Thurl was the voice of my childhood. He is missed.

I LOVED ROBERT SCHULLER...Hes going to be MISSED......May he REST IN HEAVENLY PEACXE.

It amazes me how you find all of those old T.V. clips.

Now that is the most majestic cemetery I've seen. Speaking of majestic, it's nice to see Sarah again. 😊

@mikewhite2aadvocacy172

Жыл бұрын

I second that, we need to see the Misses more often

@michaelamanek8908

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

@kimberlyangelo4240

Жыл бұрын

I third that! Nice to see Sarah😊

The Glory of Christmas show at the Crystal Cathedra was amazing. Someone mentioned the flying angels, and my father in law commented (quite loudly) "it looks like they are flying like a bat out of hay." Oh my. If I could have sunk into the floor I would have. I seem to remember they had live animals in the show as well. I was so sorry to see the Crystal Cathedral having financial difficulties and it seems like the family was somewhat divided after Robert Schuller passed away. Anyway, thanks as always for the wonderful video.

Your story telling is always interesting. So many revelations in this episode, Thurl Ravenscroft’s voice is so recognizable, thanks for pointing it out. The Crystal Cathedral is an architectural gem.

@nathanielalgernon975

Жыл бұрын

It is, no matter why it was built architecture gems always seem to stand the test of time. Neuschwanstein Castle comes to mind.

I have very vivid memories of being a child and my parents taking me to the Crystal Cathedral for the Christmas show with the flying angels.

Everybody thought Boris Karloff sang the Grinch but he didn't. He only did the narration. Boris won a Grammy for the Grinch. Loved his voice. Who can forget one of the greatest movie characters of all time. Frankenstein. It's been said time and time again that Boris was one of the kindest, most caring men to ever walk the planet. What a Legend.

Another amazing video you guys! Rev. Schiller a good man and the cathedral is beautiful. Who hasn't seen "Born free"! Thanks Mr. Williams. Here in Georgia, Marie Callender foods are popular. I shop at Kroger and Publix and you can always find her food. Mr. Ravenscroft! Thank you my whole childhood flash before me. I have heard your voice a million times as a kid growing up in Florida and going to Disney world. When you pointed all of those voices out Jeff I couldn't help but smile. Thanks for sharing my friend.

Beautiful church campus and cemetery grounds! Seems like it is always bright and sunny in California. I like the message from Schuller that you showed. And what an amazing life that Thurl Ravenscroft lived. His voice lives on! Very neat History Hunters, Jeff! Thank you!

Although I'm Catholic I would watch Robert Schuler on TV. Great orator and preacher. I loved born free as it went with the movie about the lions in Africa. I went to a Christmas show at the Crystal Cathedral when it was still under Schuler's ownership and it was so impressive, angels flying from the ceiling, just special. RIP to the Schuler family and all buried at the unique cemetery.

@housemousell

Жыл бұрын

Me, too! Loved that program!!! Thanks so much for this particular video!!! He is no different than Osteen, or the Grahams, as far as spending goes.

@thejourney1369

Жыл бұрын

@@housemousellOlsteen, yes, the Grahams, no. They lived in a very modest home.

Thank you Jeff. You have a knack for keeping things bright and positive. You may not be aware that there are currently people upset that their relatives are now buried in a Roman Catholic cemetery, and some of them are making provisions to have their loved ones disinterred. Rev. Schuler was a one-of-a kind gifted dynamic preacher. That point was certainly proven not long after he left this world. Even though I have spent part of my life as an Orange County, California resident, and have seen the towers of the (former) Crystal Cathedral from a few blocks away, I have never been on the campus. Thank you for taking me there today!

Thank You Guys! Love You!

Learn something new every time I watch - Rev. Schuller started the drive-in ministry. Watched him for years and didn't know that!

As a child, I recall visiting the Crystal Cathedral for a Christmas concert and dramatization of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. I was astonished when an actor portraying an angel came flying over my head, attached to a theatrical fly system. As a young kid, that really stuck with me. The venue is very impressive. I didn't know about the famous graves there, however. What a surprise to learn that Ravenscroft, Callender, Crean, Williams and others are also there! How fascinating! Thank you for this, Jeff and Sarah!

