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Dale Robertson, Star of television and movie Westerns died Tuesday

Dale Robertson, an Oklahoma native who became a star of television and movie Westerns during the genre's heyday, died Tuesday.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57571728/actor-dale-robertson-dies-in-california-hospital/

Excerpt: In the 1950s, he moved into television, starring in series such as "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1957-62), "Iron…

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Added by Gay Mathis on February 27, 2013 at 8:35pm — 6 Comments

Harry Carey Jr. dies at 91--Western Character Actor

Harry Carey Jr. dies at 91; character actor in John Ford films (Excerpts and more on website link)

http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-harry-carey-20121229,0,6524990,full.story

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The son of a silent film star, Harry Carey Jr. was thought to be the last surviving member of director Ford's legendary acting company and appeared in several…

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Added by Gay Mathis on December 28, 2012 at 6:40pm — 19 Comments

Billy said,"I Thought I told That Indian To Use Gopher Snakes Instead Of Real Ones"......"How Many times is

He Going To get Bitten before He Get's Smart". That was from a scene in the movie where Scattman Caruthers said,"Ladies and Gentlemen The Snake Dance" from the movie (Bronco Billy) starring Clint Eastwood and Scatman Caruthers. They were performing under the Big-Top tent to an eager audience.If you don't have this movie then I suggest you buy it or rent it. It's my favorite Clint Eastwood movie of all time.Have fun Pardner!!!!!!!!!!

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 17, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Sheriff Said,"I'm Going To Whip It out"............The Crowd Replied,"Don't Do It"..................

That was a classic scene from a movie I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman,Slim Pickens,Mel Brooks,Cleavon Little and Madelain Kahn.This movie is a little bit too much. If you haven't seen it then I suggest you buy it or rent it Pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 11, 2010 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Madelain Said,"Is That A Ten-Gallon Hat Or Are You Just Enjoying The Show"?

That scene was where she was singing on stage at the local hotel. It was a movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman,Slim Pickens,Cleavon Little,Mel Brooks and Madelain Kahn. Mel brooks directed it and played a part in it. He really blazed a new trail with this movie. If you haven't seen it then I suggest that you buy it or rent it. Have fun watching it pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 10, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Harvey Said,"I Lost My Froggy ,Can You Find It?"...........Slim Replied,"Here It Is I found It"...............

That scene was shot in a bathtub showing Harvey playing with his bath toy and Slim washing his back with a brush.That was from a movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens ,Cleavon Little and Mel Brooks.Mel directed this movie, he tooks some big chances with the subject matter. If you want some laughs then I suggest you rent or buy this moviPardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 9, 2010 at 3:41pm — No Comments

The Boss Said,"Quit Your Lolly-Gagging You Act Like It's 120 Degrees Out Here,When In Fact It's Only

114 degrees." That scene was from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Blazing Saddles) starring Harvey Korman, Slim Pickens, Clevon Little and Mel Brooks. If you don't have this movie then I suggest you buy it or rent it. This movie is one-of-a-kind if you know what I mean.Have fun pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 8, 2010 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Owen Said,"Hey look I'm On A Wanted Poster,$500.00 Reward"......Jackie Replies," I'm Wanted too,$1000.00 Reward

For Me." Owen Replied,"There is something wrong with the Justice system. It's all screwed up how can a Side-Kick be worth more than the Main-Guy". That scene came from a movie I watching the other day called (Shanghai Noon) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.If you want to laugh, then I would recommend this movie too you. Either rent or buy it. This is what comedy Is all about Pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 5, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Jackie Said," Let Me Out Of Here,Several Times Over"..............Owen Said," Keep Talking Chinese That Seems

To Be Working". That scene came from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Noon) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. They were in Jail trying to break out so that they could find Princess Pei Pei and get the Gold.I recommend that if you don't have this movie in your video library, then you should buy it or rent it now.Happy Trails Pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 4, 2010 at 3:16pm — No Comments

Big Chief Said,"Lets Smoke'm Peace Pipe".....Jackie Said,"I Never Smoked a Pipe Before".............

As Jackie passes out, the other Indians replied" There must be some real strong shit in that pipe. That scene was from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Kid) starring Jackie Chan. If you don't own this flick then I would recommend that you buy it or rent it.Watch it now pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 3, 2010 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Jackie Said,"I Have To Find Carson City,Where Is It"?....Owen Replied," It's Just Over Those ...............

