His first credited film role was in 1978’s The Buddy Holly Story, in which he portrayed musician Jerry ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson opposite Gary Busey. He later appeared in The Jerk with Steve Martin ...

Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add sausage, and sauté 5 minutes or until meat is no ...

Gary Douglas Schlaeger was born in Gary, Indiana to Pearl Julia Lake Schlaeger and Theodore Victor Schlaeger on October 19, 1938.

Gailard Sartain has died aged 78. The actor, comedian and artist, best known for his roles in The Outsiders, The Buddy Holly Story and Fried Green Tomatoes, has been remembered as a “beloved ...

He reunited with Busey in the 1978 biopic "The Buddy Holly Story," with Busey earning an Oscar nomination for his turn in the title role, while Sartain made a big impression playing The Big Bopper.

He reunited with Busey in the 1978 biopic "The Buddy Holly Story," with Busey earning an Oscar nomination for his turn in the title role, while Sartain made a big impression playing The Big Bopper.

Sartain found his way into the entertainment industry in 1970, when he got a job as a cameraman at KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa and soon became the colorful host of the late-night movie series and sketch show ...

Sartain found his way into the entertainment industry in 1970, when he got a job as a cameraman at KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa and soon became the colorful host of the late-night movie series and sketch show ...

Sartain’s first significant film role came in 1978, when he was cast as DJ Jerry “The Big Bopper” Richardson in Steven Rash’s The Buddy Holly Story, which starred Gary Busey as the rock n ...

Another Tulsa native who appeared on the late-night movie show was Gary Busey. Sartain and Busey would reunite near the end of the decade when Busey played the title role in The Buddy Holly Story ...

WCIA's Mitchell Rife faces off with Martin O'Donnell of Busey Bank in the first diaper changing race of the day. Ultimately, O'Donnell walked away with a win, becoming the first name to top the ...