Just from watching on RUclips, the vibe I get from Skippy is that he was a bit of a midnight cowboy of a different generation and Hollywood that no longer exists. He was around when you could walk down the street and approach movie stars with no security or bodyguards. He witnessed all of the greats when wealth was defined by the jewelry around your ears and size of your pearl necklace. The glamor of Hollywood is almost no longer there as it was during the golden age. He probably witnessed it all and there is a lot more that we never got to hear from him. Truly was a living encyclopedia.
I went to his birthday party, his last it turned out. I just called him up from NJ, and said I would be in LA. Could I come and interview him. He said sure, gave the date and time of his party, and said no need to bring a present! I interviewed him and he introduced me to all his friends. A lot of old Hollywood. He could not have been any more gracious!
Great Job Adam! Skip was one of a kind and barely acknowledged. He was a trip and when I lived in LA during the 80s and 90s I was hooked on his Public Access channel. Thanks for sharing.
I haven't read this book, but he must have published it just months before he died. He always defended, and denied rumors in his horrible interviews. Then when Scotty Bowers made such a splash, not to mention money on his book, a light must have finally switched on in Skip. A little late at 85, but Scotty's 95 and still going.
Adam, I wished that Skip, would have wrote his book sooner! Scotty, beat him to it! I loved what Skip said about Shelley Winters! She took care of her parents and her daughter! She was a carrying person; to the end! You both should have had lunch during this interview! Too noisy! Thank you for posting! 🎬👍
I lament the thought of this digital age, where we rely on terabytes for our information, not having the encyclopedia that was Skip E. How can you replace the personal touch that Skip E. contributed to his interviews and storytelling? *No one* knew Lala Land, and the lunatics that inhabit it, like Skip E. Lowe did. RIP Mr. Hollywood.
Adam Bierman Skip E. got my foster brother his first job on the strip. I didn't have the power to walk into a nightclub or chuckle club and say "Hire this kid,". Skip E. did, though.
Well, I have to wonder, Skip was never "Famous" ( to my knowledge) as an actor or entertainer he worked in bars and clubs and some theatre etc. and until his stint with public access, I'm guessing he was really nonexistent in the entertainment community as far as being known? but he seems to have very personal knowledge about people and I have to wonder is it that he actually is speaking from personal experience, word of mouth, gossip or trying to hock a book? I've watched his interviews and in many of them, he is very off on people, places, people being dead or alive and asking repeat questions?.
He was an Hollywood animal. But referring to his book , I do not know how much he said was true, exaggerated or just part of some urban legend in his mind. I could talk to him all night though
When Skip talked with (I say talked with because he had no idea at all about interviewing people properly), Scotty Bowers, Scotty's Book "Full Service" had just been released and a good bit of the interview was spent trying to get information from Scotty about how he got his book published, who helped him get his book published and who could help him get a book published. Looks like he figured it out. Very very sad......
I remember the first provocative interview Skip E. Lowe did, it was with a gay midget from the circus. From there, Skip was the first to interview Thomas Edison. Skip was a very good friend and personal drinking buddy with Doc Holiday. In fact, it was Skip who got Wyatt Earp his first law enforcement gig in Dodge City right around the time of the San Francisco earthquake. I remember reading during the first Presidential news conference, Skip was the first reporter to be called on by Howard Taft. In fact Tony Bennett is indebted to Skip E. Lowe because it was Skip who launched his career. Skip recommend the title to Tony’s favorite song, “I left my heart in San Francisco.” Originally, Tony wanted to leave it in Fresno.
Just from watching on RUclips, the vibe I get from Skippy is that he was a bit of a midnight cowboy of a different generation and Hollywood that no longer exists. He was around when you could walk down the street and approach movie stars with no security or bodyguards. He witnessed all of the greats when wealth was defined by the jewelry around your ears and size of your pearl necklace. The glamor of Hollywood is almost no longer there as it was during the golden age. He probably witnessed it all and there is a lot more that we never got to hear from him. Truly was a living encyclopedia.
I am glad I was able to interview him , right before he died
It was a great interview no matter where it was taken. Great job!
Thank you so much @Peterraimondi I do appreciate your sentiment
You know I miss him and watch his interviews as a pleasure of time well spent. Whether he was spot on or not about people he was entertaining. RIP.
I went to his birthday party, his last it turned out. I just called him up from NJ, and said I would be in LA. Could I come and interview him. He said sure, gave the date and time of his party, and said no need to bring a present! I interviewed him and he introduced me to all his friends. A lot of old Hollywood. He could not have been any more gracious!
Great Job Adam! Skip was one of a kind and barely acknowledged. He was a trip and when I lived in LA during the 80s and 90s I was hooked on his Public Access channel. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for accolade !!!!!!
I meant for THE accolade
RIP thank you for this!!
Truly an original and was one of the last bridges from Old studio controlled Hollywood to todays version
Pick a different location to do an interview next time.
Skip insisted we do the interview outside
High traffic area just perfect for an interview. Next time set up a lemonade stand. :-) Rest in peace Skippy.
Yes it was outside. He was waiting for the caterer to show up
I remember Skip's interviews, & that was before I ever saw Martin Short's hilarious Jiminy Glick character. I wonder if the two of them ever met?
Skip said that they had met, and he enjoyed Short's homage to him
@@dincin1 Fantastic!
Skip was So Fun.
Much Missed. RIP
Adam is Great.
Thanks for the positive comment John Flynn
Yes it was. !!!
Skip is definitely a legend!
You can say that again
I haven't read this book, but he must have published it just months before he died. He always defended, and denied rumors in his horrible interviews. Then when Scotty Bowers made such a splash, not to mention money on his book, a light must have finally switched on in Skip. A little late at 85, but Scotty's 95 and still going.
Yes he published the book in 2014
Adam, I wished that Skip, would have wrote his book sooner! Scotty, beat him to it! I loved what Skip said about Shelley Winters! She took care of her parents and her daughter! She was a carrying person; to the end!
You both should have had lunch during this interview! Too noisy! Thank you for posting! 🎬👍
Skip was a gentleman himself
Miss you
He died September 22, 2014 of emphysema.
RIP
Correct
I lament the thought of this digital age, where we rely on terabytes for our information, not having the encyclopedia that was Skip E.
How can you replace the personal touch that Skip E. contributed to his interviews and storytelling?
*No one* knew Lala Land, and the lunatics that inhabit it, like Skip E. Lowe did.
RIP Mr. Hollywood.
I agree, the Man was an unappreciated treasure/Hollywood or weird resourse, in my humble opinion
Adam Bierman
Skip E. got my foster brother his first job on the strip. I didn't have the power to walk into a nightclub or chuckle club and say "Hire this kid,".
Skip E. did, though.
A fitting epitaph
Well, I have to wonder, Skip was never "Famous" ( to my knowledge) as an actor or entertainer he worked in bars and clubs and some theatre etc. and until his stint with public access, I'm guessing he was really nonexistent in the entertainment community as far as being known? but he seems to have very personal knowledge about people and I have to wonder is it that he actually is speaking from personal experience, word of mouth, gossip or trying to hock a book? I've watched his interviews and in many of them, he is very off on people, places, people being dead or alive and asking repeat questions?.
He was an Hollywood animal. But referring to his book , I do not know how much he said was true, exaggerated or just part of some urban legend in his mind. I could talk to him all night though
He was a pimp..
Sharp until the end.
Indubitably ! I hope I'm that sharp witted when I reach that age !
Whaaat?
@Tanner Powell and quite gracious too
WHEN WAS THIS DONE????
Summer of 2014
When Skip talked with (I say talked with because he had no idea at all about interviewing people properly), Scotty Bowers, Scotty's Book "Full Service" had just been released and a good bit of the interview was spent trying to get information from Scotty about how he got his book published, who helped him get his book published and who could help him get a book published. Looks like he figured it out. Very very sad......
Terry Todd that was a pathetic interview all around. So many questions that could have been!
Yes I should have been better prepared
Maggie Smith eat your heart out.
@Paul Barrie ahahahah
I remember the first provocative interview Skip E. Lowe did, it was with a gay midget from the circus. From there, Skip was the first to interview Thomas Edison. Skip was a very good friend and personal drinking buddy with Doc Holiday. In fact, it was Skip who got Wyatt Earp his first law enforcement gig in Dodge City right around the time of the San Francisco earthquake. I remember reading during the first Presidential news conference, Skip was the first reporter to be called on by Howard Taft. In fact Tony Bennett is indebted to Skip E. Lowe because it was Skip who launched his career. Skip recommend the title to Tony’s favorite song, “I left my heart in San Francisco.” Originally, Tony wanted to leave it in Fresno.
FUNNY
His facts, his research was ALWAYS wrong !! He was nutty but soooo likable! Beautiful hair, horrible haircut!!!!
I could not agree more. He as a kind person to boot
Everything goes south, or in Skip E. Lowe's case, southwest.
Funny
Geez, couldn't get a room somewhere for the interview.
No, Skip was in a rush to set up for his birthday party. He also insisted we do the interview outside.
@@dincin1 It's so distracting & just so unprofessional. I guess he didn't care as much.
He looks like Jerry Springer. First time Skips hair looked like it was washed and not greasy looking.
He was in prime shape , for his birthday party
A bitter nasty man. He hosted entertainment at the Comedy Store (Belly room) where I performed several times. Not a man of kindness we'll say. lol.
He must have mellowed out when I met him. He was gracious and sweet. Though a little hard of hearing
He is ridiculous
No he is living history
gay as donned apparel
haha