September Is Here & So Is The Fall!
09.01.12
Happy September friends, it’s me, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders! I’ve never been busier & I love it that way. Last month, August 26th I had my ‘Homer Lee & Friends Reunion Show! It was SOLD-OUT about 2 weeks beforehand. We turned away over 200 people at the Hamner-Barber Theatre. The TRIPLE DVD set will be available after Monday, September 10th right here!
I knew every single person in the audience! It was such a thrill to give back to those who have given so much to us. Plus to work with people whom I’ve know for many years. An all-star cast with Bob Leftridge of the Baldknobbers as the ‘voice’ of the show, Berry Wynne & South Wynne, cast members of ‘The Toby Show’ with Jae McFerron, Ray Jones, Rick Medlin, & Greg Becker, The Braschler Quartet, 4 female singers from the Braschler Music Show, Barbara Fairchild, Clay Cooper, Tony Roi, Doug Gabriel, many more & lot of surprises – you will be amazed! Also some guest appearance by Shoji Tabuchi, Dino Kartsonakis, & J0an Rivers! You can order right here after Monday September 10th!
Sadness – The Loss of a Dear Friend/Performer…
The world has lost a dear man, friend, & performer, Mr. Gary LeMaster of the world-famous Sons of the Pioneers peacefully passed away Sunday, September 10th at 12:45 PM in his home with family & friends gathered around him. Green Lawn of Branson handled the services beautifully. Visitation was Thursday 5-8 PM at Green Lawn Funeral Homer on Hwy. 248. Services were at 10 AM Friday at RFD Theatre. Dr. Bob Hubbard, Mr. Scott Presley, & I were honored to officiate this true celebration of such a dear friend & amazing man.
HERE ARE MY 9 JOBS & COUNTING
1. Silver Dollar City
This is my 33rd year to perform at Silver Dollar City. I’m a member of the ‘Image Characters’ at Silver Dollar City so I play 5 characters a day all over this 56 acre 1800s theme park every day they are open 5 days a week & then I will be off on Mondays & Tuesdays when SDC goes to their 5 day a week schedule. I’ll be playing…
‘W.P. Warburton’ – SDC’s warden at his office
Colonel Paisley Parnell
‘Mr. M. Balmer’ SDC’s undertaker
‘Doc Harris’ – genius!During the SDC Fall Craft Festival I add a character I started back in 1985…
Ickibod ‘Icky’ the scarecrowAnd at Christmas I am Santa’s helper, ‘Clarence Peabody’…
Santa & his helper, ‘Clarence Peabody’2. Shepherd of the Hills play
This will be my 6th season in a row (I started there 11 years ago) at The Shepherd of the Hills play & I am there EVERY night that they have a play*! I get to play 2-3 different characters in this, America’s largest outdoor drama… (* – check my ‘Personal Appearances page for exceptions)
Greg Winters on the left & me as ‘Ollie’ on the right
‘Doc’ who’s catch-phrase is, “What would Sarah & the girls say?”
‘Delbert Delmar’ champion frog racer at Shepherd of the HillsThe night-time play opens the first week of May & will run until the last week of October.
3. The Vacation Channel
This is my 15th season to have my very own hour-long TV show on The Vacation Channel called ‘Branson Country as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’. We just finished taping my ALL new 2012 season for ‘Branson Country’ with 8 characters! Check it out!
‘Terry the Tour Guide’4. Big Cedar Lodge
I’m back at the beautiful Big Cedar Lodge hosting an hour-long campfire wagon ride as ‘Deputy Birdy Tweedle’ & I start those on May 28th & do them until September 1st in 2012! Call 417-335-2777 for reservations!
Campfire wagon ride with ‘Deputy Birdy’5. The Baker Creek Seed Company
The Baker Creek Seed Company offers so much!I’m back at The Baker Creek Seed Company in Mansfield, MO. the first Sunday of every month March-September as several characters too… My LAST appearance for 2012 was Sunday September 2nd!
Grandpa Tabuchi at the Ozark Restaurant
As ‘Deputy Birdy Tweedle’ & Gabby6. MDA – The Muscular Dystrophy Association
This is my 6th year to be a part of the MDA as ‘Barney Fife’ at their ‘lockups’ & the telethon as well!
Joy & ‘Barney’ at the MDA ‘Lock-Up’
As the one & only ‘Barney Fife’ for MDA7. Bass Pro
I’ll be back at Bass Pro in Springfield, MO for the Holidays in 2012. I’ve written several shows for them for the last several years. They just opened up a new facility last December where I performed with Santa & ‘Harmony Cheer’ & now we’ve been asked to come back in 2012!
Santa, ‘Harmony Cheer’, & ‘Clarence Peabody’8. Personal Appearances
I am so blessed to be asked to perform for private parties, functions, etc… So, ALWAYS check-out my ‘Personal Appearances’ page on your left! I work everywhere anyone wants me & if you’d like to, like Lindsey Lohan says, “BOOK ME!” So do it!
9. Tony Roi -Elvis & More
I’ll be in Tony’s show on certain nights in November & December check back for the exact dates. I play ‘Gma Beulah’ & do Tony’s side splitting pre-show in Tony’s show at the Caravel Theatre across from Mickey Gilley’s on Hwy. 76!
Take me home with you!
You really can! If you can’t make it to Branson, or watch The Vacation Channel, or attend one of my numerous personal appearances, no problem. Take me home with you!
25th Anniversary double DVD set only $20.00!Check out ’The 25th Anniversary of the many Faces of Terry Wayne Sanders‘ at a new special price – only $20.00! This includes all handling & everything!
Technology
Also, it’s a whole new world with technology so you can find me on Facebook on 3 different pages! Under…
Terry Wayne Sanders
Terry, Austin, Dede, & Evan SandersAda Mae
‘Miss Ada Mae Wheeler’Terry’s Tour Guide
Checkout my video clips on these pages or go to You-Tube & search ‘Grandma VS. the Post Office’ (Parts I, II, III). Also stay tuned for more videos to come.
Can you see me somewhere else?
Yes, you can! I’ve been an admirer of Joan Rivers since I first saw her on TV in the early 70′s! I started impersonating her when I was with The Braschler Music Show – that would have been around 1987 so… I still perform as her today – it’s the #1 character requested that I do. Long story-short, 2 years ago I flew to Minneapolis, MN. (Thanks to QVC & my sister, Jennifer) & spent the day with her. A film crew that had been following her for over 1 year was with her. They found out about my affiliation with Joan so I am in the new documentary called, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece of Work’. It is rated R for strong adult language, but it is a real look into the life of the hardest working person in show business!
Joan signed, “Dear Terry – Great to see you again – Joan Rivers”Speaking of hard working women…
My wife Dede, is a Realtor & you can reach her at dedesanders1.com for ALL your Real Estate needs!
The lovely Mrs. SandersOur boys are growing up!
Austin is 20 years old, a college student, he runs the lights & sound at Shepherd of the Hills play, & has 2 bands that perform around the area.
Austin in action/flight as he plays the guitar!
Our oldest son, Austin Cole SandersEvan is 16 & a Sophomore, he does the lights & sound at the Shepherd of the Hills play, mows yards in the summer, & is in the high school marching band.
Our youngest son, Evan James SandersNice to hear from you!
I am always humbled & flattered by those who stop to say, “Hey Homer Lee!” either here or at one of my jobs. Thanks for your love & support over these 33 years. It means so much to me & my family, especially at Christmas time with your cards & letters.
God bless you & yours!
Always,
Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders
