In Memoriam
July 15, 2021
We, the present cast and crew of the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron, recall with fond hearts the people who shared the Gridiron stage and are no longer with us: Guy Barnes … More In Memoriam
Tag: Mike Gauldin
Photos from 1985
March 24, 2019
Gridiron Emcees
November 16, 2018
Each year, the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron invites a civic leader of some stature to become a piñata temporarily, or — as we like to call them — our emcee. They … More Gridiron Emcees
Obituary for Mike Gauldin
July 22, 2010
Mike Gauldin, a University of Arkansas alumnus who served as press secretary to then-Gov. Bill Clinton and later as director of communications for the U.S. Departments of Energy and Interior … More Obituary for Mike Gauldin
2005 Cast
November 18, 2005
Steering Committee — Charlie Alison, Brett Bennett, Brenda Blagg, Donna Lonchar, Denise Malan, Debbie Miller, Michelle Parks, Flip Putthoff, Katherine Shurlds, Jeff Smith, Beckie Tyson and Sarah Warnock Emcee — … More 2005 Cast
1988 Cast and Crew
November 19, 1988
Emcee — Michael Gauldin Piano — Chris Krueger The Band — Mike Matthews and Bill Lonon Cast Benton County Daily Record — Ron Wood Fayetteville Open Channel — Katherine Shurlds … More 1988 Cast and Crew
That’ll Be the Day – 1986
November 20, 1986
In 1986, rumors abounded that Arkansas’s titan of finance, Jack Stephens, might be considering a run for the U.S. Senate. Gridiron couldn’t help wonder what was holding him back. As … More That’ll Be the Day – 1986
1986 Cast and Crew
November 19, 1986
Steering Committee — Charlie Alison, Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Rusty Garrett, Michael Gauldin, Larry Miller, Dan Mouritsen, Katherine Shurlds, Steve Voorhies and Gary Weidner Emcee — David McWethy Piano — … More 1986 Cast and Crew
Brother Billy Bob – 1986
October 15, 1986
During the mid-1980s, Mike Gauldin created the character of Brother Billy Bob Barnswallow, whose Bible Bonanza at Brentwood became a recurring sketch each year in the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron. … More Brother Billy Bob – 1986
1985 Cast and Crew
November 19, 1985
Steering Committee — Brenda Blagg, Dave Edmark, Mike Gauldin, Patricia May, Dan Mouritsen, Beth Rhodes and Katherine Shurlds Emcee — Peggy Treiber, Arkansas Gazette Piano — Chris Krueger, Washington Regional … More 1985 Cast and Crew