If you buy my Pete Duel biography be sure to buy the updated 2nd edition. Clarke said in an interview that his friend and co-star Steve Ihnat and he wrote the screenplay for director Ted V. Mikels' film Strike Me Deadly (1963),[5] though the film's credits list only Ihnat and Mikels. Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, and Roberta Shore co-starred in nine seasons of "Virginian," which centered on a nameless ranch foreman. Yes, of course, you are entitled to your own opinion. Its how you deal with that fear that shows sense of character. He was one of the biggest names to come out ofThe Virginian; indeed, the star of the show. Decades later, fans cant wait for the coming together of the excellent casts of. Gary Clarke,interviewed in Paul Green's A HISTORY OF TELEVISION'S THE VIRGINIAN says that he got too cocky and demanded that more episodes be built around his character and so was dropped after the second season.'A man Called Kane' was the last episode of the second season and Clarke appeared as guest star as Steve in two episodes of the third . The most regular type of blooper occurred when stock footage was used. Filmed in color, The Virginian became television's first 90-minute western series. He starred in other Westerns after. I hope youre well on your way to a full recovery. One of the significant changes on the show was the production changing the name of the series in the last season. He was the best actor in the series. Ive enjoyed your work through the years. Also liked Showdown which was right after.Dont always enjoy the light / funny Doug McClure episodes as much, although I like Trampas and prefer him in a good dramatic one. . ended. Notice to all. Was there a series finale episode; or did the show just not get renewed? One of the most touching parts of Season Four. Why was Gary Clarke written out of the show? I wish I knew more but Timeless havent been co-operative when Ive asked questions in the past. Ill stop now. This post contains more information on the cast of, Trampas character grew on the show. I have enjoyed the John McIntire era .Have seen a lot of The Men From Shiloh and agree Drurys were the best but why did they take away the family feeling of the show that had served it so well.I used to like Lancer & The Outcasts. Beware of bootlegs. Better than Encore in America. I have the hardcover already, but do so much travelling around, it will be nice to have the Kindle with me for reference wherever I am watching. The episodes ofThe Virginianwere family-friendly while covering topics on injustice, responsibility, compassion, morals, and overall good behavior. Doug McClure, the affable, good-looking sidekick Trampas who imprinted himself in the nation's memory riding the Western television range with "The Virginian" for eight years, has died. So were two different production crews, i.e. I read he had to lose a few pounds before the show began in your book.Nothing against Don but I found it hard to warm to Stacys persona in the show.Did you like David Hartman? Universal contract players were on fixed salaries according to experience etc. Although some of them have passed, we would hardly forget their skills and role in. Love The Virginian but I also loved Cimarron Strip. I found her superior to the other females. Continuity was always something of a problem with The Virginian. As I watch each episode now Im looking out for things that never occurred to me until I read it. Although James is no longer with us, fans ofThe Virginianwill never forget him for the stellar performance he gave in every episode of the show. Then in season 5: Episode 1 Legacy of Hate Abbott has returned from the dead, and he is the Sheriff again. The Virginianaired decades ago on NBC, gaining a massive viewership during its time for the quality of its actors, its storyline, and production. Thanks Bob. (LogOut/ He currently lives in Texas with his third wife. "I read the book in. I dont think the author had a very positive opinion of Clu. Webwhy did ross elliott leave the virginian. One of the significant changes on the show was the production changing the name of the series in the last season. It was a different day. Hope you enjoy my book. Gary Clarke was born on August 16, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. While some of the cast are now no longer with us, many other cast members are alive and well, and are now doing things like writing, acting, directing, or just living peacefully. This is my favorite Western. Im currently reading the book and enjoying it. Conclusion to What Happened to the Cast of the Virginian, 1902 novel by Owen Wister called The Virginian, Buffalo Man Full Episode Gunsmoke, Season #03, Episode #18, Blood Money Full Episode Gunsmoke, Season #13, Episode #19, Blood Money Full Episode Gunsmoke, Season #03, Episode #03, Bad Seed Full Episode Gunsmoke, Season #06, Episode #21, Abelia Full Episode Gunsmoke, Season #14, Episode #08. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Horrible quality. As I watch season 5 I have already noticed that in spite of the perception by audiences at the time, season fours production value was much better than season fives. After leavingThe Virginian, she starred in a few shows before moving to Utah as a Disc Jockey. Frank Price returned for Season 5 to restore ratings but when he left at the end of the season to produce Ironside and later It Takes a Thief continuity problems once again raised their head in later seasons especially the Grainger family history. Im pleased to have added your wonderfully detailed and nostalgic book to my shelves. Vulnerable, absolutely. Psychotronic.com has a seven page article on Clu telling of his life and achievements.So many of his web sites dont contain much info. Steve Hill, the cowhand, got kicked off a train in the middle of nowhere. Hi Paul, not apparent from reading the book but was the transition from Morgan Starr to John Grainger ever explained to the audience? He was 85. He is married to Lana S. Redrick. If theres ever an update Ill substitute vulnerable for helpless. Lee J. Cobb was an established actor. Clay Grainger 34 Episodes 2018. Frank Price knew him as well as anyone and spoke truthfully. Ive also seen the Virginians outfit change back and forth during a cattle drive. He released his first book in 2018 and is said to be working on the release of another. How do you go about getting info or tickets or information re: the 2012 Memphis for the 50th Anniversary of The Virginian? In the novel, his name was Steve Treats. Amazon gives a discount if ordered early. However, his character began to phase out in season two. made history as the third longest-running show on television. Season 5 was a great success and the highest rated of all the seasons. I dont understand how the words helpless can be applied to the Virginian in this episode. They are listed in more detail in my book. Gary Clarke as Steve Hill Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. I went back to work the next day and my agent called me again and he said, 'Gary, they have just lost the lead in the movie. work together again, its apparent that such a thing wont happen. You can also order my book from : Really enjoyed this book; it is pretty much the only source for most of the information, and I would have gladly read another 200 pages! Thank you for writing the book., Sara Lane Elizabeth Grainger The good and the bad. Clarke was in a couple of other shows afterThe Virginianlike the Western Hondo, The Young Riders, and Dynasty. series as well. Nobody was earning a fortune like they do today and no residual fees existed. That was my error, I do apologize. Quinne didnt do much acting after playing Stacey in the show. If so then the feds should have taken the prisoner away from Ryker. It was during her time in Utah that she met her husband, Ron. In marked contrast, a blind Elizabeth Grainger displayed a greater sense of calm in the previous seasons Vision of Blindness. I cant tell you how much I disagree with that assessment! I have seen a clip; but do you know of a link to watch the full episode? Better late than never when it comes to watching The Virginian. Im lucky that Directv offers the complte series in HD on Demand. I have already seen in S5: E8 The Trail to Ashley Mountain two coils of MCM 500 (electrical wire) and generator, and a camera grip holding a deflector in two respective scenes; and in S5: E9 Dead Eye Dick a powder blue, 66 Chevy Apache panel truck in a wide angle shot of the road leading from the bunkhouse to the main Shilo entrance. Gary Clarke is one of a handful of 'The Virginian' cast members who are still alive Gary Clarke played Trampas' friend Steve Hill in The Virginian. tel +61 3 9210 7777 Hi Joe: Sorry to hear about your experiences with the DVD. At the beginning of season 7 I thought James Drury had put on a bit of weight did you notice and ever ask him if he had a issue with keeping trim. How did Doug McClure and Ms. Crawford get along? Have met Drury, Boone, Clark & Shore at film festivals. I was busy getting an education! I hope not! Yes the Virginian registered for quite a few hotels, but we never saw his signature. On Saturday, February 