Nelson Sullivan's Rendezvous with his Brother in the East Village in 1989 

hes a skizophrenic yay thumbs up now theres millions of them and its considered normal dickhed

with a fish eye lense no less...it's like he was a time traveler.

@@karlhasaidsstuckdownhisass1471 your comment makes NO sense!!

Exactly. Nothing you see people doing today is really a new concept but reinvented with different platforms.

IKR Sooo amazing!!

Mer Dali i don’t even think anyone has asked me that before to be completely honest... everyone has phones now

I said that often in those days when I was out.

Yeah its hella rare

maybe in US but in Europe where I live now sometimes someone asks me what time is it and in Asia where I used to live are the same with Europe...

That hit me when he said that! I was like “wow when was the last time I asked someone or some asked me what the time was.”

justin hernadez you’re missed*

thank you for letting me know that mistake i made. it happens

Sephardic Ladino If you are going to correct somebody, correct them properly please. *you're

his brother marko also died in 2017

@@mike04574Aw

This is as real as it gets to see how it was in 1989. Watching commercials or tv shows from that time doesn’t give a true feel like this video does. This is very similar to todays life maybe just without certain technology. Very thankful to be alive to grab a coffee at a cafe in New York like Nelson is doing. RIP to the legend.

I disagree, Nelson’s brother took the time to visit just to be recorded, he was clearly uncomfortable.

You knew Nelson personally? Don't be sad, be stoked that you were there. I'm stoked that you are here. I was born 10 years too late, and had to go through the '80s as a child! It really bums be out, as I knew I was going to be very late to the party. The '90s were...not the '80s!

I used to live on 7th between A and 1st Ave... but starting in '96. I don't remember that spot. But that cat sign looks familiar. So SO different these days. It's PACKED with people bar hopping. Last time I went over there was almost a decade ago. Great memories.

I know how you feel. ❤🙏🥺

Hey if anyone sees this there's a Facebook group for Nelson, we'd love to keep in touch! facebook.com/groups/604343677166462/?ref=share

@@thesundog8833 Jesus Loves you

Tracy Tondro Also we are so used to instant gratification these days. Recording videos and then posting them and seeing all the “likes” and comments. Or Posting what we do on Snapchat and in a second everyone sees it. It’s amazing to me that he kept this up for years without giving up and thinking wtf am I doing this anyway? No one ever really saw those tapes I’m assuming except for maybe when he made them for the friends that were in the video. But, then again that was enough reason to do it in those days.

Agree!

I know you posted this 4 years ago, but indeed, who could possibly watch just one Nelson video

New York University is now in possession of Nelson's video collection for its archives.

@@musicaltheatergeek79 interesting

@@musicaltheatergeek79 is it the case really?

@@conleytoby1547 www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2013/april/fales-hosts-a-panel-discussion-nelson-sullivan-vlogging-in-the-80s-april-25.html

I agree

caosnside Exactly and life was so much happier back in the day🌞🌞

That's what made everyday an adventure

Yeah , way back then we had all the important numbers memorized.

@@metaparcel Even worse is the person who spends their time admonishing those people.

If that isn't the truth..... I don't know what is.

They caught up with you, Nelson... it just took 30 years!

We all knew our friends numbers from memory back in those days.

It was easy back in the days

Heather Y I still do have them memorized.

I still remember a fair few. Born n 81'. Still know my friends numbers from middle school

I did before cell phones. You had to dial them so many times. You sure knew the important ones in case you were in an emergency without your phone book.

I miss them! :(

The germs tho

+tygersflowerz Nostalgic sad I'd say.

They still have them here in Boston MA. And brockton

@@nickdavis1399 really?! And they actually still service them and everything?? We had a few in my area up but they had not been useable for years..

i think he would be so proud of the legacy he left behind. so many people come to his videos today just to watch how people lived in the 80s.

You was 11 in 1989 but was born in 1999?

@@BigLee93 the 99 in her name is clearly not her birthyear. She joined YT in 2005.

@@BigLee93 dude, did you even read my comment?

