Michael Landon lived just a few years past 50, but it felt like his death was missing from this list. But I get it--you have to cut it off somewhere. It was surprisingly shocking to see Peter Deuel included, but knowing you, of course he would be in the mix. I had such a crush on him as a teenager, and his death affected me a little. But he's rarely mentioned and I'm glad you did. Also a sad reminder of the big talent lost before the age of 50--Jeffrey Hunter, Steve McQueen and Elvis Presley stand out for me. Perhaps because I'm just a couple of degrees from each of them. Elvis really wanted to be the next James Dean and might have succeeded, if not for his despicable manager. I remember Steve went to Baja to meet with Dr. Cantreras, who was pushing his B-17 cure for cancer, but as you said, Mesothelioma is incurable, and Steve went home to enjoy his last days with his cigars and bourbon. And as the editor of the Star Trek fan club magazine, Dimensions, and mentored by Gene Roddenberry himself, of course I remember Jeffrey Hunter's involvement with that show. Rob, it's a wonderful tribute to all these fine actors we lost too soon. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and learning more about some of the obscure actors from early silent films. I also enjoyed seeing who got to work with these memorable actors. I had no idea the extent of some of their careers, especially Dan Blocker, who was my mom's favorite. When I saw the news of his death, I immediately went to inform my mom, who replied, "I guess I'm next." Not something you want to hear your mom say, and quite melodramatic. I love how you never discount the value of television westerns with those of the big screen. Your celebration of westerns and your desire to document and preserve the history of westerns in film and television is remarkable and I look forward to each new episode that pops up on my RU-vid page. Thank you again, Rob, for this wonderful tribute and a look back at some of our western heroes, gone too soon.
@@kyrilascully7828 I actually read your whole comment bc it's so interesting. All three lead stars of Star Trek played in a few western series as guest stars. And yes, Elvis even had his own western films. 😎👍
A deep, abiding sadness follows my words, for the loss of my favorite Heroes and Heroines of filmdom. They all hold a special place in my life, as role models to be like. *Nick Adams* also had a powerful role in an Outer Limits episode,where he ends up saving Earth. *Dan Blocker's* death came as a shock to my family & I, when he passed away 2 days before my birthday. What a sad event that was for me. _Bad Company,_ caught my attention for *Barry Brown.* His passing wasn't very well marked in the news, as I recall, and I often wondered what happened to him. Another shocking death was *Peter Deuel's.* The wife (long before we met) & I always admired him, and thought he was underrated. *Allison Hayes* passing, brought a lot of attention to the dangers of Lead Poisoning. For me, she was the most loved to hate actress in her _Bad Girl_ roles *Jeff Hunter.* What more can I say to honor him, other than I never saw a film he was in, that I didn't enjoy immensely. His passing a day after my birthday, crushed my mom and I. My eyes were always drawn to *Buck Jones* in his Tom Mix sidekick films. There was just a certain _honesty_ about his character the you rarely see on screen even today. *Steve McQueen.* _Wow,_ fails to describe real life exploits, and believable characters on screen. His passing touched me deeply. His Mesothelioma may have been caused during his service in the Marines. *Audie Murphy's* plane crashed not too far from where I lived in Virginia. He was always one of my greatest Heroes, alongside Roy Rogers, the Duke, and others. Never cared much for *Elvis* as a singer. But his acting was superb comedic, and darn good in drama. R.J. You get another 👍👍s & 5⭐ for this production. However heavy hearted it makes me feel.
Not sure if I think of these as western stars but iirc they were in at least one western. But I could be wrong. Sal Mineo, John Belushi, Monty Cliff, John Candy, James Dean, Natalie Wood and Heath Ledger. I think they were all under 50. I will be honest, I'm woefully uneducated about the silent film era but I'd bet there were a lot, since antibiotics and vaccines were not around. Was Valentino in a western? Mentally, I am seeing him as a gaucho for some reason.
