Very nice tribute. Tim was probably my first crush, being about six years older than me. I used to watch Mickey Mouse Club et al at the local liquor store, which had a tv and I didn't at home. If you want to see Tim in The Swamp Fox, it's now being shown on You Tube. Sad to hear of his passing. R. I. P. Tim.
Thanks so much for commenting. It's always nice to hear from someone who remembers the Mickey Mouse Club and Tim Considine. I did find The Swamp Fox on UA-cam, and I was able to catch some of Tim's episodes. It was fun seeing him in a show that I missed out on all these years. Take care!
Tim was marvelous in the Swamp Fox, but who wouldn't be acting with Leslie Nielsen, whom this show made a star. After a thoroughly rollicking episode, Tim is killed, horrifying his fans, and he was a teenaged idol at the time. The death scene was brilliantly acted. Kudos to all.
I'm your age. I remember Tim Considine, Spin and Marty, and also, his brother , John, was in the movie, The Greatest Story Ever Told. Don't apologize for your tears. It's so beautiful to see love and friendship. I remember all of these films.
It was always great knowing that the actors who played Spin and Marty were very good friends in real life. In interviews Tim Considine and David Stollery always had such nice things to say about each other and each other’s accomplishments, particularly those following their acting careers. They were both fine performers and seemed like genuinely good and decent guys.
Thanks for the great comments! Yes, it was nice to know these two fine actors were friends over the years and collaborated in different projects. They meant so much to my generation. I hope David Stollery is well and happy with many good years ahead of him!
Just finished watching for the umpteenth time the hardy boys both the treasure series and the ghost series. These, along the the Annette series are great comforts to me in this old weird world. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And, you’re right, as we age it’s hard to see those who we essentially grew up with, pass away and slap us with our own mortality. I know this post is a couple of years ago but thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for commenting! This post seems to be having a resurgence for some reason, and I'm enjoying reading what everyone has to say. It is sad to lose all of these cultural touchstones like Tim and Annette. But they will always be alive to those of us who remember and love them. Take care, and happy viewing of the Disney classics!!
I discovered Tim Considine in My Three Sons. I was sad that he decided to leave the show after 5yrs. I wanted to watch more of his appearance in the later years of the show. Tim lived a very long life.
Yes, he did live a long life, which is a great blessing. And it seems he was able to accomplish quite a bit professionally, so it would appear that he fulfilled many of his dreams and goals. But he was always a good actor, and it would have been nice to see him continue in films and television so we could keep up with him and enjoy his performances. But at least he did come back for some things associated with Disney or My Three Sons. Thank you for the comments!
Very emotional and heartfelt tribute. I’m 62 and only know of Tim thru My Three Sons reruns which I still enjoy today but I understand your sadness in seeing the people you grew up watching pass on . Maybe it’s because they never seem to age watching the reruns. Anyhow wonderful tribute .
Thank you so much for the comment! It's true that these wonderful people never age for all of us who continue to watch the old shows and old movies. I relate to the old culture much more than the present.
Touching tribute my friend. Sorry for the loss of one of your favorite actors. May he live forever in your heart. You have me tearing up now!! Damn! Much love to you kind sir. 🖤😪
Thank you for this wonderful tribute. Spin and Marty was a place I could go and live the fantasy of having your own horse, pals, no parents, adventure and understanding adults that made you feel safe and loved. The old days disappearing indeed, how lucky we are to have lived in that time with a man like Walt Disney at the helm of our growing/learning via the screen.
Thank you so much for commenting! I'm so touched by the number of people who respond to this video and to the loss of Tim Considine just as I do: Losing an old friend. It was a great blessing to grow up during that time and those memories help me to keep going. Take care, my friend.
Tim was a fantastic guy and a friend of mine. He was a huge help and mentor to me when I was writing Masten Gregory's biography. He told me in our last phone conversation in late 2019 that he was Pele's lead photographer back in the 70s. He told me the URL ink to all of his photography which was was private that I would love to remember and revist.
Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your friendship with Tim! I remember reading about his association with Pele. Tim was such an accomplished and talented guy in so many fields. He was one child star who made a success of his life. I'm grateful for growing up when I did. Tim and David Stollery and so many others left us such wonderful memories.
Hi Mike....you and I are the same age. I was saddened a few days ago when I heard the news about Tim Considine. I was a daily viewer of the Mickey Mouse Club. "Meeska, mooska, mouseketeer...mouse cartoon time now is here." I was a big fan of Tim and his Hardy Boys and Spin and Marty shows. The Swamp Fox was shown on the Magical World of Disney. Tim played the nephew of Leslie Neilsen's revolutionary hero. Tim also did episodes of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Cheyenne, Bonanza and The Fugitive. You also mentioned the passing of Tommy Kirk who also had a huge presence at Disney. Kirk may have had a bigger impact on me because he was in the hugely successful films Old Yeller and Swiss Family Robinson. 60 years later I can still see those nasty pirates climbing up the cliffs towards the Swiss family compound. Also last April we lost original mouseketeer Johnny Crawford. that put a huge pit in my stomach. I still to this day watch The Rifleman almost everyday. The older we get the more the people and things we love fall away. Its hard but what can we do? I guess remember those with a smile and a deep appreciation for the pleasure they gave us all.
Thank you so much for this response. You and I share a lot of cultural history, so I'm very happy to know you. I felt the same way when Tommy Kirk and Johnny Crawford died, but I guess losing Tim was the final straw that really got to me. And it wasn't that long ago that Kevin "Moochie" Corcoran passed away, not to mention Annette and some of the Mouseketeers. You're right, though. The best thing to do is remember them and continue to enjoy the films, etc., that they gave to the world. I have all the seasons of Cheyenne, but there's a lot of episodes I haven't yet watched. I'll try to find the one Tim was on. The Rifleman is a terrific show, and always good to watch. Thanks again for watching my video. Take care!
@@grey1951 Mike, the episode of Cheyenne with Tim is called REPRIEVE and it features Connie Stevens. As you know, Connie played "Cricket" on Hawaiian Eye from 1959-1963 with Robert Conrad.OMG! Down the rabbit hole we go!
