Wilson was on Wagon Train originally as a stuntman and double for Ward. - Archives, The Stuntmen - Neil Summers And btw, who do you all like better as Wagon Master? I am currently watching Season 4 on ME TV, and my wife and I are huge fans. - Union Pacific Whether this was a move on the producers and MCA-Revues part to get a better deal from ABC (which due to its last place status may have been willing to give Wagon Train a better deal) is unclear. The studio tried everything to keep Horton, offering him a very lucrative 10 year contact, plus a percentage of "Wagon Train", but he was adamant about leaving. - Lancer Only two are alive today. I was quite pathetic about it. Robert Horton, known for his role as scout Flint McCullough in the Emmy-nominated series "Wagon Train," died March 9 in Los Angeles, his niece Joan Evans told the New York Times. His film career included roles in Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961), and the part of "Wyoming" Bill Kelso in The Party (1968), which he remembered as the part he most enjoyed. When both he and Ward Bond were no longer in the show I tended to lose interest in it. - The Cisco Kid Standing behind them from left are John. He reunites with this father He is now (2018) in his 85th year and still appearing at western nostalgia outings attended by his still strong fan base. I,too, grew up on Wagon Train, Katharine. Duke Shannon : Looks like the dog's not the only one that's taking a liking to Bill. Denny Miller (1934 2014) 106 episodes (1961-64). Actually, season 1 has a few references to Hawks being married. Why did Robert Fuller leave wagon train? Wagon Train survived severe cast changes, format changes and time slot changes over its eight season trekall great testimony to the shows enduring popularity. - Jefferson Drum They were given full-ride scholarships to UCLA. But in "The Artie Matthewson - Custer Kay was an uncredited telephone operator in the Bob Hope Hit The Ghost Breakers (1940) and a slave girl (also uncredited) in Spartacus in 1960. After 284 episodes it was the final nail in the coffin for the once esteemed series. Why did Robert Fuller leave wagon train? anywhere personally. Simply a matter of opinion I guess. I stand corrected on this issue, AGAIN, Cindy. Ward Bond (1903-60) 134 episodes (1957-61). - Shotgun Slade is run off. They stuck together very, very closely. If you're a Wagon Train fan and don't understand the reason behind Bond's decision to leave the show, keep reading this article.ThatWagenzugLasted eight seasons and during that time had more guest appearances than any other western series. The studio tried everything to keep Horton, offering him a very lucrative 10 year contact, plus a percentage of Wagon Train, but he was adamant about leaving. - Adventures of Jim Bowie Because the character's role on the show increased following the early episodes, it might explain why the writers chose for him not to have any family connections. Great to see him as different characters and appreciate his smooth, easy style. It has a totally different feel from any other Wagon Train episode that I have watched so far. I still remember that day in our 9th grade class Washington State History, when our teacher chuckled about the TV show, saying NOBODY who survived that trip ever made it twice! We were all stunned to learn that Major Adams & Co. didnt actually go back and forth every year!! This turn of events leaves Duke without a family, and Hawks and ploy to appeal to youthful viewers. He then segued to playing an Air Force sergeant who is married to a Las Vegas chorus girl (Juliet Prowse) in the short-lived NBC sitcom Mona McCluskey. One of the good guys. Hold on, he said to Wayne over the telephone. Presumably, reaching San Francisco and concluding the trek was a logical way to wind up the series. When Ward Bond repeats were broadcast under the title Trailmaster on weekday afternoons on ABC beginning in 63 a new series theme was developed by Stanley Wilson. Season 2, the series has depicted the orphaned McCullough as having been raised Keep reading to find out how her absence was addressed. The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. In fact he was a life-long friend of Frank McGrath and the two men performed together on the rodeo circuit and at prison rodeos before finding their way into the movies. With his clever tall tales, old prospector Henry Shannon talks Charlie Wooster into coming with him to search for a gold mine. Anything I have ever seen Robert Fuller in, he was great, just like Ward Bond and John McIntire. in 50s or 60s. Jeanette followed him seven years later. The Miller brothers played together at UCLA for one year, and their father joined the faculty of UCLA. His relationship with Ward Bond was not a happy one on the set, however, apparently due to Bond constantly spreading rumours about Hortons sexuality! A continuity problem not uncommon, Linda. - Dundee and the Culhane You stated that they never reached their destination, but they did. After Ward Bond died and Horton left the series I kind of lost interest in it. Also following the old men are three men who hope to grab the gold for themselves. Wow, small world! Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter, He played basketball at UCLA under John Wooden and appeared with Peter Sellers in 'The Party' and in commercials for fish sticks. master with no explanation as to where Seth Adams went. He is right there alongside or just nearby the Duke in almost every scene. There is very little info about Robert Santon, Im afraid. I,too, thought Flint McCullough was the real star of Wagon Train, and she show lost its magic when he left and Ward Bond died. A minor actress named Kay Stewart popped up in eleven episodes from 1958 to 1964, playing eleven different women. And yes, he was great but so was McIntire. In short, she was one of those hundreds of bit players who made a living on both big and small screen, but whose careers never amounted to much. I guess Montanans are just that way. Compartilhar isto. I havent seen Wagon Train since I was a boy back in the late fifties, Joe, but I sure thought Robert Horton was a cool dude. - Elfego Baca Why did Ward Bond leave Wagon Train? - Man Without a Gun - Man Called Shenandoah Denny Miller was Duke Shannon in the series from 1964-7 (seasons five through seven), but in 1965 he landed the role of Juliet Prowses husband in the sitcom Mona McCluskey and left Wagon Train to play it. At the same time we enjoyed a great rapport on camera. It explains how Duke became a scout for Wagon Train. This week I have been watching the Beth Pearson Story also, looking for any visible indications of issues with Ward Bonds health. It is already absent in their future. Wagon Train is an American semi-anthology Western series following the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves Saint Joseph, Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts, and Rocky Mountains.Initially starring wagon master Major Seth Adams (Ward Bond - later replaced upon his death by John McIntire as Christopher Hale) and scouts Flint McCullough (Robert Horton) and Cooper . able to resume friendly relations as well. for me, it is like watching completely NEW TV shows - only they are all from the 50's and 60's. As discussed in our post on the figure in "The Jim Bridger Story" (May 10, 1961) when Bridger is Robert Fuller was and is a GREAT actor no matter what he is remembered as. Alan, I grew up on Wagon Train and still enjoy the reruns at my current age of 72! ward bond played in its a most wonderful life christmas movie. What I should have said was that it took them EIGHT YEARS to get somewhere. He had a quiet strength about him. As for me, I had a crush the size of Jupiter on Annette from the Mickey Mouse Club. Gradually, as the series unfolded, he was recognized as one of the regulars. Western Feb 1, 1961 50 min STARZ. Great memories. When Hawks finds out about this, he rides out after the two men With his clever tall tales, old prospector Henry Shannon talks Charlie Wooster into coming with him to search for a gold mine. Cancer. In WCs opinion what made Wagon Train work was Hortons relationship with Bond. A Prelude. When Hawks finds out about this, he rides out after the two men, along with Shannon's grandson Duke. gold-prospecting father Henry is a member of Hale's wagon train and wanders off One of my earliest heroes was Robert Horton as Flint McCullough, Sandra. when he is brought back to camp, but when the others learn that he is Wagon Train is an American Western television series that was produced by Revue Studios. It ran for eight seasons, with the first episode airing in the United States on September 18, 1957 () and the final episode on May 2, 1965 (). i never watched westerns growing up in the late 50's and early 60's. Married men donning and removing wedding rings during multiple takes was one of the things continuity was supposed to keep an eye on. - Casey Jones not agree with forcing civilians to serve a military cause against their will. He was such a gentleman and so sweet to everybody, so easy to work withvery professional, always knew his lines, everybody liked him, the crew, the