First time I went to the Carolina Christmas Opry 11/21/2001 returned 12/31/2004 I just loved it. It truly is awesome. The talent from all the performers. Eric kills me, loved the routines, especially the one with all the initials when he says I wish it was over but it's not. Thank You Calvin Gilmore for starting this and keeping it going. Wish I had the money to go back.
I was privileged to attend the opening in 1986 of the Carolina Opry in a 1000 seat theater in Surfside Beach. I think the cost was $20.00 back then. The talent was very impressive and Bogie was hilarious doing among other things his "12 Days of Christmas" skit. I had free tickets that I won from the radio and invited my good friends Francis and Betty Platt to come with me and Kay, my wife. They all loved it too. So proud of Calvin for where he has taken this wonderful entertainment crew of his. Great memories that I still enjoy even today. David Boccabello
