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Title: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: leg17 on February 06, 2021, 05:34:54 PM

The late Bob Wickes, 1939-2016, wrenchmensch here at papaws, was featured on a History Channel Modern Marvels segment.

Does anyone know what particular show that was?

Does anyone know how to view it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: oldgoaly on February 06, 2021, 08:00:26 PM

Have you tried to google  it?I would try "Wickes + modern marvels +history + channel"

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: Lewill2 on February 07, 2021, 07:40:44 PM

I emailed Bob's wife and she responded with the following.

Yes, Bob was featured on an episode of "Modern Marvels." It was aired on 12/06/05, and the episode was called "Tools."  Bob was interviewed at length, and he discussed a number of his wrenches and their historic significance.

Now to try and find the episode.

At least we have a starting point.
Les

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: Lewill2 on February 07, 2021, 08:04:42 PM

I think it might be Season 12 Episode 63, but I don't know how to view it without some type of online service.

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: oldgoaly on February 07, 2021, 08:33:03 PM

There is and has been a MM marathon on History, also reruns can be seen on Quest channel (US)

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: leg17 on February 07, 2021, 08:58:26 PM

Thank you all very much.
I've now got a clue.
Thanks a lot.

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: Lewill2 on February 08, 2021, 10:26:54 AM

Keep us posted if you find anything else out. His wife has a copy but I'm about 2 hours away and I'm not sure what format the copies are in to getting additional copies made.

Title: Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
Post by: leg17 on February 08, 2021, 02:16:01 PM

Quote from: Lewill2 on February 08, 2021, 10:26:54 AM

Keep us posted if you find anything else out. His wife has a copy but I'm about 2 hours away and I'm not sure what format the copies are in to getting additional copies made.

Thanks Lewill.
I don't need a copy.
Just wanted to reference Bob for another forum.
But thanks a lot.