I bought a China Virginian Series.on line. Ive always enjoyed McClure and liked him on the Checkmate t.v. I dont usually pay this close of attention to things on TV, but being sick I have been watching a lot of old western shows. Last Grave At Socorro Creek was rather good.Iam into season 8 now only 5 left to go.Some favorites have been Family Man, Train Of Darkness (better Done than Tarantino) & Time Of Terror. 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. one show duel at shilo with gary clark & brian keith whistling it.a beautiful song.thank you. I loved learning about the process of the making of the show. James Drury -- the star of the Western series, "The Virginian" -- has died. Season 3 DVD release has been announced for March. The series thus far has been quite uplifting and has given a great perspective of life.. This is one of my very favorite episodes, as it shows that all men are vulnerable and how one man saves himself when at his most vulnerable. Nov 14, 2014 - Steve-- In the novel The Virginian, Steve was The Virginian's best friend who later falls under the influence of no good Trampas and through that mistake gets hung by a posse. Wayne I was surprised they didnt carry over Tim Matheson to season 9. Guess they had a new director I remember in your book you commented about that. Lee J. Cobb was an established actor. The Virginianaired decades ago on NBC, gaining a massive viewership during its time for the quality of its actors, its storyline, and production. Sorry to hear about your cancer Mike. Hi Ruthie As creator of the original TV format for The Virginian and executive producer of three seasons in total I have to respect Frank Prices professional opinion of McIntire and Nolans characters. Hi Grant: The Virginian was first shown on BBC2 in 1964. He was dissatisfied with acting but continued to have an acting career longer than the majority of The Virginian cast. Gary Clarke was Steve Hill in The Virginian. I wrote a biography of Huggins last year. Hope you enjoy reading it Steven. The weakest part of the final season for me was the number of episodes which revolved around only one of the core characters. Clu Gulager was a temperamental actor during his time with Universal but like may actors with an edge was also one of their best. Winus Cleyne . I can sympathize with your reasoning regarding these comments Ruthie. favorable circumstances. Two episodes to recommend? I felt that the way you presented info re: Clu more or less branded him a failure. The producers of MFS have confirmed this to me as well. Do I wondered too if he was sentenced to hang or life in prison ? She is now focused on her walk with God alongside her husband. Decades later, fans cant wait for the coming together of the excellent casts of. I was fascinated. [12], As of 2011, Clarke resided in Austin, Texas.[13][14]. An observation.there must have been very few ranches to film at, since they used the same 4 or 5 ranches and House fronts throughout the entire series. He is an actor and writer, known for Greenbriar, How to Make a Monster (1958) and The Paperboy (2012). You can also order my book from : of it. But, there are 2 answers to this question. He was a major athlete in high school and was even the quarterback of his football team. It created tension that worked for us with the womens audience. I disagree wholeheartedly with Mr. Price. For example, the producers made changes as the show progressed, and cast members came and left. Interesting. So are Doug McClure and James Drury. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. I am a long time fan of television Western series (i.e. I wish I knew more but Timeless havent been co-operative when Ive asked questions in the past. Did Gary Clarke want to leave the show or was it the producers? 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. Ok; as I re-watch the segment with Clay and Elizabeth in the storage room, looking through the trunk and discovering the picture of the three Grainger boys, Clay says thats me on the right, and Charles in the middle; to which Elizabeth replies and my father on the right. Mr. Price says, The story could be faulted for eroding the strength of character that the Virginian displayed throughout the seven previous seasons. Viewers loved him, though. As a writer, The Virginian helped give me my start. He left the show in 1964, after 45 episodes, to develop his career. So the writers skipped an entire generation of Grainger children. Wife and I met up w/Drury at the Reno Western Fair this past Sept. Delightful ! That is my opinion. They all leave the classroom and head off home clearly leaving the case sitting on the desk. Westerns are the genre I like best. This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 22:27. He explains in great detail why he left. Thats happened to other shows. 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. Also I doubt the the ladies had false eyelashes. Fans of television westerns in general and The Virginian in particular will not find a better book than this on the subject. Hi Charles : James Drury told me he liked working with Charles Bickford and John McIntire the best. since we both played guitar he showed me a run on the guitar. He was played by Gary Clarke. Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux ; August 16, 1933) 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. He even worked on a project with James Drury called Billy and Bandit. work together again, its apparent that such a thing wont happen. The story is about the foreman of Shiloh Ranch, who is famous for his strength and authority. We take a look at where the cast of stars of The Virginian is now. I just finished watching Season 7: Episode 24 The Girl In The Shadows. Because The Virginian is from long before the height of paparazzi and social media, the cast members are now able to live out their later years in peace. That was a major reason for the dip in ratings. I have viewed some of his movies after he left the Virginian and they didnt appeal to me. And still writing after all these years Im not sure whether to thank the producers or not. So I can fill in some of the blanks. Then it switched to BBC1 around 1967. And John Dehner appears as another character in a late season episode. I really enjoyed your book. Interview by Lawrence Fultz Jr. I just came across a story continuity issue in the series; Sheriff Abbott was killed in season 4: Episode 12 The Laramie Road, he was stabbed to death in the jail cells. He did a few shows after The Virginian, such as Bonanza and Hondo, and his most recent role was in the 1987 film, The Wild Pair. Hi Kim: Season 4 had a few continuity problems from previous seasons. H is dynamic, handsome and very talented.What more do you need? He was at his warmest in interactions with Elizabeth. I recall you visited Medicine Bow a few years back. James Drury obviously negotiated better terms as he was the star of the show. There is an episode where an Indian woman nurses the Virginian back to health and they do exchange names. I know some find Stewart Granger a little aloof and cold in his manner but I happen to like him. Thats worth watching. Web Why Did Judge Garth Leave The Shiloh Ranch? The most important thing is that many of them cemented themselves as Western Icons so that we will remember them for a long time. You sure? Virginian 228 Episodes 2018. I just could not cure my obsession with the character until I found the original episode so I could share it with everyone. Did you need to comment about him cutting of someones head in a movie? The Virginian was more historically accurate than many TV Westerns of the 1960s. The foreman was responsible for maintaining a particular orderly lifestyle in the ranch. Ive re-read the comments in my book and see I made them. What did you think of those shows. Amazon gives a discount if ordered early. It still holds up, he said. Its always interesting to see connections in earlier roles. 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 also mention his many good roles. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Hello Mary: I gave Clu Gulager the opportunity to talk with me for my book but he never responded. Love the conversations about them. Yes I also liked Robert Lansing episodes. I have full details on this blog. I also bought the series copied in China via the internet. Based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister, The Virginian had already been through four movie adaptations when Frank Price mentioned the story s series potential to NBC. He is married to Lana S. Redrick. Have your book on order. chuck monroe. The Virginiantook place in the 19th century. He gained popularity as the singing cowboy and made an album with Roberta Shore after the series ended. Hope you enjoy my book. I did buy your book, but havent read all of it. I think Paul needs to start a Facebook page (or someone) so we can share these observances and concersations without compromising his blog or distracting him from other projects. The Virginian series has started all over again this week. Being nit picky I guess enjoying the book though and its certainly answered all my other curiosities. I must now look out for similar books on my other favourite shows of these times. James Drury claims there are 296 episodes; I am sure he has evidenced this by royalties, hell maybe even paycheck stubs (per episode). Its not every day one gets to view such gifted movie stars on the big screen. Interesting that in Star Crossed the hanging was to be in town but In The Brothers the older brother was taken away to be hanged. The Virginian. Nowhere coincidentally was in a ranch that was Shilohs competition. That 1840 to 1900,,,,,, interesting. ended. , Wish british tv would rerun some of the great old westerns again I would love to watch the Virginian, Laramie , bronco ect again tv is boring without them. It was during her time in Utah that she met her husband, Ron. Hence different stars in different . He didnt talk too much and wasnt open to sharing much about himself, thus maintaining that mystery bubble. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); How would you like to ride hell-bent for leather into a world full of adventure and heroismthe world made vividly real by Zane Grey? Vulnerable, absolutely. One of James Drurys best episodes with a great Bernard Herrmann music score. FANTASTIC!!! Yes others have mentioned this drawback about ebooks Betty. Author: fandango.com Published Date: 02/26/2022 Review: 4.5 (563 vote) Summary: that audiences could accept in the person of new cast member Randy Boone, James Drury both did new on-camera interviews about The Virginian for the Matching search results: Actor Gary Clarke played the character of Steve Hill for 45 episodes of the series. Didnt realize they were from China. A changeover in Executive Producer was probably the main factor. I have nothing to do with the Memphis Festival but will add for the 2010 & 2011 festivals there were about 18 former cast members from various tv westerns there & the lineup for 2012 looks about the same. 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. 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. Yes! He explains in great detail why he left. There were always the people. Not very expensive and better then the China DVDs and cheaper then buying the authorized DVDs. Horrible quality. , she starred in a few shows before moving to Utah as a Disc Jockey. I complained in an e-mail and the company sent me back half the amount of money I paid. 