Awwww, I always liked Sugarfoot, my family & I would watch that, sure do appreciate being able to see & hear these people that were stars in the westerns, he looks great to be 91, thanks again Rob Word!!!
I loved Will since I first saw him on Sugarfoot when I was 6 years old. I was thinking about the show and looking for some episodes on youtube but could only find clips. What a wonderful actor and even as a little kid I was so smitten with him. Thank you for this interview and what a delight he is. I could listen to his stories all day long. Thank you Will Hutchins for telling your stories. I would love to hear more. Hugs and kisses to you, you are still adorable.🤗😘
Wow! What an inspiration Will is. I'm 72 and he can run circles around me recalling names, places, titles, events, from years past! And his outlook and attitude towards life is so uplifting. No remorse, no bitterness. I would describe him as undefeated. I remember Sugarfoot. I remember liking the song. I remember there being lyrics along with it, and liking them too. Thanks for coming on the show Will🤗
Rob, thank you for a great program showcasing Will Hutchins. As you know there aren’t many of those great folks around for us today. Will and Babs are really genuine people. You couldn’t have chosen a better guest than Will in my opinion. Will has so many stories that he could write volumes of trivia book insights that most have never heard of. I sculpted a couple of portrait figures of Will “Sugarfoot,” and Babs had one partially visible over Will’s right shoulder. Rob, keep the memories going - thank God we still have Will to bring back memories of a great TV era many grew up with. Those TV westerns had much to offer.
Hi, Russ! What a beautiful tribute, straight from the heart! We are so glad that you enjoyed the interview...and your two incredible sculptures just had to be featured in this setting...our dining room! Thank you for your friendship and your support! We are happy to have introduced you to the wonderful AWOW...hope that you will stay tuned! Big hugs, Babs and Will
Thank you for sharing this interview with Will Hutchins. Having not scene him in many years I did not recognize him. When he started speaking in your interview I knew it was it Will.
@@barbarahutchins8496 my childhood wasn't all that great so I watched westerns and Sugarfoot was my fav, it helped me escape the pain, thank him very much
Hi, Craig...Thank you for your comments! Yes, he talks a lot! When I wind him up, he has a lot to say...LOL! He remembers EVERYTHING! And he still takes Tai Chi classes...so he will have even more to say! Regards, Babs
Thank you, Ron! Will is one of the last of the WB cowboys...he appreciates all of the kind comments on Rob Word's site. Glad that you are still a fan! He sends a big HOWDY to you! Regards, Babs and Will
I love Will Hutchins and I love watching Sugarfoot. I am so lucky to call him a friend and I have spoken to him several times on the phone. He is so witty, so kind, and he can tell a good story that will keep you laughing throughout your conversation. It is rare to find such a talented man who is so humble and so generous toward his fans. I hope he lives forever!!
Oh, our dear Terry...What a lovely response to the interview!! I knew that you would comment! We are so glad that you enjoyed it and we treasure your remarks! Big hugs from The Sugarfeet!!
@@ssolomon07304 Hi, Steve!! All is well here...write to us at the house and we will answer! Send us your email address...I don't text! It's great to hear from you! Babs and Will
@@ssolomon07304 Hi, Steve! Thanks for writing! All is well here. I don't text, so write to us at the house and we will answer. Send me your email address...not sure if we have your current home address! Big hugs, Babs and Will
Hi, Randy C...Will and I thank you for your comment and he is very happy that you and your family enjoyed the show and his work. It means the world to him to read all of these positive responses! He really appreciates all of you! Best regards, Babs
I watched this series in the late 50's when I was in primary school. It's good to see that Will is still in the land of the living when so many of our western stars of that era have passed away.
Hi, Johnny...Will is very much alive, still writing his column for Western Clippings magazine and doing interviews and taking Tai Chi classes! Thank you for your lovely comments! Babs and Will
@@johnnymac8680 Thank you, Johnny...These days he likes a bit of something stronger...but just a little! He's still a clean livin' and easy lopin' kind of guy! Babs
Wonderful interview with a TV Legend. A big dose of history today on the American Television Western. You are archiving these stories and personal experiences for future generations. Thanks for allowing us to sit with you as you record.
