Hi
A colleague at work who liked John Wayne told me the following story that one Easter TGSET was on and that John Wayne was appearing in it. He sat in his favourite chair and settled down to watch the movie Three quarters through he got bored and briefly dozed off just as the crucifixtion scene was about to take place and missed Duke's appearance.
I think the movie isn't that bad and Dukes appearance prpbably paid a bill or two.
As for the quote David Niven in his book The Moons A Balloon was one of the first to tell the story but quickly rubbished it as just a myth. A very good one but a myth nevertheless.
Regards
Arthur