27th, Drury, Clarke, Shore, and Boone will come together for a special three hour event that will include a meet and greet reception, a Q&A session, clips from the series . Elizabeth Grainger 31 Episodes 2018. The series thus far has been quite uplifting and has given a great perspective of life.. Are you wondering what happened now to the stars of your favorite western show? But I feel compelled to comment on two issues regarding statements made by Frank Price. I did buy your book, but havent read all of it. I am a long time fan of television Western series (i.e. Sorry to hear about your cancer Mike. The Men From Shiloh lacked a sense of youthful optimism so obvious in the early years of The Virginian. Totally agree Nigel. The McFarland link is on this site under Author Books. He was the shows star, and so was Trampas because he spent a lot of time assisting the Virginian. So I went home [from work] and changed and went down, and I read every day for five days. "It was fine for a little while," Burke said. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Timeless Media own the rights to distribute The Virginian on DVD Mary. Distractify is a registered trademark. The latter half of season four lacked any family feel because of Roberta Shore and Lee J. Cobbs departure. It just made the scene larger and grainier. Regarding your question I dont have a definitive answer as Men From Shiloh was included in The Virginian syndication package when broadcast in Ireland a few years ago. they are feel good books! Ive re-read the comments in my book and see I made them. The lack of interplay between the characters, Trampas new outfit and a general dumbing down of his character in some episodes. What happened to the cast of the Virginian? Thanks for writing this book and Im looking forward to reading it. While The Virginian, which was TVs first 90-minute Wild West show that aired from 1962 to 1971 on NBC, is no longer in its heyday, many of its cast members went on to do much more. Ill write about my second disagreement (so far) with Mr. Price in a separate post. He gained popularity as the singing cowboy and made an album with Roberta Shore after the series ended. For those of you you who were fans of the programme, the book is an essential read but it also has a broader appeal for anyone interested in TV Westerns of that era. I guess you get what you pay for. Season Five is due for release on DVD on October 25 Mary. Early life [ edit] My husband and I plan to attend in 2012. What is she doing now? Regarding bloopers, I do recall seeing the camera crew reflected in a street window in one episode. His other favourite western was The High Chaparral (great theme music also) and his favourite character in that was Manolito. $33.99 Other new and used from $5.00. Likewise Doug McClure gravitated to horror films later in his career and tarnished his reputation to an extent. Im a big fan of the Virginian and 60s westerns in general so I must read this book. thanks. Clu Gulager Was An Actor Known For Starring Roles In "The Virginian" And "The Return Of The Living Dead.". That was a major reason for the dip in ratings. Hi Jesse: Randy appears frequently at reunion conventions so you should be able to contact him through the organizers if you cant attend in person. The Decision pilot isnt available online. I assume you are referring to the development where the trust is to be decided between Elizabeth and her cousin (if she were proven to be a cousin); in doing so they left out Stacey, Elizabeths Brother in the grand scheme of things.or did I miss something there? Wiki April 15, 2023. Fans of television westerns in general and The Virginian in particular will not find a better book than this on the subject. Wikipedia says there are 249 episodes..so where are the lost 58 episodes? Clus website is fans@clugulager.com. Clu Gulager is better known to younger viewers for his horror movies. As much as many people would like to see thecastsofThe Virginianwork together again, its apparent that such a thing wont happen. He was at his warmest in interactions with Elizabeth. BTW Ive just ordered the book on Amazon. Between 1962 and 1964, he appeared in over forty episodes of the western-themed series. She was helpless without him and said as much. I want to say something about the Adkins movie I thought the production value sucked. Clarke in Weaver gives Clarke L'Amoreaux. Its not every day one gets to view such gifted movie stars on the big screen. Season 4 was a failure in the ratings and the show was re-booted with season 5. Yes vulnerable is perhaps a more suitable word to describe