Merry Christmas Everyone!  It’s me, Homer Lee wishing you & yours only the best this holiday season!  Branson is bursting with the Christmas spirit everywhere you look!  I’m in my 31st season at Silver Dollar City & right now I play ‘Clarence Peabody’ – Santa’s helper.  Remember, “What Ho-Ho wants, Ho-Ho gets!”  You can find me at at SDC every day they are open & that’s only 5 more days! December 26th-30th.   (Check the ‘Personal Appearance’ page)

A lot of folks ask me many questions about what is going on in Branson so I have a special page called ‘Holiday Things To-Do’ – check it out!

I have written, produced, & star in 2 shows at Big Cedar Lodge this December.  It’s my 2nd year to be in their Christmas tree lighting show with my good friend, Amy Chamberlain.  It’s called ‘Catch the Spirit of Christmas’.  We play ‘Delmar’ & ‘Lu Donna Slinger’ at Big Cedar for the holidays & they are joined by Santa himself to light the Christmas tree.  There are all sorts of activities for the whole family & live music too!  This is open to the public & there is no charge!  And the 2nd show was Big Cedar’s version of ‘A Christmas Carol’.  It was a wonderful show & progressive meal unfolding in 3 historic locations at Big Cedar.  The last performance was December 18th, but we had such wonderful feedback they may do it again next year!

Christmas Lights!  Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights is something to see!  It is a drive-thru animation display that will carry you into the very heart of Christmas. The Trail winds its way through the historic 160-acre homestead and will take you down the famous “Trail that Nobody Knows How Old” into a holiday wonderland.

Open from dusk to 10:30pm every night through the end of the year.  5586 W. Hwy. 76  Branson, MO.  1-877-368-3782

BOOK ME!  That’s right, you can have ‘Homer Lee’ or any of my characters at your Christmas party or social function!  Book now dates are limited.

If you can’t book me, buy me!

Christmas is around the corner so don’t forget to get my double DVD set celebrating my 25 years in show business!  Well, it’s 31 years now!  A great stocking stuffer!  It’s on SALE now!  Instead of $25.00 plus shipping & handling, it’s only $20.00 with FREE shipping & handling!  You’ll SAVE $9.00!

Speaking of gifts…  Don’t forget if you missed seeing the new documentary, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’ that was released in theatres last summer, it will be out in DVD on December 14th & yes, I’m in it!  It’s a great stocking stuffer also!

I spent the day with Joan 1 year ago last February when they were filming her.  This film is rated R due to strong language but, what a revealing look into the life of the hardest working person I have ever known.

This is my 13th season with my own TV show on ‘The Vacation Channel’ as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’ – check out my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for the 5 times that this hour-long show is aired daily.  Please check my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for the exact times.

Speaking of TV…  The world lost a wonderful man & very talented performer this month, Mr. Leslie Nielsen.  I was fortunate to make a movie with him in 1982.  Here are a couple of photos that he signed for me.

Look for me on Facebook…

As Terry Wayne Sanders…

As Ada Mae…

Or as Terry’s Tour Guide!

My family keeps very busy too & I’m very proud of them!  My wife sells Real Estate & you can reach her at dedesanders.com for all your Real Estate needs!

Our 2 sons work hard too.  Both Austin & Evan work at The Shepherd of the Hills play May-October.  The oldest, Austin is a cave guide in Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City.  He has a heavy metal band called ‘Snake Fighter’ & they do gigs where ever they are booked!

I write a little for Elegant Living Magazine which can be found under that same name on Facebook as well.

Thanks for dropping in & stay tuned for more up-dates.  Pray for our armed forces as they continue day & night to protect us & our freedoms in this great land called The United States of America!  God bless you & yours!

Always, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

It’s me, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders wishing you & yours the best this holiday season. Now that Thanksgiving is over I can say with full gusto, “Merry Christmas!” We love Thanksgiving & there’s so much to be thankful for – especially friends like you!

Branson’s salute to our amazing Veterans was stupendous with GREAT weather too!  Thank a Vet today!

Books… The Herschend families, Jack & Sherry & Peter & JoDee will be at SDC this coming Saturday, December 4th,  signing a new book celebrating Silver Dollar City’s 50 years!

Speaking of books...  BOOK ME!  That’s right, you can have ‘Homer Lee’ or any of my characters at your Christmas party or social function!  Book now dates are limited.

I entertained a large group of Veterans November 2nd with my good friend, Jack McDowell, on Hwy. 86 at the Ozark Mtn Community Church.  We had a great time!

