FOR ANYONE THAT HAS READ FREDDIE'S MOTHERS BOOK WHAT WAS HER IMPUT ON KATHY???

IN FREDDIE'S MOTHERS BOOK, DID SHE MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT HIS BESTFRIEND NAT???

Or did she mention the girlfriend he had in New York? The one they portray in the movie?

once again does anyone know if freddie's mother wrote anything about kathy and what did she say??? And for jennylee, she wants to know about the girlfriend that was portrayed in the movie??? help us help us please somebody (smile)
thanks alot
tracy

I read the mother's book many years ago, and I don't recall exactly what she said about Kathy, but I don't think it was negative. The reason I think this is because I have read in FP Jr's interviews that he spent summers in Puerto Rico with his grandmother (Freddie Sr's mom), so apparently they were on at least speaking terms.

I do remember, however, that Freddie's mom blamed Carol (Freddie's personal secretary, the one that Freddie scared with the gun) for not calling her the night that Freddie was playing with the gun and ultimately shot himself. Carol did not go over to see him on that fateful night and she did not call Mrs. Preutzel.

I don't really think Kathy was to blame. She'd had enough and she was, at that point, concerned about the safety of her son. I read somewhere that Kathy said that Freddie was so stoned sometimes that it was like "sleeping with a zombie."

I do remember, however, that Freddie's mom blamed Carol (Freddie's personal secretary, the one that Freddie scared with the gun) for not calling her the night that Freddie was playing with the gun and ultimately shot himself. Carol did not go over to see him on that fateful night and she did not call Mrs. Preutzel.

That's right! "It's true" he called Carol on that fateful night not to mention a host of other people. This must have been so agonizing for Mrs. Preutzel. I don't know if I would have been so strong.......

The first paragraph above was quoted by Croiter!

thank you so much croiter for all of the
info, i was so lucky to find the book that
his mother wrote, i can not wait to get it
in my hands and start reading it. you are
so helpful.

tracy

My pleasure, Tracy. I bought the book (paperback) when it first came out. I think it is still in my parents' basement somewhere. I read it several times and I read the Playboy interview. That is quite revealing, if you can get it. I believe it's the June 1977 playboy article. In fact, the movie Can You Hear The Laughter was based on the article.

Here's another tidbit: in the Playboy article the author claims that Freddie had an obsession with Lenny Bruce, the comedian who died of a heroin overdose in the mid-1960s...

He drove past Lenny Bruce's house and I believe he even planted a tree somewhere and said, "This is Lenny," or something really weird like that.

Freddie even dated Lenny Bruce's daughter (Kitty) for awhile. And when Freddie shot himself Kitty called her mother in tears, saying, "You lost your funny man and now I've lost mine."

The magazine is offered on E-bay.

I have been looking all over the internet for
Freddie's mother's book. NO LUCK! What is
the title of her book and the correct name she goes by? Does anyone have any idea where I should start looking? I really would love to find a copy of her book!!!!
Thanks for your help.

I had read that about some famous star being obsessed with Lenny Bruce But didn't realize it was Chico, I mean Freddie...

Catcopy-have you tried the following online-Bibliofind, Bookfinder, and American Book Exchange (ABE)? Also, try Amazon.com's Zshops and Auctions-they are usually cheaper than Ebay. In addition, used bookstores in your area might have it. Good Luck!

I found these rticles that mention Freddie either in articles on his son or Tony Orland:
http://people.aol.com/people/pprofiles/fprinze/bio.html
http://people.aol.com/people/sp/boysgirls/boysgirls2.html
http://people.aol.com/people/where_now/9907/orlando.html


& list of ones which may have some mention of him:
http://people.aol.com/people/search/venue/1,3990,people,00.html?all_words=freddie+prinze+sr&summaries=yes&search_type=simple


Enjoy!

Thanks Cheryl - I especailly love the Freddie Jr. ones. I am so happy for him to have his success. I know Freddie Sr. is walking beside him!

hey tracy, I know you are so happy your
book is on the way, when you get it, may
I read it? (smile)

de de

tracy, how long will it take for that book
to arrive? what did they tell you? please
let me know. the wait is driving me nuts.
(smile).

de de

tracy here I am again,
I just read that flannelpjs is reading
the book, get busy and let me know when
you think your book will be here.
please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
De De

for anyone trying to find the book go to
ebay, and bid.

good luck to all

DE DE