Burt Lancaster! Robert Duvall! Kevin Costner! A WORD ON WESTERNS
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2019
- World Champion Steer Roper Kenny Call became an actor in 1981 co-starring with Burt Lancaster in his last western, "Cattle Annie and Little Britches." Parts in "Silverado" and "Lonesome Dove" followed. How did it happen and what did Kenny learn? Find out as the Champ shares rollicking memories of working with these and other western legends in a knee-slapping interview. Recorded Jan 15, 2019.
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If there was ever a better western than Lonesome Dove I haven’t seen it. Augustus and Woodrow were the ultimate pair of cowboys.
Such a great movie.
You want it to never end.
Best western ever! ❤
"The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", starring Lee Marvin, John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart is THE best, the standard. Lonesome Dove is very good, but it doesn't compare.
Finally saw it about two months ago. I was surprised at how sad of a movie it is.
If Hollywood, or any town, would bring back well produced westerns, I would start watching movies again. Thanks for highlighting these actors on your channel. I gotta watch Silverado again.
Same goes for quality westerns on TV. They just don't make the kind I'd watch.
@@jozatexan1964 at least some old classics are available on tv, including over the air for free. I enjoy Have Gun, Will Travel, for the first time last year, for example.
If. You're better off watching the old classics and masterpieces. There's an awful lot of them. Just the other day, my boy and I saw Willi Wyler's The Westerner (1940), starring Coop and Walter. You know that, with rare exceptions, any Westerns Hollywood produces today will be anti-white propaganda.
Nicholas Stix, Uncensored
@Henry Coy - Henry Coy, if you have not seen Appaloosa, you are in for another treat.
@Henry Coy - Oh no, it is Ed Harris's masterpiece. In fact, if you watch clear through the end credits, Ed Harris also sings and sounds like a melodious Johnny Cash.
I worked on Bull Durham and in the industry it's the custom to give out "crew jackets" and when Mr. Costner found out the producer was going to get cheap nylon windbreakers, he sprung for leather and wool varsity jackets. Classy move and one I won't forget. Nice interview!
Mr. Call is a gifted story teller. He is funny to boot. I am sorry I missed this when it was first posted. Thanks Rob!
Kenny Call is one awesome man and cowboy. He headed up a local small cattle drive for some of his friends and neighbors in Acton, CA. Saved them a ton of money and stress as they were in Texas. All of the drovers in this dusk into dark drive were amazed at his ability to make his way in the dark over and through rough terrain. The missing cattle were delivered safe and sound back in their own pens. Kenny Call it was an honor to have shared a moment in your corner of the world!!!
Thanks for sharing, Bosslady.
Robert Duvall..my all time favorite..consummate talent
It's great seeing all these people Rob, and hearing some of the behind the scenes info!! Keep 'em Comin' Pardner!!
Fantastic. Loved this interview
GREAT interview and guest!!! Once again, fantastic stuff! Thanks Rob, for all these marvelous videos, all of us love to see these great old timers still around and kickin' and telling great stories!!
Rob, thank you for making these historical videos.. They are wonderful my friend. Jerry
Much appreciated, Jerry. Thanks.
Another incredible program. Wish I could have spent a day with Yak. Attended Ben Johnson's Pro-Celibrity rodeo in May of 1995.
No kidding, right!? Celebs don't have 'real' stuff attached to their name. It's all superficial, "save the whales" type junk.
"It's easier to turn a cowboy into an actor than an actor into a cowboy." - John Ford
My first real experience with the stage was playing trumpet in the pit orchestra. The musicians' job was a lot harder, and by the time we were 1/4 of the way into rehearsals, everyone in the orchestra knew the actors' cues and the actors' lines better than the actors did. I've always had a pretty low opinion of actors. And lately, I just wanna tell 'em all to STFU and strike a pose. But I love these old western actors, in particular the ones who were cowboys who were recruited to act, rather than the actors who had to learn horse-riding for the movies.
Some of the newer westerns is so obvious actually embarrassing.. they haven't been taught to ride horse well before making the film. Only thing I can think of is the director doesn't know the difference. Kevin Costner Tommy Lee Jones Sam Elliott Ben Johnson....these men can ride like the wind.
