I really did not like The Virginian growing up. I have just recently started watching the INSP channel, which has become my favorite channel, and the Virginian is my new favorite show. In addition to the recent passing of James Drury, there were several other leaders in the cast of The Virginian who are now no longer with us. Was reading here (because I got an email due to a previous comment I made in 2013 when I first saw this episode) and noticed your comment. Shore also put in TV guest appearances on "The Jack Benny Program," "The Bob Hope Show," "Playhouse 90," "Maverick," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," and was in multiple episodes of "The Donna Reed Show," "Father Knows Best," "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "The Bob Cummings Show," among others. Thanks again for your comments. Your email address will not be published. On Saturday, February 27th, Drury, Clarke, Shore, and Boone will come together for a special three hour event that will include a meet and greet reception, a Q&A session, clips from the series . Some of the "teary" moments for me were Randy and Betsy's last ride together when Randy gave her a wood carving he had made of Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. You would think Doug McClure would have had some feedback into the continuity of his character. Its a rare collectors item thats extremely difficult to locate for sale. Sylvia : My book covers Robertas departure in great detail. Marriages of TV Western characters who continue to appear in the series usually end in tragedy as you mention. It kinda creeped me out as a kid, but now I am watching al the episodes on DVR and I love it. I heard there was an episode where Trampas accidentally refers to The Virginian, as Jim (no doubt he said the actors name by mistake and that they forgot to edit it in post production). A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971 (2006, 2009 Softcover edition) Cary Grant did not wear a toupee. I watched this episode for the first time this past Saturday (July 20, 2013), Just started watching The Virginian last Sept. so I did not know this was Roberta Shores last episode. She is now focused on her walk with God alongside her husband. JAMES DRURY will be making a personal appearance at the Cowboy Way Festival: Gene Autry Museum, Oklahoma from May 5-7, 2017. For several years, and hopefully for many more years, the cast , including James Drury have been attending the Cowboy Way May Fest-celebrating everything cowboy. Back Row: John Saxon, Tony Numkena, Robert Wolders, James Hampton, John Buttram, Roger Mobley, and Bobby Diamond. The awakening broke my heart seeing Roberta getting married and leaving the show. Identified as Danielle, not Diane, Roter in the cast of the 1968 television series, "Hondo," was not pleased to learn that the script called for her to do a nude screen. Thank you, But after three seasons of co-starring on The Virginian one of televisions highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. Lucille: Although others have claimed to have heard this, I never have. Im also glad to know Mr. Drury is alive so he can see how much he is admired and how much The Virginian is loved. The first season is uneven in quality with the Charles Marquis Warren episodes heavily re-edited (see my book for complete background details to the turmoil at NBC as told to me by executive producer Frank Price). BTW.. Insp has also brought us most all of the Gunsmoke episodes and post series movies too. I grew up on Westerns and never watched this series. Yes Roberta was a vital part of the original Shiloh family. Why did Riker leave The Virginian? A good example is the 1976 hit, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. These days, Shore spends a lot of time at Western film festivals around the country, participating in roundtable interviews with surviving cast members of "The Virginian," and meeting and signing autographs for fans. You may be thinking of the episode The Handy Man when Trampas yelled out Jim from the bunkhouse porch. Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. Low rated: 3. Did Billy Graham speak to Marilyn Monroe about Jesus? That's enough to make a baby boomer feel old until the lilt in her voice makes you realize that if you really are as young as you feel, Roberta Shore obviously feels quite young. "After I moved here, they called me out of the blue from BYU Studios and asked me to do it. Published work in U.S.A. for McFarland & Co. Inc. : Ninety years ago, Paramount released The Virginian starring Gary Cooper. I enjoyed working with him he brought all those years as a Hollywood star to the role, but he hated the show. The storyline mirrored actress Roberta Shores own decision to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her real-life marriage. That song left me feeling very sad and strange for some reason. They were right but it was on her terms, not theirs. https://thevirginiantv.