I vaguely remember reading about this exhibit, but now I want to go to Fort Worth and spend a day going through this. John Wayne's film star has not dimmed or been eclipsed, despite the passage of time.
When I was a kid we used to joke that there would be no USA without John Wayne since he fought for her in every war. My Dad was USMC WWII on Iwo so of course we watched Sands of Iwo. Lost him in 2018 still a die hard John Wayne fan.
I live nearby in Richardson Texas. Now that I know about the John Wayne Experience at The Forth Worth Stockyards I will be going. Thanks for this wonderful video. My favorite story is about Sammy Davis Jr.
WOW!! Rob, my brother was a “bull hauler” as well as my Dad. I sent this to my brother as John Wayne is his actor! As kids Dad hauled into Kansas City or St Joseph (St Joe) stockyards and we’d go along… no seatbelts (‘50’s) and I always had to straddle the gearshift. 😁 We lived in Kansas. Once when I was going back to college in southern Missouri I made the wrong turn and headed to St Joe, when I saw my error I finally turned around, went down to KC Stockyards and back out to “get my bearings” to head south like I was supposed to do. I knew the way! Truly a truckers dream for John Wayne museum in the Stockyards, believe me many a trucker loved John Wayne. I have no doubt my brother will be planning a trip to Texas. Thanks for this interview. Sammy Davis Jr was a real talented character actor. He did an episode in The Rifleman where he did all kinds of gun stunts … he was a master at use of the gun. An infectious personality. 🤠
A great tribute to a great actor and man a real tribute to bring this video in his birthday month. Hope that John Wayne lives on for many years to come.
I know this is about Mr. Wayne but I was glad to see Trigger and Bullet in the background of one of the shots and Robert Fuller (one of my favorites) looks good for a man of his age.
If John Wayne were in fact every American's ideal whose image every citizen strove to live up to instead of just half of us, this would be a much better country. A near paradise in fact. And the fact that that image yet exists and is still admired by so many makes this a better place than it would be without it, and for that reason we all owe him an immeasurable debt impossible to repay.
Fantastic video. I am amazed at what Ethan Wayne did to honor his father. The museum looks like a great place to visit. I have seen a lot of John Wayne’s movies. Two of them are amongst my favorite movies. Those two are Stagecoach and the Searchers. I have seen and enjoyed his movie The Alamo. It is nice to know that there is a place that keeps his legacy alive. Thanks Rob for doing this video.
This is so Great !!! John Wayne was bigger than life . He just had a Stature that was un matched. The Alamo is , in my opinion one of the Greatest Westerns Ever. I wish they would release in Theaters.
Yow, how did I not know about this?!? We live close to Ft. Worth (just north of Dallas) and have been there several times. Looks like we need to go back. Thanks, Rob!
What a coincidence. Just as the alert indicated that another episode, I was midway through watching McLintock. Poop Patrick when his dad throws him & he lands on the hard ground after 1st hitting the horse. This museum would be my Graceland . What a significant collection of John Wayne books. Incredible. What an incredible well produced museum. I like it when you go out side into the beautiful weather to enable us to join you as well. Thank you Rob, and have a great week. Kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
It is definitely well worth the trip and visit, my friend. As are the rest of Heritage Lane's museums. Buck Taylor holds a semi-annual painting auction there too. 👍👍⭐
Good Morning Mr. Word. I bet we're going to have a GREAT SHOW TODAY. .... It's nice to have someone who represents the GOOD Intentions of an American Period when the FOCUS was to bring us TOGETHER. ... m.
Thank you very much for the kind words, JJ. For me, it's worth the effort. I love the genre and the people who have brought me such joy. I hope to continue doing this for a couple more years.
I met Rob Word and Remet Bruce Boxleitner at the opening of the Wayne experiance.They were very nice to talk to..I live in Gort Worth and was the Stockyards Mailman for 3 years.
Outstanding job as always Rob. I can’t thank you enough for keeping the history of westerns alive for future generations. We were so lucky to grow up with so many of our great western stars.
Wow, this would be a dream vacation for me. I used to live in DFW but decades ago. My family were such big fans of JW. Thanks for this “preview,” and the great story of Quick Draw Davis!
Thanks Rob for bringing attention to this museum you have made me want to go there and I should be able to do it. When ever I go I will definitely share that experience with everyone here.