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! Steve Hill was a character in the TV western The Virginian. The series aired nine seasons and 249 episodes from 1962 to 1971, making it the third-longest-running TV Western after "Gunsmoke" (with 20 seasons) and "Bonanza" (with 14 seasons). The Virginian. Before. I thought the majority of the acting sucked.except in some key sequences. Included is the intro, and two 10minute segments. An observation.they used the same actors to play numerous characters over the series arc, to a point of monotony at times; I wonder why they didnt use a greater pool of talent to keep the faces fresh. All of these happened because of the production and actors who played their roles so well. I liked both episodes for different reasons. Id be curious as to whether in teh book James Drury indicates if he had a favourite owner of Shiloh during the series. 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. Only time will tell. So I went home [from work] and changed and went down, and I read every day for five days. Cobb played the role of Judge Garth, the owner of Shiloh Ranch, for three years before leaving the show. Ugghh. Yes, Im a Holly Grainger fan. My book has a chapter on locations and specific sets used. It was during her time in Utah that she met her husband, Ron. 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. He also acted in movies such as The Exorcist, Doctor Max, and a documentary called Suddenly An Eagle. Again it is available for pre-order from Amazon. The McFarland link is on this site under Author Books. The lack of an adult female was an essential part of the underlying psychology of our show. Cheers. I think he was an outstanding actor in his early career but Im not a fan of his horror films. 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. Hopefully the story is so compelling your attention isnt diverted, but I do like looking for signs of cars in scenes where buildings are visible in the distance. Its in The Girl in the Shadows (7:24). This is how Clu refers to himself in filmed interviews. He shifted almost entirely from acting to authoring. Roberta was famous for being the only female lead character on the show. Owen Wister created the mystique in the original novel. People were curious about their lives, including how their careers turned out after the show ended in 1971. Regarding Stacys persona his character was meant to have a rough edge to him. The lack of continuity was often a problem with the show. Gary Clarke was effectively fired at the end of season two but was contracted to appear in a few episodes in season three. He admitted to me that he could be his own worst enemy at this time in his life. 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. A very pleasant lady with lots of fans waiting to have their books signed. 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. ; indeed, the star of the show. He was formerly unreliable and lazy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A lady from a radio station in DC phoned me recently asking the same question. Wayne, thanks for the links. Each episode was a total of 75 minutes long (without commercials). I hope youre well on your way to a full recovery. David Hartman wasnt a perfect fit for The Virginian but some of his comedy episodes with Doug worked well. Im currently reading the book and enjoying it. Not sure if its mentioned here but digital channel 7Mate in Australia recently finished showing the full 249 episode run of The Virginian/Men From Shiloh. Many cast members of The Virginian have since performed in other projects, and almost all of them now have a name for themselves as cornerstones in the Western TV genre. I record them, so I can fast foward beyond their role. I watched season 9 out of order before; not knowing it was part of the original series. I so enjoyed reading this, about While I live in Kentucky, the bourbon capital of the world; where bourbon was inventedI quest to find The Virginians favorite whisky Monongahela a Pennsylvanian Rye that is just now coming back onto the market after being dormant for 120 years. Gary Clarke left because of problems with the producer among other things. What is she doing now? Elizabeth Grainger 31 Episodes 2018. On his web site I noted a picture of him in his white suit and hat with two other persons giving the finger.Interesting! When did Steve leave The Virginian? Could possibly have been handled differently by briefly acknowledging Starrs temporary ownership and giving plausible rationale for his sudden departure. If so then the feds should have taken the prisoner away from Ryker. Unfortunately, Dan Blocker died unexpectedly shortly after the 13th season, and coupled with a switch from Sunday to Tuesday night, was the final coffin in the nail that killed Bonanza. Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life, Does Albert Die in 'Little House on the Prairie'? I think in the late 1800s that the ladies didnt have cone shaped bosoms such a we see on all the ladies in the Virginian. they are feel good books! Lots of first hand accounts from my personal interviews with the actors and producers. 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. like the Western Hondo, The Young Riders, and Dynasty. What a story but I know his reputation was blackened later on. Ive brought your book finally but have not received it yet.Looking forward to getting it.Do you have any favorite episodes..I was touched by the Old Cowboy one. 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. 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. I have read in multiple places that the Virginians name was never revealed, either in the book or in the telesion show. Summary: Pippa Scott was the first to depart in 1963 followed by Gary Clarke in 1964, who resurfaced in the short-lived Western series Hondo in 1967, . FYI, My son in law just set up Tivo so I can record all of The Virginian Series on the TV and watch them when ever I want to. The cut isnt perfect; and the quality is just good enough for digital devices; but it is well worth watching. [7] He has said he was a contract player at Universal Pictures.