Tragic Events That Led to Eric Fleming’s Death (Gil Favor From Rawhide)
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- Who was your favorite character on Rawhide, Fleming's or Eastwood's? And how do you think Fleming's career would have panned out if he hadn't died in that shocking accident? Let us know in the comments down below.
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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Fleming's Early Life And Career
04:34 - The Role That Made Fleming A Star
06:06 - Fleming's Career Post-Rawhide
07:36 - Outro
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Born on the Fourth of July, 1925, actor Eric Fleming is perhaps best remembered for his role as Gil Favor on the long-running and hugely influential CBS Western series Rawhide.
That show, which ran from 1959 to 1966, is often credited with turning Fleming's co-star Clint Eastwood into a household name. But despite the fact that Eastwood is the name that most people typically think of when remembering Rawhide, it was really Fleming that was supposed to be the full-fledged, top-billed star of the series.
Rawhide was undoubtedly the highlight of Fleming's acting career, but he might have gone on to outperform that role if he hadn't passed away at such a young age under haunting circumstances. Eric tragically was killed in a horrific accident in the Huallaga River on September 28, 1966. He was only 41 years old when he left behind his soon-to-be wife Lynne Garber. It's no telling what his career might have looked like if he hadn't died in such an untimely way.
Right before his death, Fleming had just signed a contract to star in an episode of an anthology series called Off to See The Wizard that was intended to receive a theatrical release in Europe. In a few fateful moments, everything that Fleming's life and professional career might have been was snuffed out, but that wasn't the only bit of tragedy that marred Fleming's life story. Join Facts Verse as we reveal the series of tragic events that led to Eric Fleming's death.
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Fleming was my favorite. Miss him daily.
Eric clearly dominated every scene on Rawhide. All actors combined were great but Eric stood out the most. He was the ultimate "trail boss" and he will live forever in our hearts.
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100%😀
Eric Flemming was the shining star of Rawhide. Great actor.
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Learning this about him made me incredibly sad because the poor guy went through such a horrible traumatizing childhood you would think that life would have been kinder to him later on especially how hard he worked and became successful that made this even more tragic it really is got to meet learning this... he truly deserves a special place in heaven for all he went through
Life it seems delivers more hard blows for us than winds of fortune. Being born in a first world country isn't always the best for everyone.
I loved RAWHIDE when I was a little girl. I watch all the old reruns of it today. I always wanted a horse. Finally got a beautiful Tennessee Walker when I was 25. We had a farm and lots of cattle and acreage and I was able to here cattle.
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Amen to that. Sometimes I just don't understand why God let's some things happen
@@salmaccarrone2401God doesn’t create the hardships of this world, we do. He gave us dominion over the earth and went to a separate place. We allow the monsters and demons, or we don’t. There’s plenty of times and examples in the Bible on why this is.
Eric was a great actor especially playing the role of Gil Favor on Rawhide. I was so sorry to hear about his death.
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Eric Fleming will forever be in our hearts.
Absolutely! May he find peace 🙏
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I Have A Problem in the Spot where
You Click the Video it says he Was Eaten by Piranha but you say he just
Drowned. I had never ever heard of A Human being Killed and Eaten by A Piranha !! !
Eric was one of my favorite actors growing up. Now that I know more about his past, I can see where all the hard knocks he endured came out in his performances. Great actor and tragic loss at such a young age.
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Eric would have become a greater star. He always seemed to rise above the negative dealt him in life. He was a fighter. I still miss him to this day.
Eric Fleming exudes class, manhood, and just sheer gorgeous. His voice, his look, his stature, the way he carried himself. OMG! He was crafted out of sheer marble. He is my idea of a PERFECT man.
I thought Fleming was definitely the star on Rawhide. Loved his voice. Clint was a good co star.
Gil Favor (Eric Fleming) was definitely the main star of Rawhide. Clint's character got bigger as the series wore on, but Mr. Fleming was the star.
He was
Eric Fleming was the star of the show until Clint Eastwood started in his spaghetti Westerns and became a big star.