@@harrymills2770 🚩🏁
I may be late on the ball...but I will find them,sooner or later.I am very happy to find your channel,Rob...not a dull one in the bunch!
Thanks, TS.
Loved the interview miss the good old westerns. Grew up watching the old ones on TV during the 1950s.
I can’t say enough good things about your channel. It’s great just so much fun.
I got a chance to meet and jaw a little with Kenny back in the 70s at Oklahoma City when I was hauling horses. He was a little different then..... but he had to be !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
My great uncle, Marshall Miller, grew up with Yakima. They were lifelong friends until they passed.
This is one of my favorite interviews. I remember Kenny from his rodeo days, but didn’t realize he was so damned funny.
These guys could keep the average western fans like me for days. Thank you
Kevin Costner went to my high school. Always love a good western. I think most Americans love 'em, because not only is it our past, but a lot of us had family live through that past. My great grandfather was both Marshall as well as black smith in Dodge City Kansas in the 1870's and '80's. Civil War veteran too. Thank you for posting.
I love Kenny Call!! He is great! Such a natural!!
Rob, your videos are great fun and informative. I enjoyed this one and another one about Burt Lancaster who was one of my favorite actors. The stories about things that happened on the sets of movies really do make the movies and actors more real. Thanks for the memories your videos bring back from the past.
John Ford once said, “it is easier to turn a cowboy into an actor, than to turn an actor into a cowboy”.
How fun was this interview ... really enjoyed. Love hearing the stories of when western movies. There the bests ♥️😊👍
Thanks, Shelly, glad you enjoyed it!
Did I get it wrong? I think Mr. Call's point with the Burt Lancaster story was that he actually helped Kenny look better...not himself. Great stories! My buddy had an interesting little Burt Lancaster story he shared with me. His uncle lived in the Hollywood area for many years and would have little anecdotal experiences with stars & celebrities every so often. One day his uncle was shopping in a clothing store and ended up in line behind another gentleman at the checkout counter. The gentleman had purchased a tie and was having a devil of a time paying for it. He explained to the cashier that he never shopped and didn't have any cash but he thought he might have means of paying but didn't know how to use it. He was very apologetic and slightly embarrassed as he handed over his wallet and the clerk rifled through his credit cards. The man didn't know which, if any, were useful...nor how to use them. Between the clerk and my friend's uncle, a suitable card was found that worked and Burt Lancaster thanked them profusely for being so understanding of his ignorance and went on his way.
Wow. Thanks, dlh.
"Upstaging" means to draw attention to yourself and away from others, so I think Mr. Call used the wrong term.
Great pictures , stories , and remembrance. Golden memories.
I know I'm really late for this party-but, I'm so glad I stumbled in. Great fun hearing stories from a guy who sorta got "roped" into acting. Thanks, Rob, for sharing your genuine gut laugh and this interview.
Thanks, Sue. Kenny certainly can spin a tale!
I love these Western interviews....thank you Rob for keeping the Westerns alive. I wish there were more today. Because they're American, enough said....what an iconic statement. God Bless you all.
Thanks, Doug. More westerns are in production now. Yee ha!
If you can't have fun
Don't go.
Love it!
Lancaster Duvall Bronson and McQueen western legends icons
Love these videos especially this one. Thanks
Kenny had the look i dont think he was ever acting,he was just being himself, a true cowboy ! That was awesome!
i wish i could find a print of the painting of all those who participated in the ben johnson charity roping event. it was truly beautiful and really captured something very, very special.
It's a terrific painting done by the late, and very talented painter/sculpturer Jimmy Don Cox. I'll keep my eyes out for prints.
@@AWordonWesterns thank you. i greatly appreciate it. i could pick out johnny crawford and few others in the background.
Thank You Cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
About time for another good western Robert Duvall Kenny Kall Sam Elliot Tom Sellick the good guys of course it's to bad that Ben Johnson and Harry Carry Jr are not here to round it out
Right you are, Marc.
