Stories From Graceland Pond

Brushes With Greatness Stories, Episode #4


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Recorded on February 16, 2021 Theme: Brushes With Greatness Special Guest: Fred Rubin Fred Rubin opens the show with a story about a mega-celebrity -- Muhammad Ali, whom he met while working in Hollywood as a sitcom writer. It's a diamond story, so good.

Joanna Trotter talks about meeting a certain comedian who did some strange things while in her presence. Tune in at 40 minutes in.

Marijo O'Connell has a great story about a minor celebrity, who she calls Church Sarah, and the report relates to the hypocrisy of the Catholic church. Tune in at 1:14.

Doug Stevenson talks about his brush with Mickey Mantle and his mother's commitment to creating a big moment. Tune in at 1:35.

Mark Maguire relates how he gave Stephen Stills and Toni Price cab rides and then rode a bus with The Reverend Jesse Jackson. Gregg Fraley contributes his own brief brush with Jesse. Tune in at 1:50.

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Stories From Graceland PondBy Gregg Fraley