Rob, I just heard about Johnny. It was in my morning news. I'm so, so sad for his friends and family who will miss him so much, but glad he is no longer trapped helplessly in that prison. He did wonderful things on this earth and touched a generation with his alter ego Mark McCain. I will never forget him, and anybody who supports your channel fully understands your love and affection for him. I think he had/has an awfully good friend in Rob Word, and I think we were all very blessed to have shared a little time with him on this journey. Godspeed Johnny.
Sweet Johnny. Its comforting to k ow he's with Heavenly Father, but he is definitely missed. At least we have these memories on film to keep him with us.
A great treat and tribute of the Crawford brothers.It is so sad that Johnny is so taken by dementia. But it is great to see him there in this trying time. Wishing all the best under these circumstances.
I was very young when I saw The Rifleman it was the late 1950’s. Mark McCain was my big brother, I sort of followed him and never missed a show. His way of behaving was imprinted onto my behavior. He was honest, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, kind, courteous obedient brave and reverent. Which to me later I learned that the Boy Scouts taught those qualities. Johnny Crawford was my idol, and as I grew and the show left the air I was able to learn later that he was still around and was the Leader of his own Big Band. His music was terrific and I enjoyed listening. I just recently discovered he had passed beyond the veil. I’ll miss that grin and loving looks that came from his face at everyone! God bless his brother Bob and the entire Crawford family.
Rob Word is the King of Tributes. The best Hollywood Historian of all time. Another great and gracious interview with two lucky brothers who got to live out what most boys could only dream of in their childhood.
The Crawford brothers were in everything, back in the day. I love the way Johnny listens, intently, to his brother, Bobby's stories. So emotional seeing Johnny's journey. God bless him & his family. Love these guys! Great show, Rob!
God bless Johnny and God bless all of our Great Western performers. And God bless you Rob for helping to keep such a wonderful American heritage alive. May it live forever!
I wish Johnny and Robert the very best of luck. I know Johnny and his wife are going through some tough times. I have had to deal with a loved one and Alzheimer's disease myself. It ain't easy.
I grew up idolizing the Rifleman and Johnny. I was all teared up at the end when Johnny speaks but the last snippet of his birthday party brought to full blown tears running down my face!!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. FOR ALL YOU DO Mr. Rob Word!!!!!!
Another GREAT interview to wake up to on a Sunday morning!!! We in the public are so fortunate to have this window into the people who have entertained us over the years...And especially the Crawford brothers!! The disease of dementia took my mothers life. It is a truly heartbreaking disease to see, especially in those folks we "know" and care about. It is exceptionally heartwarming to see a permanent record of these brothers together before the devastation. Thank You Rob & crew!!!
Two wonderfull brothers real heroes of western movies i have 2 sisters wonderfull to one lives in Canada and My oldest Sister lives about 120 km about i hour drive from where i live i love My Sisters and these two wonderfull brothers love each other so Nice brothers great video thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns
Alzheimer’s is an insidious disease. My sister-in-law died from it. It was a horrible thing to watch happen. The family suffered through it and no one was left untouched. Seeing Johnny struggle to speak because of it brings the memories back of my sister-in-law’s struggles and ours. I remember the Rifleman well since I watched it all the time. I remember Johnny as a singer as well. Keep up the good work you do Rob.
*What a terribly sad illness Alzheimers is. I have the deepest empathy for Johnny's wife and family, as my mother suffered it for 15 years. At least I got to meet him on set of Bill Tighlman in West Virginia, and thank him for the great Role Model he was to me as a kid, and the years of entertainment he gave us all.*
@@AWordonWesterns Jill Rynes-Grey of One Eyed Horse production emailed me about Johnny's plight. Well sir, we posse'd up and got a Go Fund Me going to help Johnny out. One of the saddest badges I'm proud to wear.
Rob , thank you is not enough to tell you how enduring this interview is with Johnny and his brother. I pray that Johnny and the family know how much they are loved. Rob, you are a gem in bringing these great entertainers to share their stories. Take care, God Bless
A wonderful and special interview with these two brothers. Yet so heartbreaking to see such a great guy like Johnny waste away and knowing there's no cure. Our prayers certainly go out for both of them. Thank you Rob for sharing these stories and memories.
