A new Hall of Famer
Congratulations to Don Wallace, former host of the Wallace Wildlife Show that aired for 23 years on Oklahoma City television.
Wallace, 78, has been inducted to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisc. Wallace was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Legendary Communicator.
“I didn’t think I would ever make it,” Wallace said. “I am thrilled beyond words. I look back and wonder what I did to deserve this wonderful accolade. I was just doing what I liked to do and what I wanted to do and it worked out for everybody. It was the hardest job I ever loved.”
Wallace retired in 1989. His show is included as part of the current exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center called ”Field, Forest and Stream. The History of Oklahomans and the Outdoors.”
“I would film, edit, produce, sell, host, syndicate, bill, collect,” Wallace said of the show. “I did everything.”
Wallace received news of the induction this past weekend in Port Isabella, Texas, where he is spending the winter fishing on the Gulf Coast.
“The fishing has been better than normal this year,” he said. “The temperatures have been warm. The fishing is good for speckled trout, redfish and sheepshead.”
Wish I was there.
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Hi Ed,
First of all I wish to say how much I enjoy your articles in the paper each week. You have unique way of telling the stories. Keep up the good work.
Secondly, I am wondering if you have any old videos of the Wallace Wildlife Show from 1978 – 1980. My reason is I purchased a 1978 Caddo boat several years ago. I recently was informed this boat was used by Don Wallace for his wildlife show. I would like to verify this fact. The boat is a 1978 Caddo runabout (walk-thru), color is blue freeboard and sides w/ white penstriping above the waterline and white trim.
If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it.
Respectfully,
Richard
Don was a great friend and many times we fished, just to fish. Was on his show fishing for catfish (jug fishing). He filmed and I fished and then I filmed and he fishned.
Great guy and good friend.
watched don in the 70s sixth grade up looked forward to seeing you could say it was part of my childhood,i’m 53 now please where can i see the show now? i have looked,don’s the best……………….
HI Don I loved your show as a child I even won son things on your show. You help me stay interested in fishing. I wish some of the fishing shows would follow Don`s lead. I just wanted to say thanks.
Dear Ed,
My name is Fabris G.Luca,45 years old,Italy.I’m an Elvis Presley researcher expecially on the early days. At the mo all my researches are in relation to a book/CD project for the Elvis fan club network. It’s a 3/4 CD 200 pages book about Elvis stay at SUN records done by Ernst Jorgensen(BMG chief on Elvis music catalogue) which I’m now helping detailing the period from July of 1954 through the end of 1955.And early months of 1956.
The book will consist of more than 400 early photos – half of them previously unpublished. It’s not an attempt of once again write the story of Elvis Presley, but more a collection of information, photos, memorabilia and stories shared by fans who where there at the time. The book will not deal in gossip or other unpleasant material,it’s all about the innocence of the time and the impact of Elvis’ music.We are trying to document every single show Elvis did, and we have come fairly close. So I’m looking for photos,recordings from Louisiana Hayride (KWKH program transmitted also by KTHS) or Opry,or any live radio gig or interview …. ANYTHING IS WELCOME FROM THE 50s!!
Do you have friends owning photos or recordings of Elvis playing in the 50s general?
I’m trying to locate DJ Dan Wallace from Tulsa OK,could you help?
Your help,anyone’s help is welcome!
Write soon I hope this is not too much of an intrusion.
Sincerely yours
Fabris G.Luca Elvis Researcher
Don worked very hard and had so much ‘fun’ doing it, and
he really had a great show. I love him dearly – I am his
Don’s ‘little’ sister (age 75)and love to read all the
nice words and praise, for he deserves it all. He is
really a fine big brother.
Jean Suggs, Norman, OK