Burt Lancaster! My buddy! LoL Once I was working down by the railroad tracks all alone when suddenly, I had that sense of someone staring at me. I turned around & it was him leaning on the fence watching me work. I nodded & so did he! It was later when I even realized who that familiar face was!! It was Fantastic!
Where? Context, pls?
Love This Show...
Great guest and fun interview. Thanks Rob
Another delightful memory from the past. Love the behind the scenes info from your guests!
What a simply marvelous interview. You have a real knack for finding some of he best actors to interview, and this time Kenny, a real honest to God real cowboy. He covered a lot of ground including heavy hitters. Buck Taylor has such a rich history and it was good to hear his name come up. I was really glad hat Silverado came up. Silverado is one of my all time favorites. Kenny has really enjoyed a wonderful “second career” in great western films. Thank you once moore, Rob. Never stop.
VERY VERY GOOD ACTORS. LOVE ❤️ WESTERNS. THANK YOU 😊
Great interview... as are they all. My notifications show I'm way behind. Hondo and Wm. Wellman will be next up for me.
Fine portrait of Robert Duvall... I noticed your signature there. Where does your talent end?
You're a sharp-eyed viewer, Kut. Yep, that Robert Duvall portrait is one I did and have been selling prints. Although, I did give one to Bobby. Painting is a terrific hobby I wish I had more time for it. Thanks.
Back in the 90s Duvall and his wife bought The Rail Stop Restaurant in Fauquier County, The Plains, Va. It went from being a little hometown eatery where you could get an Omelet, Club Sandwich, a bowl of Chili and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich or other American diner fare for a reasonable price to fancy, foo foo and only Millionaires from neighboring Loudoun County can afford the place. It completely alienated the locals. Mr. Duvall however is known to be very friendly, approachable, charming and most gracious. He gives Tango Lessons at their Restaurant for $500 per 1/2 hour. He also donates a Lesson to any cause that asks him to. My ex-wife managed a Starbucks in a Barnes & Noble in Manassas VA and Mrs. Duvall, an avid reader, would shop books while Bob drank Espresso. He signed many napkins, pics etc for my wife over several visits. He loves to dine out. You can walk into most better restaurants in Northern Virginia, especially Italian & Barbecue joints, and see a pic of Robert Duvall arm in arm with the owner and family. It's really hard to not like the man. I think he is one of the absolutely most consummate actors of his day.
Great story, Bassman. You're right. Duvall LOVES to eat...steak, BBQ, I-talian, and is a very gracious host.
Great interview!! My ears perked up when I heard Kenny mention Kay Lenz of whom I've had a crush on since BREEZY, WHITE LINE FEVER, GREAT SCOUT AND CAT HOUSE THURSDAY and Rod Stewart's INFATUATION music video.....ruff..
Didn't know she was involved with Ben Johnson's charity rodeos which just further deepens my infatuation with her.
This is legendary stuff....thank you so much AWOW.
You're very welcome, Curt. Thanks.
Thanks for another great interview Rob.
That was really good ! Thank you
Thanks, Victor. Glad you liked it!
Another out standing interview 👍
Robert Duvall in lonesome dove is my favorite....
I don't have a favorite because I likem all but I enjoyed Mr Call very much.Simple man common as dirt I understand people like this...👍👍
Great show
Thanks Rob
Great interview 👍
Great interview! I' m going to watch all of the films he mentioned this week. Saw Johnny Crawford among the others in the picture of Ben Johnson's rodeo crew♥
Kenny Call is the real thing, a real cowboy!
Great video!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸
Because it's America. What a great answer.
I’ll never figure why more Western’s aren’t made when most people absolutely love them. Like anything I suppose. If it’s a good script it’ll be a good movie.
Westerns do NOT fit today's Hollywood Socialist/Communist/Pedo agenda. Rugged individualism need not apply. Hard truths and heroism need not apply. God and country... need not apply.
Love Burt Lancaster and Robert Duvall.
Absolutely love these.
Great video! thanks!
Thank you for these video's. It's really too bad that there are hardly any western movies anymore! I would love to see a Western about the Pony Express, how it came to be, the journey, and how it ended.