@leocatcruises

Жыл бұрын

When I was in college the movie Born Free came out. A group of us all went to the local theater, and all you could hear was 😢

Happy Sunday Jeff and Sarah

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for visiting Garden Grove and the Crystal Cathedral . I remember all this when I lived in Long Beach , CA in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a minister with expensive tastes.

heard of everyone but Roger Williams....and I'm 71....I watched the hour of power....

that is why I love music even after someone dies their voice lives on

Thank you so much for this video. I first learned about the Crystal Cathedral when I drove by it while it was under construction. I didn't know it was a church but was fascinated by the architecture. Later I became member and when I was in my early 20s, I wanted to go into missions. The minister of missions at that time Paul Hostetter encouraged me and pushed it through Schuller and the board so I became their first missionary. At that time the Crystal Cathedral outreach was local or through television. They didn't really have members active in international missions. I spent four years in the Netherlands and Sweden back in the early 1980s, supported by Garden Grove Community Chruch. I know they were criticized for the big and very expensive glass building but I would never have made the journey I did without it.

I followed Rev. Schuller for years. He made sense to me.

It's a beautiful place. Roger Williams was a favorite of mine. I went to see him in 1972 at the John Wayne Theater, in Knotts Berry Farm. As great a Showman, as he was a Pianist. Thanks for the tour!

I had no idea that Thurl Ravescroft was so many different voices inside Disneyland!! Thanks for a great video! Good to see Sarah out with you ❤

Thank you so much for taking me there. I enjoyed it so much such a Beautiful Pl.,. God bless Karen Gregar.

Robert Shuller was a friend of mine. I loved that great man. Thank you. This will well done. All of the glory goes to God.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Wow! What an honor to have known him!

Thanks for putting all the work and effort into this! Well done Jeff and Sarah. Very interesting episode.

Thanks for another trip down Memory Lane!

Jeff, you never cease to surprise me of how your brain thinks and it brought back so many memories you and Sarah are the best! Your number one fan LOU MARTELL P.S I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS HAVE A NICE DAY GOD BLESS!

Great job! I like your style of narration. Thanks for producing this video and taking us all a long as well.

Disneyland and the crystal cathedral! This is some of my favorite 80s memories. Thank you so much! Robert Schuler is a little controversial these days and his reputation is not 100% clean however his positivity gospel really helped me get through some tough times as a depressed teenager in the 80s before therapy and medicine were really available for me. It worked for me, probably saved my life and for that I’m very grateful.

Nice to see Sarah.

That was so interesting. The opulence of the place is amazing. Who would guess it's a cemetery? I really appreciate the backstories of some of the residents, who in a few cases, are somewhat familiar. Thank you so much for the video, research, and legwork, Jeff and Sarah.🛣🤠👏👏

Whenever I see his Crystal Cathedral, I’m reminded of the Tower of Babel

I had never heard of a drive-in theatre before now and WOW 😮 that Crystal Cathedral Church and surrounds look like a millionaire’s resort. Thanks Jeff and Sarah. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

My Grandma watch Schuller on tv every Sunday. I remember cuddling with her as she watched it when I was little. "He is such a nice man," she would always tell me. She passed in 2006, maybe somehwere listening to him preach again.

This video was so well done. I’m not religious but always enjoyed watching Robert Schuller. It was almost an event and very spiritual.

My family and I attended The Crystal Cathedral for a time in the 80s. It was a very impressive structure with beautiful light shining in. I had no idea about John Crean's background. I only remembered him from the hilarious At Home on the Range. I think it was shot in his garage and the audience was seated on folding chairs, but it was so enjoyable. I watched it whenever I happened to catch it. And Thurl Ravenscroft? What can be said? He's a part of most our of fond memories, especially at Disneyland!

You always manage to find the most interesting people!

Loved this! Learned a lot too. I grew up watching Dr. Robert Schuller on television. I had no way to go to church, so I would watch him. I thought it was interesting that they filed bankruptcy. Never knew that. What a beautiful cemetery.

Now here’s a video that brings back memories. I used to visit the Crystal Cathedral several times a year with my family. So many great memories there. Still miss those days. Sad what all happened.

This is one of your most interesting shows I've watched. GOOD WORK!!! The networks could take a lesson from you on story telling. You actually give the viewer time to understand what you are talking about.

That cathedral is stunning! So beautiful! I buy many of Marie Callender frozen meals. Like home cooking. Tony Tiger and the Grinch. Voices you can’t forget. My grandparents always watched Lawrence Welk on Saturday nights. Great to see you and Sarah again! Hope you both had a great 4th of July holiday.

Marie Callender's pies are still the best!

Wow what an interesting place, to think that man's voice can still be heard after he's gone is amazing. Being from the east we didn't have Marie calendars but I still like her chicken pot pies. Thanks for sharing Jeff and Sarah.

