in the fifties it was KTCB and not KLBJ where Jim Coker worked and was the straight man for Cactus when he broadcast every morning from home. The kids were always being kids early in the morning and it was a great way to begin the day.
I just watched "With Eyes Wide Open" and to my pleasant surprise there is Cactus. My husband Jim, was his straight man at KLBJ back in the 50's. One time in Dallas I was attending a conference and the guest speaker was a very famous foreign general. I ran into the general in the hall before the dinner and recognized Cactus and he said "don't you dare blow my cover" and of course I didn't. He was absolutely hilarious, didn't make any sense whatsoever to the consternation of the audience.
I still remember the 1st time that I met Cactus Pryor in person -- in total AWE. There are so many good and legitimate reasons that Cactus is truly considered a "legend" -- not just in Austin, of course, but throughout Texas and the entire US.
He has always been such a sincere, genuine, loving, caring (and hilariously funny) human being. God Bless You, Cactus, my good man, for many more high quality years!
Cactus you are a very funny man. I have enjoyed the recordings you made for 4-Star back in the late 40's and early 50's. Though we never met I want to thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me. God bless you.
central texas has lost a beloved personality and familiar voice. rest in peace cactus.
VisitTexas 6 months ago
"thermostrocka mortimer" God bless
Brucev7 6 months ago
in the fifties it was KTCB and not KLBJ where Jim Coker worked and was the straight man for Cactus when he broadcast every morning from home. The kids were always being kids early in the morning and it was a great way to begin the day.
Acoker22433 10 months ago
I just watched "With Eyes Wide Open" and to my pleasant surprise there is Cactus. My husband Jim, was his straight man at KLBJ back in the 50's. One time in Dallas I was attending a conference and the guest speaker was a very famous foreign general. I ran into the general in the hall before the dinner and recognized Cactus and he said "don't you dare blow my cover" and of course I didn't. He was absolutely hilarious, didn't make any sense whatsoever to the consternation of the audience.
Acoker22433 10 months ago
me and my dad just gung out with his son last night at dinner lol
MrRedraider100 1 year ago
I still remember the 1st time that I met Cactus Pryor in person -- in total AWE. There are so many good and legitimate reasons that Cactus is truly considered a "legend" -- not just in Austin, of course, but throughout Texas and the entire US.
He has always been such a sincere, genuine, loving, caring (and hilariously funny) human being. God Bless You, Cactus, my good man, for many more high quality years!
excellence369 2 years ago
the man of history. i enjoyed everyone of his stories when im in austin. he s like an old uncle that comes over. thanks for sharing and god bless
tgmurphy626 2 years ago
I remember Cactus Pryor. He knew my father who worked at The Austin-American Statesman. I got to mee thim many times when I was a kid.
DeltaElise 2 years ago
i love you Grandpa!
lizbethx5 2 years ago
Cactus you are a very funny man. I have enjoyed the recordings you made for 4-Star back in the late 40's and early 50's. Though we never met I want to thank you for all the enjoyment you have given me. God bless you.
CountryBoyLance 3 years ago