There was a reason Lyle Waggoner was the first autograph I got
at Chiller Theater. I have very fond memories of him from The Carol Burnett Show.
His line was shorter than I expected. He was in the hotel lobby along with a few
other people. He was on the corner and people
could just walk up and talk at him. This happened just after we shook hands. He introduced himself and I told him my
name. He was about to sign and someone just walked up
and started talking. Lyle politely exchanged a few sentences and deftly
disengaged from the guy. Then he turned back to me and apologized for the interruption.
He used my name when he asked if I wanted the photo personalized.
I want to repeat that because I amazed. He remembered my
name. That is a talent I covet. I introduced
myself. He was interrupted. He talked to the other guy. Then he turned back to
me and remembered my name.
I can’t even remember my wife’s name. Why do you think I
call her ‘The Wife’? Don’t worry, she is out of the room.
While silver haired, he is not addle-pated. He's a classy guy.
AH
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