A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others)

buzzsaw · 07-18-2007

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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Ladyfinger · 07-19-2007

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.

gonzo · 07-19-2007

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

ScottMcGowan · 07-20-2007

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!

trishauptown · 07-23-2007

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

07-18-2007	#1
buzzsaw Buzzsaw ROCKS!!! Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: With Keith Roth Posts: 7,497	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 ... More... __________________ A slave to the game I remain . . .

07-19-2007	#2
Ladyfinger Trying to get enough posts to spam a link I'm new! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1	Re: A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others) 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. Last edited by Ladyfinger; 07-19-2007 at 05:44 AM. Reason: addition

07-19-2007	#3
gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Re: A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others) AWESOME first post. Welcome to Oprano. Hope to hear more of these stories. __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

07-20-2007	#4
ScottMcGowan On InterPol's Wanted List Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amsterdam, NL Posts: 107	Re: A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others) 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! __________________ Scott McGowan - New Media Guy Your Choice BV

07-23-2007	#5
trishauptown Members Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sinsinnasty Posts: 231	Re: A Few Words about the Mitchell Brothers (And Others) They sure do deserve more credit then what they get.......RIP!!!! __________________ Let my tight, tasty gash help you collect cash!!! TrishaUptown.com NOW LIVE at That One Progam