Frazetta, Eastwood, and The Gauntlet 

Thank you for keeping your grandparents memory alive, Sara, by relating not only a great artist's history, but a wonderful love story, as well.

Clint Eastwood a Frazetta fan! Love it

I grew up reading science fiction books in the 70's and always loved his illustrations. The John Carter covers were especially iconic.

I have been a fan of Frank since the 60s. Good to see her family keeping his legend alive. 👍

You are a credit to your grandfather! Thanks for bringing us those memories!

I love the fact that you're under no delusions about your Grandfather's "Story Embellishments".......Have no idea why this video randomly popped up but I'm glad it did, had me smiling the whole time.

I must have seen hundreds of Frank's works over many years on many books. Always exceptional

You tell a great story and you do it with great enthusiasm. I appreciate the work you put in.

One on my favorite photographs is of Jack Kirby and Frank Frazetta together in front of his Battlefield Earth painting. Saying they are both LEGENDS is a phenomenal understatement.

Thank you for this channel. I'm a retired illustrator and a lifelong fan of your grandfather's work.

Was in art history class, was asked to write a term paper about an artist. I, of course, picked Frank. Was told he was unacceptable because he was a " commercial artist", not a "fine artist". Whatever that's supposed to mean. Took it to the administration, showed that just about everything he painted was used after he painted them for book covers etc., then showed them the documentary about his life, focusing on his museum on his farm, where pretty much all of paintings were displayed. Never sold them, let pictures be taken and used for book covers and what-not. Asked how that was any different from the Mona Lisa or any other "fine" art appearing on book covers etc. Not one of those stuffed shirts could answer. Won the argument, wrote the paper, professor failed it for spite, admin graded it to a B. Tell me what art is or isn't. Frank will never be forgotten, and loved always...

Great video. Eastwood recently sold one of his old houses in CA and it was loaded with cool stuff. He had an arcade machine for Firefox and lots of artwork.

Your Grandfather was and is one of my very favorite artists! Subscribed!

When I think of the art of Frank Frazetta, I immediately think of the numerous Molly Hatchet album covers that featured his works. As for The Gauntlet, it's always been one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies. I'd forgotten that the posted featured a Frazetta original. Thanks for sharing the stories around how that came to be.

I met my best friend from junior high because of your grandfather's first two books. They were so cool that he crossed that forbidden cultural line that exist in all Midwestern schools: a 9th grader willing to be seen talking to a 7th grader (without trying to harass them in some way, naturally). Still friends today.

As one of those lucky kids who grew up during Mr. Frazetta's peak, every Christmas mom and dad would get me either an art book or calendar, my brother however had to one up them one year when he got me a one sheet of The Gauntlet, that one got mounted and decorated my wall for years until sadly a water leak in my apartment during the 90s destroyed it - and stupid me didn't have apt. insurance - that was a hard lesson learned. Still remains one of my "holy grail" Frazetta art lifetime memories.

Mr. Frazetta sounds like my late father. He was very creative in his story telling about his life, and never let something as tedious as consistency get in the way of a good yarn. As I grew up I heard the same tales told over and over, and they always got better and more dramatic as time went on!

I love these stories about Frank and family, keep them coming Sara!

I remember that movie poster! I didn't know Frazetta painted it. The fact that Frank and Clint knew each other and collaborated is very cool! Thanks Sara for sharing those photos and the story. Your grandpa was a cool and unique man.

I have that book. "The Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta" was my reference for developing my techniques. Loved Frazetta. He was a *MAJOR* influence on the way I treated my figures.

The banter in The Gauntlet is great. "Nag,nag,nag!" Always loved that poster as it hung in our neighborhood video rental store. As always, thanks for the wonderful photos in your vids. All the best.

Frank Frazetta was among my favorite illustrators. His works stirred the imagination and inspired me. I count myself fortunate that I came across his art.

The Gauntlet? Great movie, great poster art!

This was really great. I never knew that your grandfather painted the artwork for that poster. You learn something new every day...

Definitely had an impact on me as an artist when I was young in the 70s. Truly a Master of his Art and Craft. Regardless of any stories in the media. Absolutely love and recognize his work anywhere! His style was so unique to him alone. Wonderful to see his Grand Daughter telling the stories from inside the Family!! Truly Priceless!! *Thank You!*

I love your gramps art. The cover of the original Castlevania NES game imitated his work with great love. Frank's work inspired many to step their game up or imitate his grand style

As much as I loved your grandfathers Tarzan and Conan books, the Death Dealer will always be my favorite. Pretty cool about Clint being a fan.

Frazetta, Hildebrandt bros, and Boris were the vanguard artists of fantasy and science fiction paperback cover art and posters in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Sara, it's nice to hear you speak about your grandparents so lovingly. I have no doubt their above smiling down upon you and perhaps a chuckle at what you shared with us about them. Thank you for the wonderful stories!