@@BigLee93 nevermind

Drew Katchen strangely there are a lot of prophetic things he says in these videos.

If I understand what you are trying to day; "I'm always way out front and everyone is trying to catch up with me" literally and also figuratively speaking since he was breaking ground way way back then in the most humble way possible. years before his time really.

i love when i say us when there's no one here but me

funny i saw this comment right when he said that

fuck.

Who died?? Nelson?? Or his brother?

@@astralfluxaf He died a few months after this video was filmed from a sickness I forget what it was though

@@genesis8284 nigga it was a heart dumbass get better

It was a heart attack. One of his grandfathers died of a heart attack at the same exact age (41), so there's speculation that it may have been a genetic thing.

@@genesis8284 can you tell me the disease is HIV?

It mostly likely had to do with the fact that Nelson was gay.

@@dawsynasay4841 no doubt

And also when he says it’s 10 to 5 but “I don’t know what time it is where you are”, while looking into the camera.

I started full on cringing, hahaha

*Vivian Marie* how come?

musicaltheatergeek79 Cause nowadays if you started filming people without permission they would get defensive or mad.

@@evanmacdonald9632 it's still funny af....don't go around stealing chairs & you'll be alright lol

And, and I bet he knew that in May of 2017, one month after your comment (or is it *two* muahahaha), I would be eating nuts while watching his video. Life is Kale.

no one could have predicted that I would comment right now

David Zucker Nelson is dead. Age 41 when he died.

Cosa Nostra what happened to him? Is there any background on him?

Brandi Cook search Nelson Sullivan on google this guy is already dead.

Me too

Everyone is out there in some way or another. I think that when I look at holiday photos from the 1980's I think I wander what they're doing now. Are they alive or dead

Yes

They dont exist, technically everything outside the range of your senses doesn't exist.

I was alive then, 10 years old in 1989 but I lived in Philadelphia. It's summer so I was probably outside riding my 10 speed bike with my friends. Getting ice cream from the ice cream truck. So, now I'm home with 3 kids, married and watching these videos on RU-vid. I'm 40 now.

……isn’t he AMAZING!!! I see your post was 5 years ago so I’m very late, I just met Nelson like 3 weeks ago!!! But ever since I can’t stay away from him!!! I’ve watched at the least 2 videos every day! It’s like I can’t stop watching! There was something very magical about Nelson. Out of all the characters you meet through his videos, none capture me like he does. And he’s the most “normal”…..you’d think the real flamboyant, loud, drunk, high, or even Ru Paul would be at the top of the list of peop who make you come back and watch but not at all……It’s all Nelson!! Thank you Nelson for real entertainment! Real “Reality t.v.” With out the added scripts and story lines to get more ratings and views! This was real raw and uncut and by far THE MOST entertaining thing for me to watch rather than fb, IG, real house wives, Drag race etc…..not saying they should, but his family could capitalize off this and make a series that would sure be a hit today. O could see graphic tees and all sorts of “Nelson” paraphernalia! I would definitely represent!!

@@lokeylady25 it's also nice to revisit thst time before the internet took over. I can't believe it's been 5 years.

Hello from the future!!!!

me too. so much to love

Me 3 I love seeing New York in the late 80s. I e seen all the videos he's made and thought I'd revisit some today. Nelson was way ahead of time in today's world he'd be a RU-vid 🌟. His wish for a TV show came late but he still got a channel. Rest in peace friend you are missed

@r2d23678 heart attack

А что с ним случилось?

Agreed. Most people just aren't this nice anymore.

Hope that you've found a good friend by now

@@gamma-charge thank u so much! I reconnected with my long lost best friend and we talk everyday and are very close. We both had babies within 2 months of each other. We have so many plans to go to the park, the lake, get coffee, go for walks, etc with our toddlers but unfortunately she lives states away now. I hope we can reconnect in real life soon.

@halcolombo6380 I enjoy my toddler's company more than I enjoy most adult's company. My toddler doesn't judge me or talk sh*t about me behind my back.

I think there was certainly some bad blood between his brother and him.

