The fact that Mr. Jeffery Hunter played the role of Captain Pike for episode is amazing. That so many not only remembered the impact of that performance, that many more today know who Captain Pike is because of him. There is no other.

Jeffrey Hunter was devistatingly handsome and such a talented actor. I thought he was so underrated. Jeffrey was brilliant as Jesus in King of Kings. He deserved an Oscar for that performance. He was taken way too soon and his sons were still so young. I'm sure that terrible accident, on set contributed to his tragic death. Thank you for that moving tribute and I love your gorgeous Southern accent! Cheers from Australia! 💖

I loved him as a teenager. What a beautiful man. He left us too soon. I just watched this again as I had forgotten what happened. I cried again. What a sad ending to a great actor! Thank you for this video.

Currently watching Star Trek for the first time and am so disappointed that he was only in the pilot! What a gorgeous and talented man, may he rest in peace.

As usual an excellent portrayal of J. Hunter. I have seen a couple of his movies and must say a great actor and handsome to boot. He passed on so young. He also seemed like a pure gentleman.

I like your biographies, told with respect and dignity. Thank you for featuring this rugged actor.

When i was 8 years old, 65 years ago, i was watching Jeffery Hunter filming in London a scene just off of the 7 Dials in Covent Garden, he saw me and said 'Hi what's your name'. I told him and he gave ,me a silver dollar. I have never forgotten his kindness and beautiful eyes, even now at the age of 74. Great man with humility.

He was such an extraordinary actor. Gawd, his eyes were so piercing, magnetic and spellbinding. What a gorgeous, handsome specimen of a man. Rest In Peace, Jeffery Hunter. Gone but never forgotten. The mold was broken when you left this world.

The most handsome man ever appeared on the screen. And those unbelievable celestial blue eyes! Unparalleledd, unforgettable!

Jeffrey Hunter was a talented actor and I'll never forget his great works.

Good friend of my dad. Northwestern buddies. Hank stopped by our home in 1967. Great guy!

I met him in person in Madrid in a movie-studio, a western where my aunt was the hairdresser of the stars of the movie. I could not believe his eyes so beautiful.

Thank you for setting the record straight. One of the most beautiful men to have walked the face of the Earth. He is sorely missed.💔

I remember him in King of Kings. How could anyone forget those eyes. Thanks for another great video.

Thank you, Jerry. I am old enough to remember him and his movies. It was a sad ending for him. He was so handsome!

More beautiful than any male star alive today. His eyes were magnetic.

He had most beautiful eyes. I remember him just fading away, but did not know why. What an awful way to go.

I was just 6 y.o. when KING OF KINGS came out. The movie truly inspired me to become a Christian and follow our KING OF KINGS. Thank Jerry for this video.

Great video as always Jerry. Such a sad story for someone so talented to die so young.

Life is so short. Everyone's time comes, some sooner than others. I remember seeing him in different movies over the years. I never realized that he'd been gone so long. RIP J.H.

He was good in the "Searchers" with John Wayne. Such a handsome man.

Mr Skinner, you are truly a Master of your craft. I remember him as the "Original Captain" of Star Trek as Captain Christopher Pike. Thank you for a pleasurable listening experience!

I can only add the applause for you and your videos, Mr. Skinner. You are a class act.

Once again you've given us an another out standing narrated biography, thank you & please keep up the great work! I truly enjoy listening to your voice but you also educate me everytime!👍🇺🇸

How tragic he died so young. Always wondered what became of him. Thanks, Mr. Skinner!

He was drop dead gorgeous and a great actor. I loved him in the The Longest Day. He was good as Captain Christopher Pike. I would what would have happened if his version of Star Trek have of been picked up by NBC. Rest In Peace, Mr. Hunter.

One of the best looking actor in history. Sad ending.

He was the most beautiful and handsome man in this planet.

Always though it was a travesty that Captain Pike was replaced...He was the best of the Star Trek captains until Jean Luc Pichard...When I was a very young child, I was taken to see Mr Hunter in "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and compared it to "King of Kings" and found myself intrigued by both the acting and the directing of the latter film...it became the awakening of my interest in film and stage work which, some 57 years later I am looking toward retirement in 2020...still working in the field triggered by Jeffrey Hunter and his films. As always Mr Skinner has given us a wonderful mini biography of people that have made an impact n the world. His narration, research and presentation is always of the highest value...I look forward to every one of them.

I remember him of course as re-runs, but as Jesus on King of Kings! He was a man who would bring in! His attraction to everyone was imposing. He had the looks, the voice, the kindness, and the strength. He was a powerful entity. If he were alive today he would be 92 years old.

A handsome actor who died too young, great video, thanks Jerry

The stories of these individuals, the music, the nostalgia and your voice....never fail to fill my eyes with tears.

I use to like jeffrey hunter. He was a good actor and always wondered what happened to him afther 1969. He was the first captain of the Enterprise. ( star trek the cage ) RIP

Thank you so much for presenting Jeffrey Hunter. I always loved him and The Searchers will forever be one of my favorite.movies. I have it on DVD. You know, the Star Trek people took that pilot and cut out sections and embedded the story with the regular Star Trek in a 2 part program. I think that Spock was a carry over from the pilot. I was glad to see him in it. I was very sad when he died, being so young and obviously not receiving adequate medical care in Spain. Had he had that he probably would not have died, at least so young.

