My parents retired (sort of) after their ABC variety show was cancelled in 1962. They moved to the High Desert (Apple Valley) NW of Los Angeles in 1965 and Dad instructed his agent, Art Rush, not to even bring him projects because he didn’t want to work in Hollywood any more. Mom had no intention to retire, so she concentrated on writing her books and traveling to give her Christian testimony. Following is their 1970 travel schedule, as you can see, neither of them was retired!
- Jan. 4 – Roy & Dale
New York – Ed Sullivan Show – Tape - Jan 24 – Roy & Dale
Hollywood – Hollywood Palace (ABC) – Telecast - April 5 – Roy & Dale
New York – Ed Sullivan Show – Tape - April 6 – Dale
Mike Douglas Show - April 16, 17 & 18 – R & D
Lubbock, TX – Texas Technological College Rodeo - May 5 – Roy & Dale
Hollywood – David Frost Show – Tape - May 17 & 18 – Roy & Dale
Nashville – Hee Haw – Tape 2 shows – 1st airs Sept. 15, 2nd airs Oct. 20 - May 23 – Dale
World Opportunities – Speak - June 13 & 14 – Dale
Mexico City for World Opportunities - July 16, 17, 18 & 19 – Roy & Dale
Seymour, WI – State Fair – 2 shows nightly - Aug. 1 – Roy & Dale
Warren, OH – State Fair – matinee and evening performance - Aug. 3 – Dale
Minneapolis – Fleming H.Revell luncheon (her book publisher) - Aug. 4 – Dale
Chicago – speak at Christians Women’s luncheon - Aug. 22, 23 & 24 – Roy & Dale
Canadian Fairs – Toronto, Montreal & Ottawa - Sept. 7 thru 11 – Roy & Dale
Hollywood – Mike Douglas Show – Co-hosts - Sept. 20 thru 24 – Roy & Dale
Hollywood – Mike Douglas Show – Mike’s on vacation, co-host with Don Knotts - Oct. 20 – Dale
Atlanta, GA – speak at luncheon - Oct. 22, 23 & 24 – Roy & Dale
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State Fair – 5 performances - Nov. 2 thru 6 – Roy & Dale
Hollywood – Jim Nabors Show – Co-hosts
