Cowboy Heros
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James Arness (1923-2011) served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He wanted to be a fighter pilot, but was turned down due to his height--6'7".
GUNSMOKE "I married James Arness" with Janet Arness A WORD ON WESTERNS
GUNSMOKE's James Arness was born on May 26, 1923. His role as marshall Matt Dillon made him an iconic hero to millions all over the world. During the 20th and final season of GUNSMOKE, Jim met and married his perfect soul mate, Janet Surtees. She joined host Rob Word and Jim's co-star from HOW THE WEST WAS WON, Bruce Boxleitner, to talk about her special romance on A WORD ON WESTERNS. Don't miss Part 2 of this interview; just click on the link at the end of this episode to view. Both recorded Nov 21, 2017.
fmdog44
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- Houston, Texas
Despite all of the confrontations and fights Wyatt Earp was never hit or even grazed with a bullet. True story.
Aunt Bea
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- Near Mount Pilot
Head 'em up... move 'em out!
Aunt Bea
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JimBob1952
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Forgive me if I posted this already, but it's a great song (subtitled The Cowboy Song)
If there’s a poem that speaks to the heart of a cowboy on this wonderful and holy day, it’s A Cowboy Christmas Prayer by S. Omar Barker.
By: S. Omar Barker
I ain't much good at prayin', and You may not know me, Lord--
I ain't much seen in churches where they preach Thy Holy Word,
But You may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A-lookin' after cattle, feelin' thankful when it rains,
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass,
Aware of Thy kind Spirit in the way it comes to pass
That hired men on horseback and the livestock that we tend
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a Friend.
So here's ol' Christmas comin' on, remindin' us again
Of Him whose comin' brought goodwill into the hearts of men
A cowboy ain't no preacher, Lord, but if You'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hearts be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick, and them that's weak and old.
Let kindness bless the trail we ride, no matter what we're after,
And sorta keep us on Your side, in tears as well as laughter.
I've seen old cows a-starvin', and it ain't no pretty sight:
Please don't leave no one hungry, Lord, On Thy good Christmas night—
No man, no child, no woman, and no critter on four feet--
I'll aim to do my best to help You find 'em chuck to eat.
I'm just a sinful cowpoke, Lord,--ain't got no business prayin'--
But still I hope You'll ketch a word or two of what I'm a-sayin':
We speak of Merry Christmas, Lord--I reckon You'll agree
There ain't no Merry Christmas for nobody that ain't free.
So one thing more I'll ask You, Lord: just help us what You can
To save some seeds of freedom for the future sons of man!
By: S. Omar Barker
I ain't much good at prayin', and You may not know me, Lord--
I ain't much seen in churches where they preach Thy Holy Word,
But You may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A-lookin' after cattle, feelin' thankful when it rains,
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass,
Aware of Thy kind Spirit in the way it comes to pass
That hired men on horseback and the livestock that we tend
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a Friend.
So here's ol' Christmas comin' on, remindin' us again
Of Him whose comin' brought goodwill into the hearts of men
A cowboy ain't no preacher, Lord, but if You'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hearts be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick, and them that's weak and old.
Let kindness bless the trail we ride, no matter what we're after,
And sorta keep us on Your side, in tears as well as laughter.
I've seen old cows a-starvin', and it ain't no pretty sight:
Please don't leave no one hungry, Lord, On Thy good Christmas night—
No man, no child, no woman, and no critter on four feet--
I'll aim to do my best to help You find 'em chuck to eat.
I'm just a sinful cowpoke, Lord,--ain't got no business prayin'--
But still I hope You'll ketch a word or two of what I'm a-sayin':
We speak of Merry Christmas, Lord--I reckon You'll agree
There ain't no Merry Christmas for nobody that ain't free.
So one thing more I'll ask You, Lord: just help us what You can
To save some seeds of freedom for the future sons of man!
fmdog44
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- Houston, Texas
Wyatt Earp worked as a consultant to some early western films. One of the daily workers on one film set was a 19 year old guy named John Wayne (not his real name). He spent a great many hours chatting with Mr. Earp. All Earp followers shoyld read the book by Stuart Lake. I have it but won't sell it.
fuzzybuddy
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If you were a kid in the 1950s, and you had a TV; there is only one cowboy hero- Hopalong Cassidy. I had an OFFICIAL twin six shooter belt.
OneEyedDiva
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I couldn't continue reading without logging in (which I'm unable to do). I wondered if they mentioned that he was a misogynistic racist.John Wayne: 10 surprising facts
Oscar-winning actor John Wayne was deeply superstitious, cheated at chess and warned Michael Caine never to wear suede shoes
John Wayne, who died on June 11 1979 aged 72, made 162 feature films, was one of the 20th-century's biggest Hollywood stars. Here are 10 things we learned about the Oscar-winning actor from an impressive biography by Scott Eyman.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/true-grit/john-wayne-trivia-facts/