THE YOUNG RIDERS is the closest...so far. In one of his AWOW episodes Bill Wellman talks about appearing in an old, forgotten series called THE PONY EXPRESS where the lead didn't know how to ride! There's also an early Charlton Heston movie, the very fictional PONY EXPRESS (1953), with Heston as Buffalo Bill and Forrest Tucker as Wild Bill Hickok. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Mr. Word i love that bolo tie!!!!!!!
That was borrowed for the taping from Mr. Morgan Woodward!!
@@AWordonWesterns well i wondered cuase i saw him wearing one just like it.
That story he told was exactly told the way my Uncles in Texas would have told it.
Okay, I am at the point where I will be needing an intervention if you keep putting up this content, Rob. Amazing.
No intervention, John. You just need to go deeper!
@@AWordonWesterns "...deeper...must go deeper..." 😵
Kenny call is a great guy .Very down to earth.Thanks Rob .
Gr8!
Love that story! Your pants on fire. You wasn't very excited. And then he said that it wasn't my pants! Lol now that's a cowboy for you.
Love your channel! Unless my eyes deceive me in the one group picture it looks like Scotty in the back row, before he beamed up to space! 👍👍👍
Yep, it's James Doohan, but in 1991, after STAR TREK. Jimmy had a big RV that he drove to Ben's Pro-Celeb events and a bunch of us rode with him. A wonderful man.
Yes absolutely, I was thinking of Bonanza and several other westerns he had parts in during the 50’s and I believe early 60’s. Not as many as Deforest Kelly but like most outer space actors (please correct me if I’m off base here) of the 60’s on they cut their teeth on early westerns. As I known you’ve brought up in the past Gene Roddenberry’s name was all over western scripts in the 50’s. About the only reason I wish I still lived in Ca is the Autry Museum.
@@AWordonWesterns of course you probably know that James Doohan was wounded in D-Day as a Canadian. He never brought it up himself. Met him briefly in 1991 at a Star Trek convention, and he said his classic Scotty lines with a Russian accent, instead of Scottish. He had the audience in the palm of his hand.
Wat a combination I loved Lancaster Duvall costner McQueen And Bronson they are And were my idols for westerns brillant actors won’t be seen again the best of the best for me
I so love all that you do. Please do something on Dale Robertson.
Thanks, Barb. I am looking and will find people who worked with Dale and book them on the show.
@@AWordonWesterns thank you so much. I believe LQ Jones was one. Trying to think about those still alive. Here’s one for you. I watched a 1950 episode of the Lone Ranger and lo and behold James Arness played a deputy. I was born to late. Should of been born around their time.
Who in the world would give this a thumbs down. Some people are just sick
Thanks, Ron Jon. Some people just don't seem to like westerns!
Man i am loving this show i love hearing the stories,my brother was married to two producers sister,Bobby and Kevin Downes.I don't believe they ever did a western,but i was an extra in a movie with Randy Travis,mostly a sci fi thing but my nephew and i got to spend all day on the set and the make up gal was tremendous,she fixed up the lead gals leg,and i thought she had really hurt herself the name of that movie is ~THE VISITATION~ sorry not a western.Rob i would love an autographed photo of you to go with my western collection id you were so inclined.
What's your address, Sonny? I'll try and oblige.
Bless Your Western Heart!! Buck Taylor sent me one... :)
L.Q. Jones Pat Garret and Billy the Kid what a cast!!!
Listen to the song - "The Last Cowboy Song "
"Its America ain't it?" Not for much longer....
Good call.
I agree America is fading away!.
Burt took care of his people. Look at at how many movies he had Nick Cravat in. And that idea of alternating a pop flic to fund the next more serious flic. Good savvy for show business.
Fyi - Burt's last film was Field of Dreams (Moonlight Graham) with Costner, one of Costner's favorite memories of the film.
You are so right and what a fantastic bit of acting. A memorable short performance by Mr. Lancaster. I still get goose bumps every time I watch Field of Dreams!
Take us inside that charity group your guest was talking about sounds like a very fun out fit with all those personality's in one spot. Happy Trails
The moral is: "If it ain't your pant leg on fire, you don't have to do something about it."
Always Loved going to Ben Johnson's Pro-Celebrity !!
