Let us know if you agree with the list & who you'd like to see in a potential volume 2!
@kyrilascully78282 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq page. Thank you again, Rob, for this wonderful tribute and a look back at some of our western heroes, gone too soon.
@saiyongdawn77562 жыл бұрын
@@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. 😎👍
@OdeeOz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@smallbear72522 жыл бұрын
Please include Peter Lee Lawrence.
@AceMoonshot2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mariesatterly3924 Жыл бұрын
Dan Blocker’s sudden death hit hard and he will always be missed and loved by me. Hoss was the heart and soul of Bonanza.
@patriciaclark7342 Жыл бұрын
HEALTHWILL DO THAT!
@caroylncutler8182 Жыл бұрын
MP 0:36
@timuren1541 Жыл бұрын
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.
@donnidehoux6 ай бұрын
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
@donnidehoux6 ай бұрын
No they don't it depends on where there zip code falls
@darrylruiz25732 жыл бұрын
Loved Hoss on Bonanza he was like a kid and kids loved him Great tribute Rob
@nancycurtis488 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Angelica-me4fj Жыл бұрын
I am SO GLAD that I grew up during the age of WESTERNS. It is too bad that kids today will never know just how SPECIAL Westerns really are!
@shirleyqueen2332 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍very true🙏♥️🇺🇸🦅🇲🇺🦤
@glennso4711 ай бұрын
Oh! They have westerns like Broke Back Mountain about a couple of cowboys who were “you know “. 😏😘
@barrygioportmorien12 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelfrost4584 Жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much for this explanation of these great actors, as an 66yr old Australian l was brought up watching these great people. R.I.P soo sad.
@jerryadamek31533 ай бұрын
I am 65 old polish man living in England,l was reading comments and something cross my mind… Coz we are close age l wish you a long happy life 🕺💃❤
@marshaldillon43872 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Marshal. We're working hard to deliver! WHITE FEATHER is beautiful, wide screen, too. I need to watch it again.
@rachelcopeland24852 жыл бұрын
Me too
@dianealexander118 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Diane. Glad you enjoyed it
@almagore1 Жыл бұрын
I am 79 y/o and westerns are still my favorites. Dan Blocker was great and has no equal.
@patriciaclark7342 Жыл бұрын
BUT HAD HEALTH PROBLEMS!
@cdbray59002 жыл бұрын
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!
@stormysamuel46662 жыл бұрын
Hard for me to believe that I am old enough to remember most of these fantastic shows. I don't have a list, whatever you present I will watch!!!!!
@tonyt8805 Жыл бұрын
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. 🎊 😎 🎊
@laurellane17213 ай бұрын
It's still my favorite show, too! A big Ben Murphy fan.
@denislacombe4103 Жыл бұрын
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
@AWordonWesterns Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup, Denis. I've been working for several months on a sequel to this episode and it will be ready for THIS Sunday. Whew!
@eb4600 Жыл бұрын
So many actors I watched as a child I’d forgotten. Thank you for this memorial. Sad lost.
@davidskaar32322 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful thoughts, David. Thanks.
@patriciaslider1636 Жыл бұрын
That's for sure,it was a sad day when Dan died and I cried and I still miss him so much,he was a wonderful guy and actor RIP Hoss
@Paladin18732 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnlugsden7184 Жыл бұрын
❤❤vcm🎉😢😮😅😊😅mo 😢😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😊
@catman86702 жыл бұрын
Jeff Hunter was a favorite actor
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
For me, too, Cat.
@doloreswallin43812 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Hunter was gorgeous.
@oldgamerchick2 жыл бұрын
Such great stars so very sad they had tragic deaths. Thank you for sharing this excellent tribute. 🙃☕❤❤❤
@missyjohnson84212 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Missy. Very sad. Audie died way too soon.
@berniemarkley Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this tribute! A memoir of days gone by. Loved the music and the narration
@AWordonWesterns Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Bernie.