Yeah But Clint Eastwood became a bigger star, only John Wayne was bigger star than Clint.
Eric Fleming was a natural in Rawhide, he played that role as if it was a real cattle drive from the 1860s..
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I loved Eric Flemming's portrayal of trail boss on rawhide. I only tinned in to see him and other cast members.
As a child, I wrote and asked for a picture, and they sent one, with autographs.
Did not care for Eastwoods acting, but than again, he was very Young. He lacked the acting skills, looks, and special something Eric had.
As an adult, my assessment of Eastwood has not changed. His Unforgiven, however, was excellent. His diet and discipline in life has allowed him to get to longivity. That is big, and to be exceptional.
His attitude toward the women in his life as somewhat Disposal, shows how callous he is. his long time partner, Lockwood I believe her name was, dumped when she had cancer. What monster!!!!!
@FactsVerse Yes and he was so handsome with that roughed voice. I'm going through all the Rawhide episodes now. Even though I'm a HUGE Clint Eastwood fan only Eric Fleming will do for me on Rawhide
Show is a 5 on a 10 scale. They butchered his part as he made strange decisions on the show.
I just got through watching Rawhide. I really miss Eric Fleming. I'm so sorry he died tragically.
Mr. Favor ruled Rawhide. Hands down. Sorry Clint, loved you in the "Westerns" but Eric Fleming was my hero! But you both were gorgeous, for sure! RIP Eric. You will never be forgotten.😪❤❤
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@@FactsVerse I would like to know what happened to him after he left California and went to Chicago. What happened to him there, and what made him go back.
He was great in Rawhide. Sad that he died so young. I still watch Rawhide on MeTV.
Thank you for producing such informative video's.
He’s was a great actor
@@lindathorpe3299, I wholeheartedly agree!😊👍
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@@FactsVerse, Oh wow! Idk? I'd have to give that some thought. I think you do an excellent job of researching and presenting the videos you present. 👍
Could facts verse research the actors on Bonanza
Eric Fleming was the best cast in Rawhide.
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Eric Fleming ,but I also thought Paul breniger did a great job on his performance as wishbone.
Yes he was
I crushed on him while my friends thought Eastwood was the best!
@@adrianpena677 a lot of facts don’t fit.
Clint Eastwood was the baddest cowboy during the spaghetti western era but as far as rawhide is concerned Fleming was A Number One......
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@@FactsVerse I can't believe so many people only look at Clint and get it wrong or pick wrong the good come on he wasn't a even close the Good or I think the best spaghetti western performance ever was Eli Wallace as dirty tuco the ugly but to me he was so damn good I mean just watching he made the movie if you would have took him out the movie would have sucked you could have made the same movie without Clint just made it exactly the same without Clint it would have still been damn good but I must admit Clint and tuco was the movie I mean damn they were good together how are they only in one Western together it's so beyond me rest in peace tuco Eli Wallach
@@leejames1839 I too think Eastwood was and still overrated.
I like Clint especially in Play Misty For Me. But Eric was a real badass.
Lol how's Clint overated ,Clint a legend in Hollywood.
Eric brought out the best in Clint - everyone enjoyed it when Clint said "Yes, Mr. Favor" and "No, Mr. Favor."
I liked Eric and Clint. Loved their voices rugged. And great acting.
Eric Fleming was a great actor will be missed 😢
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Rawhide suffered greatly without Fleming. Eastwood did a good job, but was not a replacement. The show brought in some new characters to help, but was not the same with out him. Rawhide was wonderful TV, much like Gunsmoke was. I continue to watch both to this day.
I could not agree more.
My favorite was Eric Fleming. I was only 11 at the time of his death so I didn't know he had died right away. I saw him on the Bonanza episode that aired after his death. For awhile I thought he was LDS as well. However I eventually learned that he wasn't. You don't have to be something to portray it in film. I still miss him and Rawhide. Thank goodness for reruns.
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...Head 'em up, move 'em out!...
Eric was the star of Rawhide sad ending of his life RIP.
