Cameraman Steve Confer checking a dolly move being done by Johnny Farmer (a man outstanding in his “field”) with gaffer John McGowen looking on.
A young Jordan Confer falls in with the “grip” crew for the day! Jordan and John Farmer are tying a 12’x12′ “polysilk” overhead on top of batters cage to soften the light on the actors below.
Me checking the position of the camera for a car-mount shot.
James Coburn autographs a collectable “doll” I had of him from the Sam Peckinpah movie “Cross of Iron”. Sadly James passed away about a year later… another Hollywood great gone.
FX guys always trying to make an extra buck…this one was always collecting the electric crews empty bottles!
First Assistant Camera Steve Ruiz and Camera Operator Gina DeGilardo working the Techno cranes wheels!
Steve pointing out a burnt piece of popcorn
We see you!
Savvy grips will spot the “menace arm”
Overhead shot of the Techno flanked by grips Al Castillo on the left and Teddy Lewis on the right. I was very fortunate to have great guys working for (with) me for all the years I did the show!
A bit blurry but I’m pretty sure these are the “stunt” doubles for Robert Wuhl and James Coburn sure the
Camera assistant Steve Ruiz and Sam Barker (electric) on set
Being a grip sure helps when you want to mount “your own” camera!
James Coburn, that episodes guest star was also the star of one of my favorite WWII movies “Cross of Iron” done by Sam Peckinpah. I had collected some memorabilia from the movie and James was very kind in autographing them for me! We had tons of sports figures come through but this was one of the only autographs I asked for in the 5 years I did the show.