@@uncabuzz118 Thanks, Uncle Buzz. I found the name of the Cheyenne episode on IMDB and watched it last night. Excellent performances by Tim and Connie. Speaking of Hawaiian Eye, that is one series I never got a chance to see back when I was a kid, and I wish it was available on home video. At least, I've never found it. That's a rabbit hole I would be happy to get lost in!!
He was a fantastic actor. It’s unfortunate he’s gone, but he played various roles in films and television that we’ll get to continue to watch him in. My Three Sons is a fantastic show and Patton is a definite classic.
Jared, I'm glad to hear that you know about Tim Considine and his work. Thanks for commenting. I haven't seen Patton in many years, and I found a film clip of Tim's scene. Both he and George C. Scott are very impressive.
Heavy hitting video, Grey. Really appreciate your heartfelt words. I don’t know much about Tim, but just watched Paton again a couple of months ago and made the connection upon watching this tribute. What a great scene! I know how you feel. When Glen Campbell passed away a few years ago it really hit me hard. I could hardly listen to a song if his without breaking up. He was such an influence on me as a musician. When Ennio Morricone passed I had a similar experience. The iconic music on some of my most beloved films hit me like a wrecking ball. Mike, thank you for your wonderful ability to get us to stop, breath, and appreciate what we have. Stay gold my friend!
Thank you so much for your comments, your support, and for your friendship here on YT over these several years. It means a lot to me. Glen Campbell was an incredible artist, and I was also very sad when he passed. he made some great music over the span of his career. It's so hard to lose these people who have been a big part of our lives and cultural experience. The first time I ever felt that sense of loss was back in 1970 when Janis Joplin died. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Even more than when we lost JFK. When someone is that young, you just don't expect it. Now that my heroes are getting old, it doesn't make it any easier to see them leave this world. Such is the way of life. Take care, Jcrash. Always good to hear from you.
Thank you. Touching tribute. One of my favorite memories of Tim is from an interview he did when he said, nothing I have ever done since "Spin and Marty" has had any where near the impact that that show did. so true. Who would have guessed that so many of us would be connected by that long-ago serial. Aren't we the lucky ones.
Thank you so much for commenting. One thing I always loved about Tim and David Stollery was their respectful attitude toward the Spin & Marty legacy and all of the fans who still love the show. They were always very humble and down to earth about themselves and their careers. And yes, we are indeed the lucky ones!
Good guy for sure. I have seen many of the shows he was in. Even the show he was not in (read to the end) He is now with Annette, Jimmy and the rest of them. RIP Tim. Side note, I always thought Tim was in Knight Rider. I recently discovered it was his brother John.. LOL, Go figure.. BTW, Love the shirt!
Glad you like the shirt! I picked it up at a convention a few years ago. I'm guessing you are a dedicated Trek fan. Nice to hear from someone who remembers Tim Considine. I know his brother has also been in show business for a long time, and I wonder if they ever acted together.
Just watching Spin and Marty again Saw for the first time The Hardy Boys with Tim and Tommy. Very recently. And He plays the Swamp Foxes nephew. Love It! We are a Season 4 of My Three Sons. So Tim’s been a big part of my life these last few weeks. So glad a bought the Silver boxes when they were a reasonable price. I’m 67 this summer. I love the shows of the 40’s 50’s and early 60’s Keeping Walt in Disney on UA-cam is a great place to find the classics of Walt.
Thank you for commenting! So glad you've been enjoying Tim's work. I have the first two seasons of My Three Sons and want to get the rest of the years with Tim. I agree that keeping Walt in Disney is a terrific resource.
Really appreciated your heartfelt tribute, Mike. Of course The Mickey Mouse Club was a part of my childhood as well. Spin and Marty brought back such memories and especially The Hardy Boys because I had read so many of the books when I was in third and fourth grade. “M-I-C see you real soon K-E-Y why because we love you” is sticking in my mind the last few days.
Thanks for the comments, Roger. I also read the Hardy Boys books when I was a kid. Now I kind of wish I had kept them all! I rewatched the first season of Spin and Marty a few days ago and the song about the Triple R ranch that they sang around the campfire has been playing in my head ever since. Not that I'm complaining!
Hey Mike, Very touching tribute here. It's clear what he and others similarly of that time and even aesthetic mean to you. It really hits home for me what you said about the world we relate to from then disappearing, even though you and I grew up part of different generations...those feelings still resonate very much so here. It's like a part of us will always be part of that which was formative to our lives. I have heard of Spin & Marty though was only familiar with him by name. Never knew he did that Joni cover photo, so striking! Thanks for sharing this with us. -Carm
Thanks for watching and commenting, Carm. I admit I love the culture of films and music that I grew up with, maybe a little too much. There are many things from that era that I'm just now discovering; films I never saw and music I never heard before. So, what's "old" can still be "new". But there are a lot of things going on today that I get passionate about as well. For example, the new version of West Side Story. I had a negative attitude about it at first because i have such great love for the 1961 film. But I went to see the 2021 film and completely fell in love with it. Maybe there's hope for me after all!
This was very touching and heartfelt. I know what you mean about watching the world you knew and relate to disappearing. My kids and I watched Spin and Marty in reruns in the 1980's and LOVED it. I have been binge-watching it lately (got the cool DVD you show and loved Leonard Maltin's intros, didn't you? Very respectful and appreciative, not sarcastic or snarky as so many others seem to feel compelled to do). I truly loved that show and find that, even though it's intended for kids, it still has an excellent message about reaching out to outsiders and how to take the "chip" off your shoulder in order to make friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts in such a real way here. God bless you, my friend!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments! I agree with everything you said, especially about the important message the show conveyed about reaching out to outsiders, etc. Those messages and values are as important today as they were in the 1950s. Maybe even more, considering the craziness in today's world. Leonard Maltin was the perfect person to introduce these shows, because he's not just a critic, but also a fan who has a solid connection with the culture of that era. I hope someday the second and third seasons of Spin & Marty become available on physical media. We can always hope! Take care!
He was older than my mother by 5 years and I remember my mom always saying how handsome he was and she had a huge crush on him. I can see why. He was very handsome.