the Virginians plight. Scarlet The Film Magazine, June 2010 no.5 "Teen Wolf, Teen Wolf Too" Interview by Lawrence Fultz Jr. Filmfax magazine, September 2011 no.128 "I Was A Teenage Werewolf Too!" The Hollywood productions were analyzed, the characters explained, the main actors and cast members introduced and every single episode talked over and listed in filmographical respects. Having watched many of these versions James Drurys Virginian remains my favorite. Although he was with the show at the beginning, Gary . He later bagged himself a record deal, but his musical career wasnt successful, at least commercially. I think those were the best. Death has snatched away some of the cast members, while the others may be at a level where they cant perform like they used to do. I have a high opinion and positive opinion of Mr. Gulagers acting earlier in his career but admit Im not a fan of his later work in horror films. Only Sara Lane discussed her specific salary with me Mary. And differing opinions does make for interesting interaction. There is a major continuity error regarding the Grainger family in a key episode. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. It is a work that reflects your high standards., Joel Rogosin The Virginian producer, writer & director The second issue I strongly disagree with regarding Frank Prices comments have to do with the episode, A Flash of Blindness (8:02), where the Virginian loses his eyesight. Jump Up The Virginian/Latest episode. Hope you enjoy reading it Steven. Take care and enjoy my book. So the writers skipped an entire generation of Grainger children. I thought Robert Lansing was very good in guest spots in westerns.Finally I do not agree Mr. Price says, The story could be faulted for eroding the strength of character that the Virginian displayed throughout the seven previous seasons. James Drury. All in all, what a treat!, Randy Boone Randy Benton Actually, since they started releasing the Virginian DVDs theyve kept up a pretty good pace. Here the writer shows in a highly informative way every imaginable aspect of the very popular TV show, that made number 10 in the USA Nielsen Ratings in 1966-67 and could also be repeatedly found in the top 20. Gary Clarke as Steve Hill Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. . by Gary Clarke (Author) 42 ratings Kindle $4.95 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $29.95 9 New from $29.75 Paperback $19.95 8 Used from $12.46 7 New from $18.27 "HOW IT HAPPENED" The title pretty much says it. ).Watched a couple Of Men From Shiloh, boy did they try and copy the Italian flicks. Gary Clarke was Steve Hill in The Virginian. [10] It filmed June 2630, 2014, near Austin, Texas, under the title Billy and the Bandit, with a cast including James Drury and Roberta Shore, from Clarke's old series The Virginian; 11-year-old Jordan Elsass as Billy; Ava L'Amoreaux and Donny Boaz as his parents; and Buck Taylor as a ranch foreman. Hello William : John Williams of Star Wars, Superman and Harry Potter fame composed these themes, including the dance music which was originally composed for a Wagon Train episode. If she did would he just say The Virginian maam? "But Blake's wife was there and she was very quiet and uncomfortable. Wonder how many people know that the entire series is available on the STARZ cable channel through their on demand programming and their app for devices like Roku and Chromecast. The cut isnt perfect; and the quality is just good enough for digital devices; but it is well worth watching. I wasnt a big fan of Cimarron Strip Anthony. After The Virginian, she appeared in a few TV shows, but she then moved to Utah, where she was a radio DJ in Salt Lake City. Both Clarke and Drury were set to appear in the 2020 TV movie "Billy & the Bandit." I will have to go back and re-watch that segment. Theres also L.Q. Would also be great to see L.Q and David Hartman. With the DVD and Wide Screen age we see more of the frame that was never meant to be seen. There wasnt a series finale. My husband said he heard that the brother who killed the guard had to serve 10 years. