I really hope so. Thought Doug McClure didnt come across nearly as well as when he was younger.Looking forward to season 5 of the Virginian as I think in your book Mr Drury said that was his best liked period of the show. It is a work that reflects your high standards., Joel Rogosin The Virginian producer, writer & director They are listed in more detail in my book. Perhaps he might be more willing to record his thoughts with you now that he can see the book is published. Im not sure if the Emmys existed back then, but I so Gulager should have won a BSA for that episode. I also mention his many good roles. Other options are various online stores in Australia who have a copy in stock or may be able to order it for you. And differing opinions does make for interesting interaction. Strange? If you are coming to Dillwyn when Jim comes in July, I will remember to bring the hard cover for signing , Hope to see you there Betty. He isnt totally convincing as a blind man. Thanks for info. Unfortunately, we lost some cast members, but a good number of them are still alive. He starred in other Westerns after. His other favourite western was The High Chaparral (great theme music also) and his favourite character in that was Manolito. Im not an expert on female bras so Ill pass on if theyre accurate to the late 1800s Mary. Thank you for your reply, Paul. Season Five is due for release on DVD on October 25 Mary. I thought Robert Lansing was very good in guest spots in westerns.Finally I do not agree Although James is no longer with us, fans of. Wayne: Regarding the errors in the episodes you mention. Watching Season 4 of the Virginian half way though not that bad And also into season 9 of Gunsmoke. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of the virginian in 2015 titled billy and the bandit. She was helpless without him and said as much. People were curious about their lives, including how their careers turned out after the show ended in 1971. My guess is the U.S. syndicators havent include MFS because they view it as a separate series. Lots of first hand accounts from my personal interviews with the actors and producers. I have not received my copy of the book yet, so I do not know if this is addressed although I thought it was a continuity issue, I had a second thought. Here's a look at . Continuity was always something of a problem with The Virginian. They both serve in the Latter-day Saints, the Mormons church. While on The Virginian, he sang a cover of the theme song, backed with "One Summer in a Million", for Decca Records. Thanks for writing this book and Im looking forward to reading it. First of all, Elizabeth was not alone during her journey back home; she had John Saxons character there to guide her, feed her, tell her what was going on around her. I hope youre well on your way to a full recovery. A very pleasant lady with lots of fans waiting to have their books signed. Its in The Girl in the Shadows (7:24). Being nit picky I guess enjoying the book though and its certainly answered all my other curiosities. Regarding the comment, Elizabeth Grainger displayed a greater sense of calm, the Virginian did display a great sense of calm when he was in the cabin and the young woman was taking care of him, much like Elizabeth was taken care of by John Saxons character. $33.99 Other new and used from $5.00. He shifted almost entirely from acting to authoring. Although both Steve and Gary attended the Pasadena Playhouse, it was in . Interview by Lawrence Fultz Jr. I always liked Stewart Granger. As I final thought on the Morgan Starr thing that was bugging me. Theres also L.Q. left an impression in the hearts of casual viewers and avid fans. As for Alias Smith and Jones it was a light-hearted comedy Western that was in the hands of Roy Huggins (John Thomas James). Gary clarke, now 87 years old, left the virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with james drury. Steve hill was always getting trampas out of the mess he was always putting himself in. @Ronnie; thanks for following the conversation. I tear up almost in every episode. With the Grainger family intact at Shiloh ranch he had a ready made family that was so vital to the success of the show. He currently lives in Texas with his third wife. , got so much attention that most people recognize him as Trampas even after the show ended, and he was in other movies. He currently lives in Texas with his third wife. Produced By Winston Miller Written By John Holloway Directed By Don McDougall # Starring: (shown on ride-in) Lee J. Cobb as Judge Henry Garth Doug McClure as Trampas (not in this episode) Clu Gulager as Emmett Ryker (not in this episode) Roberta Shore as Betsy Garth Randy Boone as Randy Benton and James Drury as The Virginian # with I called it a tie between Gary & Don Quine as far as acting went. The continuity error isnt in a season 5 episode. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Although I am relatively new to the Virginian (just began to watch it at age 51) I remember when it was in first run on television in the 60s. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Clarke&oldid=1139012617, Woman from White Wing (September 26, 1962), Say Goodbye to All That (January 23, 1963), The Man Who Wouldn't Die (January 30, 1963), A Portrait of Marie Valonne (November 6, 1963), Stopover in a Western Town (November 27, 1963), The Thirty Days of Gavin Heath (January 22, 1964), First to Thine Own Self (February 12, 1964), Big Image Little Man (October 28, 1964), The Girl from Yesterday (November 11, 1964). The on-screen chemistry that Gary Clarke and Doug McClure possessed reflected their good friendship off screen, and was loved by fans worldwide. Although he became more law-abiding and responsible, his personality didnt change. Mr. Price says, The story could be faulted for eroding the strength of character that the Virginian displayed throughout the seven previous seasons. After that, the storylines were totally different, and I dont feel they should have been compared, especially making a statement that the story could be faulted for eroding the strength of character that the Virginian displayed throughout the seven previous seasons. Elizabeths episode emphasized the relationship she developed with John Saxons character and how she affected him. I also love the score too. The Virginians monologue introducing the new owner would have been good placeholder for this. Lee J. Cobb was an established actor. . Hello! What did you think of those shows. I wish I had been aware of The Virginian TV show the first time around!!! Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux;[1][2] August 16, 1933)[3] is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure. I have read in multiple places that the Virginians name was never revealed, either in the book or in the telesion show. I found the original 30 minute episode of Decision: The Virginian; released on July 6th, 1958. I am a late comer to The Virginian series. He was previously married to Pat Woodell and Marilyn L Knudsen. Up until his wife, Ann Head Drurys death in 2019, the two lived happily in Houston, Texas, where James was heavily involved in the natural gas and oil business. This brings to mind another episode where a young cowboy is pointing a gun at the Virginian, and the Virginian admits to being scared. Randy Boone, who played Randy Beton on the show, is currently 79 years old. I guess you get what you pay for. That aspect greatly differentiates the two storylines. I am a western nut,the Virginian is on top,but i like most of them He must have fallen ill right after filming it. Throughout its nine year run, The Virginian maintained quality production values, hiring only the best acting talent. I dont know if i am right on this but thought I would put it out there. He has been married to Jerrene Beatty since 5 October 1991. Frank Price knew him as well as anyone and spoke truthfully. As for John Dehner appearing as another character Im sure you recall Charles Bickford, Clu Gulager and John Dehner all making guest star appearances as other characters before they became regulars on the show. 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 . After leavingThe Virginian, she starred in a few shows before moving to Utah as a Disc Jockey. I found her superior to the other females. James appeared in many shows, including Ironside, Firehouse, and most famously, Walker, Texas Ranger. Not the 1958 version but the 1962-1971 version. Don Quine, now 82 years old, definitely pivoted his life in a whole new direction. Did Gary Clarke want to leave the show or was it the producers? The Cast ofThe Virginianleft an impression in the hearts of casual viewers and avid fans. I enjoyed Dustin Farnums version for his playful sense of humor. Season Five was a new start and the events of season four were never mentioned. I liked both episodes as well, but the only similarities between both episodes was that a main character was suddenly blinded. Although some of them have passed, we would hardly forget their skills and role inThe Virginian. Ill write about my second disagreement (so far) with Mr. Price in a separate post. Percy Faith's distinctive theme heralded the debut of TV's first ninety-minute Western series in 1962. 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. Do you know why the ninth season (Men From Shiloh)is not linked to the first eight seasons on Encore and Inspiration channels. Don Quinne played Stacey Grainger inThe Virginian. 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. How did Doug McClure and Ms. Crawford get along? He was so vague that no one knew where he came from or what his real name is. Filming a weekly 75 minute TV show would have been very stressful over a long period of time so it isnt surprising certain actors wanted better terms. But thats my opinion and I know Holly has her fans. Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; [1] [2] August 16, 1933) [3] is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure . The Big Valley, The High Chaparral, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Iron Horse, etc.). Frank Price talks about the Shiloh Ranch location in detail in my book plus details of the various locations used in the show. I think it was honky tonk. But the interactions between Adkins and Brenden Penny were outstanding; Pennys portrayal of a young Owen Wister dropped into the very heart of his own creationwas an outstanding directorial and production decision. When I watched that episode I had no idea that a season later he would be brought back as a recurring character; which spoiled my appreciation of the earlier role. Only time will tell. Ive mentioned in another thread the discarding of John Grainger in one key episode. For a TV show early sixties does a good job of showing how grim and violent the west was(I presume it was! His last series as a cast-member was the 1967 ABC Western Hondo, playing Captain Richards.[3]. Then in season 5: Episode 1 Legacy of Hate Abbott has returned from the dead, and he is the Sheriff again. You dont serve ten years for murder Mary. I hear the owner after Judge Garth (Lee J Cobb) was not popular. The episodes with Clay & Holly Grainger are some of my favorites. The change was a calculated risk that benefited the show. However for a part of it he was a foreman like he was on Shiloh. Sorry, Paul, I seem to be obsessing which I tend to do on occasion. Elizabeth Grainger 31 Episodes 2018. This post is an overview of what happened to the cast and the different characters in, Shocking! A few days ago I saw Mary McDonough (Erin from The Waltons) in our local Barnes & Noble. Hi Tony, What happened with Clus labor dispute.? I talk about the contract dispute in my book. This is my favorite Western. The McFarland link is on this site under Author Books. She hung up before I could find out why she asked the question. Hi, I have never responded on things like this, but I was just reading these comments and was a little confused about the sheriff issue. He even got a star in the Newhalls Western Walk of Fame. Just watched Last Grave at Socorro Creek tonight from the 7th season. Thanks for that .all down to personal taste. Frank Price returned to basically start the show from scratch again. 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. 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive and The Rockford Files, "The Awakening" (4:05) - Roberta Shore Leaves 'The Virginian', Universal Studios : The Virginian Backlot 1967. He was good. Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. Wikipedia says there are 249 episodes..so where are the lost 58 episodes? First, John McIntire was wonderful as wagon master on Wagon Train; he brought believable authority as well as compassion to that role with a softness very different than his predecessor, Ward Bond. Randy Boone, now 79 years old, played the singing cowboy Randy Benton in The Virginian. Hence different stars in different episodes. He was previously married to Pat Woodell and Marilyn L Knudsen. It just made the scene larger and grainier. "But Blake's wife was there and she was very quiet and uncomfortable. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. He always played a villain or an incompetentbut that role showed his range. What was last episode of The Virginian? However, he was one of the biggest stars in The Virginian cast after the show ended. The lack of interplay between the characters, Trampas new outfit and a general dumbing down of his character in some episodes. Hi There! Just found it, and really enjoy. 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! But I agree Randys departure could have been handled better. Gary Clarke appeared in a few other shows after The Virginian, most notably Dynasty, and now lives with his third wife, Jerrene in Austin, Texas. 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 was born on 16 August 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. No idea when that will be. [8] All but one of his six produced scripts for the series("Appointment in Sahara") is about Hymie. that is the original Medicine Bow that author Owen Wister referred to in his novel The Virginian. Theres a photo of it in the first chapter of my book. Season 4 was a failure in the ratings and the show was re-booted with season 5. As I watch each episode now Im looking out for things that never occurred to me until I read it. The producers of MFS have confirmed this to me as well. 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