Thank you for commenting! I think your mother was one of literally millions of girls who had crushes on Tim Considine back then. Just as all the boys wanted to be like him because he was the epitome of "cool".
Nothing to apologize for, sir. A very heartfelt, very moving tribute to an 'old friend.' I'm 60, sir (and a film actor, too, but nowhere near an icon .. or anything else, for that matter), and mainly remember discovering MY THREE SONS in my high school years. The show I 'grew up with' was LEAVE IT TO BEAVER (RIP, Mr. Tony Dow). I knew of Mr. Considine from TMMC, but really became intrigued by his portrayal of eldest son, Mike Douglas, in the black-and-white years (sans his swan song color episode cameo) when NICK AT NITE premiered the MTS 1960-1965 episodes. I'd never known about Bub before that, or how the in color episodes were able to employ b + w flashbacks. Anyway, Tim became my favorite son, and I wish he had continued. I've learned - to the best of my recollection - that Mr. Considine decided that he'd like to try his hand at directing MTS, but received a thumbs-down from the higher-ups, and in turn, parted ways. Do you, sir, know of the exact circumstances that led to Tim's departure? Thank you again for this well-deserved tribute, and may Mr. Tim Considine (1940-2022) rest in eternal peace. - 'Drive-In' Dave Lounder
Thank you so much for the great comments! It's always nice to hear from people who appreciate these movies & TV shows from the past. I also loved Leave It To Beaver and it was very sad to lose Tony Dow. He was a fine actor as well as a talented sculptor. I'm afraid I don't know any more than you do about why Tim Considine left My Three Sons after five years. But I've also heard that he wanted to try directing and wasn't given the chance by the show's producers. So, it's quite possible that was the primary reason. It's also possible that he was anxious to try other areas besides acting, which he did with great success. He only did a handful of acting gigs after leaving MTS. I've listened to some of his interviews, but I don't know that much about his personal life and why he made some of the choices he made. I kind of wish there had been an autobiography, but he may have wanted to keep his privacy. I'm just grateful that so much of his work is available to see. Thanks again for watching my video. Take care!
That culture ain't going nowhere, I'm 27 years old and live to keep the 1950s alive. I just discovered Spin and Marty a few months ago and it has been just as much a blessing to me as it was to y'all back then. When I watch the show it takes me back to my childhood at summer camp, boyhood, and innocence it's a good feeling. I've also started my own Spin and Marty collection. I've got all 3 seasons on dvd, the original record, photographs, a replica Tshirt and more and more original comics by the day. I'll post a UA-cam video of it once it's complete. God bless and best wishes!
Hey, thank you so much for the great comments! I'm happy to know someone who appreciates the good things about 1950's culture. There are plenty of people who love to criticize that era and its values, so it's nice to hear someone so young say something positive. That sounds like quite a collection, and I look forward to seeing your video. I just subbed to your channel. I have the first season of Spin and Marty and would love to find the other two seasons as well. Tim Considine was a terrific actor and still a big cultural hero of mine. And so is David Stollery. Thanks again!
@@grey1951 I'd love to get the other series on DVD, too. When you find them, will you share? I know "Keeping Walt in Disney" has them on UA-cam, which helps, but gee, wouldn't it be nice to have Disney produce them with some cool extras?
Your collection sounds terrific! If you ever come across the sheet music for the Triple R song and Good Night Little Wrangler, I'd love to hear about it. Looking forward to seeing your collection on YT soon! ;-) God bless you, friend!
@@karennoske3008 Thank you for the heads up on Keeping Walt in Disney!! I wasn't aware of this channel until now. So glad I can catch up with Spin & Marty and many other Disney titles that I remember from the old days, as well as some I never saw. 😃
@@grey1951 I have to warn you, though, you'll be busy for MONTHS catching up. I watched "Atta Girl, Kelly" and cried for joy, having not seen it for eons, as well as the 2 Moochie specials (Little League and Pop Warner Football). Both of them are stellar and so much fun!
Thanks for the great video. Sorry for the loss of your friend! It's difficult, I know. I remember My Three Sons very well when I was a kid. An iconic series.
Thank you so much for commenting! It's hard to see my generation of actors/actresses, musicians leaving this world. At least we can continue to enjoy them on home video. Take care!
I just saw the swam fox this week on u-tube and Tim was the only reason I watched my 3 sons thank you for this and I had no ideal he was the guy in Patton again thank you
Thanks for commenting! I remember going to see Patton when it came to theaters in 1970, and I didn't realize that was Tim Considine in that scene until sometime later. He was so good in the scene!
Hey Mike. Sorry to hear that one of your favorite actors died. However, as you have pointed out, he leaves a legacy that will live on with your generation and maybe people younger will discover him and get into him as well. Patton is one of my favorite movies and I remember that scene where George C. Scott says something like"You're nothing but a godamn coward." And says something about putting him in the front lines. My mother remembered that that incident actually happened with Patton and it tarnished him a bit in how he treated soldiers. I know Eddie Van Halen didn't die in his 80's but he's one of the people I truly miss because he was so incredibly talented and could offer more if he had lived on. I have a hard time, in a sense, accepting that's he's dead. I did a stream I think on the day he died about him where I think just played around with my guitar in tribute to him. I'm honored that you share such information with us and tell us about things we would have been left in the dark about if it wasn't for you. R.I.P.
Thanks so much for the great comments, Brian. I didn't know you were such a dedicated fan of Eddie Van Halen. He really was a terrific guitar player, and it was very sad when he died so young. I know how you must feel losing one of your music heroes. It's not easy to accept it sometimes. The scene from Patton with Tim Considine is on UA-cam. Just search out Tim Considine Patton and you'll find it. I haven't seen that film since it first came out. General Patton must have been a real piece of work!
This tribute is a wonderful thing to do for Tim Considine! Those of us who remember him are the lucky ones. I never missed an episode of "My Three Sons," until he left, and then I didn't watch the show again. You mentioned that he wrote books, he also co-wrote a script with his brother John, for a "Combat" episode, another one of my favorite 60s shows.
Very nice video Mike. This represents very early childhood memories for me. I remember the Mike character on “My Three Sons”, (although I didn’t know the name of the actor) - and then he wasn’t on the show anymore, which I found to be rather strange and confusing. I remember the years in which Ernie was on the show much more because I was a bit older. Very cool that he took the cover photo for Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” album!