Saved this vid for desert and it was super tasty. Dad died from this decades ago and the bittersweet memories have not diminished over time. Happy to be old, still in good health and be able to help out financially to causes like this. Thanks for all the wonderful moments you’ve shared, Rob.
Hello Rob wow this is a real treat to see both these handsome brothers together again I love Bobby on the Laramie Western tv show and they have both stared together on shows I'm so happy that Johnny who I also admire is found well they are both such great actors and wonderful human beings thank you for this wonderful treat rob your the best
Such a wonderful interview!!! So sad to see one of my favorite actors in westerns suffer from this horrible disease!! I always make sure I watch my Rifleman on my streaming t.v. apps such as Pluto, Amazon prime, Roku etc..without those I don't know what I'd watch as I can't stand watching anything new or even from the 10 years ago!! I am DEFINITELY a TRUE Western tv watcher at heart!!!! Yeeeee hawwwww!!!
Wow, another fantastic interview with the western stars I grew up with. Thanks for helping us keep these memories alive and for letting us know about Johnny's brave struggle.
Best times are when you are young and the things you did have real meaning . It sucks getting up in years in your life but i guess this the way it goes . I grew up watching these people , now we are the old people .
Great program. Think about Johnny often and hope his fans continue to send à little support for his special needs as he battles with his health issues.
thank you for showing this i grew up with these guys this rips my heart out, alzheimers has to be one of the cruelest diseases ever rob your respect and care are awesome makes me proud to be a western fan
Mr. Word thank you so much for keeping these incredible movies and actors fresh in people’s minds, I grew up watching these amazing shows and movies and with the way Hollywood is now with CGI and very little westerns anymore ( besides Yellowstone and Longmire ) it’s good to know we have someone like you to keep it front and center so we never forget.
Thanks, T. We're fortunate that so many of the old films and shows are available to screen and that the filmmakers are willing to share their memories with us.
A truly fascinating and touching interview, thanks to your thoughtful approach! Great job highlighting their award winning industry contributions, as well as, the joy they gave us as young Western TV icons. 👏👏
@@AWordonWesterns thank you thank you!!! The values they were part of teaching are such a blessing to have. This crap nowadays doesn’t offer much. Laramie and The Rifleman taught a person right and wrong and helped folks become good people... Not that I don’t appreciate the simpsons but who taught a young boy or girl to have PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY better...Mark and Andy or Bart Simpson ???? Lol. Rob...thanks for all you do...keeping this stuff front and center is critical in today’s world!! God bless you and yours!
It's sad to hear that Mr.Johnny Crawford has Alzehmers,even my Grandmother and her sister had it too. They're no longer here,but I know they're at rest,thanks to God! They're at peace and I know one day I'll see them again. God bless you Mr. Crawford!
I didn’t know that Johnny Crawford had Alzheimer’s. I am very sorry to learn that. Watching the old Rifleman episodes won’t be quite the same anymore. I always liked Lucas and Mark McCain. It was a great show about fatherhood, friendship and respect. There were a lot of lessons about life in that series. I remember watching one episode when I was a kid and they were talking about the future of New Mexico and Mark said that maybe someday they would have carriages that didn’t need horses and Lucas gave him a look like c’mon kid you’re dreaming. 🤨 For some reason that one still sticks in my mind from childhood.
Instead of trillions of dollars going toward social welfare programs that do nothing for anyone but keep them poor and dependent, a lot of that money *COULD* be and *SHOULD* be used to find a *Cure for Alzheimer's* . My grandpa and my mother both suffered from Alzheimer's and it's horrific. I will always love Johnny & Bobby. Two great actors, singers and just all around good men. *God Bless You Johnny & Bobby* .
The LOVE that shows between the two brothers is so awesome but the disease is a dreadful 💔 one. GOD BLESS🙏 JOHNNY AND HIS OX FAMILY 🥰💙🙏OXOXO OXOXOX OXOXOX OXOXO
This interview shows the "love" of westerns! I love Butch Cassidy and the Sundace Kid. However I didn't know the inter-workings of that movie! Amazing interview and the history is magnificiant! If there's an award for "interviews" you'd get an Academy!
