today on another trip to celebrate another life with pride!
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Пікірлер: 191
@texadonkey34
@texadonkey34 Жыл бұрын
Scenic cemetery. I luv that movie and I remember the Georgia bulldogs in the movie. Clint’s real daughter sings in the movie. Thanks for telling us about this mysterious story.👍
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
You have a good memory. I just watched it again a few days ago. Has really held up well.
@RockinStacy
@RockinStacy Жыл бұрын
I love the scenic beauty of Savannah Georgia, and all the wonderful old architecture. They claim that Savannah is one of the most haunted places in America. Your lovely video has inspired me to rewatch the movie. Thanks for sharing this with us Steve, peace...
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I just watched it again the other day. Great movie and a great city!
@jerrycallender9352
@jerrycallender9352 5 ай бұрын
I lived in 2 houses that had spirits dwelling within.
@1aikane
@1aikane Жыл бұрын
I loved the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
@angelinabutler921
@angelinabutler921 Жыл бұрын
My home town Steve I never get tired of hearing about Midnight in the garden of good and evil I loved the movie and the book thank you Steve safe trip back home
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
It's an awesome city. Lucky you Angelina! :-)
@danapretzer1895
@danapretzer1895 Жыл бұрын
your vlogs always accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative that's why they are so great. Knocked it out of the park with this one. thanks Steve
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dana, I definitely try to do that. That's also why I have very few views and subsribers, lol. Most viewers prefer the other way around. :-)
@lawrente
@lawrente Жыл бұрын
I made a train trip out to Savannah in 1998. Loved the book and my trip out to Savannah. The movie is good but edited to include things that are part of Savannah history but not necessarily related to the story. Thanks for showing Danny's final resting place. I want to see where Jim is laid to rest. Thanks again for your video.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I loved the city too Troy. I was really surprised that Williams wasn't buried at Bonaventure.
@garmo98
@garmo98 Жыл бұрын
I had a good friend who was a Savannah native, and is buried in Bonaventure Cemetery. I didn't know what a beautiful place it is.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Wow, he's in a very historic place in very good company!
@stevendaniel8126
@stevendaniel8126 2 ай бұрын
As a native Georgian, I have visited Savannah numerous times. Many of those visits included the Mercer-Williams home. Many years ago, I stood on the very spot on which Danny died. Late March is the best time to visit Bonaventure as the gigantic purple azaleas which cover the property are in full bloom. Spectacular!!!!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca 2 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome. Thank you for sharing with us Steven! 😊👍
@thomasconnors6755
@thomasconnors6755 Жыл бұрын
You did it again Steve this was not only sad but very interesting I don’t know how you do it but keep on good Job Steve and there is some thing I don’t think I’ve ever told you I’m a medium I talk to dead people I had for a long long time good job Steve
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, you must be very special to have that extra sense and ability. Hopefully all of your encounters are good ones.
@thomasconnors6755
@thomasconnors6755 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca For the most part Steve yes I’ve been doing it since 1985 and it’s been fun and interesting
@curtisrobinson7962
@curtisrobinson7962 Жыл бұрын
So, you're a medium. I'm a large; but not an extra large. Ba da Dum.
@monicahyland8641
@monicahyland8641 Жыл бұрын
How incredibly beautiful❤
@ProfessionalParanormalResearch
@ProfessionalParanormalResearch Жыл бұрын
Love that movie ,its on my bucket list too
@jeanaesamuel47
@jeanaesamuel47 Жыл бұрын
So very cool!!!
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for shining the light! ☮️🌼🐝safe
@debszakormos7919
@debszakormos7919 Жыл бұрын
Morning Steve 🙋‍♂️🌾🌿🍁🌤, oh my goodness this is a 😎 vlog! I know most All those songs. But hey we grew up in the best ERA/decades IMHO. thanks Steve 😘🐦🇨🇦
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
We sure did Debsza!
@lisad476
@lisad476 Жыл бұрын
Such a good movie. Thanks for the grave site tour
@syreetaabney6968
@syreetaabney6968 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve for sharing the memories ahe do such excellent and you are postive and respectful when sharing these people stories, thanks again and i enjoyed this video.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thank you Syreeta!