Sunday, November 7th, I helped the First Baptist Church of Forsyth celebrate their 50th Anniversary as ‘Barney Fife’ from 12-noon -1 PM & then I was off to SDC!

Silver Dollar City’s Christmas Fest runs until December 30th!

I’m there playing ‘Clarence Peabody’ in the Carousel Barn AKA Kringle’s Krossing as Santa’s assistant!  2 PM – 9 PM.  Remember, Silver Dollar City is ONLY open Thursday – Sunday!  That means they are CLOSED Monday – Wednesday  EXCEPT TODAY Wednesday, November 24th.  They are OPEN 1-9.  This is my 31st season there & have enjoyed the opportunity meeting & entertaining literally millions of people!

Don’t forget, if you were born or married in 1960 you get a FREE season pass!  You can’t buy free!

I’ll be back at Big Cedar Lodge doing not 1, but 2 shows there!  The first show is my return to do their Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 4th, 11th, 18th, & 24th. A whole new ceremony playing a new character, Delmar Slinger!  The second show is Big Cedar ‘A Christmas Carol Live Broadcast’ where I will play multiple characters, also on December 11th & 18th.

Big Cedar Lodge is putting its own twist on the traditional ‘Christmas Carol’ story. Be entertained by local actors performing this holiday story while highlighting some of Big Cedar’s own history and ghost tales. You’ll experience the story while enjoying a progressive dinner at Big Cedar Lodge.  Call 417-335-2777 for reservations.  Seating is very limited for this show 2-hour show.

Christmas is around the corner so don’t forget to get my double DVD set celebrating my 25 years in show business!  Well, it’s 31 years now!  A great stocking stuffer!  It’s on SALE now!  Instead of $25.00 plus shipping & handling, it’s only $20.00 with FREE shipping & handling!  You’ll SAVE $9.00!

Speaking of gifts…

Don’t forget if you missed seeing the new documentary, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’ that was released in theatres last summer, it will be out in DVD on December 14th & yes, I’m in it!

I met with Joan 1 year ago last February when they were filming her.  This film is rated R due to strong language but, what a revealing look into the life of the hardest working person I have ever known.

This is my 13th season with my own TV show on ‘The Vacation Channel’ as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’ – check out my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for the 5 times that this hour-long show is aired daily.  Please check my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for the exact times.

My family keeps very busy too & I’m very proud of them!  My wife sells Real Estate & your can reach her at dedesanders.com for all your Real Estate needs!

You can keep-up with me on Facebook at Terry Wayne Sanders & I write a little for Elegant Living Magazine which can be found under that same name on Facebook as well.  Look for one of my favorite characters, ‘Ada Mae‘ on… yes, you guessed it Facebook!

Thanks for dropping in & stay tuned for more up-dates.  Pray for our armed forces as they continue day & night to protect us & our freedoms in this great land called The United States of America!  God bless you & yours!

Always, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

Happy October!  It’s me, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders here in Branson, MO.  I can’t believe we’re this close to the end of 2010 & I’ve never been this busy!

I had the time of my life Thursday, October 28th, hosting ‘Chocolate Extravaganza‘ at the Radisson Hotel from 6:30 PM – 8 PM as ‘Homer Lee’!  This was a fundraiser for the Dream Team of Hospice Compassus. The Dream Team helps facilitate “end of life” wishes for Hospice patients. There will be vendors, a chocolate contest, chocolate samples, a silent auction & lots of entertainment. ALL proceeds went to the Dream Team. Contact Ginger Harrison at Hospice Compassus (417-335-2280) if you would like to support this great cause!

“Trunk or Treat’ at the Faith Lutheran last Sunday night, the 24th, went over EXTREMELY well!  I played ‘Homer Lee’ – hosting this annual event for the 4th year in a row!  Great weather & a great crowd!  I can’t wait until next year!

Our sympathies to the Presley family in the loss of Mr. Lloyd Presley.  The Music City is in mourning as a Branson legend passes away.  Family members say Lloyd Presley died around 4:30 PM on Saturday, October 23rd.  He was 86 years old and battled Alzheimer’s disease.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Center on Highway 248 in Branson. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m., also at the Tri-Lakes Center, with burial at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to Skaggs Medical Center Foundation.

This is my 31st season as a comedic personality performing day & night ALL over Branson as well as personal appearances everywhere else!

I had a GREAT time playing ‘Joan Rivers’ on the red carpet, Saturday, October 2nd at the Chateau on the Lake at 9 PM for ‘Party With the Stars’  It was open to the public & everyone had a grand time.  Here’s a photo of me with Jewel & Nevelle.

