Dave Draper: The E! True Hollywood Story
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Profile of bodybuilder Dave Draper. Draper, known as the "Blond Bomber," was considered the god of bodybuilders in the 1960s, before Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived on the scene. The program reveals how a skinny kid from New Jersey transformed himself into Mr. Universe and became a poster boy for the
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Profile of bodybuilder Dave Draper. Draper, known as the "Blond Bomber," was considered the god of bodybuilders in the 1960s, before Arnold Schwarzenegger arrived on the scene. The program reveals how a skinny kid from New Jersey transformed himself into Mr. Universe and became a poster boy for the California good life, appearing in such films as the MGM movie "Don't Make Waves," starring Tony Curtis, and guest starring in popular TV programs "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Monkees." His bodybuilding career began to wane in 1968 and Draper struggled with serious drug and alcohol addiction, which ultimately led to a near brush with death. Now married, Draper owns two gyms, has published two books and operates a successful website.
Cast
Jerry Draper
Joe Gold
Leroy Colbert
Penny Draper
Dennis Tinerino
Lou Ferrigno
Dave Draper
Laree Draper
Jack Lalanne
Eddie Giuliani
Phil Crowley
Narrator
Richard H Tyler
Joe Weider
Crew
Joanne Bornstein
Production Manager
Jeanne Dodson
Producer
George Ellis
Camera
Grace Erb
Production Coordinator
Jeremy Fransden
Avid Editor
Wes Gilbreath
On-Line Editor
Kathryn Haraka
Researcher
Mark Harris
Producer
Laticia Headings
Segment Producer
Joshua Helman
Production Assistant
Harold Henderson
Camera
Jesse Lucio
Camera
Bonita Makuch
Avid Editor
Mark Mcdermott
Associate Producer
Jill Searle
Casting
Tim Selders
Audio
Jeff Shore
Executive Producer
Aaron Sonego
Camera
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
