Looks like the photo was taken during Reagan's third manifestation, post 1964 (his first was as a Motion Picture actor, his second was as a TV Actor and Corporate pitchman, and his third as a Republican Party politician).
Picture is early to mid 1960's judging from the clothes on the mystery man. This would be before Reagan became Governor and probably after he campaigned for Goldwater in 1964. Probably while Reagan was considering running for Governor.
My guess is the mystery man is a newpaper reporter or columnist interviewing Reagan or doing a story on him about his political ambitions. Probably a L.A. TImes Reporter. Name unknown.
Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the 1947project, Harnisch has been a copy editor at The Times since 1988. He has appeared on many TV shows discussing the Dahlia case, notably "James Ellroy's Feast of Death."
Join him for a spin through old Los Angeles in the Mirror's radio car. Keep your eyes open for Mickey Cohen and Tempest Storm. It's quite a ride.
The reporter's badge belonged to Sid Hughes (1908-1958), legendary reporter who worked at nearly every newspaper in Los Angeles.
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I know Nancy, but who is that big hair guy with a falling facelift who's arm is in back of her?
(a variation of the old joke whose punch line is: 'I dunna know who that man in the red robes is, but the other guy... that's Sam Katz')
Posted by: Arye Michael Bender | May 13, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Merv Griffin.
Posted by: Grover Dill | May 14, 2008 at 01:17 PM
You're going to have to give a few clues.
Looks like the photo was taken during Reagan's third manifestation, post 1964 (his first was as a Motion Picture actor, his second was as a TV Actor and Corporate pitchman, and his third as a Republican Party politician).
Picture is early to mid 1960's judging from the clothes on the mystery man. This would be before Reagan became Governor and probably after he campaigned for Goldwater in 1964. Probably while Reagan was considering running for Governor.
My guess is the mystery man is a newpaper reporter or columnist interviewing Reagan or doing a story on him about his political ambitions. Probably a L.A. TImes Reporter. Name unknown.
Posted by: Richard H | May 15, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Jess Unruh?
Posted by: Chris K | May 15, 2008 at 05:36 PM