[5]. This post is an overview of what happened to the cast and the different characters in, Shocking! Season 4 was a failure in the ratings and the show was re-booted with season 5. One of the most touching parts of Season Four. Hi Mary: Its pronounced Goo-la-ger. bellevue school district salary schedule classified. In the 1960s the episodes were filmed according the TV screen ratio. Yes hes a bit of a rebel Mary even at his advanced age. Thanks Bob. I want to say something about the Adkins movie I thought the production value sucked. Clu is certainly an interesting person. Love The Virginian but I also loved Cimarron Strip. Are you one of the fanatics of western television shows and movies? We can only hope that will change. 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? His vulnerability, exposed through blindness, veered toward helplessness as the Virginian stumbled, like a lost child, through the countryside. series as well. Gary Clarke was born on August 16, 1933 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Im lucky that Directv offers the complte series in HD on Demand. Unfortunately, Drury died at 85 on April 6, 2020. Yes the Virginian registered for quite a few hotels, but we never saw his signature. (But the series wasn't all off-- Steve often gets in trouble due to the influence and help of Trampas.) , he had worked on various projects, and he continued doing so after the show. Betty. That aspect greatly differentiates the two storylines. Were production moves already taking place in the midst of season 4 that directly effected season 5? He left the show in 1964, but continued his acting career in another Western named "Hondo." He appeared on other shows, such as "Dynasty" and "The Young Riders." He is now in his late 80's and resides in Austin, TX with his wife. It is comprehensive and a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying The Virginian., Frank Price Executive Producer Steve ended up working in Shiloh because he spoiled an attempt to ruin the Shiloh Ranch. A Flash Of Blindness isnt a personal favorite of mine because and please excuse me if I offend James Drury fans it displays weaknesses in Mr. Drurys acting. Wister spent some time there. Maybe thats what Jim meant by that comment. Ive also seen the Virginians outfit change back and forth during a cattle drive. Wayne Yes you missed something. I will have to go back and re-watch that segment. His character is a breath of fresh air compared to the Virginians uptightness. Paul. Season Two has been released on DVD Mary. 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. ", 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). My book seems to be on backorder from the publisher; but I found a gently used copy that will arrive soon. He appeared in the first two. Unfortunately, Drury died at 85 on April 6, 2020. Hes been in constant employment as an actor. 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 . Not forgetting jet smoke trails in the sky that occur in most Westerns. Season Five was a new start and the events of season four were never mentioned. What was that about?? Its worth a look for anyone who hasnt seen it. . Together they created a family atmosphere at Shiloh that I enjoyed watching. Based on what? The on-screen chemistry that Gary Clarke and Doug McClure possessed reflected their good friendship off screen, and was loved by fans worldwide. On Episode 12 of Season 4 the Sheriffs name was Sheriff Brannon (Harlan Warde) not Sheriff Abbott (Ross Elliott) who was stabbed. They scored a home run in 2010 by getting Clint Walker to show up. By the way; which episode in S5 do I need to keep an eye out for the major continuity issue you spoke of? Anyway its been great reliving a time when we used to watch as a family in blissful ignorance of all the shenanigans behind the scenes. I hope I am not irritating, or boring the hell out of you with these posts. How do you go about getting info or tickets or information re: the 2012 Memphis for the 50th Anniversary of The Virginian? The same could be said of repurposed locations in town with saloon and business names changed to reflect different towns. Im pleased to have added your wonderfully detailed and nostalgic book to my shelves. A revisionist version of Owen Wister's classic 1902 novel of the same name, James Drury first appeared as the Virginian in an episode of the short lived Screen Gems . . . But the ratings declined at the end of season four so the lack of reference to Starr in particular was a reaction to that. [11], While a cast-member of Michael Shayne, Clarke released the single "Tomorrow May Never Come", backed with "One Way Ticket", for RCA Victor Records. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. One of the significant changes on the show was the production changing the name of the series in the last season. Clu Gulager is better known to younger viewers for his horror movies. Wikipedia says there are 249 episodes..so where are the lost 58 episodes? The early seasons of most shows are more popular than the final seasons. Im addicted, every episode is different and inviting, actors are all so believable, Im on season 4 and happy there are many more to come. Fills in some of his back story. A few days ago I saw Mary McDonough (Erin from The Waltons) in our local Barnes & Noble. Played by Gary Clarke, Steve was a good friend of both Trampas and the Virginian. No book yet written on a single western TV series (except for the Barabas book on Gunsmoke) comes close to approaching the scope and depth of Greens treatise on The Virginian. 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? His films in the 2010s include The Paperboy (2012) and Parkland (2013). 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