RED RIVER! The James Arness Remake! John Wayne Invades Catalina! CENTENNIAL! with Gregory Harrison
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Who would dare remake a legendary western like Howard Hawks’ 1948 classic RED RIVER? Who could replace John Wayne? Well, pilgrims, it was Jim Arness who stepped into Duke’s boots for the 1988 TV movie version. Before he was cast as Matt Dillon on GUNSMOKE, Arness had been under contract to Wayne. Everything about the project was risky but, using the original script by Borden Chase and Charles Schnee, it added scenes that had not been used in the original and the new version of RED RIVER turned into a very successful western.
With a cast that toplined James Arness as Tom Dunson, actor and Executive Producer Gregory Harrison as Cherry Valance, Bruce Boxleitner as Mathew Garth, Ray Walston replacing Walter Brennan and an array of familiar western film veterans including L.Q. Jones, Jerry Potter, Burton Gilliam, Stan Shaw, and cameos from former TV western stars Guy Madison (WILD BILL HICKOK), Ty Hardin (BRONCO), Robert Horton (WAGON TRAIN) and John Lupton (BROKEN ARROW), the film had enough stars and dynamic scenes to create a memorable film and superb tribute to the original.
Gregory Harrison’s rise to stardom is unique. Growing up on Catalina Island surfing and loving movies, Harrison, as he says, “headed East to Hollywood.” He studied acting, working odd jobs in LA before landing his first film, one of the leads in the little know rarity, JIM, THE WORLD’S GREATEST in 1975. Starring roles in LOGAN’S RUN, CENTENNIAL and TRAPPER JOHN followed and Harrison has never stopped working. His love of acting, and surfing, are as strong today as they were when he was a teenager working in Catalina and outfitting summer clothes to regular customer John Wayne.
Gregory joined producer host Rob Word, May 9, 2023, at The Autry to regale his fans and film buffs with stories of Duke, of Jim Arness, of surfing and his incredible journey as a performer. Among those in the audience to enjoy the conversation was Greg’s cowboy shooting co-star, Bruce Boxleitner.
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Gregory Harrison is a marvelous guest. Almost every bit of information was new to me. I agree you should definitely have him back and team him up with Bruce Boxleitner . They are both consumate storytellers who would have the audience rolling in the aisles. I very much enjoyed this episode.
Thanks, Jim. I sure enjoy having Gregory as a guest. Seeing him reunite with Box was special for all of us that day.
Totally agree, this was very enjoyable. Could have listened to him for an hour. Imagine John Wayne calling out for you over 3 years.
I love the Red River remake. I too would like to see Gregory and Bruce Boxleitner together on this show.
Very cool interview with Gregory Harrison and I love red river with John Wayne and I love the remake of red river with James arness . John wayne and James arness are legends for ever . 👍👏🏜
Centennial one of my all time favorite mini series. I still binge watch it every couple years.
"Is the kid here?" 😂 What a wonderful discussion. I've recently been watching Gregory Harrison on General Hospital, it's great to see him doing this. Didn't realize he was so funny.👍
Hysterical stories. Thanks.
Wow. What a great interview. Mr Harrison's story about John Wayne was priceless. I hope you have him back sometime. Thanks Rob.
Another wonderful interview, Rob! It is such a pleasure to listen to Gregory Harrison reflect on his career and personal experiences.
Now I will remember Gregory Harrison by his nickname. That is a Golden Trivia Question for the ages. One could easily say it was a hard-won name.
🐞Fabulous interview!!! Thanks. 🐞
You pulled some magic out of your hat with this one Rob.. completely unexpected, an absolutely enjoyable interview from an unexpected source, Gregory Harrison..wow.
Great job! Very interesting and fun storytelling by Gregory.
Fantastic interview, Rob! I’ve always liked Gregory (Gonzo) Harrison. He’s really good at telling stories. The John Wayne story was hilarious!
Gregory Harrison is a consummate story teller so directing is a natural transition his story of John Wayne is just an example as are his stories of Jim Arness. Thanks Rob for another great episode.
What a fun interview. Greg looks great. I loved him in Centennial. Centennial was a great collection of character actors and beautiful scenery. I’m delighted when I see Gregory in Hallmark and other productions where Greg usually steals the show from the younger male lead. Can you tell I’m a fan!
