Hi Fans!

Let's backtrack to Columbia. Karen and Richard were assigned a house trailer to use as a dressing room, but upon their arrival no one had a key. Fortunately Bear had brought this younger brother Chris who was small enough to be lifted through a rear window which had been conveniently left open. Consequently Chris made the hero of the day and was given a surprise "reward" that night by Bill Skiles (half of the opening act team). When Bill and Pete left the stage after their act to return for a bow, Bill returned with young Chris instead of Pete! There's never a dull moment when Skiles & Henderson are around, they are indeed true entertainers - on and off stage.

Back in Los Angeles the Carpenters Greek Theater concerts were sold out every night. Mr. Doolittle gave them an opening night party at his palatial home, and fun loving Herb Alpert sent Karen and Richard a most unusual opening night gift in the form of an old battered trumpet that looks as if a ten ton truck had run over it.

The group's 9:00 a.m. Colorado take off flight was detained for an hour when it was discovered the plane had a damaged landing gear. All passengers were transferred to another plane an hour later.

They were duly impressed with Denver's beautiful Red Rocks Theater. Richard said it is comparable to the Hollywood Bowl here in Los Angeles. In sprite of strong winds the terrible traffic condition, the audience was fantastic, and the group really enjoyed playing there. Word soon got around they were rehearsing in the afternoon, and before they knew it they were entertaining about 4,000 people! They caught an early fight out of Denver the next morning, arriving in Los Angeles at 5:00 a.m.

Thanks to their Tahoe engagement, Richard had a rare treat. He was able to drive his new red Ferrari to Lake Tahoe. Their cross country tours seldom afford him this opportunity which he so enjoys.

They were assigned the Sahara Stars House as living quarters during their stay in Tahoe, but couldn't move in until midnight when Tom Jones vacated the premises. Having a chef and maid at their disposal gave the group time for horseback riding, bike riding, water skiing and tennis in between rehearsal sessions. Their leisure time also included a picnic on the shores of beautiful Emerald Bay. Although the weather was perfect, the high altitude affected their throats and breathing, but did not keep them from their musical performances.

A special treat was afforded Karen and Richard when they were invited to meet the U.S. Airforce "Thunderbirds", and watch their air show. The pilots in turn attended one of the Sahara concerts.

The duo one day decide to rent a speed boat and skim the length of colorful, peaceful Lake Tahoe. They were enjoying the jaunt when the tranquillity was suddenly disturbed by a mountain storm which swept down the mountains to the lake, which threatened to overturn their boat. As you can imagine, they headed for shore at top speed!

When they finally took leave of this Tahoe "wonderland", they were advised to take Highway 395 rather than Interstate 5 which they traveled on the way to Tahoe. This way they avoided an 80 car pile-up caused by a very severe dust storm from the dessert sands.

Confirmation has just been received that Karen and Richard will start taping with Robert Young for the Robert Young With The Young Special. The tentative air date schedule for March 1st, 1973.

CHANGES: Raleigh canceled. Charleston date moved to Nov. 20th. All engagements from Nov. 21st through 26th now canceled.

Catch ya next month - EV

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