Hi Thomas. Nice to hear from you! I don't think I missed a single episode of My Three Sons during its entire run. It was 12 years, I believe. My favorite episodes were the first few years, though. Tim Considine was a very talented guy who accomplished quite a bit in his life. And I know it sounds weird, but he did seem like an old friend from childhood. Lots of good memories.
Mike I remember Spin & Marty, but never watched that segment much (I was too addicted to cartoons in those days). But I certainly remember Tim Considine from other things. I had forgotten that was him in that PATTON scene! ---I understand the emotional attachment many of us feel for actors we knew from our youth. Tim had an older brother, John, also an actor who I saw in some COMBAT! episodes. He closely resembled Tim and he was very good as well.
Yes, I do know that John and Tim were brothers. John is still living at the age of 87. He was in quite a few films and TV shows over the years. There was such an innocence about Spin and Marty. Well, that goes for anything that came from Disney in those days. Tim represented the cool kid that I always wanted to be. But he was still likeable. Sort of like everyone's big brother. I'm glad he made a successful, happy life for himself. I feel the same way about David Stollery, who knew at a young age that he didn't want to continue as an actor and went on to great success. Not all child actors have been so fortunate.
@@grey1951 It's the innocence that gets you, isn't it? They'd never make such a simple, sweet, funny story like this these days it seems. I love the characters of Freddie and Ambitious...what cute kids and simple, genuine emotions and incidents. I loved that they let Tim C. have his braces on for the first season. I'll bet a lot of kids felt better about their braces once they saw Spin wearing them!
@@karennoske3008 Yes, it was a good idea for Tim to have his braces on in the show, and I can imagine how that must have affected the kids who also had them. The character of Freddie was very well-conceived, because he was shown to be homesick and afraid. I also love the fact that the show allowed boys to cry. That was one of the best things they included.
@@grey1951 Agreed! I'll bet a lot of boys identified with sweet little guys like him, even if they did want to be more like Spin! (Or Al! Man, that kid could really ride a horse!). ;-)
When we lose a celebrity that we pretty much grew up with we cannot help but think of our own mortality as well. I cried when Prince passed away, not sure why at the time because I do like some of his music, I wasn't a big fan like I am of Paul McCartney's. But when I think about it Prince was close to my age and his music was a big part of my teenage years. So, I can relate to what you are going through. A nice tribute Mike.
Thank so much for the comments, Harry. When Janis Joplin died in 1970, I was a wreck. She meant an awful lot to me. That was the first time I ever shed tears over a celebrity. At the time I was only 19, but it made me think about how easily life can slip away. Tim Considine lived a long life, and I'm thankful for that. If only Janis had lived to be a rebellious old lady!
I remember "Swamp Fox" ! (I was born in 1949.) It was one of the Disney dramas based on an historical character from American history, Francis Marion. Francis Marion was an American patriot from the Carolina's during the Revolutionary War and his real life story and exploits are similar to those of the character in the movie "The Patriot". and I remember this from more than 60 years ago....
Thank you so much for this information, and I apologize for the delay in responding. Now I REALLY want to see Swamp Fox! Can't believe I managed to miss it back in the old days, because I rarely missed the Disney TV shows.
Tim was great in the quality show the Swamp Fox series about patriot Francis Marion & his men in South Carolina , which was quite an extensive series with Leslie Nielsen! You can find the series on UA-cam. Tim played Swamp Fox’s nephew !
I loved watching Spin and Marty back in the 50's and I watched it not to long ago on the Disney Channel. I believe it was missing some segments though.
Hi Dave, and thank you for the comment. Sorry I missed seeing it until now. I remember when all three seasons of Spin and Marty were shown on the Disney Channel. It was quite a while ago, and I don't get that channel anymore. Maybe they did edit out some chapters, I don't know. It would be great if Disney would release seasons 2 & 3 on home video. Take care!
@@daveking6725 I haven't seen that film, so, no. But recently I rewatched MASK with Cher. I never realized that Harry Carey, Jr. was one of the bikers in the film! I guess I didn't recognize him when I first saw it. He was a terrific actor, and so good in Spin and Marty.
i knew that i knew him....my 3 sons..... loved the character he portrayed. in the spin&marty, i felt he really gave a performance...not reading the lines
Thank you for the comment! I agree that Tim's acting was so natural that he didn't seem to be playing a character, but just being himself. Same with David Stollery. They worked well together.
Curious. This guy has adopted the same overall look as Matt Zoller Seitz and a number of others. I wonder if there was an ur-spokesman who popularized that look originally.
I still like to watch all these old programs because they are so wholesome!
I feel the same way about these old shows. It's nice to be able to go back in time and remember how things were. Thank you for commenting!
Very nice tribute. Tim was probably my first crush, being about six years older than me. I used to watch Mickey Mouse Club et al at the local liquor store, which had a tv and I didn't at home. If you want to see Tim in The Swamp Fox, it's now being shown on You Tube. Sad to hear of his passing. R. I. P. Tim.
Thanks so much for commenting. It's always nice to hear from someone who remembers the Mickey Mouse Club and Tim Considine. I did find The Swamp Fox on UA-cam, and I was able to catch some of Tim's episodes. It was fun seeing him in a show that I missed out on all these years. Take care!
Tim was marvelous in the Swamp Fox, but who wouldn't be acting with Leslie Nielsen, whom this show made a star. After a thoroughly rollicking episode, Tim is killed, horrifying his fans, and he was a teenaged idol at the time. The death scene was brilliantly acted. Kudos to all.
I'm your age. I remember Tim Considine, Spin and Marty, and also, his brother , John, was in the movie, The Greatest Story Ever Told. Don't apologize for your tears. It's so beautiful to see love and friendship. I remember all of these films.
Thank you for the lovely comments! Always happy to meet another Tim Considine fan!!
It was always great knowing that the actors who played Spin and Marty were very good friends in real life. In interviews Tim Considine and David Stollery always had such nice things to say about each other and each other’s accomplishments, particularly those following their acting careers. They were both fine performers and seemed like genuinely good and decent guys.