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Dane..What a story... About a MAN that MADE things happen in HIS life (despite his unfortunate upbringing/surroundings). I started watching Rawhide here and there a couple years ago when they finally put it back in airing. I noticed his obvious premature death in 66 (on the actor's description) and had always wondered just WHAT DID happen, as he was a solid actor. Always meant to look it up...Till now. Thanks for the video! And R.I.P. Mr. Fleming, your work STILL LIVES 👊
Eric Fleming was my favorite on Rawhide. He was a natural in the saddle & a trail boss. He was such a good looking cowboy. I still watch him on Rawhide. I'm from the USA
Lucky you 👍
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Yes Fleming and Eastwood were both so handsome! Good actors. I liked Rawhide and never missed a single episode as a kid. I would run around singing the theme song!
Eric was great on Rawhide. He was a true star. I didn't know these details about him. Fantastic Video!
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@@FactsVerse Knots Landing.
I have to praise the entire team of actors who worked on the series, from the main ones to the supporting ones. In any case, Eric is a special personality who exudes strength, authority and, most importantly, charisma. He is a person who simply radiates, and this is reinforced not only by the color of his voice but also by his stature. I was surprised by his expressiveness. The more I watched him, he was the better and better from episode to episode. He is not straightforward, you can see it when he is worried and when he is angry and when he is wise and when he is cheerful but also when he is self-confident and when he is compassionate. Probably, his difficult childhood and youth built him as a strong person. I like that about him. I was very sad when I read that he tragically died very young. Well, he didn't really deserve it. It's a shame, really a shame that he didn't get a chance for new projects. I think his career would reach a high level. The guys on the show were a great team, and Pete and Clint and Quince and Wishbone and everyone else. Thanks to all of them. I hope that all those who are no longer with us enjoy their new lives and at the same time take care of us here 😇.
God takes care of us, not deceased people!! Sad,so sad of his horrible childhood ans upbringing. If people pass away, and have not accepted christ jesus into their hearts and lives,,,,please don't put them in heaven,,making them angels. It's now,,now,while we're alive,having the power to choose between accepting God's love,plan of salvation for our souls that we have the chance to be in heaven with God forever! I pray,before Mr. Fleming took his last breath,that he cried out to God to forgive him and save his soul.
He was Rawhide. Still saddened by his death, a bright future, a beautiful fiancé, and success. Weird tragic outcome, a sad reality on how to be ready, but tragic consequences occur. Production is probably more safer now than in past. RIH Mr. Fleming, Condolences 💐 to his family and friends.
Thank you for your kind words for Eric Fleming. May he find peace 😢
Eric Fleming died on September 28th of 1966, the same month and year I bought a new 1966 Corvette for $3,900.00. Wish we still had Eric and wish I still had that 1966 Corvette!
You think like I do brother
OMG! Eric Fleming died on my BIRTHDAY: Sept. 28th!! How sad! Still remember him! And Rowdy Yates( Eastwood).
The piranha thing was an urban myth. He simply drowned in the river during a movie scene and his body was recovered.
Yup, but his body was not recovered for 3 or 4 days so Im sure things happened to it.
That is correct. 👍
Thanks for the clarification. I didn't hear one word about piranhas in this story. Unsubscribed.
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That's fact verse for ya !
Eric Fleming was the BEST actor on Rawhide.Miss seeing him .Keeping him in my prayers 🙏
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Eric fleming is by far my top pick
"Head em up,move em out!" I loved waiting till the end of Rawhide to hear Eric Fleming say those words.
The latter part of the video played too fast, but all of it was fascinating. I grew up with Westerns--Bonanza, The Virginian, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, and more. It's nice to know more about this Americana.
Thank you for pointing this out and for sharing your thoughts. We'll check the video 👍
Go into setting and slow down the video speed
It seemed normal speed to me but everyone hears differently.
I wish I could have met Eric Fleming. He was a compassionate trail boss in "RAWHIDE ". He played that role so well! I wanted to know more about him so I read the book "Death on the Amazon". It was written by his fiancee Lynn Garber. He died too soon and will never be forgotten.