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/golden-west-and-tomorrow-themes/, A History of Televisions The Virginian BookReviews, TV Party : "The Virginian-Men From Shiloh" article by Paul Green, A History of Television's The Virginian 1962-1971, Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns (Second Edition), Jeffrey Hunter: The Film, Television, Radio and Stage Appearances, Roy Huggins: Creator of Maverick. exorcist had died a horrible death, on wikipedia!!). There was also Little Joes marriage on Bonanza (originally written for Dan Blocker who tragically died before filming began) that ended in his bride being murdered. Why did Riker leave The Virginian? After her marriage, Shore and her husband moved to Utah, where she has lived ever since. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. 1964) Pat Woodell (1964-bef. After The Virginian, she appeared in a few TV shows, but she then moved to Utah, where she was a radio DJ in Salt Lake City. At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. And Tex was there with his band and I got up and sang with him and it was "Smoke That Cigarette"! 106 E. Broadway Street, Ardmore, OK 73401 Betsys leaving was a major event for the show. Jennifer Jones : Life and Films (2011) Later, she played Ricky Summers in the 1960 movie Because They're Young, Jenny Bell in The Young Savages (1961), and in an uncredited role as Lorna in Stanley Kubrick's 1962 version of Lolita. Even the Revue publicity still of the period emphasizes OBrian over Roberta Shore and James Drury. 2023 FAQS Clear - All Rights Reserved Born and raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shore had different priorities, and she never looked back. Born and raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Shore cites her faith as the primary reason for her decision. In 1974, the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio invited Shore to star in a short film called Cipher in the Snow. The Awakening (4:05) Roberta Shore Leaves The Virginian, Clu Gulager at The Virginian 50th Anniversary Event, 50 Years of The Virginian Memphis 2012 : Part Two, Memphis Film Fair Western Stars Group Photo, The Virginian Reunion Photos Memphis (June 2-4, 2011), The Virginian The Executioners (1:01) with Hugh OBrian, A History of Televisions The Virginian Book Reviews, TV Party : "The Virginian-Men From Shiloh" article by Paul Green, A History of Television's The Virginian 1962-1971, Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns (Second Edition), Jeffrey Hunter: The Film, Television, Radio and Stage Appearances, Roy Huggins: Creator of Maverick. I know I used to watch this show, and all other westerns with my Dad when I was a kid. See www.getnick.org. He could cheer anybody up. I watch it daily on INSP. She is truly an amazing actress. I totally agree with you about Trampas on Men From Shiloh! People think they hear things they really didnt. If I had done more research on the showwhich I do for almost every show I am interested inI would have known this was for real. He did an interview saying he thought the show was terrible and wished he could buy up all the film and turn it into banjo picks! I didnt watch this show much as a youth; just in recent years. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I love Westerns but I never liked hangings in Westerns. (Full details including author interviews with Roberta Shore, James Drury,Randy Boone, Frank Price and Joel Rogosin can be found inmy book A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971published byMcFarland & Co.). Hey Paul, maybe you can clear up some confusion for me. This is when she changed her stage name to "Jymme Shore". (LogOut/ She did her own riding on the series. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. (divorced, 2 children), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952), The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey (2003), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. ", As a singer, she made many recordings with, Once toured Australia with the Mouseketeers, A one-time talented yodeler, her yodel appears on the Disney soundtrack You cant buy it individually. "I also had a small role in 'Blue Denim,' another controversial film at the time. Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 750 magazines and newspapers. I figured Betsys fiancee would be shot or something right before or after the wedding. (Full details including author interviews with Roberta Shore, James Drury,Randy Boone, Frank Price and Joel Rogosin can be found inmy book A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971published byMcFarland & Co.). Cobb. This was the first time Don Quine had attended a Virginian reunion event. (I was looking this up to see who from the I loved cowboys, esp James Drury & horses. Many cast members of The Virginian have since performed in other projects, and almost all of them now have a name for themselves as cornerstones in the Western TV genre. really thought Betsy wouldnt get married and leave Shiloh. Im sure glad I had read recently that Betsy got married, and left the show. While The Virginian, which was TVs first 90-minute Wild West show that aired from 1962 to 1971 on NBC, is no longer in its heyday, many of its cast members went on to do much more. Like everyone else I miss the Virginian, hope you will be able to air the show again. A few years earlier the same location (minus Shiloh Ranch) was used in the final scenes of "Spartacus" (1960) where Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) was crucified along with many of his followers. A villain in the original book and 1929 movie, the writers transformed him into a high-spirited and often comedic character in the series. But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. At our age, members of the Class of '48 have an abundance of free timeand Joyce Van Denburgh Doty, MFA '50, made excellent use of it with a detailed response to the Share Your News form.. Perhaps invigorated by the oxygen she uses (though she never smoked, she presumes she inhaled others'), she goes beyond her own TV watching of both old black-and-white shows and modern news to . When You Breathe In Your Diaphragm Does What. Today was the first time to see The Awakening. Cowboy Way Festival : Gene Autry Museum : May 5-7, 2017. When Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore) married former minister David Henderson (Glenn Corbett), declared "I don't need Shiloh anymore" and left for her new home in Pennsylvania . "Oh, yes, my sister told me about that, from those shows I used to do, with Dick Clark and Lawrence Welk and others.". Shilo Ranch has been operating in Hobart since 1967, when it was an Arabian horse farm. "We were all underage, so we had to have a parent there," Shore said with a chuckle. In facteven as their carriage was riding off at the end I was STILL waiting for something bad to happen, I didnt realize that would be Betsys last appearance on the show. Shores departure was a major loss for the show and one-half of a double body blow in the unsuccessfulSeason 4when Lee J. Cobb also departed. I was so surprised to see a major character in a western actually get married that I decided to look it up. My DVR is full of shows that I want to watch, but as long as I have The Virginian recorded, thats all I can watch. I remember Trampas calling the Virginian Jim and I also remember Judge Garth calling him Jim but I dont recall the episodes! [2], Shore's television credits include appearances on Playhouse 90, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, The Donna Reed Show, The Lawrence Welk Show (a singing appearance in 1959),[3] several Western series including Maverick, Wagon Train, The Tall Man, Laramie, and Lawman, and regular roles on Father Knows Best and The New Bob Cummings Show. [1], At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. I dont know if you can find that song on the net. Invoking a time-honored clich, Hollywood movers and shakers warned Shore that if she walked off the show, she would never work in their town again. So I was never a Mouseketeer but I did a lot of work with them.". Ive heard that song many hundreds of times thinking that on the final chorus they were singing the boys are back in town, Jim. In fact, it was the boys are back in town again. I would bet the ranch that if you go back and review those episodes and constantly played back what Trampas and Judge Garth actually said, you will hear them say something that rhymes with Jim that made more sense to the dialogue. I agree with bobbies comments Darrel. She lives in Utah. Raised in San Gabriel, California, Roberta began her career at age ten, singing country western songs at supermarket openings with Tex Williams, who invited her to join his weekly TV show from Knotts Berry Farm. He loved the show and told me he wished he had been on from the beginning. Pete Duel : A Biography (2007, 2009 Large Print edition; Kindle edition) I had a manor crush on The Virginian. Roberta Shore, now 76 years old, was one of the only main female leads on The Virginian, and she now leads a fascinating life. It says Randy Boone composed it and also recorded it on a 45 and a Decca LP called Ramblin Randy I looked for it for sale and couldnt find it, but maybe you could. Why did Roberta Shore quit the Virginian? The cast members were relatable and gave excellent deliveries to their characters. In particular, it has been exciting to see the enthusiasm for The Virginian. But it was a great disappointment when the company that owns this series informed us that they had sold the rights to another network. It was still good afterwards ..just not the samebut still good. Offers may be subject to change without notice. She continued taking riding lessons throughout her work on The Virginian. Perhaps someone can help me out. I