In 1965-66 he starred (as Denny again) with Juliet Prowse in Mona McCluskey (1965). and the music, it was so different. It fell to Terry to inform John Wayne of Bonds sudden death in 1960. His character of Flint McCullough, the tough hero and scout of the slow moving caravan traveling from Missouri to California, was eventually replaced by another scout, Cooper Smith. He is outfoxed by Duke, played by Denny Miller, but redeems himself by aiding a dying woman. 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. Much appreciated. Paramount Network Has Already Given the Green Light to Season 4 of 'Yellowstone', Milburn Stone Aka "Doc" Didn't Leave 'Gunsmoke' by Choice. when he is brought back to camp, but when the others learn that he is The Hitchcock with Horton episodes are (season/episode): 1/37; 2/9,13,19; 3/27; 4/18; 5/38. I guess Montanans are just that way. Great to see him as different characters and appreciate his smooth, easy style. Im sure you guessed that from my email address! I only intended to check it out while I was eating dinner. - Wagon Train his burnt homestead's porch after Indians massacred his family while he was 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. - Sugarfoot Denny (Scott) Miller (left) Horton played the scout Flint McCullough in 189 episodes and was my favourite TV star when I was a boy until James Garner came bobbing down the bunny-trail as Brett Maverick! Denny portrayed Duke Shannon, the scout who replaced Flint McCullough, in 106 episodes from 1961 until 1964. He wished to work more in musical theater. Wagon Train was on & unexpectedly 3 hours later I was programming the DVR for it. brand in the wake of all its personnel turmoil. I didnt realize how significant he really was until the season in which he had simply disappeared. - Archives, The Stuntmen - Neil Summers - Destry for me, it is like watching completely NEW TV shows - only they are all from the 50's and 60's. - Whispering Smith - The Tall Man The Duke Shannon Story. Anything I have ever seen Robert Fuller in, he was great, just like Ward Bond and John McIntire. - Bronco Bill Hawks (Terry Wilson) was one of the key characters on the show, but there was some confusion for viewers surrounding his background. Christopher Hale, noted wagon master, they urge him to rescue them from - Daniel Boone (Disney) Hi, Kent. Future lead scout Duke Shannon also gets his story told in "The Duke Shannon Story" (April 26, 1961) in which his gold-prospecting father Henry is a member of Hale's wagon train and wanders off with Charlie Wooster to mine a legendary vein not far from the path traveled by the train. able to resume friendly relations as well. Just searched alfred hitchcock presents episodes with robert horton, and seven titles came up. flint mccullough was a very handsome man. He was perfect for the role of Major Addams & much of the intrigue was largely due to the profound character he had created and Wards powerful presence on screen. Though they cross the Ward Bond was as tough as they come. When I first met Ward I had nothing but admiration and respect for him. The Robert Harrison Clarke Story. His three marriages included one to the delightful Barbara Ruick. Hes just an extension of Ward Bond. His first appearance was with Ward Bond wagon master Major Seth Adams which aired January 25, 1961. this have a soap opera-ish flavor, never mind the contradiction that McCullough Then I had the good fortune of going to work on Wagon Train and spent almost 24-7 with him on the set every day. SO SAD. Lovely to hear from you, Lorraine. to rescue a regiment of soldiers trapped on a mountain by a band of Utes. Actually, season 1 has a few references to Hawks being married. Prior to finding him Flint and the - Page 2 (1950-1979). - Swamp Fox He was I must say that I remember those early days of TV with great affection, Stephen. He was 80. Such a structure allowed the scriptwriters to not totally rely on the regular cast but ensured them a wide scope for stories which, more often than not, revolved around the guest star characters. I thought Prairie Story is so profound. 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. While surfing to find something different, I came across a channel (MeTV) dedicated to just running older shows. 