Once again, I appreciate so much all your research and presentation, Jeff. Sunday mornings are always anticipated to see what you've done for us. I especially loved learning about the voice we've all heard throughout the years.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Glad you liked the brief visit!

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for sharing memories of the Crystal Cathedral. I used to work at Hour of Power in 1975. I was in the elevator with Reverend Robert Schuler, what a great memory. I agree with Sarah about Marie Callenders products now. Mr and Mrs Knott also contributed to the church also!

I know I have Yelled this Several times.... and I will Again... ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING CONTENT! I Love these Vids.... All the Research and knowledge you provide is Outstanding and massively Appreciated. Thankyou JEFF!

Crystal Cathedral. Wow! Always wondered what happened to Robert. Such a shame about the huge debt. Born free One of my favorites growing up, as a matter of fact i sang or hummed that song all the way out west. Thanks again for the memories. Well, This truly is the day that the Lord has made. Y'all be blessed by the Best!

Thanks Jeff & Sarah 🥰👍

We used to go to Marie Callender’s in Claremont. We changed our opinion when I was eating some turkey and stuffing and found a piece of glass in it. The manager turned white when I showed it to her. Thanks again for the video!

Yay! You have your pretty lady with you today, Hi Sarah! Great episode Jeff, I remember all the preacher's.

The last time I saw Dr. Schuller he had come to Butte to officiate at Evel Knieval's funeral @ the Civic Center. He stood the entire time even though he was elderly. He had baptized Evel @ the Crystal Cathedral. Evel would only allow his given name of Robert to be used not his stage name. Pardoning the pun...it was a very moving service. Excellent job on this video! Thanks from Montana 🙂

Schuler was charismatic. Some really interesting people interred. At that Cemetery. Roger Williams was an amazing pianist. Don’t think I ever ate at a Marie Callander’s restaurant. 💯👊👍

When I was young it was Dr. Schiller who helped me get through a very hard young life. I will never forget this good man. Peace be upon you, saint, and may GOD grant you everlasting peace and repose +++ amen.😇💥♥

Hi Sarah and Jeff great to see you both. I never knew that there was a cemetery there at the cathedral I've never seen that place in person but I've seen pictures but this was so awesome to see it was beautiful that's for sure thank you for such great photography on it you do great work. I remember reading about Robert schuller's early days of preaching. His son I think took the cathedral over and he was preaching but I know his grandson preaches now at the cathedral. And he has a nice looking grandson to. I remember Tony the tiger they're great ha ha. And his voice was always so awesome the man that did tonys voice. I guess I should remember all of that today is my 66 birthday. Thank you for such a wonderful visit I enjoyed it more than you know such a lovely thing to do today to go to cathedral God bless you both see you next time ❤️💯🙋

Thanks again Jeff, Sarah, for sharing

My former landlord was friends with Thurl. Thurl also narrated the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters. On the sale of the Crystal Cathedral I recall Chapman Univ had a higher bid than the Catholic Diocese but Schuller preferred it stay a house of God. Finally, we baked a frozen Marie Callenders Dutch apple pie over 4th of July.

I drove by the Crystal cathedral one time I couldn't take my eyes off it was so beautiful thanks Jeff you rock

Visited there one time. All the purchased blocks of sidewalks with people's names who had made donations was anything but humble. I serve a Humble King. ✝️

Your shows are of broadcast quality... and you're accomplish ing all that with that lil cam and your wonderful soothing narration. KEEP IT GOING JEFF...

@davidniehaus202

Жыл бұрын

Jeff would you fulfill my request by visiting the grave of John philip sousa please and you are a sweet special caring guy on youtube 😊

This one brought back memories can remember my gran watching hour of power, Great video Jeff and Sarah Thankyou

So cool hearing those characters voices had no idea it was him!

What a brilliant cathedral and a beautiful cemetary!!! I rember Schuller!

I know a lot of time and effort goes into making these videos . Thank you. I really enjoy them every Sunday morning.☕️

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching them!

When my daughter was little, we took our van to the car church, and she could play with her toys and we could attend church. I remember we used to honk the horn at the end of messages. I loved when he had a star on to talk about their walk with God. It was always so interesting!

I have my Roger Williams LP right here. Born Free too .

Thoroughly enjoyed your socal trip. I will share this video on Facebook . Thanks

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Hi Jeff, It's so Amazing that you and Sarah visiting The Crystal Cathedral Magnificent, Never seen anything like that before. It's just so Beautiful. Again Thank you for a Wonderful Tour in Garden Grove California. Great Video Jeff❤️❤️❤️

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Jill! Thanks!

