tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post6999979734436079965..comments2024-03-22T14:59:09.847-07:00Comments on O.C. History Roundup: Bud Hurlbut (1918-2011)Chris Jepsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-64871276518620969082011-12-21T12:31:37.412-08:002011-12-21T12:31:37.412-08:00He was 92. Im his next door neighbor and friend of...He was 92. Im his next door neighbor and friend of over 30 years. I never paid as much attention to his achievements in the business world, as I did him and his wife Lou. He was a born story teller and I can remember most of them to this day. Lou was just as dear to me as Buddy and I was crushed when he told me she past away back in 2004. I dont know anybody besides myself that can say they used to play catch with Buddy Hurlbut after school as a child. We used to pitch pennies against the curb from time to time as well. Yes he was great at that too!!! Love Rainman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-55925160604405690522011-01-13T16:51:03.131-08:002011-01-13T16:51:03.131-08:00One of my Brothers who knew and did odd jobs for B...One of my Brothers who knew and did odd jobs for Bud was given company shares in his trust and didn't even know it until they contacted him. Wow!!! What a guy to look at for the "little guy"!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-82101230841579858242011-01-08T21:11:19.822-08:002011-01-08T21:11:19.822-08:00What a great tribute to Bud, Chris!
I had the plea...What a great tribute to Bud, Chris!<br />I had the pleasure of freelancing for him for roughly 7 years. I was just informed today of his passing from a loyal employee of his. <br />My heart is heavy today and I am very sad about his passing. Although he was in his early 90's, he was still as sharp as a whip.<br />I feel very honored and proud to have known him! He will definitely be missed!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381095413273606927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-64730401205912006242011-01-08T10:10:11.826-08:002011-01-08T10:10:11.826-08:00An amazing legend. Do they make guys like this any...An amazing legend. Do they make guys like this any more?<br />Bud brought a lot of joy to countless people.doug mcintoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-83047523191693660142011-01-08T09:29:06.226-08:002011-01-08T09:29:06.226-08:00I enjoyed the images you posted Chris. They also s...I enjoyed the images you posted Chris. They also show Bud and Walter as great collaborators having some "hard fun". This reminds me of Walt and Roy in that Roy provided the fiscal means for Walt to grow his ideas. Walter Knott had a need and Bud filled that. He gave Bud a chance to play in his world famous "berry patch" and grow his ideas right there in the shadow of Disneyland. What a great time they must have had. No lawyers, focus groups, or movie franchises to tie in. Just handshakes and ideas. I got my start at 21 with no experience as a theme designer. The farm gave me a shot when WED and others rejected me. It was a family owned culture that was open to ideas and I believe that Bud's success paved the way for others like me to have an audience. Bud was tapped by Marion to help me and had the precious trust of the family. He was a humble and generous man with a loyal staff to support him. As much as I knew and miss Bud, I also miss the incredible "incubator" that Knott's was and the great projects that came out of it. I wish there were more places like that for ideas to organically grow. Great tribute to Bud, thank you.<br /><br />Eddie SottoDr Bitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292579927503536511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-41409957290794545752011-01-08T08:12:22.803-08:002011-01-08T08:12:22.803-08:00I was at the event in La Crescenta, and was thrill...I was at the event in La Crescenta, and was thrilled to be sitting behind Bud!Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-31822461379860800702011-01-07T21:27:54.315-08:002011-01-07T21:27:54.315-08:00I have a good source telling me he died at age 93....I have a good source telling me he died at age 93. I have another good source telling me he was born in 1918 (which is why I added the date to the header today.) I'd be happy to get something definitive to settle the discussion, but I'm not sure a post from an anonymous source is much of a tie-breaker.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-38228856582947418892011-01-07T20:50:33.810-08:002011-01-07T20:50:33.810-08:00He was 92 not 93.
June 13, 1918
You don't rou...He was 92 not 93.<br />June 13, 1918 <br />You don't round up when a person passes away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-45290793606836399922011-01-07T15:31:38.866-08:002011-01-07T15:31:38.866-08:00Thanks Chris - excellent tribute.Thanks Chris - excellent tribute.Chris Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759410855891198273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-78817021894877742992011-01-07T10:56:22.536-08:002011-01-07T10:56:22.536-08:00I've been getting a lot of email about Bud tod...I've been getting a lot of email about Bud today, including this from my friend Chris Merritt, author of the excellent history, Knott's Preserved:<br />____________<br /><br />Apparently, Bud Hurlbut passed away in his sleep last night. I'm very sad - but he lived a truly amazing life, and obviously, was a great help to all of us who worked on the Knott's Preserved project.<br /><br />He was a titan of the industry, and I will surely miss him.<br /><br />Best,<br />Chris Merritt<br />Art Director Dreamworks ZoneChris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-75483159165228295962011-01-07T10:40:44.959-08:002011-01-07T10:40:44.959-08:00Amazing article! Bud you will be missed.Amazing article! Bud you will be missed.Matthew Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-90458749810504233642011-01-07T10:30:43.950-08:002011-01-07T10:30:43.950-08:00Great tribute with well-chosen photos.Great tribute with well-chosen photos.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093529329247668870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-5560714193281923522011-01-07T07:17:14.425-08:002011-01-07T07:17:14.425-08:00Great post and once again, I learned a lot!Great post and once again, I learned a lot!Connie Morenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112860706520621190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-6066210051654574682011-01-07T06:09:10.827-08:002011-01-07T06:09:10.827-08:00A great tribute for a great man. Thank you, Chris....A great tribute for a great man. Thank you, Chris.outsidethebermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272382432824523809noreply@blogger.com