When I saw this show in Grand Junction, I never thought I would be in this community. Yes, There is indeed a rivalry Between Norfolk and Columbus that reminds me of the Grand Junction and (Grand Junction) Central rivalry of my own High School Days. The bridge he hanged off of is still there and the train lumbers across, day in and day out to a large electric furnace steel mill. Scrap goes in, tool and dye steel and high grade trusses come out.
When employment brought me to Norfolk, I always wanted to see the theater he showed in the Documentary. Alas, after 2 years there, it was revealed by a friend the local newspaper had it razed and it is now a parking lot. I often wonder if Carson ever found out, or was ever told.
Seeing how such a town could have a Major Television figure, relatively good leadership, people good work ethic, and water resources that drive me to envy does indeed make me bristle on how a wonderful, published theater could be tossed like a Mc Donald's wrapper. At least Grand Junction has it's Avalon Theater on main street. I wonder if Norfolk fully realized they lost Johnny, despite the gifts.
When employment brought me to Norfolk, I always wanted to see the theater he showed in the Documentary. Alas, after 2 years there, it was revealed by a friend the local newspaper had it razed and it is now a parking lot. I often wonder if Carson ever found out, or was ever told.
Seeing how such a town could have a Major Television figure, relatively good leadership, people good work ethic, and water resources that drive me to envy does indeed make me bristle on how a wonderful, published theater could be tossed like a Mc Donald's wrapper. At least Grand Junction has it's Avalon Theater on main street. I wonder if Norfolk fully realized they lost Johnny, despite the gifts.