Thanks for the great comments! Yes, it was nice to know these two fine actors were friends over the years and collaborated in different projects. They meant so much to my generation. I hope David Stollery is well and happy with many good years ahead of him!
Just finished watching for the umpteenth time the hardy boys both the treasure series and the ghost series. These, along the the Annette series are great comforts to me in this old weird world. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And, you’re right, as we age it’s hard to see those who we essentially grew up with, pass away and slap us with our own mortality. I know this post is a couple of years ago but thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for commenting! This post seems to be having a resurgence for some reason, and I'm enjoying reading what everyone has to say. It is sad to lose all of these cultural touchstones like Tim and Annette. But they will always be alive to those of us who remember and love them. Take care, and happy viewing of the Disney classics!!
I discovered Tim Considine in My Three Sons. I was sad that he decided to leave the show after 5yrs. I wanted to watch more of his appearance in the later years of the show. Tim lived a very long life.
Yes, he did live a long life, which is a great blessing. And it seems he was able to accomplish quite a bit professionally, so it would appear that he fulfilled many of his dreams and goals. But he was always a good actor, and it would have been nice to see him continue in films and television so we could keep up with him and enjoy his performances. But at least he did come back for some things associated with Disney or My Three Sons. Thank you for the comments!
Loved all the shows Tim Considine was in, all the mouseketeers were favorite rolemodel images for me as I grew up!!!
I agree. Tim was a great role model for kids in those shows. Thanks for the comment!
Very emotional and heartfelt tribute. I’m 62 and only know of Tim thru My Three Sons reruns which I still enjoy today but I understand your sadness in seeing the people you grew up watching pass on . Maybe it’s because they never seem to age watching the reruns. Anyhow wonderful tribute .
Thank you so much for the comment! It's true that these wonderful people never age for all of us who continue to watch the old shows and old movies. I relate to the old culture much more than the present.
Touching tribute my friend. Sorry for the loss of one of your favorite actors. May he live forever in your heart. You have me tearing up now!! Damn! Much love to you kind sir. 🖤😪
Thank you for the comment, Mr. Dark. I didn't mean to make you cry as well. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Take care!
Thank you for this wonderful tribute. Spin and Marty was a place I could go and live the fantasy of having your own horse, pals, no parents, adventure and understanding adults that made you feel safe and loved. The old days disappearing indeed, how lucky we are to have lived in that time with a man like Walt Disney at the helm of our growing/learning via the screen.
Thank you so much for commenting! I'm so touched by the number of people who respond to this video and to the loss of Tim Considine just as I do: Losing an old friend. It was a great blessing to grow up during that time and those memories help me to keep going. Take care, my friend.
Tim was a fantastic guy and a friend of mine. He was a huge help and mentor to me when I was writing Masten Gregory's biography. He told me in our last phone conversation in late 2019 that he was Pele's lead photographer back in the 70s. He told me the URL ink to all of his photography which was was private that I would love to remember and revist.
Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your friendship with Tim! I remember reading about his association with Pele. Tim was such an accomplished and talented guy in so many fields. He was one child star who made a success of his life. I'm grateful for growing up when I did. Tim and David Stollery and so many others left us such wonderful memories.
Hi Mike....you and I are the same age. I was saddened a few days ago when I heard the news about Tim Considine. I was a daily viewer of the Mickey Mouse Club. "Meeska, mooska, mouseketeer...mouse cartoon time now is here." I was a big fan of Tim and his Hardy Boys and Spin and Marty shows. The Swamp Fox was shown on the Magical World of Disney. Tim played the nephew of Leslie Neilsen's revolutionary hero. Tim also did episodes of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Cheyenne, Bonanza and The Fugitive. You also mentioned the passing of Tommy Kirk who also had a huge presence at Disney. Kirk may have had a bigger impact on me because he was in the hugely successful films Old Yeller and Swiss Family Robinson. 60 years later I can still see those nasty pirates climbing up the cliffs towards the Swiss family compound. Also last April we lost original mouseketeer Johnny Crawford. that put a huge pit in my stomach. I still to this day watch The Rifleman almost everyday. The older we get the more the people and things we love fall away. Its hard but what can we do? I guess remember those with a smile and a deep appreciation for the pleasure they gave us all.
Thank you so much for this response. You and I share a lot of cultural history, so I'm very happy to know you. I felt the same way when Tommy Kirk and Johnny Crawford died, but I guess losing Tim was the final straw that really got to me. And it wasn't that long ago that Kevin "Moochie" Corcoran passed away, not to mention Annette and some of the Mouseketeers. You're right, though. The best thing to do is remember them and continue to enjoy the films, etc., that they gave to the world. I have all the seasons of Cheyenne, but there's a lot of episodes I haven't yet watched. I'll try to find the one Tim was on. The Rifleman is a terrific show, and always good to watch. Thanks again for watching my video. Take care!
@@grey1951 Mike, the episode of Cheyenne with Tim is called REPRIEVE and it features Connie Stevens. As you know, Connie played "Cricket" on Hawaiian Eye from 1959-1963 with Robert Conrad.OMG! Down the rabbit hole we go!
@@uncabuzz118 Thanks, Uncle Buzz. I found the name of the Cheyenne episode on IMDB and watched it last night. Excellent performances by Tim and Connie. Speaking of Hawaiian Eye, that is one series I never got a chance to see back when I was a kid, and I wish it was available on home video. At least, I've never found it. That's a rabbit hole I would be happy to get lost in!!
He was a fantastic actor. It’s unfortunate he’s gone, but he played various roles in films and television that we’ll get to continue to watch him in. My Three Sons is a fantastic show and Patton is a definite classic.
Jared, I'm glad to hear that you know about Tim Considine and his work. Thanks for commenting. I haven't seen Patton in many years, and I found a film clip of Tim's scene. Both he and George C. Scott are very impressive.
Just lovedTim Considine. RIP, “Spin.”❤
Thank you!
Great Tribute video to Tim and Telling us about his history and his catalogue of tv and movies he was in. 👍🏻
Thanks for watching, Mike! Take care!