I cant tell you how many books I read because your grandfather painted the cover. He was my favorite artist. He just had a great talent for capturing both the comedic and serious human form. You could look at his cover understand the heart of movie or book. The talent to capture both a comedic theme and also a heroic action theme was incredible.

Interesting. Frazetta was a huge inspiration for many in the 70's. He seemed to create a unique heroic style that spread to other parts of the world and endures to this day. What made him stand out more was the detailed accuracy which made some photos appear almost like photos. With him you knew you were looking at a real deal great artist. I remember one film, perhaps Conan, that recreated one of his paintings in real life, just for a few seconds. I think it was a man sitting, a woman and maybe a big cat. Very cool.

This is one of my favorite stories about Frank.

Frazetta really captured Clint in the Gauntlet poster. It's fun to imagine what grandpa would've visualized in the movies he turned down. What a great caricature artist too. Ringo Starr is hilarious! Thanks Sara!

Frank did it his way. I respect that. So did many others.

His art helped fuel generations of imagination and expression, as true art should, and still hold sway. Bravo, good sir!

A nice story about a great artist by a fine presenter

Mr. Frazetta was an artistic inspiration to me, as a young artist. Thank you for your channel.

Only met Ellie once but she was one of funniest person I have talked to 😊❤

Still have my original Frazetta book from 75... 11yr old me mowed many a yard to buy that beautiful thing... 😆

What a great story! I love the blend of personal anecdotes mixed with an objective, narrator style voice.

It's one of his greatest pieces! It's really awesome!...I would have loved to see his version of Star Wars!

Great video, Sara! Thanks for sharing this about your grandparents! I'm a freelance illustrator, and your grandfather's work was certainly influenced my own.

Loved Frank's work!

oh i remeber that art so well. mr Frazetta was my artistic hero.

Gets my vote for the best Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke chemistry and one of my favourite action comedies. And great poster art of course!

What a great tale!! Thanks !

Another great segment I missed out on the original distribution of the 1st collected works of Frank Frazetta with the Egyptian Queen cover. I JUST found one second hand in beautiful condition for my Frazetta book collection.

I appreciate the careful attention to detail, including watching out for distortions of individual memories.

What a great video. I like the realistic take on these anecdotes. As someone who literally grew up on Frazetta art, your channel is a real treat.

I always enjoy these stories. You make the artist's life sound so appealing and something to aspire to. I'm sure it wasn't always sunshine and rainbows but I bet it always felt rich and meaningful.

I really appreciate the stories. I always loved Frazetta's art and your information about his art enhances the experience. Thank You

Bravo! You make such great well well-presented clear video essays, they are just as much fun as putting sliced beetroot on toilet seats.

Such an intimate treat, in so many dimensions. Frank’s images leave all words obsolete and incomplete. Beyond a Master of Masters. Other than God, no Creator has created such awe and beauty than Frank Frazetta. Such memorable and unforgettable vistas that we are blessed to behold. 🍸

WOW! Just discovered this channel! Frank Frazetta was, and remains, an art god to me. He inspired me to aspire to excellence in my own work. Thank you for this! Liked, subscribed, and smiling.

Hi Sara, I would pay 20K for one of Frazetta's posters (if I had it) LOL! I did buy a *_Fine art print_* from your store; and can't wait until it gets to the post office (it already has a shipping label created about a week ago, so my anticipation is growing)!🤗 I am going to buy the nicest frame I can find, and put it right next to my bed; so every morning I can't wake up and admire your Grandfathers amazing talent. So proud of you carrying on your Grandfather's legacy with this channel, and all the other work you and your family do!🥰🥰

The gauntlet both the movie poster that Frank did and the movie are unbeatable masterpieces. I'm not on board for a remake of classics.😀

What a legend! Thank you for doing this.

I stumbled on this video. My dad (a graphic artist by trade) owned the Frank Frazetta art book and it was definitely facinating for me as a kid, I wish it would be republished in new editions.

Thank you for this story I recently did a master copy of this painting for my studio wall one of my favorite paintings .

Thanks so much for Frazetta Fridays. It sets me up in a good mood for the weekend.

There was a certain book store I visited frequently in the 1960's and I recall seeing his work on many of the adventure type books there. I wasn't that interested in those books but the art work always caught my eye.

I've recently found your channel. And what a blessing for me! Frank Frazetta IS my absolute favorite artist! I'm 65 now, and I grew up with the art of Frank Frazetta! My favorite painting is "The Silver Warrior", who is being pulled in a sled by a team of polar bears! Your grandfather's art was very animated and action packed! You could almost feel the cold and the power of those tremendous beasts pulling that burly warrior in the battle sled! I really look forward to Fridays with Frazetta girls! Did your grandfather know Robert E. Howard before his passing? With great respect, Andy, Annmarie's husband.

Sara! Appreciate your sharing. I love your grandpa's work. Especially the fantasy pieces of Conan and anything in that genre. Love hearing the personal business side of creative work. As a graphic designer, hearing how he handled being a creative and getting work adds value to me. Yes things are different, but there are things that are transferable, and thus add value now. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for being candor.