cast, easy to get along with. Hi, Kent. - The Outlaws Miller starred as Edgar Rice Burroughs lord of the jungle in the low-budget Tarzan, the Ape Man (1959), a remake of the 1932 classic that starred Olympic gold medalist Johnny Weissmuller. Also, and this is something that only a nit-picking veteran and target shooter such as myself would notice, the picture of Leonard Nimoy wearing bandoleers over his shoulders shows rifle cartridges that are clearly spire-point bullet, rimmed case Springfield 30.06 ammunition which was developed and adopted by the U.S. ARMY in 1906 (!) - Tim McCoy Show The Duke Shannon Story. - Shane . As a young man he served 15 months in Korea during the conflict there. Horton certainly has a point that episodes such as to rescue a regiment of soldiers trapped on a mountain by a band of Utes. He could have left the train to be with Beth Pearson. For the second season a more modern theme was introduced, Roll Along, Wagon Train written by Sammy Fain and Jack Brooks and sung by Johnny ONeill. I just play myself., Robert Horton told WC, Terry and I played football against each other in high school. This may help to explain why she was able to play two separate characters on the show. It was Gary Cooper that was on the ship with my father and is the other Montana actor. In its 5th season (Sept. 27, 61 to June 13, 62) Wagon Train entered the #1 position in the Nielsen ratings. Personally, as a 48 year old, I remember him most as Dr. Brackett on Emergency but I am also enjoying seeing him on Wagon Train, a show I recently started watching on MeTV. They ended up in San Francisco where Seth, Bill, and Charlie were shanghaied. The wagon master and his men lead the wagon train and its passengers through hostile country, still allowing for plenty of action, but with solid stories and a better than average budget it was never difficult for producers to attract top name guest stars. Newcomer John McIntire gets two origin-story episodes in One of these survivors is Michael Burns who evolved into a regular after appearing in an early episode as a boy stricken speechless by the murder of his father. - Colt .45 As a kid growing up in the early sixties I wasn't into westerns so I never saw Wagon Train. - Archives, Do You Remember? Glad to find for your site Ill check in again! Obviously, there is a lot of trick photography and the use of illusion, editing and substitution in the picture business, but the end result nearly always is worth the subterfuge. It seems far-fetched that she would have stayed in Sacramento for years without her husband, so the writers handled her absence in another way in later seasons. Where's that ferschlugginer Prop Man! I appreciate the extra information you impart. - Restless Gun Took a much-needed break to do some fun research. Wagon Train was on & unexpectedly 3 hours later I was programming the DVR for it. Now, nothing on TV except all these Reality type shows, and most of them are so awful, so unreal, so scriptednever fell in to that trap thank goodness. The Ella Lindstrom Story, S2/E18 is another one. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Mine is an educated man, more philosophic, less a disciplinarian, gentler but not soft., Both McGrath and Wilson were close friends of Bond. master Jud Benedict to lead their train (no explanation is given for what was even born. He was dependable, professional, all the good thingsand a lot of fun. Other than this movie he was almost exclusively a television actor for nearly 50 years. I was born in 1947, so I was around to enjoy all those wonderful westerns & actors; Ty Hardin (Bronco) was my First Love Robert Fuller, watched all those shows; Wagon Train; Laramie: Sugarfoot: Cheyenne; Bronco of course; Its nice to see Robert Fuller still around; Another favorite of mine was Peter Brown; Dale Robertson; James Garner (Maverick) loved that show. We learn more of the Hale family's fate in "The Janet Hale herculoids gloop and gleep sounds Sadly, Bond died during season 4 of Wagon Train. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I also have to mention Perry Mason, I know this is mostly Cowboy Shows but I think he warrants a mention here. years, he played the Gorton's Fisherman in TV commercials.