Re: Meeting Robert Culp

The young man that was assisting Bob is Hughes Hall, a childhood friend of Bob's youngest son, Joseph. Hughes, like myself, is something of a "surrogate Culp son" - he is also a very talented musician and composer and a good friend.

I think regarding the autograph shows, though I have never talked to him specifically about them, he probably views them as do all the stars who attend, with a great deal of ambivalence. On one hand, I'm sure it's nice to know people out there still appreciate your work, also it's nice to get a pay check, but I also think there's a sense of being put out to pasture - that one's time has come and gone and now you are something of a living piece of memorabilia. I certainly don't think of Bob that way, but I think that for most celebs, they'd probably rather be working, than signing pictures.

I know that Bob has been busy putting a website together to sell his pics, as I think the shows get taxing. I remember reading about sports stars like Ted Williams, who simply got dog tired of showing up place after place, signing away.

Also, it should be noted, relating to Tatia's posting of the "Trackdown" personal appearance poster, Bob only made those appearances because he was essentially blacklisted by his "Trackdown" producer and the only avenue left for him to make money, was through these appearances.

MBF