THE OUTLAWS Don Collier Interview! Remembering Slim Pickens! William Shatner! BONANZA! AWOW!
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2019
- Before being cast as Sam, the foreman on HIGH CHAPARRAL, Don Collier (1928-2021) starred in his own hour long western series. It was called THE OUTLAWS (1960-62). The first season, Don was deputy to the Marshal, played by former Warner Brothers contract player, Barton MacLane. In the second season, Don took over and became Marshal. At the time, THE OUTLAWS was unique in that the stories followed the villains rather than the series regulars. Today, those first season episodes are memorable for casting an array of up and coming young stars. The list of guest star villains includes: Cliff Robertson (3 episodes), James Coburn, Warren Oates, Dean Jones, Cloris Leachman, Steve Forrest, Vic Morrow (3 episodes), Pippa Scott, Brian Keith and William Shatner, to just name a few. This conversation between Don and Rob Word was recorded Sept 19, 2017 at The Autry.
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Don Collier is a LEGEND!!! He should still be the busiest guy on TV in my opinion.
Always the greatest interviews. Takes me back to when westerners were king and no reality shows! The greatest days of TV.
ABSOFRICKINLOOTLY ! 😊
This man is a true legend.
RIP Mr. Collier. You were a great gentleman. You will be greatly missed.
Thanks, roberta.
I sure enjoyed this interview I am an older lady and I'm loved all Western my favorite of course was Clint Walker as Cheyenne Bodie have you ever had an interview mr. Walker thank you for all you do
Glad you enjoyed it! I still love CHEYENNE and Clint, too.
Clint was a friend but we were never able to get him to the Autry for a taping. Miss him.
Don Collier is fun to listen to. His recall and telling of on the set stories makes my day. I wish all the terrific actors of the time were all around for one more rodeo. Rob you draw these people out and oh how much fun you must have listening right next to the. I remember Don in so many cowboy episodes and movies. What a character. Thanks Rob you make a difference doing this show. Bless your heart.
Very correct, I am so thankful that it's being done !
R.I.P. Don Collier, and Johnny Crawford. Two more of my childhood heroes and role models, have passed on. Hoping I see them again, when it's my time to walk the clouds. 👍👍 10⭐ 🤠
Watching these actors like Mr. Collier, regale stories from shows I watched as a kid is always a hoot!
Thank you for putting Word on Westerns together. I love hearing the stories. Grew up with westerns. Still watch westerns.
Glad to hear it, Patricia. Thanks for watching.
Maybe you could answer this: I know with a lot of the old Western TV Shows and Western Movies there seemed to be a camaraderie among the actors. Listening to your shows, back in the early years of westerns, there seems to be an overall respect for their fellow thespians. Just as Harry Carey’s daughter spoke about, how many actors would be in Gunsmoke, then Bonanza and so on. John Wayne seemed very loyal to his friends and you frequently saw the same people show up in his movies (especially Ward Bond). Maybe it’s because I don’t like most of the newer movies and TV shows, but the only time you see the cross overs is if the actor is playing the same character (Avengers for example). Am I right, or just really out of touch with the new movies?
Back in the 80's my mother did a commercial for Houston power company with Don and she said he was the nicest guy. Plus I really like his interviews lots of back stories to hear about!
Thanks, Vicky.
Just watched Tombstone again
And realized the high-rollers voice and after looking it up should of known it to be Don Collier.
I also enjoyed him in The Undefeated.
Besides the High Chappelle
And Hubba Bubba.
With him and Dub Taylor.
Chewing and blowing bubbles with our gum would get us in trouble until
Don did it. Lol.
My dad didn't seem to mind after that. Funny.
I was going to ask if you can get an interview with Don .
But I'm glad I looked it up first.
Should of known you would of already done it.
Thanks Rob.
For another great one.
Elden.
Have always loved Don Collier , especially on High Chaparral and on his Arizona PBS show about the desert. Thank you for this interview.
I also agree High Chaparral was better than Bonanza. What an interview, Don Collier has always been a favorite, quite the story teller. Thanks Rob.
I remember Don in lots of Westerns, from The High Chaparral to The War Wagon with John Wayne and Kirk Douglas-also R.I.P. to Robert Forster.