@annriley41062 жыл бұрын
Thank you I really enjoyed this tribute R.I.P to All
@jacket19692 жыл бұрын
Michael Landon is definitely a suggestion for #2
@georgemacdonald5282 Жыл бұрын
The actors were all great, my favourite out of the video was Dan Blocker but still loved the rest. Thank you from george
@thedoxinator39342 жыл бұрын
Rob, very respectfully done ….never thought of Elvis as a western star though ….
@toscalibralato54972 жыл бұрын
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
@auracruz62112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the update, and thank you for Mentioning the whole cast and not just the main ones..! 💯%👍😁
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@mlb55252 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, m. I appreciate your observation. Glad you enjoyed it.
@shirleydennis92 Жыл бұрын
These were all great actors or actresses. Great memories
@BearStar1 Жыл бұрын
A Professor Of Music At Harvard University said that Elvis was such an Extremely Gifted Vocalist because he had Vocal Register normally found only in Professionally, Voice Trained, Opera singers. He closed his article by saying that Elvis could hit Hi ''G '' Notes that would make a Baritone Opera Singer turn Green with Envy Consider the Following.: Elvis could and did Sing Bass, Baritone, 2nd Tenor and 1st Tenor.Also, Elvis successfully sang Rock N' Roll, Jazz, Country, Gospel, Broadway, Blues, And Rhythm and Blues. And Elvis is the only Performer in the History of Recorded Music that is a Member of Four Music Halls Of Fame ! Rock 'n Roll , R & B ,Country and Gospel !No One else In the History of Recording has ever come close to matching the Versatility, the Vocal Range, and the Number of records Sold of Elvis over 2.5 Billion Worldwide ! 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 !!!
@bluladie2 жыл бұрын
TY very much Rob. Great tribute. Many memories ... RIP .
@charylliss1721 Жыл бұрын
AMEN to all. But my heart broke when Pete Duel died.
@enriquedom730411 ай бұрын
Qué en Paz descanses todos ustedes, excelente actores,,,, grande entre los grandes del universo, bendiciones para todos ustedes,,,, Raleigh, NC USA.
@judyturner385010 ай бұрын
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.
@sallyann13632 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sally Ann. Good suggestions. I have Joan in the list but not Gail and Inger. Excellent!
@djdiscoworm2 жыл бұрын
All Of America In The 1970's Was Fantastic. Television was so colorful and packed with super Talent.i Love America
@toinimoore34632 жыл бұрын
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!!
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice thought, T. Duel was special.
@annbarkley5284 Жыл бұрын
Great tribute to the late stars we’ll put together Rob ❤
@AWordonWesterns Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ann
@dollsaroundtheworldmuseum71432 жыл бұрын
Great tribute. You missed Eric Fleming of Rawhide (age 41). Glad you remembered Barry Brown and Pete Duel.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
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.
@doloreswallin43812 жыл бұрын
I loved Barry Brown.
@prycerobertson46952 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
I went to them all, Pryce. He's a rock & roll god.
@harperstacey96042 жыл бұрын
Colonel Tom Parker took 50 percent of Elvis Presley's earnings. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@probyperson12 жыл бұрын
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.
@keetonplace Жыл бұрын
@@probyperson1 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.
@BearStar1 Жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@paulkitt23762 жыл бұрын
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.
@desertfox38602 жыл бұрын
Well done Rob! Thanks for sharing!
@davidhosscowart58492 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job putting this together, RW!!
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
You bet, Hoss. How 'bout Dan Blocker? Just for you.
@christhompson37502 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris. I wandered around the Mill with my family the summer after they shot NIGHT PASSAGE. Very cool location!
@Labor_Jones2 жыл бұрын
A great chronicle of Western Movie heroes and an Excellent script to keep us interested. Thank you ROB ! - m.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Marv
@number1nanaof22 жыл бұрын
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. 🥰
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
That is a WONDERFUL story, Diana. Beautiful memories of a real hero. You are blessed.
@vivians9392 Жыл бұрын
Loved Audie Murphy. Great Texas boy with a cute voice...