@peggymcgraw1856
@peggymcgraw1856 Жыл бұрын
I watched the movie and also read the book. FYI, Lady Chabli has an audiobook that she narrates titled Hiding My Candy that I’m betting is just as colorful as she is. Unfortunately she passed away in 2016. Thanks for another great vlog.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
LOL, thanks for sharing that Peggy. I wish she had a final resting place to visit.
@blackcross2010
@blackcross2010 Жыл бұрын
Steve you are becoming so much better close to the level of Hollywood graveyard, keep up the great work buddy
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks BC!
@allisonmartin9517
@allisonmartin9517 Жыл бұрын
It’s on my bucket list too!!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I hope you get there Allison!
@traceymacneill9879
@traceymacneill9879 Жыл бұрын
Love Johnny Mercer and Savannah GA! I've been to Bonaventure Cemetery. Did you tour the Mercer House? So beautiful inside with amazing oil paintings some as large as 8 ft mounted on the walls! The house is privately owned by a family who reside in a section not open to the public. I read the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, never seen the film. Book is amazing! 😃
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I was there too early in the morning, before they were open and had so many other places to visit that day. But loved seeing the outside and the neighborhood!
@debiboen3990
@debiboen3990 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies; eagerly await your Lady Chablis video. She was so intriguing and beautiful. And hysterical.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I agree Debi!
@judd442009
@judd442009 Жыл бұрын
The Minerva quote is really appropriate for the upcoming Halloween season: "To understand the living, you got to commune with the dead." The events of the book/movie made me think of the Sir Walter Scott quote: "Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive."
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@judd442009
@judd442009 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca Do you plan to visit any graveyards on Halloween or All Saints Day?
@Karin-
@Karin- Жыл бұрын
Sad but interesting story Steve. I hope to see this movie one day, hopefully it will come onto Netflix at some point and if it's produced by Clint Eastwood, it has to be good. Thanks for sharing ☺
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I just watched it again on tv the other day. I don't think it was Netflix though. Hopefully you can find and watch it.
@Karin-
@Karin- Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca Fingers crossed. I can watch it on Amazon Prime, but they want you to pay for it, which I won't do when I already pay a subscription every month, so the wait goes on
@maryturko6490
@maryturko6490 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful cemetery! My brother always said that Savannah was a lovely city. Maybe someday I can visit. Thanks, Steve!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I loved it. I hope you get to visit too.
@tomklock568
@tomklock568 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating. I haven't seen this movie nor the book. Such beautiful area though and certainly have heard most of those songs by Johnny Mercer! Thanks for the video.
@monikameza4107
@monikameza4107 Жыл бұрын
Love that beautiful cemetery, thanks Steve for taking us along.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along Monika!
@davidgerow
@davidgerow Жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen the movie or heard about this story. Thanks Steve.
@CathyTx2001
@CathyTx2001 Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this one and I thank you so much!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Cathy!
@brendakrieger7000
@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful memorial garden🪦🧡
@oliviasoliz5983
@oliviasoliz5983 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing very interesting I never seen that movie but I will try to find it and watch it ☺️
@annabunny58
@annabunny58 Жыл бұрын
It is a very beautiful place....nicely done Steve.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Anna!
@Jonathan_in_Florida
@Jonathan_in_Florida Жыл бұрын
When I lived in Atlanta, I went to Savannah to see these same locations. It's been several years. Thanks for bringing back the fond memories that I had through this wonderful video!!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and glad you were there too FA!
@dsinavich5141
@dsinavich5141 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve ! Savannah is a beautiful city ! Love the old historical buildings! The cemetery is so beautiful ,with monuments and huge trees ! A great place to film movies ! Thanks again for all your great vlogs! Take care ,have fun ! Deborah
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I agree Deborah, it's amazing!
@thomascefalo938
@thomascefalo938 Жыл бұрын
Great movie and thank you for covering this so well. Included some things even I didn’t know. and, yes, I would love to see a documentary on The Lady Chablis - caught her show once at a local club.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
How cool that you got to see her live Thomas. Just like in the movie.