What a good ol boy.
Found a picture with you in it Rob!!
Whoa, Sonny! Tell me more.
Mr. Word, have you ever interviewed Jena Engstrom? She was active in the late 50s and early to mid 60s, and most of her acting credits were in Western TV shows like Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel. Just a thought. Please keep up the great work in your videos, we love them! Thanks.
That's a great idea, Alan. Do you have her contact info?
@@AWordonWesterns Sorry, no. Her shows still are aired on the the nostalgia channels, though, so she might be reachable through SAG, since they must be sending residual checks to her. Hope you get to talk to her.
Nice guy
I miss the hay day of westerns.. I miss all the old actors.. we still have these fellas along with a few more that have the ability to make an excellent western...
Cool
“America.” Nuff said. 🇺🇸
Great guest and interview, but far too short!
EVERY GOOD ACTOR
I really enjoy your show but wish you could extend them to twenty minutes. Just start getting into them and their over.
Mr Rob: I just discovered your site and have tried to listen to several of your interviews today, (Chris Mitchum, and BB and Janet Arness) but was really disappointed in the sound. Would love to see more videos… maybe a review and improvement of the sound could be added to your agenda??? I love the old westerns and the stories you offer; just needs better sound.
"I starred with Deborah Kerr in 'From Here to Eternity', ha ha ha ha ha."
"Cattle Annie and Little Britches", might have been Lancaster's last 'cowboy' film, but certainly not his has film. That came several years later in Tough Guys co-starring with Kirk Douglas.
And, even after TOUGH GUYS, Kirk made 8 or 9 more films. None a western, unfortunately. He made some great ones, though, in many genres.
Just down to Texan as you can get. I might but it ain't that hard to get the job done 😆
Joanne Woodward pull the Upstageing trick on me 😂
Has this program ever done any interviews with Native American Actors like Eddie Littlesky ? He has long been gone from this World but there are many actors out there ( Native American) that I’m sure would love to share there story’s but qqqwq
Excellent Rob are you looking at all my Western photos and my songs on Facebook
Well, Mr. Word, any books in the works? "A Word on Westerns, the Book"?
Everyone keeps asking that question, so, I've been thinking about one since we began doing these shows 7 years ago. The production/editing/talent booking, etc takes me 25-30 hours a week and we're getting 150,000-200,000 views a week on UA-cam. I'm not sure that a book would be worth taking a 6 month sabbatical from our series to transcribe interviews and write a book that might sell only 10,000 copies. It's something to consider, though. I'd certainly like to have one!! Thanks, Nicholas, for the comment.
Rob, I think you guys misunderstood Kenny; he was saying that Lancaster was putting Kenny in positions that upstaged Burt. Go back and listen to what Kenny was saying!!!
vince33x That’s exactly what Kenny was saying. He didn’t realize it was happening until much later. A lesson well learned.
Do ya have anything on Terrible" Robert max Terhune.. Max terhunes son .Max was Gene Autrys side kick many years ?
Howdy, Marvin. Sorry, we don't. It's hard to find people who worked with them. Max's son, Bob, was a working stuntman for many, many years. His Dad, Max "Alibi" Terhune was not Gene Autry's sidekick but part of The 3 Mesquiteers, a popular B western series at Republic Pictures (also Gene's studio) and later The Range Busters series at Monogram, using his puppet Elmer in both. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.
@@AWordonWesterns Thankyou for the reply.. im with ya on the sidekick part.. Mr Max would let me play with Elmer when we visited uncle Bob and Lilia in cottonwood az.. i enjoy your work and dont see any reason for youtube to bann ya lol.. This was when real was real.. These are tuff men n woman with whom you interview .. thanks again
I never, ever understood the popularity of Silverado among hardcore, older western fans.
I remember answering a post years ago as to what my three favorite westerns were. I listed Shane as #1. A kind soul responded, advising me that if Shane was my fav, then I just had to watch Silverado. I'd always avoided the movie because highlights of it just didn't do a thing for me. A couple years back I decided to watch it, mainly because Dennehy was in it. He was good, if course, but, imo, the movie overall was a dud. I still don't get how it's in western fans' top five.