We are so happy that Rob included Will in his wonderful group of videos! We love all of our cowboy pals, and miss seeing the whole gang...so many are gone now. Thanks for the comment...Babs and Will
Thank you, Slick! Will is a walking encyclopedia of Show Biz trivia. He loves to talk, as you can see. Rob has captured a lot of it! Hope that you enjoyed the interview! Regards, Babs and Will
@@barbarahutchins8496 I loved seeing Will Hutchins. I was a big fan of both the actor and his character of "Sugarfoot" and the "Canary Kid." Later I watched "Blondie" mostly to see Will Hutchins play "Dagwood." I wanted to wish you and Will well. I enjoyed your replies to most of the comments. I want to wish you and Will the best and a happy early 92nd birthday wishes.
@@AWordonWesterns Could you do another interview with Will Hutchins for his 92nd birthday which is coming up soon. Another reason to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Still charming & looks great for his age . Thanks also for showing a image of the late , great Lee Sholem as well. One of the great television directors of the 50s & 60s.
Thanks for commenting, William! Will appreciates it! He and Lee used to play golf together at Griffith Park...he said that he was a terrific director and a great guy! "Rollem Sholem"!!!! Babs
A real tribute to a great actor and man. Warner Bros.put out some of the best shows with the greatest actors.The actors and Warner Bros.were a real tribute to talent and collaboration.
Great interview with a real person who just happens to be a childhood idol! Loved Will in that series! Such a unique concept that Will pulled off like no one else could have! Great to see him doing so well & so happy! Thanks Rob for bringing Will back to us for this interview!!!
Hi, Don! We are so glad that you enjoyed the interview and we appreciate your wonderful comments! It has been heartwarming to read so many beautiful tributes from folks near and far! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Best regards, Babs and Will
Rob, you do the best interviews, but in Will’s case, you just wind him up and let him loose! What a joy to watch him reminisce about the idols of his business that he got to work with. He is so energetic and affable still at age 91. I have an aunt in S. Cal who is about his age and her energy puts me to shame. Of course I think of the two movies Will did with Elvis; Clambake and Spinout and how he stood out with his ‘aww shucks’ characters in those two films. He played much younger in them but his boyish looks and charm made him a natural for them. Well done once again, Rob. 👏🏻
Hi, Kelly! We thank you for your wonderful comments and want you to know that Will absolutely loved working with Elvis on those two films. They are stand-out memories for him and he's so happy that Elvis' fans have appreciated his work in them. We are glad that you enjoyed this interview...Best regards to you and your auntie! Babs and Will
I can imagine, through people like Will, how much fun it was back in the day making these films. Before politics, gender crap, and more, dividing people to opposing sides. These are friendships, and respect, that never died. Good vid, Lee
actually it tended not to be fun. warners was tough and determined not to pay much. clint walker, james garner, and many stars such as john wayne and burt lancaster, bette davis, james cagney felt cheated by them and sued or left. hours were very long, walker spoke of 7am to 11pm hours. if you were loaned out and they paid you 100 a week and the loan paid 1000 they kept the difference. the same was true for personal appearances. it was sometimes referred to as a prison. roy huggins left over credit and fees, create a show and they would stick in stuff from an old script so the creator didn't get paid a creator fee.
Thank You for Will alas Sugarfoot oh I had a crush on him! He’s so talented and funny! I am so Happy he is feeling better now! I am so Glad you got him for an interview today .This is such a treat ! Thank You Rob !🤠
Rob, great to see Will Hutchins! Wow! What a sharp mind! I bet he has a lot more memories to share. Thanks Rob for not forgetting about Sugarfoot. Loved that show...Larry
Hi, Larry...Just saw your comment and we want to thank you. Will's memory is amazing...except when it comes to remembering things that I ask him to do around the house! LOL! Glad that you were a Sugarfoot fan! Me, too!! Babs
@@barbarahutchins8496 Hi Babs, good to hear from you. Hope that you and Will are doing fabulous! The interview with Will conjured up wonderful memories. And reminded me what a great guy Will is! We need more people in this world like him. Hope to hear more from him. Always good, cheerful and positive. My best to you and Will.
Sweetest Sugarfoot! How thrilling to see you and your gorgeous smile on the screen again - yes, gorgeous at 91!! It's extremely rare to fall in fall with a TV hero for his kindness, vitality, and humor, and then to find out that the actor who played him has those very same qualities in real life. Only one problem with this interview: it's too short! I could listen to you for hours on end. Love forever to Will and Babs!!!
Hi, Mae...What a lovely tribute to that 91 year old "boy"! I heartily agree with you...those qualities are very endearing! Thank you so much for adding your comments to the interview! Hugs, Babs and sweet Sweet Toes
Wow, a lot of memory cues packed in to this episode Rob! ' Sugarfoot' was always one of my favorites of all those Warner Brothers series because he was such a different kind of hero. Will Hutchins seems to be doing well in his senior years and that's great to see! Wonder if Sugarfoot ever got his law degree?
We are both well, thank you! Will says that if there had been a Season 5, he probably would have flunked his bar exam, and headed to the nearest bar! Babs Hutchins
@@barbarahutchins8496 Thank you so much, glad to hear firsthand that you are both well! I believe he would have easily passed his bar exam, he was just as smart as he was quick on the draw ( "Once you got his dander up"!) Haha! Have a great day Ms Hutchins and thanks again!
Will said he got started by backing a play with $2,000 his dad gave him. That's $19,000 in today's value. I guess Will took the risk and invested in himself so fast, that no one had a chance to talk him our of his dreams. I loved the interview with Will's perfect recollections.
Thank you, Paul! Will's mind is like a steel trap when it comes to all things Show Biz...remembering to take out the trash, not so much! LOL! Babs Hutchins
Great, Harold. Glad you found it. We aim to please! In fact, on tomorrow's AWOW I'll be posting the rest of my zoom interview with Will. I think you'll enjoy it. Thanks.
This was terrific. I had not seen Will Hutchins for a long, long time. Which is understandable, because at the age of 90 he's obviously been retired for awhile. I only vaguely remember "Sugarfoot," and I think I caught it in reruns in the 1960's. Glad to know that the actor is still with us and doing well. PS - I'm happy to still have all of my hair, too, even though I'm a quarter-century younger than Will. LOL!
@@barbarahutchins8496 Hey, thanks a lot for taking the time to respond to my comment. I'm one of those reviled Baby Boomers, but nobody will ever convince me that those weren't good times growing up with some great television shows like Sugarfoot (I didn't mean to imply that I vaguely remembered the show. I remember it very well, only I think I caught the show mostly in reruns just a few years later). Hope you and Will are doing well - From a lifeling fan in Texas (boyhood spent in Louisiana),
@@watchman1178 Hi, Watchman 117! I'm a Baby Boomer, too (1946). Grew up loving all of these great cowboys! Those were the good ol' days for me, and I long for them! Thanks for being a true fan of these wonderful guys! I'm a star-struck super fan of them ALL! Nice to know that Will touched so many people! Take care..Babs
After all these years, the theme song for Sugarfoot is still deep in my brain and pops up from time to time just like the theme songs from all those other TV westerns.
Those were the BEST theme songs...we get chills hearing them again! Thank you for your comment! Will is alive, well and living in New York! Still "Easy lopin'" but not "cattle ropin'". Keep singing' the song!! Regards, Babs and Will Hutchins
Hi, Jeff...Great theme song, as were all of the WB western themes. TV western music was just the BEST! And we all can still sing them from memory!! Thank you! Hugs, Babs and Will
@@barbarahutchins8496 ..hi barbara..thank you for your reply..would you pass on my very best wishes to will ...he is so full of life and fun..my favourite cowboy ...many thanks...xx
Those westerns from Warner Brothers were my favorite shows. Sugarfoot gave us a different character from the others and was special. The whole cast rotating like they did was great. I was a young boy on the farm and brother and i tried to get all our afternoon to evening chores done in time for the western shows which were plentiful on tv then. Supper and the tv westerns were a joy for us on the farm. Not much but school and work otherwise.
@@douglastreem7104 We are so happy to meet y'all via Rob's terrific site! This is all new to us...we are not exactly techie folks! But this has been a terrific ride! Thanks for your kind thoughts and support! WE are the ones who are thrilled!! Babs
Sugarfoot was one of the best westerns of the 1950's along with Maverick and Cheyenne. I have to wonder why it doesn't get a run on the western channels anymore.
@@AWordonWesterns Being old enough to remember both Cheyenne and Sugarfoot (called Tenderfoot here in Blighty) on their first runs, I believe Cheyenne over-shadowed the gentler show and had more of an impact - hence, possibly, why the Clint Walker series is easier to find nowadays. By the way, as a hopeless western addict, my favourite TV oater is an underrated Warners series - the superlative The Dakotas. It's grittier than so many other shows. Only Rawhide comes close for me. Meanwhile, a soaper like Bonanza, which had as much to do with 19th century America as Woody in Toy Story, ground on for 14 seasons. Did Michael Landon's crimplene trews ever pick up a single speck of dust?
@@wildbillharding Thanks again Bill. I just happened to catch an episode of Cheyenne featuring both Sugarfoot and Bronco Layne. I'm also old enough to remember the Dakotas an underated western featuring the great Jack Elam and Chad Everett.
I was a big fan of Will Hutchins and "Sugarfoot." I watched Will on "Blondie" and in other shows. I remember him in a movie where they called him "Chowhound" because the character ate all the time which got the character in trouble. I think it was "Darby's Rangers" and a lot of Warner Brothers television stars were in it. I hope that you could do a show for Will's 92nd birthday which is coming up soon. I was young when I watched all the Warner Brothers television series. My father called me "Will" too.
I always thought Sugarfoot was way too short-lived. I liked Maverick first and Sugarfoot 2nd and I guess the Lawman 3rd because it was my Dad's favorite and you watched what he watched or you didn't watch at all. Will has a remarkable mind and memory; quite a treasure! Couldn't stream this yesterday but I certainly enjoyed it today. Thanks Rob Word, for all the memories and the back story of our favorite T V shows.
Thank you, Wayne, for your thoughtful comments. Sugarfoot deserved a longer run, and should be seen on the western channels right now. Will appreciates your support and fond memories! Best wishes from us, Babs and Will
As George Bernard Shaw said : When the will is in earnest, The body will follow . And this here Will Is sure in earnest. Thank you for another example of preventative medicine.
Sugarfoot was a fun show, and Will Hutchins was perfectly cast. I wonder where his career would've gone if he'd starred in "No Time For Sergeants". One of the small screen's absolute best nice guys.
Hey Rob seeing Will Hucthins reminds me of a couple Elvis movies he co stared in maybe you could do something with Elvis's 3 westerns Charo, flaming star & love me tender, thanks enjoy your show.
Will hasn't written an autobiography, yet. He sure should, Marsha, and does write a regular column in Western Clippings about his days in the business.
Hi, Marsha...Well, Will has written in a diary every single day since 1962 or thereabouts...he still does it, daily! So there is a LOT of material in all of those journals! More info than anyone would ever want to know...but maybe someday??? Thank you for the wonderful comments! Babs
Great stuff, Rob, but you should have asked Will about his 1965 Jack Nicholson western, The Shooting, directed by the recently deceased Monte Hellman and executive produced by B movie legend Roger Corman. It's now a cult oater and was shot back to back with the equally fascinating Ride in the Whirlwind.
Thanks, Bill. Those two Hellman films are among my favorites. I tried for years to talk Monte into coming on the show to talk about those films. Unfortunately, he kept deferring and now it's too late. Monte worked for me at Orion as an editor on the network versions of a couple of films, including LONE WOLF McQUADE.
I saw Lone Wolf Mcquade when it came out. I always thought it was an example of Chuck Norris's better movies. My favorite of his anyway. It was entertaining, good action movie, didn't take itself too seriously. I must have really liked it, because I remember watching it more than once, hehe.
We may be prejudiced, but we think that The Shooting is a gem! We see new things every time we watch it! Glad that TCM has seen fit to show it occasionally! Thank you for the comments! Regards, Babs and Will
Alan Ladd was notoriously kind to fans, with the rep of always taking time to pose for photos and even when mobbed patiently sticking around to sign autographs until everyone got one. There are even photos of him coming out of his private home to greet tour buses, which is almost a little overboard in its kindness. No surprise he was cordial and polite to Will then. I think that was Tuesday Weld in that snap-shot with Will's agent, Dick Clayton. Date, client or both I wonder. Thanks for doing this great interview with Will Hutchins, Rob. One of your most requested finally come to fruition. Noticed that picture of the Warner Brothers tv Western heroes in line with their guns drawn had one important omission, the earliest and most prominent one of them all. Cheyenne Body, Clint Walker.
