"It's Made to Sell- Not to Drink!"
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WORLD WAR II (Chapter three…) George Lindsey, better known as Goober on TV’s Andy Griffith Show, was one of our better opening acts. Eventually, he got to know the head of Whiteco Outdoor Graphic Department, Jim Kernagis. Jim invited Goober to have lunch with him at the Holiday Inn the first day he arrived in town. It was during lunch that the Goober got very serious and made this statement, “Jim, when you’re on the road as much as I am you get very lonely. Can you head me in the right direction in making a connection with a nice hooker?” This must have flustered Jim, because he immediately bounced back with, “I would suggest you see Bill about that.” Jim did have the courtesy to tell me about Goober’s request so I asked Jim, “Why did you tell him to see me? He will think I’m either a pimp or a well-connected guy.” Jim apologized, “I didn’t know what to say, and it just popped out.” The next day at |
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"It's Made to Sell-Not to Drink!" is the almost too good to be true tale of Bill Wellman's life. From opening pages, the stories of mischief, adventure and fortune spill forth. There is young Wellman helping run a betting parlor in his parent's bedroom, or winning a stereo for escorting an elephant to an appliance store. Other stories tell about the leaky "In-Tents" Theater, the Indian medicine man and his father riding a horse through the bar. Wellman has done it all. He worked with famous - Bob Hope, "Goober", Kenny Rogers, and Liberace and helped introduce Orville's popcorn to the world. He helped develop theaters, restaurants and hotels. It's a tale telling page turner that will leave you laughing, crying and thoroughly entertained.
About the Author
Award-winning W.F. "Bill" Wellman, 82, is a rare man. His life has been filled with accomplishments ranging from restauranteur to theater producer to saloon operator to babysitter to the stars. From humble beginnings in a community near the shore of Lake Michigan, Wellman fashioned a career that many envy. He's flown off to China and crisscrossed the United States. He's helped build hotels, theaters and kid-friendly pizza parlors. He's been paid to play baseball and continues working for an exciting entrepreneurial billionaire. And all the while he helped raise a family of three great children with wife, Liz (in charge) in Valparaiso, Indiana.