Howdy friends!  Can you believe that March is already 1/3 the way through?  I knew I was going to be busy in Branson this year, but my phone keeps ringing…  A LOT!  Praise the Lord!   I will keep you in the loop, right here at Homerlee.com for ALL the details as they become available to me.  Check out the ‘Personal Appearances’ page to see where, when, what, I am – I have to go there everyday because I can’t keep up either!

Some of the many faces of Terry Wayne Sanders

This is my 31 season at Silver Dollar City!   They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary ALL season long!

They have so many GREAT things going on too.  What are they you ask?  Well, for one, if you were born in 1960 – you get a FREE, yes, you read right, a FREE season pass for the 2010 season!  And for two, if you were married in 1960, the two of you get a FREE season pass for 2010 as well!  How do you do this?  Go to silverdollarcity.com & get all the rules/regulations.  But wait, there’s more!  A new ride called,

‘Tom & Huck’s River Blast’  I saw it with my own eyes a few days ago & it will be VERY popular!  Don’t worry about getting wet, they have a new 4-person drier! Yes, that’s right, ride, get wet, dry off, ride, get wet, dry off!

I will be at Big Cedar Lodge this season too.  Check my schedule for all the dates of all my jobs, but I should be at Big Cedar 3 nights a week.  Usually from 5-6 PM hosting their ‘Campfire Wagon Rides’  Yes, fun with me as ‘Deputy Birdy Tweedle’ as I entertain you all the way to the campsite & there you will get to sit around a campfire, toast marshmallows, & listen to a cowboy sing some of your favorite songs.  We’ll have sarsaparilla, cream soda, & great fun!  Call 417-335-2777 for reservations.

Birdy Tweedle

May 1st we open up ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ play!  I’ll be there just about every night they are open!  I play 2 characters in the play, ‘Ollie’ the citified young man who enters in a real 1907 DeWitt!  And then I also play ‘Doc’, the old man who’s catchphrase is, “What would Sarah & the girls say?”  My lovely wife & our 2 sons work there also.

Fight scene from 'Shepherd of the Hills' play

Shepherd of the Hills will offer a new attraction this season, a zip-line called ‘Vigilante’!  You start at the top of Inspiration Tower going 1/2 of a mile at 50 miles per hour!  I’ll see you there!

A lot of changes in Branson, some new roads, new shows, & with plastic surgery becoming so commonplace, a lot of new – old faces!  If you are a local or come to Branson a lot, my favorite place is AJ’s 1-Stop on the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway just east of the Hamner Barber Theatre.  As of today, regular is $2.67.9 BUT, if you have their AJ-s 1-Stop card, you get .10 (That’s ten cents) off per gallon so… it’s only $2.57.9!  This week, if you have your AJ’s 1-Stop card you can get a 20 ounce cappuccino for only .99!  (That’s ninety-nice cents)  Warm weather is here & they also have Ethel & Andy’s ice cream so…  Hello!?!  I’ll see you there!

Stay tuned friends as things change & so will I!  Well, at least my socks & underwear!

Homer Lee

Thanks for dropping in, I love you all & look forward to seeing you here in Branson or at one of my personal appearances!

Always, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

Howdy friends!  March madness is here!  Ready or not.  Branson is getting ready to open-up for the 2010 season & it’s going to be an amazing year!  So many new things like… not 1, but 2 new zip-lines!  One of these is located about 6 miles north of Branson on Hwy. 65 & the other is conveniently located at the Inspiration Tower at the Shepherd of the Hills!  It’s called ‘Vigilante’ & will take you 1/2 of a mile at 50 miles per hour!  The price is great comparatively speaking & if you are a local there’s a discount so…  What are you waiting for?  I’ll see you there! 

I begin my newest job this week!  Yes, I’m performing at Big Cedar in their ‘Campfire Wagon Ride’ as ‘Birdy Tweedle’!  This week I will be there on Friday & Saturday nights from 5-6.  For reservations call 417-335-2777.  It’s a fun-filled wagon ride being entertained by ‘Birdy’. We’ll ride together to a campfire where you’ll be roasting marshmallows  on an open campfire & hearing a real cowboy sing your favorite songs.  Fresh sarsaparilla & cream soda will be flowing & then non-stop action from ‘Birdy’ on the wagon ride back to Big Cedar!

Birdy Tweedle

I’ll be there March – October on Mondays, Fridays, & Saturdays & ALWAYS check my ‘Personal Appearances’ page here at Homerlee.com for the latest up-dates on my whereabouts – it changes a lot!  I was thrilled last year to be a part of Big Cedar’s ‘Christmas At Home’ celebration as ‘Barney Fife’ in a special show for the whole family!  And now to be in a new venture with them is beyond words.  Big Cedar is a class act from the get-go!

