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  • The unfortunate thing is that once a actor/star fades from public memory these things are bound to happen. Locating in Branson would have seem to be a wise move but with the economic downturn this does not seem to have guaranteed success.

  • THE ROY ROGERS SHOW (1951–1957)


    also


    The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show (1962)


    ROY ROGERS PRODUCTIONS/ NBC


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    ..


    Information From IMDB


    Plot Summary
    The Double R Ranch featured "The King of the Cowboys" Roy,
    his "Smartest Horse in the Movies" Trigger,
    "The Queen of the Cowgirls" Dale, her horse Buttermilk,
    their dog Bullet, and even Pat's jeep Nellybelle.
    Written by Ed Stephan


    Series Cast
    Roy Rogers ... Roy Rogers / ... (100 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Dale Evans ... Dale Evans (100 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Trigger ... Trigger / ... (100 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Pat Brady ... Pat Brady / ... (100 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Bullet ... Bullet (100 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Harry Harvey ... Sheriff / ... (53 episodes, 1951-1957)
    Buttermilk ... Dale's Horse / ... (31 episodes, 1951-1956)
    Russ Scott ... Townsman / ... (27 episodes, 1952-1956)
    Wally West ... Coolin / ... (20 episodes, 1952-1957)
    Jack O'Shea ... Banker / ... (13 episodes, 1953-1957)
    Don C. Harvey ... Cub Wiley / ... (12 episodes, 1952-1955)
    Terry Frost ... Henchman / ... (10 episodes, 1951-1957)Myron Healey ... Deputy Sheriff Bill Morgan / ... (10 episodes, 1952-1955)
    also featured notably...
    William Fawcett, Denver Pyle, Raymond Hatton and Roy Rogers Jr. ... Kid with Bow & Arrow / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1957)


    Series Directed
    Robert G. Walker (39 episodes, 1952-1954)
    Don McDougall (17 episodes, 1954-1955)
    Leslie H. Martinson (11 episodes, 1953-1954)
    and more....


    Series Produced
    Jack Lacey .... producer / executive producer (36 episodes, 1951-1956)
    Larry Kent .... executive producer (4 episodes, 1956)
    Arthur Rush .... executive producer (4 episodes, 1956)
    Roy Rogers .... executive producer (3 episodes, 1952-1953)
    Bob Henry .... producer (unknown episodes)


    Series Writing Credits
    Dwight Cummins (27 episodes, 1952-1956)
    Milton Raison (25 episodes, 1952-1955)
    Ray Wilson (9 episodes, 1951-1953)
    and many more....

    Series Original Music
    Frank Worth (35 episodes, 1951-1956)
    Lou Bring (unknown episodes)
    Nat Farber (unknown episodes)


    Trivia
    Roy Rogers' horse is named Trigger and his German Shepherd dog is named Bullet.
    Dale Evans' horse is named Buttermilk.
    Pat Brady's Jeep is named Nellybelle.


    Pat Brady's horse was Phineas.


    [title sequence]
    Announcer:

    Quote

    The Roy Rogers Show," starring Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys;
    Trigger, his golden palomino; and Dale Evans, Queen of the West;
    with Pat Brady, his comical sidekick; and Roy's wonder dog, Bullet.


    Filming Locations
    Andy Jauregui Ranch - Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
    Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    Cedar Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    The Lot - 1041 N. Formosa Avenue, West Hollywood, California, USA
    (studio)
    Walker Ranch - 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
    Western Street, Corriganville, Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA


    Complete Show


    [extendedmedia]

    [/extendedmedia]


    See also our dedicated threads:-
    Pals Of The Saddle-- Roy Rogers


    Pals Of The Saddle- Dale Evans


    Please note, for continuity, any posts made here,
    will also be copied to the Roy Roger's/ Dale Evansthreads

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 3 times, last by ethanedwards ().