Ohhhh how I LOVED my oldies. My siblings and I used to look forward in seeing all those western shows. How we ENJOYED seeing our FAVORITE actors. Such BEAUTIFULLL days. Thanks for this post, brings back such WONDERFUL memories.
Dan blocker was also in the movie lady In cement Starring Frank Sinatra And if memory serves me correct? He was also in the movie. Cockeyed cowboys of calico county.
Don't hate me for what I'm about to say it my opinion I just don't understand suicide I feel for them there needs to be more people to help them and drugs are not the way
I remember most of these movies and the people. R I P too All. I am now 75 and still watching western movies every night. Thank You Rob for keeping theses people and their great work alive. Just 3 nights ago I watched White Feather again I think for the third time. They never get old.
Hi' ! I'm French i am 68 and when i was 12 my Father and i we watched Bonanza the Virginian ! I love westerns !!! Thank you for this emotional video!!! May God keep these wonderful actors and actresses in heaven!!!Denis
I always think of Audie Murphy, a real hero that the Nazi's couldn't kill, but dies very young in a plane crash, so many talented actors/singers died in those small plane death traps, and car accidents.
I never got to meet him. I was 11 when he died. But Dan Blocker was my cousin. My Dad and Dan looked a LOT alike. in the face, Dan was well over 6 feet tall, Daddy was about a foot shorter, but put a 10 gallon hat on Daddy's head, yeah you could definitely see the resemblance. My family only lived about 20 miles from Dan's birthplace. I don't know if they met each other in life, but I would have loved to see them meet in heaven!
I loved Bonanza…but if I had been a young woman in the series…..of the three brothers, I would have married Hoss. He was a truly good, caring man and I loved his smile……if wishes were horses, etc. Our TV watching every day goes…Gunsmoke, Bonanza, then The Rifleman…every day….still love these shows.
MY grandmother's next-door neighbor owned one of the first color TV sets in town and she invited us over to watch Bonanza. Despite her husband's best efforts at adjusting the color settings, all I member was the sky was purple and the horses were orange (or maybe it was the other way around). I think I was five.
I remember walking into homes when families were getting their first color television sets and the colors were ALWAYS way out of whack! Used to drive me nuts.
Thank you for doing such a great job on this video. Audie Murphy was my hero when I was a teenager. When he died I kept a newspaper clipping of his death. I long ago lost it. If I remember correctly, he was living in a motel room. He had a manager that had made.bad investments or stolen his money. I remember being so sad. I didn't remember that he had died in a plane crash.
Love your tribute to Audie Murphy. I was a fan at age 12 when I saw him in Tumbleweed...not mentioned here. I had scrapbooks and my dad had made me a huge bulletin board for my room and it was always covered with photos...pages torn out of movie magazines. When in 6th grade I came home from school for lunch and turned on the tv...what did I see?... an ad for the up coming Sheriff's Rodeo in the Los Angeles Colosseum and Audie Murphy was the Grand Marshal. Well, you know I asked my folks about going. Mom and I went to a nearby Sheriff's station and we were in the process of buying tickets when I pulled out a photo of Audie from my purse and told the deputy my story. Well, he pulled his wallet out of his back pocket and took out tickets for box seats and have those to us instead. I was over the moon. I had a front row seat with my brother and mom was right behind us. I had my little camera ready and when the opening parade started and Audie was coming toward us I stood and had to lean my shaking knees on the wall, he stopped right in front of me. I was so nervous i missed the shot. He started to move on and my brother yelled 'wait Mr. Murphy, my sister wants to take your picture'. Well, he stopped again, turned and raised his hat. And I was shaking so by the time I got the photo all I got was the back of his head. I was miserable for the whole rodeo. When we got home I sat down and wrote him a letter about the whole thing. I received a letter and autographed photo. The letter said 'here is a photo that doesn't show the back of my head'. Thank you for this tribute to him and all the rest. 🥰
@@AWordonWesterns I was just about to post the exact same message. A great great story. Audie Murphy was my favorite cowboy when I was young. Still today when he's on TV, reruns of his movies I watch every single one of them, many times over and over. Today is October 17th 2022. I am now 79 years old. But I still remember all the old Cowboys, I also like Bob Steel, Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes, hop along Cassidy, John Wayne. There are others but I can't quite remember.