Big Cedar Lodge

We open Silver Dollar City on March 18th & this year they are celebrating their 50th anniversary in many ways ALL season long!  Go to silverdollarcity.com for more details.  I am honored to say I have been a part of those 50 years for 31 seasons!  Yes, I’ve been there 31 years!

SDC 50th Anniversary logo

I will play multiple characters all day long over the 56 acre park!  This year they have a new ride called ‘Tom & Huck’s River Blast’ & will be very popular for those who want to have fun & get soaked!  Don’t worry, this year they have installed high power driers so, go on the ride as many times as you want to!

I should be taping my hour-long TV show on the Vacation Channel in April or May so, watch for me & my film crew around town.  Or just tune into ‘The Vacation Channel for ‘Branson Country’ with me, ‘Terry the Tour Guide’.  This is my 13th season with my show on the Vacation Channel… “Watch us first!”

Terry the Tour Guide

I’m celebrating my 3rd season in ‘The Shepherd of the Hills’ play.  I’ll be there practically every night they have a show.  I have a few appearances already booked somewhere else, otherwise – I’m there!  The best part about being in the first true show in Branson, is that I get to work with my lovely wife, Dede & our 2 sons.  Dede plays a couple of the characters in the play, Evan, our youngest son is in his 6th season as ‘Little Pete’, & Austin, our oldest son, started out as ‘Little Pete’ & now he does the lights & sound – his 11th season there!

Fight scene from 'Shepherd of the Hills' play

I plan on being at the ‘Baker Creek Seed Company’ near Mansfield, MO this season too!  It looks like I will be there the first Sunday of June, July, & August.  I’ll be playing several characters there & having the time of my life!  If you have never been there… GO!  It’s an amazing story & it will make you believe in all that your grandparents did & what they taught you.  Plus, they have guest speakers about how, when, & where to plant the old time REAL/PURE seeds that you can get at Bakersville!  On top of all that, during their festivals they have vendors selling FRESH produce & tons of other things.  There’s live entertainment, music, contests, & more!  Please make this a priority on your list of ‘must see’ things to do.

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

I am still making a lot of personal appearances so please checkout the ‘Personal Appearances’ page  too.  And even though it sounds like I am non-stop, if you have a special gathering, family reunion, or corporate event, I welcome you to contact me & see if I can bring my brand of humor & motivation to you!

Thanks for dropping in to check on me here at Homerlee.com.  It really means the world to me.

Also, if you like to surf the ‘Net’ check out my dear friend, Karen Berka & her live radio show at http://www.bransonradiolive.com.  I was just on her show last Friday & had a ball!

Remember to always come up to me & say, “Hey!”  I’m bad at names but I know faces!  LOL!  Always, your pal, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

Homer Lee

Happy Valentine's Day 2010!

Ah, love is in the air… & so is a cold freezing wind!  Happy Valentine’s Day!  We are halfway through the month of February & before you know it, Branson will open for an amazing season!  Silver Dollar City will open-up March 18th!  It will be my 31st season as they celebrate their 50th anniversary!

SDC 50th Anniversary logo

There will be a big announcement at The Shepherd of the Hills farm this coming Wednesday, February 17th.  I’m thrilled to work there 7 nights a week in The Shepherd of the Hills play.  It’s my 3rd season there & our oldest son’s 10th season!  Of course my wife Dede & our other son work there also so come on down & see us!  The play will begin the first of May.

We should be taping my hour-long TV show for The Vacation Channel in April.  It’s my 13th year to have my TV show called ‘Branson Country’ with me as ‘Terry the Tour Guide’.

Terry the Tour Guide

I’m working on some special events all season long at Big Cedar this year.  I’ll have more details about that soon right here at Homerlee.com!  It is truly one of the most beautiful resorts that we have in the area & this year they are offering even more tremendous things to experience.

Big Cedar Lodge

I have many up-coming personal appearances that are listed on the ‘Personal Appearances’ page & many more to be added as the contracts are finalized.

I’m still on cloud nine from seeing Joan Rivers in concert at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall where she did her stand-up comedy!  Not only did we see he hysterical show, but we were asked to come backstage after the show & visit too!  Joan signed a photo of she & I together that was taken 1 year ago when we met in MN.!