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. - The Rebel - The Monroes strengths and weaknesses of interpersonal communication; importance of set design in theatre; biltmore forest country club membership cost. Scheduling the first season against I Love Lucy reruns and The Big Record with Patti Page on CBS and Disneyland (a regular Nielsen ratings getter) Wagon Train nevertheless proved to be a formidable opponent knocking both shows out of the Nielsen Top 30 while scoring a respectable 23rd for the year. He was also a nightclub singer and a recording artist. It was a tough spot to fill because Bond had been the heart and soul of the series. Growing up with my grandparents, I was subjected to my Nanas crush on Raymond Burr. Midway through the season this was abandoned in favor of an instrumental version by Stanley. was even born. 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. Two years after the Wagon Train series ended, Frank succumbed to a heart attack at 64. train when Adams falls ill. It was at University High School in Los Angeles where Denny and Kent came to the attention of coach John Wooden. - Law of the Plainsman - Archives, Silent Western Reviews A.N. I doubt if they were concerned that he might go so unexpectedly. Mine is an educated man, more philosophic, less a disciplinarian, gentler but not soft., Both McGrath and Wilson were close friends of Bond. - Sky King Thankyou, Sandra. He guest starred on such series as Gunsmoke, The Fugitive, The High Chaparral, Gilligan's Island, I Dream of Jeannie, The Brady Bunch, Alice, Death Valley Days, Hawaii Five-O, Emergency!, . Background [ edit] Story" (May 31, 1961) in which Hale's wife Janet (played by McIntire's master Jud Benedict to lead their train (no explanation is given for what He passed away from a massive heart attack in a hotel room in Dallas after attending a football game. 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. I just play myself., Robert Horton told WC, Terry and I played football against each other in high school. - The Rifleman - Temple Houston I would say a more accurate statement is that Robert Fuller is most know for his role in Laramie and his role at Dr. Bracken in Emergency! Nice to hear from you, mate. We ended up facing each other, both on our knees, too weak to stand up, but still strong enough to punch each other. In his new role as Bond's replacement, McIntire An old con man trys to fleece the wagon train members of money by pretending to be a preacher trying to raise funds to build a church. If you're a Wagon Train fan and don't understand the reason . For once, Sammy didnt take the bait (he loved to show off). The truth about the making of From Here To Eternity (1953), STAKEOUT (1987) & THE WINSLOW BOY (1999). Whether you watched Wagon Train when it aired on prime TV between 1957 and 1965, or you're catching reruns on MeTV, it's evident that the western series left a mark on many of its viewers. - Iron Horse Frank McGrath (1903-67) 271 episodes (1957-65). 1961. At that point Denny Miller comes looking for his grandfather McHugh and he and Terry Wilson go off looking for these old adventurers. One of my earliest heroes was Robert Horton as Flint McCullough, Sandra. Perhaps because the series concentrated so much on guest stars and was not rooted to one star as other Western series were (i.e. 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. They were both so nice great people. From 1961 to 1964, Miller was a regular on Wagon Train in the role of the scout, Duke Shannon. He graduated high school in Denny Miller, who played scout Duke Shannon on the classic TV Western Wagon Train and was the first blond Tarzan on the big screen, has died. - Laramie - Johnny Ringo Due to the expensive 90 minute color episodes garnering such low ratings, in a final effort to save the show, ABC returned to one hour black and white episodes with season 8 (64-65). The reason Ward Bond no longer appeared in Wagon train after the 4th season. Hed be hollering at me at every possible moment and Id be smiling back as I rode away from him., Horton added, Toward the end of the third season, I decided to use my own horse on the show. On the first episode of wagon train Bill Hawks and his wife were going to California. With his clever tall tales, old prospector Henry Shannon talks Charlie Wooster into coming with him to search for a gold mine. i never watched westerns growing up in the late 50's and early 60's. 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Ready for Tolkien Battle, How the Landscape of Native-Led Stories Has Changed Between Avatars: Were Flexing Our Sovereignty, The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News. - Stories of the Century Robert Horton is still my favorite actor on the series. The timeline of the first season is somewhat ambiguous because characters made contradictory comments about the year throughout the show's run. Missouri-born Frank played the series comic relief character Charlie Wooster, the wagon trains irascible cook, and would grace all but 13 of the 284 episodes shot over eight seasons. Shannon dying peacefully at having correctly found the legendary mine, even if Irene Windust was married to Bretaigne Windust, who worked as a director on Wagon Train. The series was inspired by the 1950 John Ford film Wagon Master. 