I really enjoyed this, can't believe I waited until Tuesday to watch it.

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Was something off putting as to why you delayed watching? Just curious! I appreciate the view!

@susangilland599

Жыл бұрын

@@jbenziggy To me, it seems your heart hasn't been in your recent postings. This one, I could feel the excitement back in your voice. The world is cruel and I understand why Sarah wouldn't want to be in the videos, but it's nice to see her lovely face now and then. You two are a team.

I’ve got some memories of the Crystal Cathedral, all good. Thanks for doing this video. Great job. Thanks for the cameo of Sarah too. I always enjoy watching and hearing from her.

@jbenziggy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Some folks were not happy that I highlighted Rev. Schuller but I respected him for his role in Christiandom.

Aww! Literally right down the street from me. I had no idea there was a cemetery in there.

Last month I ate at Marie Calendar's in Sunnyvale, CA just before moving to the Sacramento area. Gonna miss their dinners and pies.

Another fantastic video Jeff, thank you very much. When I lived in NC 2000-2002, I watched 2 Sunday services. Charles Stanley who I thought was the best. Then the gentleman you featured here. Where would we be without History Hunters!

Thanks Jeff , hi Sarah. I don't know how this video got past me.Central California watching

@jbenziggy

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow what a cemetery..... gorgeous....cheers Jeff 👍🇬🇧

GR8 HH vid as usual Jeff and Sarah!!! Thnx much!!!

Thank you. That was great.

I have been there several times, and I didn't know there was a cemetery. On my next visit, I will pay my respects.

I remember my grandparents watching Robert Schuller on Sunday mornings

I used to work at the Honda Center had no idea there was a cemetery at Crystal Cathedral

Very interesting video. Nice to see Sarah back. Nancy

I didn't even know that even existed oh, it's very very nice, thank you for doing this segment

I enjoyed the episode! We had the opportunity to see an amazing Christmas program at the Crystal Cathedral once. Also, this History Hunters episode reminded me of the drive-in church that was in Sacramento.

@jeffdavis7376

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it was E. Stockton Blvd. Off Hwy 99 a kid in my third grade class his dad was a pastor there

Wow... this, somehow, was about my childhood. Just sooooo many cues from my life.

My mom took us there around 1990 for Christmas eve mass. the site will stick with you thats for sure!

Wow I’ve seen this Rev. so many times coming in Sunday mornings when I was frequently visiting the bar scene in the 1990’s. lol

Very interesting stuff... Learned a lot from this video. My favorite part of this episode was Marie Callender's... but still enjoyed watching the entire video. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jeff and Sarah. 🇺🇲

Marie callender , they had the best chicken pot pies in long beach ! Where I was born & raised ! Used to order turkey meals at Thanksgiving ! Wonder if its still there !

I learn more every time I watch your videos! Thank you so much for sharing so that the rest of the world can learn as well.

Like the way you format your presentations, its real professional!!!

@jbenziggy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice segment! I grew up just a few miles up the Santa Ana/5 Freeway and watched the CC being built. Enjoyed listening to Robert Schuler. Saw him once at LAX waiting for a flight and he looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Jeff, Sarah great video as always ! Very much enjoyed the history lesson, growing up in So Cal my Grandmother always had it on when it was broadcasting. Never went there, but your memories brought back images of Grandma sitting in her chair, I thank you for that! Spent many Sundays after church eating lunch at Marie Calendar’s with my family in Modesto, awesome memories! Thanks for that Jeff! Haven’t been there in years. Again awesome video! Tom in Ceres

Another great tour, thanks, Sarah and Jeff!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I worked in Garden Grove for 40 years.....I remember when Rev Schuller held services at Orange Drive-in

I’m not sure if you know this or not but Thurl also sang on a Levi 501 commercial in the 80’s. My dad (Bobby Sheen) sang lead and I remember him coming home from the session and him telling me he got to sing with Tony the Tiger! Being 4 I was super impressed lol. Also it’s Wesley Snipes first appearance on screen.

I used to watch The Hour of Power every Sunday morning.

I wasn’t very religious and still am not, but Hour of Power still made me pay attention. There was just something about Robert Schuler’s voice that made you sit up and listen.

@michaelamanek8908

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

Nice to hear the back story of that deep voice. My favorite part and memories of Disneyland. Really sad about Marie Callenders chain also. Always loved the design inside .Great video!

@jbenziggy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

Some people don’t like walking through a cemetery. Personally I look at all of the people buried in any given cemetery did their small part in history to bring us to where we are today.

Great selection of special individuals.