Joan signed, "Dear Terry - Great to see you again - Joan Rivers"

Thanks for dropping-in & don’t be  a stranger come back often & make it a point so say, “Howdy” to me at any of my jobs!  If you’d like for me to perform for a special event let me know that too.  Now is the time to book me.  Take care, stay warm, & remember to laugh at the non-sense of the world & even at yourself.  Always, your friend, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders

Oh what a night… with Joan Rivers!  Yes, you read right, my 2 sons, my favorite Aunt, & 2 dear friends & I saw the REAL Joan Rivers last night (February 5th) in Springfield, MO.  She did her stand-up comedy show at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall at MSU to a very responsive crowd.  She looked gorgeous, her timing was perfect, her material was new/current/hysterical, & a great time was had by all.  Joan is going to be 77 on June 8th, but you would never guess it.  She’s a whirlwind!  Thursday she was in Wichita, last night Springfield, & tonight she’s in Tulsa.  I had sent her a note about 3 weeks ago to tell I was looking forward to seeing her show.  I had a photo of she & I that was taken one year ago when I met her at the Mall of America that I wanted her to sign.  I call the Juanita K. Hammons Hall to see if Joan was going to have a ‘meet & greet’ either before or after her performance.  They said no, but they would be glad to take my photo back stage to her when I arrived.  A very nice offer which some/most places don’t even think of offering.  When we got there I found my contact person who had made this kind gesture.  She said, “I have great news for you, you & your party are on their list to see Joan after the show!”  Of course I was thrilled & told her thank you for helping me & she said, “No, Joan’s people came to me & said to make sure that Terry Wayne Sanders & his guests are invited.”  So, long story short, we loved every minute of the show, we did in fact go back with a small group of people, & Joan was her usual, gracious self.  She remembered me, thanked me for my “Lovely note”, her people said they enjoyed me in the new documentary about Joan called, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece Of Work’, & Joan gladly signed the photo of she & I together!

Joan signed, "Dear Terry - Great to see you again - Joan Rivers"

The J.K.H. Hall had a photographer there & they took a photo I will post as soon as I get it.  a BIG “Thank you!” to everyone involved & especially Joan for being the truly amazing & inspiring person that she is.  Her people are wonderful as well.  Oh what a night!

Howdy friends, It’s me, Terry, ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders here in the entertainment hub of America, the one & only Branson, MO!  It’s cold, but that’s about it.  I will see the REAL Joan Rivers this Friday in Springfield, MO where she is performing her comedy.  A lot of changes in town for the 2010 season, you know, “Musical chairs” with the shows & performers.  I have always tried to be consistent, that’s why I am in my 31st season with Silver Dollar City.

SDC 50th Anniversary logo

They will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary all season!  All year long they have some amazing surprises, shows, & their newest ride, Tom & Huck’s River Blast!  I will be playing about 6 characters a day out there all over the 56 acre park. My family always vacationed in Branson & that’s why I am here today, I fell in love with Branson & Silver Dollar City at the ripe old age of  6!  The only year we did not go to Silver Dollar City was 1969. The Beverly Hillbillies were filming 5 episodes there & I wanted to go & meet them since it was & still is, one of my favorite TV shows.  My dad said, “No, we can’t go down there.  Why there’s probably 3,000 people there!  Here’s a photo of them arriving at the ‘Hotel’.

Jed, Granny & Elly May arrive at the 'Hotel'

This will be my 13th year on The Vacation Channel with my own hour-long TV show called ‘Branson Country’ as Terry the Tour guide.  We’ll be filming this spring around April.

Terry the Tour Guide

I’ll be back in the Shepherd of the Hills play 7 nights a week.  This will make my 4th season there & the best part is that my wife & our 2 sons work there too so I get to see my family… finally!

The Sundance Film Festival was a big success as it always is.  They featured independent films & one this year is called, ‘Joan Rivers – A Piece of Work’. I met the REAL Joan one year ago & the film crew making this documentary was with her.  They met me & found out that I was an entertainer from Branson, MO who has corresponded with Joan for over 30 years.  Plus, I have impersonated her for 21 years!  The producer e-mailed me about 4 weeks ago to say that I was in the finished film!  I will see Joan again February 5th in Springfield, MO.

Joan Rivers & Terry Feb 2009

I will be up-dating my ‘Personal Appearances’ page very soon.  I am excited about them all, but one in particular is coming up on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 2 PM.  The show will be at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, IA.

Spoken 4 with Homer Lee

I will be performing with a group called Spoken 4!  Cecil Stringer, who was the bass singer for the Braschler Music Show for many years, is in this wonderful group.  He & I did a lot of comedy skits together so this will be quite the reunion.  I love the audiences in IA & hope that you can make it to this incredible show!

Happy New Year to you & yours & sincerely, thanks for dropping in on me here at Homerlee.com.  Stay tuned!

Always, Terry ‘Homer Lee’ Sanders