  • The Roy Rogers Show is an American Western television series
    that broadcast one hundred episodes on NBC for six seasons between December 30, 1951 and June 9, 1957.
    The show starred Roy Rogers as a ranch owner, Dale Evans as the proprietor
    of the Eureka Cafe in fictional Mineral City, and Pat Brady as Roy’s sidekick and Dale's cook.
    Brady's jeep Nellybelle had a mind of her own and often sped away driverless
    with Brady in frantic pursuit on foot. Animal stars were Roy's Palomino horse, Trigger
    and his German Shepherd wonder dog, Bullet.


    The show was filmed at the Samuel Goldwyn Studio, and originally sponsored by General Foods
    (Post Cereals and Jell-O).
    The show's theme song, “Happy Trails”, was written by Dale Evans
    and sung over the end credits by Rogers and Evans.


    The show received an Emmy nomination in 1955 for Best Western or Adventure Series,
    but it lost out to the syndicated Stories of the Century, an anthology series starring and narrated by Jim Davis.


    Beginning in 1961, CBS broadcast reruns of The Roy Rogers Show for three and a half seasons
    on Saturday mornings. Reruns also aired in France in 1962.
    Reruns are currently being aired on RFD-TV, which also sells T-shirts and plush toys of Trigger and Bullet.


    Like Rogers’s films, the series featured traditional cowboys and cowgirls riding horses
    and carrying six-shooters in a contemporary setting where they coexisted with automobiles, telephones,
    and electric lighting.
    No attempt was made in the scripts to explain or justify this strange blend of 19th-century characters with 20th-century technology.
    Typical episodes followed the stars as they rescued the weak and helpless
    from the clutches of dishonest lawmen, claim jumpers, rustlers, and other "bad guys."
    The show was merchandised for the juvenile market with
    comic books, play sets, western costumes, and many other item


    The Roy Rogers Show
    was a popular TV series of the 50's.
    They were also screened at the same time as Roy's popular movies.
    As the user review says, everyone just played themselves!!
    The song 'Happy Trails' becoming extremely popular.
    The strange mixture of wild west with the modern world at the time,
    was something we also experienced in some of Duke's early westerns.
    Filmed in familiar locations to Duke fans,
    and featured many of the days character actors.


    The series was followed some years later in 1962 by the ill-fated
    See:-
    The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show


    It was an attempt to revive Roy's and Dale's flagging popularity,
    but was cancelled some months later.


    User Review

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 6 times, last by ethanedwards ().

  • Interesting email concerning the sale of Roy's Museum paraphernalia.


    Chester :newyear:



    One of the great people of our child hood!





    WHAT A SAD ENDING FOR A GREAT ERA OF TRUTH, HONESTY, RESPECT,
    LOVE OF COUNTRY, PATRIOTISM, ETC. GOOD OLD FASHIONED ENTERTAINMENT
    THAT SHOWED LOVE AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS ANDBEFORE THE ERA OF ALL
    THE FINGER POINTING, RACIAL SLURS, HATRED FOR THE RICH, AND TAKING
    AWAY OF OUR INNOCENCY!!!!







    GOOD BYE TO ROY ROGERS AND TRIGGER, AND TO "HAPPY TRAILS"
    THE END OF AN ERA... OUR ERA.







    THE END OF AN ERA.......
    The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson, MO


    Has closed its Doors forever.
    The contents of the museum were sold at a public auction.
    Roy Rogers told his son, if the museum ever operates at a loss,

    Close it and sell the contents. He complied.
    Note the follow-on article truly the end of an era. Here is a

    Partial listing of some of the items that were sold at Auction.
    Roy 's 1964 Bonneville sold for $254,500, it was estimated to
    Sell between 100 and 150 thousand dollars.


