Harlow Hickenlooper (Hal Fryar) Documentary Part 1 UPDATED

Hal Fryar, better known to his fans as Horsehoe Hal, Captain Hal, Harlow Hickenlooper and Grandpa Harlow, talks about those characters and how he got his start in the entertainment industry. Learn all about the man, the straw hat, the striped jackets and the many pies he got in the face. Go back in time and listen as Harlow tells the story in his own words.

Produced, directed and edited by Steve Pyatte
June 2008 Interview Director of Photography - Daniel Risk
June 2008 Interview Gaffer - Don Becker
Special thanks to Tom Barker for archive footage (Many others are mentioned in the final credits for their contributions to make this documentary possible.)

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Entertainment

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• harlow hickenlooper
• hal fryar
• papaw
• grandpa harlow
• steve pyatte
• comedy
• three stooges
• curley meyers
• jerry vance
• larry vincent
• chuck o'donnell
• moe
• Shari Lewis
• William Shatner
• wfbm
• indianapolis
• indiana
• children shows
• shemp

[papaw1931]

tsnakehenderson, he is such a kind hearted man still. Still on the go constantly and still performing. Not for kids any longer, but for adults. They love him and are the ones who know him. He is so at home in front of an audience of baby boomers and above. lol

Thanks for sharing your story.

[papaw1931]

russc98, harlow gave so many kids these great memories. I just wanted to make sure generations to come got to witness them as well. The complete dvd will be available through harlow's website one day very soon. I almost have it completed!

[danleclerc57]

Had a chat with him this morning.

[claynpendleton]

I work with Hal several times a week. Watching this documentary has given me a new sense of what a talented actor and local Indy celebrity he is. Oh, and for whoever is interested, the gift shop at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indy on the canal sells the complete dvd...come on down, you may even get to meet Hal acting up a storm!

[tsnakehenderson]

I ran into Harlow (Hal) back in the late 80's on the steps of an apartment building, at 38th and Meridian St. I was returning home, and he had just visited somebody, I said to him, "Are you Harlow Hickenlooper?", a huge smile came across his face, as he said, YES!!! He thanked me for remembering him...we talked a little bit...took me back...way back...even then.

[dolphin1017]

Awesome!!!

[vantalge]

Is there a Part 2?

[hoopjnky]

I sang Harlow's "Happy Birthday" to my poor daughter and many friends over the years. Wow, take me back

I remember when Hal landed a role in a Stooges film - we were so excited to see our "Harlow" on the big screen.

Thanks so much for posting

[Babycakesme2]

Hi there! I grew up in Logansport, IN and Harlow Hickenlooper was a Saturday morning staple at our house. Thanks for the info and the GREAT memories!

God Bless--Sharon

[russc98]

Wow! Harlow and Curley. Two of my all time favorites. I always loved Harlow's Birthday Song. Thanks for the good old

memories.