I loved the mini series. Some favorite characters were Pasquinel, Jake Pasquinel and of course, several other characters played by Brian Keith, Richard Chamberlain, Gregory Harrison, Alex Karas, Dennis Weaver etc.
He is so handsome and personable. I loved his stories, especially his interactions with John Wayne as a teen clothes salesman.
What a fascinating interview. You crammed so much into 22 minutes. I could listen to this guy for hours.
Wow, what a great interview. I loved hearing the history and stories and thought it was awesome that he had the opportunity to talk to James Arness about their shared passion for surfing. Gregory Harrison is a very talented man. I do hope we get to hear more from him in the future. Thank you for sharing these wonderful interview with us.
Gregory was so good. Have him on again!!
Another excellent interview Rob. With Gregory a very entertaining guest . Gregory made a western of a different kind when he went over to Australia in the early 80s battling a killer pig and wild Australian character actor David argue in Razorback
I’ve just watched RAZORBACK, Paul. Guess we need to have Greg back to talk about it. Thanks.
@AWordonWesterns Glad you survived the Razorback experience Rob.
Wonderful, Wonderful such a great actor, please have him back on again, Thank you Rob Word!!
Rob, thanks for the Ear-to-Ear grins, while watching this Biomentary. (Is that a knew word now, for video interviews of Biographies?) 👍👍 10⭐
11:30 Yuppers, Greg nailed it about filming.
Hmmm “Biomentary.” Guess that kinda sums up what I’ve been doing here for 10 years. Thanks!
Great interview, Rob. Thank you so much for bringing these people to the public.
Gregory Harrison seems like an all-around nice guy. Love his John Wayne and Virgil Vogel impressions! (Not too many people my age - I'm only 32 - have heard of Vogel, though he directed episodes of numerous classic TV shows like Wagon Train, Bonanza, The Big Valley, and Mission: Impossible.) Cary Grant was considered for the role of Cherry Valance in the original movie version of Red River, which was given to John Ireland. Most TV western junkies out there know that Ty Hardin, whom Gregory Harrison worked with in Red River (alongside James Arness and Bruce Boxleitner, filling John Wayne and Montgomery Clift's shoes, respectively), was under contract to Warner Bros., starring as Bronco for four years. Guy Madison and John Lupton headlined two non-Warners oaters, Wild Bill Hickok and Broken Arrow, respectively. (Coincidentally, both shows ended their runs in 1958, the year Bronco hit the airwaves.)
Thanks for the info, Pryce.
"I had to come and pick her up and weep. Which was kinda gettin' easy to do."
Greg was in one of my favorite VHS fun horror movies. Razorback.
Kind of forget about some actors. He was great and I do remember watching him back when. Loved his stories - especially John Wayne (my all time favorite). Please have him back.
“Where’s the kid?” I love it!
Such a fine actor. Greg has some great anecdotes of movies and people he's worked with. I was working as a park ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado when they were filming Centennial there. Later got to visit some other shooting locations like Bent's Old Fort. Had the opportunity to have the late Robert Conrad who played Pasquinel autograph my Centennial DVD box many years later. Great tv miniseries.
He's still a stud after all these years. I've got the entire Centennial mini-series recorded off the Western Channel saved on my DVR. I go back and watch portions from time to time. It's comforting nostalgia to remember what a big deal that series was in the late 70's.
Great stories from Gregory with the bonus of an unexpected John Wayne anecdote, *with* impression.
Most enjoyable interview, Rob.
Thank you Rob - my Sunday ritual is complete. Have a good week my friend.👍👍👍
Great interview really enjoyed that; Gregory is an amazing talent.
Thanks, Rob and team.
Great interview! Centennial was a excellent mini series. I enjoyed it as a 8 year old kid then and enjoy now as a 53 year old.
Thanks for the extraordinary interview. What great storytelling. 🤠
Gregory Harrison was a great guest! I’ve always wanted to learn the acting craft but haven’t had enough confidence to take the plunge
Another great Sunday show, thanks Rob.
Good interview we all smiled is much as you and Bruce about the Duke story . Red river was great i was a young kid it aired thanks Rob always
Imagine John Wayne coming in and calling for you. What a great memory to share! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it, john. "Where's the kid?"