Fleming has the fatherly thing going on in Raw Hide. He didn't play a dad, but he, for me as a child growing up with my father absent, makes me think of of a strong, fair, loving father type. It's the quiet, but strong, authority figure thing.
He did play a dad on Rawhide. Had two children back east which he visited.
Mr Fleming was by far my favorite star. I am sad to hear about his hard life. It shows that he was a strong man to keep going like he did.
So sad. He could've been a huge star 💔⚘
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**Rawhide** Was Indeed A Great **Western Saga** That Should Be Ranked Amongst The Top 5 Of Western Pictures!!!!!
**Eric Fleming** Was The **Master** Figure Of **Rawhide** His Portrayal Of **Gil Favors** Was Phenomenal. He Had The Wisdom And Understanding Of How To Lead His Cattleman To Their Destination!!!!! Rowdy Yates, Portrayed By **Clint Eastwood** Was A Great **Ramrod** Awesome!!!!! This Show Was Absolutely **Eric Fleming's** Calling To Portray **Mr. Gil Favors**
**KUDOS**
I loved them all, as a kid we were partial to Wishbone and Mushy, as an adult I appreciate the masculinity of the others especially Eric and Clint was a beautiful man. Eric had a great voice and delivery.
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I was just a kid when I watched rawhide. Fleming was definitely my heart throb. ❤️
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@@FactsVerse don't know, it's been too many years ago. I guess I'll have to watch again! LOL!
That is not a Piranha in the thumbnail, it is an African species called Tiger Fish usually associated with the family " Alestidae. " . That is Jeremy Wade from "River Monsters" holding the fish ! Another glaring point, Fleming was not eaten by Piranha, he drowned . It even explains that in the video !
Thank you. I thought I missed something.
The Huallaga river, goes through my home town, in Peru, no pirañas in that area.
Yeah, I dunno about the hogwash theory of Fleming being eaten by piranhas either. Simple case of a tragic drowning for mine. He played the Mr Favor character exquisitely and was truly a quality actor of his time. I did watch a few of his other movies as well and really enjoyed them.
Eventhough drowning is just as bad but thank you for the heads up 👌🏻
Eric Fleming was not only the star of Rawhide but character was by far the best..he was tough and was more of the Clint Eastwood character on it than Clint himself....it pisses me off that the DVDs have Eastwood prominently on the covers with Fleming in the background or not on them at all.
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I had no idea Eric Fleming died such a tragic death. I remember him the most in Doris Day’s “The Glass Bottom Boat” where he played a very intimidating spy, he was great in it.
Sadly, he did die tragically. Thank you for sharing your favorite role of Eric Fleming. May he find peace 💗
Fleming looked like a real cowboy especially with that voice 💪
I have never forgotten the name Gil Favor, Eric Fleming's Trail Boss character on Rawhide. I liked his character the best. He played a responsible, head on straight kind of guy that kept his cow punching cowboy crew under control. He was a ruggedly handsome man with nice hair. His voice was also very good and distinctive. I am sorry and sad to hear of his childhood challenges. And in his adulthood he worked hard to be a success. He left us way too early. I would have enjoyed watching him in future movies or TV projects. He had what it took to be big in acting. May he Rest in Peace.
I was quite young back in the day & I admired him. I still get to watch Raw Hide on Saturdays. ❤️✨❤️
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I don't think I had a favorite episode..I liked them all. When I was young we had to watch by antenna. So we was always present when it come on.
I also recall my parents talking about Rawhide & Gil Favor. I first heard about his passing hearing them talking about it. I'm 69 yrs old now & I'm still tuning in. Great show & many memories of my family watching this show together. ❤️
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Yup, me too! ☺
I remember when this happened. It was mentioned on the news. Of course back then they reported it and basically that was it unlike today. I was just a kid and didn't really pay it much attention. Thanks for posting this.
He looks like Liam Neeson's dad
Same smile & eyes
This guy is a real man's man
Rest in Love & Peace
He was better looking than Liam.
