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. In an interview with WHYY, Derek got candid about his relationship with his father, which went awry months before his death. In 2010, Buell served as Co-Executive Producer for Paranormal State and for The Ghost Prophecies, of which he is . To think that people could think I had something to do with the President's death was really awful.'. (1) At 19, he arrived in Irving in early September 1963 from the town of Huntsville 200 miles away to find work and live with his sister Linnie Mae Randle, her husband Bill . At one point he was even asked to sign a confession admitting his part in the killing. I don't, at this time, endorse the theory. In 1963, Buell Wesley Frazier was a nineteen-year-old order filler at the Texas School Book Depository. Buell, his mind in a whirl from the shocking events, left work and drove to visit his step-father who was in hospital. 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'. Joseph Ball: From the side of the seat over to the center, is that the way you would measure it? Because Oswald worked where the bag was reported to have been found, the presence of his fingerprints was totally meaningless. Frazier demonstrated this by showing that Oswald could not physically have carried a 35-inch rifle tucked into his armpit with the base cupped in his hand, as Frazier remembered.". In 2007, he captured a Tony Award for his role in Curtains. Yet Frazier swore that it came only to Oswald's armpit. By 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). Among the many, many roles listed in his IMDb creditsare a brief guest spot on "Frasier." | To me, the gist of the Frazier mystery is the package/sack supposedly carried into the TSBD by "Oswald" that morning. Buell Wesley Frazier: It could have been because it was sometime in October because I remember I went to work there on the 13th and I had been working there, 4 or 5 weeks and then he come there. Not only is boxing one of the world's oldest sports, it is also one of the most watched sports around the world.Although boxing has been a part of human history for millennia, professional boxing or prizefighting only arose in the 19 th century.. 'Another time I was at a school reunion and a teacher came up to me and just said: "You should be ashamed of yourself. He told the Warren Commission that Oswald took a package into work that day that he claimed contained curtain rods. The same year he appeared on "Frasier," O'Connor also appeared in a guest spot on "The Nanny." One day I was called into the office and told I was being let go. On Rob's side we have no explanation from the WC about how our "Oswald" commuted everyday between 1026 N. Beckley and the TSBD. Buell was the main host of the TV A&E show Paranormal State. Joseph Ball: When you first saw him was it a Monday morning? All I did was give him a ride to work.'. 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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.). Still, it was odd that Buell never . 'It was because they found out I had given Lee a lift to work on the day Kennedy died. As the dogs' trainer Mathilde DeCagney told the Post, father and son did notget along. I told them what I saw and I know they did not like it.'. "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. Five government investigations since JFK's death have concluded it was Oswald who shot Kennedy. Official Sites. In this role, he would help to define the ethos of scientific skepticism, curate its scope and content, and communicate its values for almost five decades. Think he might have known Dallas Petroleum Club member Harold Dry Hole Byrd, owner of the TSBD? Only Buell and his sister claimed to see Oswald carrying a large package. He would ride home with me on Friday and he would come back with me on Monday. He lived in Huntsville before moving to Irving where he stayed with his sister, Linnie Mae Randle. FYI, there is a past thread here that speculates that LHO and BWF were lovers, based on a singular interpretation of something Frazier said. Fifty-nine years after John Kennedy was murdered, Buell Frazier and Ruth Paine are still being asked to tell their stories. According to IMDb, Glenn's only other screen credits were providing his voice to the 2003 TV documentary"Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers' Journey of Invention," and voicing former U.S. PresidentRutherford B. Hayes in the 2003 documentary "The American President.". As Deadline reported, Kramer died in early 2020 at age 74. Joe Frazier was the world heavyweight-boxing champion from February 16, 1970, until January 22, 1973, when boxing great George Foreman beat him. Buell Wesley Frazier: Mini Bio (1) Wesley Frazier was born on June 4, 1944 in Harris County, Texas, USA. Historical Figure Biography Wesley Buell Frazier was born in Texas in 1944. I never saw him outside of work. 