Tag Archives: Tammy Faye

Jay Bakker: A Different Kind of Ministry

The other day I was writing about infamous hotel rooms and I mentioned the one in which Jim Bakker, head of the PTL Ministries, went to with his then secretary Jessica Hahn. You know I love scandals, so I was intrigued when I saw Sundance was going to air a six-episode documentary called “One Punk Under God” featuring Jim and Tammy Faye’s son Jay. I find it interesting that Jay himself became a pastor, but in a different way than most sons following their father’s footsteps. The divorce of his mom and dad happened when Jay was still a teen … Continue reading →

Roe Messner Remarries

The husband of Tammy Faye married on December 7th in Las Vegas and some thought it a bit shocking. Roe Messner is best known as the second husband of Tammy Faye Bakker. Tammy Faye was the well known and beloved wife of televangelist Jim Bakker – best known as the mastermind behind the PTL Network and the Christian theme park Heritage USA. Roe Messner was the contractor who built the popular Heritage USA resort and a friend of the Bakker’s. But things turned ugly in March 1987, when Jessica Hahn said Bakker had raped her then staff member Messner paid … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – Part 3

More celebrities and notables who died in 2007: Tammy Faye Bakker Messner – July 20 Tammy Faye was able to overcome the PTL scandal to become a loved talk show host, author, and reality television star. Tom Snyder – July 29 Tom practically invented the late night talk show genre with his popular “The Tomorrow Show.” He died at age 71 of leukemia. Merv Griffin – July 6 A television producer and entrepreneur, Merv’s career spanned over 60 years and included such hit game shows as “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” Brooke Astor – August 13 Brooke was a New … Continue reading →