Why did actor JAMES DEAN come to Palm Springs & where did he stay?
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
- Four years ago, I read a story about the time actor James Dean came to Palm Springs and spent the night at a local hotel. I think I figured out which hotel he stayed in. It's the same hotel I stayed in, years later, after my grandparents died and our family no longer had a Palm Springs home to visit.
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An old friend of our family actually worked as a gaffer on Rebel Without a Cause and once said James was the nicest actor to crew and staff he ever met. He was even eating his lunch in a corner of a set one day after all the actors had eaten and James went out of his way to come over and sit with him while he ate and talked to him to make him feel less lonely...thanks for this!
Hi William, thank you for sharing this personal story with us. That is so awesome to hear. 😄👍
What a great story about an absolute icon Steve 👌🏼
Glad you enjoyed it RB!
James Dean died three months before I was born, but I have always been fascinated by his life story. Just one more piece to the puzzle. Thanks for sharing this with all of us to learn a little more. ❤️ Paul
Hi Paul, it is pretty amazing how he’s still popular today and we are all still fascinated with him almost 70 years later! 😲👍
Great video, thanks Steve!
Thanks! Glad you liked it! 👍
He would of went far. RIP 🪦🥀My favorite was the movie 🎥 Giant. Good video Steve stay cool 😎
Thanks, Linda and you too! 😎
Hi Mr. Steve, what a great way to begin Sunday morning 🌄 Thanks for sharing this video. May your mom continue to rest in heavenly peace 🎉❤
Greetings from the great Peach 🍑 State of Georgia 🍑
Take care and stay cool 😎
Thank you so so much, Janice 😊👍
Nice video thanks Steve
Glad you enjoyed it Esliet! 👍
Another great video! Didn’t know that about James Dean. I loved seeing the pic of your mom and brothers. ❤️❤️❤️✨
Thanks so much Carla!
I enjoy hearing and seeing the history of Palm Springs. It was great finding the artwork of James in that gallery. I was born the year James Dean raced there! He was an interesting character who died too young. If he had lived I wonder if he would have joined other celebrities and and purchased a house in that area. I'm guessing he was too much of a young wild spirit to live in the civilized confines that was becoming Palm Springs.
Hi ER, that is interesting to think about it now that you mention it. I think youare right, he was too much of a rebel to do what everyone else was doing. He probably would’ve bought a place up in Joshua tree like so many of the young rebels have been doing for decades now. 👍
@@theretiredlifewithsteve Yes I agree. There is an LA Times article about Joshua Tree from "Feb, 25, 2005 Staking claim to a new bohemia" which I read back then when planning where to retire. (It's still online if you are interested.) But when the recession hit in 2009 or so Joshua Tree and the surrounding area had over 1,000 homes in foreclosure around 2013 at those inflated prices. Nothing was being sold unless you had cash for the bank. I knew someone in Joshua Tree who was older and I purchased a cabin from her about 15 miles from the town and the Nat'l Park. Many that had money still living here were from that article, architects, actors, directors, musicians, poets, artists, etc.
Now its different. During the Pandemic folks from LA who wanted to escape the big city where they were locked indoors began buying land and homes. LLC's from all over the US bought up land too. No more a "new bohemia" but a land grab to create their dream, turning old cabins into Airbnb's, building getaway homes of weird designs. However, the vacation rental business ruined the local economy in Joshua Tree. The businesses that supported the National Park could not afford to hire at the minimum wage because those working the front line whether at grocery stores, tourist places, gas stations, etc., could not find low income places to live, and in fact monthly rentals were disappearing. Some of my favorite local businesses closed. Rather than working at Wal-Mart, or in a restaurant, some workers tried cleaning Airbnb's.
