Going into the Fall with new energy and a desire to share amazing stories with Western history enthusiasts.
On Thursdays I will be sharing interviews with Cowboys, Cowgirls, Musicians, Farmers, Decorators, Authors, Craftsmen, Horse Trainers, Artists, Chefs, Entrepreneurs and others keeping the Western lifestyle alive through their creative passions.
In honor of his recent birthday, today I am sharing a wonderful interview with my friend and golf buddy Burton “Bubba” Gillham. Click on the link to watch the video.
https://youtube.com/live/xGotSRSjDeY
Gilliam from Dallas was a Wildcat then a member of the Coast Guard Boxing Team where he won 201 of 217 fights. He remained in boxing for decades working as a referee after retiring from the ring.
Gilliam was a firefighter who went to an open casting call and was hired to be Floyd the Desk Clerk in his first film Paper Moon with Ryan and Tatum O’Neal. He then received a call that changed his life.
He went on to appear in 52 movies including popular films like Blazing Saddles, Back to the Future Part III, Honeymoon in Vegas, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Farewell, My Lovely, Fletch, Gator, and many more.
His television credits include 175 shows including Alice, Charlie’s Angels, The A-Team, The Dukes of Hazzard, The Fall Guy and a regular role on Evening Shade.
Gilliam also appeared in over 200 commercials, has participated in hundreds of charity golf classics and events while continuing to entertain people wherever he goes.
He was inducted into the Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame in 2004. He and his wife Susan live in North Texas, he has two children and four grandchildren (one a former American World Champion Gymnast).
I hope you will share this and our other wonderful Western Legends with your family, friends, co-workers or strangers. ;-)
We will see you on the trail, Liz
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