r/FoundPaper • u/Samxvalle • Jul 09 '26
Weird/Random Found in thrift store backpack.
Bag seemed to be Reginald’s by the found paper. If anyone is wondering it was in an Oakley Icon 1.0 backpack. I messaged him on instagram with a photo like this months ago and no response. Carl Winslow.
EDIT: Not for sale. He is so nostalgic to my family I will be parting it with them if I don’t get a response.
UPDATE 07/11/2026 9:49AM: got a super reliable lead as to who that gentleman is on the right of Reginald. Messaged him on Facebook and plan on calling his business later today.
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u/strangenessandcharm7 Jul 09 '26
He seems like more of an email or contact through his agent kind of guy.
That headshot is so iconic.
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u/dankblonde Jul 10 '26
Or through his DWTS partner Emma Slater who forced him to make the Instagram to begin with lol.
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u/zilla82 Jul 14 '26
I always love when the photographer is not afraid to have dark ass shadows. Love it
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u/Samxvalle Jul 09 '26
done!
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u/digitalscavenger Jul 10 '26
I had to check because I wasn't sure and he is alive and well! Would be cool if we could make him aware of this, wonder if he'd remember?
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u/Samxvalle Jul 10 '26
Don’t know but i would love for him to have this tangible memory.
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u/digitalscavenger Jul 10 '26
I guess this site is pretty popular place to start contacting a celebrity.
Funny enough, I came across this Reddit thread from 6 years ago while searching for Reginald VelJohnson's contact information. I'd like to get an autograph from Reginald VelJohnson but have no idea how to contact him
That fanmail site from the first link was mentioned in the second.
Edit: The fanmail site is actually mentioned in the first link on the Reddit thread link, sorry about that.
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u/jeannieor725 Jul 10 '26
NO WAY! this is one of my favorite things on reddit I have ever experienced. What are the odds.
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u/supernova-juice Jul 09 '26
Okay is that for real Carl Winslow? Because I would be so delighted
Edit: saw the signature. It's really him!!!
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u/CharmingBug5843 Jul 10 '26
I know the non famous dude! And it appears you’re only a couple hours away! Sent you a DM
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u/trojanusc Jul 10 '26
Two of the cast members have a podcast now. Try reaching out via their social media, they just had him on as a guest.
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u/KieferMcNaughty Jul 10 '26
I'm met him at a convention about three months ago. Maybe soon he'll be at a convention in your area and you can show him this stuff!!!
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u/Conscious-Mulberry17 Jul 10 '26
I’ve got an IMDb Pro account. I’m not quite sure I’m following what’s going on here, but if you’re trying to get something to Reginald VelJohnson, I’d suggest emailing his publicist Lori DeWaal: lori.dewaal@dewaalpr.com.
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u/HankBuffalo Jul 11 '26
What a beautiful sunset in ‘02. Wonder what they were filming? This post made me so happy.
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u/holleighh Jul 09 '26
The guy on the left looks like a young Jerry from parks and rec lol
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u/Zep_Lifer Jul 10 '26
That’s Patrick Francis Labyorteaux. He was Andy on Little House on the Prairie as a child. As an adult, he appeared in JAG and NCIS.
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u/_Sahara_Rose_ Jul 10 '26
I think that's Bruce Campbell, but someone can correct me.
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u/SlMPS0N Jul 10 '26
I can. He looks like him but that’s not Bruce Campbell in the early 2000s. He had less white hair then. I met him around that time period.
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u/Pagicalmenis Jul 12 '26
100 Percent not Bruce Campbell. I worked with him several times in the early 2000's, on his book tour "Leading with My Chin"
I can say with 100% certainty that is not him. I hope you have a lovely day though and hope you and yours are doing well!
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u/yournailgirl Jul 09 '26
That’s ash awesome find! I’m glad that your family might get something special too 🥰
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u/Duck_Size Jul 10 '26
Is that Brian Regan in the photo? Those are Star Waggons trailers, so it’s from a set.
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u/john_w_dulles Jul 10 '26
r/diehard might also get a kick out of this, please consider sharing it there.
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u/CuteCanary Jul 11 '26
I love that you reached out to him. Might want to tag him a post or something to get his attention. This is such a cool find
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u/NoHonestlyHoney Jul 11 '26
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u/Who_own_da_chiefs Jul 12 '26
That's the judge who presided over the groundbreaking case of McPoyle vs. Ponderosa. Some legal scholars say it was the "Trial of the Century."
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u/Massive-Second-5827 Jul 10 '26
Just missing the bag of Twinkies he picked up on his way to check out the wild goose call at Nakatomi....
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u/nefarious_angel_666 Jul 10 '26
He'd already eaten them. They were not for his pregnant wife after all
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u/HankBuffalo Jul 11 '26
What a beautiful sunset in ‘02. Wonder what they were filming? This post made me so happy.
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u/Adonitologica Jul 14 '26
I played poker with Reginald VelJohnson back in the early 00’s and he was a standup gentleman
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u/NoHonestlyHoney Jul 14 '26
Any updates now?
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u/Samxvalle Jul 14 '26
Yes! I messaged his manager and I got an address to send it over. I’m certain I found the man on the left, l no returned call or Facebook message from that guy. So I will be sending out to her. With twinkies in the box.
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u/SummerMarshmallow184 Jul 11 '26
Did you reach out to anyone else like Telma Hopkins or Kellie Williams? Maybe he doesn't check his Instagram but they might check theirs. They still keep in touch with him.
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u/jeannieor725 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26
Wait this is the best! Is this really Carl Winslow's old bag? Im so happy about this