Harrison's John Wayne was soooo funny! A rollicking good time. Thank you, Rob!
I thought so too, terry. Greg said he was saving that story to surprise me. He did!!
@@AWordonWesterns Rob, I just had to see that version of Red River & you are right. That is one HELL of a good Western. Thanks again.
Excellent interview as always. Yes, have him back please.
Thanks Rob! That was a lot of fun!
What a huge entertainment that interview is! Great! Tks!
Wonderful interview Rob !!Never knew there was a remake of Red River .was just watching the John Wayne Montgomery Clift version today ! Gregory tells some fascinating stories !What an amazing life he has had. Thanks Rob . 🎉🎉🎉
Another timeless episode! Just loved watching it. These are true artists. Thank you
A great interview, Thank you for this one, 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍
Pure gold if I ever saw it..
Another Awesome interview! Thank you Rob! ❤
A great interview, thank you so much!
Hi, Rob. Boy howdy, that was fun! Can't wait for the next installment.
great John Wayne stories by Gregory, loved hearing them
Me, too, Mark
Wonderful video love too here about the old western days and the actor.
great john wayne story loved it.
Great interview Rob! Loved him in Logan's Run (which was kinda a western - even laser pistols!). Bring him back! Thanks again.
Great interview..Wow .Love to hear Gregory Harrison's take on this great movie! I thought it was a wonderful rendition of the original..❤
Oh wow, this is definitely a I have to watch this again! Such a great interview!!!
I need to look for Red River 1988 (?), and Centennial, back in those days I didn't care for westerns.
What a wonderful personality, Gregory has, very charming too!
True story: Back in 1980, I accepted a date with my 1st husband because he was a sweetheart, and resembled Gregory so much!!! 😊
Hope you do have him back again! 👍👍
Thanks, Karen.
Another great interview, Rob! I have always liked Gregory Harrison, especially in "Centennial" which I watch every year or so. I have the original "Red River" on DVD and I watched the remake; there are things that I like about both. I always thought that Montgomery Cliff was miscast, and preferred Bruce Boxleitner. Gregory Harrison was good too. I will have watch it again and look for the cameos, and maybe look for Greg in "The Glass-Bottomed Boat" as I am a fan of Rod Taylor and Doris Day. 😂😅😊 Gregory Harrison is a great storyteller. 👍👍 Please bring him back!
Very good!!! Thank you, both!!
Just watched your film. The music was really good. And I lived in Laguna Beach and only got to go to Catalina once when I was 12. Still want to go back with my cousins for a reunion.
Enjoyed the interview, Rob
Great interview, red river, only seen the old one, and that movie is one of favorite films with John Wayne, Willem tell, errol flynn only 20 min, in a private collection, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor your friend tom now and always,
Great job on Centennial, great hearing your JW story. We need more of these guest.
🤠 Rob, that was a fun one 👍 thanks
Nice impersonation of Duke 😂
Another great episode and just what I needed while sitting in the Denver airport waiting 5 hours after my flight got canceled
Thanks Rob
Wow. Sorry, Ryan. I just flew into Denver Friday from LA. No delays. How am I gonna catch up on back AWOW episodes with no wait time?
Amazing Rob
I came in off of the tractor hauling firewood and seen your video had just uploaded. You Always do Great interviews. So I had to stop to watch.
It was time well spent. A Very Entertaining interview to both you and your guest.
Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
Thanks, Mike. Glad you could take a break with our show. I’m in Wyoming now riding for a week. Fabulous weather.
@@AWordonWesterns I Hope you enjoy your time in Wyoming. It's a Beautiful place. Part of my old stomping Grounds.
Don't fall off of your Horse or Bike. The ground is very hard. Don't ask me how I know! Haha!
Best Wishes! M.H
Not normally a fan of remakes, especially of classics impossible to improve upon like RR.
That said, bringing older icons of the genre into the production much in the manner that Mel Gibson's Maverick (not a remake, but more of a character reprise like those later Lone Ranger clunkers) did, made Gregory's and Mel's films worth watching on a different level and most enjoyable to see for that alone.
