A shame that at age 73, I'm a member of the last generation that'll know anything about him (I was a fan of "Hazel", the early 60's sitcom in which Don played the head of the household who hired the titular maid). My dad got to know him on a troop ship, either on their way to or back from the CBI (China-Burma-India) theater in World War II. Said Don truly was one of the nicest guys he'd ever met--friendly, sincere, an all-round gent.
Love this! Don DeFore was not only a great actor but what a Husband, Father, Son and Sibling he was to his family! I sure wish I would have had the chance to meet him! Men of his character are few and far between!
He seemed to be such a great guy. Love watching Hazel on AntennaTV. Hazel would drive him crazy but it always turned out good in the end. Back when television was worth watching.
I think it’s prophetic that this show, certainly this episode, was sponsored by “Hazel” Bishop. It’s such a funny shadow of what would come to Don DeFore’s career just seven/eight years later.
Don DeFore was a real person in a town of phonies, a family man where it seemed every other marriage ended in divorce. he was married to the same woman for over 50 years. A very well loved person in Hollywood.
I've only just become aware of Don Defore from watching Hazel, before my time, but thanks to YT I'm watching all the re-runs.. Just love Mr. B and all the others on the show. Thanks for this uploader.
You might like also to watch some early episodes of "Ozzie and Harriet", a TV show which ran from 1952-1966. Most, if not all, of the episodes are now in public domain. A great many of them are available to watch, for free, on various video platforms. Examples: Y-tube, Internet Archive, Tubi, etc. Don DeFore played "Mr. Thornberry" (or "Thorny"), Ozzie Nelson's next door neighbor, and oftentimes companion, in various adventures and happenstances on the show.
Don Defore's" family seemed to be wholesome than the Nelson family. Oh my , that takes some doing! Helen O'Connell , known primarily as a big band era singer also had other talents . She was a regular on the Today show. She was an hostess for some years for the Miss Universe pageant with Bob Barker.
So glad you posted this episode! Love Don DeFore .....Ralph Edwards is an ass. What he did to Lou Costello is unforgivable. So inept a man should never have hosted a show like this
Thanks for asking, but it was HARD to pin down !! Lou Costello Jr., 2 days short of his first birthday, had accidentally drowned in the family pool. (Left napping, the baby worked loose one of the slats on his crib, climbed out & fell into the pool, unnoticed by the nanny.) During his live appearance on “This Is Your Life,” Lou Costello was confronted with images of his, now dead, son.
It's been a very long time. I recall the hurt and misery in Lous face as Ralph dramatically revealed intimate details of his sons death. You could see Lou reliving it as Ralph continued oblivious to the result...Anyone else would have compassionately jumped ahead to something else. He seemed to be the only one who didnt realize what was happening or he didnt care. I would not watch it again at gunpoint. It was television at its worst.
Well deserved acknowledgement of an honorable family man.
Mr. B., what a great gentleman.
I loved every minute of this Wonderful This is Your Life Video. He Was quite a Great Soul. Loved watching his reactions to everyone.
A shame that at age 73, I'm a member of the last generation that'll know anything about him (I was a fan of "Hazel", the early 60's sitcom in which Don played the head of the household who hired the titular maid). My dad got to know him on a troop ship, either on their way to or back from the CBI (China-Burma-India) theater in World War II. Said Don truly was one of the nicest guys he'd ever met--friendly, sincere, an all-round gent.
Don Defore was a prince of a fellow....He has always been one of my favorites.
Love this! Don DeFore was not only a great actor but what a Husband, Father, Son and Sibling he was to his family! I sure wish I would have had the chance to meet him! Men of his character are few and far between!
He seemed to be such a great guy. Love watching Hazel on AntennaTV. Hazel would drive him crazy but it always turned out good in the end. Back when television was worth watching.
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Whenever I need a shot of humanity I turn to these programs. This one was excellent
I think it’s prophetic that this show, certainly this episode, was sponsored by “Hazel” Bishop. It’s such a funny shadow of what would come to Don DeFore’s career just seven/eight years later.
Don DeFore was a real person in a town of phonies, a family man where it seemed every other marriage ended in divorce. he was married to the same woman for over 50 years. A very well loved person in Hollywood.
Very well put
Don DeFore and Martin Milner, two great unpretentious family men who knew actor was a career to raise a healthy family.
This is excellent as I have always respected Don DeFore. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful tribute.
Love Don. You can tell he us such a genuine and good man.
I've only just become aware of Don Defore from watching Hazel, before my time, but thanks to YT I'm watching all the re-runs.. Just love Mr. B and all the others on the show. Thanks for this uploader.
You might like also to watch some early episodes of "Ozzie and Harriet", a TV show which ran from 1952-1966. Most, if not all, of the episodes are now in public domain. A great many of them are available to watch, for free, on various video platforms. Examples: Y-tube, Internet Archive, Tubi, etc. Don DeFore played "Mr. Thornberry" (or "Thorny"), Ozzie Nelson's next door neighbor, and oftentimes companion, in various adventures and happenstances on the show.
I remember him from the sitcom, "Hazel'. He was a very good actor.
Absolutely loved this. I grew up in that decade.
I enjoyed anything with him in it. Seemed such a good man.
I love you and hazel too lol Anna roselli
Don DeFore was a very good friend of Walt Disney and the only person to own and operate a business in Disneyland.
What a great guy.
Way to go Thorny!
Yes! I loved him as Thorny!
Don DeFore was a sweet man.
I love him
Don was a handsome devil
He sure was-I’ve always thought so. Wish there were men around like him now.
Congratulations from Canada 👍🏼
This is your life was a great TV show
Ed
“Hazel” Bishop, What a coincidence!
Don Defore's" family seemed to be wholesome than the Nelson family. Oh my , that takes some doing! Helen O'Connell , known primarily as a big band era singer also had other talents . She was a regular on the Today show. She was an hostess for some years for the Miss Universe pageant with Bob Barker.
He and his wife would be married for more than 50 years until his death in 1993.
@@Farrah300 yes Farrah . That is impressive !
Hi! Thorny. Long time no see.
So glad you posted this episode! Love Don DeFore .....Ralph Edwards is an ass. What he did to Lou Costello is unforgivable. So inept a man should never have hosted a show like this
What did he do? I LOVE Bud and Lou!
Thanks for asking, but it was HARD to pin down !!
Lou Costello Jr., 2 days short of his first birthday, had accidentally drowned in the family pool. (Left napping, the baby worked loose one of the slats on his crib, climbed out & fell into the pool, unnoticed by the nanny.)
During his live appearance on “This Is Your Life,” Lou Costello was confronted with images of his, now dead, son.
It's been a very long time. I recall the hurt and misery in Lous face as Ralph dramatically revealed intimate details of his sons death. You could see Lou reliving it as Ralph continued oblivious to the result...Anyone else would have compassionately jumped ahead to something else. He seemed to be the only one who didnt realize what was happening or he didnt care. I would not watch it again at gunpoint. It was television at its worst.
Yes, the pain was SO OBVIOUS in Lou's eyes. :(
William St.Marie Jr. Are you a Hick ?
I want a charm bracelet !
The show (i.e., current episode) begins at 0:27 in this video
Always liked Don alright, but he seemed an odd candidate for this show in '53....oh, well: enjoyed it anyway