Thank you! This was really enjoyable. I bet you that no one knows more about John Wayne than your guest. I love the little details he has told us about. really great show, Thank you again!
Wow! I have been to the Ft Worth Stockyards, but it has been quite a few years. I would love to visit this exhibit if it stays there. The exhibits look first-rate and amazing. Thanks, Rob. Looks like it was quite a party.
Were you a “bull hauler”? My Dad and younger brother were. I’ve sent this to my brother as I’m sure he’s gonna want to see… John Wayne was BIG in our family!!
Wow I wish I could get one of mugs for my husband Frank he will be 105 in June 26 ! I want Really Special for him John Wayne is his favorite and we watch Westerns and anything he does!
Wow! 105. Wish him an early happy birthday, Toini. I wish I had one of those mugs, too, but they're going for thousands of dollars for each...if you can find someone willing to part with one.
I am so looking forward to see Patrick and others again this November. 👍👍 Anecdote time: When driving my dad and his household goods from Cali to VA, we stopped overnight near the Stockyards. I asked if he wanted to go see the museum, and he begged out for sleep. LOL. So I went and was amazed at the detail of Dukes life, and memorabilia. The museum gets Siskels 👍👍 & my rating of 10⭐ Well worth the side trip.
@@AWordonWesterns Oh wow. Many thanks for the well wishes Rob. I still say that you, Rob jr. and the crew are the best entertainers all around these days. 👍👍 & 10⭐
Thanks Rob for anther informative and interesting video. Just a great job. Will show my husband who just loved John Wayne. Named all our boxer dogs Duke and he has a lot of memorabilia of him. Will definitely put this museum on our to-do list. A true patriot. Best
John Wayne's appeal is unsurpassed. A visit to one of my friends living room here in Santa Fe will attest to that. He has a good size portrait of "Duke" done in charcoal hanging over his fire place. He wanted it because it reminded him of the black & white movies. He out bid many others at a local fund raiser. It's incredible. He's a local Latino or as he says, I'm just a 'Chicano' . Duke, is a true legend to ALL Americans. Gotta stop in Cow Town & take a look at this. Always adds on RFD-TV for it. Thanks Rob. Really great. I did not know that about the books being post production/release. My uncle George was at Iwo Jima & Midway and, my Father in law Bill was at D-Day. "The Longest Day' , another Duke movie.. Enjoy Memorial Day we remember with reverence for those who fought and did not return... God Bless America.
John Wayne received the two highest awards an American civilian can earn, the Congressional Gold Medal, presented a month after his passing, and a year later the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can receive in America. With regard to the Congressional Gold Medal, I think Maureen O'Hara said it best when she spoke with deep respect and emotion before Congress shortly before the Duke's death, asking for its authorization. "To the people of the world John Wayne is not just an actor, and a very fine actor; John Wayne is the United States of America. And I feel that the medal should just say one thing, 'John Wayne, American’."
Thanks Rob, this is outstanding. Especially since John Wayne is one of my favorite icons. Probably the favorite. I have so many of his movies on DVD, collection. Yet I don't have them all, yet. Still missing a couple and some are very hard to find. But I have all the major ones and some of his older ones as well, the black and white ones. And I'm still looking. I would love to see that museum it looks awesome in this interview was fantastic. I'm so glad that the family got together and did this Museum for John Wayne. And I'm so glad I got to see this interview. Have a great day Mr Rob word. You do so much for the Western genre and the older movies as well and you don't get enough credit. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting these things on UA-cam. God bless you always and abundantly.
@@AWordonWesterns yes sir I sure did there was so much information there that it blew my mind and it was enjoyable as well. I can see why James married her. It's so awesome to be able to have these interviews because they make me and maybe more people feel as if we're right there with you. You do a wonderful job and I so much do appreciate it maybe more than you'll ever know. And I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.
Great video and interwiev, John Wayne is america, as they write, the alamo 1960 Will always be My favorite movie, along side Rio bravo and eldorado, have soundtrack from the alamo 1960 true Gritt, 1969 the cowboys beautiful soundtrack and a lot other soundtrack from John Wayne movies, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor your friend tom now and always 🤩 🤩 USA 😎
Rob, this great interview is packed with valuable info. I hope in the future, there will be a John Wayne Museum to keep his priceless legacy. Thank you so much the sneak peek!
