A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others)
 

I never knew Jim Mitchell or his brother Artie. I’m really too young, even if it was just a few days ago that Jim died. Truth is, I’m not sure that I’d really want to know them, though. In many ways, I have a job because of them but I know that the road that they walked was not an easy one. It was a road full of bail money, court costs, attorney fees, harassment, and headaches. It’s not a life I’d ever want to lead. I’m not strong enough. Frankly, if I had to ...

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I worked for Jim and Art during a time of great change for both them personally(Artie's escalating behavior, Jim and his right hand manager picking up Art's slack), and for the industry(porn movie theatres closing all about the country w/ the advent of the VCR). If you are a woman working the stage I feel for you that you did not get a taste of what these guys were all about. Jim had a printing press in the basement of the theatre and independently published "The War News", a lefty paper. Yes, there were countless trials and lots of attorney fees, we owe a debt to the Mitchells who did truly believe in and support the first amendment. Less well known than Flynt but the patriotism, love of the constitution, and the fight and will in these men made them admirable and interesting. Hunter was not a night manager, as you will read- he hung out playing poker as did R. Crumb, various musicians, artists, people who cared about life. He was the most progressive employer I ever had, having worked in several fields in different parts of the country. He built the most upscale club in perhaps the country, was interested in the women as individuals- held STD workshops for the girls, etc. Yeah, he was one of the good guys. Yes, he shot his brother- but no one doubts how much they loved one another. The day he shot Art an era was over, only now it is put to bed. RIP Jim and Art, together, again.

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AWESOME first post. Welcome to Oprano. Hope to hear more of these stories.

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Ladyfinger, thanks for those insights. I learned more about the Mitchell brothers from that post than any of the half-assed articles I've read. Thanks a million and I hope you enjoyed my article! :okthumb:

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They sure do deserve more credit then what they get.......RIP!!!!