But he died unexpectedly (during season 6). 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). 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. She took horseback riding lessons at the age of seventeen. At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life, Does Albert Die in 'Little House on the Prairie'? She is a 1961 graduate of San Gabriel High School, San Gabriel, The 1929 western andCoopers first talkie filmwas based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. 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.. I see her age and shes year older than I am. Browse 114 roberta shore photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Is Brooke shields related to willow shields? That film's gone on to win lots of awards and it's shown in schools (as well as churches).". 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. A true shocker! 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). Location : Held at the Market Place on Broadway, A devout Mormon, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family, retiring at the age of 22. He wasnt well and everybody wanted him to go home but he insisted on finishing his part and staying around. Back Row: John Saxon, Tony Numkena, Robert Wolders, James Hampton, John Buttram, Roger Mobley, and Bobby Diamond. What was James Drury's favorite episode of The Virginian? Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. Required fields are marked *. 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. Thank you for airing it. Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. (I was looking this up to see who from the She appeared as Annette Funicello's rival Laura Rogan in Annette's self-titled series and as French-speaking Franceska in The Shaggy Dog (1959). In the later years the show lost a lot but still enjoyed with all the great actors. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. I watched The Awakening for the first time tonight. But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. 1978) Jerrene (1991-present) Children. "We were all underage, so we had to have a parent there," Shore said with a chuckle. "Oh, it was very controversial. Roberta Shore, now 76 years old, was one of the only main female leads on The Virginian, and she now leads a fascinating life.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.While there, she met her now husband, Ron Frederickson, and works with him at the Church of . We had people like George C. Scott, Yvonne De Carlo, Vera Miles, Bette Davisand Joan Crawford.. A heart attack. 364 on direct tv. They just discarded eight seasons of character building and started from scratch. I watched it and the Happy Chaporal. Yes Bob the mining story was a distraction. 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. She is my favorite . 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. In the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. Darrel Melton. Hey Paul, maybe you can clear up some confusion for me. 2012 The Inspirational Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What time does normal church end on Sunday? Did Roberta Shore ever make any guest appearances after this? May 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2019! Was reading here (because I got an email due to a previous comment I made in 2013 when I first saw this episode) and noticed your comment. 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 . In 1974, the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio invited Shore to star in a short film called Cipher in the Snow. How big was the Shiloh Ranch? The Trampas episodes on MFS were a big disappointment for me. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. Which episode did trampas call the virginian Jim i am a true fan of old westerns. (Thanks to Ray Nielsen). "Felicity's Spring" was James Drury's favorite Virginian episode, but he had an icy relationship with the guest. 106 E. Broadway Street, Ardmore, OK 73401 I can understand why Betsy quit the show and settled down. Roberta Shore played Judge Garth's daughter Betsy in the first four seasons of The Virginian. Danielle B. Roter was born on May 26, 1948 in Brussels, Belgium, the daughter of Tovia and Bella Roter. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911 and died on February 11, 1976. James appeared in many shows, including Ironside, Firehouse, and most famously, Walker, Texas Ranger. Perhaps best known for her role as Betsy Garth on the NBC series The Virginian, this actress also appeared in the 1959 movie Blue . Just saw this episode last night, Sept 16th 2017 on ch. Great show. 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! Pete Duel : A Biography (2007, 2009 Large Print edition; Kindle edition) Just a couple days ago watched The Awakening and Betsys wedding. BTW.. Insp has also brought us most all of the Gunsmoke episodes and post series movies too. Off-screen Doug was quite like his character and you couldnt help but smile when he walked into a room because he was full of good humor and good spirits all the time, recalled Drury. It was kind of sad in one way and not sad in another way she sang the song. That includes 15 episodes of Funicello's miniseries, titled simply "Annette," which aired in 1958 on "The Mickey Mouse Club." ", 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 An astonishing parade of notable guest stars on most episodes also contributed to the shows success. Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. I wanted to go this year, but I will go next year. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. It is a 4-5 day fest full of activities, this past May, it was held in Ardmore, Ok. 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. Despite her lessons her first day on the set in 110 degree weather was not a good day. If you have cable, you can see all 8 seasons, plus the only season of Men from Shiloh, through the on-demand function. Perhaps someone can help me out. I was so surprised to see a major character in a western actually get married that I decided to look it up. Im not sure if anyone answered this (saw the question asked a few times). Hi Dee: You mean he called The Virginian by James Drurys name Jim? Gary Clarke left because of problems with the producer among other things. I feel the same way George, I record them on stars and watch them all , ever so often. 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. Good to hear Betsy (Roberta Shore) was as sweet off camera as she was on the show. He was 59. 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. Did The Virginian ever get married on the show? I believe your sincerity in your response to Duane. Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. Anyone else have an idea? Complicated. Would anyone know what season and episode number and/or title? I really did not like The Virginian growing up. In 1965, when she was 21, Roberta Shore was already a showbiz veteran with acting and singing careers in high gear. Love every episode/, My husband and I watch the Virginia every day 2 showings. Thanks Kathy. The iconic Shiloh Ranch set was built in 1962, specifically for "The Virginian" TV series. 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. Thanks Sheri, I am going to ultimately find that episode and watched it. The show was pulled after two seasons by Congress because they . 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. 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. Why did Judge Garth and Betsy leave The Virginian? " [The sitcom] was horrible and only lasted about two weeks," Roberta recalled. After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. But the most notable role for Roberta on a TV series was as Betsy Garth on The Virginian (1962) for its first three seasons. James Drury passed away of natural causes in April of 2020, so he is now no longer with us. 