[cyncooper]

I saw Buddy in person at one of the Inaugural Balls in January 1989 for George H. W. Bush. I resisted the urge to walk up and shake his hand and let him enjoy the event like any other person there. He appeared like a friendly, kind gentleman.

How nice to know he attended such and event! Thanks for sharing that.

[habs4ever]

Buddy was a guest at the Nixon funeral, as well.I recall Nixon saying years ago that when he had some operation and was recovering in hospital, he and his fellow patients took to watching Barnaby Jones and they loved it! Nixon became a huge fan and Ebsen found out and they became good friends.