Thank you so much for this I'm a fifties kid and grew up watching westerns and it was so sad to see how many wonderful actors have been gone for so long RIP, thanks for the memories.... well-done sir
There’s only one Pete Duel and he had the special look that Roger just couldn’t get because we loved Pete which hurts an actor when they replace a person who was this special I just recently saw Pete in The Virginian and it truly was him so sensitive and tender and confused which in his own life he was very painful!! I sincerely feel for his family and friends!! It’s too bad he didn’t realize how loved he was by so many!! You truly picked me out the correct ones!! You always pick the right ones!!
Rob I didn’t realize this was over 50 minutes when I started watching but I watched it straight through. I can tell a lot of hard work and a lot of love went into the making of this.
Thanks for your wonderful tribute Rob. For me Nick Adams was a tragic loss he was memorable as johnny yuma in the rebel he carried a sense of anger and sadness which resonated. He wore his father's cap as tribute in each episode.
Don't worry, Dolls, he's on our list of over 50, and certainly not forgotten. This very long episode took an extraordinary amount of time and effort and we maybe we should have done them in batches of 5 or 6 at a time but I wanted to delve into each persons film history a length and give their background more depth. Eric will be included in an upcoming edition of this special topic and tribute to favorites who died too young. Thanks.
Rob, I believe the following actresses should be added to the list: Joan Hackett stared in Support Your Local Sheriff, Will Penny, and in some TV westerns. She died at age 49. Gail Russell stared in Angel and the Badman with John Wayne, and several other westerns. She had a very troubled life and died at age 36. Inger Stevens stared in Hangem’ High with Clint Eastwood, and on TV westerns. She died at age 35.
McQueen, in Tom Horn is one of my favorite westerns, although I like every movie he made. What’s aggravating is all the talented actors that ended their own lives, while others like Steve suffered horrible deaths due to disease or a horrible accident. This was a wonderful video that brought back many memories.
Destry! My favorite Audie Murphy movie! Can’t beat Lyle Bettinger as a bad guy! Thank you Rob! I think Richard Long from The Big Valley was another early death. My great grandfather worked at the 101 Ranch back in the late 1800’s…
The all became family , they came into our homes and hearts. Comforted our loneliness , or emptiness. Filled us with dreams , and ideas. Left us with thankfulness, and blessings.
This is a great video! I was 13 yrs old when Audie died and I was devastated. My best friend was in love with Donny Osmond while I loved Audie. He is my all-time cinematic crush. My favorite movie of his is "Ride a Crooked Trail". He was the first "famous" sufferer to speak about the long-term effects of what was later called PTSD. Hero.
That was outstanding, Rob! I would like to give my condolences to you as L.Q. Jones friend and L.Q.’s family for their loss. Have a fantastic week my friend.
L.Q. was very special, Greg. Thanks. We're taping a tribute at The Autry this Tuesday, July 19th, to those two rascals from THE WILD BUNCH, L.Q. and Bo Hopkins.
An uplifting tribute .Sad,that so many died in such dreadful circumstances .It true that "the good they do is oft interned with their bones" to paraphase The Bard.
Jeffrey Hunter & Pete Duell was a shocker for me. Both were young, handsome and talented. Seems like suicide and head injuries have claimed a lot of famous people. This doesn’t fall into this category of young people but now we’ve lost L.Q. Jones. Thanks Rob. This was sad but interesting.
Delighted to see you included the great Buck Jones in your tribute.I was about 5 when I first saw him in a movie .Many years later I stll reckon that the rest of the "cowboy stars" stood on his shoulders.
Beautiful tribute to stars who died too young. Sal Mineo played in the movie Tonka as a Sioux Indian and in Cheyenne Autumn. I was a huge fan and watched most of his films. He was murdered at age 37 during a robbery.