Thank you so very much for this truly poignant story of Jeffrey Hunter. It is marvellous. And . . . kudos you as a narrator. I particularly enjoy your use of future tense in your narration.

Always a wonderful presentation Jerry! Much appreciate you and hope you continue to inform us of those we have held dear to our hearts. Much love and respect, thank you Jerry Skinner!

R.I.P Jeffrey Hunter you will be remember and be missed

Loved this thank you..I can remember watching King of Kings every Thanksgiving when I was a little girl..

JEFFREY HUNTER was one of my fave movie actors. It was so sad how he died. I will always cherish & remember him in his role in KING OF KINGS. He was a very handsome gentleman. RIP, Jeffrey. We, your faithful fans, love you very much!

I adored Mr. Hunter. As a young person he was what my brain told me was the most perfect man. I admired him, but knew little about him or his life. In that time period, we did not have the gossip trash like we do now. Thank you Jerry Skinner for telling me about the man and his life.

Jeff Hunter....the one and only "original" Star Trek captain...great job, thanks Jerry!

As a young girl in the 50's, I had his picture on my wall. I wondered what happened to him. He was a very talented actor and a young girls dream.

I met Hunter while he was filming the 1968 movie, "The Private Navy of Sergeant O'Farrell" starring Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The three of them were gracious enough to visit the wounded troops at Rodriguez U.S. Army Hospital, where I was the Adjutant, on their day off. Hunter was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity in college, as was I, so we hit it off. He was very friendly and conversant with everyone and of course attracted a lot of attention from the nurses. Hope had great pull with the military and when he needed a WW II type sub to be docked by the make believe dock on a parking lot turned into a beach, he got one.

OMG! He is a gorgeous man. Just look at those big beautiful light eyes, perfect nose shape, handsome face and a sweet smile that bright up the room. I swear, he is just perfect!

It was his second wife that spoiled his chance of being Captain on Star Trek. She felt TV was beneath him, so that is why, and maybe along with a request for more $$ Shatner was chosen. I always felt he was as good as Shatner and would have been terrific as Capt. Pike, as he was great in the Cage pilot. Rest in peace Mr. Hunter.

These old movie stars were really good looking people. That is natural good looks with no face lifts.

Those eyes, my gawd. He must have been mesmerising to look at in person.

Only 42. So young and so handsome.

Jerry Skinner video?!? I can forget about going to bed right now.... Jerry: as always, you produce FABULOUS content and I'll ALWAYS sing your praises and offer my most-sincere thanks for your efforts..!!!!!

I did not know Jeffrey Hunter but I thoroughly enjoyed his life story, told by you, with your lovely soft voice - cheers from Canada

Very informative. Thank you for sharing about Jeffrey Hunter. I always liked him. I was 12 years old when he passed away.

Beautiful music selection. I loved Jeffrey’s performance in King of Kings. He was the same age as Our Lord, 33. Captain Pike was the best Star Trek with Susan Oliver. Perhaps an adaptation of the Shangrila story, it was well written and acted. Those Thillosian heads were great makeup costumes. What a handsome man!

He died so young. I enjoyed his acting.

He was very popular when I was very young! He had the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. Huge crush on him !

I remember as a kid in the 60s that Jeffrey Hunter was the Captain of the Enterprise in the pilot movie. I liked him a lot more than William Shatner...a tragedy that he wasn't chosen to continue his role as captain of the Enterprise. Thanks Jerry!

I watch The Searchers and King of Kings whenever I can. He was so watchable, mesmerisingly handsome and a good solid actor. It just goes to show how dangerous acting can be.

Wow sad ending to his life. Lot of things happened to him at the end. We never know what our last days well be. Love your blogs too. Great work

What a dreamboat ... I was young, but I remember him playing Jesus in Prince of Peace ..

I enjoyed your version of his bio Jerry. It was much more detailed than the one I did. You were my inspiration to make similar videos.

Once again Mr Skinner a superb narrative, you are very talented, your research is second to none, and a joy to watch your material ,kind regards from England .

He was one of my favorite actors when I was young. I especially liked his war movies and cowboy roles

I loved Jeffrey Hunter in The Searchers. He was a standout! I remember hearing of his death in 1969.

Wow, I never knew what happened to Jeffrey Hunter , only that he disappeared from the screen. How tragic. He made a number of good movies besides the ones mentioned. I remember him as Frank James opposite Robert Wagner as Jesse James. Also I remember 'Sailor of the King' and his role in 'The Longest Day' , 'King of Kings' . He was a very good actor. May he rest in peace.

Fine upload about a fine actor who should’ve gone on to win Emmys and Oscars. He died so young...

One of my favorite actors while growing up. Thanks for the excellent video as usual. Out.

