"Pretty certain it comes from The Tonight Show. That's what my research indicated. Johnny Carson had all the cool guys on his show. ;D While you're at it, you'll love seeing Ed Ames doing his tomahawk throw…"
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Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"A thought occurs: Charlie, perhaps your information's accurate for Boone until he took riding lessons from Ben Johnson for his audition for HGWT? There is a visible difference in his riding style before he took lessons from Johnson. …"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Dave, check Youtube. I'm fairly certain you can find Sammy Davis's appearance on there where he demonstrated his prowess with pistol tricks. I haven't seen it myself but I've read about the reference to it more than…"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"The film to which you refer, Charlie, is A Thunder of Drums, and the character which Richard Boone portrayed was called Captain Stephen Maddocks. It also starred George Hamilton, Charles Bronson, Luana Patten, Richard Chamberlain, Duane Eddy…"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"There's not a consensus around that these days. Quoting from earlier in this thread:
I've read this story in more than one reference. I believe that it's true. "
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"He sounds like a nice guy."
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"That must have been something to see. Amazing! Is there any footage of this feat available for us to view? I'd love to see it for myself. "
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Well, now. Let's hear them. You don't mosey in here with an opening like that and not continue.
We're waiting. taps foot impatiently"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Charley, I do beg your pardon, but you're in error in several points. Ben Johnson taught Richard Boone how to improve his riding when he was up for Have Gun - Will Travel. It's true that he disliked horses but he looked d@mn…"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"IMO, what differed about HGWT is that it was an adult western. Most of the others were family viewing or targeted for children.
Those others you mentioned could be watched by the family with the exception of Steve Donovan, Western…"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Yes, that was a good one, perhaps one of his best. Cicero Grimes was slightly reminiscent of the villain in The Tall T, Frank Usher. Grimes was more dangerous from the outset but he still had a certain deadly charm.
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Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Sorry my previous post is unclear. It referred to Audie Murphy and his shooting skills..."
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Awesome.
When I have more time I'll post the info. It's in Richard Boone's bio. I think Jan Murphy's interview but I might be mistaken...or maybe Johnny Western, he was really interested in fast draws. BTW, JW…"
Mona Jackson replied to DICK CORBITT's discussion Fastest Draw of hollywood western stars
"Loving these tidbits of information! Do go on, please.
From what I've read, Audie Murphy had the fastest draw in H'wood. Glenn Ford wanted to have a contest with him and Murphy wanted nothing to do with it. Ford…"
Mona Jackson left a comment for Denny W Hardin, Sr
"Thanks for the warm welcome. It's nice to be here with y'all. This is a nice friendly place.
Mona"
Mona Jackson commented on Ginny Morgan's blog post Adah Isaacs Menken: 19th century free spirit
"What a lovely lady.
Unkle Sherman, didn't Marilyn Monroe pass at the age of 33, too? ;-)"
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- At 6:04am on December 12, 2011,
The Last Gunfighter said… thanks for the add Mona
- At 8:53am on December 12, 2011,
Mona Jackson said… Right back at you, my friend.
- At 2:27pm on January 7, 2012, Mona Jackson said…
I wish to God I knew...if you go by the colour of my skin you'd have to say no. They don't come much whiter than me. I used to be a redhead with the usual pasty white skin and freckles that come with that sort of hair.
You see, Janice, I'm adopted with no family or medical history. I hate and despise an injustice. What happened to the Native population of the US makes me grind my teeth with fury. I feel the same way about slavery and current bigotry against Muslims. And don't get me started on Women's Rights, I'd likely bore you. I'm in favour of everyone having a fair chance with no one looking down on them, or at least, with no one speaking ill. Sticks and stones may break bones, but words hurt, too.
I'd be extremely proud to be Native American. If you ask me, everyone else is here on their sufferance. When Tea Partiers start yammering about closing the borders my eyes roll so hard it's a wonder they don't fall right out. ;-p As if any of us have a right to be here! We stole this country from the rightful owners who were living here in balance with nature.
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