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Ugghh. What a story but I know his reputation was blackened later on. . Good question Wayne. Hello Mary: I gave Clu Gulager the opportunity to talk with me for my book but he never responded. He also featured in the Westerns, Hondo and Bonanza. I really would like to talk to him again. beyond their role. (1964). Guys in Trouble Gary Clarke in The Virginian Roar from the Mountain from www.ropermike.com Thank you for your reply, Paul. James Drury played the Virginian, and he gathered a lot of attention for the role because he embodied the character so well. I approached him twice before my book was published Tony. Yes The Virginian will eventually be replaced on Encore when the license to show episodes runs out. A lady from a radio station in DC phoned me recently asking the same question. The show ended years ago, and the cast went on to do different things. Hi Paul: I think they both slimmed back down! So its as if they airbrushed all episodes from Morgan Starr 4:21 onwards. $23.91 - $33.99 12 Used from $18.03 10 New from $33.99 On September 19, 1962, The Virginian made its primetime broadcast premiere. The Trampas episodes were uneven. Did Gary Clarke want to leave the show or was it the producers? Authors arent perfect and its good to get feedback like this Ruthie. I made it through about 30 minutes of the 2013 movie before I ran screaming after watching the same commercial for the 4th or 5th time. The storyline mirrored actress Roberta Shore's own decision to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her real-life marriage. James Drury episodes were among the best. this is the feeling i get watching this series.ive spent hours to find a website to tell me the walze they play at the saturday night dance, its played more often than any other song. [3] Afterward, he appeared as Tad Kimball, a friend of the character Jess Harper, played by Robert Fuller, in the episode "The Fatal Step" of the NBC Western series Laramie. Hi Joe: Roberta Shore was 15 years old when she began on The Virginian in 1962. Have your book on order. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of The Virginian in 2015 titled Billy and the Bandit that never seemed to fully get off the ground. Loved the book so much I have a print copy and Kindle version. Love the conversations about them. Change). The 1902 novel by Owen Wister called The Virginian, A Horseman of the plains inspires the show. The network didn't offer any concrete information on why Gary Clarke left The Virginian. i now think the Virginian was the best TV western & Pete Duel was great in those 2 episodes. The Medicine Bow in the TV series resembles the real-life Medicine Bow in name only as its just a back lot at Universal Studios. Western Clippings 11/11/06 [7] He has said he was a contract player at Universal Pictures.[5]. If you care one whit about TV westerns, Paul Greens A HISTORY OF TELEVISIONS THE VIRGINIAN 1962-1971 is a magnificent must for you. In 1985, he was cast in the cult classic The Return of the Living Dead, but as the years went on, the bigger roles were not offered to Gulager anymore. Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 22:27, "Paid: Casting Call for Austin, Texas Television Pilot 'Bandits and Tadpoles', "Pat Woodell, 'Petticoat Junction' Actress, Dies at 71", "Werewolf Role Was a Hoot, Howl for Clarke! James appeared in many shows, including Ironside, Firehouse, and most famously, Walker, Texas Ranger. I forgot about the scene where the blinded Virginian tackles a seeing man and takes his gun. He even worked on a project with James Drury called Billy and Bandit. For example, the producers made changes as the show progressed, and cast members came and left. Lets call it artistic license. The Virginianmade history as the third longest-running show on television. James Drury The Virginian Its unfortunate that MFS isnt being shown and very frustrating for fans. James Drury passed away of natural causes in April of 2020, so he is now no longer with us. The 4:3 format shouldnt have any larger viewing area today than on any other screenit is 4:3 and black bared on either side. He shifted almost entirely from acting to authoring. Naked Truth Of Daniella Alonso - Husband, Net Worth, Family By Olivia Clarke April 15, 2023. For the New Zealand rugby league player, see. 61 rows william martin gulager (/ u l r /; "it still holds up," said drury from his. The 1929 western and Cooper's first talkie film was based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. When he was younger, he was actually most known for his role before The Virginian as Joe Chernak on Peyton Place, and didnt go on to do too much acting after playing Stacey Grainger. My book includes a complete episode guide to all nine seasons. I first met randy boone in 1958 when he was over to my pastors house(reverent charles monroe) I use to hang out with his son. What did you think of those shows. Paul is certainly right! Also I doubt the the ladies had false eyelashes. 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