Great video! Only 1 thing that upsets me and its not about the video, really. I was born, grew up and lived in Dallas from 1953 to 2018 and in May 2018 I moved to Houston. Im not an hour away from the Stockyards in Ft. Worth, Im now 5 hours away. I doubt, now, that I will ever get to this wonderful museum.
Gonna be in TX in a few weeks. I avoid Dallas, Ft. Worth, like the plague. I may have to make an exception for this. Last time I was at the stockyards was the grand opening of Billy Bob's. So it's been a few decades.
We have The Alamo it’s excellent! We don’t have anything from when he did early chapters I never saw them as I am 69 and he couldn’t afford the movies lived with Grandparents during Depression in valley of Salem, Oregon
The Duke. The Legend. Rob, what's the story behind John Wayne and Ward Bond friendship? You could see the ensemble cast of characters used in many of Dukes movies. They were all beyond friends.
Good for Texas. As a Californian I can honestly say California doesn't deserve any of the Dukes' legacy. The museum will be on my list if I ever make it to Robert E. Howard Days in Cross Plains, along with a return to the Alamo which I haven't visited since '76.
Great vid, Rob. Every time I see one of your vids I learn something new. As an aside, did you ever see the pic of The Duke and Lee Oswald? John Wayne had dropped in for lunch with the officers of Oswald's Marine Company (on exercises from Japan) during a break in the filming of "The Barbarian And The Geisha" at Corregidor in January, 1958. Oswald is behind The Duke in the doorway doing mess hall duties. Talk about 2 people at the opposite ends of the spectrum!
I remember seeing some home movies aboard his yacht. I remember watching them and thinking here he was this bald, bare-chested fat guy acting up before a camera and thinking this American icon could have been my Uncle Louie.
John Wayne is Overrated! Just saying, he wasn’t a Great actor, he was Lucky that he knew the Right people! Great for him and his legacy. He was a Basic actor though
If I ever get to Fort Worth, I’m going to visit this museum and stay all day. John Wayne, American. Enough said. Thanks again, Rob.
And don't miss the gift shop, Linda. I got a mug, cap and T-shirt. Plus, I sampled the JW whiskey. Mmmmm good!
John Wayne will never be forgotten. He remains a household name.
Still love John Wayne He's the best
I vaguely remember reading about this exhibit, but now I want to go to Fort Worth and spend a day going through this. John Wayne's film star has not dimmed or been eclipsed, despite the passage of time.
When I was a kid we used to joke that there would be no USA without John Wayne since he fought for her in every war. My Dad was USMC WWII on Iwo so of course we watched Sands of Iwo. Lost him in 2018 still a die hard John Wayne fan.
Salute to your father.Men like him.made this country .The Greatest ever.
Thanks, June. Today is a good day to remember your Dad. Thanks for his service.
@@johnnewcomb534 Thank you. Lest We Forget.
@@AWordonWesterns Thanks Rob.
I live nearby in Richardson Texas. Now that I know about the John Wayne Experience at The Forth Worth Stockyards I will be going. Thanks for this wonderful video.
My favorite story is about Sammy Davis Jr.
WOW!! Rob, my brother was a “bull hauler” as well as my Dad. I sent this to my brother as John Wayne is his actor! As kids Dad hauled into Kansas City or St Joseph (St Joe) stockyards and we’d go along… no seatbelts (‘50’s) and I always had to straddle the gearshift. 😁 We lived in Kansas. Once when I was going back to college in southern Missouri I made the wrong turn and headed to St Joe, when I saw my error I finally turned around, went down to KC Stockyards and back out to “get my bearings” to head south like I was supposed to do. I knew the way! Truly a truckers dream for John Wayne museum in the Stockyards, believe me many a trucker loved John Wayne. I have no doubt my brother will be planning a trip to Texas.
Thanks for this interview. Sammy Davis Jr was a real talented character actor. He did an episode in The Rifleman where he did all kinds of gun stunts … he was a master at use of the gun. An infectious personality. 🤠
Thanks, Sue. Hope you get a chance to check out the JW Experience.
John Wayne month is my kind of month! Thank you A word on Westerns. WOW😀😀😀
You are doing a tremendous job of giving us a glimpse of our past heroes in a great way. Thank you very much.
