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Tuesday, October 17; 1989 / University Daily Kansan
Film crew takes up residence in Baldwin Family tells Landon to make himself at home
By Steve Buckner Kansan staff writer
It's been quite a three-month run for Dan and Rhonda Hubbel of Baldwin City.
In early August, Dan Hubbell walked away without a scratch from a motorcycle accident that destroyed his bike.
A few days afterward, their dog was hit by a truck and later died from the injuries.
Then on Aug. 19, a film crew from Hollywood dropped by and said they were interested in using their house
in Michael Landon's television movie, "Where Pigeons Go to Die." Two weeks later, Landon visited the house and decided to use it.
Yesterday, with most of the leaves in their yard turning brown under a sky of gray, the Hubbel's California dreamin' became reality as Landon held court with the media in the remodeled living room before starting to film the movie in the Hubbel's house.
Rhonda Hubbel said they didn't have to be asked twice to use their house when approached by the crew.
came and we let them do anything they wanted," she said. "They just came in, looked at the house and wanted to use it. We were thrilled to have them here.
"We were both here when they
"We were shocked because nothing ever happens in Baldwin or to us. It's going to be something we'll never forget. We've had a great time with the whole thing."
The Hubbel's white, two-story, turn-of-the-century house at 1419 Eighth St. has been transformed into a late '40s setting by the crew of Michael Landon Productions.
Gone are the television set and
other modern conveniences of the late '80s. Instead, a radio set stands in the living room amid black and white pictures of strangers. The kitchen sports a rounded, one-door refrigerator lavatory. A wooden back Plymouth coupe with "40 Kansas plates sits in the drive out back.
"The they said they would put the house back in the same condition or better when they're done," Rhonda Hubbel said. "We get to keep the curtains, dishes and cabinets, but the furniture is all rented."
whole time, but tonight we'll be at a motel because they're bringing in the cameras and mikes," Rhonda Hubbell said.
She said they would earn about $1,500 for their cooperation. The filming is scheduled to take three days.
"We've been staying here the
The family has made a smooth transition to their status as town celebrities. Dan Hubbel, 30, laughed as he said he was called "Hollywood Hubbell!" by his co-workers at UPS. Rhonda Hubbel, 26, mixed comfortably with the crowd of friends, neighbors and media in the yard during the press conference. Their two sons, Michael, 5, and Brian, 2, didn't seem to notice the intruders. Even passers-by don't bother theHubbels.
"Everybody drives by our house and stares, even at night. We don't know what they see. There are no shades here," Rhonda Hubbel said.
KU debaters win top honors at meet
By a Kansan reporter
KU's debate squad surpassed more experienced peers this weekend when it took the top awards at the George R. Pfiuma tournament at Emporia State University.
T thwad received the first-place sweetakes award.
The team of Tim Mahoney, Bishop, Calif., junior, and Matt Roskoski, Shawney junior, won the first place in a national student named seventh individual speaker.
Robert Rowland said he was particularly proud of his 24-member squad because many members were inexperienced.
Rowland said that the squad had competed in six tournaments.
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