@user-kt5od8gq2w
@user-kt5od8gq2w 16 күн бұрын
Loved the book and the movie🙏🏻
@campingalan
@campingalan Жыл бұрын
Hello Steve and Jim! Thank you for this awesome historical cemetery visit! We moved to CO from NC; I was stationed there for 15 years on my last tour in the military. We LOVED visiting Charleston and Savannah! I have been to this cemetery, of course, as it was a great movie. So much history and tons of really neat anecdotes! I think we have the movie on vcr hehehehe. I will have to revisit how to even get that on our tv again hehehe. Safe travels! Awesome history class, Steve…..thank you so much!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
How lucky that you lived in the area. I loved Savannah and wish I had had more time to explore. Luckily we saved our VCR lol. :-) It's been so long since we've used it, though, that it's probably dead. :-)
@garycorbin2789
@garycorbin2789 Жыл бұрын
It's a shame that Mr Mercers plot is so grubby , it deserves a good cleaning , once again Bravo for a intriguing video 👏👏👏👏🙂
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Most of the cemetery is dirt. Not a lot of grass, but I agree.
@donnasutera7704
@donnasutera7704 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE savannah and love the book and movie. It’s one of my very favorites. The Lady Chablis was a hoot and a half.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Me too and so true Donna :-)
@debbiegsyarnylove8424
@debbiegsyarnylove8424 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Debbie!
@cathyrichardson4620
@cathyrichardson4620 Жыл бұрын
Didn't see the movie, but did read the book
@reneerednour3951
@reneerednour3951 Жыл бұрын
You always have such interesting facts in your videos. Thanks for your video! 😃
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Renee. Glad you like them!
@debkrutsch6197
@debkrutsch6197 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I love so many of those Johnny Mercer songs. My dad was a huge fan of them and that got me to love them as well.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Me too Deb!
@user-gj7xr2bc5d
@user-gj7xr2bc5d Ай бұрын
Steve, thank you so very much for the tour it was Beautiful ❤️
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it user! 😎👍
@runaremblem2221
@runaremblem2221 Жыл бұрын
Very Cool video Steve 👏👏🙏🙏
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Runar 👍
@nvnailperson_
@nvnailperson_ Жыл бұрын
Love this! I would love to live in Savannah😊 One of my fav movies too!
@betsymillican4101
@betsymillican4101 Жыл бұрын
Love your vlogs! This one was particularly interesting,also love that movie,have also visited Savannah,a very beautiful city
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Betsy!
@alichtenwalter
@alichtenwalter Жыл бұрын
This was one of my favorite book to read. The movie is really good. You learn so much about people and what people will do for their needs. Mandy, Clint Eastwood's daughter portrayed John Cusack's love interest in the movie.
@colleencrane4843
@colleencrane4843 Жыл бұрын
Whst a interesting, but sad story, may Danny Rest in Peace..Great job as always Steve!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Colleen!
@leesashriber5097
@leesashriber5097 Жыл бұрын
This was top notch. Sad and interesting tour today. Great book and movie! Thanks, Steve! Happy Saturday and stay safe, my friend. 😊
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Leesa and you too!
@belle-rp2zj
@belle-rp2zj Жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed your visit to GA. I am in North Ga, Savannah is lovely.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I sure did belle!
@bettycarlson9640
@bettycarlson9640 Жыл бұрын
Another informative story. Steve you do excellent news & updates. At my age, I'm unable to get around to visit these historical locations. Thank you Steve
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thank Betty. Glad you enjoyed it!
@MsBlynn
@MsBlynn Жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I enjoyed both the book and movie. I have a Birdgirl statue that I put on my patio every year. Its my understanding that the original was removed from the cemetery years ago due to increased tourist traffic after the movie was released. Thanks again for another interesting visit!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Hi Becky, yes they removed it and it's now in a museum in Savannah. I didn't have time to go and see it, but the cemetery visit was really interesting, even without the statue. Although it would have been better with it. :-)
@djpriddin6211
@djpriddin6211 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, Steve Kindest regards DJ from the UK
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it DJ
@shannonmanley9217
@shannonmanley9217 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Patiently waiting for the next one. God Bless & take care.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks shannon 👍
@shannonmanley9217
@shannonmanley9217 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca yvw!!! My Friend.
