Famous People Living in The Villages

[skyguy79]

On another thread a retired AF General who had responsibilities for Air Force 1 at one time was brought up. It got me wondering about famous or significantly interesting people that have lived (past or present) in The Villages.

I don't know anybody that fits that bill on a national level, but I recently learned that a well know radio personality from where I moved in Upstate NY now lives here in TV and works part time on weekends for The Villages Radio Station. He also does parade announcing and private parties as a DJ, including weddings. I had hired him a few time back in NY for Halloween parties. His name is Ric Mitchell.

So my question for this thread is, who lives or has lived here in TV that was famous or well known, at least on a regional level? I remember a few being mentioned in the past, but I'm sure there must be more!

[KARENNN]

I heard that Jay Leno's mom lives here? Does anyone know if that is true?

[Tom Hannon]

I heard that Jay Leno's mom lives here? Does anyone know if that is true?

The wealthy real estate man Gary Moss lives here. And let us not forget Gracie. She also lives here.

[Russ_Boston]

John Stallworth - Former Pitt Steeler

Tim Thomas' (Bruins goalie) in-laws.

Stewart Cink's(PGA) parents.

[rubicon]

Steve Carell's parents
Stweart Cink's parents
Mr. Midnight and
Rubicon

[Taltarzac725]

Betty Skelton: Aviatrix and test driver who broke records on land and in the air - Obituaries - News - The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/betty-skelton-aviatrix-and-test-driver-who-broke-records-on-land-and-in-the-air-2364627.html)

There are some Doggie Doo Run Run visitors who used to go out with her and her husband and she seemed to still have that sense of adventure.

[eweissenbach]

Mike Brey's (Notre Dame basketball coach) parents
Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight (part-timers)
The Shadow

[BobKat1]

CNN's main weatherman, Chad Meyers (I beleive that's his name) parents live in TV. He's mentioned it on the air a few times.

[Taltarzac725]

Mike Brey's (Notre Dame basketball coach) parents
Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight (part-timers)
The Shadow

Who is the Shadow?? I do see someone on TOTV with that name but have no idea who this is.

I was famous in a circle for about 15 seconds back in 1989 at the American Association of Law Libraries meeting back in Reno, Nevada as the cataloguer of all the WESTLAW computer files. This was for a national project working in conjunction with the SUNY at Buffalo which was doing the LEXIS computer files.

Going back to Reno, Nevada in 1989 brought back a lot of memories of my searching for materials in Reno area libraries for materials to help out survivors of violent and other crimes stemming from my personal connection to the February 24, 1976 murder of Michelle Mitchell near the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Michelle Michelle was the daughter of my then high school English teacher, Barbara Mitchell, in 1976 and February 24 is also my birthday.

I tried to use my WESTLAW computer cataloger status to help survivors/victims of crimes by getting practical materials for them into various kinds of libraries. I had many successes from 1992 onward but probably just as many failures with getting practical materials into libraries of all types.

Had 24 nominations to Marquis Who's Who publications from 1992 through 2002. Also got a letter from Hillary Clinton, then First Lady, that she was going to help me with this by doing something about this niche with respect to practical information for survivors of crimes by putting this into her Health Care Reform efforts.

[eweissenbach]

Who is the Shadow?? I do see someone on TOTV with that name but have no idea who this is.

Sorry Tal, but only the Shadow knows

[Taltarzac725]

Sorry Tal, but only the Shadow knows

Good one!

[dalecrenshaw]

I have heard that the famous 50's singer "Kay Starr" lived in the Villages and also the parents of HGTV's Interior Designer host, David Bromstad, lives in the Villages.

[Taltarzac725]

Gary Corsair did a small article on me for the Villages Daily Sun back in late May 2007 about my efforts trying to help survivors of crimes in Lake/Sumter/and Marion Counties. This was respect to getting the Florida Victim Services linked from these County Library Systems. I also tried to do this from the Lake/Sumter/and Marion County Sheriff's websites. The FL AG General's Office had suggested I try to make these connections back in 2000 and I have never given up trying.

Thought that was a very nice pat on the back from the Villages Daily Sun.

This is work that needs other people though to show a concern for survivors/victims of crimes by making requests to these libraries and sheriff's offices websites to get a link to the Florida Victim Services Directory. http://myfloridalegal.com/directory

It is on TOTV though, so it should help some people in this area of Central FL. when they need this information.

[Taltarzac725]

I have heard that the famous 50's singer "Kay Starr" lived in the Villages and also the parents of HGTV's Interior Designer host, David Bromstad, lives in the Villages.

