Podcast: Memories of Dallas

Rather than re-writing what made Dallas “Big D”, we talk to the folks that made that history and we let them tell their story in their own words.

Gene Cook – Dancer

Paul Heckmann sat down with Gene Cook – a longtime friend of Paul, a dancer, cruise director and a stable at the Playboy Club.

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Saran Knight – The Longhorn Ballroom Pt 2

Louise Keyes sat down with Saran Groom Knight – daughter of Dewey Groom of Longhorn Ballroom fame. MP3 download link

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Saran Knight – The Longhorn Ballroom Pt 1

Louise Keyes sat down with Saran Groom Knight – daughter of Dewey Groom of Longhorn Ballroom fame. MP3 download link

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Alan Kaye – Comedian and Celebrity Impressionist

Paul Heckmann sat down with Alan Kayes – a comedian, celebrity impressionist and long-time opening act for the band Chicago. MP3 download link

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Billy Bob Harris – Master of Connecting the Dots

Paul Heckmann sat down with Billy Bob Harris – a roommate and biz partner with former Cowboy and Bronco BB Craig Morton. Billy Bob was quoted numerous times by Don Meredith on Monday Night Football and one of Kenny Rogers (singer) bes

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Kim Harmon Gatlin – Bestselling Author of GCB

Paul Heckmann sat down with Kim Harmon Gatlin – author of the bestselling book that became the ABC television series “GCB” based on her book. Kim grew up in Highland Park with her cousin Angie Harmon, of “Law and Order” and E

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John Niland – Dallas Cowboy Pro Bowl Guard

Paul Heckmann sat down with John Niland – a former Iowa Hawkeye and Dallas Cowboy from the East Coast that played under Tom Landy and earned the nickname “Night Life.”  Learn all about him in this great interview. MP3 download link

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Earl Young – Gold Medal Winning Olympic Sprinter

Paul Heckmann sat down with Earl Young – a former Californian turned Dallasite. From his days winning Olympic track gold to victory over Leukemia and subsequent nonprofit work, Young has led a life of consequence.  Learn  all about him in this great

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Phil Weir – A Whiskey River of Interesting Lives Lived

Paul Heckmann sat down with Phil Weir – a man that partied with members of the Dallas Cowboys, co-owned the nightclub Whiskey River with Willie Nelson, taught SCUBA, and lived a thousand interesting lives.  Learn  all about him in this great intervi

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Burton Gilliam, (2 of 2)

Paul Heckmann sat down with Burton Gilliam an actor, fireman, boxer and much more. In this second of two interviews, Gilliam reflects on his acting career, dating life and beyond. MP3 download link

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