Mountains". Now I kept my end of the bargain, dig me out. Jackie hands him a pair of Chinese (chop sticks). That scene was from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Kid) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. If you don't own this film then I recommend that you rent it soon. There is plenty of laughs to go around on this Western spoof pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on March 1, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Owen Said,"Those Bad Guys Stole All My Clothes And Buried Me In The Desert".....Then He Said,"It's Medication

Time". That funny scene was from a movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Noon) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. The setting showed Owen dreaming that he was being pampered in bed by beautiful girls. But then the camera showed him buried in the desert being pecked on his ear by buzzards that were eating his hair.If you want some laughs either buy this movie or rent it. It's really a very funny Western comedy.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 26, 2010 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Owen Said,What's Going On Here,What Are You Doing"...his Pardner Replied," I'm Just Wing'n-It".....

That scene was from a movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Noon) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson.They were robbing the train and his buddy fired off a shot with his gun. Owen told his pardner that his wing'n-it privileges have just been revoked. If you don't have this movie then I recommend you rent it. There is plenty of laughs in this Western spoof. Watch it now pardner.

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 25, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Owen Said ,"Is This The First Time You Ever Saw An Outlaw..The Girl Passenger On The Train Nodded Her

Head up-and-down. Owen replied," are you all excited, scared and nervous all rolled up into one".He also said," The last time we robbed a train it was so hot out that we went naked". That scene was from a very funny movie that I was watching the other day called (Shanghai Kid) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. Owen's pardner was removing some jewelry from a woman and then Owen brushed him aside and told him point blank," you don't steel from women", as he placed the ring back on her… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 24, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Owen Said,"Technically This Is How You Rob A Train"....His Pardner Replied,"Isn't That a Pretty Train"....

That scene was from a film I was watching yesterday called (Shanghai Noon) starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. It was pretty funny when Owen pulled out a map with a picture of train drawn with Pencil and Colored with Crayons. I guess that the title was a spoof on the movie( High Noon) that starred Gary Cooper.If this movie doesn't tickle your funny bone then nothing will. What do you of this one pardner?

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 23, 2010 at 9:03am — No Comments

The Colonel Said,"There Is Someone In Your Tent"....Gene Laughed As He Watched The Colonel Walk In The

Opposite Direction. That scene was from a film that I watched the other day called (Yodelin' Kid From Pine Ridge) starring Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette. Gene got quite a laugh at the Colonel's expression like he was running for the hills. Pretty funny stuff. What do think partner? Are we laughing yet?

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 19, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

The Colonel said,"Great Job with The Lips,That's Why Deception Is An Art".................

That scene was from a film that I was watching the other day called (Yodelin" Kid from Pine Ridge) starring Gene Aurty and Smiley Burnette. It was when Gene was off fighting Cattle Rustlers and couldn't be at the Wild West Show to perform his act. So the Colonel had someone take his place and they just played a record instead. That was a very funny part of the film that I really enjoyed. How about you partner?

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 18, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Gene's Dad Said," I Never Heard You Talk Like That Before"....His Partner Replied,"Maybe It's The Girl"....

Gene replied,That's a lie". The partner replied,"How come I saw you give the calf to that girl". Gene replied," We met by accident". Gene's father said,Why did you give her the calf". Gene replied, "You would have given to her too, she was starving". Genes father replied,Well maybe the whole herd should wander over there so the Turpen-Tiners can all have food". There was big laugh track after that.That scene was from a film I watched the other day called (Yodelin" Kid From Pine Ridge)… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 17, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

The Wild West Show Partner Said, "Well How Do I Look"? The Colonel Replied,"You Don't Look Very.....

Funny, Let me Help You". That scene started out with the Colonel tearing off a couple pieces of the actors Coat. Then he took off his hat and smashed it, then turned it around on his head. Then the Colonel replied, "Now you look funny"." "Oh! I glad you think so, said the actor because these are your clothes I'm wearing". This was a film that I was watching the other day called (Yodelin' Kid From Pine Ridge) starring Gene Autry. What you think partner are you getting a laugh so far with this… Continue

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 16, 2010 at 12:05pm — No Comments

The Colonel Said, "How Did You Train That Horse So Good"? Gene Replied,"Well You Have To Know More....

Than The Horse Knows". That funny line came from a flick I was watching the other day called (Yodelin' Kid From Pine Ridge) starring Gene Autry. The scene was from the Wild West Show That Gene joined after his Dad dis-owned him. There was a lot of action in this film and there were lots of funny stuff going on. What you think partner are you laughing yet?

Added by Robert L. Heighes on February 15, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments