Oh yeah I forgot, his old camera was heavy and caused a hernia. I'm sure Nelson would be amazed to how technology has advanced since his days. Being able to record with something that fits in the palm of your hand.
Nelson was so ahead of His time !! He had the smarts and insight to know that what He filmed (taped) would be so important to life at that time !!! Rest PEACEFULLY, Nelson !!! Thank You !!
This video had just about everything and more. What a viewing experience. I think my favorite part is the contrast of how Nelson is with his friends and how he is on the phone with his family. It really shows all sides to him as a person. And Nelson reminds me so much of my own family, especially when he is being so sharp about how they aren't getting the camera right. I always enjoy the videos where Nelson has a mustache, as he looks so distinguished (he also looks a bit like the guy in Manos Hands of Fate). Thank you.
I was graduating high school, May 1987.👩🏼🎓 I loved and lived the 80's ! Saw Prince live , listened to David Bowie. I listened to all genres of music. Yes. The big hair bands! Motley Crűe was one of them, mostly listened to them rolling down Panama City Beach, Florida. _Fantastic_ time to be young❗
Nelson’s videos is by far THE BEST reality show ever!! It’s REAL reality and better than any of these scripted “ reality shows” where the cast gets paid to act a damn fool and make up beef and drama for views. Nelson didn’t have to do shit but be himself and he has nearly the world watching his retro videos! This was real raw authentic talent and to think he wasn’t paid a dime! Dang I hope you are looking down and can see the impact that you and your wonderful videos have made! Someone should REALLY do a documentary on Nelson of make a movie about his life! So much of it is detailed in his videos that there’s no way anyone could mess it up! But it would be great to hear Dick, Ru, Mike etc…. Speak on his life and share some special things they remember
Omg him and his friends chatting and all the love he was receiving from his friends, imagine how happy he’d be if he were alive today and meet all the viewers and fans on the internet ❤️
“I hope they accept the charges” lol back when collect calls were a fortune to make! Mom would just pick up the phone and hear something like “You have a collect call from *insert name*. Do you accept the charges?” And hope to the good lord she does, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to reach her.
We used to go to great lengths to avoid the collect charges. I would call my mom collect, she would pretend it was a wrong number, then call me back. lol
and always hearing ... well this is long distance we better get off this phone. It was crazy expensive I remember gas was cheaper than 15 min phone call. Back when people used phones to speak with people! Those were the days... I’d go back in a blink
hello, I want to express my feelings here. I am a Turk and I met Nelson Sullivan, the owner of these videos, on RUclips 4 years ago. although he doesn't know me, he must feel in his grave that I admire him. I watch all of his videos and I spend most of my time on RUclips with his videos. I understand that you may be surprised and find crazy about what I said, but it makes me feel good. As someone who loves nostalgia, I can say that I am not an American, but I remembered that I am a human being at a time when technology has developed so much. What we feel, our feelings, our love and longing have no language, religion or race. I enjoy watching his videos, it's like I'm on a life journey with him, I love you my friend. RIP🙏
i can't believe he showed his ...ummmm.... lmao! I'm surprised the prudes at YT haven't freaked over that yet! LOL it ain't that big a deal though really; we've all seen one before, you seen one you seen em all. lol
I winder why Nelson never released more if these before he died? Probably no time but it seemed like he knew he wasnt going to be around in the video of the day before his death. Rip
These videos had no place to be shown at that time. He gave copies mostly to friends featured in the videos, but it was not until RUclips came along that they got to be seen by the masses. I think Nelson's plan was to use clips from these videos on the cable show that never came to be.
@@ChefLJo its not that bad. Surgery itself will be quick. Its the recovery time thats kinda a pain. Took 2 weeks for me to heal completely. It was hard to sleep/move but got through it
I think he was at the end. In his last video he was too weak to walk his dog and looked like he had a viral rash. The “mole” he had removed looked suspiciously like KS. He partied all night with people that died of AIDS and his card said “the guys were lining up to ____ him”. Maybe he never got tested but I think if you connect the dots it’s pretty likely.
Dude How is it cool with yt service policies that he showed his junk? like wtf most of us can't even say "poopy" without being penalized. If I show my penal will I not be penalized?
@@EphemeralProductions I get that, was wondering about the number in 2021, if anyone dialed it, I think, this comment was so long ago, thought it was dead...
"He's still drugged so everything he says will be the truth" 🤣 It's come a long way since 1987, I just had inguinal hernia surgery back in January of this year 2022 and within 2 hours of the surgery, I was slowly getting up and walking to the bathroom
3:57 Haha my Senator back then, Bill Cohen of Maine. A Republican who was selected by Clinton for his Cabinet. You wouldn't see that impartiality on qualifications in the current Administration.
Thirty years later and they still can't design a hospital gown where you don't end up flashing everyone.
"What is it? Hernia patients on the beach?" Love his dry sense of humor.
Oh yeah I forgot, his old camera was heavy and caused a hernia. I'm sure Nelson would be amazed to how technology has advanced since his days. Being able to record with something that fits in the palm of your hand.
I think that Nelson would have been in his element with a GoPro!
His original camera weighed 100 pounds
@@ShrineMedium oh hail no
@@ShrineMedium lies
@@islezeus it was actually 500 pounds
Nelson was such a polite and great conversationalist even during his convalescence. God bless him.
Nelson was so ahead of His time !! He had the smarts and insight to know that what He filmed (taped) would be so important to life at that time !!! Rest PEACEFULLY, Nelson !!! Thank You !!
did he pass?
@@GilandSarahSolano Yes, heart attack
@@dariannnnnn when?
@@tinyshawn1991 Independence Day 1989.
He is filming all the gay angels.
I could watch Nelson’s videos 24/7. Forget about cable tv.
I had hernia surgery two weeks ago and thought of Nelson while I was at the hospital.
I just had my in January of this year. 3 months post op STILL HEALING. It was a 3 inch hernia. Hope you're well.
Nelson is in a hospital bed and yet he’s still so vibrant and full of life...everyone was back then without a phone.
He’s literally got a phone in his bed lol
Oh give it a rest.
@@TS-qq7vr 🤣💦
@@Jk42020 he means cell phone Jan
Not all people are really the same, and the phone in the guys bed is different.
I want friends like this. Nelson was blessed w friends. Money doesn't mean sh*t compared to richness of friends.
just 1 friend would be enough for me haha!
Just be the one you want to have
@@bearybearable that is a beautiful reply
Nelson is the best creator on RUclips. I’m glad you are uploading his videos. God rest his soul.
I'd love it if they sold Nelson merchandise. T shirts, mugs, miniature Blackouts.
AvalonDreaming AvalonDreaming I'd buy a shirt
I am working on something as we speak!
@@thesundog8833 cant wait!
@@jillkoerber5192 come connect on Instagram @nelsonsullivan4k ! Still designing and enlarging, we have to be the resurgence of Nelson Sullivan!
@@thesundog8833 followed😊
a legend.....he belongs with the stars now.....
I wonder if anyone out there still has that "sculpture" they gifted him.
Idk him but I Miss this guy. Such a nice soul.
This video had just about everything and more. What a viewing experience.
I think my favorite part is the contrast of how Nelson is with his friends and how he is on the phone with his family. It really shows all sides to him as a person. And Nelson reminds me so much of my own family, especially when he is being so sharp about how they aren't getting the camera right.
I always enjoy the videos where Nelson has a mustache, as he looks so distinguished (he also looks a bit like the guy in Manos Hands of Fate).
Thank you.
Ken George Jones His mustache kind of makes him look like Frank Zappa. Either him or Robert Downey Jr.
I took him much more seriously without the Freddie Mercury look.
I was 16 and partying my ass iff when they filmed this.
Nelson is very very handsome imo
I just turned 3. Lol
@@Ariel692769 I wasn't even born..
I was 7
I wasn't born until 12 years later haha
I was graduating high school, May 1987.👩🏼🎓
I loved and lived the 80's ! Saw Prince live , listened to David Bowie. I listened to all genres of music.
Yes. The big hair bands! Motley Crűe was one of them, mostly listened to them rolling down Panama City Beach, Florida. _Fantastic_ time to be young❗
Nelson’s videos is by far THE BEST reality show ever!! It’s REAL reality and better than any of these scripted “ reality shows” where the cast gets paid to act a damn fool and make up beef and drama for views. Nelson didn’t have to do shit but be himself and he has nearly the world watching his retro videos! This was real raw authentic talent and to think he wasn’t paid a dime! Dang I hope you are looking down and can see the impact that you and your wonderful videos have made! Someone should REALLY do a documentary on Nelson of make a movie about his life! So much of it is detailed in his videos that there’s no way anyone could mess it up! But it would be great to hear Dick, Ru, Mike etc…. Speak on his life and share some special things they remember
Oh so sweet of the boys. To give him that cute git. Nelson is so adorable.
They really did used to live life to the fullest
A hospital stay is turned into friends talking being goofy, phone call with relatives, camera instruction...wow not like my hospital stays
Giving camera instructions from his hospital bed lol
Thank you for uploading this! It’s like bonus material to the footage shown on The World Of Wonder documentary!
What's the name of the documentary?
He is talking to his aunt Nancy i think. He is so charming, that southern charm.
Yay!! I needed a Nelson fix 💜
"What is this... hernia patients on the beach?"... so dry
Live forever ✌
I love Nelson very much!!!!
Lol "Nelson i didn't know you weren't cut" hahaha gotta love Gilbert
I have a feeling they all knew that factoid about each other.
Beautiful Nelson❤❤❤
Omg him and his friends chatting and all the love he was receiving from his friends, imagine how happy he’d be if he were alive today and meet all the viewers and fans on the internet ❤️
I wish I could be around him
Me too. What a wonderful soul he was.
The number connects to Nelsons brother Marks house on 105 N Matson St in Kershaw SC, Mark died on March 19, 2017.
That HAD to be Sylvia on the phone!!
Oh damn I'm only 35 and I remember making some collect calls in the late 90s
Happy New Year uploaded. :)
Excellent viewing
He looks pretty damn hot for 40.
“I hope they accept the charges” lol back when collect calls were a fortune to make! Mom would just pick up the phone and hear something like “You have a collect call from *insert name*. Do you accept the charges?” And hope to the good lord she does, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to reach her.
We used to go to great lengths to avoid the collect charges. I would call my mom collect, she would pretend it was a wrong number, then call me back. lol
and always hearing ... well this is long distance we better get off this phone. It was crazy expensive I remember gas was cheaper than 15 min phone call. Back when people used phones to speak with people! Those were the days... I’d go back in a blink
@@shizzle7642
I would go back too! I loved life in the early 80's. Young and free.
Nelson was Amazing even being in the hospital he calls to speak to his mother times sure have changed when people actually care for one another
hello, I want to express my feelings here. I am a Turk and I met Nelson Sullivan, the owner of these videos, on RUclips 4 years ago. although he doesn't know me, he must feel in his grave that I admire him. I watch all of his videos and I spend most of my time on RUclips with his videos. I understand that you may be surprised and find crazy about what I said, but it makes me feel good. As someone who loves nostalgia, I can say that I am not an American, but I remembered that I am a human being at a time when technology has developed so much. What we feel, our feelings, our love and longing have no language, religion or race. I enjoy watching his videos, it's like I'm on a life journey with him, I love you my friend. RIP🙏
Nelson cracks me up😄😄😂
I love Sylvia Miles, she's no different on the phone than she was in the movie Wall street. She's 93 now.
And now she’s dead.
@@edeneverly2573 Lol, well that perfectly bookended my comment
i can't believe he showed his ...ummmm.... lmao! I'm surprised the prudes at YT haven't freaked over that yet! LOL it ain't that big a deal though really; we've all seen one before, you seen one you seen em all. lol
o m g thank you
that camera must of caused that hernia
It did
Kids this was known as a rotary phone!
Phones are what you use to talk on period
coolest guy from that scene.
Love this taping!
I winder why Nelson never released more if these before he died?
Probably no time but it seemed like he knew he wasnt going to be around in the video of the day before his death.
Rip
These videos had no place to be shown at that time. He gave copies mostly to friends featured in the videos, but it was not until RUclips came along that they got to be seen by the masses. I think Nelson's plan was to use clips from these videos on the cable show that never came to be.
I heard he knew he had h.i.v
Bitch ass Harry Monk, if I see you one more place, which is every where spewing your lies, I’m going to start reporting every one of them.
He was filming what was going to be his "Cable" show which he refers to in one of his last videos.
Released more before he died? He passed in 1989 before PC’s and the internet!! 🙄
I had a hernia surgery pretty recently..
I need that surgery soon. I'm scared tbh.
@@ChefLJo its not that bad. Surgery itself will be quick. Its the recovery time thats kinda a pain. Took 2 weeks for me to heal completely. It was hard to sleep/move but got through it
who was that woman on the message at the beginning?
