George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) first and pretends to be drowning. After George rescues him, the man reveals himself to be George's guardian angel, Clarence Odbody. George does not believe him, and he bitterly wishes he had never been born. Inspired by this comment, Clarence shows George what the town would have been like without him, with the snow outside stopping as the change is made. In this alternative scenario Bedford Falls is instead named Pottersville, and is home to sleazy nightclubs, pawn shops, and amoral people. Bailey Park was never built, and remains an old cemetery. Mr. Gower was sent to prison for poisoning
Wilford S. Bailey Wilford S. Bailey Wilford S. Bailey (March 2, 1921 – October 7, 2000) was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984. Wilford S. Bailey was a Professor at Auburn University. In 1965, he was the Vice-President of the American Society of Parasitologists. He was the President of Auburn University from 1983 to 1984. From 1987 to 1988, he served as the President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He was also a member of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. In 1984, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association He was a member