Loved them and their Western Series! They played sweet boys in their series and it’s so nice to see what Gentleman they became! Thank you Rob. Side note: Any chance you could get interviews with Linda Evans and Lee Majors would love to hear Big Valley stories! Especially ones about Barbara Stanwyick.
Thanks, SHE. Would love to have them both! I've been after Lee for years but he's in Texas and we do our shows at the Autry in LA. I am trying to set up a zoom now! Stay tuned.
Always such great guests! Love background information that you bring out. I hope for the best with Johnny but things like this is beyond understanding for me?❤
I hope he doing good for what he's going through. It's so darn sad this is happening to him not seems wrong and unfair. I really hope he doesn't suffer through this. This disease runs on my mother's side in the family.may God be with Johnny and all his Family.god bless them Lord.
So Sweet, to see, these two, very talented brothers, together was so wonderful. I loved johnny crawford, as mark, on the rifleman. And I loved to watch robert crawford, on laramie. Both great actors. Too see johnny, now in this state is so disheartening and I wish that this had not happened to him. I am glad the brothers have stayed close thru out their careers and I pray for them, both. God Bless them. We are all praying for you, johnny.🙏💜
Many thanks, Rob. I attended the recent two-day online fundraiser for Johnny. I was pleased by the reshowing of many of his non-Rifleman films and TV episodes, especially the 1970 Oscar-winning short The Resurrection of Broncho (sic) Billy and an episode of Branded. His musical achievements were also highlighted. Robert is also an actor whom I admire from his Laramie series. Nice to know more about his career. Many thanks, and let's continue to support them both. Thanks for providing the GoFundMe link.
Robert Crawford's and George Roy Hill's firsthand documentary account of Making of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid is just a wonderful gift, an historic time capsule to film fans. Having been the studio historian for 20th Century-Fox for many years, I have to say that this documentary and the footage that actor Roddy McDowall shot on the original Planet of The Apes are just a couple of the best behind-the-scenes insights into 1960's film making you'll ever find. They certainly boosted the appeal of the respected DVD releases. It's a shame George Roy Hill didn't get someone like Bobby to shoot the same for The Sting! With Johnny and Bobby Crawford having such iconic childhood film careers, and Roddy being one of the few child actors to have an equally big career in adulthood, is extremely rare. You find yourself constantly asking when watching Rob's channel, can you see years from now someone doing this kind of tribute for what child stars there are now, or for anybody -no, nor can I!
Rob, what a great episode. I've seen every making of, behind the scene, production that I could find on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid so I know for a fact I've seen the Emmy winning film. I didn't realize the writer and director was former child actor Robert Crawford. I also think the Sting is one of most unique brilliant films every made. It's this kind of knowledge and access that makes AWOW a Sunday morning treat and staple.
What a wonderful video, Rob. The Crawford brothers are just so talented and such an important part of the Western genre. Johnny looks great and well connected as his brother explains so many things. The insight into Butch and Sundance is just great and it was great seeing Johnny enjoy the stories as well. Really great to see Johnny still has his skills with the rope, he still is very connected with what is going on around him. Thank you so much, Rob. Do take care, amigo.
Two really terrific young talents of the TV western's golden age. Caught a Rifleman ep yesterday, one that featured Johnny and the great character actor Thomas Gomez. Johnny wonderfully portraying the innocence of youth to Gomez's treacherous heavy. All ended well with Lucas coming to the rescue as we knew it would of course. It's just too bad that life doesn't imitate art's inevitable happy endings as closely as we'd like it to. God's speed, Johnny. We all wish you well.
Thomas Gomez's last acting job was an episode of Gunsmoke.. in it he plays a grandfather of the village family who shield a wounded Matt Dillion from bandits who would kill him....he has very few lines,is so thin he is almost unrecognizable,but still comes through with a memorable performance..he passed away before the show aired..It was titled "Hidalgo", and I seem to recall it was a two parter.It also starred Manuel Padilla Jr. as his grandson.You may remember him as young Jai on the"Tarzan" series with Ron Ely.
