Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. However, he was one of the biggest stars in The Virginian cast after the show ended. Even the Revue publicity still of the period emphasizes OBrian over Roberta Shore and James Drury. She took horseback riding lessons at the age of seventeen. However I was glad to hear she left on her own terms and for a good reason, Can anyone tell me the name of the beautiful waltz in some episodes of the Virginian, Hi Janet: The theme is called Tomorrow by John Williams. The old westerns were morality plays that showed the triumph of good over evil and I think that's important for young people to see on screen these days because it will inspire them to live their lives that way.. 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! Weddings in the show I know better than The Virginian didnt work out too well: Jarrods wife was shot and killed a few days into their marriage, and Nicks bride-to-be never got to the altar (and he was much better off without her). In the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. I started watching on Encore Westerns and watched every episode two times in a row. Published work in U.S.A. for McFarland & Co. Inc. : (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.). Not as good after Lee J. Cobb and Roberta Shore leftbut still good. Any help would be appreciated. This is when she changed her stage name to "Jymme Shore". I started watching it again last year on the Western Channel and seeing some of the stars of the show has passed away is sad also. 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. Im new here and didnt find a reply arrow on your question, Darrel. Lucky girl. In one of her only six television shows after her one season on The Virginian, Diane Roter joined, She took part in The Virginian TV Show's 50th Anniversary celebration with. "I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back," the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. 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. Sadly the upcoming Cowboy Up For Vets event has been postponed this year. Copyright 2023 Distractify. I cried at the wedding scene felt so bad for Judge Garth and Randy. Now I get to see many episodes on Insp channel. But that energetic, upbeat, bubbly effervescence was no act. Another explanation for Sara Lane's departure might be because she was dissatisfied with her persona, particularly after they altered how Clem paid attention to Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore). She is truly an amazing actress. Yes John McIntire had a hairpiece Nicholas. He could cheer anybody up. she recalled. This wordpress thing didnt appear to post my previous comment. A good example is the 1976 hit, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. A villain in the original book and 1929 movie, the writers transformed him into a high-spirited and often comedic character in the series. We watch The Virginian all the time. Middle Row: Peter Ford, Dennis Holmes, Johnny Washbrook, Don Quine, Randy Boone, Gary Clarke, and Jimmy Baird. Because The Virginian is from long before the height of paparazzi and social media, the cast members are now able to live out their later years in peace. 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 as a preacher's wife a vital character in The Virginian departed. 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. album of "It's a Small World.". Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. In the later years the show lost a lot but still enjoyed with all the great actors. No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. [2], Aside from Disney, Shore had a featured role in the 1959 screen version of Blue Denim, duetting with Warren Berlinger, and an uncredited cameo appearance in A Summer Place as Sandra Dee's gossipy schoolmate Anne Talbert. When Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore) married former minister David Henderson (Glenn Corbett), declared I dont need Shiloh anymore and left for her new home in Pennsylvania as a preachers wife a vital character in The Virginian departed. Rating: 4 (1473 reviews) Highest rating: 5. (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. 5. Sara Lane replaced Diane after one season . Why did Judge Garth and Betsy leave The Virginian? I dont think that ever happened. https://thevirginiantv.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/golden-west-and-tomorrow-themes/, Thank you so very much! Yes Roberta was a vital part of the original Shiloh family. Good to hear Betsy (Roberta Shore) was as sweet off camera as she was on the show. Don Quine, now 82 years old, definitely pivoted his life in a whole new direction. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. If you have cable, you can see all 8 seasons, plus the only season of Men from Shiloh, through the on-demand function. You would think Doug McClure would have had some feedback into the continuity of his character. View all posts by PGreen, The Virginian tells Betsy.that Trampas cant be at her wedding because he blubbers at weddings.I think we all blubbered at this wedding. Of course, the role of Regan MacNeil (the possessed girl) was How big was the Shiloh Ranch? He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. Was waiting for his goodbye speech in the last 10 minutes of the show. Why did Lee J Cobb leave the Virginian? Roberta was famous for being the only female lead character on the show. I totally agree with you about Trampas on Men From Shiloh! Shore, a dedicated Mormon,was written out the show at her own request to concentrate on her own real-life marriage. That film's gone on to win lots of awards and it's shown in schools (as well as churches).". James Drury used that to his advantage in creating a mysterious air surrounding the Shiloh ranch foreman. The information shared above about the question, TOP 9 why did roberta shore leave the virginian BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert pattinson and kristen stewart break up BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert kardashian die BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert fuller leave wagon train BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert downey jr. go to jail BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert downey jr retire BEST and NEWEST, TOP 8 why did rob gronkowski retire BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did riverdale turn into rivervale BEST and NEWEST. Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. She is my favorite . I Love to hear Betsy sing, & Betsy n Randy. Amazon is selling a Season 4 boxed set Etolia. They just discarded eight seasons of character building and started from scratch. 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). 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 was expecting her boyfriend to have to go back east or to become a traveling union spokesman for Wyoming miners. He told me he left the show because his contract wasnt renewed after season 4. Shilo Ranch has been operating in Hobart since 1967, when it was an Arabian horse farm. Mayfield KY. But after three seasons of co-starring on The Virginian one of televisions highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. I have only started watching The Virginian this past year. Cary Grant did not wear a toupee. "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). Im not sure if anyone answered this (saw the question asked a few times). I kept waiting for Betsys fiancee to be shot or something. 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. After watching an episode of season 5, I was lost , wanting to know why those three major stars left the show. ", In fact, Shore's only return to movie acting after "The Virginian" was with a role in the iconic 1974 LDS short "Cipher in the Snow," produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio. The long-running Western series, The Virginian, came on air around 1962 to 1971. If Trampas or Judge Garth called the Virginian Jim it certainly wasnt part of any script but a slip of the tongue that escaped continuity and editing. A true shocker! I interviewed her for my book and shes as friendly and bright in real life as on screen. Together, he and Roberta Shore recorded an album after the show ended, and he got his own record deal, which never saw commercial success. 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. Just a couple days ago watched The Awakening and Betsys wedding. Diane's father, Tovia, was an actor and director credited as Theodore/. He became my best friend and I still miss him terribly you couldn't ask for a better co-star., A familiar and popular guest for years on the western convention and autograph circuit, Drury has been cutting back on travel. I can understand why Betsy quit the show and settled down. Cobb. 'Smoke That Cigarette'! When Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore) married former minister David Henderson (Glenn Corbett), declared I dont need Shiloh anymore and left for her new home in Pennsylvania as a preachers wife a vital character in The Virginian departed. Diane Roter's character, Jennifer, was closely tied to his, so her part got cut when he left. Even Bette Davis starred in one episode. Roberta Shore, now 76 years old, was one of the only main female leads on The Virginian, and she now leads a fascinating life. The Virginian would never be the same again although the arrival of the Grainger family at Shiloh RanchinSeason 5would see a return toform for The Virginian. A heart attack. "I read the book in high. Still, if that's not rebellious enough, Shore also spent a month in London for a small bit in the notorious 1962 Stanley Kubrick film "Lolita." And, of course, that film is nothing compared to what's done today. Complicated. 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. I know I used to watch this show, and all other westerns with my Dad when I was a kid. The way I enjoyed the other MFS Trampas episodes was just to appreciate Doug McClures comedic talents. [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. I enjoyed working with him he brought all those years as a Hollywood star to the role, but he hated the show. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a2541c9da224f0f5d907eb93175a19df" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It is a 4-5 day fest full of activities, this past May, it was held in Ardmore, Ok. 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. Glen. "We were all underage, so we had to have a parent there," Shore said with a chuckle. The entire season 9 was a sad disappointment, I appreciate you and Bobbie responding to me. 