As a young teen, I had a huge crush on Clint Eastwood's character, Rowdy Yates. But now, as an old lady nearing seventy, and watching the program, I find myself very attracted to the man, Gil Favor!
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Eric Fleming by far was the best!!!
Eric Feming was my favorite on Rawhide.
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Me too!
I'm still in love with Eric Flemming. My favorite actor of all time
Eric Fleming was a really fine actor and very much missed -- RIP EF.
But not a very good swimmer obviously.
God bless him, he has been my legend since I was a little kid, RIP.
Eric Fleming made Rawhide my favorite still watch the reruns so sad about his death 😢
I have all seasons of Rawhide on DVD except for season 7. That one costs too much for some reason. Anyway, I think he played Gil Favor better than anyone else would have been able to (including Clint).
Eric Fleming...big (6'5") commanding presence and a beautiful rich voice was a great talent and died very tragically and much too soon...Squint Eastwood was nothing but facial expressions and couldn't act his way out of an open closet...
Just started watching Rawhide on FETV. It caught my attention because of Clint Eastwood, but I’ve fallen in love 🥰 with Gil Favor (Eric Fleming). Thanks 😊 for the video. ❤️❤️❤️
Was that picture in uniform what he looked like before the facial surgery?
Definitely, Eric Fleming as Gil Favor was my fave on Rawhide.
Fleming was my favorite on Rawhide
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Eric Fleming was my favorite in Rawhide!!
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I sit and relax while watching Rawhide every time I can. Love Gil Favor
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I've recently been watching Rawhide so here I am. I like both Eastwood and Flemming in the show as both had strong stage presence and played likable characters. Fleming played a good leader, decision making, delegating authority etc. Favor was a jerk to his drovers sometimes, but that's just how bosses are sometimes. Very real to life. Good video.
Eric Fleming was better than Eastwood. Great video, thank you !
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Eric Fleming the best, also his acting in the Ol west was a good role model for all and cattle driving was serious .
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Eric Fleming, No 1 in Rawhide.
and thank you for this clip.
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i love western movies, and sitcoms. thats all i watch, even when go to bed, my laptop is playing a western movies.
i like to watch gunsmoke, but can't get it for free(have to buy them)
and thank you for your reply.
western, all of them i love.
He was such a beautiful man! So sad, his tragic life
Truly. May Eric find peace 😢
Well that’s sad. Tough life. Good actor.
Fleming was my favorite actor on Rawhide
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Always heard he had an accident drowning in the Amazon or some river down there.
I didn't know about his early childhood, young adult experiences, his service and his early career.
He was such an intense actor yet quiet and unassuming. He had a powerful presence that was natural and easy.
He was so good; I just figured he'd been an actor all his life and his family too.
The only reason I can see why a guy would hate his own son and abuse him the way he did could be maybe because he wasn't?
It doesn't justify it, I'm just trying to understand it.
. . 'And then at eight years old he actually tries to murder him?
A little kid??
That's hate.
With all his experiences it's almost a miracle he lived as long as did.
YES . . He definitely could've been big.
Bigger than Eastwood.
I would even say that Eastwood may owe his career to Favor's passing.
Ward bond gave many an actor a start from what i understand
Piranha - in Peru? I thought these beasties can only be found in Brazil?
@@iwasanangryyoungman They're an incredible fish.
They act like an army of ants.
I saw some video once of a guy feeding them. It was like the water just exploded.
@@miguelcastaneda7236 He's almost forgotten . .
He made a movie once where he played the father of a young woman . .
Something about a horse I think.
It wasn't your usual Ward Bond or John Wayne type of western.
His character was that of a very sympathetic, concerned and loving father.
He was still tough though.
One scene in the movie has him knocking a guy out flat.
It was a real gut wrenching movie and showed just exactly what a masterful actor he was.
the whole cast was great but fleming was the trail boss and was truly missed when he wasn't in an episode.