Four dollars a day to use the phone ..damn even in today's society that is expensive 😂💯
Flashed us his junk .
somehow from what I've seen of him in his videos, I'm not surprised at all. He seems like he had that type of "feisty" personality. :-D
Was Nelson hiv positive? just curious.
He wasn't
A lot of people were afraid to get tested back then
I think he was at the end. In his last video he was too weak to walk his dog and looked like he had a viral rash. The “mole” he had removed looked suspiciously like KS. He partied all night with people that died of AIDS and his card said “the guys were lining up to ____ him”. Maybe he never got tested but I think if you connect the dots it’s pretty likely.
Whoaaa..... Penis.
Huh? Where?
everywhere
+Mattie Mize. I didn’t see anything throughout the video.
ADT2695 2:07
+Brittney Espinosa. Oh, okay.
"Don't sit on my operation" 😂😂
Dude How is it cool with yt service policies that he showed his junk? like wtf most of us can't even say "poopy" without being penalized. If I show my penal will I not be penalized?
: 0 I wonder if he aware of the close-up, and if he ever watched it back before e got to see it! : )
Jesus people are so sensitive these days. It’s a human body and it was hardly gratuitous 🙄
Shut the fuck up you play runescape
Big group of idiots here lol. The point of what I was saying went over everyone's tiny little brain. Try making money on yt then we can talk.
@@NocturnalRS fair comment il delete my post I just thought you was being a prude x sincere apologies xxx Jase
so who did you get when you dialed the phone number?
he phoned his mom and aunt Nancy.
@@EphemeralProductions I get that, was wondering about the number in 2021, if anyone dialed it, I think, this comment was so long ago, thought it was dead...
God answered, He said to say hello.
I was 13 in 1987 ( jesh, did I just give away my age?)
GayDXer I was 11
I was in my mother’s belly during this video, my husband was 3. And we are all ancient by RUclips standards
Yeah I was -9
My father turned 18 on the day the video was filmed, and my mom was 10. They didn't meet yet at that time.
About my mom's age lol i was -5
Hilarious. Love it.❤
I didn't know he was in the hospital for an operation. Can you tell me, what year it was, exactly? Cheers Toni
says on the title. 1987
How did Nelson die?
Nadia Sultana He had a heart Attack.
@@fordsrule35 thank you. So young :(
@DCM88 wrong. He had a hereditary heart condition. His grandfather died at the same age of a heart attack.
@@applejellypucci Do you know what the condition was? How did you discover this?
DCM88 Nelson didnt partake in drugs...only weed
Albert always makes me laugh
After '87, cameras we're becoming smaller, lighter, less prone to hernia generation..
I wonder what he got a hernia from
From lugging around his heavy camera. They were huge back then.
I would be born exactly one month to the day later.
🙄
Who else called his mother & aunt Nancy? (Number disconnected btw don't waste your time)
Brittney Espinosa I think I'm in love with you
AlchimisteVerbal why's that?
How many people are too young to figure out the number he was dialing on the phone?
Why the world look so different ??
Because it was the 80s baby.
"He's still drugged so everything he says will be the truth" 🤣
It's come a long way since 1987, I just had inguinal hernia surgery back in January of this year 2022 and within 2 hours of the surgery, I was slowly getting up and walking to the bathroom
Lol 4.25 for the phone. Now the food and phone are the most expensive things from hospital
Call direct it’s cheaper’Albert’
One (small) card! Even gay men are clueless on gifting etiquette, it seems!
But they made up for it with the cool quirky sculpture.
Parece o quintinator.
Albert is savage
3:57 Haha my Senator back then, Bill Cohen of Maine. A Republican who was selected by Clinton for his Cabinet. You wouldn't see that impartiality on qualifications in the current Administration.
That's because democrats are crazy now days.
Yeah, like the impartiality on qualifications that are being shown by the new Harris administration. NOT!!! What’s your point? 🤣🤣😂😂
I was 7 and at age 6 I went under umbilical hernia surgery :D..
It was a better time.
man 80s gay guys are weird af then todays gay guys
He is gay?
@@MX5THOUSAND believe so yeah
LOL like weirdness is dependent on sexual orientation, do you also think people who are left-handed or have green eyes are weird as well?
Why does he look so handsome
At :22 through:28