Kay Starr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Starr)

Had to look up Kay Starr. There seem to be a lot of parents of various "famous" people here in the Villages. I seem to recall that a number of parents of Hollywood types live here in the Villages like one of the actors from Harry's Law.

I remember that during the scenes from the 2007 tornado in the Villages one of the reporters was pointing out his parents' home and that it had survived the storm.

[skyguy79]

Sorry Tal, but only the Shadow knowsI was going to say that, but I got hit by the "You snooze, you lose" bug. :bowdown:

[skyguy79]

That's a very nice response, renrod. :shrug:

Gary Corsair did a small article on me for the Villages Daily Sun back in late May 2007 about my efforts trying to help survivors of crimes in Lake/Sumter/and Marion Counties. This was respect to getting the Florida Victim Services linked from these County Library Systems. I also tried to do this from the Lake/Sumter/and Marion County Sheriff's websites. The FL AG General's Office had suggested I try to make these connections back in 2000 and I have never given up trying.

Thought that was a very nice pat on the back from the Villages Daily Sun.

This is work that needs other people though to show a concern for survivors/victims of crimes by making requests to these libraries and sheriff's offices websites to get a link to the Florida Victim Services Directory. Victim Services Directory (http://myfloridalegal.com/directory)

It is on TOTV though, so it should help some people in this area when they need this information.When I first started reading your prior post, I at first was thinking that it was a bit of a stretch. However, my problem was that... (drum roll) ... I was thinking! :22yikes:

By the time I finished reading it though, I told myself, hey skyguy, that post wasn't a pat on the back. It was perfecly within the parameters of the question I asked and it was informative besides! Your post certainly didn't deserve the comment on the post you quoted! I'm glad to see that it got deleted, post haste! Kudos on your efforts as you described them!

Someday I'll tell you about my 10 years of fame... that relatively few people know about! :a20:

[Taltarzac725]

When I first started reading your prior post, I at first was thinking that it was a bit of a stretch. However, my problem was that... (drum roll) ... I was thinking! :22yikes:

By the time I finished reading it though, I told myself, hey skyguy, that post wasn't a pat on the back. It was perfecly within the parameters of the question I asked and it was informative besides! Your post certainly didn't deserve the comment on the post you quoted! I'm glad to see that it got deleted, post haste! Kudos on your efforts as you described them!

Someday I'll tell you about my 10 years of fame... that relatively few people know about! :a20:

Well, that would be interesting. I have left out the more interesting aspects of my fight for access to practical information for survivors/victims of crimes as they are rather unbelievable. I sometimes think I need a tinfoil hat to tell them.

I did try to get the help of what was at the time the best resource for legal information for lay people-- Findlaw- back from 2000 or so through 2005 but had very little success because of extremely clever trolls.

I did also hear from people about what I posted on Findlaw that many would consider celebrities even though you never actually know whom you are talking with on the Internet. Could have been some 13 year old in Topeka with too much time on his hands.

[Irishmen]

John Travolta Dad in Katie Belles yesterday around 3pm.

[rhood]

Opry star and singer Margo Smith and her husband own a home in Chatham as well as Brentwood, TN.
World Famous Tennessee Yodeler - Christian Music Recording Star - World Class Entertainer Gifted Songwriter (http://www.margosmith.com)

[skyguy79]

John Travolta Dad in Katie Belles yesterday around 3pm.He lives in The Villages? Was he wearing a white suit? Was he disco dancing! LoL

[Taltarzac725]

John Travolta Dad in Katie Belles yesterday around 3pm.

Do they look alike???

Remember someone at the Doggie Doo Run Run talking about Tim Tebow's dad and that you rarely if ever see him. Just Tebow's mother.

[mickey100]

I believe Blair Peterson, head of the Villages Archery club, used to be an Olympic archery coach. I think he's ranked very high statewide as an archer himself.

[eweissenbach]

My wife and I will be there in February!

[Bonny]

It seems a couple of years ago there was an article that talked about Kay Starr and she lives in Stonecrest. Not sure though.

[Taltarzac725]

A friend of a friend was/is a professional photographer who used to live in the Villages a few years back. Believe he moved to one of the Dell Webb places close by about 5 years ago.

The man did have pictures in various magazines. Cannot come up with his name though.

[rubicon]

The Shadow and Mr. Midnight are the same guy:1rotfl:

[samhass]

I believe Blair Peterson, head of the Villages Archery club, used to be an Olympic archery coach. I think he's ranked very high statewide as an archer himself.

