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'''Robert Turner Optical''' was a chain of opticians and eyeglass retailers founded by [[Robert Turner | '''Robert Turner Optical''' was a chain of opticians and eyeglass retailers founded by [[Robert Turner Sr]]. | ||
The chain was purchased in [[1986]] by [[John Katopodis]], who planned to expand it statewide. He employed adult film star Ryan Idol to perform in commercials for the business. | The chain was purchased in [[1986]] by [[John Katopodis]], who planned to expand it statewide. He employed adult film star Ryan Idol to perform in commercials for the business. | ||
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The chain was bankrupted in [[1993]]. | The chain was bankrupted in [[1993]]. | ||
== | ==Former locations== | ||
* 7529 [[Crestwood Blvd]] | * 7529 [[Crestwood Blvd]] | ||
* 1714 [[11th Avenue South]] | * 1714 [[11th Avenue South]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Gordon, Tom (November 1, 2008) "Katopodis career marked by many roles, and recurring controversies." | * Gordon, Tom (November 1, 2008) "Katopodis career marked by many roles, and recurring controversies." {{BN}} | ||
[[Category:Closed businesses]] | [[Category:Closed businesses]] | ||
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[[Category:Oporto-Madrid Boulevard]] | [[Category:Oporto-Madrid Boulevard]] | ||
[[Category:11th Avenue South]] | [[Category:11th Avenue South]] | ||
[[Category:18th Street South]] | |||
[[Category:Huffman Road]] | |||
[[Category:Inverness Plaza]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:44, 29 July 2019
Robert Turner Optical was a chain of opticians and eyeglass retailers founded by Robert Turner Sr.
The chain was purchased in 1986 by John Katopodis, who planned to expand it statewide. He employed adult film star Ryan Idol to perform in commercials for the business.
The chain was bankrupted in 1993.
Former locations
- 7529 Crestwood Blvd
- 1714 11th Avenue South
- 301 18th Street South
- 1167 Huffman Road
- 125 Inverness Plaza
- 5338 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard South
References
- Gordon, Tom (November 1, 2008) "Katopodis career marked by many roles, and recurring controversies." The Birmingham News