The interview, recorded at the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas in July, will be broadcast this weekend, This reader says that the Frazier interview shows he would not have been a good prosecution witness [against Oswald] given that he says No way the rifle was in the package Oswald brought to work that day [November 22, 1963]. The two men became friends and Frazier agreed to give Oswald a lift to work when he was staying at Paine's house in Irving. 'All I really remember of that morning was that there was a light drizzle and I had to keep putting the windscreen wipers on. Films such as 'JFK' by Oliver Stone, which suggested a second gunman standing on the Grassy Knoll, have helped fuel the conspiracy theories that continue to this day. The only way that Oswald could have carried the disassembled rifle and bag in the manner described by Frazier and Randle would have been if his arms hung down to his ankles. LaMatta wasn't exactly a fan of his work on the wacky sitcom,subsequently telling TMZ he thought "the show 'ALF' was a piece of s*** worst work I ever did.". The authorities believe the packaged contained a rifle. Actress Alice Playten was seen in the sixth season of "Frasier,"playing the recurring role of Martin's then-girlfriend, Bonnie, in a few episodes. Yet Frazier swore that it came only to Oswald's armpit. That never came up, and Kennedy was never mentioned,' said Buell. He takes the Beckley Bus to a stop literally outside his rooming house. (which is why his getting on the Marsalis bus makes no sense at all). Gene Daniels of the Black Star agency, has recalled how Oswald's landlady asked him not to take photos in Oswald's room until she had "the curtains back up." In the half a century since JFK was killed Buell said he has been haunted by the events and the role he played in them. That really bothered me. Thanks, we'll get right on that. The U.S. National Archives currently holds a number of unreleased CIA documents related to the assassination. ', C-SPAN to air telling story from Oswalds co-workerRead More , Technical assistance courtesy of the Mary Ferrell Foundation | Designed by iWebResults, C-SPAN to air telling story from Oswalds co-worker. "Superman"star Christopher Reeve, who died at 52 in 2004, called in to discuss his agoraphobia. Of the more than 100 stars who called in, many of them are sadly no longer with us. "Star Wars"actress and novelist Carrie Fisher, who died in 2016, was hilarious as an insomniac caller who droned on for so long about her inability to get any sleep that she sent both Frasier and Roz snoozing. You know, like I told you, you can go home with me any time you want to, like I say anytime you want to go see your wife that is all right with me.". Oswald typically stayed in a Dallas apartment near the book depository during the workweek. According to the New York Post, Moose retired midway through the course of "Frasier," and was replaced by his own son, Enzo. Should come as no surprise the crooked Warren Commission did not call Mrs. Williams to cross check what Linnie and Buell claimed happened the morning of the 22nd. DJ. Her final performance was on ABC sitcom "Modern Family," in the recurring role of Margaret, assistant to family patriarch Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill). David Hyde Pierce, who played Frasiers brother, Niles Crane, also continues to act in television and has appeared in The Good Wife, andNetflix's Wet Hot American Summer. Foreman's explanation for not attending the service was, in his words, "I loved this one," referring to his two . (Which is why our "Oswald" so adamantly denied bringing in or saying anything about "curtain rods" to Frazier!). Frazier (18 years old) bought the used car in Huntsville, Texas from" Wood Motors". In a 1990 interview withThe New York Times, Loggia explained his career longevity. Historical Figure Biography Wesley Buell Frazier was born in Texas in 1944. Truly had hired him. He was 5. He in turn, was an associate of Jack Ruby.[1]. Both Frazier and Mrs. Randle swore that the bag found on the sixth floor was much longer than the package Oswald was carrying. A regular reader calls our attention to C-SPAN's interview with Buell Wesley Frazier, a co-worker of Lee Harvey Oswald's in November 1963. 'Oswald was not the most talkative person, and nothing stands out from our conversations.'. It was a conspiracy to kill the President. Interestingly enough, prior to "Frasier,"Gratton also appeared in a 1991 episode of "Cheers,"from which "Frasier"spun off, playing a justice of the peace. Joseph Ball: Was it sometime around the middle of October, do you think, would that be close to it? Call me crazybut I'm telling you something about Buell Frazier does not sit right with meI'm satisfied that he lied about not dropping Oswald off that morning at the TSBDBut then you have to ask why would he lie about that? But away to get the "rifle" into "Oswald's" hands as he entered the TSBD was needed, and the "curtain rods" story would do it. Frazier, however, told Oswald to go on alone. Buell Wesley Frazier: Let's see, when I got in the car I have a kind of habit of glancing over my shoulder and so at that time I noticed there was a package laying on the back seat, I didn't pay too much attention and I said, "What's the package, Lee?" King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. As for the Bonnie Clyde film: This is inextricably linked to the previous. Joseph Ball: Had your sister told you that this fellow Lee was coming to work? I don't, at this time, endorse the theory. How about Oswald ( O.H. Investigators were able to prove Oswald bought the Italian made Mannlicher Carcano bolt-action rifle used in the JFK slaying. That ultimately led to a role in an iconic TV hit when he joined "Hill Street Blues" as Sgt. On the morning of Nov. 22, 1963, Frazier drove Oswald to the Texas School Book Depository. Frasier was a spin . And knowing how Oswald was with money, he probably would have taken him up on the offer. He thought it might have been a motorbike in the presidential motorcade back firing. Like Grammer, he has also lent his voice talents to The Simpsons, as Cecil Terwilliger and Felix. Hoskins went on to even bigger fame in numerous Hollywood productions, but will always be best remembered for playing Toontown PI Eddie Valiant in Disney's blend of live action and animation "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?". She said one afternoon when I went home she told me she found out from one of the neighbors (Ruth Paine) there he came over for that interview with Mr. I wouldn't be surprised if David Morales had cased the place, or another guy who helped train the Operation 40 shooters, can't remember his name at the moment. On the other hand, none of the witness statements are from men who would seem to be in the habit of speaking precisely (Jarman could not remember Frazier's name, Shields didn't know who did the hollering out the window which he may or may not have heard, Norman never made any claim that Frazier drove "Oswald" to work everyday, etc.). For years, he had trouble finding work. 