Liked and subscribed! So glad this appeared in the recommended videos. Wonderfully told story, thank you for sharing them. I've appreciated Frank Frazetta's art since growing up in the 70's and 80's.

Your grandfather was a definite inspiration for my artistic career. As a kid I recreated Frazetta’s “Dark Kingdom,” which I only knew from the Molly Hatchet classic “Flirtin’ With Disaster” album cover. It was also around that time, I bought the movie poster for “The Gauntlet” that’s still hanging on my old bedroom wall after all these decades. (not too far from Stroudsburg, actually). Thanks for this great video!

Cool I've loved Frank's covers of creepy, eerie and vampirella as well as the conan book covers.

Another interesting special features-like behind the scenes video---as always, way interesting and eloquently showcased by you.🌻

Glad I found your channel! I was that one strange guy in college (early 20's) that had Frazetta posters all over my room! Still a huge fan of his work!

Frank Granddaughter is Absolutely Beautiful Maiden 😍! I've been a High Fan of your Grandfather for a very long time now. His talent is going to be Missed! Clint Eastwood is one of my Favorite Actors and so glad that movie ended up with Clint Eastwood and not the others.

This was delightful! I appreciate you doing these so much. :)

Thank you. That was really interesting. I have a one sheet of that movie and Thunderbolt & Lightfoot, which have a similar vibe. I had never even considered that Mr Frazetta would be involved in posters. The Conan stuff is so iconic. This was fascinating stuff.

Maybe they exaggerated a bit, but to me Frazetta's work was totally worth the U$ 20 Gs...

Love these insights. Love this channel. Thank you Sara.

Great presentation! Always fantastic.

I had no idea he did comedy film posters. Great video!

Fire and Ice was a Movie created by Frank and another guy. I think it came out in the 70s I have it on VHS and DVD . Being 74 years old I was raised on all the Disney movies of Old and all the Western shows that were on in the 50s-60s-and the 70s . I was fortunate enough to have spoken to Frank before He got ill from the thinner he used on his Acrylic paint that eventually killed him , I spoke to His Wife just after he Died. The Phantom was one of my favorite comic books. I have a lot of his pictures that I framed throughout the homes I own. One of my younger brothers was always good at drawing and I have quite a few that are Frank drawings and posters. Disney and Warner Brothers made Excellent productions. The Loss of Frank at such a young age was a loss for Humanity.

Love Frazetta Friday, even if I am 1 week late ;)

Damn, that was GREAT! I'm really loving these videos. Keep 'em coming!

Great stories and memories

Thank u Sara all Learn. So much for u love video keep up great work

I wonder if Clint still has the painting? It was SO cool to see the advert in "the pink" entertainment section of the SF Chronicle when Gauntlet was released. I had the full page advert tacked up on the wall for a while! TY FG!❤❤😎

I used to work at a movie theater. When it closed, we were allowed to take any poster we wanted. Guess which one I chose and still have. Yep!

Thank you Sara

That was fantastic, learned a lot from this. I did work with Bill Gold the movie poster designer to the stars and his main clients were clint and Malpaso while I was there from 1981-89. Keep posting these wonderful tidbits of information and we all will keep watching!

No kidding ! I have some of Frank's stuff. As do a LOT of other people, I'm sure - LOL

Love the stories. Thank you!

Great stuff. I have death dealer tattooed on my arm. Your grandfathers art work is legend! I'm wondering how many artist in print have done parodies of his work?

Wonderful. Thank you.

Brilliant episode Sara, just subbed!

Jesus!! That Starwars poster would have been a big conversation piece...😮

Did you forget about Peacock's Book Three (1978) Feat 'Flashman on the Charge,' 'Serpent,' and 'Aros' among others?? Your RU-vid vids got me to dig out all three that I bought in the '70s

Awesome stuff

Wonderful. Thanks.

Great job on this .

I copied Frazetta’s book cover art for “Downward to the Earth”, in a high school class and got an A. Still have it, unframed. Have the Frazetta book from 1972 too.😀

love these, thank you so much for sharing ❤

This is So Cool I am glad to subscribe to this

Really well explained and detailed this video. Great job on script and narrating these facts.

I really enjoyed this. I remember the movie very well (it came out when I was in college) and especially that poster. I was surprised that your grandfather did so many other movie posters before this, including one for The Busy Body (which I watched for the first time last week). Also surprised to learn that the movie was almost made with Marlon Brando and Barbra Streisand! I've been a big fan of your grandfather's work, especially the book covers he did for Edgar Rice Burroughs novels. Great stuff!

This is great. Hope to visit your museum one day.

Awesome story. I painted the dark warrior on a sheet from Molly Hatchet's album cover in 81 I ove Frank's work. I still have the painting it was pretty good for a kid doing it. I enjoy your stories they are very entertaining.