He does. In fact, he and his wife had dinner with us last night and we will dine together again tonight.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

My wife and I will be there in February!

Law enforcement officials will be waiting. :shocked:

:jester:

Bill :wave:

[gatherer47]

I'd heard that it was Kaye Stevens not Kay Starr who lived in the Villages.She made lots of appearances on Dean Martin and various talk shows in the 60s.I could be wrong though.Perhaps they both live here.

[skyguy79]

Law enforcement officials will be waiting. :shocked:

:jester:

Bill :wave:When did you say you were returning to TV? http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h310/deangreenhoe/SmileySnicker.gif

[dalecrenshaw]

I think you are correct...Kay Stevens not Kay Starr...my mistake

[skyguy79]

I'd heard that it was Kaye Stevens not Kay Starr who lived in the Villages.She made lots of appearances on Dean Martin and various talk shows in the 60s.I could be wrong though.Perhaps they both live here.It was Kaye Stevens. Unfortunately she is no longer with us. She passed on this last December at the age of 79. She had quite a career including performing with the "Rat Pack." Click the following link for her Filmography and more:

Kaye Stevens - IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0828529/)

[Taltarzac725]

I'd heard that it was Kaye Stevens not Kay Starr who lived in the Villages.She made lots of appearances on Dean Martin and various talk shows in the 60s.I could be wrong though.Perhaps they both live here.

Kaye Stevens died in the Villages Hospital last year. Looks like she retired to Summerfield.

Kaye Stevens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaye_Stevens)

[Shimpy]

John Stallworth - Former Pitt Steeler

Tim Thomas' (Bruins goalie) in-laws.

Stewart Cink's(PGA) parents.

Also to be included in sports personal would be Larry Seiple, punter for the Miami Dolphins who had a large role in giving them the only undefeated season in the NFL ever.

'72 Dolphins had right coach, schedule and mind-set for perfection - NFL - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=3161854)

[FMF Doc]

I think I read where Wendy Wilson (from Wilson Phillips) was visiting her in-laws here.

[kaydee]

Bob Stinson, " Scrap Iron", former catcher for Dodgers & Montreal Expos lives amongst us here in The Villages.

[paulandjean]

Rich Rodriquez former University of Michigan football coach?..........

[kentucky blue]

John Travolta Dad in Katie Belles yesterday around 3pm.

That would have been quite a revelation,since his dad passed away in 1995. Gina Tognoni, a Miss Rhode Island and 2 time daytime television emmy award winner for best supporting actress.Gina's mom lives in TV,and Gina visits often and loves to drive her mom's golf cart around LSL.

[redwitch]

That would have been quite a revelation,since his dad passed away in 1995. Gina Tognoni, a Miss Rhode Island and 2 time daytime television emmy award winner for best supporting actress.Gina's mom lives in TV,and Gina visits often and loves to drive her mom's golf cart around LSL.

And it's a tough call to say who is prettier -- Mom or Gina.

[kentucky blue]

And it's a tough call to say who is prettier -- Mom or Gina.

Redwitch,
You forgot to mention that Gina's mom longtime boyfriend looks alot like George Clooney.OK, OK, OK..............at least we are both from Lexington,Ky:smiley: Larry Seiple is a proud graduate of University of Kentucky, and Rich Rodriguez lives in Tucson, Arizona coaching the University of Arizona football team.

[paulandjean]

Yes I know he is in Arizona coaching, still has home in the villages. After leaving Michigan, Rich did color broadcast for college games.

[Pturner]

Some Morses live here.

[Cedwards38]

Surely there are more. I thought everyone is famous for 15 minutes. :-)

[getdul981]

I'm a legend in my own mind.

[CanalTownMary]

Norm Lewis...long time great TV weatherman from Baltimore, MD. I think it was WBAL (not sure) wonder if he's loving the rain.

[Taltarzac725]

One of the Doggie Doo Run Run regulars was among his many jobs a racer of cars. Would not call him famous but his name does show up in pictures of various regional races.

[eweissenbach]

Most of us are six degrees (or less) seperated from Kevin Bacon.

[Taltarzac725]

Most of us are six degrees (or less) seperated from Kevin Bacon.

You have to be in movies though to play the Kevin Bacon game. He has been sin so many different movies of all kinds though that almost every well known actor will show up within these six degrees.

