Below are some photos
taken at the
October 22nd 2022

Dallas, Texas
Gene Autry Fans Concert
at Aboca's Italian
Grill

in Richardson, Texas

 
 

Here’s a bio on Jimmy:

From his first film, The Cliffdwellers, which was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Short Subject Film" in 1962, to the multi-award winning movie Slingblade, James Hampton’s career as an actor, writer and director spans over 50 years. Along the way, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as "Caretaker" in the original version of The Longest Yard, and has starred in such memorable films as Teen Wolf, Teen Wolf Too, China Syndrome, Hawmps!, Condorman, Pump Up The Volume and Police Academy V. On television, he was the tone-deaf Bugler Hannibal Dobbs on the classic 60’s sitcom F Troop and appeared in hundreds of t.v. show favorites like Who’s The Boss?, Mama’s Family, The Bob Newhart Show and Gunsmoke. James was also a regular guest on The Tonight Show, with over 30 appearances. He also worked as a writer/producer/director on Evening Shade, and was a regular director on numerous successful sitcoms such as Hearts of Fire, Sister Sister, Smart Guy, The Tony Danza Show, Linc’s, Boston Common, and Grace Under Fire. Most recently, James has appeared in the film festival favorites "The Last Ride", "Flutter" and will be seen in the soon to be released feature "Big Stone Gap" with Ashley Judd, Whoopi Goldberg and Patrick Wilson as well as the film "Divine Access".

Here’s a bio on Mary:

"You’ll recognize Mary Deese Hampton from many commercials, television shows, and movies. Over the years she’s worked on sitcoms such as Family Matters and Fresh Prince of Bel Air and also appeared on the award winning soap opera General Hospital in the recurring role of "Reporter Kristy Koy" for several years. Some of Mari’s film roles include Big Stone Gap, Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, Dusting Cliff Seven, Spilled, The Wild Rose, and Liquid. Most recently, Mary filmed a role on the upcoming Netflix sitcom, Blockbuster starring Randall Park and also had a recurring role on the TNT series Claws. The recently released film Run Hide Fight, starring Thomas Jane, Radha Mitchell and Isabel May, as well as the upcoming films Dennis and Henry’s Post Divorce Checklist and Old Broads also include Mary in the cast. Married to actor/director James Hampton for 19 years, they co-hosted the television pilot B&B Our Guest and appeared in the films Big Stone Gap, Divine Access and The Association together. In addition to television and film roles, Mari has been a familiar face as a host and co-host for infomercials throughout the years."

Here’s a promo about his "Autobiography".

"What? And Give Up Show Business? is the hilarious autobiography of James Hampton, who for over fifty years has been one of the most familiar faces in television and film. A wonderful slice of life in Hollywood told through the personal stories of one of its most prolific actors, this book will appeal to nostalgia buffs, classic film and television aficionados, fans of celebrity autobiographies and biographies, and people who just enjoy a good laugh and great storytelling. This enchanting memoir also includes some of the author’s favorite recipes, which are woven into stories about such show business icons as Doris Day, Clint Eastwood, and Michael J. Fox. Never-before-seen photographs of Hampton and his friends, who happen to be some of the world’s favorite entertainers, pepper this jewel of a tale chronicling life in La-La Land. Everyone who loves classic television and films will enjoy What? And Give Up Show Business?"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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What a great concert with dancing in the aisles and lots of smiles!
I hope you enjoy the photos!
Roy Tucker - Web Master