Thank you for this video. I loved Spin and Marty! I also remember Tim on My Three Sons, and Patton.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Heavy hitting video, Grey. Really appreciate your heartfelt words. I don’t know much about Tim, but just watched Paton again a couple of months ago and made the connection upon watching this tribute. What a great scene! I know how you feel. When Glen Campbell passed away a few years ago it really hit me hard. I could hardly listen to a song if his without breaking up. He was such an influence on me as a musician. When Ennio Morricone passed I had a similar experience. The iconic music on some of my most beloved films hit me like a wrecking ball. Mike, thank you for your wonderful ability to get us to stop, breath, and appreciate what we have. Stay gold my friend!
Thank you so much for your comments, your support, and for your friendship here on YT over these several years. It means a lot to me. Glen Campbell was an incredible artist, and I was also very sad when he passed. he made some great music over the span of his career. It's so hard to lose these people who have been a big part of our lives and cultural experience. The first time I ever felt that sense of loss was back in 1970 when Janis Joplin died. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Even more than when we lost JFK. When someone is that young, you just don't expect it. Now that my heroes are getting old, it doesn't make it any easier to see them leave this world. Such is the way of life. Take care, Jcrash. Always good to hear from you.
Thank you. Touching tribute. One of my favorite memories of Tim is from an interview he did when he said, nothing I have ever done since "Spin and Marty" has had any where near the impact that that show did.
so true. Who would have guessed that so many of us would be connected by that long-ago serial. Aren't we the lucky ones.
Thank you so much for commenting. One thing I always loved about Tim and David Stollery was their respectful attitude toward the Spin & Marty legacy and all of the fans who still love the show. They were always very humble and down to earth about themselves and their careers. And yes, we are indeed the lucky ones!
Good guy for sure. I have seen many of the shows he was in. Even the show he was not in (read to the end) He is now with Annette, Jimmy and the rest of them. RIP Tim. Side note, I always thought Tim was in Knight Rider. I recently discovered it was his brother John.. LOL, Go figure.. BTW, Love the shirt!
Glad you like the shirt! I picked it up at a convention a few years ago. I'm guessing you are a dedicated Trek fan. Nice to hear from someone who remembers Tim Considine. I know his brother has also been in show business for a long time, and I wonder if they ever acted together.
Just watching Spin and Marty again
Saw for the first time The Hardy Boys with Tim and Tommy. Very recently.
And He plays the Swamp Foxes nephew. Love It!
We are a Season 4 of My Three Sons. So Tim’s been a big part of my life these last few weeks.
So glad a bought the Silver boxes when they were a reasonable price.
I’m 67 this summer. I love the shows of the 40’s 50’s and early 60’s
Keeping Walt in Disney on UA-cam is a great place to find the classics of Walt.
Thank you for commenting! So glad you've been enjoying Tim's work. I have the first two seasons of My Three Sons and want to get the rest of the years with Tim. I agree that keeping Walt in Disney is a terrific resource.
Really appreciated your heartfelt tribute, Mike. Of course The Mickey Mouse Club was a part of my childhood as well. Spin and Marty brought back such memories and especially The Hardy Boys because I had read so many of the books when I was in third and fourth grade. “M-I-C see you real soon K-E-Y why because we love you” is sticking in my mind the last few days.
Thanks for the comments, Roger. I also read the Hardy Boys books when I was a kid. Now I kind of wish I had kept them all! I rewatched the first season of Spin and Marty a few days ago and the song about the Triple R ranch that they sang around the campfire has been playing in my head ever since. Not that I'm complaining!
Hey Mike, Very touching tribute here. It's clear what he and others similarly of that time and even aesthetic mean to you. It really hits home for me what you said about the world we relate to from then disappearing, even though you and I grew up part of different generations...those feelings still resonate very much so here. It's like a part of us will always be part of that which was formative to our lives.
I have heard of Spin & Marty though was only familiar with him by name. Never knew he did that Joni cover photo, so striking! Thanks for sharing this with us. -Carm
Thanks for watching and commenting, Carm. I admit I love the culture of films and music that I grew up with, maybe a little too much. There are many things from that era that I'm just now discovering; films I never saw and music I never heard before. So, what's "old" can still be "new". But there are a lot of things going on today that I get passionate about as well. For example, the new version of West Side Story. I had a negative attitude about it at first because i have such great love for the 1961 film. But I went to see the 2021 film and completely fell in love with it. Maybe there's hope for me after all!
This was very touching and heartfelt. I know what you mean about watching the world you knew and relate to disappearing. My kids and I watched Spin and Marty in reruns in the 1980's and LOVED it. I have been binge-watching it lately (got the cool DVD you show and loved Leonard Maltin's intros, didn't you? Very respectful and appreciative, not sarcastic or snarky as so many others seem to feel compelled to do). I truly loved that show and find that, even though it's intended for kids, it still has an excellent message about reaching out to outsiders and how to take the "chip" off your shoulder in order to make friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts in such a real way here. God bless you, my friend!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comments! I agree with everything you said, especially about the important message the show conveyed about reaching out to outsiders, etc. Those messages and values are as important today as they were in the 1950s. Maybe even more, considering the craziness in today's world. Leonard Maltin was the perfect person to introduce these shows, because he's not just a critic, but also a fan who has a solid connection with the culture of that era. I hope someday the second and third seasons of Spin & Marty become available on physical media. We can always hope! Take care!
He was older than my mother by 5 years and I remember my mom always saying how handsome he was and she had a huge crush on him. I can see why. He was very handsome.
Thank you for commenting! I think your mother was one of literally millions of girls who had crushes on Tim Considine back then. Just as all the boys wanted to be like him because he was the epitome of "cool".