@@michaelmakes4883 Yeah, Gomez was one of those great character actors whose performances were always memorable, often standing out above the lead's. Did a lot of Film Noir early in his Hollywood career, and being heavy, mostly *playing* heavies. But maybe his best performance was a highly sympathetic exception to that type casting, playing John Garfield's doomed brother in Force of Evil.
He was also excellent in *Phantom Lady", as the only police detective who believes in Ella Raines' wild crusade to clear her boss of murder..good lord,what a standout film!!! And his first film role was memorable as well..the psychopathic killer in the Sherlock Holmes WW2 flick "Voice of Terror". And don't forget "Key Largo"....and on and on..
Due to my work schedules in the 1960s, until quite recently I had never seen the TV series, Laramie, available on Starz. Catching a couple of episodes at a time, I completed the four seasons, while becoming a fan of Robert Fuller and the late John Smith. The only jarring effects came in season 2 with the unexplained absence of Hoagy Carmichael (then reappearing in an obvious left-over season one episode) and when Robert Crawford Jr. portraying Smith's young brother was rather quickly removed from the series. It made me wonder why Carmichael and Crawford left the show. Were they fired or merely opted out of their contracts?
Robert left to pursue other venues in entertainment, behind the camera as he says during this AWOW episode. Hoagy left because he could make much more money performing his music. I enjoyed them both on the show. I also like the LARAMIE character that Dennis Holmes played in seasons 3 & 4. Thanks, Thom.
I just heard the Johnny Crawford passed away on April 29, 2021. Rest in peace Johnny
Rob, I just heard about Johnny. It was in my morning news. I'm so, so sad for his friends and family who will miss him so much, but glad he is no longer trapped helplessly in that prison. He did wonderful things on this earth and touched a generation with his alter ego Mark McCain. I will never forget him, and anybody who supports your channel fully understands your love and affection for him. I think he had/has an awfully good friend in Rob Word, and I think we were all very blessed to have shared a little time with him on this journey. Godspeed Johnny.
Thank you, Ian.
So great to catch up with these two child actors who grew up to be amazing men. May they continue to thrive in all they do.
Sweet Johnny. Its comforting to k ow he's with Heavenly Father, but he is definitely missed. At least we have these memories on film to keep him with us.
A great treat and tribute of the Crawford brothers.It is so sad that Johnny is so taken by dementia. But it is great to see him there in this trying time. Wishing all the best under these circumstances.
Rob, everyone appreciates your kindness and support for Johnny in this interview. It shows that you are a true gentleman and a good friend. Well done!
Thanks, Winton. He's been a big part of my life.
I was very young when I saw The Rifleman it was the late 1950’s. Mark McCain was my big brother, I sort of followed him and never missed a show. His way of behaving was imprinted onto my behavior. He was honest, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, kind, courteous obedient brave and reverent. Which to me later I learned that the Boy Scouts taught those qualities. Johnny Crawford was my idol, and as I grew and the show left the air I was able to learn later that he was still around and was the Leader of his own Big Band. His music was terrific and I enjoyed listening. I just recently discovered he had passed beyond the veil. I’ll miss that grin and loving looks that came from his face at everyone! God bless his brother Bob and the entire Crawford family.
Rob Word is the King of Tributes. The best Hollywood Historian of all time. Another great and gracious interview with two lucky brothers who got to live out what most boys could only dream of in their childhood.
Thanks, Martin, for your very kind comments.
Mr. Johnny Crawford has such a great smile. God bless him & his family.
The Crawford brothers were in everything, back in the day. I love the way Johnny listens, intently, to his brother, Bobby's stories. So emotional seeing Johnny's journey. God bless him & his family. Love these guys! Great show, Rob!
Rob Ward gave Johnny a big hug.Very moving
God bless Johnny and God bless all of our Great Western performers. And God bless you Rob for helping to keep such a wonderful American heritage alive. May it live forever!