I’m in my 31st year at Silver Dollar City – I play 5 characters a day there over the entire 56 acre 1800s theme park!

This is the final month for their ‘Fall Harvest Craft Festival’ & what a tremendous festival it has been!  It’s SDC’s 50 anniversary so, if you were born in 1960 or married in 1960 you get a FREE season pass!  Just bring proof of said occasions & ta-da…  You get in FREE!  You can’t buy FREE!

Here’s who you might see me playing there this merry month of October…

What a way to make a living huh?

Of course this is my DAYTIME job – 5 days a week Wednesday – Sunday but…

6 nights a week, Monday – Saturday, I am in The Shepherd of the Hills play where I perform as 2 different characters.  The play is now closed for the 2010 season but, I plan on being there next year!

That’s right, I play ‘Doc’ & ‘Ollie’ in America’s largest outdoor drama, ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ play!  It’s a family affair because, my wife & our 2 sons also work there.  The last performance for 2010 was Saturday, October 23rd.  This show is HOT!

Don’t forget about their newest attraction at the Shepherd of the Hills homestead, ‘Vigilante’ a zip-rider from Inspiration Tower!  I love it & you will too!

This is my 13th season with my own TV show on ‘The Vacation Channel’ as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’ – check out my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for the 5 times that this hour-long show is aired daily.

I’m in rehearsals right now for Big Cedar’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony called ‘Catch The Spirit’ & I’m producing & staring in a Christmas murder mystery that you can enjoy at Big Cedar as well!

I’ll be back NEXT year at Big Cedar as ‘Deputy Birdie Tweedle’ hosting an hour-long campfire wagon ride too!

My family is as busy as I am & that makes me proud!  My wife Dede, is a Realtor.  She was born at Skaggs Hospital so she knows this town inside & out so contact her at dedesanders1@aol.com for the best deals you’ll ever find!

Our oldest son, Austin is going to be 20 years old on December 7th & it’s like “Father like son” with him…  He’s going to college, this is his 3rd season as a cave guide at Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City, he does the lights & sound at Shepherd of the Hills play, & he has his own band called ‘Snake Fighter’ that tours… a lot!

Evan, our youngest son, who turned 15 in August is in the 9th grade, he also does the lights & sound at Shepherd of the Hills play, he’s in the Branson High School marching band, & loves to skateboard!

I make many personal appearances that you can catch me at or if you’d like for me to perform for your organization, family get-together, Christmas party, or whatever the case may be…  BOOK ME!  Contact me at Mrheha@aol.com & I’ll be there for you!

Don’t forget if you missed seeing the new documentary, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’ that was released in theatres this summer, it will soon be out in DVD & yes, I’m in it!  I met with Joan 1 year ago last February when they were filming her.  This film is rated R due to strong language but, what a revealing look into the life of the hardest working person I have ever known.

Thanks for dropping in & I really do look forward to seeing you here in Branson!  I appreciate all of you being such a wonderful support group for me & my family over these 31 years.

God bless you, God bless our troops/members of the armed services, & God bless America!

Always, your buddy,

Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

It’s the last day of September, can you believe it!?!  Silver Dollar City is celebrating their Fall Harvest Craft Festival now & it’s AMAZING!  This is my favorite season & this festival certainly sets the mood & shows some of the best crafters old & new alike this year!

I had a ball Sunday night as ‘Barney Fife’ at the 8th Annual Gospel Music Award Show.  It was open to the public & a black tie affair.

October 2nd I will be on the red carpet as Joan Rivers for the 2nd annual ‘Party with the Stars’.  This is your chance to meet some of the best entertainers in Branson & party till the cows come home. (This means I WON’T be in the Shepherd of the Hills play on Saturday, October 2nd)

“Party with The Stars” Saturday, October 2, 2010

Branson Community Celebrates 50 Years of Family Fun

Saturday, October 2, 2010, will be the night to “Party with The Stars”. The party begins at 9:00 pm at the Chateau on the Lake Resort.

The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (The Branson Show League) invite the public and everyone who lives and/or works in Taney or Stone County to join us as we “Celebrate 50 Years of Live Music Shows and Family Fun with Shepherd of the Hills and Silver Dollar City”…and the people who made it all possible!

For complete details go to www.PartyWithTheStars.com.

I had a GREAT time helping out Jerry’s kids for the MDA last month.

