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liberalla

(11,251 posts)
1. Lee Marvin... I have a memory of him
Sun May 31, 2026, 07:18 PM
16 hrs ago

This is kind of silly.

In the olden days, I was a travel agent. I had a reduced rate airline ticket, and hoped to be upgraded and seated in first class, if a seat was still available at take off. You would not find out until the last minute. (in case a late check-in arrived or a very late passenger purchased a first class ticket)... The time arrived and there was one first class seat not filled. I was called up and given the boarding pass for that seat. I get settled and comfortable. We're about to leave and there is a commotion. Something is happening and delaying the flight. They're waiting for something. After several minutes a large figure emerges from the front entry area, about 5 or 6 ft from me, and it's Lee Marvin.(!) He enters with carry on luggage and a large hanging bag (the kind for suits or dresses). He looks around --- and I'm expecting they're going to ask me to move to the rear because surely, he will get the first class seat! But No! He pauses and moves on through the cabin to the rear. I never saw him again. I was so happy I didn't have to move!

I just remember him being very large and physically imposing. I recognized him as a movie star, but I wasn't a fan, so I wasn't in awe or anything.
As I said, it's kind of a silly memory!

Regarding this video... Isn't it weird to watch people light up and smoke cigs in an interview??

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