The thread title is still in the URL.
Assuming it had punctuation, it must have been "Anyone want to help Lou Ferrigno?"
Post #1 is quoted in post #6.
Maybe Ed found someone already who wants to set up Lou's free pinball so he doesn't have to spend any of his hard-earned autographing money on it. I ALMOST JUST HIT SEND - then I see my guess was correct!
As for his not buying a round? His contribution was gracing you with his presence!