The BIG Shepherd of the Hills auto show was a major success!  Over 800 cars & memories to last a lifetime!  Thanks to ALL of the Shepherd of the Hills employees & volunteers too!  Cooler weather now & that’s a blessing!

It’s September & it’s cool here in Branson!  I should know, this is my 31st season in this amazing Ozarkian town.  I’ve been in many shows as well as on TV, at theme parks, & any venue that asks me to perform there!

This is my 31st season to perform at Silver Dollar City!  I’m very proud of my work there to entertain literally millions of people over those years.  I’m one of the ‘Image Characters’ there & I play 4-5 characters a day over the entire 56 acre 1800s theme park.  Here are a few of them…

Silver Dollar City is celebrating their 50th Anniversary ALL season long!  If you were born in 1960 or got married in 1960 – you get a FREE season pass for the 2010 season!  You can’t buy FREE!  Just bring proof of either to the ticket booth & you have saved a lot of money!

Many people don’t know that The Beverly Hillbillies taped 5 episodes there at Silver Dollar City in 1969!  I do, it’s the only year that my family didn’t vacation there.  My dad said, “Oh we can’t go down there.  Why there’s probably 3,000 people there!”

For 2010 they have a new ride that is a lot of fun & you will get soaked on it, I know because I did ride it & it felt so good!  It’s called ‘Tom & Huck’s River Blast’ & it’s a must-do when you are there!

You can find me at Silver Dollar City 5 days a week.  Check my ‘Personal Appearances’ page for days & times of ALL my jobs!

This is my 4th season to be in ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ play!  It’s their 50th Anniversary too!  This is the largest outdoor drama in America filled with spectacle, horses, mules, they burn a log cabin, a wonderful love story, & comic relief… some of that from me.  I play 2 characters in the play, ‘Doc’ who’s catch-phrase is “What would Sarah & the girls say?” & ‘Ollie’ the city-slicker want-to-be.  I’m in the play EVERY night they have a show!  That’s right, 6 nights a week!  The play is ‘dark’ (Closed) on Sundays.  I have ‘Buy 1 – Get 1 FREE’ passes too.  Please, e-mail me at Mrheha@aol.com if you’d like some for your visit to America’s largest outdoor drama, ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’!

Friday, August 6th was the ‘Official’ 50th Anniversary show!  We had over 1,000 guests & many former cast-members there.  We ended the show with our usual salute to the veterans, then an amazing fireworks display & invited everyone in attendance to come down for FREE cake & ice cream on the set!  Truly one of the most incredible nights/moments for the Shepherd of the Hills.

“I’d rather have a moment of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.”

Don’t forget about Shepherd of the Hills newest attraction located at their ‘Inspiration Tower’, it’s called ‘Vigilante’!  It’s a ‘Zip-Rider’ & I love it!  So does ‘Doc’ from the Shepherd of the Hills play!

It’s great fun & the BEST priced ‘Zip-Line’ in the area & if you are a ‘local’ – tell them, it’s even better!

This is my 13 year with my very own hour-long TV show on The Vacation Channel!  I play ‘Terry the Tour Guide’ & I give you a guided tour about town & the surrounding area filled with GREAT information to make your vacation even more memorable!

I just taped a commercial for The Branson Chamber of commerce & had a ball there.

If you like to get back to nature & enjoy a classy/rustic place to stay while on vacation, checkout ‘Big Cedar Lodge’!  I’m ‘on-call’ there too.  From time to time I host a campfire wagon ride as ‘Deputy Birdy Tweedle’.

Call to see when I’m there, 417-335-2777.  Also you will find me there this Christmas season too!  More about that as the season gets closer.

I just made my final appearance at the Baker Creek Seed Company in Mansfield, MO. for the 2010 season but, they are still having their big festivals the 1st Sunday of every month ALL year long, January-December!  I played many characters there too!

Even with ALL of my jobs, I am so blessed to make personal appearances where ever anyone wants me.  If you have a special occasion coming up & want quality entertainment – let me know!  Just e-mail me at Mrheha@aol.com & we’ll make it happen for a time that no one will every forget!  ‘Ada Mae’ has a lot of ‘former boyfriends’ who’d love to see her again!   Joan Rivers would love to enlighten your company party too!  Or whomever you’d like to have!

Speaking of Joan Rivers…  Her new documentary has been released to theatres all across America, it’s wonderful!  It’s called, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’.

Plus, I’m in it too!  Yes, I spent the day with the REAL Joan 1 year ago & the film crew was with her so…

Please remember this film is for mature audiences because it has adult language.