@sherroncunningham7845
@sherroncunningham7845 Жыл бұрын
Take care Steve and I enjoyed the video I love your channel you take care and God bless
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thank you sherron!
@sherroncunningham7845
@sherroncunningham7845 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca you're welcome have a blessed day
@karensparks2509
@karensparks2509 Жыл бұрын
I never knew about this movie! I want to see it. The home was gorgeous. At one time I lived in Augusta, Ga. Thank you Steve!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I was surprised how much I enjoyed my visit to Georgia. Thanks for sharing Karen!
@Ms.HarmonyJ
@Ms.HarmonyJ Жыл бұрын
Steve great video as always
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jazzy 👍
@Ms.HarmonyJ
@Ms.HarmonyJ Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca your welcome can't wait for the next one
@palmaleestephens1906
@palmaleestephens1906 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve!❤️ about 10 years ago, I was on a road trip with some friends to Savannah and we visited the Bonaventure Cemetery. A beautiful place. I never read the book or saw the movie, or for that matter, knew what the story was about, but I remember the book being advertised when it came out. Thanks for the interesting info.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Glad you got to visit too, Palms!
@cameronbackstrom1049
@cameronbackstrom1049 2 ай бұрын
Nice video showcasing Savanah’s beauty. I live here and I have yet to visit Danny’s grave, maybe I’ll do that someday soon.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca 2 ай бұрын
I hope you do Cameron. You live in a beautiful city!
@kurtdeion
@kurtdeion Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Steve! I was there in November 2021, not too long before you were. I haven’t read the book or seen the movie, but I did go to the graves of Johnny Mercer and Conrad Aiken. Among my other stops in Savannah was the square where the bench was situated in Forrest Gump.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Hi Kurt, darn, I missed seeing the bench, but I did visit Casimir Pulaski's grave, which is across the street from the Mercer mansion. Such a beautiful neighborhood. Glad you got to Savannah too.
@kirstenwk1984
@kirstenwk1984 Жыл бұрын
Great job Steve! I had never read the book or seen the movie. I will have to do that now.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
It's a really enjoyable movie. Hope you get to see it Kirsten!
@kirstenwk1984
@kirstenwk1984 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca 😊
@frankieturner630
@frankieturner630 Жыл бұрын
I have the movie on DVD and I love it
@timothyshortnacy7550
@timothyshortnacy7550 Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen that movie. Now I will!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Definitely worth it Timothy!
@curtisrobinson7962
@curtisrobinson7962 Жыл бұрын
I just checked & the film has a 51% on rotten tomatoes, it even got a dis from Rodger Ebert. Umm.
@brandonguillory242
@brandonguillory242 Жыл бұрын
great video sir
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks brandon!
@ADGreen-es6hm
@ADGreen-es6hm Жыл бұрын
What a fine podcast
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks A.D.
@Sandi-ke9mi
@Sandi-ke9mi 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I absolutely loved the book. The movie was OK. I’m a boomer so I knew all of those song titles, lol. Thank you for sharing this. I enjoy your videos so much. 🙏🏻🥰
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca 5 ай бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that Sandi. And I'm like you, the movies never live up to the books. Thanks, again, for the very kind donations! They are very appreciated! :-)
@debbiemorgan6701
@debbiemorgan6701 10 ай бұрын
The book was great.
@janetslicer3637
@janetslicer3637 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video but I will tell you what: I read the book and just crazy loved it! I didn't even hear about a movie! I was traveling non-stop with my job back then. Now I need to find the movie, but where?
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I just saw it on tv the other day. I just searched and it was on one of the channels like AMC. I recorded it and watched it later. Hope you find it. You can also pay to watch it on Amazon, if it's not on tv for free.
@garyphil5432
@garyphil5432 Жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video. Loved the music too. Where did you get it? TIA.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. It's all provided free from KZfaq for creators to use. Do a little search on the back end of your channel and you'll find it. It's in the same section where you upload your videos. They have thousands of amazing royalty free music clips to select from.