Yes, it was terrific to finally get our interview with East Coast's Will! His wife, Babs, was a big help in setting it all up. The luscious Tuesday Weld was also a client of Dick Clayton. Me thinks that this photo was taken during the time that Clint was out on strike. Thanks, Hiram.
So glad that Will was finally corralled by Rob...it was a terrific ride! Will eventually ended up at a party at Alan Ladd's house, years after that first childhood encounter. So he got to meet his idol for real! Thanks for your comments! Babs
I remember Mr. Hutchins in the Elvis movie "Clambake" and in "Sugarfoot", always thought he added a lot to the shows. Had to laugh he was honored to wear Bogarts pants, LOL. Thanks Rob.
Hi, John...Thank you for your comment...Will has talked for years about wearing Bogie's pants from the WB wardrobe department and also Errol Flynn's vest and Walter Brennan's belt...all a big thrill for him! Glad you enjoyed the interview!! Babs
When I watch old Western series on TV, I always look to see who the guest actors were. I like to see if any of them are actors who became more prominent later in their career. Or if they were older actors who had been more prominent earlier in their career and were just winding down a successful movie career. I was born in 1949, so I would never have realized when I was watching these shows as a kid, that some of the guest actors were famous and easily recognizable to older viewers. It might be interesting to ask people like Will Hutchins what they remember about specific guests or who some of their favorite guests were at that time.
Charles Bronson did the best mount ever, according to Will, in the episode "The Bullet And The Cross"...jumped out a window, and leapt onto a waiting horse...all in one take! Babs
I believe the bridge Will crossed over when he met Alan Ladd is called the Hyperion Avenue Bridge that goes to Atwater and Glendale. I too graduated from John Marshall High School and remember hearing that actor Will Hutchins graduated from there.
Hi, John...So far, so good. Old age ain't for sissies, but Will has kept on keepin' on! Thank you for watching the interview! He's happy and healthy! Best regards, Babs Hutchins
@@barbarahutchins8496 You know, Babs , I just went over and watched a wonderful youtube tribute to you two. The worst thing about growing old is that the soul and spirit are still exuberant and young but the shell we occupy is not cooperating with the zest we have for life. I love Will's disregard for this "pre-condition". He says what he's going to say and I am sure if calmer heads did not prevail he would do whatever he always had the ability to do...and would do it as a reflex. I hate when my body denies my youthful spirit free rein and I will fight it to my dying day. Go ahead life, buck me off, but I am climbing right back on and digging spur, just to make it interesting. God bless the both of you! Here is the tribute clip: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HMTsWgI1b-4.html
@@JohnSmith-vb6jx Hello, John! Thank you for sending the RU-vid tribute...it was done about four years ago by a wonderful woman who has become our long-distance friend. Her site is In A Nick Of Time, and there are 10 videos in all, beautifully edited and well worth the looksee. Hope you'll check 'em all out! Thanks for your lovely thoughts...I will share them with Will a bit later. Happy Trails!! Babs
Oh yes, I was there. I was a BSA Police recruit of the 10/69 squad. We were extremely excited to be a part of the film-making process and travelled by bus to Bulawayo,our horses transported by rail, and then on to a farm in the Marula area. It was an incredible experience to begin with. We all had stars in our eyes as we were outfitted with uniforms based on historical research, plus ancient single-shot Martini Henry rifles and rode our horses out to the various shoot locations each day to perform as extras in various scenes. In the beginning hordes of us lined up to be selected for scenes, but as the shoot extended into weeks, most of us realized we were police officers in the making and not actors, therefore towards the end, our superiors would have to come and find us and order us into action. I have many funny stories of the events, and good memories, but two I remember specifically; Will was very tall and towered over Brian Oshaunessey.. One scene demanded both men to walk side by side and say their respective lines. In order to get their eyes roughly level, a ditch was dug for Will, and he had to walk along it beside a camera mounted on tracks which was manned by the cameraman and someone pushing it along. It was a hoot to watch this process being repeated, and each take required Will to repeat the process; step into the ditch, walk beside Brian, say his lines, step out of the ditch, walk back, step into the ditch and go again. The other scene was the nag of a horse they gave him to ride. They outfitted this creature with a Western saddle and bridle, but just like a donkey it wouldn't budge, despite Will kicking the hell out of it and cursing. Eventually the director arranged for a little kid to pull the horse along via a leash up to the camera. He was so small that he couldn't be seen as Will dismounted, walked up to the camera lens and and said his lines. I recognized Will again when watching Clint Eastwod's Magnum Force. Will played the part of a cop on the stakeout. I thought to myself, “That's Will!”