Does anyone else recall the saloon scene in War Wagon in which Douglas walks up a ramp near the bar to hide his shortness next to the Duke? It made me laugh....
Don also had a cameo part in 'Eldorado' with John Wayne.
@@wildbillharding Douglas was only 5'8" put lifts in his shoes got up to 5'9.5 but still way short of Duke who was 6'4" with Cowboys heels 6'5.5" Burt Lancaster said one time he stole Kirk's shoe lifts and Douglas was mad at him for a month didn't talk to him. Burt was 6'1" so it made a big difference.
Always in awe of these old actors like Don. It's all those old actors that he talks about before they were famous or weren't nearly as well known at the time that I enjoy y'all featuring.
Glad to see Don is doing well and I always enjoyed his work.
Thanks Rob.
Always a pleasure.
Don Collier is one of the best story tellers, and really funny stories too. Thank You !
Thanks. I still watch *The High Chaparral* every morning.
Don Collier is an amazing actor and cowboy. The High Chappelle is my favorite Western.
Thanks for this interview. I loved Mr. Collier in The High Chaparral- my favorite Western.
I love how he kept giving credit and mentioning his stunt man. That's true humility!
Thanks again. MEMORIES of GOOD TIMES!
Great interview with Don!
I was just born when this show aired in 1960..dont remember it but i think i watched reruns somewhere later on. Dan Collier was very interesting man to me. He always had a very different acting style..i remember him doing episodes of shows like The High Chaparral and others..glad he's still with us..Thanks for this interview Rob.!
Great interview, Rob. I am sure Don could tell stories for hours. The guest actor list on The Outlaws reads like a who's who of future stars. High Chaparral was a favorite in our house. Great show.
Good old Don Colier, I saw him
at Knott's Berry farm, he and another guy did an impromptu
Gunfight in the street ...I was about 16 yrs old. Love the old westerns.
Sam was my favourite High Chapparal character- Don Collier was/is great.
Terrific show Rob!
Awesome
Thanks for sharing.
Don Collier one of the Greats.
I don’t understand why these can’t be longer!
Do love what little we get, tho!
Thanks, glad you enjoy our programs. Here's an explanation regarding the episode lengths: When we began broadcasting the series in January 2014, most viewers watched on their phones so we were advised to keep the segments at the then acceptable length of 3-4 minutes, discussing a single topic, excerpted from the original 15-20 minute live interviews. It took about 15 hours per week to edit these short episodes and produce the series. Times and viewing habits (and in-home screenings) have changed so viewer acceptance for longer segments is now possible so we have been extending the running times of new episodes, trying to make them at least 10 minutes in length. That means production time for me is now 20-30 hours a week, 52 weeks out of the year. I'm attempting to produce and launch a new episode every Sunday and always feel the pressure of (my self imposed) schedule. We know that a regular weekly posting is better for viewers so, rather than post a 30 or 40 minute episode once a month, we strive to deliver weekly episodes. After 5 years of uninterrupted delivery, it is relentless, especially now that I’m trying to produce episodes at the longer 10-15 minute length. Each episode usually has 50-80 graphics and illustrations, which, with researching, selecting, copying and sizing graphics, color correction, sound mixing and booking guests, all adds to my overall weekly workload. The individual finished episodes are launched on Sunday mornings. The older episodes with common themes are placed together in the UA-cam Playlist section and can be viewed back-to-back a la Netflix style binging. I’ve even begun to re-edit some of our earliest shows together into one longer interview, like the compilation of “Lonesome Dove” segments with producer Suzanne de Passe. We do tape the live interview show every other month with 3 or 4 guests at The Autry Museum in Los Angeles, packing their theater with western historians and hungry film and TV fans. Hope a lot of you out there are enjoying the A WORD ON WESTERNS series are able to join us in person sometime. It's a blast! Thanks for watching, sharing, subscribing and commenting. That’s what helps keep us going. You viewers out there know a lot about film and TV history! Until they cart me off to Boot Hill, there are more new episodes coming every week! Adios, til...next Sunday’s new episode.
I rather like the snippets better than a 30-40 minute episode. If it gets more than 15-20 minutes, I will often drift off!