@jodywoodruff6473
@jodywoodruff6473 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video 👍☺️ You mentioned KD Lang, I have such a big crush on her
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
She has an amazing voice!
@jerrycallender9352
@jerrycallender9352 5 ай бұрын
New subscriber sends greetings from Tucson, Arizona. I knew Jimmy Williams and had an unremarkable 'affair' with him in the mid-1960's, in the townhouse he had moved a block from the Pirate's Cove.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca 5 ай бұрын
Wow, what a small world! 👍
@chadglasner4755
@chadglasner4755 Жыл бұрын
If you get a chance look up Johny Mercer's ancestry. His I think third or fourth great grandfather was a famous Revolutionary War general named Hugh Mercer
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Yes, amazing history in his family. Thanks Chad!
@shelbychambers307
@shelbychambers307 Жыл бұрын
Did you see the movie Steve I loved it it is a beautiful place
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Yes, when it first came out and again the other day. It's great!
@PB-tr5ze
@PB-tr5ze Жыл бұрын
In the book it mentioned Danny thought he would have a giant headstone in Bonaventure cemetery if he died in Mercer house... He did get either. But in a strange way he got his wish, since his simple headstone would actually be the biggest draw to the neighboring Greenwich cemetery.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that PB. Thanks for sharing that and you are right.
@PB-tr5ze
@PB-tr5ze Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca my pleasure. I am a history nut, amateur archeologist and I grew up in the SF Bay area (Really the San Jose Bay Area, but besides Dionne Warwick and tech bros no one thinks about us), so I have a bit of a fascination with graves and cemeteries especially since San Francisco was covered in them. And when I came across your videos looking up more info about the true events from the book and film, I decided to take a look. If you are interested in other graves, I got one for you. She's not really a LGBT icon, but if you aren't familiar with her and your ever back in Colma, look up Big Alma Spreckels... The God Mother of San Francisco. She was a bit of a wild woman and brought fine art to San Francisco. She built the Palace of Fine Arts, the Legion of Honor and other museums. Coined the phrase "Sugar daddy", her husband was the heir to the Spreckels sugar fortune, and the popular myth is that's her on top of the Union Square plinth... Besides Charles Howard, she is one of my favorite San Franciscans because to me she represents the old SF spirit (which i desperately miss, so don't get me started on modern sf transplant culture lol). Speaking of the Legion of Honor, here's a creepy cemetery story... When they moved the cemeteries out of San Francisco to Colma, a lot of the graves just had the stones moved, not the bodies and many of those bodies were dumped in mass graves under Lincoln Park, where the Legion of Honor sits today. There could be as many as 10,000 bodies under the park... So, in a way, Big Alma's Legion of Honor is one of the nicest and most art filled tomb stones in the word... But it's not the only one in San Francisco... The other is the Asian art museum in the civic center... But that story involves body snatching, turning human remains into soap and selling the soap to unsuspecting San Franciscans... lol Sorry I went off on a tangent.
@marlenepearson3936
@marlenepearson3936 Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve! Dropped by to tell you those fraud people are back on your other channel. 😠 😡 I messaged you as soon as I got their message. You're too nice of a guy for me not to tell this to. I got the message on celebrities burried at home. This was a very good video over here. Glad I watched it! 💕 🙏
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marlene. I noticed all the scam emails early this morning. There were about 100 that I had to delete. Hopefully none of my viewers fall for these scams. They are never ending. Different ones like this pop up nearly every day. :-(
@marlenepearson3936
@marlenepearson3936 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca I'm glad you've got a hand on it. Every day? Lucky you! Lucky KZfaqrs. Just how you wanted to spend Sunday! You and Jim have a nice week. ❤️
@ernestbetz6346
@ernestbetz6346 Жыл бұрын
we were there just after the move came out
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Glad you were there too ernest!
@danielmkubacki
@danielmkubacki 6 ай бұрын
So sad.