interviewed her for my book and shes as friendly and bright in real life as on screen. "And they'd get mad if somebody else's kid got a close-up.". , Can you tell me why Lee Cobb left the show. Surely they werent going to actually get married and live happily ever after. But young Jim never imagined he would portray the role of the unnamed cattle ranch cowboy himselfdecades later in a long-running western TV series in the 1960s. I have missed out on a very good show. ", Shore grew up in Southern California, but after leaving the show she moved to Utah, where she's been ever since. Roberta Shore in a scene from the television series 'The Virginian', 1964. (LogOut/ I have only started watching The Virginian this past year. The Awakening (4:05) directed by Leon Benson, written by Robert Crean and broadcast October 17, 1965,was a turning point for The Virginian and marked the end of the classic early period of the show (1962-1965). I am hoping that I will be able to intend to try and go to Audie Murphy, Ok. next May to meet and greet the stars of The Virginian, including but now limited to , James Drury. The Awakening (4:05) directed by Leon Benson, written by Robert Crean and broadcast October 17, 1965,was a turning point for The Virginian and marked the end of the classic early period of the show (1962-1965). We finished the show on a Friday night about midnight and it was a bitterly cold evening. But if you really want to turn back the clock, go online and look up Shore on YouTube, where she can be found at age 15, singing in clips from old TV shows. Judi Im sorry to say I dont have the answer at hand. Why I want to see it again, is beyond me. BUT NO !!! She acted with Mouseketeer Annette Funicello in the late 1950s series Walt Disney Presents: Annette. The song Tomorrow gives me chills its so beautiful!!! Nobody knows the name of my character,James Drury says, not even me.. "Felicity's Spring" was James Drury's favorite Virginian episode, but he had an icy relationship with the guest. 2.Why did Roberta Shore quit The Virginian? James Drury passed away of natural causes in April of 2020, so he is now no longer with us. We had John Dehner for a short time then Charles came along and he did just a wonderful job, recalled Drury. Just a couple days ago watched The Awakening and Betsys wedding. Im new here and didnt find a reply arrow on your question, Darrel. I feel the same way George, I record them on stars and watch them all , ever so often. Here is the link, http://www.cowboywayfest.com/ . While some of the cast are now no longer with us, many other cast members are alive and well, and are now doing things like writing, acting, directing, or just living peacefully. Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. 364 on direct tv. Clu's next big break was playing Deputy Emmett Ryker on The Virginian from 1964-1968. A crackerjack yodeler in her youth, she recorded a yodel that is still used on the popular Disney theme-park ride. Episodes were 90-minutes, the writing brilliantly told appealing stories, and big movie stars would walk over broken glass to appear on the show, explained Drury. "I read the book in high. Up until his wife, Ann Head Drurys death in 2019, the two lived happily in Houston, Texas, where James was heavily involved in the natural gas and oil business. This episode premieres on Encore Westerns on January 1st followed by a January 4th broadcast at 4.30 p.m. EST. I watched some episodes of the Virginian as a child. Browse 114 roberta shore photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. A great tv channel! Doug was the breakout star of the series, and I loved Trampas, and though it is sad that he passed away, I enjoy watching because it is the only way to keep him alive. He told me he left the show because his contract wasnt renewed after season 4. "Music was my first love. I remember them a little but I was young when they came on. The cause was lung cancer, said Dennis Morga, a friend. She never made any guest appearances after this episode. From what I read, you had to be listening close to have caught it. You can watch all the episodes of the Virginian on Demand. Plz reply! But then I did a lot of Disney films and voices on cartoons, I did recordings, I toured but I was never under contract. Roberta Shore played Judge Garth's daughter Betsy in the first four seasons of The Virginian. Together, he and Roberta Shore recorded an album after the show ended, and he got his own record deal, which never saw commercial success. Westerns rule! The Shiloh ranch was named after the two-day American Civil War Battle of Shiloh, Tenn. . (March 4, 1983 - December 12, 1987) (his death), (December 19, 1964 - ?) This is a common misunderstanding, Sheri. Yes the same John Williams famous for Star Wars and Harry Potter music. Shore played against type as a nasty, snooty rich girl, and she also sang a couple of songs.
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