I was sitting here Thursday afternoon trying to keep warm. Channel surfing on Direct TV. Came across the 1949 first ever episode of the Lone Ranger. Was that cool or what? Trouble was,it was continued to Friday. Had to tune in again to see him and Tonto capture the Cavendish Gang.
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Anonymous-0
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Got 'er done tho, right? My favorite oldie is Gunsmoke. Matt Dillon always gets his man, or tells 'em to get out of Dodge. He, doc, Kitty and Festus-- what a bunch when they sit down at the Long Branch.
Pete in MD
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I had listened to the Lone Ranger on radio and was disappointed with it when it came on TV.
The pictures I "saw" when on radio where a lot better than the ones on TV.
The pictures I "saw" when on radio where a lot better than the ones on TV.
The old TV shows are waaaaay better then the crap that is on the networks and cable today.
I have not watched a sitcom or any TV show for that matter (other then modern marvels or History channel) in years. It seems that the audience for the shows of today are white trash, lower class and minorities. (total garbage)
I have heard that "24" is good and so is CSI,
Dont care anymore---
I have not watched a sitcom or any TV show for that matter (other then modern marvels or History channel) in years. It seems that the audience for the shows of today are white trash, lower class and minorities. (total garbage)
I have heard that "24" is good and so is CSI,
Dont care anymore---
Anonymous-0
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Used to spend the whole weekend watching a cable station (WGN?) that played back to back western series'. Catch some movies now and then here but they loose a lot in the translation.
Dave
DH in Carolina
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Was that the episode where the Lone Rangers brother and two more rangers got killed in a ambush? Tonto comes alone and remenbers the Lone ranger because he helped him out when he was a kid.
The first show I remember watching on tv was Gunsmoke. Some outlaws made Chester hang Doc from the barn rafters. Course Matt saved the day. DH
The first show I remember watching on tv was Gunsmoke. Some outlaws made Chester hang Doc from the barn rafters. Course Matt saved the day. DH
Old Ford Mechanic
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Festus was never a country singer but,he was a singer and big band leader back before he was a television star.
There was a Canadian sit com on WGN for over a year called "Corner Gas", was on Wednesday nights at 8 eastern. That show was hands down going away the best sit com to come along since Andy Griffith and the Beverly Hillbillies. I've got seasons 1 thru 4 on DVD. Have to get season 5 yet. If you think they don't make shows like they used to,this one will prove you wrong. They've got a website cornergas.com. I've been loaning the DVDs to the neighbors after I watch them. They make a Sunday marathon of'em and watch'em straight thru. That show is GREAT.
Anonymous-0
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Ken Curtis (Festus) sang with the Sons of the Pioneers from '49-52. Hard to believe when you see him on Gunsmoke.
Areo
Areo
Anonymous-0
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Festus- Ken Curtis- was one of the Sons of the Pioneers, right? Very talented.
Old Ford Mechanic
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jdemaris,i did'nt think Festus(Ken Curtis) ever sang country music and i still say he did not.However he did sing western cowboy type music and was a member of the Sons of the Pioneers.In fact he had very storied singing career.I did not mean to discredit you in any way.I just remember reading on Mr.Curtis and his career and did not recall him being a country singer.
I think perhaps what I call "country music" is different than what you call it. I grew up around the old-time country that was a mix of cowboy-western and old-timey stuff. My dad had a band. That music that I grew up with is nothing like most of the crap I hear today on country music radio.
Ken McCubbin
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I like to listen better too. Internet radio sites have lots of old westerns...RadioClassics.com amd live365.com are two that I'm familiar with.
Old Ford Mechanic
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Boy howdy,i sure do agree you on that.
ScottyHOMeY
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IIRC, in addition to his stint with the Sons of the Pioneers, Curtis also took over Sinatra's slot with Tommy Dorsey when Sinatra left.
I recall quite clearly him bein the trooper to sing "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" in Rio Grande.
I recall quite clearly him bein the trooper to sing "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" in Rio Grande.
Bus Driver
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Here's the lowdown on ol' Ken according to Wikipedia's entry -
[i:abcab945a6]Curtis was born Curtis Wain Gates and reared in Las Animas near Lamar in southeastern Colorado. His father, Dan Gates, was the sheriff. The family lived above the jail and his mother, Nellie Sneed Gates, cooked for the prisoners.
Curtis remains best known for his role as Festus, the scruffy, cantankerous, functionally illiterate deputy in Gunsmoke. While Marshal Matt Dillon had a total of five deputies over two decades, Festus held the badge the longest (eleven years), in 239 episodes, and was the most colorful. Festus was patterned after "Cedar Jack", a man from Curtis' Las Animas childhood. Cedar Jack, who lived about forty miles out of town, made a living cutting cedar fence posts. Curtis observed the many times Jack would come to Las Animas, where he would usually end up drunk and in jail.[/i:abcab945a6]
[i:abcab945a6]Curtis was born Curtis Wain Gates and reared in Las Animas near Lamar in southeastern Colorado. His father, Dan Gates, was the sheriff. The family lived above the jail and his mother, Nellie Sneed Gates, cooked for the prisoners.
Curtis remains best known for his role as Festus, the scruffy, cantankerous, functionally illiterate deputy in Gunsmoke. While Marshal Matt Dillon had a total of five deputies over two decades, Festus held the badge the longest (eleven years), in 239 episodes, and was the most colorful. Festus was patterned after "Cedar Jack", a man from Curtis' Las Animas childhood. Cedar Jack, who lived about forty miles out of town, made a living cutting cedar fence posts. Curtis observed the many times Jack would come to Las Animas, where he would usually end up drunk and in jail.[/i:abcab945a6]
I'm only 32 years young, but on XM radio, there is a radio classics channel. I'll often listen to it during my long trips work takes me on. There's lots of good old shows on there" Dragnet, The Shadow,etc. Really passes the time and very entertaining. It sounded like it was a lot better world back then.
fregienewbee
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I remember the first episode of "The Lone Ranger." I watched it every Saturday morning,along with Roy Rogers, Fury, Sky KIng and others. Really liked Paladin (Have Gun Will Travel) too. I watch the Western Movie Classics channel a lot.
Larry in Michigan
Larry in Michigan
Agree with the old shows being better than the "sitcom" of today. But you mention a couple that wife and I like. Caught some reruns of CSI and that IS pretty good. Great characters but like any good show is bound to get stale over time. As for "24", the best way to watch that show is on DVD. On a cold wintry nite, just pop in a DVD and watch a few shows in a row, no commercials. If a particular episode leaves you on the edge of your seat (most do), just watch the next one without having to wait a week.
Nancy Howell
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For those of us who ride horses, its wonderful to watch Tonto (Jay Silverheels) ride. He was a gifted rider - very fluid and natural.
Nancy Howell
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You're the only other person I have ever run into that watched Sky King! I watched those shows when I was growing up, too.
Nancy Howell
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Boy howdy?! I haven't heard that expression in 45 yrs! Yeehaw for the gold ole' days!
Anonymous-0
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I am a real junkie when it comes to those shows. My folks go their first tv in 1954 and I grew up with those programs. I have fond memories of my brother who was killed in am motorcyle accident thirty years ago. We had to do the evening chores and we stayed in the barn after we were done and listen to the ranger and the shadow on the radio.
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