@americanspirit8932 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@gregdavis192 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gregdavis192 жыл бұрын
@@AWordonWesterns That’s great! Can’t wait to see it, Rob.
@thomasallen38182 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your thoughts, Thomas.
@suev33392 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🤠
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, Sue.
@US_Joe2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding documentary ! Thank You
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, too.
@Lee-qp6gf2 жыл бұрын
You hit a real home run with this one. I can't imagine all the prep you had to do on this great tribute. Very well written and researched. Cheers, Lee
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lee. A labor of love.
@SusanH46262 жыл бұрын
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…
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sue. I just checked on Richard Long. Only 47. Very cool that your great grandfather worked at the 101.
@magischetone5682 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I suggest Steve Cochran and Sal Mineo.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions!
@susancanyon2 жыл бұрын
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.
@joelcopeland30182 жыл бұрын
Man, so much talent lost so young... Appreciate the episode...
@eileenallen19862 жыл бұрын
I just love your vidios. Thankyou.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you to say, Eileen. THANKS!
@janettamcgee81242 жыл бұрын
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.
@grazynazambeanie5963 Жыл бұрын
Glad this wasn't rushed through , thank you for being patient
@akulinamackenzie44922 жыл бұрын
❤ last, not least.....the king....
@glennso4711 ай бұрын
No. Jesus is still alive. Elvis said that he was just a singer and Jesus is the real king.
@lindafurr24042 жыл бұрын
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.
@patriciaclark7342 Жыл бұрын
GOD MAKES O MISTAKES!
@patriciaclark7342 Жыл бұрын
GOD TOUCHED THEM AND THEY SLEPT
@timcook7730 Жыл бұрын
Great video tribute. Too many to list. So many great shows but who didn’t like Hoss Cartwright? RIP Big guy. :(
@devilsden22832 жыл бұрын
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!...👍
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, DD
@aimeekubik880310 ай бұрын
Dear Rob what about Eric Fleming of Rawhide? Handsome, tall and the definitive trail boss. Died too young, and in a horrible way.
@TracySmith-xy9tq2 жыл бұрын
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. 😢
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
That's true, Tracy. Even 64 is too young!
@chesterswortham51972 жыл бұрын
What happened to him
@TracySmith-xy9tq2 жыл бұрын
@@chesterswortham5197 he died of a heart attack
@nancythomas95892 жыл бұрын
Always my favorite.
@mariamorizzi65192 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lee van Cleef,a top actor,the best of the best in Westerns
@toinimoore34632 жыл бұрын
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 😢!!
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Nobody seemed to have seen KLONDIKE, T. Early cancellation and even a name and format change!
@esthergarcia1373 Жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@ericcrawford34532 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your comment, Eric.
@joansmith58702 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
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.
@joansmith58702 жыл бұрын
@@AWordonWesterns That was very kind of you to give him a valuable poster. I'm sure he appreciated it.
@tj921able2 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think you'll enjoy this Sunday's show.
@celiatawora1263 Жыл бұрын
R.I.P to all stars in this clip 😢
@richardmcmahon74662 жыл бұрын
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.
@dfollin1 Жыл бұрын
Great!!!!!! Glad you included the great Audie Murphy,Elvis, Steve McQueen, Pete Duel. But you did forget some other greats.
@AWordonWesterns Жыл бұрын
My list has over 50 performers, Donna, and I'm putting together a sequel for this episode, which took several months to compile and produce. Thanks!
@jskalas67702 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, js. Pat is on our larger list and we are planning more tributes.
@jskalas67702 жыл бұрын
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!
@glennso4711 ай бұрын
@@AWordonWesternsCould Pat Brady be included in this list? He was Roy Rogers sidekick on the Roy Rogers show in the 50s He always drove a Jeep.
@richardrosenthal95522 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Richard.
@nb-jr6mq Жыл бұрын
I loved the movie “Love Me Tender” classic Elvis
@carolyndove2237 Жыл бұрын
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@BullpenBoss2 жыл бұрын
I agree that Dan Blocker’s death shook the whole country. He was so beloved.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Sure was, Boss. Thanksl
@harperstacey96042 жыл бұрын
He was a gentle giant. From Ms. Harper Stacey.