Wonderful memories archival history
Oh man what an awesome destination!....This Fall here I come!...👍💥🇨🇱💥
A great tribute to a great actor and man a real tribute to bring this video in his birthday month. Hope that John Wayne lives on for many years to come.
Me, too, David. Thanks!
Most interesting. Long live Duke Wayne through his many movies, his family, and major fans like you, Rob! Thank you very much!
Thank you, Andy.
Fantastic photos! Thanks for A Word on Wayne, Rob!
Loved this,...great to see what the Wayne family did for their Dad/his legacy,....*thanx/Rob*.
I know this is about Mr. Wayne but I was glad to see Trigger and Bullet in the background of one of the shots and Robert Fuller (one of my favorites) looks good for a man of his age.
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Thank you. 👏
If John Wayne were in fact every American's ideal whose image every citizen strove to live up to instead of just half of us, this would be a much better country.
A near paradise in fact.
And the fact that that image yet exists and is still admired by so many makes this a better place than it would be without it, and for that reason we all owe him an immeasurable debt impossible to repay.
Fantastic video. I am amazed at what Ethan Wayne did to honor his father. The museum looks like a great place to visit. I have seen a lot of John Wayne’s movies. Two of them are amongst my favorite movies. Those two are Stagecoach and the Searchers. I have seen and enjoyed his movie The Alamo. It is nice to know that there is a place that keeps his legacy alive. Thanks Rob for doing this video.
This is so Great !!! John Wayne was bigger than life . He just had a Stature that was un matched. The Alamo is , in my opinion one of the Greatest Westerns Ever. I wish they would release in Theaters.
Thanks for the heads up, looks like a great place to visit.
Rob, I'm amazed at the composition of this episode. Loved every second of it.
Thanks. It was fun. I shot so much of the location footage with my iPhone!
@@AWordonWesterns In many ways, this is a great era to live in. We can carry a full film production crew in a pocket!
@@mjemigh3304 look in Dan Gagliasso’s breast pocket during his interview. You’ll spy my iPhone used as as a remote microphone! Tricky, huh?
@@AWordonWesterns Heh-heh....nice!
Great show. Indeed Ft Wotth is now on my bucket list.
Yow, how did I not know about this?!? We live close to Ft. Worth (just north of Dallas) and have been there several times. Looks like we need to go back. Thanks, Rob!
That was great, I always loved the Duke. A well done interview.
Wonderful video. Wish I could see it in person.
Loved all his movies. Even had his record.
What a coincidence. Just as the alert indicated that another episode, I was midway through watching McLintock. Poop Patrick when his dad throws him & he lands on the hard ground after 1st hitting the horse.
This museum would be my Graceland . What a significant collection of John Wayne books. Incredible.
What an incredible well produced museum.
I like it when you go out side into the beautiful weather to enable us to join you as well.
Thank you Rob, and have a great week.
Kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.
It is definitely well worth the trip and visit, my friend. As are the rest of Heritage Lane's museums. Buck Taylor holds a semi-annual painting auction there too. 👍👍⭐
Good Morning Mr. Word. I bet we're going to have a GREAT SHOW TODAY.
.... It's nice to have someone who represents the GOOD Intentions of an American Period when the FOCUS was to bring us TOGETHER.
... m.
Yep, I was a GOOD ONE :)
You almost hate to see them age. Thank you for another excellent episode.
Rob, thank you for sharing this with us.
Mr. Word I'm glad I discovered your channel!! I love all the content, thank you for all your work! 🤠
Thank you very much for the kind words, JJ. For me, it's worth the effort. I love the genre and the people who have brought me such joy. I hope to continue doing this for a couple more years.
I think at this stage in my life I know pretty much everything about John Wayne, but I still would love to visit the museum 😍
I was there during the New Year break. Definitely worth a visit. Lots of interactive displays and wardrobe from his more famous movies.
What else? That is an extraordinary video, fantastic indeed! Thank you so much Mr. Rob. 👏👏👏
Thanks, Mr. Munny
I feel happy to see this nice program from the great man
John wayne ٠٠
Thank you so much
Mr. ROB
Awesome , Mr. Word, just awesome...
I met Rob Word and Remet Bruce Boxleitner at the opening of the Wayne experiance.They were very nice to talk to..I live in Gort Worth and was the Stockyards Mailman for 3 years.
Thanks, John. We were all lucky to be there for that terrific weekend.