Thanks, Joan. He's on my BIG list of those who died too young. I'm planning more tribute episodes for them. Back in the 1970's Sal was on both my TV interview show and my syndicated entertainment radio series, FOCUS ON FILM. He was very complimentary and I gave him my movie poster from REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, my only copy. He didn't have one. A very fine actor.
Fully agree with this list Rob and a beautiful memoriam to all these wonderful stars. Especially enjoy the very moving soundtrack as well...I am fully convinced that the actresses of the past were some of the most beautiful women Hollywood and television has ever known unlike today....thank you sir!...👍
Personally for me Steve McQueen and Nick Adams, troubled lives, but made great actors. Would have loved more from them, and Dan Blocker. How would they cast as older men characters is some thinking. Thanks Rob, it’s like a photo album reading so must keep attentive. Your meticulous work on it is seen thru it all. 👍🤠
Though he doesn't meet your criteria of dying before 50, I think Lee van Cleef died way too young at 64. When you think of his co-stars in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Eli Wallach living to nearly 100 and Clint Eastwood still living at 92, Lee dying at 64 is especially sad. 😢
Supreme tribute. Knew most of the actors but not their demise at such young ages. I suppose you’re from Jupiter if you didn’t know about Dan Blocker or Audie Murphy
Great tribute, Rob. Looking forward to the next one. Interesting fact: Audie Murphy was the original choice to play the Scorpio killer in the first Dirty Harry film but he died before the deal could be made. Murphy’s death was especially tragic to me. A truly brave man who risked his life for others.
Not just his life, but his reputation as well. He spoke out about shell shock (PTSD) when it was a very, very taboo topic, to raise awareness for veterans during the Vietnam War, which made him extremely unpopular in some circles. It's the "small" things like that, as well as his exploits in WWII, that make him my personal hero.
I agree with you. Audie Murphy has always been my favorite. Billy the Kid was eerie. He was excellent. To Hell and Back was a movie that you would not get tired of, or at least I didn't. I lived about 30 miles from his Museum in Texas, and was able to visit there. He had so many medals on his Military Uniform, that it covered the left half of his chest, and hung to his west. I have watched his movie :To Hell and Back: I have 4 videos in case some wear out. I have watched his life story "To Hell and Back" so many times that I have worn out at least one video. His life was hard. His actions in the movie (in the Military) He was certainly inspiring. I will never forget him.
It is true that he was offered the part of Scorpio......but I have read that he would not have done it.... went against everything he did his whole Hollywood career.
Great presentation Rob. 3 of these actors were way before my time, but there's one actor who outshines them all and that's Steve McQueen. I think he had the biggest impact in Hollywood and will always be and Icon to me, it's so unfortunate he passed in 1980, because more was to come from this brilliant actor. This isn't to take anything from the other actors either, but Steve McQueen was the man.
This was a great and moving tribute to movie stars who died young. Most I remember well. Fred Thompson I did not know about but I am glad to know about him now. The inclusion of Elvis was unexpected but was deserved. Flaming Star is a favorite movie of mine because of Elvis’ performance. Great work Rob. I am sure those included in this tribute would have appreciated the being part of it.
Wonderful and sad but the contributions immense in Western cinema and real people with no pretense. It was the stories and the acting that was important not huge salaries or a materialistic lifestyle. They are truly missed and thankful to Rob and the Word on Westerners proving us with such a rich history of American westerns.
Audie Murphy was the first name that popped in my head when I read the title of that episode. Western fans all have a favorite cowboy, and mine was Audie Murphy. When I grew up, a local tv station showed a movie every weekday afternoon at 5 PM. They were teenage boy fares, either a japanese monster movies (Godzilla types), swordfight adventures (Sinbad movies, knights and musketeers, etc.), old war movies, or westerns. And the person who programmed the movies must have been an Audie Murphy fan because his movies were regular returning features. * * * You are so right to say that Dan Block was the heart of Bonanza, a favorite tv show in my family when I was growing up. They say that Little Joe was the most popular among the fans, but Hoss was my favorite character. Who knows how long the series would have lasted if we hadn't lost Dan? Maybe it would even have matched Gunsmoke for the longuest lasting western tv series? * * * I first became aware of Buck Jones because of the Dell comic books, way before I had a chance to watch one of his movies. Fun fact, that Rob probably already knows, many issues of Buck Jones comic book series were drawn by Nicholas Firfires, a very good artist who later became a renowned painter of western subjects. Firfires was also Buck Jones son in law, being married to Jones daughter Maxine! Thank you very much for doing that tribute Rob!