Thanks, Brett.
I wish Johnny and Robert the very best of luck. I know Johnny and his wife are going through some tough times. I have had to deal with a loved one and Alzheimer's disease myself. It ain't easy.
RIP Mr. Crawford. You gave me many hours off entertainment. Gentlemen like you will be sorely missed.
I grew up idolizing the Rifleman and Johnny. I was all teared up at the end when Johnny speaks but the last snippet of his birthday party brought to full blown tears running down my face!!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH. FOR ALL YOU DO Mr. Rob Word!!!!!!
Thank you, Ricky. That was a tough call for me to post. Johnny's 75th birthday is this week.
Another GREAT interview to wake up to on a Sunday morning!!! We in the public are so fortunate to have this window into the people who have entertained us over the years...And especially the Crawford brothers!! The disease of dementia took my mothers life. It is a truly heartbreaking disease to see, especially in those folks we "know" and care about. It is exceptionally heartwarming to see a permanent record of these brothers together before the devastation. Thank You Rob & crew!!!
Thanks, Rick. Means a lot!
Two wonderfull brothers real heroes of western movies i have 2 sisters wonderfull to one lives in Canada and My oldest Sister lives about 120 km about i hour drive from where i live i love My Sisters and these two wonderfull brothers love each other so Nice brothers great video thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns
Thanks, Tom.
Fantastic episode Rob. Also thank you.
What a treat to hear behind the scene stories, see Johnny's rope tricks, and the incredible bond between two brothers . . . Thank you!
Alzheimer’s is an insidious disease. My sister-in-law died from it. It was a horrible thing to watch happen. The family suffered through it and no one was left untouched. Seeing Johnny struggle to speak because of it brings the memories back of my sister-in-law’s struggles and ours. I remember the Rifleman well since I watched it all the time. I remember Johnny as a singer as well. Keep up the good work you do Rob.
*What a terribly sad illness Alzheimers is. I have the deepest empathy for Johnny's wife and family, as my mother suffered it for 15 years. At least I got to meet him on set of Bill Tighlman in West Virginia, and thank him for the great Role Model he was to me as a kid, and the years of entertainment he gave us all.*
Thank you, OD. Glad you were there on location.
@@AWordonWesterns Jill Rynes-Grey of One Eyed Horse production emailed me about Johnny's plight. Well sir, we posse'd up and got a Go Fund Me going to help Johnny out. One of the saddest badges I'm proud to wear.
These interviews are a library of the old and family oriented Hollywood. Rob is a great archivist.
Thanks, Kathryn. I'm doing my best to preserve as many of these stories from everyone as fast as I can.
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Do you have a book or videos for sale?
Happy Birthday too Mr Crawford 🎂
Rob , thank you is not enough to tell you how enduring this interview is with Johnny and his brother. I pray that Johnny and the family know how much they are loved. Rob, you are a gem in bringing these great entertainers to share their stories. Take care, God Bless
They are wonderful brothers. Even in the throes of his illness, Johnny remains sweet and just lovely like he was in The Rifleman.
A wonderful and special interview with these two brothers. Yet so heartbreaking to see such a great guy like Johnny waste away and knowing there's no cure. Our prayers certainly go out for both of them. Thank you Rob for sharing these stories and memories.
Saved this vid for desert and it was super tasty. Dad died from this decades ago and the bittersweet memories have not diminished over time. Happy to be old, still in good health and be able to help out financially to causes like this. Thanks for all the wonderful moments you’ve shared, Rob.
Thanks, Al. Such a terrible disability and struggle for everyone. Sorry about your Dad. My Mom, too, last Spring.
Always love seeing interviews with these guys. Wish Johnny the best. God love him.
I am few years younger but I do remember them back in sixties, always happy to see them.
R.I.P Johnny. Sorry to hear of your passing
Hello Rob wow this is a real treat to see both these handsome brothers together again I love Bobby on the Laramie Western tv show and they have both stared together on shows I'm so happy that Johnny who I also admire is found well they are both such great actors and wonderful human beings thank you for this wonderful treat rob your the best
Thanks, bessie.
