GENERAL PATTON IMPERSONATOR TRIBUTE ARMY BIRTHDAY BALL

[BenAliGtor]

Someone actually gets it right. I always thought that the George C. Scott movie, while great entertainment, was poor history. The man was far more complex.

My first job was working for a guy who served as a lieutenant under GSP in the 3rd Army. "Our blood, his guts" was his assessment.

[TBCSTARS]

@BenAliGtor I'm very glad you see that I portray General George S. Patton and not actor George C. Scott....I'm also very proud that many of the WWII Army Veterans who actually knew and served with Patton have remarked to me, "Man, you should have been the guy for the movie not that George C.Scott fella!" I always thank them and say, "When the movie came out I was only 18, so now I'm 58, same age as when he invaded North Africa and Sicily, hard as a hickory stick, too, give me the movie remake!

[TBCSTARS]

I think it's funny that most folks don't realize I perform nationally, coast to coast as over 50 different stars and have been at this fun for over 25 years. It's been a very good living as this is all I do, taken me on a virtual working vacation to all the great tourists places like Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Las Angeles, Atlanta, Wash DC, and made many many friends with a lot of great people who enjoy my appearances....Check out my many "TBC Stars" in my YouTube channel, TBCSTARS !!!

[Mr2ndAmendment]

Finally an impersonation that looks and sounds like the General. From what I've studied, I understand he was actually somewhat sub conscience about his voice. He spent a year at my school and I wish he hadn't gone to Westpoint and left the Institute, but he had no other choice. But once again, this is a great job. I know there may be some uniform discrepancies, but for almost all audiences this is quite a job well done.

VMI Class of 2011

[TBCSTARS]

Thank you....I do perform as him, and not as an other actor's interpretation. This is why ARMY TV recruited me for this in '05. It took quite a while to locate, but I finally found a wonderful real OD WWII Officers 4 pocket tunic, in my very hard to find size 44 Reg. 95% of these are 36-38-40-42... I have the authentic El Paso Saddlery "Patton" gun rig, just couldn't wear it to this event . See my newly acquired coat on my web site. Note my speech is performed exactly as Army scripted.

[Mr2ndAmendment]

Yes, I read in the description that you had to perform their speech. I understand it, but do you ever get to perform the "real deal" with profanity?

[TBCSTARS]

Oh yes! As a fact, most WW2 Vets, when it's appropriate, demand it! I have to chuckle afterwards... It seems Patton's uncensored "bare nuckles" approach to pronouncing the purpose of war caused his men to react with the fervor they did..Patton knew this. I was recently performing for some older vets and a hobbled gentleman arose from his walker, and said, as if I were really "Patton," "You were a mean G.D. bastard!!! ...but thank you for that...we wouldn't have won the war without you!!!!

[TBCSTARS]

Again, read through the prior comments : Although historically, General Patton was not a 4-Star at the time of the original speech, he did on occasion perform elements of it in later less formal speeches...In this "Hollywood" stylized form it is performed as a "reprise" in the manner of the Academy Award winning movie, "Patton" (the opening scene) It's performed as is the movie, in 4-Star. I of course know that but 99 out of 100 don't so we suffer the folks that don't...'nuff said.

[BMK2989]

Where did you get the leather compass holder for your belt?

[TBCSTARS]

You're referring to the "compass holder" on my El Paso Saddlery holster rig pictured on my web site. It and the full E.P. S. rig and Colt 45 are not pictured in the video as I left them home...US Secret Service would have confiscated the entire rig. However, it too, is an E.P.S. item, and I also have the matching E.P.S. 45 catridge belt case. You may find this interesting - this "compass holder" is actually a "handcuff case" that Patton found conveniently sized for his compass! TBCSTARS

[AS02474]

A very good performance. I wonder whether the chuckle at the "be seated" command was because the audience expected the gruff, gravel voice of George C. Scott and did not expect the higher pitched voice of George S. Patton. One bit of constructive criticism though. You need a proper buckle on your pistol belt.

[TBCSTARS]

Thanks. I portray General George, not the Hollywood actor. See and hear his real presence on newsreels, like his big post war welcome in LA. You'll see my authentic El Paso Saddlery holster rig, complete with brass Army buckle,on my Patton web page. I have the 1873 S.A Colt 45. I didn't wear it at this videod event, as Secret Service would have confiscated the entire rig. VP Dick Cheney was also speaking and S.S made sure I could'nt pull any foolishness..so used substitutes.

[DiamondDragonAndLove]

Pretty good. But why so little swearing? Patton was one son of a bitch who could really swear! :P

[TBCSTARS]

Ha, glad you mentioned that. You DIDN'T READ THE TEXT that accompanies this video (on the right of the viewing frame)...read it. I was a hired gun, a professional speaker, and I performed it exactly word for word as scripted by the US Army and Pentagon...Much of the audience were the wives, daughters, grand daughters, fiance's of our honored troops, and as Patton himself was also a gentleman, and not some queer without respect for women, obsenities were sanitized somewhat.

[DiamondDragonAndLove]

Aaah... Sorry missed that :( Anyways still a great performance! :D

[southcop]

We do love to win, we dont tolerate losers yes sir!! God bless America!! Just keep up the good work.

[southcop]

Top notch!!

[TBCSTARS]

Thank you....I was very proud to be asked to perform for the top brass of the US Army, the Pentagon and their distinguished guests. It's my hope to join in some high level events nationally for the upcoming Memorial Day celebration. I admire General George Smith Patton very much, and have learned a great deal in my studies on this true American leader and military hero.

[southcop]

I wish you the very best of luck in your future endeavors.Keep up the good to perform the top brass of the US army.

God bless America!!!!