Tombstone Testimony: Wyatt Earp Describes Ike Clanton and the Cowboys 

Thank you-that made my day!

Probably because Wyatt was alive when movies came out, and people would like to hear it straight from the horses mouth, he could have done an interview, and didn't that I know of

Because it takes actual talent which isn’t prevalent

​@@kevinsalyers690 Wyatt didn't need to do interviews because he wrote a book about it. And I really doubt he turned down interviews.

@@infinitytoinfinitysquaredb7836 didn't say he turned them down, I said there is no interview with him that I have seen, and books ain't the same

SSS, I love it. (that's Shoot, Shovel and Shut up for those of you in Rio Linda)

Wow!

Also It was really the shootout in the lot outside the OK Corrale. The shootout was not at the corale.

Surprised they went through the trouble of burying him. Interesting.

Good, let him stay where he died a Thief!

I guess the old habbit of stealing elections dies hard.

I'd have to guess that the election stealing is still going on there to this day.

and, in that sense, also a continuation of the Civil War much like the Hatfield-McCoy feud and the outlaw activity in the Missouri River area, up into the Black Hills

And what year did you rake in that 5 bucks a week? Curious

@@michealknight3776 I'll bite: 1932. Hellava year.

especially that little catalyzing wink at zero count of the shoot-out....

Clint Eastwood in saloon with shotgun in The Unforgiven is a close 2nd place for me.

I heard your mother's portrayal as the town whore was so realistic due to her method acting and ability to pull from her own personal experiences.

I agree, although they said Dennis Quids portrayal was more realistic and closer to the the real Doc, personally I love Vals take.

I'm your huckleberry

Absolutely. But Val Kilmer as Doc was phenomenal

Val was phenomenal in the part of Doc Holliday

True,but he was not as tall.

In looking at the picture of Wyatt shown here, Kurt Russel bears a strong resemblance to him. He did a great job in the role, but I agree that Val should have won an Oscar for his wonderful performance…

​@Peter Angles You don't know much if you think they can't. Lol

He lied

NO, he did NOT! It never fails, there's always an IDIOT that shows up to TROLL!!! I knew the man, and he wasn't lying!!! Oh, and BTW, he's now passed on, so you're speaking ill of the dead, and I won't have it!!!!!!

It's not his testimony js

​@@patmoore7959 Who was

You can read it if you want his testimony is online. You can tell just how illiterate they were in those times. Sheriff Behan claimed Earp's fired first back in those days most Government was corrupted.

In fact it is from a written statement that he read from at the hearing and is part of the hearing's transcript.

Do You real hear Wyatt voice? I don't . sorry beutyfull

Deadwood?

I think I have the same book. The information in the book was relayed by one of Wyatt Earp's old deputies.

Yeah tombstone was one of the most accurate representations of what happened and my favorite movie to date. I actually got to see some of it being filmed when I was about 12 at old Tucson studios here in my home town....

@@11C1P what book is it

What book is it

More important to give awards to low-life POS Willy smith

You mean murdered....

Sorry I’d believe you had you said great grandfather

Michael Eastham who indeed give a shit. Murder ? where you there ffs

If that's even half true that is pretty cool. Wyatt Earp is one of my favorite Cowboy folk heroes. He may not have killed all those men but the fact he walked out of some of those gun fight with his jacket littered with bullet holes without even receiving so much as a scratch is enough to rank him as a true American Legend.

​@@madmax6470 It's entirely possible that it was their grandfather. This person could easily be in their 70's and had a grandfather that lived during Earp's time.

"Thou" means "thou" and "though" means "though". Please learn to use your given language properly. Immigrants can learn it, why not you? And when you choose to post a comment, why not check it for eligibility? The whole "your" and "you're" thing is just so pathetic, but it's spreading into this!

@@MrPossumeyes Do you mean,, "check it for legibility?" If you are going to berate someone for misspelling, you need to make sure your word choice is correct.

Calm down man! We ain’t post ta have no grammar powleez up hear! So their!!

Degree in history? I guess then you went on to your career selling shoes? 😆😂🤣 Relax: I was a history major too.

Glad to have your support!