@@AWordonWesterns : Your weekly productions are "PERFECT" in content and length. Your time and effort are much appreciated. Your knowledge of the film industry is amazing. I NEVER watch television. UA-cam (on my Android phone) is my window to the world. I'm a inquisitive type of person. With many subscriptions and interests including current events, news, science, honeybees, fishing, hunting, outdoors, cooking, auto racing, rodeo, history, farming, ranching, homesteading and more I usually pass on anything over 15-20 minutes and always delete "red dot" live & premier. Thank you for bringing "A WORD On Westerns" for our enjoyment.
Rob, I love these videos.
It's almost as if I'm getting to meet my heroes of the Western genre. Which was and still is my favorite genre.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Don Collier was also Bruce Cabot's right-hand man in 1967's 'The War Wagon', with John Wayne & Kirk Douglas. The cowboy that falls out of the wagon is Hal Needham. He remembered the premise for 'a wagon full of gold' and 10 years later in 1977, Hal wrote and directed 'Smokey & The Bandit' based on 'a semi-truck full of beer'. The 2nd highest grossing film of 1977.
Enjoyed it very much . All those Westerns were my favorites !!!
Awesome channel, thank you so much for posting these interviews
*Don's latest film is **_Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws._** Which they renamed **_*The Marshall_* (edited) on DVD for reasons unknown. Met Mr. Collier on set, in WVA. *What a great, humble man he is too.*
Don is great! Thanks
Magic as always Rob.
Love Don Colliers stories!
High Chaparral was an awesome show with its look, writing, acting, and unforgettable theme. Great interview!
Love Don, will see him next week at the Happy Trails Western Media event in Roanoke VA.
Rest in peace Don glad we had him as long as we did glad younger fans can see him on dvd since they finally released high chapparal after years..
91 years old and still working!!! Awesome
Oh what an enjoyable interview! Thanks again!!
Thanks, Sandy. Glad you enjoyed it!
I believe the nervous actor in Bonanza was Henry Hull. A great actor and one of the first Wolfman. Thanks again Mr Word and God bless.
Thank you, randy
Another great one .I could of listen to his stories all day long
Hey Rob, I liked High Chaparral more than Bonanza. Thanks for al these interviews!
Cloris Leachman was my first "puppy" love.
I never knew Slim Pickings was a rodeo clown.
I was always impressed with Don's acting.
Great memories, Rob.
Thanks.
Cloris was a looker back in the day...
@@AmericasChoice ,
Yes. And always will be in my minds eye.
In the short time I've been watching this show it's became an old friend to me!
Good show. I loved that high Chaparral show. Thanks Rob
Wow, I didn't know Don Collier was still around. He and my Dad were born only two months apart. Happy birthday, Don (17 Oct). I've never heard of the TV series OUTLAW. In the early 60s our aerial could only pick up the local CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, FL. Now I'll have to look for some old episodes just to see some of my favorite stars of yesteryear when they were in their prime. Growing up during TV's golden age was a grand experience that no other generation will ever share. I guess my parents felt that way about radio.
It's on UA-cam
@@jameshuseby6290 Thanks, I checked a few of them but they were really blurry.
Thanks Rob! Love the interview.👍
For Christ sake, that was great. Surprised you got somebody young to interview. (90) Thanks Rob, Don can tell the stories smooth.
I always found Don as representing the embodiment of what westerns were all about. Having Don in the cast always made the story better. I get his problem with footwear as I now have the same problem. I loved the Bill Shatner story. I always loved Robert Lansing and I fell he was under used. I agree with the thoughts about The High Chaparral, it was a great, under rated series that ended way too soon. Thank you for another great interview. Keep them coming, Rob
Yeah, I have that footwear problem also, so I know !
I pick up my boots at times and lovingly apologize for not being able to show them off, and they seem to understand ! 😊 😉
Jim - as someone who lives in boots except when asleep, I wondered what Don's footwear problem might be. Can you elaborate, please?
Bill Harding ~~~
Bill, good to hear from you. I am not sure of the real cause, but my 21 yrs in active military service included a ride to work meant jumping from aircraft. It also meant carrying rucksacks of up to 80-90lbs of gear with some pretty long “walks”. This was from Viet Nam right into the first Gulf War. It leaves some with back, hip, & knee problems, and I like others, have similar woes. What I have in my feet are neuropathies. It feels like I’ve poked my toes right through my socks, and that my socks have bunched up under the bottom of my feet. I take my shoes/boots off to find that my socks are right where they should be; pretty strange if you think about it. My feet also feel like they swell a size or two as the day goes on. Measuring both feet show there is no swelling or increased size at all. If I take my shoes off, the neuropathies stop pretty quickly.