    His script book from the January 14,1953 episode of

    "This Is Your Life" sold for $10,000 (EST. $800-$1,000).
    A collection of signed baseballs (Pete Rose, Duke Snyder and

    Other greats) sold For $3,750.
    A collection of signed bats (Yogi Berra, Enos Slaughter,

    Bob Feller, and others) sold for $2,750.
    Trigger's saddle and bridle sold for $386,500 (EST. 100-150 K).
    One of many of Roy 's shirts sold for $16,250 and one of his many

    Cowboy hats sold for $17,500.



    One set of boot spurs sold for $10,625. (He never used a set of

    Spurs on Trigger).
    A life size shooting gallery sold for $27,500.
    Various chandeliers sold from $6,875 to $20,000.

    Very unique and artistic in their western style.

    Roy's first Boots
    A signed photograph by Don Larsen taken during his perfect game
    in the World Series against the Dodgers on Oct. 8, 1953, along
    With a signed baseball to Roy from Don, sold for $2,500.


    Two fabulous limited edition BB guns in their original boxes with
    Numerous photos of Roy, Dale, Gabby, and Pat sold for $3,750.
    A collection of memorabilia from his shows entertaining the troops

    In Vietnam sold for $938.
    I never knew he was there. His flight jacket sold for $7,500.



    His set of dinner ware plates and silverware sold for $11,875.
    The Bible they used at the dinner table every night sold for

    $8,750. One of several of his guitars sold for $27,500.


    Nellybelle sold for $116,500.






    A fabulous painting of Roy, Dale, Pat, Buttermilk, Trigger, and

    Bullet sold for $10,625.
    One of several sets of movie posters sold for $18,750.
    A black and white photograph of Gene Autry with a touching

    Inscription from Gene to Roy sold for $17,500.
    A Republic Productions Poster bearing many autographs of the
    People that played in Roy 's movies sold for $11,875.
    Dale's horse, Buttermilk (whose history is very interesting) sold

    Below the presale estimate for $25,000. (EST. 30-40 K).


    Bullet sold for $35,000 (EST. 10-15 K). He was their real pet.
    Dale's parade saddle, estimated to sell between 20-30 K,

    Sold for $104,500.
    One of many pairs of Roy 's boots sold for $21,250.
    Trigger sold for $266,500.




    Do you remember the 1938 movie "The Adventures of

    Robinhood", with Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland?
    Well, Olivia rode Trigger in that movie.
    Trigger was bred on a farm co-owned by Bing Crosby.
    Roy bought Trigger on a time payment plan for $2,500.
    Roy and Trigger made 188 movies together.
    Trigger even out did Bob Hope by winning an Oscar in the

    Movie "Son of Paleface" in 1953.
    It is extremely sad to see this era lost forever. Despite the

    Fact that Gene and Roy 's movies, well as those of other
    Great characters, can be bought or rented for viewing,
    today's kids would rather spend their time playing video

    Games.
    Today it takes a very special pair of parents to raise their

    kids with the right values and morals.
    These were the great heroes of our childhood, and they did

    teach us right from wrong, and how to have and show
    respect for each other and the animals that share this earth.
    You and I were born at the right time.
    We were able to grow up with these great people even if we

    never met them.
    In their own way they taught us patriotism and honor, we

    learned that lying and cheating were bad, and sex wasn't
    as important as love. We learned how to suffer through
    disappointment and failure and work through it.
    Our lives were drug free. So it's good-bye to Roy and Dale,
    Gene and Hoppy, The Lone Ranger and Tonto.
    Farewell to Sky King and Superman and Sgt. Friday.

    Thanks to Capt. Kangaroo, Mr. Rogers and Capt. Noah
    and all those people whose lives touched ours, and made
    them better.



    It was a great ride through childhood.

    HAPPY TRAILS, MY FRIENDS



  • Hi


    Its said that when Trigger died Roy Rogers had him stuffed and put in the museum, then when Bullit died the same thing happened, someone commented that they hoped that Dale Evans would outlive Roy.


