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Offline leg17

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Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« 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

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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2021, 08:00:26 PM »
Have you tried to google  it?I would try "Wickes + modern marvels +history + channel"
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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #4 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)
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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2021, 08:58:26 PM »
Thank you all very much.
I've now got a clue.
Thanks a lot.

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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Bob Wickes wrenchmensch
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2021, 02:16:01 PM »
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.