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). She was queen of her senior prom in high school. The Trampas episodes on MFS were a big disappointment for me. With Disney, Shore initially auditioned for "The Mickey Mouse Club" but lost out because she towered over the other kids. How long was Roberta Shore on The Virginian? It was just so surprising to see the wedding actually happen. It was kind of sad in one way and not sad in another way she sang the song. Roberta Shore played Judge Garth's daughter Betsy in the first four seasons of The Virginian. All rights reserved. I was so surprised to see a major character in a western actually get married that I decided to look it up. In the 1965 episode "The Awakening," Judge Garth's only daughter weds former minister David Henderson and moves to Pennsylvania to start a new life with her husband. on Happy 55th Birthday to The Virginian.. Shore played against type as a nasty, snooty rich girl, and she also sang a couple of songs. It was disappointing enough even though I knew ahead of time. Thank you all, "I'm only five-three-and-a-half but I was too tall. Thanks for this informative article. I feel the same way George, I record them on stars and watch them all , ever so often. Ive seen them all several times over, looking for it, and Ive never seen it. This episode premieres on Encore Westerns on January 1st followed by a January 4th broadcast at 4.30 p.m. EST. I immediately googled this morning to find out why she left so suddenly. "I can't imagine living anywhere else. 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. Contents1 Early life and family2 Education background3 Career3.1 First step3.2 Further success3.3 Highlight of her Career4 Personal life4.1 Other Relationships5 Interesting facts and rumors6 Appearance7 No way. May 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2019! At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Here is the link, http://www.cowboywayfest.com/ . You cant buy it individually. ", Shore grew up in Southern California, but after leaving the show she moved to Utah, where she's been ever since. All Rights Reserved. Im watching an episode right now! In our commitment to you and the many fans of our Westerns, we were pleased to be able to secure the rights to air a companion series: The Virginian: The Men from Shiloh. We hope that you will enjoy this series, and all the other great Western entertainment we provide. Front Row:(seated) Lou Elias (stuntman brother of James Stacy leaning on chair) James Stacy, Michael Dante, BarBara Luna, James Drury, Roberta Shore, and William Smith. Zowee! He did a few shows after The Virginian, such as Bonanza and Hondo, and his most recent role was in the 1987 film, The Wild Pair. I have searched so much and cant find the answer. The first episode of The Virginian, originally broadcast September 19, 1962, is a mediocre story that gives little hint of future heights. JAMES DRURY will be making a personal appearance at the Cowboy Way Festival: Gene Autry Museum, Oklahoma from May 5-7, 2017. She got blisters from her new boots, and to make matters worse, was thrown from her horse. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. (I was looking this up to see who from the Most certainly sad that she left the show. Plz reply! exorcist had died a horrible death, on wikipedia!!). 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. This was Roberta Shore's last appearance as she left the series to marry in "real life." It was for the most part a satisfying although bittersweet good-bye to Betsy. He became discontented with his role and wanted to return to acting on the stage and in movies. Location : Held at the Market Place on Broadway, I agree with bobbies comments Darrel. 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. Roberta Shore in a scene from the television series 'The Virginian', 1964. True Leta. Im sure glad I had read recently that Betsy got married, and left the show. The storyline mirrored actress Roberta Shore's own decision to break her seven-year contract with the showin order to focus on her real-life marriage. Wish I had reviewed the episode. Distractify is a registered trademark. Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. 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. Just saw this last night..it was a surprisingly good episodeI thought it would be a little slow.but it was interesting, still timely, and a little sad. Sylvia : My book covers Robertas departure in great detail. By the time James Drury became a staple on television in the Western series The Virginian which aired from 1962 until 1971, he already reached the tail end of this marriage to his first wife, Cristall Orton. ", 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 Hugh OBrian and Colleen Dewhurst dominate scenes while the regular cast are reduced to background players. What happened to the young man who could make a six gun jump like a fist full of diamonds? Except for the crazy emphasis on the quick draw, this episode and Hannah were the only two I found that were true to the character of Trampas from the other seasons. Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 750 magazines and newspapers. I absolutely adored James Drury. California. She did her own riding on the series. Did Roberta Shore ever make any guest appearances after this? I have just recently started watching the INSP channel, which has become my favorite channel, and the Virginian is my new favorite show. 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. "After I moved here, they called me out of the blue from BYU Studios and asked me to do it. I couldnt figure out if the song was suppose to be funny or serious. After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. The final (ninth) season saw major overhauls including a new name and theme, and Stewart Granger was brought in. Which episode did trampas call the virginian Jim i am a true fan of old westerns. [1], At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. What was James Drury's favorite episode of The Virginian? Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. Trampas was a fast gun and I loved it when he was challenged in a gunfight to prove it. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. I dont know if it is wandering, wondering or just wondering, wondering something like that because hes wondering if hell ever see his home again. 