@dianemiller3081
@dianemiller3081 Жыл бұрын
I actually seen the movie, the man that shot the escort at the end got was coming to him. That cementary is supposed to be the most haunted
@bobbauer2287
@bobbauer2287 Жыл бұрын
👍
@alextaffera6962
@alextaffera6962 Жыл бұрын
Steve thanks Savannah is the most Haunted city in the USA
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
It sure seems like it, but in a good way. :-)
@auntieelizabethleepermartinez
@auntieelizabethleepermartinez Жыл бұрын
Like the book and the movie but book is totally different from the movie but. It was good
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I always hate the movies if I read the book first, lol. :-O
@mariedewitt5033
@mariedewitt5033 Жыл бұрын
Book is fantastic. So is movie
@curtisrobinson7962
@curtisrobinson7962 Жыл бұрын
@06:01 The murder victim. Wasn't the case ruled self-defense?
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
He did get away with it, but you have to see the movie to know why.
@mariedewitt5033
@mariedewitt5033 Жыл бұрын
​@@steveinpalmspringsca not for long. Died at the murder scene 7 months later
@chriscourson2824
@chriscourson2824 Жыл бұрын
isn't there a couple of politicians and a former vice president there in Savannah?
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Probably, but I just didn't have time to visit everyone. :-(
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
You changed your channel name?
@Ms.HarmonyJ
@Ms.HarmonyJ Жыл бұрын
Hey peace I didn't know you watch Steve he is so amazing
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
@@Ms.HarmonyJ Yes we have mentioned it before lol
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
@@Ms.HarmonyJ I adore h Steve his calming voice
@Ms.HarmonyJ
@Ms.HarmonyJ Жыл бұрын
Same here
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'll probably be changing it again soon too. I was going to delete it--it's just too difficult to have two channels--but I may keep it to upload a video every now and then. Going forward I will be focusing mostly on the other channel.
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
Your comments are turned off on new Christmas video!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know PW. I didn't turn them off. I'll have to see what happened and see if I can turn them on. Appreciate it!
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I just turned them on. For some reason KZfaq had them turned off. I always have them on. Thanks again!
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca YW it’s been happening all over KZfaq!🥰
@peaceworld5393
@peaceworld5393 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca ☮️
@Corgis175
@Corgis175 Жыл бұрын
Certainly Johnny Mercer was a genius for writing all those great hits. Not familiar with the movie.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
I agree Arleen and the movie is playing on one of the tv stations right now. Hopefully you get to see it.
@mariedewitt5033
@mariedewitt5033 Жыл бұрын
Book hit a record for the NY Times Best Seller list
@vincentbrett7820
@vincentbrett7820 Жыл бұрын
KD Lang is a Canadian twanger
@saykhelrachmones8668
@saykhelrachmones8668 Жыл бұрын
Hey! You could have stayed with me and my Dad. Just 90 minutes south.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I had no idea you are so close. I loved Savannah and that part of the country. Thanks Saykhel!
@MrMilwaukee
@MrMilwaukee 2 ай бұрын
I don’t believe Johnny Mercer ever lived in the famous Mercer house in Savannah I believe it was owned by and built by General Mercer who sold it unfinished in 1868
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca 2 ай бұрын
?
@MrMilwaukee
@MrMilwaukee 2 ай бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca Johnny Mercer was the great great grandson of General Mercer who originally built the mansion but sold it unfinished in 1868. None of the Mercer family ever lived in the mansion
@asticou04
@asticou04 Жыл бұрын
Hansford wasn’t a murder victim if Williams was cleared.
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you didn't watch the entire video.
@asticou04
@asticou04 Жыл бұрын
@@steveinpalmspringsca I did, but it doesn’t change that you said he was a murder victim at the start.
@mariedewitt5033
@mariedewitt5033 Жыл бұрын
Not exactly natural causes to have 3 bullets pumped into you and a staged crime scene. Jurors got tired,Jim got old. Good thing he died before he damaged more young people
@mariedewitt5033
@mariedewitt5033 Жыл бұрын
Danny wasn't gay. He had a girlfriend. He was with Jim for the money
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marie. I thought I mentioned in the video that he was an escort for both men and women. Did you know him personally?
@fredbeach7720
@fredbeach7720 Жыл бұрын
Nicely done, I really liked the book and had totally forgotten it was a true story. Thanks for making the characters real again. Cheers and best wishes. 🎶🦘
@steveinpalmspringsca
@steveinpalmspringsca Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred!
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