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KCET Desert Cities Moments

Ruta Lee and Toni Holt Kramer visit some of the desert's famous homes and estates to tell insider stories about the people who visited and enjoyed them.

the breezeway

The Breezeway

Toni shares the beginning history of the Kramer Estate.

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charlie rich's social life

Charlie Rich's Social Life

Toni and Ruta gossip about the parties Charlie Rich gave at the estate.

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trees

Trees

The oldest cypress trees in the desert are at the Kramer Estate. Hear how they were saved.

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shopping sprees


Ann Miller's Shopping Sprees

Toni tells Ruta stories about a couple of Ann Miller's shoping sprees when Ann was with Arthur Cameron.

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guests


Guests

Hear about some of the infamous guests who have stayed at the Kramer estate.

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neighbors


Neighbors

Ruta and Toni share stories about their famous desert neighbors.

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ghosts


Ghosts

Hear about the ghosts that have been sighted don the Kramer estate.

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ann miller


Sort-of-Marriage

Toni explains how Ann Miller's "sort-of" marriage to Arthur Cameron.

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ann miller


Ann Miller's Jewelry

Toni and Ruta discuss Ann Miller's engagement ring from Arthur Cameron, a previous owner of the Kramer Estate.

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Ann Miller


Ann Miller

Ruta tells Toni a story about the legendary actress, singer, dancer Ann Miller, who once lived in the mansion.

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Car Kit


Cary Grant's Favorites

Toni recalls a dinner party with Cary Grant and the answers he gave to some personal questions.

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Water


Cary Grant

Ruta and Toni discuss the history of the poolhouse that was originally built for Cary Grant.

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Trash Can Cache


Famous Sleepovers

Ruta Lee and Toni Holt Kramer tell stories about some of the celebrities who have slept at Palm Springs' oldest estate.

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