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.". @martiFrazier1 hasn't Tweeted. By However, she was concerned for her daughter and her grandkids. Hours later Buell, then aged 19, would find himself at the center of one of the most famous and talked about events of the 20th century. Appearing on "Frasier" was a brief pit stop for Auberjonois, who diedin 2019 at age 79 (via CBS News). 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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." Family (1) Spouse Beverly J. Frazier (7 June 1962 - 20 November 1987) (divorced) Trivia (1) Fellow worker at the Texas School Book Depository at the time of President Kennedy's assassination . And I have seen, you know, I am not very old but I have seen a lot of guys in my time, just going to school, different boys and girls, some talk a lot and some don't, so I didn't think anything strange about that. ", Mahoney gravitated toward acting fairly late in life. I believe, out of the first hand witnesses that are still alive, Mr. Frazier could hold the key to the truth about Lee Harvey Oswald. The pix below show him in the corridor trying to makes his way through the crowd of camera men and reporters. FRAZIER - No, sir; we never did.Mr. I followed him but I didn't catch up with him because at that time of the morning --. In September, 1963, Frazier began work at the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas. I take the bus myself into the city for work and I seethe same people every single day, morning and night. Mr. Frazier was a star witness. Anna, who lost her daughter Elizabeth, and got separated from her therapist husband, Douglas, didn't mind though as she liked having his comforting presence around. As a result, Frasier agrees to testify against his brother in the trial. When interviewed by the author in 1987, Frazier was firm in his belief that Oswald did not bring the rifle to work with him on the morning of the assassination. We do however have a rifle and a bag, much bigger than 2 feet, found in the TSBD. Buell Wesley Frazier: Yes; she did. Interestingly enough, Kramer also appeared on "Frasier" forebear"Cheers," playing a "Talk Show Lady" in an episodein which Frasier's then-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) visited a Boston talk show to promote her new book. Frazier and Lisa Whedbee were having an affair. 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.". Peri Gilpin, who starred as Frasiers producer, RozDoyle, has since appeared in Greys Anatomy, CSIand Masters of Sex. For 11 seasons, John Mahoney played Martin Crane on "Frasier," a role that brought himtwo Emmy nominations. The Warren Commission - and the Assassinations Committee in 1979 - concluded that Oswald did carry the rifle to work. Nor is there any testimony which claims that Wesley picks Oswald up daily unless you can point me to some. It won 130 awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Comedy in 1995 and the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy in 1998. With a good viewing position of the motorcade Buell said he remembers hearing the first gunshot. In addition to his work on "Frasier,"Sheppard earned an extensive and eclectic array of screen credits. 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. I said to him, " I will race the engine pretty fast and charge it up a little bit.". Clearly, they were not describing a 36-inch-long package. Joseph Ball: When did you first hear of Lee Harvey Oswald, first hear the name? In addition to playing Eddie, Moose had also played the titular dog in the movie "My Dog Skip.". Joseph Ball: It was, what part of the back seat was it in? The only suggestion of any connection between Oswald and the bag was through fingerprints. (Did the FBI even try to find any such witnesses? It has also been pointed out that one of Frazier's friends was a man named John M. Crawford. Buell Wesley Frazier is a somewhat obscure figure in the murder of President John F Kennedy in Dealey Plaza in the City of Hate on November 22, 1963, but known as the man who drove Lee Oswald to work that day. Jane Leeves, who played Daphne, moved on to the acclaimed series, Hot in Clevelandafter Frasier's success. Read on to remember the "Frasier"stars we've sadly lost. The President has made some powerful enemies who wanted him out of the way. Trained at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, William Morgan Sheppard was an actor's actor whose career spanned six decades before his 2019 death at age 86. The WC never established how Oswald normally got to and from work. They continue to tour with artists like Tom Paxton and recently performed for President Obama at a 40th anniversary celebration in Washington D.C. for Representative Dave Obey, who is a fan of the group. Hough. As the years passed he became more comfortable discussing what happened and is now well known by staff at The Sixth Floor Museum in the book depository. Not to upset any apple carts but if it was a professional operation, the weapon(s) were both brought in the night before. "Frasier" isn't just Glenn's most memorable TV guest starring role it's his only one. Deceased (1865-1934) Ruth Payne Burgess/Living or Deceased. 