Fleming was the best and Clint Eastwood was very good…
Sorry to see the loss of actor Fleming. I watch rawhide on cable Monday through Friday love the reruns! Specially the blues Brothers version of rawhide the song… glad to see Clint Eastwood is still with us making movies and I think he’s a great person from personal stories I’ve been told by friends. 😉
I never watched Rawhide growing up. Just recently, while on the "Pluto" station, I've had the pleasure of the show. Absolutely yes, Mr Favor is the star of the show. Keeping all things in line and in perspective,,, according to Mr Favor. Surrendering to his faults, accepting his weakness, allowing himself to recover from his own mistakes but not giving up the position he holds. His confidence and reliance on his crew is what gave him his strength. We can BE all of that,,, but what makes it possible is the support of others. Mr Rowdy is a force to be reckoned with. Between the two,,it is what it is. I'd hate to go up against the close bunch.
Always liked watching Rawhide when i was young. Looked forward to it on Friday nights. Loved the theme song, too. Eric made the perfect trail boss and Clint made a good play off to Eric being boss. I still remember how i woke one morning after dreaming about Eric drowning in a boat when on a fishing trip staying in a cabin. I was so upset about the dream because i liked him so much. This was before his death, and then later to find out he died by drowning, i was so shocked and sad and more upset .
I liked it on Rawhide when he played Gil Favor. When he'd give an order as trail boss and questioned about it he'd say, "Cos I say so". Never giving any explanations why he gave such an order. Clint Eastwood was also a great actor and the TV Series of Rawhide launched his career. Fleming would've had a wonderful career if he hadn't drowned.
… Rawhide was one of the best TV westerns - my favorite actually … all actors seemed to jell, and portrayed the dust and dirt of the trail along with the predicaments of driving a herd … - Eric Fleming was one of my favorite actors …
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Eric Fleming was by far the best
After hearing the story i like him better. What a tragic but also fullfilled life. Im just amazed at his life story. He will always be a part of my life because growing up with him for one and of course he still alive on the westren screen.
I started watching METV Westerns about a year ago and have many actors from them that I really have come to like a lot, Eric Fleming among them. He absolutely the star of Rawhide where he gave a consistent powerful performance each week. It is sad that he did not live a long fruitful manner. Clint Eastwood later blossomed into a powerful performer also. I miss both of them.
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I am sorry can't post for crying.God rest your Soul Eric.
Eric Fleming was a awesome actor so was Clint Eastwood but as the trail boss Fleming played the part prefect
No doubt it's Eric Fleming that was the best in Rawhide!
Mr Favor made Rawhide. He was a quiet presence on the show but, was definitely the man who made it. Besides being good looking & sexy, he was a controlling actor that made others better. Love that show. For it's time it effectively portrayed the cattle drive with a realism others couldn't match. Rawhide was an enduring TV classic & by God, who doesn't remember or know that theme song!!
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I can't quite get a hold of how Tragic, his fate seems now. In his past Career, on the Series Rawhide, I always preferred Eric's, role as the Trail Boss Gil. Of course when it began in 1958. That's when I was Born. So probably Seven or maybe Eight yrs, later I was watching maybe the Original Series. But most likely it was Reruns. When I did watch Rawhide, I think 🤔🤔 I was perceiving that Gil Favor( Eric's character) was or could actually of been my Dad portraying the role of The Trail Boss. I do recall at about Eight or Nine years, of age. I was always playing Cowboys n Indians Games.
At one time I even had a set of
Dual Cap Gun's n Holster set. Ahh the Memories You've brought back.
They are so Nostalgic, and wonderful to Recall. The role of Gil Favor was so typical, of what our Parents we're trying too teach Us about being Morally good Citizen's and Human Beings at that time in Society.
About disciplinary action then,
which Eric's, father sounded like he was a Tyrant n Abusive One. My Dad n Mom, were Both Very Strict!! But yet they were Also Very Fair. In Our Household there were Rules you lived by, & Obeyed. Just as the Hands on Rawhide had too Obey the Rules of the Trail n Life in General.
