If you were a celebrity visiting Detroit in the early 1980’s, this restaurant was the place to be if you wanted to hob-nob with other local and visiting celebrities. To some employees, the closest they ever came to the famous guests was parking their cars. One night, an employee mentioned to this two-time Oscar winner how popular he was with all of the car-parks. He responded by taking the time to visit them in their shack, signing autographs and even performing a dance from his most famous role.
Tom Cruise?/Risky Business dance?
ReplyDeleteYeah right he won the Oscar for his impersonation of a leprechaun in “far and away”
DeleteNah he was only nominated a couple times...
ReplyDeleteMust be Anthony Quinn!!
ReplyDeleteAnthony Quinn - Zorba the Greek
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for the Oscar wins, I was going to guess Carlton.
ReplyDeleteCarl's Chop House? The food was heavenly, and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Don't know who the celebrity is but next to Lafayette Coney dogs, it was always my go to in Detroit.
ReplyDeleteAnthony Quinn - Chop House
ReplyDeleteI was gonna say his most famous role was ZTG hands down
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorba_the_Greek_(film)
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet one! Sounds like Mr Quinn gets a thumbs up and a big, "OPA!"
ReplyDeleteAww I love Anthony Quinn.
ReplyDeleteFamous Detroit restaurants from the 80's:
ReplyDeleteCarl's Chop House
Ponchartrain Wine Cellar
London Chop House
Machus Red Fox (from which Hoffa disappeared)
Joe Muer
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Traffic Jam and Snug (my fave)
Whoever this man was, he knew what was important. Appreciate your fans. They are reason you are getting a paycheck. Take time to thank them for thinking so much of you.
ReplyDeletePeter Ustinov
ReplyDeletePatrick Swayze
ReplyDeleteSammy Davis Jr
ReplyDeleteOr Gregory Heine
ReplyDeleteAgree w/ Unknown - plus when you are that famous people at fancy restaurants all probably want something and the car park guys are just happy to see him.
ReplyDeleteMany actors enjoy performing too - that's why they're actors! So it's not crazy to think it was just as fun for him to meet genuine fans.
Swayze won two Oscars?
ReplyDeleteMachus isn't in Detroit.
ReplyDeleteIt's the Chop House.
Gene Kelly
ReplyDeletePlease. There's nowhere in Detroit where you hobnob with visiting celebrities.
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