Nothing to apologize for, sir. A very heartfelt, very moving tribute to an 'old friend.' I'm 60, sir (and a film actor, too, but nowhere near an icon .. or anything else, for that matter), and mainly remember discovering MY THREE SONS in my high school years. The show I 'grew up with' was LEAVE IT TO BEAVER (RIP, Mr. Tony Dow). I knew of Mr. Considine from TMMC, but really became intrigued by his portrayal of eldest son, Mike Douglas, in the black-and-white years (sans his swan song color episode cameo) when NICK AT NITE premiered the MTS 1960-1965 episodes. I'd never known about Bub before that, or how the in color episodes were able to employ b + w flashbacks. Anyway, Tim became my favorite son, and I wish he had continued. I've learned - to the best of my recollection - that Mr. Considine decided that he'd like to try his hand at directing MTS, but received a thumbs-down from the higher-ups, and in turn, parted ways. Do you, sir, know of the exact circumstances that led to Tim's departure? Thank you again for this well-deserved tribute, and may Mr. Tim Considine (1940-2022) rest in eternal peace. - 'Drive-In' Dave Lounder
Thank you so much for the great comments! It's always nice to hear from people who appreciate these movies & TV shows from the past. I also loved Leave It To Beaver and it was very sad to lose Tony Dow. He was a fine actor as well as a talented sculptor. I'm afraid I don't know any more than you do about why Tim Considine left My Three Sons after five years. But I've also heard that he wanted to try directing and wasn't given the chance by the show's producers. So, it's quite possible that was the primary reason. It's also possible that he was anxious to try other areas besides acting, which he did with great success. He only did a handful of acting gigs after leaving MTS. I've listened to some of his interviews, but I don't know that much about his personal life and why he made some of the choices he made. I kind of wish there had been an autobiography, but he may have wanted to keep his privacy. I'm just grateful that so much of his work is available to see. Thanks again for watching my video. Take care!
Another part of my childhood gone. It seems it's happening a lot lately. Very sad indeed. Nice tribute Mike.
Believe me, I know how you feel, my friend. Thanks for watching and commenting.
That he photographed Joni Mitchell for her album cover “ Blue” is amazing,a little known nugget about his talent.
I know, right? I never knew until recently that he was a successful photographer. A very talented gentleman.
That culture ain't going nowhere, I'm 27 years old and live to keep the 1950s alive. I just discovered Spin and Marty a few months ago and it has been just as much a blessing to me as it was to y'all back then. When I watch the show it takes me back to my childhood at summer camp, boyhood, and innocence it's a good feeling. I've also started my own Spin and Marty collection. I've got all 3 seasons on dvd, the original record, photographs, a replica Tshirt and more and more original comics by the day. I'll post a UA-cam video of it once it's complete. God bless and best wishes!
Hey, thank you so much for the great comments! I'm happy to know someone who appreciates the good things about 1950's culture. There are plenty of people who love to criticize that era and its values, so it's nice to hear someone so young say something positive. That sounds like quite a collection, and I look forward to seeing your video. I just subbed to your channel. I have the first season of Spin and Marty and would love to find the other two seasons as well. Tim Considine was a terrific actor and still a big cultural hero of mine. And so is David Stollery. Thanks again!
@@grey1951 I'd love to get the other series on DVD, too. When you find them, will you share? I know "Keeping Walt in Disney" has them on UA-cam, which helps, but gee, wouldn't it be nice to have Disney produce them with some cool extras?
Your collection sounds terrific! If you ever come across the sheet music for the Triple R song and Good Night Little Wrangler, I'd love to hear about it. Looking forward to seeing your collection on YT soon! ;-) God bless you, friend!
@@karennoske3008 Thank you for the heads up on Keeping Walt in Disney!! I wasn't aware of this channel until now. So glad I can catch up with Spin & Marty and many other Disney titles that I remember from the old days, as well as some I never saw. 😃
@@grey1951 I have to warn you, though, you'll be busy for MONTHS catching up. I watched "Atta Girl, Kelly" and cried for joy, having not seen it for eons, as well as the 2 Moochie specials (Little League and Pop Warner Football). Both of them are stellar and so much fun!
I remember and loved all the messages you spoke of
Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the great video. Sorry for the loss of your friend! It's difficult, I know. I remember My Three Sons very well when I was a kid. An iconic series.
Thank you so much for commenting! It's hard to see my generation of actors/actresses, musicians leaving this world. At least we can continue to enjoy them on home video. Take care!
I'm 79 and remember it like it was yesterday. Just watched the story about Darlene Gillespie. Great memories.
Thank you for commenting. Darlene is another iconic figure for me. I hope she is doing well.
I have that Spin and Marty box as well... We will sing the Triple R song on the farm sometimes to each other.
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I just saw the swam fox this week on u-tube and Tim was the only reason I watched my 3 sons thank you for this and I had no ideal he was the guy in Patton again thank you
Thanks for commenting! I remember going to see Patton when it came to theaters in 1970, and I didn't realize that was Tim Considine in that scene until sometime later. He was so good in the scene!
Hey Mike. Sorry to hear that one of your favorite actors died. However, as you have pointed out, he leaves a legacy that will live on with your generation and maybe people younger will discover him and get into him as well. Patton is one of my favorite movies and I remember that scene where George C. Scott says something like"You're nothing but a godamn coward." And says something about putting him in the front lines. My mother remembered that that incident actually happened with Patton and it tarnished him a bit in how he treated soldiers. I know Eddie Van Halen didn't die in his 80's but he's one of the people I truly miss because he was so incredibly talented and could offer more if he had lived on. I have a hard time, in a sense, accepting that's he's dead. I did a stream I think on the day he died about him where I think just played around with my guitar in tribute to him. I'm honored that you share such information with us and tell us about things we would have been left in the dark about if it wasn't for you. R.I.P.
Thanks so much for the great comments, Brian. I didn't know you were such a dedicated fan of Eddie Van Halen. He really was a terrific guitar player, and it was very sad when he died so young. I know how you must feel losing one of your music heroes. It's not easy to accept it sometimes. The scene from Patton with Tim Considine is on UA-cam. Just search out Tim Considine Patton and you'll find it. I haven't seen that film since it first came out. General Patton must have been a real piece of work!
This tribute is a wonderful thing to do for Tim Considine! Those of us who remember him are the lucky ones. I never missed an episode of "My Three Sons," until he left, and then I didn't watch the show again. You mentioned that he wrote books, he also co-wrote a script with his brother John, for a "Combat" episode, another one of my favorite 60s shows.
Thank you for commenting! I didn't know about Tim and his brother writing that Combat episode. Tim was certainly a talented, versatile gentleman.