@@idylledoll From what I've read, the Brother was more of an introverted individual who apparently had a serious problem with Alcohol. Nelson is more extroverted and dabbled with ecstasy and Hemp but not to a degree where it became an issue. Someone pointed out that Nelson may have been displaying PTSD symptoms passive aggressively/just having a bad day. I don't think the Brother was supportive of Nelson when they were growing up and its obvious that the two did not get on, its more than just a personality clash. It's very hard to warm to Marco in this Video, there's just no bond between the two, no warmth and Tom Lori being there with them may have eased tensions. It's actually quite sad to see. Marco passed away in 2017. Tom Lori is still very much alive and painting, his Artwork is still available to purchase online.

@@digitalsoldier3894 Wow, thank you for all the information, good to know. At least Nelson had some great people around him and enjoyed his life.

@@idylledoll Nelson's posthumous success which he quit his job to achieve just 2 days before his death, is manifesting itself to a new form that would bring satisfaction to all those who knew and are fascinated/only learning about Nelson. There is new documentaries on RU-vid about his life, a close friend published a 70 page biography about his years knowing Nelson (the Portapak Prince, on Amazon), Nelson's image appeared on the cover poster of a LGBTQ community documentary on Netflix, featuring compilations of his tapes. People have been visiting Nelson/his family's graves in Kershaw Cemetery alot more and have been taking good care of the grass and gravestones, even leaving flowers...the graves were neglected and bare for years, i think it's because alot of Nelson's friends and family don't visit/have passed on also. There is also currently talks of there being a Motion Picture version of Nelson, it should absolutely be a coen Brothers picture, people have been saying that Adrian Brodie would play Nelson well :) He was the first Vlogger, vlogging 31 years before everyone else since May 1983. Alot of his quotes are prophetical and eerie because of the later relevance behind them. Its even said that the character of Bruce from Family Guy is Based on Nelson, you can understand why when you watch the video of nelson at the Payphone in the Airport when his Delta Flight is delayed... His appearance and even the moment he says, "oh noo" are identical to the character so it does make one wonder. I have also read that Andy Warhol used to frequent Nelson's later home, fifth ninth avenue, back in the 1960s, I believe that this was before Nelson bought the house but I could be wrong as there is footage of Nelson and Andy Warhol in 1986, close up footage that suggest they may have also known each other for years which is another incredible little known fact. In the end, despite his sudden death on his favourite holiday from a genetic heart defect which killed his Grandfather at the same age, he achieved his perfectly documented 735 Episodes of Cable TV on RU-vid for everyone to watch at anytime for free. Whatever way you look at it, his dream came true and we are all better people to have the spirit of Nelson within our lives 💕

@@digitalsoldier3894 The Portopack Prince is a supplement to Gary LeGault's more extensive book, Transfigures. A great book!

What a beautiful comment.

Ditto

Because he was born in the south.

Same!

He seemed like a real nice guy. I think he was just tired overall from waiting and upset Marco was late.

He’s right too. Nelson was human and he always made sure he was on time, he didn’t waste anyones time. Marco clearly was very disrespectful by not showing up on time.

Dude, he's irritable most of the time in this video, lol.

@@ChoctawNawtic4 Marko's showing up late and his mealymouthed ways and manner of talking acted as the original sin for Nelson throughout the video.

He's being a btch in this video.

Nelson was pretty well off. His family comes from "old money". Anyways, he took this filming thing very seriously so I am certain that he bought the best camera available to the average person at that time. And also the best quality film cassettes too. I bet that would be Fuji and/or Sony.

I was born January of 89

You could buy very high quality video tapes back in the day.

@@commentcopbadge6665 I've read up that he got a VHS type camera, and then moved up to an 8mm one.

I was 5 too lol

His older brother is better looking....

