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EP318: Magic Side Show Becomes Full-Time Job, Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father and The Dangers and Joys of Having a 'Making Do' Dad
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Steve Thomas, Oxford, Mississippi's local magician and balloon artist, shares his story with us. Wayne Gretzky tells us how the death of his father, Walter Gretzky, prompted an avalanche of tributes for his genuine, approachable, authentic personhood. For Dennis Peterson's father, "Making Do" meant going to extreme lengths to save a dime...sometimes to his detriment.
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
Time Codes:
00:00 - Magic Side Show Becomes Full-Time Job
25:00 - Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father
37:00 - The Dangers and Joys of Having a 'Making Do' Dad
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Chapters
1. Magic Side Show Becomes Full-Time Job (00:00:00)
2. Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father (00:17:58)
3. Dangers and Joys of Having a 'Making Do' Dad (00:27:27)
2765 episodes
Manage episode 329396829 series 2943947
On this episode of Our American Stories, Steve Thomas, Oxford, Mississippi's local magician and balloon artist, shares his story with us. Wayne Gretzky tells us how the death of his father, Walter Gretzky, prompted an avalanche of tributes for his genuine, approachable, authentic personhood. For Dennis Peterson's father, "Making Do" meant going to extreme lengths to save a dime...sometimes to his detriment.
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
Time Codes:
00:00 - Magic Side Show Becomes Full-Time Job
25:00 - Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father
37:00 - The Dangers and Joys of Having a 'Making Do' Dad
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Magic Side Show Becomes Full-Time Job (00:00:00)
2. Wayne Gretzky Eulogizes His Father (00:17:58)
3. Dangers and Joys of Having a 'Making Do' Dad (00:27:27)
2765 episodes
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