Gary Clarke appeared in a few other shows after The Virginian, most notably Dynasty, and now lives with his third wife, Jerrene in Austin, Texas. Surely they werent going to actually get married and live happily ever after. Paul Greeen are anyone else for that matter, please tell me the episode where Roberta Shore sang the song Theyre hanging poor Billy tommorow. And thankfully Trampas did appear at the marriage. The first episode of The Virginian, originally broadcast September 19, 1962, is a mediocre story that gives little hint of future heights. She is notable for her roles in the original Shaggy Dog film and as Betsy Garth on the Western television series The Virginian. I clearly recall my mother crying back in the 1960s when we first watched this episode. In the years 2011-2013 Diane has participated in each of the reunions for the surviving cast members of The Virginian. I love the show. I can understand why Betsy quit the show and settled down. After leaving The Virginian, she starred in a few shows before moving to Utah as a Disc Jockey. 1964) Pat Woodell (1964-bef. She was queen of her senior prom in high school. Location : Held at the Market Place on Broadway, But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. Many episodes are atypical of the rest of the series and clearly owe a debt to 1950s Universal-International Westerns. " [The sitcom] was horrible and only lasted about two weeks," Roberta recalled. A good example is the 1976 hit, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. He could cheer anybody up. It turned into pneumonia and he died Sunday morning.. Would anyone know what season and episode number and/or title? Love every episode/, My husband and I watch the Virginia every day 2 showings. Gary Clarke left because of problems with the producer among other things. The Shiloh ranch was named after the two-day American Civil War Battle of Shiloh, Tenn. . (LogOut/ "Oh, yes, my sister told me about that, from those shows I used to do, with Dick Clark and Lawrence Welk and others.". 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 . The Show was never the same after she left even though they beefed up the roles of the other main characters after Lee left.The episodes after Roberta and Lee were still watched by the faithful fan base.The Trampas and Virginian episodes were my favorites. Hugh OBrian and Colleen Dewhurst dominate scenes while the regular cast are reduced to background players. Memphis Film Festival organizer Ray Nielsen has kindly given me permission to post his photographs from the recent Virginian reunion in Memphis, Tennessee. He now seems to be living happily with his wife, Lana. 1978) Jerrene (1991-present) Children. JAMES DRURY will be making a personal appearance at the Cowboy Way Festival: Gene Autry Museum, Oklahoma from May 5-7, 2017. But after three seasons of co-starring on The Virginian one of televisions highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. We loved Roberta Shores character Betsy.. looked upon her as though she could be a beautiful sweet grand daughter, lol. 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 was disappointing enough even though I knew ahead of time. Im sure glad I had read recently that Betsy got married, and left the show. The series had a large viewership for many reasons: its top-notch production, brilliant storyline, and excellent casting. I too, loved this episode, but was so shocked to find out this was Roberta Shores last episode!!! Thank you, After watching an episode of season 5, I was lost , wanting to know why those three major stars left the show. 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 the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. You cant buy it individually. That gave them the last 15 minutes or so of the ep to concentrate on the wedding, which was much more interesting. Thanks again for your comments. Nobody knows the name of my character,James Drury says, not even me.. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. California. Shilo Ranch has been operating in Hobart since 1967, when it was an Arabian horse farm. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? 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. See www.getnick.org. I was a tot when The Virginian first aired, and now, in middle-age, watching two episodes a day (harder to binge with 75 minute episodes). But that energetic, upbeat, bubbly effervescence was no act. I only wish Roberta had filmed a reunion episode in a later season. Roberta Shore in a scene from the television series 'The Virginian', 1964. I was so surprised to see a major character in a western actually get married that I decided to look it up. Your email address will not be published. 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. "I've done that four or five years in a row now," Shore said. The cause was lung cancer, said Dennis Morga, a friend. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. Yes Betsy the reason this marriage occurred was to provide a suitable departure from the series for the Betsy Garth character. Not as good after Lee J. Cobb and Roberta Shore leftbut still good. 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. I love Westerns but I never liked hangings in Westerns. From what I read, you had to be listening close to have caught it. For, some reason it left a sad feeling with me.. Roberta Shore played Judge Garth's daughter Betsy in the first four seasons of The Virginian. 5. If my memory is correct it was a bunkhouse scene. BUT NO !!! A villain in the original book and 1929 movie, the writers transformed him into a high-spirited and often comedic character in the series. [on recognizing herself on the soundtrack for "It's a Small World"] "I was the yodeler!" Thanks for this informative article. Recently she has also been involved with judging the music category of the Deseret News' Sterling Scholars program. 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 grew up on Westerns and never watched this series. Roberta was famous for being the only female lead character on the show. That includes 15 episodes of Funicello's miniseries, titled simply "Annette," which aired in 1958 on "The Mickey Mouse Club." In all the eps Ive watched since then, Ive never been able to find such an instance. 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. She did her own riding on the series. Did Roberta Shore ever make any guest appearances after this? 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 had a manor crush on The Virginian. I was expecting her boyfriend to have to go back east or to become a traveling union spokesman for Wyoming miners. The man who.married her was blessed. 