Daryl Morris discusses growing up in Las Vegas and his love of acting.
Daryl Morris is a native of Las Vegas. Born in 1961, he is one of three sons born to Paula and Bobby Morris. He recalls his childhood of the 1960s and 1970s with great fondness of the fast friendships formed within the Jewish community. His day job is in insurance, but his great love is for acting. He tells of being smitten at the age of 11 and taking acting lessons as a youngster and then later studying with actor Jeff Goldblum. He has an impressive list of films in which he has appeared, including the opening scene of Mall Cop 2. He enjoys voice-over acting and teaching acting classes. He also tells about his Navy service, attending UNLV, and coming to settle in Las Vegas-the place he calls home. Daryl also participated in the January 31, 2016, Growing Up Jewish in Las Vegas panel discussion for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.
Pamela and Steve Grogan met via Match-dot-com and married in 2004. They purchased a house in Scotch 80s with its own colorful history and enough storage for Pam’s extensive collections of cookbooks and cooking supplies. In Scotch 80s Pam has made a name for herself as a cook and hostess, and Steve serves as president of the Scotch 80s Owners Association. In this interview, the couple discuss their house, their neighborhood, urban pressures, and methods of maintaining atmosphere and traffic flow in a neighborhood they have grown to love. Pam moved to Las Vegas from Lockport, Illinois, with some friends in 1999. She had sparked her passion for cooking and cookbooks in Illinois, and in Las Vegas she developed both interests further when she began working as assistant manager for Sur La Table cooking store on the Las Vegas Strip. Steve became interested in Las Vegas after he advised the campaign committee to pass legalized gambling in Colorado and became the first executive director of the Colorado Gaming Owners Association. He left Denver for Las Vegas in 1989 after pursuing successful political and entrepreneurial careers in his former city.
The view of the Death Valley Express featuring Pop Squires and Ed Von Tobel for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "Las Vegas - Helldorado Parade. Pop Squires wearing hat (in wagon). In front of Squires - Ed Von Tobel. Kell Houssels, rear of party? [6/5/79 - J. Down]."
Horseback riders parading down a street for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "(left to right) 1.) ? 2.) ? 3.) Glen Jones (former sheriff) 4.) James Cashman, Sr. - ID by J. Down 06/05/79." Individual Creator credit goes to Nulty.
The view of a pageant for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "Mrs. C. P. Squires in center - facing song leader. Helldorado 1948."
A view of the Helldorado Committee in Las Vegas, Nevada. Description given on an accompanying piece of paper: "Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, "Help Us Write History" July 18, 1982. 1.) Source: Pollaid Dudley, 453-6053 (l-r back row) 2.) Jim Cashman (fourth) suggests that we get in touch with Berkely bunker to get him to help identify photos."