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. This is a common misunderstanding, Sheri. They were right but it was on her terms, not theirs. Randy handing her his gift and Betsy listening to his singing in the bunkhouse from her bedroom window was memorable. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. He also hated working for television, rather than movies, so he quit. 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 . 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. 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. You cant buy it individually. Marilyn (1954-bef. "I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back," the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. Glen. Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. James Drury used that to his advantage in creating a mysterious air surrounding the Shiloh ranch foreman. 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. 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. Roberta Shore has fond memories of 'The Virginian' set. It was disappointing enough even though I knew ahead of time. Cowboy Way Jubilee! Roberta Bleiweiss , co-founder of Beach Blanket Babylon, and Rob Robinson . Roberta Shore in a scene from the television series 'The Virginian', 1964. . Gary Clarke as Steve Hill. Does anyone know what the song is called that Randy is singing in the bunkhouse while Betsy looks out her bedroom window? 1948. Distractify is a registered trademark. Zowee! exorcist had died a horrible death, on wikipedia!!). 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. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. 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. Betsys leaving was a major event for the show. I have just recently started watching the INSP channel, which has become my favorite channel, and the Virginian is my new favorite show. To get married. But if you really want to turn back the clock, go online and look up Shore on YouTube, where she can be found at age 15, singing in clips from old TV shows. The Virginian is one of a kind for sure. [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. While some of the cast are now no longer with us, many other cast members are alive and well, and are now doing things like writing, acting, directing, or just living peacefully. 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. "And they'd get mad if somebody else's kid got a close-up.". Thank you, [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. 2023 www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com. I figured Betsys fiancee would be shot or something right before or after the wedding. He was dissatisfied with acting but continued to have an acting career longer than the majority of The Virginian cast. In the years 2011-2013 Diane has participated in each of the reunions for the surviving cast members of The Virginian. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. (January 23, 1971 - February 13, 1979) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. She got blisters from her new boots, and to make matters worse, was thrown from her horse. 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. Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. Marriages of TV Western characters who continue to appear in the series usually end in tragedy as you mention. We take a look at where the cast of stars of The Virginian is now. Shore also put in TV guest appearances on "The Jack Benny Program," "The Bob Hope Show," "Playhouse 90," "Maverick," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," and was in multiple episodes of "The Donna Reed Show," "Father Knows Best," "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "The Bob Cummings Show," among others. Not as good after Lee J. Cobb and Roberta Shore leftbut still good. 2.Why did Roberta Shore quit The Virginian? Sylvia : My book covers Robertas departure in great detail. 5. 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. The way they handled Betsys departure was poignant. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. "I thought, so that's why they asked me to yodel!". I have been watching reruns and sometime within the past month I heard Tramps call the Virginian by name. 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! Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. Yes the same John Williams famous for Star Wars and Harry Potter music. California. The Shiloh ranch was named after the two-day American Civil War Battle of Shiloh, Tenn. . Two of them have been answered, but no one said why Randy Boone left the show. "From there, [Universal Studios] put me in The Virginian ." Source: NBC Article continues below advertisement Why I want to see it again, is beyond me. I dont remember if it was suppose to be a sad song or a funny song. After NBC changed her first name to Diane, she remained in the role of Jennifer for twenty-five episodes (1965-1966). The Legendary Clark Sisters: Where Are They Now? A crackerjack yodeler in her youth, she recorded a yodel that is still used on the popular Disney theme-park ride. No way. 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. Roberta also performed the theme song for that movie. I have only started watching The Virginian this past year. I enjoyed working with him he brought all those years as a Hollywood star to the role, but he hated the show. Paul Greeen are anyone else for that matter, please tell me the episode where Roberta Shore sang the song Theyre hanging poor Billy tommorow. Recently she has also been involved with judging the music category of the Deseret News' Sterling Scholars program. The entire season 9 was a sad disappointment, I appreciate you and Bobbie responding to me. 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. A few years earlier the same location (minus Shiloh Ranch) was used in the final scenes of "Spartacus" (1960) where Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) was crucified along with many of his followers. Its our favorite program. He could cheer anybody up. Invoking a time-honored clich, Hollywood movers and shakers warned Shore that if she walked off the show, she would never work in their town again. 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. Hugh OBrian and Colleen Dewhurst dominate scenes while the regular cast are reduced to background players. I totally agree with you about Trampas on Men From Shiloh! If this is a repeat comment I apologize. 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). There was no reason to believe she wouldn't have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. 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. The man who.married her was blessed. 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. They did very well and John was perfect in every scene I ever saw him do.. 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. That's enough to make a baby boomer feel old until the lilt in her voice makes you realize that if you really are as young as you feel, Roberta Shore obviously feels quite young. In all the eps Ive watched since then, Ive never been able to find such an instance. 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). Memphis Film Festival organizer Ray Nielsen has kindly given me permission to post his photographs from the recent Virginian reunion in Memphis, Tennessee. He loved the show and told me he wished he had been on from the beginning. (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.).