Ben Johnson was another H.H.N. in our house. I never really knew who he was until watching some John Wayne movies. However, I had seen several of his films without knowing who he was, such as: Mighty Joe Young and The Hunter w/ Steve McQueen. Two movies I was surprised that he was in were: Red Dawn and Cherry 2000.
I remember the day that it was announced on the news that he had passed away. I was sick and was checking myself into the hospital and heard it mentioned in the news. Damn, I sure hate seeing him gone.
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Originally posted by Tbone@Jul 7 2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally posted by Tbone@Jul 6 2006, 09:48 AM
Chilibill,Thanks for the post! Us Okies are proud to claim Ben Johnson.
As I recall, he spent his later years taking care of his mom in her old age.
He was a fine one, God Bless him!
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If im not sadly mistaken, I THINK that the news report reporting his passing away, I THINK they mentioned that Ben Johnson died during a visit with his mother. I might be badly wrong but, that's what I could swear that I heard on the news.
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Originally posted by bopoppa@Jul 5 2006, 04:30 PM
I had a chance to sit down and start watch the "Train Robbers" earlier and I have to say that ol' Ben Johnson was not just a fine actor, but a perfect compliment for Duke. I never really knew he was such an accomplished actor, nor did I ever recognize that he was in so many of Duke's movies until I read an "Arizona Highways" article chronicling his passing. Since then, I have become quite a fan of his movies. I know, a slow start, but I caught on.
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I always liked Ben Johnson. I remember the exact time and place I was at when I heard of his passing. I was in the waiting room of Spohn Hospital waiting to be checked in, and it was on the NBC evening news and was the last news story reported.