My condenses to your loving friend and the Crawford family.
I appreciate that, Edwynn. Thanks.
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Such a wonderful interview!!!
So sad to see one of my favorite actors in westerns suffer from this horrible disease!!
I always make sure I watch my Rifleman on my streaming t.v. apps such as Pluto, Amazon prime, Roku etc..without those I don't know what I'd watch as I can't stand watching anything new or even from the 10 years ago!!
I am DEFINITELY a TRUE Western tv watcher at heart!!!!
Yeeeee hawwwww!!!
Thanks, Cowgirl Liz!
@@AWordonWesterns your welcome Cowboy!!! ❤
😷 Rob ,yet another great flashback ...praying🙏 for Johnny
A great episode. One of your best shows.
Wow, another fantastic interview with the western stars I grew up with. Thanks for helping us keep these memories alive and for letting us know about Johnny's brave struggle.
Our pleasure, Jeff. Thanks for caring.
Look forward to all the videos you show us. Thanks
Thanks, phil. Glad you like them!
Best times are when you are young and the things you did have real meaning . It sucks getting up in years in your life but i guess this the way it goes . I grew up watching these people , now we are the old people .
God bless you Johnny 🙏❤
Glad to see Johnny still enjoying life.
Sadly he isn't enjoying life. He is in a care home suffering from ravaging effects on the mind of Alzheimers.
Great program. Think about Johnny often and hope his fans continue to send à little support for his special needs as he battles with his health issues.
thank you for showing this i grew up with these guys this rips my heart out, alzheimers has to be one of the cruelest diseases ever
rob your respect and care are awesome makes me proud to be a western fan
Thanks, Cliff. Much appreciated.
Rob, love what you're doing. Thank you.
These guys are national treasures luv u both God bless
Mr. Word thank you so much for keeping these incredible movies and actors fresh in people’s minds, I grew up watching these amazing shows and movies and with the way Hollywood is now with CGI and very little westerns anymore ( besides Yellowstone and Longmire ) it’s good to know we have someone like you to keep it front and center so we never forget.
Thanks, T. We're fortunate that so many of the old films and shows are available to screen and that the filmmakers are willing to share their memories with us.
Thanks again for sharing more footage of Johnny & Bobby!
My pleasure, BG.
A truly fascinating and touching interview, thanks to your thoughtful approach! Great job highlighting their award winning industry contributions, as well as, the joy they gave us as young Western TV icons. 👏👏
They gave me & my Dad such joy.
Let’s all give what we can.
A tremendously fantastic interview! Thx!
Thanks, Mr. Munny
Thank you
Tell those two I’m still watching rifleman and Laramie every day!,
OK, Rodger. I spoke with Bobby today.
@@AWordonWesterns thank you thank you!!! The values they were part of teaching are such a blessing to have. This crap nowadays doesn’t offer much. Laramie and The Rifleman taught a person right and wrong and helped folks become good people...
Not that I don’t appreciate the simpsons but who taught a young boy or girl to have PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY better...Mark and Andy or Bart Simpson ???? Lol.
Rob...thanks for all you do...keeping this stuff front and center is critical in today’s world!! God bless you and yours!
It's sad to hear that Mr.Johnny Crawford has Alzehmers,even my Grandmother and her sister had it too. They're no longer here,but I know they're at rest,thanks to God! They're at peace and I know one day I'll see them again. God bless you Mr. Crawford!
Enjoyed this so much. Thank you. What an amazing industry, career, family, amazing lives.
I didn’t know that Johnny Crawford had Alzheimer’s. I am very sorry to learn that. Watching the old Rifleman episodes won’t be quite the same anymore.
I always liked Lucas and Mark McCain. It was a great show about fatherhood, friendship and respect.
There were a lot of lessons about life in that series.
I remember watching one episode when I was a kid and they were talking about the future of New Mexico and Mark said that maybe someday they would have carriages that didn’t need horses and Lucas gave him a look like c’mon kid you’re dreaming. 🤨
For some reason that one still sticks in my mind from childhood.
