Author Archives: William Louis Gardner

About William Louis Gardner

William Louis Gardner was born in Minnesota and finished school there. He joined the US Air Force and worked at the Pentagon in the Target Library of the world. Went on to the Pasadena Playhouse to learn television and movie making. He got a job with actress Marion Davies at her home. There He met a movie agent and started a career in Hollywood. William Louis Gardner has worked in Hollywood as the agent, personal secretary, PR advisor and manager for for Mickey Rooney, Jonathan Winters, Jill St.John, Bobby Van and director, John Huston. William Gardner is the author of two books, "Confessions of a Hollywood Agent," and "The Games End." William on GooglePlus

Video starring my brother Rod McCarey, Fun isn’t it?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Originally posted on Book about 50's 60's Hollywood :
Grey Poupon “The Lost Footage” Starring my brother Rod McCarey

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Jonathan Winters on Dean Martin Roasts Frank Sinatra

Posted on November 4, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Jonathan Winters on Dean Martin Roasts Frank Sinatra.

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Jonathan Winters on Dean Martin Roasts Frank Sinatra

Posted on October 14, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Jonathan Winters on Dean Martin Roasts Frank Sinatra.

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An elephant and his sheep (Video)

Posted on October 14, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

An elephant and his sheep (Video).

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50’s & 60’s: Confessions of a Hollywood Agent

Posted on October 1, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Originally posted on Book about 50's 60's Hollywood :
The 50’s and 60’s were a very interesting time, however there are many stories yet left to be told. It will will take you an an adventure all the way from the…

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Close-Up Aerial Photos of Africa’s Last Elephants

Posted on October 1, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Originally posted on Book about elephants:
Zakouma National Park in southern Chad is famous for its large, free roaming herds of elephants. This has made it a honeypot for poachers. From 2005 to 2010, demand for ivory has reduced the…

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Joan and Mickey Rooney

Posted on September 7, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Joan Rivers interviews the great Mickey Rooney    

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John Huston: St Clarens Manor in Ireland

Posted on August 30, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

William Louis Gardner and Celeste Huston on one of the horses in St Clarens Manor in Ireland, back when John Huston owned the estate. Merv Griffin, whose ancestors hail from the area, fell in love with the property when he … Continue reading →

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The power of 96 elephants: Teaming up to end ivory poaching

Posted on August 28, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

Originally posted on Book about elephants:
An adult male elephant looks up at a helicopter in a remote area of South Sudan, whose location cannot be disclosed due to issues of accelerating poaching, June 3, 2013 In a joint initiative…

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The power of 96 elephants: Teaming up to end ivory poaching

Posted on August 28, 2014 by William Louis Gardner

The power of 96 elephants: Teaming up to end ivory poaching.

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