Anyway, the Airbnb craze has slowed so hopefully it will balance out. When I moved here less than a mile away there was a place that Hollywood folks secretly stayed as a getaway. Not advertised outside but known to the inner circle. Folks like Johnny Dep, and other bohemian like characters found their solitude there. Sorry for writing so much but I thought you would be interested in the article from the LA Times which shared Palm Springs was too busy so they were looking for a quieter environment.
the Palm Springs airport fountain is a gift to Palm Springs from one of Mexico's most talented architects, Julio de la Pena, who, during his first visit to Palm Springs with the city's then-mayor, Frank Bogert, expressed his surprise at the fact that there were so few fountains in "one of the most beautiful cities in the United states he had visited, this is made of Native stone from Guadalajara (aka Cantera). Everytime i drive by it brings me joy to see a piece of my hometown here in palm springs specially being a fountain that Guadalajara has so many!
Hi jph, thanks for sharing that story with us. I hadn’t heard before. I still think it’s surprising that we have so few fountains here compared to other cities but at least this one is pretty spectacular. 😄👍
Great vid Steve! Love all the info. You provide! Stay cool today! 🙏👍
Thanks, Gregory and you too! 😎👍
My daughter is such a fan of James Dean. I really enjoyed this video. The picture of him is very fascinating. I would love to see it up close.
Both my Mother-in-law and Father-in-law served in WWII. My Dad served in the Korean war. My husband and an Uncle were in Vietnam. I lost two cousins there.
RIP to your Mom. I remember you spoke about her often before her death. It is hard to lose parents.
Hi Debbie, I guess I got distracted and forgot to zoom in on the portrait made of dice. It was pretty amazing. If I walked back by there in a future video, I will zoom in and share it. It was a pretty clever way to make a Portrait. Thanks for sharing the memories of your family members who served! 🇺🇸👍
That was nice Steve, love the shorts by the way.
Bless your heart, RIP your Mom ❤
lol I definitely need to start wearing them more! 😄👍
So very cool ❤
Great video thumbs up always
Thanks Alex! 😄👍
Today is interesting. As I was watching Adam the Woo's video on traveling thru Indiana and he went thru Marion Indiana. The birthplace of James Dean. Great video.
I visited James Dean’s birthplace and gravesite about five years ago and it was one of my all-time favorite trips. Thanks for sharing that with us Stingray. And as funny, you should mention Adam the Woo. I just mentioned him in a video today that will be posted next week! 👍
Palm Springs has such an interesting history, thanks for sharing this story with us!
Glad you enjoyed it Foster! 👍
Thanks Steve
I didn't know James Dean was ever in Palm Springs. I'd love to hear more about this. Thanks for all your lovely videos. You and Jim take care.
I know, I was pretty surprised too! 😄👍
Ahhhh ... this was a nice remembrance of Memorial Day four years ago and your Mum. God bless her, raising six sons could not have been easy. I have never seen a picture of your Mum before. I wish I had seen more. And more of your other brothers too! We were immigrants from north eastern Canada and northern Ontario so all these famous people like James Dean and the rest really didn't have any significance to us. We were taught to reserve status for people who really contributed to humanity. So although I grew up in Southern California, we just never had that attraction to "famous" people. Sorry, we were just raised differently. ♥️☘️
Hi Janet, thanks for sharing those personal memories with us. It’s easy to forget that not all of us grow up in the exact same way. I grew up in a culture where celebrities were worshiped. Specially, actors, and other entertainers. The fact that Marilyn and Elvis and James Dean all so young, made them immortal among those who worship celebrities. It’s funny to think that they are all three just as popular today or maybe even more so than when they were alive so many years ago! 😳👍
Palm Springs airport is the nicest i've ever been through.
I agree. I love how small it is. 👍
Rip in Peace to your Dear Mother! 🩷💐my mother passed in 2019. She was so funny to hang out with also! 🌹♥️
Hi Linda, thank you and so sorry for your loss too. 🥲💙
@@theretiredlifewithsteve Thanks Steve! ☺️
That’s amazing & I like the idea for helping seniors.very cool that you filmed plenty during the lockdown. Giant is such a good movie. Dean was so cool. Thank you for sharing. 👍🍀☀😻
My dad had had a friend who had a son who died in the Viet nam war. He is Burried in Russian River cementary in Ukaih, California.
Thanks for sharing that memory with us Patrick. 💙
Thanks Tex!
Hi Steve another interesting and enjoyable video. I really loved seeing the picture of your dear mom I know you miss her very much.