I now go to foot wear that does not constrict around my ankles. That means some loafers and “deck” shoes that tie lower down on my feet. I still have the boots, and I give them a try every now and then, but just standing up in them bring the neuropathies back.
I hope I’ve answered your question, or at least shed some light on the subject for you. Take care and have a good week.
DOL
@@Ronin4614 Thanks for a comprehensive reply, Jim. I can't claim to have fought for my country like you - I'm a Limey by the way - but my father fought in North Africa and my uncle, who was Canadian, won a Distinguished Service Order against the Germans in Italy during World War 2. I did manage to slow down a .22 bullet with my leg in LA back in '81! I was in the way of a bungled robbery and the round went through my leg muscle. My brand new cowboy boot filled with blood but I hardly felt a thing!
Anyhow - I had two close shaves in which cowboy boots saved me from injury. One was when I came off my motorbike on a patch of diesel oil and went head first through a fence. I'd have lost part of my foot if I'd been in ordinary footwear. The heel was ripped off and the leather torn. Then I fell through what we call a manhole cover. It was rusty and gave way under me without warning. I fell about four feet. Without the boots I'd have lost muscle and been torn to shreds.
I'm really interested to hear abut your foot problems. What you describe IS strange. I hope you find relief somehow and it doesn't get you down too much.
Regards from England.
Bill
I absolutely LOVE your show. I wish you would make all of these available for purchase. What a true treasure you provide for us fans of Westerns.
1st off, a major RIP to Robert Forster. I know it doesn’t go along this segment, but I loved him in The Stalking Moon.
The Stalking Moon is unfairly neglected. It's one of those movies that even with a big star in the lead no-one's heard of it.
Strongly agree.
I look so forward to these. Wish they were longer. Great stuff.
Mr. Collier was in one of my favorite movies, El Dorado.
One of mine too. Just spun the DVD two nights ago.
love these inteviews, nice to see some of these actors getting some attention
Thanks, Michael. I'm hoping to get many more stories from them.
Rob, This interview didn't last as long as I wanted it to. I really enjoyed listening to the stories. I'll have to view it again.
I recall the scene from Bonanza Don mentioned. The episode was based around an old army scout. Hoss Cartwright (Dan Blocker) was the focus pod that particular episode. There were several well know actors in that episode also. Thankyou again from Adelaide, South. Australia
Thank YOU, Sammy.
I've been waiting for you to bring on the "Gum Fighter" Thank You!!
I remember this gentleman in my shows. So great to see and hear him. All these people mentioned golden. So much fun..!!
Don collier looks great!
That was great.
Our family always enjoyed his Hubba Bubba bubble gum commercials back in the day.
That was Dub Taylor I think.
Yep, Dub was in 'em as well as Don, if memory serves me. ua-cam.com/video/nE1re4uNpN0/v-deo.html
I loved that show. It had too short of a run. Great actors and great stories.
Agreed!
I loved High Chaparral. Don had the prettiest blue eyes.
I met a man who is a relative of the late Slim Pickens some years ago.
Great program. Don Collier is a favorite.
Volume unusually low. Could barely hear the program.
Love your show reminds me of my Saturday movie shows I would go to..
"Outlaws" was my favorite western T.V. show when still a young 'un. I thought the theme music was the absolute best of any T.V. western show of the day -- downright chilling, it was. My favorite episode was "The Fortune Stone" which is available for viewing on YT, as is the first episode, "Thirty a Month" which stars 3 up and comers: Robert Culp, Warren Oates, and Steve Forrest.
Great interview with Don Collier who still looks great at 90. Thank you, Mr. Word.
Don also made some great bubble gum commercials (Hubba Bubble, I think) back in the 70's with Dub Taylor ("There's gonna be a gum fight.") which were hilarious and very entertaining.
Thank you!
The “nervous actor” from the episode of Bonanza was Mike Ragan, who had a lot of Westerns under his belt.