Instead of trillions of dollars going toward social welfare programs that do nothing for anyone but keep them poor and dependent, a lot of that money *COULD* be and *SHOULD* be used to find a *Cure for Alzheimer's* . My grandpa and my mother both suffered from Alzheimer's and it's horrific. I will always love Johnny & Bobby. Two great actors, singers and just all around good men. *God Bless You Johnny & Bobby* .
The LOVE that shows between the two brothers is so awesome but the disease is a dreadful 💔 one. GOD BLESS🙏 JOHNNY AND HIS OX FAMILY 🥰💙🙏OXOXO
OXOXOX OXOXOX OXOXO
Thanks 😊 🙏 oxoxox
This interview shows the "love" of westerns! I love Butch Cassidy and the Sundace Kid. However I didn't know the inter-workings of that movie! Amazing interview and the history is magnificiant! If there's an award for "interviews" you'd get an Academy!
Thanks, Ken!
Loved them and their Western Series! They played sweet boys in their series and it’s so nice to see what Gentleman they became! Thank you Rob. Side note: Any chance you could get interviews with Linda Evans and Lee Majors would love to hear Big Valley stories! Especially ones about Barbara Stanwyick.
Thanks, SHE. Would love to have them both! I've been after Lee for years but he's in Texas and we do our shows at the Autry in LA. I am trying to set up a zoom now! Stay tuned.
Need to hear big Valley story.
Enjoyable; interesting to see behind-the-scenes flick about Butch Cassidy & SD Kid ... didn't know Bobby did so well in the business
Very nice, thanks!
That was great
That is so sad. I’m usually a hard ass but seeing him and his not speaking broke my heart.
AMEN 🙏 OXOXOX
Grew up watching The Rifleman, and had such a crush on Johnny Crawford. So sad that he passed away. May his memory be a blessing. ❤
Always such great guests! Love background information that you bring out. I hope for the best with Johnny but things like this is beyond understanding for me?❤
Good stuff! Thanks from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🧀🍻
Thanks, Mark. So...ya like westerns in the midwest. Good.
Great guys !!!!!!!!!
I hope he doing good for what he's going through. It's so darn sad this is happening to him not seems wrong and unfair. I really hope he doesn't suffer through this. This disease runs on my mother's side in the family.may God be with Johnny and all his Family.god bless them Lord.
Thank you, Darrell, and good health to you and your family, too.
@@AWordonWesterns Thank you and God Bless You.
So Sweet, to see, these two, very talented brothers, together was so wonderful. I loved johnny crawford, as mark, on the rifleman. And I loved to watch robert crawford, on laramie. Both great actors. Too see johnny, now in this state is so disheartening and I wish that this had not happened to him. I am glad the brothers have stayed close thru out their careers and I pray for them, both. God Bless them. We are all praying for you, johnny.🙏💜
Many thanks, Rob. I attended the recent two-day online fundraiser for Johnny. I was pleased by the reshowing of many of his non-Rifleman films and TV episodes, especially the 1970 Oscar-winning short The Resurrection of Broncho (sic) Billy and an episode of Branded. His musical achievements were also highlighted. Robert is also an actor whom I admire from his Laramie series. Nice to know more about his career. Many thanks, and let's continue to support them both. Thanks for providing the GoFundMe link.
Thanks, Arline. That was a fun weekend of screenings for Johnny.
@@AWordonWesterns It was indeed. Many thanks again, and stay safe.
Robert Crawford's and George Roy Hill's firsthand documentary account of Making of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid is just a wonderful gift, an historic time capsule to film fans.
Having been the studio historian for 20th Century-Fox for many years, I have to say that this documentary and the footage that actor Roddy McDowall shot on the original Planet of The Apes are just a couple of the best behind-the-scenes insights into 1960's film making you'll ever find. They certainly boosted the appeal of the respected DVD releases.
It's a shame George Roy Hill didn't get someone like Bobby to shoot the same for The Sting!
With Johnny and Bobby Crawford having such iconic childhood film careers, and Roddy being one of the few child actors to have an equally big career in adulthood, is extremely rare.