Outstanding job as always Rob. I can’t thank you enough for keeping the history of westerns alive for future generations. We were so lucky to grow up with so many of our great western stars.
Thanks, Robert
Just wonderful and fantastic. Sincere thx.
Really loved that!!!! Thankyou Rob!
He was a hero
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful episode! Wow! Thank you, Rob Word!
Thanks, BB
Thanks Rob . Another great interview about one of my favorite western actors. I would love to go to Fort Worth to visit the John Wayne Museum !
Ya better get to it, Linda.
Brilliant.
It's on my bucket list.
Rob thank you again
Wow, this would be a dream vacation for me. I used to live in DFW but decades ago. My family were such big fans of JW. Thanks for this “preview,” and the great story of Quick Draw Davis!
Thanks Rob for bringing attention to this museum you have made me want to go there and I should be able to do it. When ever I go I will definitely share that experience with everyone here.
Love - Love - Loved this!!
Thanks, BV. It's certainly worth a visit.
That was cool!
🤠 Rob , yet another excellent video interview 👍
Thank you for the tour. This video was very special to me as I am a huge fan of John Wayne.
Glad you enjoyed it, Joan.
thanks Rob
Thank you! This was really enjoyable. I bet you that no one knows more about John Wayne than your guest. I love the little details he has told us about. really great show, Thank you again!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! I have been to the Ft Worth Stockyards, but it has been quite a few years. I would love to visit this exhibit if it stays there. The exhibits look first-rate and amazing. Thanks, Rob. Looks like it was quite a party.
Were you a “bull hauler”? My Dad and younger brother were. I’ve sent this to my brother as I’m sure he’s gonna want to see… John Wayne was BIG in our family!!
@@suev3339 No. Never lived there, just visited.
Enjoyed it
Wow I wish I could get one of mugs for my husband Frank he will be 105 in June 26 ! I want Really Special for him John Wayne is his favorite and we watch Westerns and anything he does!
Wow! 105. Wish him an early happy birthday, Toini. I wish I had one of those mugs, too, but they're going for thousands of dollars for each...if you can find someone willing to part with one.
I am so looking forward to see Patrick and others again this November. 👍👍
Anecdote time: When driving my dad and his household goods from Cali to VA, we stopped overnight near the Stockyards. I asked if he wanted to go see the museum, and he begged out for sleep. LOL. So I went and was amazed at the detail of Dukes life, and memorabilia. The museum gets Siskels 👍👍 & my rating of 10⭐ Well worth the side trip.
I'll bet you are, OD. And, by the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, amigo!!
@@AWordonWesterns Oh wow. Many thanks for the well wishes Rob. I still say that you, Rob jr. and the crew are the best entertainers all around these days. 👍👍 & 10⭐
Thanks Rob for anther informative and interesting video. Just a great job. Will show my husband who just loved John Wayne. Named all our boxer dogs Duke and he has a lot of memorabilia of him. Will definitely put this museum on our to-do list. A true patriot. Best
Thanks, Maria. You'll enjoy the museum, too.
Have to go to Fort Worth!
John Wayne's appeal is unsurpassed. A visit to one of my friends living room here in Santa Fe will attest to that. He has a good size portrait of "Duke" done in charcoal hanging over his fire place. He wanted it because it reminded him of the black & white movies. He out bid many others at a local fund raiser. It's incredible. He's a local Latino or as he says, I'm just a 'Chicano' . Duke, is a true legend to ALL Americans. Gotta stop in Cow Town & take a look at this. Always adds on RFD-TV for it. Thanks Rob. Really great. I did not know that about the books being post production/release. My uncle George was at Iwo Jima & Midway and, my Father in law Bill was at D-Day. "The Longest Day' , another Duke movie.. Enjoy Memorial Day we remember with reverence for those who fought and did not return... God Bless America.
John Wayne received the two highest awards an American civilian can earn, the Congressional Gold Medal, presented a month after his passing, and a year later the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can receive in America. With regard to the Congressional Gold Medal, I think Maureen O'Hara said it best when she spoke with deep respect and emotion before Congress shortly before the Duke's death, asking for its authorization. "To the people of the world John Wayne is not just an actor, and a very fine actor; John Wayne is the United States of America. And I feel that the medal should just say one thing, 'John Wayne, American’."
O'Hara and Elizabeth Taylor both campaigned Congress while he was laying in the hospital to get him that medal.