We know a lot of people blame Colonel Tom Parker for putting Elvis in a wave of movie musicals, which took up the better part of the late '50s and most of the '60s, even when Beatlemania hit. His 1968 TV special showed him at the top of his game, further cementing his status as a global icon.
The sad thing is that the fans of the time didn’t support the more serious films he made in the early 60s (Flamin’ Star, Wild In The Country, etc) like they did with GI Blues or Blue Hawaii, with box office receipts for the former at around 50% below the latter.
@@MemphisFlash84 Elvis was the first to make a million per movie. Each of his films made money, no matter how bad they were. No one has ever done that. And... to the uploader, I appreciate you including Elvis here, but he sang many different genres of music. That was what made him stand out. Influences were country, R&R, gospel, jazz, opera, and biggest were quartets like JD Sumner and the Stamps, who he use to sneak and see when he was young. Had no money. JD saw him and let him in. Years later, JD and the Stamps were on stage with him until the end. Must not forget what was inside himself before he sang a note. Your "he sang black music" prompted this reply. Yes, he had some black influences, but Elvis fans know he had so many others, too.
From '56 to March '58 , he made 4 movies, then two years in the U.S. Army , came back in March 1960 and continued his movie career to late '69 when he made his last movie '' Change of Habit '' ! 33 Films Total ! From Aug1969 to August 1977, he toured through out the U.S. performing Live Concerts and did a lot of shows at the Las Vegas International Hilton ! Elvis gave 1,684 Concerts and over 6,000 Live Performances during his career as a Entertainer Super Star, a astonishing and amazing achievement not surpassed by anyone ! And over 2.5 Billion Records sold Worldwide ! The Highest Selling Single Artist in the History of Recorded Music ! AND the Only Entertainer in the World that is a member of 4 Music Halls of Fame ! Rock 'n Roll, Country, R & B , and Gospel ! And 21 other Halls of Fame ! That's Why Elvis is the KING of Music !!!
I had no idea so many western actors had power packed so much work into their short lives. Thanks for bringing out their life stories to light. Very well done documentary in my honest opinion. 👍
I think the greatest impact on me as far as celebrity early passings was Dan Blocker. Bonanza began when I was a year old, so I literally grew up with the show. I actually saw Blocker and I think Lorne Greene in the 60s back when tv stars toured the country promoting their shows during hiatus. To make things worse that year was the loss of my first dog! Almost forgot to mention we lost L.Q. Jones a few days ago at 93 I believe.
Thanks, Wes. We're taping new interviews and also having friends comment and honor L.Q. and Bo Hopkins this Tuesday at The Autry for A WORD ON WESTERNS. L.Q. would have been 95 next month. What a life and career!!
Really enjoyed your documentary! Shared with my western buff dad, he's 81. My grandfather Tata (my paternal grandfather) was a real cowboy. Thank you again! ❤️
RIP Pete Duel 😔😥😔 ALIAS....Smith and Jones was my favorite show as a 9 year old at the time he passed! My mom told me New Years Day '72 and I cried like a baby! 😭😭😭😭 01\04\2023 and its still my favorite show. 🎊 😎 🎊
My children were kin to Dan Blocker through their Grandmother from Oklahoma. My oldest has 2 traits like him which are the blue, almond shaped eyes, and his husky, soft voice.
I loved the movie Audie Murphy and James Stewart, Night Passage. The Mayflower Mill is still there outside of Silverton, Colorado. I would drive pass it all the time when offroading above Animas Forks.
