Harlow Hickenlooper Documentary - One man, a striped jacket, a straw hat, three stooges, hundreds of pies and thousands of adoring fans.

Here is a treat that you may enjoy. The story of the man from the man himself! Hal Fryar is one of the most humnble men you could ever meet and he loves his fans.

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 and much, much more. 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. Enjoy the wonderful memories from Harlow!

Part 1

Part 2
In part 2, Hal talks about about his co-stars and very close friends, Curley Meyers and Jerry Vance. Go back in time and listen as Harlow tells the story in his own words.

Part 3
Hal talks fondly of his good friend and producer, Chuck O'Donnell. Also in this clip are Shari Lewis and William Shatner, who were among the many huge stars of the day that Harlow had on the Three Stooges show from 1960 through 1972. 

Part 4
This clip continues with more of William Shatner and Harlow also gives us the history of his striped jackets and his famous hat! Harlow also discusses local television personalities on other channels in the early years, such as Cowboy Bob (Blaze), Janie (Hodge) and Sammy Terry (Bob Carter).



Part 5
In this installment Hal discusses other local TV personalities, being a kid and there is a classic scene from the Indiana State Fair with Hal, Curley and Cap'n Star from the 1960's. 



Part 6
The pies.



Part 7
This clip continues with Hal showing an outrageously funny side and his piano playing expertise, kind of. Also, he sings the Good Ship Lollipop as Shirley Simple. 




Part 8
This clip highlights Hal telling of his experience in 1965 when he flew to California to be in the Three Stooges movie, The Outlaws is Coming, with Moe, larry and Curly Joe and eight other Three Stooges movie hosts from around the country. Hal also talks about his very funny blooper while filming and you will see it for yourself.



Part 9
Hal talks about Christmases of the past! He talks of how he loved to go downtown in Indianapolis to see the decorated windows at LS Ayres and many other stores that thousands of families witnessed in wonder of the Christmas season. He also goes on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree, visits Santa Claus, and visits the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home to entertain and hand out Christmas gifts! HO HO HO! Merry Christmas!



Part 10
Hal visits the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home to entertain and hand out Christmas gifts (Sorry this part is duplicated from part nine). He also chats about birthday parties and personal appearances. Hal also sings his famous Happy Birthday song for you.