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've always suspected that he did - many of the old Hollywood stars did, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Ray Milland, Lee J. Cobb and even James Stewart!No. The iconic Shiloh Ranch set was built in 1962, specifically for "The Virginian" TV series. "I just love Utah," she says now. In the years 2011-2013 Diane has participated in each of the reunions for the surviving cast members of The Virginian. We love the show. She was a key part in the original winning combination of people on The Virginian!! Perfect timing for your request!! Why I want to see it again, is beyond me. 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. Originally airing on NBC from 1962 to 1971, and currently rerunning on several cable networks, the enduring popularity of the The Virginian doesnt surprise 85-year-old Drury (see www.thevirginian.net). I recall hearing Trampas say Jim under his breath but I cant recall the episode. He wanted everything changed to make him the star of the show. Lee J. Cobb, John McIntire, Doug McClure, and Ross Elliott all had leading roles in The Virginian and are now no longer here, but definitely still made their mark on Western television. I was bummed when Betsy left because as a little girl, I always daydreamed about being surrounded by all of the handsome cowboys as Betsy was! I interviewed Roberta Shore and executive producer Frank Price about her leaving the show. Duffy Jennings is writing about the . Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. After her marriage, Shore and her husband moved to Utah, where she has lived ever since. 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive and The Rockford Files, "The Awakening" (4:05) - Roberta Shore Leaves 'The Virginian', The Virginian Reunion Photos - Memphis (June 2-4, 2011), 50 Years of The Virginian - Memphis 2012 : Part Two. gary, I just looked up wanderin, wonderin' thats the name of the song. Ten of the ranch's 58 acres are available for riding. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I started watching (DVRing) The Virginian on INSP in late 2018 and up to now (18Feb 2019). (LogOut/ [on recognizing herself on the soundtrack for "It's a Small World"] "I was the yodeler!" Right up until the wedding carriage rolled out at the end I STILL thought something bad would happen. Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. , Can you tell me why Lee Cobb left the show. It kinda creeped me out as a kid, but now I am watching al the episodes on DVR and I love it. I watch it daily on INSP. Along with her younger brother, Michel, the family departed from Cherbourg, France in early December 1948 on the Queen Elizabeth, arriving in New York, New York, USA on December 13, 1948. From left to right are : Don Quine, Gary Clarke, Roberta Shore, Randy Boone, James Drury and BarBara Luna (Doug McClures 2nd wife). The Virginian is played throughout the day and night on Direct TV INSP Channel 364. They have been held at diverse locations, i.e., Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA; Kanab, Utah, USA; and The Autry National Center and Museum in Los Angeles, California, USA. I remember Trampas calling the Virginian Jim and I also remember Judge Garth calling him Jim but I dont recall the episodes! Only saw it once but loved it, Hope you got to see this episode last night (May 11,2017) on INSP at the 10p(eastern) time slot. In all the eps Ive watched since then, Ive never been able to find such an instance. After Charles passed on, we got John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan to run the ranch, who were actually husband and wife and often worked together. To get married. The 1929 western and Cooper's first talkie film was based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. Born and raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shore had different priorities, and she never looked back. "I thought, so that's why they asked me to yodel!". He was dissatisfied with acting but continued to have an acting career longer than the majority of The Virginian cast. 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). Thanks Sheri, I am going to ultimately find that episode and watched it. If this is a repeat comment I apologize. Would anyone know what season and episode number and/or title? she asks with a hearty laugh. " Roberta also performed the theme song for that movie. I watched The Awakening for the first time tonight. "Oh, yes, my sister told me about that, from those shows I used to do, with Dick Clark and Lawrence Welk and others.". Roberta Shore, like her character, Betsy, really did leave the show to get married and settle down. There was no reason to believe she wouldnt have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. 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. Following the discussion on The Awakening thread elsewhere on my site heres the cover of Randy Boones LP featuring a song used in that episode. To date, it is her final film credit. Does anyone know what the song is called that Randy is singing in the bunkhouse while Betsy looks out her bedroom window? I was glad they wrapped up the main story about the miners in this episode early. Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Well-admired character actor John McIntire was hired to complete the sixth season. He also hated working for television, rather than movies, so he quit. 74 min.). Beyond their roles on The Virginian, many cast members are now living out serene lifestyles with their spouses. 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). No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. Was shocked watching this one! 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.).
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