@@AWordonWesterns Hi, Rob...Sculpture's Hard is referring to "Shangani Patrol", which Will made in Rhodesia in 1970. I responded to his earlier message... a ways down the comments section. Will is thrilled to hear this story that he has just related. He got a good laugh from it!! We can talk about it another time, amigo! Babs
I can't begin to tell you how amused Will was by this wonderful tale of "Shangani Patrol" filming days. He got a huge kick out of this! I wish that we had a decent copy of the film, but alas, the one we have is not a very good quality. Will doesn't remember having horse trouble, but he sure did enjoy your recollection of it all. Thank you SO much for writing and for bringing up fond memories of that whole experience! Warm regards to you from us, Babs and Will
When I was a kid all these shows like Maverick, Sugarfoot and other westerns I'd never heard came out but I couldn't watch them because the only channel I got was CBS. I mean I remember watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Wild Wild West, Outlaw and Rawhide, everything that was CBS, so I missed out on a lot of these WB shows. I would love to get caught up, starting with Sugarfoot and Maverick, but I don't know any place online that shows them. Anyway, I really like this guy, Will Hutchins, he seems more of a fan of movies than a legend. Great interview Rob. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Oh and one more thumbs up on your channel button😜😁
@@barbarahutchins8496 Well I really loved it. I would be so excited to pick Will's brain on films, as I am a big film buff as well. It would be so interesting and thank you so much Barbara for the information. 😊🙏
That was great. Would have loved to hear what it was like working with Elvis. Thanks for the years of entertainment Will, you made everything you were in so much better.
Thank you! Will loved working with Elvis. After "Spinout", Elvis wanted him for "Clambake"...and you couldn't say "NO" to Elvis. They were a great team and word was that Elvis wanted Will for a third one, but it never came to pass, more's the pity. Glad that you enjoyed this interview! Babs
Boy those were the day's when there was a TV Western on every night including at weekends many of which were at the beginning made by Warner Brothers whereby here in the UK during the late 1950s there would be two TV Westerns on our 2 only National TV Channels, The BBC and ITV at the very same time during the evening period, for I remember on Monday Nights, Rawhide was on ITV which went head to head with Wagon Train on BBC-TV. while Sugarfoot, or rather "Tenderfoot" as it was then known in The UK, just like Gunsmoke with James Arness was called - Gun Law during the early Seasons from 1955, whereby here in The UK we did not have The Cheyenne Show along with Bronco and Sugarfoot (Tenderfoot) alternating each week for we saw all these 3 Western TV Series as a full weekly run for a whole Season of each Show alone in there own right. We did of course see the Crossover Shows whereby in one Cheyenne episode both Bronco and Sugarfoot co-stars while in a Bronco episode Sugarfoot co-stars. This idea of using TV Western Stars to appear in each others Shows was some early kind of hallmark for Warner Brothers since this type of Guess Appearance was also done with Cross Overs between - 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, Bourbon Street Beat, and Surfside 6, when William T Orr was at Warner's. I recall at the end of one episode of Sugarfoot as Will Hutchin was riding out of Town James Garner as Bret Maverick was just arriving, while in a few other episodes of Sugarfoot Wade Preston of (Colt 45 ) fame would co-star like he did in the Sugarfoot episode - The Canary Kid. Today, and in recent years we are still seeing Cross Overs in many CBS Productions like - Magnum, Hawaii Five-0, and MacGyver following on from some other 1970s Cross Over's between - between Barnaby Jones and Canon. The last Great Western TV Series that can remember was James Arness in - How The West Was Won, and yes you could always tell which Western TV Series you were watching as soon as the Opening Title Music started to play, and everyone of them is a gem to listen to. It is just Great to see Will Hutchins - but hey Sugarfoot did you ever sit for and become a Lawyer? So keep on riding, and Many happy trails ahead.