James Ritchie, Many people think Wyatt killed more than the man he shot in Dodge City after the 'ride by' shooting at the Comique Theater. (We're excluding the O.K. Corral, and 'The Vendetta Ride', of course.) Earp's one killing, on the record, was a man named, Hoy. Others were shooting that night, Ed Masterson, citizens, and Wyatt. Wyatt was credited with the killing shot. How they knew that, isn't clear. But Earp never argued the point. As far as the Wichita, Dodge City days, that one killing is all there is documentation for that I've seen. I've read several articles on the topic. In Arizona, I've never read of the murder warrants sworn against Earp for his killings (Cruz, Stillwell, Brocius et. al. on the 'Vendetta Ride',) ever having been addressed by a court of law. Even for a lawman of some note, there is no statute of limitations on capital crimes. The charges were never 'set aside', nor was Wyatt exonerated. Probably with good legal reason. Technically; he was guilty. Earp knew the Law. There are accounts that hold, Wyatt was studying Law during his first marriage. His wife's death changed the course of his life. I think of those Arizona warrants every time I see the photo of Earp, an old man, standing on the California side of the Colorado River, hands stuffed in his pockets, staring across the river toward Arizona. I always wonder what he was thinking-what he would have changed if he could. If his wife's death changed his path, his stint in Arizona did as well. There's room for another book in there, I think. And, Lord help us; another movie. When Val Kilmer wasn't even 'nominated' for his role as, Holliday, you have to roll your eyes, and throw up your hands. The two best performances in a western, since 'Tombstone' were in the the same movie, (Christian Bale, and Russell Crow: '3:10 to Yuma'.) One actor is from the UK, and the other from Australia. Hard times in Hollywood, I tell ya'. Hard times. Understandably, even in later years, Earp didn't speak much about whom he'd killed, or those he didn't. The truth is out there-somewhere. But how would you recognize it? There are so many stories. If you don't have it already, get a copy of Allen Barra's book on Earp. He has no 'axe to grind' on either side of the Earp saga-and he doesn't grind one. His is the best research I've seen on the topic. And, get this; he's from New Jersey! The book, 'Inventing Wyatt Earp. His Life and Many Legends'. Stay in touch-Kenny

@@kennethclayton1526 Val Kilmer’s portrayal of Doc Holliday gets my vote for best actor in a major motion picture. I appreciate your comment above.

@@allend777 Thanks, Allen. Kind words. -Kenny

That’s not Earp’s voice. It’s someone reading the transcript. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Thank you so much! Glad you are liking the channel!

Sounds true. They were all just trying to survive in a wild time. Some were working for the government, some working for large companies like Wells Fargo, some working for large land owners, and the rest just trying to survive after being cheated by one of the other 3 groups. And others yet, just looking for opportunity of gain.

But there seemed to be a very big difference between the Earps and those cowboys who committed all those crimes on a routine basis. And not just the mere fact that Earps wore a badge.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for the kind words!

Glad you're liking the content!

Glad you were able to watch it! I don't understand youtube and their notifications-it's the algorithm or something

I think if tombstone hadn't went in to production when it did and Wyatt Earp had remained a made for tv mini series the way Costner originally intended more of this stuff would've been included in the movie. I think Costner wanted to produce a movie as close to the events as possible.

There was actually even more going on with the cowboys that wasn't mentioned here that caused much of the rift such as the Cowboys stealing land deeds from the citizens of tombstone.

Yeah it's too bad

That's because his story did not receive it's fame until after Wyatt's death.

Yep sound wasn't available till a year or so later

​@@jakem.1587 He was pretty famous when he was alive. Not like today of course. But somewhat famous for the day and age.

Thank you!

@@legacyofthewest thank you for the opportunity to bring those memories back! It's not often I have the chance to think about those days with my dad.

One of these days I'd like to attend Helldorado-looks like a lot of fun from what I've seen on FB

Usually if the “good guys” are the police that own the brothel and bars they are the bad guys.

@@tjpit true.... but also true that the cowboys were in to bad things. Goes to show u....the bad guy never sees himself as the bad guy.

Why would they hate the Earps and Holiday? Didn't they help the town deal with the Cowboys menace?

@CT2507 It was because the Cowboys were seen as locals who lived there always. The Earps came in from Illinois, etc. They were seen as corrupt in the town as much as cowboys were outside of town. So, given the choice, they sided with their own. The Earps and Holiday were not saints from my research. I do however believe the Cowboys were out to kill them so they picked the time and place if there was going to be one. Wyatt in the court documents said as much. I agree. I do think the no gun policy was stupid and unconstitutional.

Bear...

😊

One criminal gang that shot people in the back as compared to the other who didn't.....

I've been wanting to buy the seasons of that show and watch all of them

One of my favourite lines

The way Vals eyes widen at the end of that comment gets me every time and the emphasis on ST in conteST.

Thanks! Much appreciated!

I have a lot of thoughts concerning why that is-I hope more of the youth will become interested not only in wild west history, but history in general

Probably because there isn't any Xbox games concerning the event.

They get taught how to be trans instead of taught history, math, or science.

No, but they heard of TikTok.

I live in Australia and even I have heard of the Earps , Doc And the OK Corral

Thanks!

"he can go all day, all night and then some"

Not me; I'm in my prime...

​@@bradleyupdyke9492"say when"

That's a great idea!

Interesting! Another place I need to go visit

Lol

I so agree. The ad for the program indicated such, but it was only background material. What did Wyatt say about the actual fight??

"You're not a daisy, you're not a daisy at all!"

Learn how to put a sentence together

"Say when".

@@chiefsteps-in-poo8447 "Ah, I was just foolin' around."

@@eagleman1542 "I wasn't".

I'm planning on doing a video on Ike Clanton's death sometime-maybe I should do a video on what happened to the cowboys afterwards-thanks for the good ideas!

The Good Old Wild Wild Wear! Love it!

Old Man Clanton was a badass and the leader of the Cowboys. When he was killed the Cowboys quickly fell apart. His son Ike ran from more fights than he was in. In fact at the OK Corral fight he was in the fight and ran away. He talked tough and ran fast.

@@frankrives9964 yes, you are correct i didn't differentiate between the two