THANK - YOU SO MUCH MR. JERRY, The love and work that you share with us on these classic actor's / actresses, is beautiful, warm, and caring. Many thanks, and much love and respect to you Sir......🌷

His acting legacy is cemented in The Searchers🤠, one of the best westerns ever. Lovely handsome man. RIP Jeff 😏🙏😘

He was great! I loved him in The Searchers, which is also one of my favorite movies. I still watch it once or twice a year. I also love that they took the pilot of Star Trek and interwove it with a plot in the original Star Trek. He was handsome and he was good. Thanks for reminding everyone about him.

Very good actor. Really liked him in the star trek pilot.

I thought I recognized him! He was so handsome, and his role on Star Trek's pilot was amazing. So sad how he died.

so many good actors have been fatally injured in movie roles...so tragic.

A handsome Irish man. He was 2 years older than my Mom. A really good actor, a tragic series of events, he departed in his prime. May he know eternal positive energies. ✨

WoW..I'll never forget his piercingly beautiful eyes, which gave me pause to notice him immediately..loved his acting also. I got hurt on the job and was out of work for 1-1/2 months and became hooked on General Hospital, with Emily McLachlan, "Jessie" being my favorite character. I recall hearing somewhere that she took Jeff's death extremely hard. Emily grew old very quick..and seemed to noticeably change after his death. They were married for such a short period of time, but I understand that she was very much in love with Jeff Hunter..soooooo very sad. As always..great film Mr. Skinner..love your voice. Perhaps a film on Emily McLachlen?

It seems the brightest candles burn out the quickest" No doubt a bright life style with bright eyes. RIP J Hunter

I remember when he passed. So young. I think they brought him back as a guest star to Star Trek as the former caption who was confined to a wheel chair. That was a good episode.

So young and so handsome. Piercing blue eyes.

I had a bit of a crush on him when I when I was a kid. Another great video Jerry!

Always like Jeffery Hunter watched him in many movies

Loved him as Capt Pike in The Managerie, original Star Trek pilot..

Jerry..you're so good at what you do...keep um coming. And thank you for all your hard work to put these together.

I remember watching the original Star Trek pilot on Svengoolie. He would've made a fine Captain.

Hard to imagine a better looking, more telegenic actor than Jeff hunter.

Thanks again Jerry for another outstanding mini-biography....

Jeffery Hunter has the most gorgeous blue eyes the colour of the sky

Tod Hunter was very much like his Dad in looks, I dont know about the other children. A very short life, so sad. Thank you Jerry yet again for your wonderful narration, told with sincerity and concern, as usual. You rock !! big big hugs from the UK xxxxxx

He looked like a movie star.

Thanks! I remember him well and enjoyed his work. God rest his soul.

The best man to portray Jesus in "King of Kings." I remember seeing the film at a very young age. A tragic loss at such a young age of 42, same age as Elvis. Such a handsome man.

Great documentary. Thanks for putting it together. It cleared up many questions I had about Jeffrey Hunter. Even though I love William Shatner as Captain Kirk, I just can't help but wonder what Star Trek would have been like with Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike for the entire series. He was a special talent!

A very handsome man I did not know much about, passed away the year and month I graduated high school, brought a tear. Thanks Jerry for the hard work and research you do!

Excellent biographical sketch on the life and movie career of "Jeffrey Hunter." "Jeff" Hunter has long been one of my favorite actors. I saw him in The Searchers on the big screen at the time the movie came out. I've watched The Searchers another half dozen or more times over the years on VHS tape and later on DVDs. I also know Jeff Hunter from Red Skies of Montana. As a former resident of Missoula, and having spent over eight years in the USDA Forest Service (with half a year on a fire crew), I was and remain quite the fan of Red Skies of Montana. As a former Navy man, I also like Jeff Hunter in Sailor of the King. To this day, I've not seen a single movie with Jeffrey Hunter in it which I have not enjoyed. This man was a marvelous actor! In many ways he reminds me of another first-rate actor, Tom Selleck. These two men, like few other men, have the looks and personality that attracts most women. This is another fine piece of historical entertainment you have put together and put on KZfaq, Jerry. Thank you, very much! Andy McKane, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

Love your biographies and the beautiful calm accent as you present them. Thank you.

So sad a ending for a great actor who had so much more to give.

His role of Pike in Star Trek showed his beautiful eyes which shown with an inner goodness. Unaware he passed so young.

I really liked Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike in the original Star-trek pilot movie. That was a surrealistic sci-fi that was years ahead of its time. Even though by the time I first saw that episode, it was decades after it was first released, it still looked great and not dated. I especially liked the scene where Captain Pike was in a world of illusion by his advanced alien captors that he was back on his ranch with his favorite horse. Jeffrey Hunter would have definitely given more weight and seriousness to the role of a young Captain of USS Enterprise and he looked the part.

This is heartbreaking rip. I remember seeing him in the searchers it was a great movie where he was a protective character loved that movie

this man was SO handsome that he was distracting to the actresses!

What a wonderful life story of a brilliant actor who was such a BEAUTIFUL man. May he continue to rest in perfect peace 👌❤️

OOOhhhhh, that was so sad. Thank you, Jerry, for another mini-bio and photos. I could listen to your voice all day long. ---A fan from Oregon.

I remember being quite stunned when he passed. I was 14 but it was still hard to accept sometimes that people died that young.