Hey Mike, this is Frank Smith and another great video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Frank! Always good to hear from you!
Very nice video Mike. This represents very early childhood memories for me. I remember the Mike character on “My Three Sons”, (although I didn’t know the name of the actor) - and then he wasn’t on the show anymore, which I found to be rather strange and confusing. I remember the years in which Ernie was on the show much more because I was a bit older. Very cool that he took the cover photo for Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” album!
Hi Thomas. Nice to hear from you! I don't think I missed a single episode of My Three Sons during its entire run. It was 12 years, I believe. My favorite episodes were the first few years, though. Tim Considine was a very talented guy who accomplished quite a bit in his life. And I know it sounds weird, but he did seem like an old friend from childhood. Lots of good memories.
Tim also played the soldier Patton slapped in the PATTON film.
Yes, and he did a great job, didn't he? I didn't even realize it was Tim when I saw the movie. A very gifted actor.
Mike I remember Spin & Marty, but never watched that segment much (I was too addicted to cartoons in those days). But I certainly remember Tim Considine from other things. I had forgotten that was him in that PATTON scene! ---I understand the emotional attachment many of us feel for actors we knew from our youth. Tim had an older brother, John, also an actor who I saw in some COMBAT! episodes. He closely resembled Tim and he was very good as well.
Yes, I do know that John and Tim were brothers. John is still living at the age of 87. He was in quite a few films and TV shows over the years. There was such an innocence about Spin and Marty. Well, that goes for anything that came from Disney in those days. Tim represented the cool kid that I always wanted to be. But he was still likeable. Sort of like everyone's big brother. I'm glad he made a successful, happy life for himself. I feel the same way about David Stollery, who knew at a young age that he didn't want to continue as an actor and went on to great success. Not all child actors have been so fortunate.
@@grey1951 It's the innocence that gets you, isn't it? They'd never make such a simple, sweet, funny story like this these days it seems. I love the characters of Freddie and Ambitious...what cute kids and simple, genuine emotions and incidents. I loved that they let Tim C. have his braces on for the first season. I'll bet a lot of kids felt better about their braces once they saw Spin wearing them!
@@karennoske3008 Yes, it was a good idea for Tim to have his braces on in the show, and I can imagine how that must have affected the kids who also had them. The character of Freddie was very well-conceived, because he was shown to be homesick and afraid. I also love the fact that the show allowed boys to cry. That was one of the best things they included.
@@grey1951 Agreed! I'll bet a lot of boys identified with sweet little guys like him, even if they did want to be more like Spin! (Or Al! Man, that kid could really ride a horse!). ;-)
When we lose a celebrity that we pretty much grew up with we cannot help but think of our own mortality as well. I cried when Prince passed away, not sure why at the time because I do like some of his music, I wasn't a big fan like I am of Paul McCartney's. But when I think about it Prince was close to my age and his music was a big part of my teenage years. So, I can relate to what you are going through. A nice tribute Mike.
Thank so much for the comments, Harry. When Janis Joplin died in 1970, I was a wreck. She meant an awful lot to me. That was the first time I ever shed tears over a celebrity. At the time I was only 19, but it made me think about how easily life can slip away. Tim Considine lived a long life, and I'm thankful for that. If only Janis had lived to be a rebellious old lady!
I remember "Swamp Fox" ! (I was born in 1949.) It was one of the Disney dramas based on an historical character from American history, Francis Marion. Francis Marion was an American patriot from the Carolina's during the Revolutionary War
and his real life story and exploits are similar to those of the character in the movie "The Patriot".
and I remember this from more than 60 years ago....
Thank you so much for this information, and I apologize for the delay in responding. Now I REALLY want to see Swamp Fox! Can't believe I managed to miss it back in the old days, because I rarely missed the Disney TV shows.
@@grey1951 it's a brilliant mini series. Far more adult than the other ones Disney had. This was the one that both kids and adults loved.
Great how you tear (teer) up and keep going. Time to re-viddy Spin & Marty!
Thank you for commenting! Yeah, Tim's death really got to me. It's always a good time to rewatch Spin & Marty!
Tim was great in the quality show the Swamp Fox series about patriot Francis Marion & his men in South Carolina , which was quite an extensive series with Leslie Nielsen! You can find the series on UA-cam. Tim played Swamp Fox’s nephew !
I loved watching Spin and Marty back in the 50's and I watched it not to long ago on the Disney Channel. I believe it was missing some segments though.
Hi Dave, and thank you for the comment. Sorry I missed seeing it until now. I remember when all three seasons of Spin and Marty were shown on the Disney Channel. It was quite a while ago, and I don't get that channel anymore. Maybe they did edit out some chapters, I don't know. It would be great if Disney would release seasons 2 & 3 on home video. Take care!
Did you know that the camp counselor, Bill, who was Harry Carey Jr. was the sheriff in the movie Tombstone with Kurt Russell.
@@daveking6725 I haven't seen that film, so, no. But recently I rewatched MASK with Cher. I never realized that Harry Carey, Jr. was one of the bikers in the film! I guess I didn't recognize him when I first saw it. He was a terrific actor, and so good in Spin and Marty.
tim has left the party. i remember . thanks mike . tears .
Thanks, Bob. I knew you would remember. Take care.
@@grey1951 thank you '' and welcome .
i knew that i knew him....my 3 sons.....
loved the character he portrayed. in the spin&marty, i felt he really gave a performance...not reading the lines
Thank you for the comment! I agree that Tim's acting was so natural that he didn't seem to be playing a character, but just being himself. Same with David Stollery. They worked well together.
Tim was a cousin of mine on my mom's side.
Wow, that's great. Did you know him very well?
I remember tim and tim was a good guy
Yes, he was definitely a good guy and a good actor. Thank you for commenting!
I Loved Spin and Marty!!!!
Always glad to meet another Tim Considine fan! Thanks for watching and commenting!
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Thank you!
Curious. This guy has adopted the same overall look as Matt Zoller Seitz and a number of others. I wonder if there was an ur-spokesman who popularized that look originally.
ABCV-TV's Mickey Mouse Club aired late afternoons - giving all kids access to viewing.
Iam sorry .i removed . Tim
Right there with you, buddy!
Thank you!