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. and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. prompted this assignment or what has happened to Adams). Just a short interlude before we get back to the ranch. in January 28, 2004[1] and a book about obesity in the United States called Toxic Waist? I am 73, so I was a youngster when the western era of TV shows was in full swing especially at Warner Bros. As well as Wagon Train there wasMaverick, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot, Rawhide, and heaps more. Duke Shannon : Looks like the dog's not the only one that's taking a liking to Bill. Rather bizarrely, after reaching #1 in its 5th season, Wagon Train migrated from NBC to ABC for its 6th season (still from 7:30-8:30 Wednesday night). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Terry Wilson so he accepts an invitation to go off with Frank McHugh and look for I disagree with your statement that Robert Fuller is most known for his role in Laramie. Composed of up to 100 Conestoga wagons (q.v. It should also be noted that these 90 minute episodes are a wild mish-mash of ideas, some episodes abandoned the idea of the wagon train altogether (The Widow ORourke Story, Gus Morgan Story), some included slapstickish scenes (Kate Crawley Story, Grover Allen Story) and some just seemed tiresome at 90 minutes. But in "The Artie Matthewson - Cades County All Rights Reserved. has been overturned and who claims to be Flint's adoptive mother. Did the actress actually sing? If ever. [JB] 6.5 [194] Wagon Train: THE JOHN AUGUSTUS STORY 17-Oct-1962 ABC Wed Teleplay and Story by . They ended up in San Francisco where Seth, Bill, and Charlie were shanghaied. Ep 605 - The John Augustus Story. Also following the old men are three men who hope to With his clever tall tales, old prospector Henry Shannon talks Charlie Wooster into coming with him to search for a gold mine. I am currently working my way through all eight seasons on DVD. I also have to mention Perry Mason, I know this is mostly Cowboy Shows but I think he warrants a mention here. The practice of switching networks was quite common in the 50s and 60s when sponsors often controlled a series fate. - Adventures of Kit Carson - The Texan Bette Davis was in at least 2 episodes. He could have left the train to be with Beth Pearson. - The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters If you are lucky enough to watch them in order, the first episode is usually organizing the train and starting out and the last episode is disbanding in San Francisco. spouses, not even a steady girlfriend among them. 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. I stand corrected, Dorothy. 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 . Miller had been recommended by someone else considered for the role, William Smith, later a star of the NBC Laredo western series. In 1965-66 he starred (as Denny again) with Juliet Prowse in Mona McCluskey (1965). 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. Utter rubbish. broncos, winning a national competition at age 16. It was very sudden. Their marriage lasted 56 years until Johns demise in 1991 from emphysema. it was empty. It explains how Duke became a scout for Wagon Train. From the Megan Herring Collection For reasons that are not clear, the producers originally under utilized Miller, often relegating him to pointing "thataway" or answering in monosyllabic utterances. He died of a heart attack in November 1960 in a hotel . In its 5th season (Sept. 27, 61 to June 13, 62) Wagon Train entered the #1 position in the Nielsen ratings. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. McGrath recalled, When Ward was alive, he and Terry and I were always together. I was a basketball player at UCLA inserted into the cast of the number one show in the nation. 