4 Comments Posted by Kippi

It was Hines, Hines and Dad. It was Gregory and Maurice Hines and thier father. I know because my dad was Johnny Greco. I grew up in that hotel, along with Doreen!!! Although I knew more hiding places than she did!!

My Dad is and was Johnny Greco. He was te emcee at the Pines for almost 30 years. If you were part of the Garfin Gathering for any of that time - 1960-1990 - Please contact me. I'm thinking of writing a book about how cool it was growing up in the Catskills during those years!!

I grew up at this hotel. My father was the emcee for the best part of 30 years until his death in 1990. If you want to know the real story, contact me. Robnkip@aol.com Just put Johnny Greco in the subject line. I'll tell you anything you want to know about the Pines from 1970-1990

There was no "Green Room" There were 3 dressing rooms. One for the Emcee, One for the band and one for the acts. There were also 3 bathrooms. I spent my entire adolescent life backstage at the Pines, as my dad was Johnny Greco, the Emcee for most of the 60's, 70's and 80's until his death in 1990. I'll be glad to answer any questions about the Persian Room or the Skating Rink or anything else about this wonderful, but forgotten showplace.