This vintage 1957 shot shows Black Bart, flirting with a guest at Disneyland. In the background is Eddie Adamek who sold trick ropes out of the Blacksmith shop. Actor/comedian/writer Steve Martin learned to trick rope from Eddie when he worked at the park back in the 1950’s; this came in handy 30 years later for his 1986 movie, “The Three Amigos.”
At about the 52 second mark in this video you can see Eddie doing his stuff!
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Fascinating history tidbit Dave! KS
ReplyDeleteI randomly searched Eddie. I grew up from 1980-1987 on the ranch Eddie lived on in Santa Clarita. He taught all the kids to trick rope. Grateful for video posted on here.
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