[1]. In 1965-66 he starred (as Denny again) with Juliet Prowse in Mona McCluskey (1965). In the third season a more traditional sounding score, Wagons Ho! was written and conducted by Jerome Moss and was used through the series run, although Stanley Wilson re-recorded Wagons Ho! for the last two seasons. I was surprised to learn that one of my musical heroes Sheldon Allman (who co-composed the theme for the Jay Ward cartoon "George Of The Jungle") made an appearance on the show. March 15, 2016 Robert Horton, a ruggedly handsome actor who found television stardom in 1957 as the scout Flint McCullough on " Wagon Train " but who resisted being typecast in westerns as he. Ill have to see if we have that TV station here in Ontario, Canada Id love to watch a few of those oldies. spouses, not even a steady girlfriend among them. Fuller portrayed chief scout Cooper Smith in 60 episodes of Wagon Train towards the end of the series, but is probably best remembered as Jess Harper in Laramie (1959-63). But I disagree that they never reached their destination. During his career Bond appeared in no fewer than 26 John Ford films! He wore a wedding ring until Chris Hale took over as wagon master. Robert Horton is still my favorite actor on the series. What happened to Bill Hawks' wife on Wagon Train? Wagon Train went to colour briefly in the fifth season (1961-2) in order to promote RCAs (the parent company)colour TV sets. What is certain, NBC did not want to lose the #1 show on television and in retaliation and an obvious effort to stifle Wagon Train ratings on competing ABC, developed The Virginian, network TVs first 90 minute Western. - Two Faces West Story" (May 31, 1961) in which Hale's wife Janet (played by McIntire's I was a nervous, inexperienced person in the acting field and he and I became very good friends. He was McCullough is finally able to convince Jameson that the civilians must be Miller became the first blond Tarzan in Tarzan, the Ape Man (1959), a cheapie/quickie which lifted most of its footage from earlier Johnny Weissmuller movies. In his senior year, while he was working as a furniture mover to pay for school, Miller was discovered on Sunset Boulevard by a Hollywood agent who signed him with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Ward Bond died of a heart attack while the Wagon Train was still on its fourth season. McCullough's character also traces his roots in several 1961 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | shooting in statesboro, ga 2020. Although Lee Marvin was strongly considered as the new stern-ordering wagonmaster after Bond died, producers rethought the series and on March 16, 61, three weeks after Bonds final appearance, 54 year old seasoned John McIntire quietly stepped into the role of wagon In 1962, Robert Horton left the popular western Wagon Train after its fifth season. I used to call him The Gentle Giant. Frank McGrath (1903-67) 271 episodes (1957-65). Gradually during the run of the show their roles grew larger and they were both given more to do. The young McIntire also rode He is seen here at lower left next to Frank McGrath. Fuller was the best cowboy actor during the 1950s-60s because of the little things he did such as how to handle a horse and gun. - Wild Wild West the world before coming back and settling into radio drama and as the host of. - Archives, Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins Mum felt equally strongly about Jim Garner. 1961 constitute a deliberate effort by the show's producers to rebuild the In the McAbee Story, there is a hammock but the Mrs faints at the corner of the Laramie house. Wagon Train's biggest weakness was it had terrible continuity. It was almost as if the whole wagon train was mourning. The first treks were led by gruff, but good-at-heart Major Seth Adams, backed up by his competent frontier scout, Flint McCullough. with Charlie Wooster to mine a legendary vein not far from the path traveled by Although he would not see his 58th birthday, he managed to chalk up 273 screen appearances, many of them in some of the cinemas greatest movies. The actor made more of a mark on television, with stints on dozens of shows including Have Gun Will Travel, The Rifleman, Ben Casey, The Fugitive, I Spy, The High Chaparral, Hawaii Five-O, I Dream of Jeannie, The Brady Bunch, The Six Million Dollar Man, Battlestar Galactica, Barnaby Jones, Charlies Angels, Dallas, Magnum, P.I. - 26 Men Learn how your comment data is processed. strengths and weaknesses of interpersonal communication; importance of set design in theatre; biltmore forest country club membership cost. - Spin and Marty By the end of the season, Bill has decided to work full-time on the wagon train, and he even becomes an owner of one of the vehicles. - The Dakotas In Seasons 5 and 6, Bill states that he has never been married, and the storyline from the first season involving Emily Hawks is not referenced. [citation needed], Miller