As a kid I thought he was so neat then when I got older I felt so sorry for him he seemed haunted more than his Rebel character! We never saw Klondike didn’t ever see it as we few stations on north Oregon coast and we always loved Dan Blocker he was extremely talented and so loving 🥰 We still miss him 😢!!
So well done, Rob, thank you so much. I love these kind of special programs. I have been recently watching the old Bonanza shows. All these years later, you can really see how Dan Blocker really was the heart of Bonanza. Westerns have always been my favorites and practically all on that list I had crushes on back in the day. I do love to see them "alive" on film again.
This was such a great tribute to the Movie Cowboys that we have lost before the age of 50. I didn't realize Elvis made more than one western movie. I haven't been a huge Elvis movie fan since I was in high school, but I do love a good western! I would like to see the last film you spoke about made in Italy. One of my favorite character actors is in it, Victor French, I definitely will be looking for this film. I have to say from what I saw from your photographs, Elvis looked very handsome with his scruffy face!!! 🌼
Awesome Rob really cool covering Elvis westerns very tasteful the way you explained his situation with the Col. & how he did the best he could,thank you. Audie Murphy segment was interesting has was the whole show, thanks.
Rob, Your diverse style of honoring the Actors and Actress I sincerely appreciate. I learn so much about the great movies and TV series they were in from days gone bye on your channel. You provide a wealth of information and knowledge. Thank you for acknowledging and featuring Pete Duel in this list. The story was excellent and very entertaining. I still remember the day I learned of Pete's passing. This was the first heartbreaking event of my life. The series Alias Smith and Jones was a favorite and greatly missed. Thank you again for featuring Pete Duel gone too soon, also Don Blocker another great actor.
It’s sad how so many stars died so young I’m sure they all had a lot more to give , I thought Jeff chandler should be on the list rob , maybe for the next one? He was in a few good western movies, he died at 42 sadly.
Great episode Rob I learned a lot. The thing I noticed is those who either died of natural causes or by accident were more loved than those who did not.
Just now seeing this. I don't know how I missed it. Once again Rob, you've preserved a record of these great icons and so many of these deaths I remember. The Mare's Leg thing reminded me of visiting a local gun shop. He had gotten in two Mare's Legs, one chambered in .44 Mag and one in .357. He handed me one to look at and I cycled the action, admiring the looped lever. The owner said, "Go ahead." I looked up and asked, "Excuse me?" He said. "I know you need to, go ahead." I spun it and had a nearly "romantic" experience as the action cycled. I wish now I had bought one of them. It was like touching Western history even though they were modern versions.
Please include Pat Conway. He starred as Sheriff Clay Hollister in Tombstone Territory and guest starred in several TV westerns (Gunsmoke, The Texan, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Iron Horse, The Loner, Laramie) and two movies, Geronimo and a Brighty of the Grand Canyon. He also had an uncredited role as Sid Cutler in Westward the Women (1951). Great actor. Passed away at the age of 50 years old. RIP Pat.
Thank you! I really enjoyed the varied list of actors that you covered in this one. Pete Duel, Audie Murphy and Allison Hayes are personal favorites. Wonderful tribute to them all. Thank you again!
This was excellent! Thank you for sharing it. You did an excellent tribute to Western stars we all fell in love with. God Bless You, stay safe. Looking forward to more videos.
As my brother and I grew up in the 50s, we were in our hayday too. I liked Roy Rogers and Trigger and my brother likes Gene Autry and his horse, Champ! We, of course, lobbied heavily with Mom and Dad to have the really six shooters or maybe a Winchester. These could NEVER be sold as toys these days. These guns were made by Mattel. The pistols were called Fanner Fifties. The holsters that came with the guns were good quality,real leather holsters. But, the part that could never be sold today is that they actually shots bullets, the six shooters and the Winchester rifle fired them. The bullets had real beass casing with a spring inside of it. The bullet was plastic and it pushed down the spring as you snapped it together. The last part was called Greenie Stickum Caps. We had caps ( they go BANG) that came in rolls for the old guns. The Greenies had six caps on a circle of paper. You peeled them off, stuck them to the botton of the brass cartridge and loaded six "loaded" bullets into your pistol. My brother got a rifle and a single six shooter, but I was always cooler. I got the two holster set with two shiny Fanner Fifties. Wish I still had them today. They aren't like the first Action Comics featuring Superman kind of value, but they run from the hundreds to a thousand or so. I wouldn't want to sell them though because they are a reminder of a place and a time and I think our kids would have gotten a kick out of them, the grandkids too... , and, maybe even a great grandkid?