@rmatteson31422 жыл бұрын
I was watching TV in Fort Worth Texas, and they interupted the program to announce Dan Blocker's Passing!
@vivians9392 Жыл бұрын
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.
@patriciaclark7342 Жыл бұрын
GOD DOES NOT HAVE TO JUSTIFY OR EXPLAIN HIS CHOICES. U WILL KNOW IN HEAVEN !
@margarethisbeloved40182 жыл бұрын
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! ❤️
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
You bet, Margaret. Thank you
@pizzaman51692 жыл бұрын
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?
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Cool, pizzaman. I remember them well. I've still got a couple of well worn Fanner Fifties. No Greenie Stickum Caps, though.
@pizzaman51692 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Douglas-up2vh Жыл бұрын
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.
@Rudipolt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very fine program Aloha
@dennismccallister39942 жыл бұрын
Nice job, kept me interested......Thanks
@marciamason51972 жыл бұрын
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.
@ssexton1 Жыл бұрын
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@jimd80082 жыл бұрын
Great episodes and informative. Always liked nick Adams.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Us too! Thanks, Jim.
@derekmurray14622 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, Derek. I've added Jeff.
@barrygioportmorien12 жыл бұрын
Excellent tribute Rob, it brings back many great memories of all my childhood heroes.
@joyleenpoortier74962 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful and very respectfully done.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joyleen
@wesmcgee16482 жыл бұрын
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.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@janisjohn460 Жыл бұрын
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@grantross2609 Жыл бұрын
......it felt like a family member had died ! which of course says a hell of a lot....
@LittleCountryCabin2 жыл бұрын
Well done Mr Word. Thank you for sharing this and yes, a part two would be wonderful😀
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
You got it, LCC. Probably a part 3 as well.
@jcperine2 жыл бұрын
Great content and tributes!!
@Riogi Жыл бұрын
This is so informative yet heartbreaking to know these great actors and actresses left us so soon.
@richardmcmahon74662 ай бұрын
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.
@lesgarten Жыл бұрын
Knocked this out of the park...
@patriciaslider1636 Жыл бұрын
Yes I remember that episode, The Virginian was one of my favorite 90 minute Western on TV
@frankdodgee2 жыл бұрын
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
@fokkerd3red6182 жыл бұрын
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.
@cdfreester2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CassandrashadowcassMorrison2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. A great war hero!
@celemirelewen2 жыл бұрын
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.
@carollawrence9352 жыл бұрын
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.
@adrianotero7963 Жыл бұрын
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.
@camxaz Жыл бұрын
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@mjemigh33042 жыл бұрын
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!
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, MJ. RJ and I need a couple weeks off!
@lindagarcia8826 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ginnywalker1842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing background on some of the stars we lost too soon. You always do such a great job of putting together these projects.
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ginny. It's sad, but I feel like I must do something to share their work.
@ginnywalker1842 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@markkcurrier90302 жыл бұрын
Loved Hoss and the leprechauns
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
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!!! 🌼
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Karenlee. Lots of his fans don't know Elvis wanted to be a western star and, hey, he got to be one four times! I think you'll enjoy CHARRO!
@karenleemallonee6842 жыл бұрын
@@AWordonWesterns I did find the movie last night, but I didn't have time to watch, maybe tonight! Thank you for your kind reply!!! 🌼
@seanford2358 Жыл бұрын
@@karenleemallonee684 Charro wasn’t made in Italy…but at Apache Junction, Arizona…Spagghetti Westerns are defined by style NOT where they’re filmed.
@pamelaarmstrong3612 Жыл бұрын
If you do a part 2 can you include Richard Long? He passed away at 47. He was in several movies and TV shows including the Big Valley.
@larryclark47912 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@AWordonWesterns2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@carolbuchta5455 Жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Hunter was a beautiful man, and Steve McQueen was all round marvelous!!!