WILL HUTCHINS is another great guy I got to meet... he kept his youth for so long, and at 91 he still looks good. As Rob pointed out, Will knows about the movies alright, I remember he could do some good impressions of the stars as well. What vitality and wonderful sense of humor he has, one that always delights... Anyone working at Warner Brothers in those days of their TV shows knows of how cheap they were... Unlike other studios where their TV stars could keep any money from public appearances like Rose Parades, supermarket openings etc., Warner's demanded 50% of their earnings... And where say Michael Landon was making $2,000 a week for BONANZA and even more for appearances, Warner stars like Clint Walker, Ty Hardin, James Garner and Will would only get $400 a week... and on the hiatus because of their slave-labor studio contract, they'd be put into a Warner Bros. movie at the same low rate. It's one reason James Garner walked out or rather had to buy himself out of his contract. Mr. Hutchins misses those days for sure, and as we age our memories naturally tend to fixate more on the good times... but Warner's and other studios never really saw the potential of this man's great comedic talents. Will Hutchins appeared at numerous western conventions, and some were more like reunions when teamed with his old Warner TV pals like Clint Walker. Hutchins was a great host for a popular home video salute of TV'S WESTERN HEROES, as well as appearing in the famous TV reunion that Rob featured recently on his channel. Will is every bit as easy-going as the SUGARFOOT Tom Brewster he played... and he's damn right to cherish those days on the Warner lot.
Hi, Graham...Thank you SO much for your wonderful and very insightful observations! We really enjoyed reading your astute take on it all! The WB guys sure paved the way and blazed the trail for everyone who has come afterwards. We send you lots of good wishes from New York! The West Shall Rise Again...And So Shall The Yeast! Warm regards, Babs and Will
@@barbarahutchins8496 Thank you for your kind words, it was my pleasure Barbara... Having grown-up with the WB shows in Britain in the late 1950's, and being third generation movie business, I spent 40 years in HOLLYWOOD myself, as both a writer and studio historian. I would like to send you some DVDs if you don't have those WB shows - Sugarfoot, Cheyenne, 77 Sunset Strip, The FBI etc... plus I edited a Warner Brothers studio 2 hour documentary that will really bring back the memories for you and Will, warts and all! If it wasn't for his older brothers Jack Warner would've starved to death... his 'genius' was in using other peoples genius, and even then he needed a lot of help. I got to know quite a few Warner alumni so I hope to share those memories with you... I would consider it a personal favor and honor if you email me- grahamhill007@sbcglobal.net You know I live 5 miles from the Warner Brothers (now AT&T) lot, and I retired from there too, having spent my final weeks on a Disney show on their lot -go figure! The HOLLYWOOD studios are like the banks and oil companies -they're all owned by the same "usual suspects" and they have absolutely no identity of there own anymore as I'm sure you've both long figured out for yourselves. All the BEST from hot 93 degrees Burbank - Graham
As Will always says, "Time flies like the wind...fruit flies like bananas"! He stole that line from Groucho Marx! Feel free to use it! Best regards, Babs and Will
In 1970 Will played an American scout who scouted for Allan Wilson of the Shangani Patrol which historically, and apart from Will's character, was wiped out by the Matabele tribe. The movie was filmed in a farming area of the then Rhodesia, called Marula. and the actor who played Wilson was the late Brian O'shaunessey. I was a trainee cop at that time and my squad and i, plus our horses, were extras. Great rime a d after hours a d between breaks,Will had loads of jokes.
Hello!!! Wow...you were actually there??!! I may be a bit prejudiced, but I think that Will's work in this movie was simply sterling. It didn't have an American release, but we have a muddy copy on DVD and we have watched it recently. Will is so WILL in that movie...relaxed and easy lopin'!! I love the final shot of him at the monument. He asked the natives in the cast to hum the theme while they shot his close-up...and his face reflected the emotion of the moment. Thank you SO much for writing this comment! We REALLY appreciate it! Big hugs, Babs and Will
Wow. One of your best interviews. Too short though. I always watched Sugarfoot when I could back then. Interesting and different and funny. Is that series on DVD? Haven't seen it.
Hi, Doug...Sugarfoot (all 4 seasons) are available on Amazon...we have bought them all! Thank you for your comments, and for asking! Best regards from Babs and Will
Thanks Barbara. Tell Will how much so many of us enjoyed his unique performances. A blessing that it still lives on through technology. The first one I want to watch is him and the "Canary Kid". That was a comedy classic.