[eweissenbach]

You have to be in movies though to play the Kevin Bacon game. He has been sin so many different movies of all kinds though that almost every well known actor will show up within these six degrees.

Not to belabor the pointless, but most actors would be within one or two degrees of Kevin Bacon. I am within two, for example; my second cousin was married for years to David Hasselhoff and they are friendly with Kevin Bacon.

[Taltarzac725]

Not to belabor the pointless, but most actors would be within one or two degrees of Kevin Bacon. I am within two, for example; my second cousin was married for years to David Hasselhoff and they are friendly with Kevin Bacon.

I get what you mean. I know KathieI who is a cousin of Ann Bancroft....

[Happinow]

My maiden name is McCoy, I am one of the "real" McCoys!

[BostonCelt]

My maiden name is McCoy, I am one of the "real" McCoys!

Close enough. That counts.

Seems we're (surprisingly) quickly running out of famous TVers.

I'll bet there's a few still layin' low out there. Don't blame 'em....

[Taltarzac725]

My maiden name is McCoy, I am one of the "real" McCoys!

Cool. I heard that many of the McCoys have married Hatfields.

[Trish Crocker]

When we move down there, my mother-in law...Betty Crocker..will be coming with us.

[fraurauch]

We must be cousins. My maiden name is McCoy as well.

[getdul981]

When we move down there, my mother-in law...Betty Crocker..will be coming with us.

I'll bet she's not the "real McCoy" though.http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Music/Sound%20Effect%20-%20Rimshot.wav

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I'll bet she's not the "real McCoy" though.


Click it - - - > Ba-doom-boom! (http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Music/Sound%20Effect%20-%20Rimshot.wav)

Bill :wave:

[Taltarzac725]

There was a pretty good photographer--Debra Raskin-- who used to come to Doggie Doo Run Run who has won some various awards and the like. She visited the Villages but am not sure she ever lived here. Have not seen her though near the Villages--Oxford-- since February 2012.

"Hurricane horses" is one of hers. http://www.nationalphotoawards.com/decemberphotocontestwinners.html

[Sally Jo]

Tony Snow's dad, stepmother and sister-in-law live in The Villages.

[graciegirl]

I get what you mean. I know KathieI who is a cousin of Ann Bancroft....

KATHIE I is a cousin of ANNE BANCROFT?

Kathie! We didn't know that!! Was she nice as a kid and share her dolls?

[BobKat1]

I get what you mean. I know KathieI who is a cousin of Ann Bancroft....

Mrs. Robinson!!

[Taltarzac725]

KATHIE I is a cousin of ANNE BANCROFT?

Kathie! We didn't know that!! Was she nice as a kid and share her dolls?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/116054-post2.html Check out KathieI's post about the passing of Charlton Heston in which she mentioned this.

[2BNTV]

Anne Bancroft is a cousin to "The Mayor?"

[old moe]

::Anne Bancroft is a cousin to "The Mayor?"

:BigApplause:Anne Bancroft is also her own mother's daughter!!:22yikes:

[BaylorBear]

Law enforcement officials will be waiting. :shocked:

:jester:

Bill :wave:


NOW THAT'S FUNNY!!!
:1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

Anne Bancroft is a cousin to "The Mayor?"



Had forgotten that KathieI is the Mayor of TOTV. Does that make Graciegirl the Sheriff??

[skyguy79]

I just saw this on Facebook and with the nature of this thread I thought many of you would enjoy it!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s480x480/525523_220371718065608_1361326856_n.jpg

[Taltarzac725]

I just saw this on Facebook and with the nature of this thread I thought many of you would enjoy it!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s480x480/525523_220371718065608_1361326856_n.jpg

That's until they drag you to Rock of Ages for the 4th time in less than two weeks. :D

[skyguy79]

That's until they drag you to Rock of Ages for the 4th time in less than two weeks. :DYou'll be happy to know that there are 15 more showings/opportunities in the next three days! Be glad I don't know how to contact them to let them know! :throwtomatoes:

:1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

You'll be happy to know that there are 15 more showings/opportunities in the next three days! Be glad I don't know how to contact them to let them know! :throwtomatoes:

:1rotfl:

That's a scary thought. They went back West though. They were going to get each and every one of their friends to see it so they could reference it every which way.

[collie1228]

Tal, you've certainly proved that you are a loving grandparent. I saw Rock of Ages last week, and if my grandkids wanted to see it, I'd pay their way and wait outside.

[graciegirl]

Had forgotten that KathieI is the Mayor of TOTV. Does that make Graciegirl the Sheriff??