Thanks for dropping by to check-in on me, ‘Homer Lee’.  I’ve been so blessed over these 31 years & plan on many, many more!  Always look at my ‘Personal Appearances’ page because it is constantly up-dated.  You can keep up with me on Facebook at Terry Wayne Sanders also!

My wonderful wife keeps as busy as I do, she’s a Realtor with Tri-Lakes Realty & you can reach her at dedesanders1@aol.com.

Our sons are like their parents & working all of the time, Austin our oldest is a college student, he does the lights & sound for Shepherd of the Hills play, this is his 3rd as a cave guide in Marvel Cave at Silver Dollar City, & he has his own heavy metal band called ‘Snake Fighters’ & they just completed a t 10 day tour in 3 states.

Evan is a busy young man & is in the 9th grade this fall, he does the lights & sound also at The Shepherd of the Hills play, & he mows yards.  Evan just turned 15 on August 22nd!

God bless you & yours, pray for our armed forces who protect us day & night.

Always, your pal,

Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

Howdy friends!  July is HERE & what a time to come to Branson for your vacation!  So much to see & do.  I should know I have 5 plus jobs here in the area.  Many new shows & attractions to check-out when you are here too.

This is my 31st season with Silver Dollar City & speaking of celebrating…  They are celebrating their 50th anniversary ALL year long!  If you were born in 1960 or if you were married in 1960 you get a FREE season pass!  Just bring proof of your birth (1 pass) or marriage (2 passes) to any ticket booth & they will issue you your FREE season passes!  You can’t buy FREE!

I play several characters all day long over the entire 56 acre park!  I am off on Sunday & Monday so you won’t find me there on those days.  Here are some of the characters you might see me as…

They also have a new ride in celebration of their 50th anniversary.  It’s called ‘Tom & Huck’s River Blast’  You WILL get wet!

7 nights a week you will find me in The Shepherd of the Hills play!  They are also celebrating their 50th anniversary!  It is America’s largest outdoor drama filled with spectacle.  I love this show because the book, ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ by Harold Bell Wright, it the cause of tourism in Branson!  Plus, I get to work with my family at the show.  This is our oldest son’s 9th season.  Austin started out as ‘Little Pete’ & now he does the lights & sound.  Evan is in his 6th season, he also started out as ‘Little Pete’.  For a while we had Pete & Re-Pete!  Now he does many jobs, lights/sound, props, usher, & ‘Little Pete’.  My wife Dede plays a couple of roles in this amazing production, including ‘Mrs. Wheeler’ the lady who beats the thunder out of her husband.  I play 2 roles, ‘Ollie’ the city-slicker who’s back in town to woo ‘Sammy Lane’ & I play ‘Doc’.  His catch-phrase is, What would Sarah & the girls say?”

I’m in my 13th season on The Vacation Channel as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’. This hour-long show is called ‘Branson Country’ & it keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening in Branson & the surrounding areas, plus weather up-dates 4 times every hour!  That’s channel 6 locally.

So many places to stay at in these lovely Ozark hills!  One that is spectacular is Big Cedar Lodge!

And yes, I work there too!  I host an hour-long campfire wagon ride as ‘Deputy Birdy Tweedle’  Call 417-335-2777 to confirm that days & times that I am there.

If you are a gardener, love the great outdoors, fresh produce, crafts galore, & entertainment come to the Baker Creek Seed Company in Mansfield, MO. the 1st Sunday of every month!  They have a big festival with all of those things.

Oh yeah, I work there too!  I play several characters there as well!  August will be my LAST appearance there so…  See you Sunday, August 1st!

What a way to make a living!  Hey, you may be thinking, “Didn’t he say 5 jobs?”  Well, I make a lot of personal appearances on the side & between jobs so…  If you’d like to have me, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders (Or any of my other characters) come & entertain you or your company, let me know!  Just e-mail me at Mrheha@aol.com – I’m here for you!

Oh don’t forget, the documentary ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’ has been released in theatres!  It’s a no-holds-barred  look into her public & private life.  I make a cameo in it.  I spent the day with the real Joan last year & the film crew found out that I was from Branson, an entertainer, & that I impersonate her so…  Check it out.  Remember it is for MATURE audiences only.

I have been so blessed to do what I do for a living for 31 years & to meet so many wonderful people.  It has been a joy to make people laugh & forget their troubles.  We still need to pray for our troupes/armed forces who protect our freedoms everyday & for this horrible oil spill that must be stopped now in the Gulf.

God bless you all!  Your pal, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders & my family