You find yourself constantly asking when watching Rob's channel, can you see years from now someone doing this kind of tribute for what child stars there are now, or for anybody -no, nor can I!
I Love This Channel,,, Simply The Best,,, Love'd Johnny Crawford!
Thanks, Biggy.
Rob, what a great episode. I've seen every making of, behind the scene, production that I could find on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid so I know for a fact I've seen the Emmy winning film. I didn't realize the writer and director was former child actor Robert Crawford. I also think the Sting is one of most unique brilliant films every made. It's this kind of knowledge and access that makes AWOW a Sunday morning treat and staple.
Thanks, Jim. Glad you enjoyed it.
What a wonderful video, Rob. The Crawford brothers are just so talented and such an important part of the Western genre. Johnny looks great and well connected as his brother explains so many things. The insight into Butch and Sundance is just great and it was great seeing Johnny enjoy the stories as well. Really great to see Johnny still has his skills with the rope, he still is very connected with what is going on around him. Thank you so much, Rob. Do take care, amigo.
Two really terrific young talents of the TV western's golden age.
Caught a Rifleman ep yesterday, one that featured Johnny and the great character actor Thomas Gomez. Johnny wonderfully portraying the innocence of youth to Gomez's treacherous heavy.
All ended well with Lucas coming to the rescue as we knew it would of course.
It's just too bad that life doesn't imitate art's inevitable happy endings as closely as we'd like it to.
God's speed, Johnny. We all wish you well.
AMEN 🙏 OXOXOX
Thomas Gomez's last acting job was an episode of Gunsmoke.. in it he plays a grandfather of the village family who shield a wounded Matt Dillion from bandits who would kill him....he has very few lines,is so thin he is almost unrecognizable,but still comes through with a memorable performance..he passed away before the show aired..It was titled "Hidalgo", and I seem to recall it was a two parter.It also starred Manuel Padilla Jr. as his grandson.You may remember him as young Jai on the"Tarzan" series with Ron Ely.
@@michaelmakes4883 Yeah, Gomez was one of those great character actors whose performances were always memorable, often standing out above the lead's.
Did a lot of Film Noir early in his Hollywood career, and being heavy, mostly *playing* heavies. But maybe his best performance was a highly sympathetic exception to that type casting, playing John Garfield's doomed brother in Force of Evil.
He was also excellent in *Phantom Lady", as the only police detective who believes in Ella Raines' wild crusade to clear her boss of murder..good lord,what a standout film!!! And his first film role was memorable as well..the psychopathic killer in the Sherlock Holmes WW2 flick "Voice of Terror". And don't forget "Key Largo"....and on and on..
@@hiramnoone Yes! He was terrific in FORCE OF EVIL, as was everyone in that noir classic.
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Thank you Rob for posting the "Go fund me" link. And thank you for continuing to post these great interviews. God bless you all!!
PS. I Donated !!
Good story today Rob but made me sad for Johnny
This is such a good video. It motivated me to finally get off my butt and donate to his GoFundMe. Thanks, Rob!
Thanks, TT. Johnny and his family are very much appreciative. So am I.
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Due to my work schedules in the 1960s, until quite recently I had never seen the TV series, Laramie, available on Starz. Catching a couple of episodes at a time, I completed the four seasons, while becoming a fan of Robert Fuller and the late John Smith. The only jarring effects came in season 2 with the unexplained absence of Hoagy Carmichael (then reappearing in an obvious left-over season one episode) and when Robert Crawford Jr. portraying Smith's young brother was rather quickly removed from the series. It made me wonder why Carmichael and Crawford left the show. Were they fired or merely opted out of their contracts?
Robert left to pursue other venues in entertainment, behind the camera as he says during this AWOW episode. Hoagy left because he could make much more money performing his music. I enjoyed them both on the show. I also like the LARAMIE character that Dennis Holmes played in seasons 3 & 4. Thanks, Thom.
@@AWordonWesterns Thanks for the info and I thank you, Rob, for keeping public interest in westerns alive.
Does anyone have an update on Johnny?
Yes, it's in the description, Cheryl.
Do you think we used enough dynamit butch