Hawks always denied cutting Ireland's scenes because of the Dru romance, but that's the common assumption to explain Cherry's rather abrupt near disappearance till the film's final shootout. And (till juss now I never thought uh this before) maybe even partly explaining Wayne's survival as Dunson in the end... thus robbing Ireland of the distinction of killing Wayne the way the original Borden Chase story was written and the ending the studio wigs expected before Hawks changed it.
Good thing Hawks didn't have a girlfriend relationship with Shelly Winters (who was an uncredited extra in the film) whom Ireland allegedly had a thing going with too, or it mighta been Walter Brennan who finally shot Wayne.
Fantastic - Great interview
Many thanks, phil.
Rolf was champ in 1970
Wish I could give this interview two likes! and I really enjoyed Centennial. Watched it for the first time during Covid. Although the last part when they are in the modern times with Andy Griffith was not the best.
Thanks, Andy. Give it two shares instead. Glad you enjoyed it.
Ha ha ha Broken pee pee. I always did like Gregory Harrison and hope he continues to make much more shows and movies in the future. I've had catheters too-twice, so I feel his pain.
Ouch!
@@AWordonWesterns Yessir. I had one when undergoing a recent brain surgery. I had to remain awake to answer the surgeons questions. What should've been a 5 hour op-turned out to be 7.
Yes, do have him back please.
I want to know where I can Buy the Fountain Of Youth potion that Gregory Harrison is using. Thanks ROB for another interview. I loved Harrison's John Wayne voice
Great stuff !
Glad you enjoyed it, mike. Thanks
Very interesting interview with a lot of fascinating back stage stories. Your home work always stimulates the conversation and elicits very interesting anecdotes. In the next interview can you ask him about his secret to staying so young and how he met his wife?
Great idea. Thanks.
I was hoping he would talk about Pernell Roberts...hmmm.
"Catalina Caper" was one of the best MST 3000 episodes. Shot in 1965 on Catalina Island. Ulla Stromstedt looked great in a bikini.
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Day late. Excellent Rob!
I've thought often that at end of Big Jake after Dick Boone has his final lines and gets shot you see Maureen OHara standing there with a rifle and says not hardly.
Jsmes is good no doubt. Even less conviction in his act still good and likeable charector
Good Job, Rob :) - m.
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Its on now grit tv im.likein it
GREGORY WAS AN IMPECCABLE COMPLIMENT TO THE TRAPPER JOHN, M.D. . SERIES WITH PERNELL ROBERTS
WOnderful segment
Thanks, julie. Lots of laughs!
I liked him in Logan`s Run
Was watching a western this morning and noticed there are a lot of dark skinned, black haired blue eyed Indians on westerns. 😁
I never heard of this guy
why you would ever remake Red River was beyond me. I love Arness but it's pointless.
I thought it sucked
sorry but i see no reason to remake red river. sorry but arness is not wayne and boxleitner not clift and the director no hawks.
Hawks cut out the story arch of Cherry Valance and they reinsert it in the tv version per the book.
great interview, it brought back many memories
THIS WAS MY BEST WORD ON WESTERN BECAUSE I WAS WATCHING CENTENNIAL IN SAUDI ARABIA SOME WHERE IN 1985 IF I M NOT WRONG AS I WAS WATCHING THE SCENE HE SAID THAT HIS WIFE DIES BY A SNAKE BITE THAT SCENE IS STILL IN MY MIND I WAS 26 AND NOW I M 65 YEAR OLD I WAS SO EMOTIONAL SAD I COULDN'T FORGET BUT I NEVER KNEW HE WAS SO BADLY HURT ON THAT DAY I WAS ALONE WATCHING I WROTE A PARAGRAPH OF 6 LINES A SONG AND ALSO GAVE A TUNE BECAUSE THE DAY SHE DIED IT WAS SUNDAY AND MORNING IN SAINT LOUIS IN THE MOUNTAINS AND SO ON THIS WORD ON WESTERN IS NOT ONLY MEMORY ITS AN AWARD FOR ME THANK YOU AND GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU AND AMERICA
Incredible, Mario. What a memory. Glad we could add more to it.
@AWordonWesterns thank you so much 💓 I still watch western
Broken Pee Pee ok. Great interview Rob.