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. Drurys laconic character was always referred to as The Virginian; he had no name, unlike his horse, a white Appaloosa called Joe D. The Shiloh foreman may have sported a black hat, but he routinely did the right thing, rescuing folks and fighting rustlers and outlaws in the Wyoming Territory in the 1890s. 2012 The Inspirational Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. While there, she met her now husband, Ron Frederickson, and works with him at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon Church. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ", 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 Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 106 E. Broadway Street, Ardmore, OK 73401 Wow, Im sorry to find that out! After NBC changed her first name to Diane, she remained in the role of Jennifer for twenty-five episodes (1965-1966). Aside from "The Virginian," Shore is perhaps best remembered as a bubbly, effervescent teen in the Disney stable, often playing a romantic rival for Annette Funicello. No way was he called Jim in multiple episodes. I enjoyed the episode but felt bad for Judge Garth and Randy at the end! Were anxious to continue with INSP and view the chronological order currently being shown two episodes daily including weekends. Hi Dee: You mean he called The Virginian by James Drurys name Jim? on Cowboy Way Festival : Gene Autry Museum : May 5-7, 2017. on The Awakening (4:05) Roberta Shore Leaves The Virginian, on Clu Gulager at The Virginian 50th Anniversary Event, on 50 Years of The Virginian Memphis 2012 : Part Two, on Memphis Film Fair Western Stars Group Photo, on The Virginian Reunion Photos Memphis (June 2-4, 2011), on The Virginian The Executioners (1:01) with Hugh OBrian. Roberta Shore flanked by fellow cast members Gary Clarke, left, and Doug McClure in The Virginian.. That film's gone on to win lots of awards and it's shown in schools (as well as churches).". Cobb. "Oh, it was very controversial. Hey Paul, maybe you can clear up some confusion for me. I was glad they wrapped up the main story about the miners in this episode early. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Id love to watch that one tonight. [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. Dont know if that helps at all and dont know if that is actually the answer. 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. Roberta also performed the theme song for that movie. - Famuse. Why did Steve Hill leave The Virginian? ", When Disney shows were being filmed, the mothers would sit together to watch the day's shooting. 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. All rights reserved. It was still good afterwards ..just not the samebut still good. ", Shore grew up in Southern California, but after leaving the show she moved to Utah, where she's been ever since. A true shocker! 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 scripts were generally followed to the word. 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. Westerns rule! I have been watching reruns and sometime within the past month I heard Tramps call the Virginian by name. BTW.. Insp has also brought us most all of the Gunsmoke episodes and post series movies too. Why did Roberta Shore quit the Virginian? Hi Bobbie, just watched that episode a couple nights ago, and I wondered the same thing while I was watching. Beyond their roles on The Virginian, many cast members are now living out serene lifestyles with their spouses. She was part of a winning combination on the show!!! [2] Most notably, Shore was featured in the first four seasons of The Virginian as Betsy Garth, the daughter of Shiloh Ranch owner Judge Garth, played by Lee J. Yes, that's Shore speaking French and innocently distracting the boys from Funicello in the original "The Shaggy Dog.". We just watch the one where the Virginia comes to Shiloh!!! 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. If this is a repeat comment I apologize. LOL. Im new here and didnt find a reply arrow on your question, Darrel. 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. All Rights Reserved, Chris Hicks: Say goodbye to Hollywood: Roberta Shore gave up fame for family. Why did Judge Garth and Betsy leave The Virginian? 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). Change). 2.Why did Roberta Shore quit The Virginian? 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. Shore played against type as a nasty, snooty rich girl, and she also sang a couple of songs. I didnt watch this show much as a youth; just in recent years. Was shocked watching this one! The entry for The Virginian said that he was referred to as Jim in some early episodes. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. 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. I couldnt figure out if the song was suppose to be funny or serious. 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. "I also had a small role in 'Blue Denim,' another controversial film at the time. She is now focused on her walk with God alongside her husband. Im not sure if anyone answered this (saw the question asked a few times). 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 . The long-running Western series, The Virginian, came on air around 1962 to 1971. Heres a link to my post on the subject. Shore left the show I realized how much I missed her. I guess I took Betsy for granted, because once Mrs. Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; [1] [2] August 16, 1933) [3] is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure . 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 On the phone now, she's every bit as cheerful and chipper as she was all those years ago and she doesn't hesitate to throw out that she just turned 67! 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. He was 59. 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. Lucky girl. The way they handled Betsys departure was poignant. This was the first time Don Quine had attended a Virginian reunion event. 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. At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Anyway, Im glad to see that so many other people still enjoy watching is as well. Browse 114 roberta shore photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. Plz reply! Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Marriages of TV Western characters who continue to appear in the series usually end in tragedy as you mention. Perhaps best known for her role as Betsy Garth on the NBC series The Virginian, this actress also appeared in the 1959 movie Blue . She got blisters from her new boots, and to make matters worse, was thrown from her horse. "Music was my first love. 364 on direct tv. 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. Yes John McIntire had a hairpiece Nicholas. Well, mostly. Anonymous If you have cable, you can see all 8 seasons, plus the only season of Men from Shiloh, through the on-demand function. "I read the book in high. "I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back," the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. I watch it daily on INSP. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. She replaced Roberta Shore who left the series to be married. (January 23, 1971 - February 13, 1979) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. 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! Yes Roberta was a vital part of the original Shiloh family. Ill have to google her and find out more about her career!! 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. Hi Duane: A message from INSP: At INSP, we know how much our viewers love Westerns. https://thevirginiantv.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/golden-west-and-tomorrow-themes/, Thank you so very much! After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. Raised in San Gabriel, California, Roberta began her career at age ten, singing country western songs at supermarket openings with, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net, Was the first to record the song "Let There Be Peace on Earth. 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. played by Linda Blair. Don Quine, now 82 years old, definitely pivoted his life in a whole new direction. [2], Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio, "Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life", "Chris Hicks: Say goodbye to Hollywood: Roberta Shore gave up fame for family", "Guest Champagne Ladies on the Lawrence Welk Show", Interview with Roberta Shore at Classic Film & TV Cafe, https://m.facebook.com/robertashorefanclub/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roberta_Shore&oldid=1148567985, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 00:00. We really are trying to provide the programs you want. 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. Well which one was it??? I dont know if you can find that song on the net. We finished the show on a Friday night about midnight and it was a bitterly cold evening. The list of guest stars is absolutely amazing! Why I want to see it again, is beyond me. You can watch all the episodes of the Virginian on Demand. Gary Clarke as Steve Hill. Cobb. Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Did The Virginian ever get married on 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. It is a 4-5 day fest full of activities, this past May, it was held in Ardmore, Ok. Shore, a dedicated Mormon,was written out the show at her own request to concentrate on her own real-life marriage. Yes the same John Williams famous for Star Wars and Harry Potter music. She appeared many times on episodes of The Mouseketeers, although she herself was not a Mouseketeer as she was deemed too tall. How big was the Shiloh Ranch? Did James Drury The actor wear a toupee? Here is the link, http://www.cowboywayfest.com/ . Diane's father, Tovia, was an actor and director credited as Theodore/. Randy handing her his gift and Betsy listening to his singing in the bunkhouse from her bedroom window was memorable. This is a wonderful show. I Love to hear Betsy sing, & Betsy n Randy. Lee J. Cobb would have been 64 years old at the time of death or 103 years old today. There was no reason to believe she wouldn't have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. I started watching (DVRing) The Virginian on INSP in late 2018 and up to now (18Feb 2019). After her marriage, Shore and her husband moved to Utah, where she has lived ever since. 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. 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. And now she's doing publicity for the show's first DVD release. I recall hearing Trampas say Jim under his breath but I cant recall the episode. Low rated: 3. 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. I cried at the wedding scene felt so bad for Judge Garth and Randy. 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. To anyone watching The Virginian for the first time dont be discouraged by this episode. The Virginian is one of a kind for sure. Ninety years ago, Paramount released The Virginian starring Gary Cooper. Its our favorite program. My favorites parts on certain episodes were, Trampas quick draw, I always loved the good guy fast gunfighters. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. Author: famuse.co. 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." I wanted to go this year, but I will go next year. So I was never a Mouseketeer but I did a lot of work with them.". The 1929 western andCoopers first talkie filmwas based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. 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. I had never seen the episode where Betsy got married either and the Virginian was my favorite show. This wordpress thing didnt appear to post my previous comment. Sorry to hog this conversation, but, Gary, if you were wanting the recording, you might try discogs.com I saw the LP there but Im not a registered user so I couldnt try to purchase it. The awakening broke my heart seeing Roberta getting married and leaving the show. It kinda creeped me out as a kid, but now I am watching al the episodes on DVR and I love it. 2023 www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? [1], At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Why doesnt INSP show The Awakening again? That song left me feeling very sad and strange for some reason. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Betsy sang Hang Poor Billy in Season 2 Episode 7 Brother Thaddeus. Love the Virginian great series , Why have they taken the Show off INSPalthough Im glad I can still catch it on starz but miss the time slots it was on with INSP and was glad starz started with season 1. He told me he left the show because his contract wasnt renewed after season 4. You may be thinking of the episode The Handy Man when Trampas yelled out Jim from the bunkhouse porch. "I'm only five-three-and-a-half but I was too tall. (I was looking this up to see who from the Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. (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. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. The 1929 western and Cooper's first talkie film was based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life, Does Albert Die in 'Little House on the Prairie'? With Disney, Shore initially auditioned for "The Mickey Mouse Club" but lost out because she towered over the other kids. This is when she changed her stage name to "Jymme Shore". Trampas was a fast gun and I loved it when he was challenged in a gunfight to prove it. (Thanks to Ray Nielsen). Perhaps someone can help me out. Anyone else have an idea? Roberta Shore, now 76 years old, was one of the only main female leads on The Virginian, and she now leads a fascinating life.
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