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. - Adventures of Champion Watch for them on MeTV and enjoy! Unless the information is volunteered I am usually left assuming. Benedict's iron grip and then install him as permanent wagon master once Benedict Courtesy of Everett Collection Denny Miller, who played scout Duke Shannon on the classic TV Western Wagon Train and was the first blond Tarzan on the big screen, has died. When they reverted to 60 minutes it went back to black and white. - The Loner Wagon Train went to colour briefly in the fifth season (1961-2) in order to promote RCAs (the parent company)colour TV sets. I have since learned from comments on this site that they did eventually arrive somewhere but I forget where. They were polar opposites in background, politics, and life, as well as on the show. - Buffalo Bill Jr. If they dont gain any appreciation or interest in nostalgia, its sure to be absent in the future. I believe it is first and foremost an industry that entertains, so that suits an elderly fan like me right down to the ground. the train. I am not imitating Ward. Johnny Masters . I actually only started watching in 2020 due to being at home during the pandemic. - Here Come the Brides In the much later episode with Robert Fuller about the man and his three sons that rob and steal in revenge if the late wife and mother, that same house front is where the crooked traders shop is. - Rough Riders To me he will always be the star of Laramie. Hold on, he said to Wayne over the telephone. Wilson said of McIntire, You can tell by the way he sits a horse hes our kind of guy.. After the cancellation of Wagon Train in 1965, Miller starred as Mike McCluskey on the NBC sitcom Mona McCluskey. Cancer. anywhere personally. A Prelude. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and . 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. - Jefferson Drum Denny Scott Miller (born Dennis Linn Miller; April 25, 1934 - September 9, 2014) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his regular role as Duke Shannon on Wagon Train, his guest-starring appearances on Gilligan's Island, and his 1959 film role as Tarzan. 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. One of the good guys. I cant pick a favorite between the two but if I absolutely had to, Id go with McIntire. Like you, I grew up with all those shows (except Bronco) and they were part of the reason why I fell in love with TV and movies. Wagon Train is an American Western television series that was produced by Revue Studios. - Have Gun Will Travel I wish I lived my teenaged yrs. For several seasons following Bill's explanation as to where Emily is, she is not mentioned by the other characters. When Hawks finds out about this, he rides out after the two men, along with Shannon's grandson Duke. In his senior year, while working as a furniture mover to pay for school, Denny was discovered on Sunset Boulevard by a talent agent, who signed him with MGM. his earlier criminal ways. Season 4, Episode 15, "The Earl Packer Story": Season 4, Episode 16, "The Patience Miller Story": Season 4, Episode 17, "The Sam Elder Story": Season 4, Episode 18, "Weight of Command": Season 4, Episode 19, "The Prairie Story": Season 4, Episode 20, "Path of the Serpent": Season 4, Episode 21, "The compassion, the citizens are ready to aid the soldiers who offer them Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, Top 10 Historical Movies About The American West, Top 10 Historical 19th/20th Century Dramas, Gay/Bisexual Actors in Old TV Shows ( Pt 2 ). Wagon Train's biggest weakness was it had terrible continuity. On his return to the states he enrolled in acting classes under Richard Boone and renewed his earlier interest in acting, although he was really a dancer. Sadly, Bond died during season 4 of Wagon Train. An Interview With Like a great many Aussies of my age bracket (I was born in 1947), I share a love of old American movies and early TV, so it is always a thrill when I hear from someone who actually knew some of my heroes and heroines of those bygone days. 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | usssa baseball tournaments 2022. - Roy Rogers Show In WCs opinion what made Wagon Train work was Hortons relationship with Bond. protection year-round. Only two are alive today. At his own request there was no funeral and his remains were quietly cremated. episodes, some of which contradict each other. - Wild Bill Hickok 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). It was the original wagon master Ward Bond who insisted on Warner Bros signing on both Terry and Frank for the show. We saw each other quite often and we became more friendly. Billed as Denny Scott Miller. passes away after he and Charlie have escaped out a back entrance, the elder she dies--find her natural-born son Artie and make sure he hasn't backslid into leaders he met as commissioner of Indian affairs. 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