@@AWordonWesterns Back then, it was more of our own imaginations. It really was awesome for us back then. Now, my kids range from 33 to 53, even grandkids in their 20s. Our entertainment was so different back then. Take care & God bless.
Great write up .My Dad passed in 2019 at 85..His stories were great..He grew up in the Best times of America. .I'm 61. .I'm jealous of anybody that grew up in 1930's-early.1960's..I only watched Classic tv shows and movies..will continue till I die..Country is so Gone today ..it sickens me. Thanks for your story.
Great tribute video, thanks Rob. I was 7 or 8 and a huge fan of Alias Smith and Jones and remember my dad breaking the news to me that Pete Duel had committed suicide. I remained a fan of the show, but maybe not as much.
Devastated over Pete's death.I think if they were going to carry on the show,the narrator who took over Pete's part,should've been a cousin/brother or something.Trying to replace Peter's character was a bad idea.There would only ever be one Hannibal Heyes.May he RIP.
Rob, very well done! Thank you for this creative program and for keeping the legacy of these great actors, who passed away at young age, alive. I enjoyed Sharro very much. Rita Hayworth had a small part in that movie. In some of old VHS tape, we can still see her. But sadly, her clip was cut off. Peace to their soul. They all spent most of their life entertaining us.
@@AWordonWesterns You're welcome. I agree it's important to share their work. They had a big part in shaping westerns in the coming years. I have always loved westerns having watched them with my dad as a little girl whenever he was home from his job driving truck hauling cattle. He loved them and I grew to love them, too.
Great video. Hey Rob, you were a cute little kid in that picture with Duke. You were one lucky kid to have that memory. Loved all the stars you chose to feature. When I was a kid, I thought Jeff Hunter was so handsome. The Fred Thomson story was interesting and tragic. I will have to see if I can find a clip or movie from one of his films. Saw Sunrise with George O’Brien the other day, and proved that some of the old silents are well worth watching.
@@AWordonWesterns I did, though on television. PBS did a series of silent films in the 1970s, and I have DVDs of films of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
Great tribute, Rob! Nick Adams did a great episode of "Combat!" and a silly episode of "Wild, Wild West." I am a fan of the "Wild, Wild West," but that episode was silly. I am glad you were so reverent with Audie Murphy. He was a great hero and a really good actor. I have many of his movies and "Whispering Smith" television series on DVD. It was a decent western and detective series. There were so many of the others that I knew or had heard of. Great episode!
Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography pictures 📷 enabling Viewers to better understand what/whom the orator was describing. Although these 🌟 stars exited early in their lives. 😇A wonderful way to be remembered thru their acting careers.
I can't believe I missed this. I was subscribed a year ago. Actually, I've been around a year and a half. RIP to all these greats. I was a fan of all of of them.
Hi Raleigh, N.C. I was born and raised in Goldsboro, N.C My family and I always went to Raleigh for our shopping and great Doctors visits. I am living in Virginia now and truly miss North Carolina. It will always be HOME to me.
This was really beautifully put together, Rob. The writing was excellent with no opportunities for the audience to mentally tune out. That's not an easy task with an hour of only still images. It's easy to see that you put a load of time and work into it. Definitely one of your best projects!
Steve McQueen was actually born in Beech Grove, Indiana and moved at an early age to Missouri. Really enjoyed the video and learned about a few actors I that I knew very little about. Thanks.