    Regards


    Arthur

    Walk Tall - Talk Low



  • I toured the Roy Rogers Museum in California in 1969 as a 10 year old and I specifically remember the tour guide saying that Dale had said she was going to do the same thing to Roy.

  • http://www.thewrap.com/roy-rog…sical-coming-to-broadway/


    Roy Rogers Musical Coming to Broadway



    Culture | By Tim Molloy on September 19, 2013 @ 6:28 am



    “Annie Hall” and “Jersey Boys” vet Marshall Brickman leading creative team


    It’s time to blaze happy trails to Broadway: a new musical announced Thursday from “Jersey Boys” co-creator Marshall Brickman will celebrate the life of Roy Rogers. The Roy Rogers Family Entertainment Corporation, Happy Trails, LLC and the Spangler Group will produce a new Broadway musical inspired by Rogers’ life and music. (No word on his hamburgers.)The musical is expected in late 2014 or early 2015.

    Brickman, who wrote the book for “Jersey Boys” and collaborated with Woody Allen on “Annie Hall,” is leading the creative team.


    “I’m excited to be able to introduce Rogers to a new generation – and to re-introduce him to his older fans,” said Brickman. “At the height of his popularity, Roy had millions of fans worldwide and reigned for decades as the embodiment of simple, honest American values. It will be interesting to contrast that ideal with the current environment of ambivalence and moral uncertainty.”

    Happy Trails, LLC is a new joint venture developed by Larry Spangler (the Spangler Group) with the Roy Rogers Family Entertainment Corporation and The Roy and Dale Evans Rogers Children’s Trust to reintroduce the iconic Roy Rogers brand.


    Between 1945 and 1975, the Roy Rogers brand generated an estimated $1 billion in revenue derived from 88 films, the musical’s producers said. His TV show aired 100 episodes, and his name sold 150 million comic books. His image covered 2.5 billion boxes of Post Cereal.


    Boys who didn’t want to order Shirley Temples ordered plenty of his namesake drink.

    Larry Spangler, head of the Spangler Group, and Happy Trails LLC CEO Wally Hoelzel have led the charge in developing this business deal. Spangler stated, “We believe Roy Rogers represents a billion dollar brand. His name and image will have broad appeal to people of all ages around the world.”

    Bill Wolfe, CEO of International Marketing Partners, the company responsible for executing the licensing strategy, added, “That belief is supported by the excitement of many of our manufacturing partners and key strategic retailers, already on board. We’re introducing a broad range of products under the private ‘Roy Rogers’ label. We have over 100 new products in development and a number of products already in production.”


    Larry Spangler has brought together an experienced team including: Roy “Dusty” Rogers Jr. and Jeff Kramer, co-founders of the Roy Rogers Family Entertainment Corporation, The Ziffren Brittenham law firm and partners Sam Fischer and Gary Stiffelman, former International Creative Management, Inc agent and head of casting for Paramount Pictures Andrea Eastman; Jason Baruch of Baruch and Sendroff, LLP as Broadway council, advertising and branding legend George Lois, along with Stuart Sher, Happy Trails, LLC equity partner, with 40 plus years of experience in apparel, fragrance and branding.


    Rounding out the executive team are music and entertainment business veterans Bruce Glatman (Encore/Mama Concerts), Tad Dowd (Scotti Bros and Joe Namath’s Namanco Corp) and producer, Bob Ezrin.

  • "Billy the Kid Returns" has been one of my favorite movies of Roy Rogers' (well of all movies, for that matter) for a long time. I cut my teeth on it and others like it, but it never grows old. It has a delightful supporting cast (including the hilarious Smiley Burnette and the charming Lynne Roberts), a solid story line, and some of the best movies songs of Roy's career. "Billy the Kid Returns" will always be dear to my heart.


    I recently blogged on it:
    http://filmsofthepast.blogspot…/billy-kid-returns_3.html

  • Sure thing! I hope to add more over the summer.