@@AWordonWesterns Did they take inspiration for Sugarfoot from Jimmy Stewart's character in "Destry rides again"? There are similarities. That was a great movie. "Dodge City" with Errol Flynn had a somewhat similar plot but Flynn played a traditional character and just showed up with his cattle. One thing in common was the large Bar Room brawls. Have you ever done a show on the history of Bar Room Brawls in western movies? Who were the guys who directed, coordinated and performed the stunts. Always enjoyed those scenes.
“Sugarfoot” a few years before my time. However Will starred in another show that I really liked called “Hey Landlord”! His costar was Sandy Baron. Unfortunately I don’t think it lasted more than one season.
Thank you, PJK...We are happy that you liked "Hey Landlord"! It deserved a better time slot and Will has a LOT to say about that series! We appreciate you replying to this interview...Will is still kickin' at 91! Best regards from New York, Babs and Will
@@barbarahutchins8496 Thank you so very much for your gracious personal response. It’s much appreciated. Continued good health to you and Will; at 91 he still has remnants of the boyish quality that made him so appealing.
Just who is the other one? We would like to know...and where, exactly, are we "on line regularly"?? We aren't very techie. Please answer this...I think that you have also been on Pamlyn Ferdin's site...We would like an answer, please. Babs and Will
@@barbarahutchins8496 Will’s “Western Clippings” column has been online for well over a decade now. The nonagenarian actor that has been online the most regularly is Larry Storch! He has a Facebook page that is constantly updated. The other fascinating connection that Will shares with Pamelyn Ferdin besides “Blondie” is that she starred in “The Paul Lynde Show” and he starred in its pilot, “Howie”!
@@davidhileman8251 You are right, David!! Will loved doing that pilot "Howie"! He and Paul were great together! It should have sold, but it took years before it became The Paul Lynde Show. He has been writing Western Clippings for about 26 years now...maybe 27...we've lost track. And we applaud Larry Storch for hanging in there...he is a real hoot! We've been at some autograph shows with him. Glad that you are a real aficionado of the good ol' days of TV! Hope that you enjoyed Rob's interview with ol' Sweet Toes!! Thanks for writing back! Babs
There's a road outside of Columbia the road sign says Brewster and I was driving by with my wife one day I saw that sign I said Tom Brewster can my wife looked at me and said Sugarfoot I didn't think anybody remember him but she did, my wife's been gone ten years now and every time I drive by that road I think of that time with my wife
Hi, Steven..Thanks for sharing that sweet memory of your wife! Thomas W. Brewster is still drinkin' sarsaparilla with a dash o' cherry...and a shot of booze! LOL! Best regards, Babs and Will
Does anyone happen to know why there are so many misspelled words in some videos when you turn on closed captions for youtube ????? I think I can hear Will H better than the speech recognition system they must be using.
@@AWordonWesterns All viewers who watch RU-vid videos on a computer, can turn on closed captions easily. I'm pretty sure you can do it, when you watch on a TV too.
@@AWordonWesterns I just checked and it is easy to turn-on captions on my Vizio Firestick TV when watching RU-vid videos. I seldom watch RU-vid on the TV because searching for different video topics is so tedious on a TV.
Peter Brown got that dark stain on his right pants leg from "practicing" his fast draw just before that famous photo was snapped. Moral to story: Black Powder blanks can be set off when your Colt's "Peacemaker" has a hair trigger.....Like A Penny _ for your thoughts Sugarfoot was my favorite TV Western of the era.
@@AWordonWesterns Yes, Clint was on strike for two seasons. That's when the iconic photo was taken. It is now in The Smithsonian Institution in D.C....We visited it a few years ago...it was in the TV division. And that is the whole truth...right from the horse's mouth! Babs and Will Hutchins
@@AWordonWesterns Rob...It's so great you've finally captured the Canary Kid on Word on Westerns....Will's interview spurred me to finally dive into the dvd sets and the first three episodes reminded me immediately why I liked the show so much......most especially Will's charm coupled with a mean right punch and a real fast draw that led him through episodes based on great western stories by writers like Louis L'Amour and camerawork by great cinematographers like Ted McCord who shot Bogie and Bergman in CASABLANCA plus that fantastic WB stock footage library that added epic scope to each story......plus the female leads.....a starlet a week......what more could a 10 year old kid want? And the message of SUGARFOOT is even more relevant today than it was in '57.....that the law is there to protect every citizen ...and if it isn't, then democracy has failed.....thanks, Rob, for leading me back into the world of WBTV and SUGARFOOT......