I truly believe, Watching those old TV, show's like Rawhide, Andy Griffith, All in the Family, Hazel, Ozzie n Harriet's, or My Three Sons.
They were Excellent 👌 Mentoring,
Programs for our Young, Youthful, & often Times conceiving troublesome
Minds. Mind You we weren't any Real Bad ass Monsters, any More so than the Youth of Today. But with the Changing Time's, I do Believe we did take the Discipline much more Seriously then. And also from the Criminal Law Side too.
Ahh I guess I'd better wrap this
Popsicle up. And just say that Eric Fleming, was one of my first TV idol's who made me think 🤔 about things outside our House, & in the World 🌎 in general. IT was sad He Drowned down there in South America, so far from His Native California, roots. Too me He was a Very Fine Actor n Man, who I looked Up To. Thanks For the Tribute too His Life.
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Eric was awesome ! Still watch Rawhide every weekend on FETV
I watch it 3 times a day every day on that AND HGI tv...
Eric Flemings always in everything. Thankyou for the video fantastic.
As a 6 year old little girl, I LOVED Gil Favor and he is still my favorite watching the reruns.
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I have 2 favorite episodes The Captains Wife. the great Barbara Stanwyck and Incident West of Lano.
Clint Eastwood was the best cowboy actor ever .But i liked Eric Fleming too he was a strong actor also.
I was born in 1958. Never remember watching Rawhide as a kid, but recently purchased the complete dvd set. Just started watching season two. Very enjoyable especially seeing young/old guest appearences by actors/actresses I know from later films and tv shows. I liked how Erics charactor was respected by his crew... Mr. Favor.
Loved Paul Brinegar as wishbone. Nobody makes programs like this anymore which is a shame.
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Very good video!
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He was the most handsome man on TV at the time! I will always love him!
Yeh, always had a crush on The Boss, Favor. But Rowdy was a close second. Really loved the gorgeous Bay he rode. What's not to love? Thanks for this history. He was an amazing man who rose above.
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Favorite episode????
Really, everything was soooooo good: writing., direction, production, cultural and historic knowledge, etc.. And being a Horse Person I paid special attention to it all... all the way to which characters understood tack and harness and how to use it!. The actor's that knew their Stuff compared to guys who got "put up" for and hour of riding instruction, and didn't pay attention to THAT!
The personal history on Eric's Life brought me to tears. I've worked with used children and animals all my life. Got one under my elbow right now. Eric really rose above, didn't he? I have whole more appreciation for this Man. Thank you.
Fleming..He had a more dramatic presence on the show
I recently discovered Rawhide on FETV. What an excellently written and acted show. Wishbone is my favorite though 😍
I loved Gil Favor in Rawhide but I still love Clint today. Mr.Favor’s deep voice was so nice , he sounded so take charge .
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Always will, love your posts. Keep them coming. I am a fan, I love them.
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@@FactsVerse just keep doing what you do. I'm an old man, I've got too many memories for you to fill. just bee yourself. that's enough for me, love ya.
@@donrussell1881 Will do! Take care and stay positive ❤
I loved Fleming in this . I prefer him to many Actors.
I liked Clint Eastwood the Ramrod best. I was told, erroneously I guess, that Eric Fleming had an accident moving a refrigerator. I Now know that it was the Weights that damaged his face. I also liked Sheb Wooley because he sang the Song "The Purple People Eater." The song "Rawhide" by Frankie Lane is one of those tunes that sticks in your memory. Gutsy and Throaty.
Even though he died a few years before I was born, having watched Rawhide in Reruns with My parents, I Love And Totally miss Eric Fleming 😢 and what he could have done if he didn't drown.
This video doesn’t mention pirrahna fish anywhere or that they ate someone.
From all I have read. Piranha attacks on people is very rare. When it happens it often is when they have been cut off from a river in a ever shrinking pond and they are getting desperate. If he was not attacked by piranhas then it is very misleading to have a picture that says so .
AND....I think the fish in the picture is a Tiger Fish or a Nile Perch!
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I liked Fleming's character the best on Rawhide.
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