Re: Bob Richardson's Screen Debut?

John:

I have about 30 medium format negs taken of that fake hold up and some of the other events. I think I have some of you. Will have to get out the negs and scan them.

I was in the movie as an extra. When Johnny showed up, Bob asked me to give him a tour and be his guide. Bob said that I was from the south and Johnny might not like yankees. I talked to Johnny a bit but he didn't really want a tour. His female manager came to me later and said that they wanted me to be in the movie as an extra. The musesum dug up some overalls and a brakeman's cap for me to wear. I asked her later why they picked me to be the extra and she said it was because I was the only one with short hair (I was in the Air Force teaching photography at Lowry Air Base). I have some B&W photos that someone took of me with Johnny. They did not use the scenes with me in them as the lighting was bad and I was in shadows. My mom swore she saw me but I was not there. Was fun though.

Jerry Day
Longmont, CO