Thanks so much Cheryl. 💙
My fav actor Brando, too.
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I like those shorts, Steve
Thanks Nancy. I need to pull them out of the closet and start wearing them again. 😄👍
Hi Steve, I enjoyed watching this video as always we must never forget the brave men and women who sacrificed so much for us. My Dad went across on D D Day in the army thankfully he came back but shot to pieces he died aged 79. Thanks Steve fab videos.
Hi Angela, thank you for sharing the memory of your dad. How amazing and miraculous that he survived being shot like that. 🇺🇸💙
Thanks Steve, what a great video to the memory of James Dean. I admired both his genius as an actor and his off screen charisma. I was always thankful that I was able to pay my own respects to his memory. Every time we drove along Hwy 101, we turned off to get to Hwy 46 and visit the Memorial site in the area where he lost his life. It's poignant but peaceful and gives pause for reflecting on his lifes' work. Maybe when you're traveling through the central coast with your grandson, you'll be able to check it out, if you haven't already done so! Thanks for sharing the photo of your Mom and brothers too!😊
Hi Catherine, yes, I did visit his highway memorial a few years ago on my graveyard channel. it was definitely a very moving experience. I’m glad to hear that you’ve been there too. I also visited his hometown and gravesite Which was also very moving. 💙
Steve what a lovely video of palm springs, this was so enjoyable.
Glad you enjoyed it Syreeta 😎👍
Interesting segment about the mysterious James Dean & his visits to Palm Springs. I could easily see him purchasing a home near there out in the desert away from people where he could be himself. Delightful looking airport. Hoping to visit one day. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it CS. Yes, I think he probably would’ve bought a home up in the Joshua tree area, a safe distance away from all the celebrities in Palm Springs. Where are many of the Hollywood rebels have lived over the years. 😎👍
Thanks Steve for this interesting story and video ❤
Glad you enjoyed it Monika!
Thank you for sharing. 😐😁
Thank you for watching Lucas 👍
I live in my mother's hometown of Eden, TX. She was born on a farm east of town. On her birth certificate it lists her birthplace as East of Eden.
Wow, how interesting. I hope she’s a fan of the movie. 😊👍
Great video Steve
Glad you enjoyed it Martha! 👍
What an interesting video. Thanks for all the info. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it Renee! 😎👍
Steve hope Y'all are well ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
You too, Wanda 😄👍
I just love these stories!
I’m very happy to hear that! 😄👍
Thank you, Steve for the great James Dean story. I enjoy watching all your videos. Hugs. ❤
Thank you, Tommy . Glad you like them! 😎👍
Enjoyed again, Steve, thanks for sharing,
Thanks for watching John! 👍
Hi Steve....so sad James Dean died so young...in a car crash yet...he loved speed and racing...nice memories of mom....cute bunny...have a nice week.take care... Deborah 🇨🇦
Thanks, Deborah and the same to you 😎👍
I enjoyed the few movies James Dean was able to do.
James Dean stole my Dad's look. Daddy always wore a bomber jacket. Aviator sunglasses 😎 and had his wavy hair slicked back. 😂
I'm also glad you added pinkie the pool flamingo to your profile picture. 😀 That's funny 😁
Hi Marlene, that’s awesome. It sounds like you had a very cool dad. And you are the first to notice or mention pinky lol! 🦩😆😎👍
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My Dad thought he was cool 😎 in his day. 😆 🤣 Well, I like to keep up with people's pets. And Pinkie is your pet. 😆 🤣
Great video when James Dean was in Palm Springs was his Porsche serviced at the Porsche dealership on the way to the target in Cathedral City we passed by the Porsche dealership in April when we were visiting my mother in Law for some reason. Wondering if was or is a historical place there are no words on loss of your mom my mom passed in 2022 great tribute video of celebration of life on your mom fantastic memories forever
Hi Danette, I wonder if that dealership was there back in the 1950s. It’s very possible. I’m surprised how many businesses that are here today. Have been here for decades like that. And thank you, I appreciate that. 💙
@@theretiredlifewithsteve you’re very welcome it’s been on my mind since our visit in April of this year it just looks very iconic and classic thank you for the video amazing there races at the airport in those days very cool
Hi Steve this location of the Porsche dealership in Palm Springs wasn’t the one I was thinking about it being a historical landmark Scott Micheal’s from Dearly Departed on you tube two years ago interviewed James Dean’s cousin Scott had toured and taken pictures of the Competition Motors in North Hollywood where James Dean was with his Porsche
Awesome video. James Dean always struck me as a mysterious guy. It's great learning more about him. 😊
I agree, Jody 😎👍
That was sad how he passed away to think died skin who would think that when you go skiing you could get killed and die because of that May he rest in peace I thought a lot of Sonny and Cher I loved his sense of humor May he rest in peace
I know, very sad. 🥲
I re-watched your video about visiting his grave a couple of years ago and you were wondering why the hotels around the area were so expensive and full.. the simple answer is that you were in Indiana on Memorial Day weekend and the Indy 500 was going on. Hotels all over central Indiana were packed. 😁🏁🏎️
lol thanks Shiliela, I didn’t even think about that! 😂👍
thank you Steve very interesting that Air Museum has largest collection of WWII planes. I lived in Palm Springs for years and didn't know that!
