My husband, John, and I had a wonderful opportunity to have a quick sit-down interview with Terry Bradshaw and his wife Tammy, prior to the show on December 13. It was fun listening to his stories and gathering as much information as possible.
Terry was born and lived part of his early life in Louisiana; later his family moved to Iowa, then back to Louisiana. While living in Iowa, Terry made the decision that he wanted to become a professional football player. When they returned to Louisiana, he started playing football and being in track in high school. After graduation he played college football at Louisiana Tech University. An interesting sidenote: Terry was the second in line behind “Duck Dynasty's" Phil Robertson, holding different records in both high school and college.
Terry was first draft pick in 1970 by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He would play only for the Steelers his entire career, retiring in December 1983 after an injury. Terry holds three separate MVP Awards, four Super Bowl Champs, held records, and prestigious awards.
Terry has been inducted into the Hall of Fame and has been a presenter in the awards. In April 2006, Bradshaw donated some of his belongings to his alma mater, Louisiana Tech.
Terry has appeared in numerous TV shows and programs and some movies. He also has recorded music. When I asked him about his love of music, he replied, "I have an appreciation for the music of Tillman Franks who appeared on "The Louisiana Hayride." I sang in the church choir in Shreveport, and we would as a family listen to the Grand Ole Opry and The Louisiana Hayride. I was able to fulfill a dream of appearing on the Grand Ole Opry with my daughter Rachael.
Terry has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has written and co-written five books and six albums. He even had a hit on Billboards Top 20. He has appeared in several TV commercials along with radio shows. Terry has owned different business adventures.
Terry is married to Tammy, who surprisingly is from Rogersville, MO. They enjoy all there is about their lives, the children, grandchildren and adventures.
Then later at the show, I gathered more during his Q and A segment. After the show we were able to quickly go back stage and say how we enjoyed the show, get a picture with him and introduce Montie, our son, and Randy Plummer, our friend. He and his wife, Tammy, were heading out after the show for another gig.
City of Branson declares Dec. 13-20 as "Terry Bradshaw Week."
On Dec. 16, 2024, Mayor Larry Milton and the City of Branson officially announced the designation of "Terry Bradshaw Week," from Friday, Dec. 13, through Friday, Dec. 20.
The official proclamation celebrates the NFL icon’s legendary career in entertainment and his unwavering support of the city through dozens of performances of his acclaimed, “The Terry Bradshaw Show” live stage production, as well as for shining a national spotlight on Branson, Missouri.
“I am deeply honored and truly humbled to receive this recognition,” said Bradshaw. “Branson has always been a place I love dearly – a town that celebrates music, entertainment and community. I’m grateful to be a part of its incredible story, and I’ll continue to share my love for this city wherever I go.”
The show is right about two hours. Select dates will be starting back up in March and more in 2025. Some days shows are at 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. You need to check out the website and get your date(s) booked. He usually has sold-out shows.
Clay Cooper Theatre, 3216 W. Hwy. 76, Branson, phone 417-332-2529.
You can find Terry on Facebook and Tammy on Instagram.
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