'I couldn't believe I was being asked about the assassination of the President. . Far from trying to sneak away, Oswald, package in hand, volunteered to wait with him. Of the many, many guest stars to drop by "Frasier" during the course of the show's 11-season run, arguably one of the most legendary was Donald O'Connor. Perry. He would ride home with me on Friday and he would come back with me on Monday. I loved him. Usually Oswald, who on weekdays lived in a Dallas apartment by himself, would ride to work. On 12/21/2019 at 8:01 AM, Rob Clark said: On 12/20/2019 at 5:42 PM, David Josephs said: Mr. BALL - At any time coming back after a weekend did you ever stop at a restaurant for breakfast? The first one is a very good questionas I'm not 100 percent convinced it was our Oswald staying at 1026 N. Beckleybut if it was, it would've only added 5 minutes to Frazier's commute. In the filmed re-enactment (seen below) that Buell Frazier performed for David Wolper's movie cameras (which occurred sometime prior to October of 1964), Buell's ten-year-old Chevrolet sedan seems to be running pretty smoothly and quietly (based on what we can hear during the limited time when the microphone actually picks up the sounds of the He is now retired from his job with the Lewisville School Board where as a receiving clerk he was responsible for stocking schools with equipment and furniture. He trained fellow employee Lee Harvey Oswald and drove Oswald to work occasionally, including on November 22, 1963. This revolved around Buell, the handyman, and Anna's mailbox. Q: Did you determine whether it was in his armpit or were you close enough to see that? It has also been pointed out that one of Frazier's friends was a man named John M. Crawford. The following month, Ruth Paine, a neighbour of Linnie Mae Randle, told her that Lee Harvey Oswald was going to work at the same building. I'd be interested in your feedback. Ultimately, Mahoney joined Chicago's famed Steppenwolf Theatre Company, which led to roles in such films as "Moonstruck," "Say Anything"and "In the Line of Fire,"to name just a few. Other Prosky credits of note include big-screen roles in "The Natural,""Outrageous Fortune," "Broadcast News," "Gremlins 2,"and "Mrs. Doubtfire,"and on television in such series as "Murder, She Wrote,""Veronica's Closet,""Touched By an Angel,""The Practice,"and "ER.". The curtain rod story comes only from Buell Wesley Frazier. Members of the panel, who included Gerald Ford, later to become 38th President, insisted he must have been mistaken about the brown package carried by Oswald. The assassin insisted he was a 'patsy' and denied killing JFK. Buell Wesley Frazier was a nineteen-year-old order filler at the Texas School Book Depository when he was thrust into history by the events of November 22, 1963. Eddie was played by Moose, reported "Today," a Jack Russell terrier who passed away at the ripe old age of 16 in 2006. At the book depository Oswald, aged 22, hurried inside with the package tucked under his arm. The comments below have not been moderated, By Oswald denies he took a package to work with him that day. Likes. Files has provided no proof he was even in Dallas at the time of the assassination. With a good viewing position of the motorcade Buell said he remembers hearing the first gunshot. They managed to figure everything else out allegedly, but never brought forward a normal route driver or bus rider to say "I rode with the assassin every morning to work and didn't even know it!" Tweets & replies. Buell Wesley Frazier: I first heard, I never really did know his name, we just called him Lee around there. So sayeth Buell Frazierand no one else. Or, did she say he would leave and walk far enough away that she couldn't say whether he actually got on a bus to go to work? Brother of AF General Charles Cabell, fired along with Dulles and Bissell over the Bay of Pigs 12/62. Publicity Listings So, the possibility that Frazier picked up "Oswald" much more regularly than previously assumed is plausible. "Frasier"ran for 11 hit seasons before ending its run in 2004 with a new revival ordered by the Paramount Plus streaming service in 2021. In addition to training new employee Lee Harvey Oswald a month prior to the . I was working as a manager of a clothing store in a job I really enjoyed. Based on what Douglas revealed about Buell to Anna, it is possible the mailbox was never even broken to begin with or that Douglas purposefully broke the mailbox. Q: Tell me, how was Lee Harvey Oswald carrying this package you described as he was walking in front of you? "And I said, "Sure. Joseph Ball: What did the package look like? Both times they accurately estimated a measured length of 27 to 27.5 inches. Add to Cart. Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in 2020, was a clueless caller named Hank who couldn't figure out if Frasier could hear him. FRAZIER - Yes.Mr. The curtain rods story, then, may not have been a total fiction. Phil Esterhaus after the actor who portrayed him, Michael Conrad, died of cancer in 1983. It was because they found out I had given Lee a lift to work on the day Kennedy died. Is Ruth Payne still alive? These early fights gave rise to some of boxing's first stars and a few of the boxers on this list dominated the sport during that time. In his book The Kennedy Conspiracy, the author, Anthony Summers, points out: "Ironically, it was Frazier and his sister who created a slight doubt that Oswald had, in fact, been carrying the murder weapon rather than his "curtain rods." 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