Palm Springs' Crypts / Graves of 23 Famous People

Jeff checks out a myriad of graves of entertainers and other types of famous people who are buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California, a neighboring city of Palm Springs.

The crypts visited will include Guy Madison, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Patsy Garrett, John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas, Buddy Rogers, Gavin MacLeod, Dinah Shore, George Montgomery, singer Jerry Vale, mobster Michael Rizzitello, golfer Ken Venturi, professional women's baseball players Shirley Burkovich and Dottie Kemenshek, actress Ruth Terry, Jane Wyman and ice cream merchant Irvine Robbins.

Across the street at Desert Memorial Park he will visit the graves of Suzanne Somers, Frank Sinatra, Sonny Bono, Betty Hutton, Cameron Mitchell of "High Chaparral" TV series. The visit will conclude with a visit to the grave of Hollywood actor William Powell and actress wife Mousie Powell.

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[markfellhauer]

When I saw the thumbnail with Sonny Bono I thought to myself, "I hope Jeff knows Betty Hutton is buried within maybe two hundred feet of Sonny." Both the Hutton sisters, Betty & Marion, were talented actresses and singers, that unfortunately, are mostly forgotten today. Marion was a singer with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Betty sang for Vincent Lopez's Orchestra, and garnered the nickname of, "the Screamer, " for her amazing energetic vocal delivery. In her later years Betty Hutton regained some of her popularity on TV, but producers and fans seemed only interested in having her perform songs she popularized in the '40's and '50's, that she couldn't deliver with the physicality she did as a teenager. That was a disservice to everyone. Anyhow, thank you for including her in this video. I wonder how many people drive by on the I-10 without realizing how many dozens of famous people are buried in this little cemetery?

[valeriefelitto]

Thanks for including Betty Hutton. She was a wonderful energetic entertaining performer

[steveflaim]

Oh my goodness - blast from the past is this video! I was one of those kids that watched the Wild Bill Hickok TV show every week!

[irishgip]

I was amazed seeing Mr Sinatra’s final resting spot. How simple compared to cemeteries in Hollywood or any of the others. I would’ve figured a huge decorative monument or something. Thanks for taking us sir.

[stevemccoy]

I remember most of them, especially Cameron Mitchell, Uncle Buck, on the HIGH CHAPARRAL . thanks JEFF. 😊

[kansaidan]

Thanks! for the wonderful reminiscences of these notable Americans . . .

[alichtenwalter]

Thanks for the tour of the graves. Life is really short. Thanks for the history lesson.

[suzanneochs]

Cup of morning....History Hunters !!! Another great video Jeff and Sarah !

[blossom]

Wow Nice Video! I liked All these people from little Betty Hutton to John Phillips! That sure is a beautiful place. ✌️

[treebuck]

Phil Harris was hilarious on the Jack Benny radio program and the "thin" jokes for Frank Sinatra never stopped whenever he made a guest appearance. Radio in the 40's was amazing. Thanks and see you next week!

[inverblue]

Love your channel. Paul in Northern Ireland

[kevankoya]

Wonderful channel. Hello from the UK. 😀👍

[BCLumberman]

Wow. Really enjoyed this one. Very nostalgic. Reminded me when I was a kid watching some of these people perform on TV while being with my parents in Tucson, Arizona. I'm 76 now. Thanks for the memories.

[skiptalaska]

I miss all the old movies and actors/actresses. Thanks for all the memories and all the legwork - much appreciated!

[ralphromeo]

The late Phil Harris voiced that wonderful character in my childhood favorite, Jungle Book. That film was always paramount in my household. Another triumph, Jeff.

[debralang]

Wow, what a nice stroll down Memory Lane this morning! Thanks, Jeff.

[michaelgalea]

Another great video thank you Jeff, I love to see stars buried with us common folks.

[DooWopKing]

Enjoyed this so much, especially the way you inserted videos of the stars to help remember them for what they were known for . . . thank you!

[terryroths]

Thanks Jeff for taking me back to see old friends!. Did a great job!

[brentgardner]

I am as amazed as you are that some huge stars have such humble graves, unmarked graves, or no graves at all. I always enjoy your cemetery visitation videos. You are among the best. Thanks, Jeff!