Jesse used the name Johnny H. when three family members told him he was a Presley, not a Haemmerle. Around this time his legal dad obtained for him 1-8-35 birth certificate from Tupelo, Miss.. Note : many of Jesse’s TV appearances and movies were done under his stage name Johnny H…

What connection does Jesse have with such Stars as Arnold Schwarzenegger , Sylvester Stallone, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Avalon, Peter Boyle, Helen Hays, Ed Fury, Bill Smith Al Pacino, The Isley Brothers, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Pat Boone, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Elvis, Gary Moore, Bud Collyer, Orson Bean, Art Carney, Bob Hope, Ethal Waters, Columbia Pictures and Joe Weider………

In 1969 as the International Federation of Arm Wrestlers World Champion referee, Jesse created, constructed and introduced the first opposing grips arm wrestling table. Though rules at his show called for pinning to the opponents elbow, shows for the following years all had his tables opposing grips Jesse created for eliminating cheating. Of note this table was used in the movie “Over The Top” which starred Sylvester Stallone in the Las Vegas Hilton championship matches. It was at the 1969 Olympia contest, which held in conjunction with IFAW World Arm Wrestling championship that Jesse met Arnold Schwarzzennegger pumping up with a towel for posing in the show.

In the 60’s Jesse did the New Yorkers TV show hosted by Sonny Fox. The day Jesse appeared to sing as The Singing Cop from West New York , Bob Hope was also a guest.

Jesse did some shows with Frankie Avalon in the late 50’s…..

Jesse was in the film Serpico which starred Al Pacino. Jesse of course played the role as a policeman in the squad room , plus cut scenes.

Jesse was in Crazy Joe Gallo with Peter Boyle & Paula Prentiss

Jesse sang with the original “Shout” team the Isely Brothers with Little Anthony also before the Beatles did the song.

Pat Boone and Jesse used the printer friend “Ralph” from NJ who related to Jesse that Motown Atlantic records were looking for songs and artists as told to him by Pat Boone. Jesse then went to New York city to audition and was asked to sing all and only his original compositions. Jesse noted the man had flipped a switch and told him all the songs were copy written. Of eight songs sang by Jesse were “ Baby love” , “ Lost Time “ (which by the way had the words Someday Well be Together …. Sound familiar? )

Jesse was told by an attorney that he had great cause but needed 6 Big ones to pursue the matter. The rest is history with Diana Ross’s songs Baby Love & Someday Well Be Together.

Jesse was in the film Snoop Sisters starring Helen Hays, on the bridge scene in one of the oncoming cars.

Jesse appeared three times on the show “ To Tell The Truth” with Bud Collyer, Gary Moore , and Orson Bean . Joe Frazier was in one of the shows. Director Mimi O’Brien possibly did not recognize Jesse from previous shows as the posing car thief, One Man Band, etc.

Ethel Waters and Jesse did the Joe Franklin show together which was repeated many times.

Jesse sang with Patty Prince in many shows. Patty was one of the original Hoboken Four, Frank Sinatra’s group. When Franks dad passed away , Jesse urged Patty to go into the funeral parlor in Cliffside Park. When Patty said he’d never get in Jesse showed his police badge to an officer at the back door and Frank said to let him in. The door was about slammed in Jesse’s face. When Patty said he’s with me. This is where Jesse met Mr. Sinatra and also Dean Martin. When Franks mother passed away the funeral was in Palm Beach, CA. Though Jesse knew her well, circumstances disallowed him from attending. Jesse sent a picture of the original Hoboken Four along with a mass card. Though a stamped return envelope was provided, the picture was never returned.

Jesse, in 1968, arm wrestled Bill Smith for the championship of Movie & TV artists title. That is a story in itself.

Joe Welder, trainer of the champions, helped Jesse obtain a physique that was good enough to compete in the 1968 Mr. America contest, which helped him survive a 1969 motorcycle crash where he was knocked down by a jeep tow truck 125 feet onto concrete pavement.

The West New York Police department never paid Jesse’s medical bills after his 1971 release from active duty. Jesse carried his own hospitalization till 1990 when he could no longer afford to keep his Blue Cross plan. Jesse’s singing talent landed him a job at a local nightclub, which saved his home as the town put him out without pay on Feb 1st to Sept 11 when the state of NJ put him on disability.

Jesse designed the arrow guitar he is pictured with. Having a psychic vision about it being stolen. He designed and built a second one which in fact was stolen and placed in a Salvation Army bin but never was recovered though advertised in local papers and television magazine.

Jesse starred in many Columbia Pictures films. The last one, “Tecato” was stolen by the irate cameraman, Peter Pallen, who was editing it at Haverland Film Studios, NYC and was angered because he was not yet paid. The Producer was Glouco Del Mar.

Ed Fury of Hercules movie fame, especially in Europe in the 50’s asked Jesse to join him in a muscular musical group but was unable to gather enough members. Jesse, in the late 60’s was able to hold a pick up truck in reverse with 10 men on board.

Jesse had a childhood recurring dream of a twin brother he changed clothes with at death.

In 1957 on an Alaskan TV show, Jesse was called on looking like Elvis. He lost in the Air Force talent show for sounding too much like Elvis. Jesse flew planes in 1954 and wore jumps suits in the Air Force. 1954-58 Jesse was worked for three police departments. Elvis collected police badges and was fascinated by policemen. On 12-21-59 Jesse was sworn in. On 12-21-70 President Nixon gave Elvis a Federal Marshall’s Gov. Badge. Elvis spoke to the dead?? Twin Jesse heard voices in Mississippi and Virginia. Also in 1957, Joan Fay was with Elvis in Hawaii. Joan Fay who loved Jesse and Elvis was with Jesse in 1958. Jesse had a psychic vision of Elvis dying ( high ) as in plane thought to be but was another meaning. Jesse took polygraph tests on other related psychic matters such as deaths, three of which he foresaw, and accidents and other matters.