There are three things that Tab Hunter is known for in my world, but one of them – perhaps his most famous – I’ve never actually seen or heard. For starters, Tab Hunter had a song that topped the Billboard charts in 1957, and with that I’m quite familiar. The song is Young Love and it’s actually a stand-out for that year that was dominated by Elvis Presley. I can almost guarantee that the second thing I remember him for is not one that he’d care to remember so much. It’s that oldie but no-goodie film Grease 2 that played ad nauseam in my house in the mid-1980’s, so much so that I began to actually love it. He played Mr. Stuart and took part in my favorite silly song romp Reproduction. His role was actually quite delightful in his pent up sexual frustration of Miss Mason, played by Connie Stevens, whom I’ve also met.
But I’m sure most would agree that Tab Hunter’s most notable role was that of Joe Hardy in the 1958 musical Damn Yankees. I know it’s a crying shame that I’ve yet to see this film, but I’m going to go run and put it on my list right now.
All of these works – and more- made it a no-brainer to meet Tab Hunter when he attended the August 4, 2012 Hollywood Show. He was offering his wares at an exceptionally reasonable price too…just $20 for an autographed photo, and he was willing to pose for a free picture as well.
I swear I didn’t even have to make a deal with the devil to get this. But it’s an encounter I’m pleased to have experienced.
Celebrities of the Summer 2012 Hollywood Show will continue…
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