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. As Deadline noted, he played the recurring role of Dr. Ira Graves in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and also appeared in an episode of "Voyager." Frazier kept talking 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. The mayor being a CIA asset since at least 1956 (now proven) Earl Cabell. LEWISVILLE, Texas - Buell Frazier wants to tell it like it is - or was - on a very important day in US history 45 years ago in Dallas. 'I couldn't believe I was being asked about the assassination of the President. The other end of the package, according to Frazier, was tucked under Oswald's armpit. Sheppard played Mr. Drake, the club's president. Subscribe to our Spartacus Newsletter and keep up to date with the latest articles. One day I was called into the office and told I was being let go. In Stiers' 2003 episode, titled "Fathers and Sons,"he plays Leland Barton, the former research assistant to Hestor Crane, later mother of Nilesand Frasier. , updated Buell Wesley Frazier had previously worked in a department store and had handled curtain rods as part of his duties. Yet the Commission felt Frazier and his sister were mistaken, and to bolster their theory that Oswald did carry the rifle to the Depository, they had the 38-inch paper bag which had been found by the window on the sixth floor. Buell Wesley Frazier: No. Buell Wesley Frazier: He got out of the car and he was wearing the jacket that has the big sleeves in them and he put the package that he had, you know, that he told me was curtain rods up under his arm, you know, and so he walked down behind the car and standing over there at the end of the cyclone fence waiting for me to get out of the car, and so quick as I cut the engine off and started out of the car, shut the door just as I was starting out just like getting out of the car, he started walking off and so I followed him in. Yet the freshest prints, those of the police, were not discovered. Joseph Ball: Before you saw him? 'Lee always said he was a patsy and I believe him. 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. I've never read anything about him going by the rooming house to pick up or drop off Oswald. To this day he doesn't believe Oswald was carrying a gun. Staff at the depository had been given time off to watch JFK and his wife Jackie as their motorcade made its way through Dealey Plaza outside their building. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ASSASSINATION IN COLOR. Robert Loggia was already an established Hollywood star when he guest starred in a 2000 episode of "Frasier,"playing Stefano, owner of an Italian restaurant whose gruff and terrifying demeanor once left Niles (David Hyde-Pierce) suffering PTSD as a child. He was 5. In an interview with Fox Newsshortly before his death,Mahoney candidly discussed overcoming cancer twice previously. But . I kind of wonder if Ozzie didn't have other business to attend to in the evenings through the week that maybe he wouldn't want Frazier involved in. They found a matching palm print on the stock, but had no proof that he had it with him the day of the assassination. 'He told me it was curtain rods. When Frasier is set to receive a lifetime achievement award, he takes offense at theseemingly innocuous note of congratulations sent by his one-time mentor. Frazier testified that he drove Oswald to the Paine residence virtually every weekend, right up until the day before the assassination where the pattern was shifted by Oswald coming out on the evening of Thursday, November 21. More significantly, "No other identifiable prints were found on the bag". Likes. Actor John Mahoney, who gained national notoriety as Dr. Frasier Crane's cantankerous father on the beloved 90s sitcom, Frasier, died Sunday in a Chicago hospice facility at 77. Wesley Frazier was born on June 4, 1944 in Harris County, Texas, USA. Oswald typically stayed in a Dallas apartment near the book depository during the workweek. Buell Wesley Frazier has been one of the few Texas School Book Depository employees who is alive and still talks about that day in 1963 in Dealey Plaza, Dallas Texas. Frazier suggested, however, "He could have brought the rifle in to work at an earlier date, or in one piece at a time over several days.". 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. 1 Follower. I've not believed in many years Oswald carried a gun into the TSBD on the morning of 11/22/63. Sadly, Mahoney diedin 2018 at age 77, with TMZ later revealing the cause of death to be lung cancer, brain disease, and seizures. 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