I am just a lowly member of the squirt gun posse.

I am just kidding, Admin.

[Villages PL]

So my question for this thread is, who lives or has lived here in TV that was famous or well known, at least on a regional level? I remember a few being mentioned in the past, but I'm sure there must be more!

How about the most famous couple known around the world. I'm surprised everyone missed this. They appear in every Villages Christmas parade: Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus.

Also, several years ago there was a retired White House Chef living in The Villages. He was a long time Chef to several U.S. presidents. I think he might have been a dessert chef.

Then Lou Ferrigno's (The Incredible Hulk) wife was interviewed. I think her sister lives here. She said she wanted to move here but Lou was reluctant for some reason. And she didn't want to force the issue because, well, you know what happens when he gets angry.

[NJblue]

Yes I know he is in Arizona coaching, still has home in the villages. After leaving Michigan, Rich did color broadcast for college games.

This is quite unlikely since he has kids that are too young to be residents.

[paulandjean]

No this is true. He purchased I believe in 2010. Has large family. Some of his extended family will stay her also. Very large large home. Cannot remember the village.His children come for short visits.

[pfhannan]

Did you know the CEO of RyanAir owns a home here.

[graciegirl]

A couple who has another home, I will just say, somewhere else, and also has a home in The Villages...had a room from their other home on the Television show, Million Dollar Rooms on HGTV.

The lovely thing about this place is that we have just ordinary folks of all kinds, all of an age, all who did something different for a living and for some it brought them fame and fortune for others it brought them security and wisdom and for all it brought them to THIS place.

Smart folks, I'd say.

We are getting so many new residents from what used to be considered the "posh" parts of Florida: Boca and West Palm and Marco Island.

We all live here like the rich and famous.

[Taltarzac725]

One of the people who brought us Saving Private Ryan has parents who live in the Villages. She would have received an Academy Award if this movie had taken Best Picture. It lost to Shakespeare in Love. Saving Private Ryan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saving_private_ryan)

Still seems like a bad outcome. Never understood the Academy voters choosing Shakespeare in Love over Saving Private Ryan.

[Deerfly]

Fred Geier, former Marine 1 pilot during Clinton and Reagan administrations.

[Tickled_pink]

Rich Rodriquez former University of Michigan football coach?..........

Haven't seen him at the West Virginia Club.

[linko38]

I live in Stonecrest. yes sadly Kay passed away last year. She would always sing at our memorial and veteran functions. A classy lady! A true star..R I P

[linko38]

I'm told my husband and I are famous since the Villages Daily Sun did a two page story on our Puerto Rico trip. We get recognized all the time. They used a big honking pic right on the front.

[Taltarzac725]

I'm told my husband and I are famous since the Villages Daily Sun did a two page story on our Puerto Rico trip. We get recognized all the time. They used a big honking pic right on the front.

Nice. The Villages Daily Sun did a story about me a few years ago. (May 28, 2007) Cannot say that anyone recognized me or recognizes me all that much though. They also had a "big honking pic" but it was not on the front page.

Did get some nice comments from neighbors as well as various people at Doggie Doo Run Run.

Their sent photographer George Horsford seemed surprised that they were even doing a story.

This story by Mr. Gary Corsair was about my efforts to get a link to the Florida Victims Services Directory made from the websites of Lake, Sumter and Marion County public library systems. http://myfloridalegal.com/vicdirect.nsf/Fifth%20Judicial%20Circuit!OpenView I did get one at Lake County Public Library but they later took it out.

Cannot really see the drawbacks of having a very well informed set of citizens looking out for the rights/responsibilities of survivors of crimes as long as they know the limits of the legal system. Havng these links was part of the process of teaching these boundaries. Common sense can only go so much when it hits the bureaucratic wall.

Noticed some stories coming out of Hollywood often address some of these interesting issues like July 8, 2012's episode of Longmire entitled "The Worst Kind of Hunter". I will not go into it in case I spoil the plot for those who have not seen this one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Longmire_episodes

Also saw some recent episodes of the Boston, MA based show Rizzoli and Isles like "Welcome to the Doll House" that shed some light on these aspects of the US Justice System.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizzoli_and_Isles

Been hoping to see some shots of Brandeis U. near Boston on Rizzoli & Isles. Some of their buildings have great views of the Boston skyline.

I had tried to do similar work all over the US as well as abroad from 1992 through 2002 or so but hit some serious hurdles around 2000 in and around Palm Harbor, FL which really slowed the work.