TubenIt83 Thanks. I was hoping it was really Don Knotts!
@@AWordonWesterns Hello Mr. Word .... just found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching you ever since. Such a great show and tribute to that era of film and all the people that worked in it. You are a great interviewer and really make the show work with your perfect blend of knowledge, wit, and obvious love for film and respect for your audience who have such tender heartfelt memories of those times. You have a way of bringing out the best in everyone and a calm warm gentle manner that makes for such pleasant viewing. I hope your series goes on for a long time ..... Only one thing I notice as an amateur audio guy and musician is that there sounds like there is a bit of a hollow metallic ring or feedback going on in the audio. It’s slight but quite noticeable to me .... its worth having an expert look at it .... Everything else is so good you deserve better audio ... ANyway .... don’t want to end on a negative. I love what you are doing and thank you for these wonderful episodes ....
as always , great rob.
Thanks, grammy.
Now they are all good, but this one was extra good to me, loved High Chaparral ! 😊
Remember a lot of scenes from the show and haven't seen it for many years !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
It's on the H%I channel Monday Thur Friday at 9AM CST free over the air TV
H&I channel
That was great. Hope the Outlaws is available somewhere.
I've seen it on UA-cam
It is nice to know that there used to be decent people working in the Westerns I grew up with. How different Hollywood has become where nothing produced is safe to watch.
I seen some THE OUTLAWS series on youtube. Great show Like the High Chaparral both show have got more seasons.
I so enjoy your shows. Thanks
This man as he looks now reminds me of my grandfather.
Anyone who likes classic TV westerns should look up a program on utube called
When The West Was Fun it has almost every western star from the 50s and 60s talking about their shows
Don was born to be a western star, he had that unmistakable look, he looked almost exactly like James N. Harrell another man born to be in westerns but was misused
Don was grade A believable playing his parts.
Howdy Rob, from all of us western lovers from S.W. Mo. I enjoy your videos very much and learn alot about all the people involved in our history of western movies. I was very blessed to be an extra on many shows during my life but no westerns. I was wondering if you have done any vids on Royal Dano. He was in so many and a very fine actor. Hope you can share something about him in the near future.
I watched auf lot Western. But my Favorit was and is still Lancer with James Stacy. He was the best. 😊☺💚👍
Yes, Petra, Jim was very charismatic and a fine actor.
Great show !!!!!!
I love these videos!
I could listen to Don Collier for hours.
Love this channel.
Thanks, Jason. Glad you enjoy it!
barton maclane was the go to cop or terrifying gangster in his day! his lash canino in big sleep was up there with widmarks tommy udo cagneys cody jarratt and pescis tommy devito!
Hello Mr. Word .... really enjoying these shows ... just found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching. You are a great and enthusiastic host with just the right interactions and commentary. I need to tell you tho ... that on this show / location and some others there is a slight hollow ringing sound coming thru on the audio ... I see you have lapel mic’s so I don’t understand how that may be happening .... but its there for sure. It gives the whole audio a kind of hollow thin metallic sound .... you might want to look into it because your show is so wonderful in every other way ..... thanks for doing this project.
A super guy and a great actor too!
Don is 91...pretty amazing!
Shatner owns a Horse Farm in Kentucky. In Texas that would be a Ranch, lol.
Robert Lansing stands apart in many respects. He had the gravitas and demeanor of a major star. Unfortunately, he came on the scene when movies were in decline and never had the opportunity to really shine. Notwithstanding this, his TV work was stellar. I have always wondered what would have happened if the Gary Seven, Assignment: Earth spinoff, with Terry Garr, from Star Trek had actually been produced...
he used to do the HL&P commercials in houston
Great video, I have watched about every High Chaparral episode and rewatched them again, I didn't realize anyone from the show was still alive,
I'm ever trying to get one of these western TV Iyas Smith and John's
Alias Smith and Jones.
Just loved H.C
When are we going to get the Outlaws on Dvd..
For Me,,, An Actor Only Has One Job,,,, "That' Is To Make You Believe",,,, This Man Did It Great,,, Don Made You Believe... "Salinas Big Week" I Was There,,, Every Year For Many Years... Slim Pickens Came To "Big Week" Many Times,,, As I Remember As a Kid...