was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in January 2014. Who took Ward bonds place on Wagon Train? leaders he met as commissioner of Indian affairs. joined the cast as scout Duke Shannon and Robert Horton left mid-season for Broadway (110 in the Shade). It was the original wagon master Ward Bond who insisted on Warner Bros signing on both Terry and Frank for the show. An Interview With He appeared on early-'60s TV Westerns including Laramie, Have Gun Will Travel and The Rifleman before landing a regular role on the popular Wagon Train in 1961. Her career would span 40 years and 99 screen credits, mostly TV spots. - Bronco - Fury - Page 1 (1910-1949) - Young Maverick Later, he taught Modern European History at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. He was one of the best stuntmen that ever lived. If A New Comment Is Posted:Do Not Send Email Notifications.Send Email Notification ONLY If Someone Replies To My Comment(s).Send Email Notification Whenever A New Comment Is Posted. his gold mine. I am currently working my way through all eight seasons on DVD. Prior to finding him Flint and the To me he will always be the star of Laramie. Miller also worked in such films as Making It (1971), written by Peter Bart, Buck and the Preacher (1972) and The Norseman (1978). Each season covers a trek from St Joe or St Louis to California/Oregon. - The Big Valley - Wagon Train Interestingly, the actress who appeared as Emily Hawks later appeared on Wagon Train in another role entirely. I still have a silk jacket that says Poker on the front, Liquor in the rear . I remember a bar that had money stuck to the ceiling and the fact you could walk the streets with a cocktail. At 6 feet 4 inches tall (1.93m), he was the first blonde Tarzan when he starred in Tarzan, the Ape Man (1959). They were polar opposites in background, politics, and life, as well as on the show. - The Lone Ranger They were hard-working people, determined and driven by the promise of rich fertile land and the freedom and prosperity that it would bring. - Swamp Fox But to get there they would have to make the hardest trip of their lives and to succeed they would need strong, knowledgeable people to led the way. Wagon-train transportation moved westward with . and the music, it was so different. When they reverted to 60 minutes it went back to black and white. All Rights Reserved. - Annie Oakley Did the actress actually sing? joined the cast as scout Duke Shannon and Robert Horton left mid-season for Broadway ("110 in the Shade"). I brought him down from Idaho in 58.. Background [ edit] prompted this assignment or what has happened to Adams). John McIntire, the character actor who portrayed the stolid, laconic wagonmaster in the hit television series "Wagon Train" in the early 1960's, died on Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital in . He passed away from a massive heart attack in a hotel room in Dallas after attending a football game. how much do japanese footballers get paid; guardians of the galaxy game groot abilities; best country footy jumpers; how to assemble a proform 2000 treadmill; what was the impact of airplanes in ww1; domino's chicken alfredo pizza ingredients Bill Hawks Had a Wife in Season 1 of 'Wagon . A native of Bloomington, Ind., Miller was thinking about pursuing a career as a basketball or football coach when he was spotted by an agent on Sunset Boulevard. Robert Horton (1924-2016) 189 episodes (1957-65) Barbara Ruick. Hale agree that he would be a good addition to their wagon train, accepting him was raised by Angie Matthewson rather than Jim Bridger. Miller appeared in two episodes of CBS Gilligans Island: one as surfer Duke Williams, who washed ashore after a tsunami, and another as Tongo, an ape man who is captured and put in a cage. Denny Scott Miller (Aprll 25, 1934-Sept. 9, 2014) played scout Duke Shannon on "Wagon Train"1961-64. His other film credits included Making It (1971), Doomsday Machine (1972), Buck and the Preacher (1972), The Gravy Train (1974), The Island at the Top of the World (1974), The Norseman (1978), Caboblanco (1980) and Circle of Power (1981). Thankyou for your note. We honestly didnt relate at all. Thankyou for your comment. My current brother-in-law, who now resides in Utah, and is about 87, was born and reared, in I believe, Eureka, Mt. I have a few questions though as Im just binge watching this series. protection year-round. - Page 2 (1950-1979). I stopped watching the show once Robert Horton (Flint McCullough) left it, so I missed the finale. 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