Loved it, Rob! Another great video. I have been wanting to go back to Texas for a while. Now I have another reason to go.
Thanks Rob, this is outstanding. Especially since John Wayne is one of my favorite icons. Probably the favorite. I have so many of his movies on DVD, collection. Yet I don't have them all, yet. Still missing a couple and some are very hard to find. But I have all the major ones and some of his older ones as well, the black and white ones. And I'm still looking. I would love to see that museum it looks awesome in this interview was fantastic. I'm so glad that the family got together and did this Museum for John Wayne. And I'm so glad I got to see this interview. Have a great day Mr Rob word. You do so much for the Western genre and the older movies as well and you don't get enough credit. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting these things on UA-cam. God bless you always and abundantly.
Thanks, Doug. Hope you liked the one we posted this morning with Janet Arness.
@@AWordonWesterns yes sir I sure did there was so much information there that it blew my mind and it was enjoyable as well. I can see why James married her. It's so awesome to be able to have these interviews because they make me and maybe more people feel as if we're right there with you. You do a wonderful job and I so much do appreciate it maybe more than you'll ever know. And I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.
@@AWordonWesterns absolutely did.
Great video and interwiev, John Wayne is america, as they write, the alamo 1960 Will always be My favorite movie, along side Rio bravo and eldorado, have soundtrack from the alamo 1960 true Gritt, 1969 the cowboys beautiful soundtrack and a lot other soundtrack from John Wayne movies, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor your friend tom now and always 🤩 🤩 USA 😎
Thanks, Tom. Duke is Tops in this house, too!
Rob, this great interview is packed with valuable info. I hope in the future, there will be a John Wayne Museum to keep his priceless legacy. Thank you so much the sneak peek!
My understanding, Nicole, is that Fort Worth is going to be the permanent location for all of Duke's treasures. Well worth a visit.
@@AWordonWesterns Rob, thanks for the info. This is a good move to allow the public to see The Duke private collection.
Great video! Only 1 thing that upsets me and its not about the video, really. I was born, grew up and lived in Dallas from 1953 to 2018 and in May 2018 I moved to Houston. Im not an hour away from the Stockyards in Ft. Worth, Im now 5 hours away. I doubt, now, that I will ever get to this wonderful museum.
Gonna be in TX in a few weeks. I avoid Dallas, Ft. Worth, like the plague. I may have to make an exception for this. Last time I was at the stockyards was the grand opening of Billy Bob's. So it's been a few decades.
i cried a bit
thanks Rob
I guess I’m headed to Texas!
We have The Alamo it’s excellent! We don’t have anything from when he did early chapters I never saw them as I am 69 and he couldn’t afford the movies lived with Grandparents during Depression in valley of Salem, Oregon
The Duke. The Legend. Rob, what's the story behind John Wayne and Ward Bond friendship? You could see the ensemble cast of characters used in many of Dukes movies. They were all beyond friends.
They were on the same football team at USC, Linda, and became lifelong friends.
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The roof of John Wayne’s Pontiac wagon was customized by the famous George Barris, not the manufacturer.
Thanks, BTG
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I goin to texas
Frank can still hear with hearing aid and his sight is going especially in right eye he closes it to see better now!
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Good for Texas. As a Californian I can honestly say California doesn't deserve any of the Dukes' legacy. The museum will be on my list if I ever make it to Robert E. Howard Days in Cross Plains, along with a return to the Alamo which I haven't visited since '76.
Thanks for sharing
Great vid, Rob. Every time I see one of your vids I learn something new. As an aside, did you ever see the pic of The Duke and Lee Oswald? John Wayne had dropped in for lunch with the officers of Oswald's Marine Company (on exercises from Japan) during a break in the filming of "The Barbarian And The Geisha" at Corregidor in January, 1958. Oswald is behind The Duke in the doorway doing mess hall duties. Talk about 2 people at the opposite ends of the spectrum!
I've not seen the photo, hr. Sounds very unusual.
I remember seeing some home movies aboard his yacht. I remember watching them and thinking here he was this bald, bare-chested fat guy acting up before a camera and thinking this American icon could have been my Uncle Louie.
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John Wayne is Overrated! Just saying, he wasn’t a Great actor, he was Lucky that he knew the Right people! Great for him and his legacy. He was a Basic actor though