And you had to put those things near your mouth, used by thousands of people before you... ugh

szuperrosszarcu and that's the difference between you and my time of people. you're a bunch of softy millenials while we're still tough as nails gen x'rs

dear god. you have a problem with that. ok to send kids into mines for the componant parts of your fucking cell phone but not ok to get off your ass and go use a pay phone. you touch door handles when you go out, yes? you sit on benches and seats? get a grip of yourself and respect people's memories that have nothing to do with you or your lame ass fear of germs.

yeh and they're so ready to use words such a 'ugh' cos they just love to disapprove of everything!

I'll bet it sucked. Thankfully for the technology of today.

I noticed that too and I've been wondering if he ever had the chance to see these videos. It would have been very nostalgic for him and hopefully comforting to see his brother.

NYChick101 Yeah I wonder too now. I wonder also if nelsons passing made him return and stay in South carolina. I think they were close. You can tell by nelson being upset that he was late. I love his personality !

I think anyone who had the chance to meet Nelson was lucky. His personality is so loving and interesting.

Hey there's a Facebook group for Nelson, we'd love to keep in touch! facebook.com/groups/604343677166462/?ref=share

It's a brothers thing. Brothers that are as different as can be but want to hang out now and then thing. I'm the same age as Nelson was in this video and my only brother is 2 years younger and like the Sullivans, we are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to personality and social circles. The way they weren't too talkative even though it was only two of them reminds me of my brother and I so much. lol And like these two we live in the same city but only see each other every 2 or 3 months or so. But in this video there were parts definitely cut out or just wasn't filmed during their dinner so who knows. Maybe it was a silent meal or maybe there was some chit chat.

Yes totally different personalities. Read Mark Sullivan Obituary south carolina march 2017. His brother was a attourney in New york.

His brother was a Libra.

Tommie Gallegos thanks

Mahler7 That explains it. So am I.

Not really, he thought people were entitled then….

Everyone before now, was born in the wrong time.

🤣

Ahh siblings lol

@Lisa McFarland he knew he was diagnosed with something i feel like and didn't want to burden his friends and family.

Very possible. All the men passed by 45 on his father's side. His brother is one of the two longest living individuals in his entire family.

You're right!! I totally forgot that was a thing. You reminded me that back in the day, when cellphones weren't everywhere, we had nothing else to do but watch what other people were doing.....

and your generation is styled like our cultures fucking weird

Nice observation. Yeah, people paid attention to their surroundings unlike today, just staring at their phones.

It’s true

Or you wrote them down

Yes

So true. Very sweet observation ❤

Hey there's a Facebook group for Nelson, we'd love to keep in touch! facebook.com/groups/604343677166462/?ref=share

DeaDHeaD420 I think we all feel the same.

Global MusicFamily Dose anyone know if his family is aware of all his Fab Vids??? Also if he is buried in his hometown? I would go visit if someone could tell me. Much luv to all!

famous21me I'm presuming he's laid to rest in New York as that's where he died. As for the videos its Larry Tee and Jon (Lahoma) that upload them as far as I'm aware. I would imagine his mother etc are no longer with us. As for his brother I really don't know. Maybe a google search would give you some answers ☺

Global MusicFamily I've research and nothing but his school he attended in North Carolina before moving to N.Y.. If u c or hear anything would u plz let me know here? I'd b so greatful!!! Plus I can't find the full film that was make of all his flims/work. Some say he own a hair salon on Fire Island. I believe that story. To the best of my knowledge His friend Richard "Dick " is the one posting these vids. I love the vid of him and Lahoma getting pull by NYPD. lol...That don't these days..it's so funny. I'm in N.C where r u in the world? ??

famous21me I'm in the UK. Ah right I wasn't sure who was doing the uploads. I just love having this view of New York and bits of Atlanta in the 80s. I was born in 77 and although I was just a child and have never visited New York I still feel a connection.

He's cool I bet u he even filmed himself having sex

what the name of video?

@@rumenok It was the very last video posted. "Nelson Sullivan's 39th Birthday: Nelson Goes Home Alone."

Yeah pretty funny. It looked like the people took his brother's chair so their dog could sit on it.

You're Jennifer ...?

🤔

He died in 2017 his brother

@@imadeyoureadthis1500 that’s why she said obituary...

It's South Carolina, everyone's related.

Truly