Isn’t it funny how we live places and regularly ever visit the places that are right in our own backyard? That seems to be a pretty common thing. That used to live here. Such a small world. 😎👍
Cool vid Steve. 👍
Thanks Dianne! 😊👍
Very nice!❤
My grandfather was in the military I don't know what part of the military though
I agree with you that he stayed at the Casa Del Camino because Jimmy didn't like Hollywood actors in general. I can't imagine him staying in the same hotel with them. The car he raced at Palm Springs was a 356 Speedster, not the 550 Spyder he died in later that year, but he bought them from the same dealer at Competition Motors in Hollywood. Lew Bracker was not only his close friend, but he was also his insurance agent.
Thanks N, for sure that additional information with us. 👍
I own a pair of Jimmys orange glasses.
How cool! 😎👍
Steve do they have direct flights from the Bay Area to Palm Springs? I have always flown into Ontario....
I assume they still do. Back in the 1980s I did fly from Ontario airport directly to San Francisco airport.
sorry to hear of your Mum's passing in 2021 - did she live with you? Sometimes when we get so old we're having more bad than good days the end comes as a friend. I have a good friend who is a hospice nurse and she's given me a whole new prospective on leaving this world after a long life, in hospice it's mostly very peaceful and as she would describe it spiritual.
Hi Erica, thanks for sharing that. My mom lived on her own until the very end. She refused to move in with us. She was very independent until the very last month or so after she had her stroke and then fell and broke her hip. I agree with you about the hospice. She was in a hospice home and had a wonderful woman, looking after her in her final couple of weeks. She was an angel. 💙
I only remember the hotel/motels with the 25 cent vibrating beds 😅😅😅 machines.
lol I wonder if any of those still exist. 😂
@@theretiredlifewithsteve 😉
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So did Dean top Liberace?😂
Steve, I have a book I would like to give you. You may already have it or have read it.
Called Palm Springs Babylon. First Edition 1993. Full of cheesy celebrity stuff from back
in the day. If you have a post office box I could mail it to you. Norm of Long Beach
Hi Norm, that is so sweet of you. Thank you for the offer, but I actually already have that book. 😄 I have a few other celebrity Palm Springs guidebooks too. I’ve been planning to make a video about the guidebooks I use so I will mention your comment and give you a shout out in that upcoming video. I don’t have a PO Box, but I really appreciate the thought. You are awesome! 😎👍
Have a nice day rest of the weekend new week ahead ! Nice video of James Dean . He died a year before I was born and he was so too young and did he not die in a car or some kind of car or Motorcycle death ?
He died in a car crash on his way to a race.
Elvis had two homes in palm springs
Yes, I have visited them both on this channel. Thanks Shane
In my honest opinion, I was kind of disappointed with this effort. I would have liked to see the juicier parts from your first James Dean video melded together here. It would have given your new subscribers an opportunity to see some of your older material. Most will never hunt it down themselves. Meant with love. ❤
Not sure what you mean. I included all of the original footage from the first video.