Monday, August 24, 2026

1971: Sharon Tate’s Parents Speak in Their First TV Interview

Incredibly rare footage of Sharon Tate’s parents, Doris (known affectionately as Gwen), and Paul Tate – then just 47 and 48 respectively – giving their thoughts about the outcome of the Tate/LaBianca trial, the defendants, and their lives after the loss of their daughter and grandson.


 

5 comments:

James D. The Manson Archives said...

I can't even begin to imagine what Doris and Paul went through... Especially Paul going to the hearings and learning first-hand what happened to his daughter. I completely understand Doris not being able to attend the trial.

Jean Harlow said...

So sad

AustinAnn74 said...

This is truly heart wrenching to watch. I don't believe people fathom just how much suffering the families of the victims endured. Their sorrow, which was tortured anguish 24 hours a day, seven days a week never freakin ended, ever! This is why, over the years, I've never been a fan of anything having to do with Manson or his flea bag "family!"

Medium Patty said...

The trial was a horror show. The evidence and testimony was horrific on its own, and the ridiculous antics orchestrated by Charlie just compounded that. I don't know how the families were able to sit through that to see justice done.

I hope we can have a discussion about the trial theatrics sometime.

AustinAnn74 said...

Exactly, Patty!