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. It is a 4-5 day fest full of activities, this past May, it was held in Ardmore, Ok. Yes John McIntire had a hairpiece Nicholas. 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. He became discontented with his role and wanted to return to acting on the stage and in movies. No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. Was shocked watching this one! Roberta Shore, like her character, Betsy, really did leave the show to get married and settle down. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. Diane Roter - Biography - IMDb 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. Continue Learning about General Arts & Entertainment. No way. I was glad they wrapped up the main story about the miners in this episode early. What Episode Of The Virginian Did Robert Redford Appear In? Yes Bob the mining story was a distraction. "Oh, yes, my sister told me about that, from those shows I used to do, with Dick Clark and Lawrence Welk and others.". Trampas was a fast gun and I loved it when he was challenged in a gunfight to prove it. She did her own riding on the series. 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). "I just love Utah," she says now. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. 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. I really did not like The Virginian growing up. Rating: 4 (1473 reviews) Highest rating: 5. Well, mostly. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911 and died on February 11, 1976. ", When Disney shows were being filmed, the mothers would sit together to watch the day's shooting. Where does Roberta Shore live today? - Daily Justnow Another explanation for Sara Lane's departure might be because she was dissatisfied with her persona, particularly after they altered how Clem paid attention to Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore). I kept waiting for something to happen to mess up the wedding. She joins Roberta Shore and Sara Lane at each of these celebrations. Marriages of TV Western characters who continue to appear in the series usually end in tragedy as you mention. Why did Roberta Shore quit the Virginian? In the 1965 episode "The Awakening," Judge Garth's only daughter weds former minister David Henderson and moves to Pennsylvania to start a new life with her husband. I continue to watch the first 8 seasons, season 9, not so much. Darrel Melton. 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. I loved the Virginian as a young girl and I was so excited to see it available on Starz. The nineteen year old discussed the situation with her actor father, Ted Roter, who did not object and advised her that the bathing scene could be done by using a few well placed flesh colored pieces of fabric. Roberta Shore flanked by fellow cast members Gary Clarke, left, and Doug McClure in The Virginian.. Roberta Shore was a teen actress/singer in the 1950s and 60s who appeared in Disney shows as well as TV sitcoms. And thankfully Trampas did appear at the marriage. She is known for being a TV Actress. The Virginian is 55 today. Hi Duane: A message from INSP: At INSP, we know how much our viewers love Westerns. I watch it daily on INSP. Memphis Film Festival organizer Ray Nielsen has kindly given me permission to post his photographs from the recent Virginian reunion in Memphis, Tennessee. I interviewed Roberta Shore and executive producer Frank Price about her leaving the show. He wasnt well and everybody wanted him to go home but he insisted on finishing his part and staying around. Showing Editorial results for roberta shore. 106 E. Broadway Street, Ardmore, OK 73401 But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. Author: famuse.co. They were right but it was on her terms, not theirs. Stacey - TheVirginianOnline This is a wonderful show. I watched it and the Happy Chaporal. She acted with Mouseketeer Annette Funicello in the late 1950s series Walt Disney Presents: Annette. I started out as a singer, and I did a lot of singing back then. [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. He was 59. I watched The Awakening for the first time tonight. Thanks Sheri, I am going to ultimately find that episode and watched it. After Charles passed on, we got John McIntire and Jeanette Nolan to run the ranch, who were actually husband and wife and often worked together. She was a key part in the original winning combination of people on The Virginian!! 2023 www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com. 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. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. Perfect timing for your request!! You cant buy it individually. 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. Well-admired character actor John McIntire was hired to complete the sixth season. Janet. A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971 (2006, 2009 Softcover edition) I recall hearing Trampas say Jim under his breath but I cant recall the episode. 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. 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 . But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. " [The sitcom] was horrible and only lasted about two weeks," Roberta recalled. 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. Sheri, thanks for the information about Season 2, Episode 7, where Betsy sang the song Hang Poor Billy. Thanks again for your comments. Summary: The storyline mirrored actress Roberta Shore's own decision to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her real-life marriage. Now I get to see many episodes on Insp channel. See www.getnick.org. Thank you for airing it. The lead actors were Ellen Burstyn, Max Van Sydow and Lee J. Nobody knows the name of my character,James Drury says, not even me.. I love the show. Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; [1] [2] August 16, 1933) [3] is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure . 'The Virginian' Cast: Which Actors Are Still Alive? - MSN Cobb. CTVA - The Virginian 4.05 [095] "The Awakening" 13-Oct-1965 Doug McClure, who rode his way from broncobusting to starring roles in such television westerns as "The Virginian," "The Overland Trail" and "The Men From Shiloh," died on Sunday at his home in the suburb Sherman Oaks. This episode premieres on Encore Westerns on January 1st followed by a January 4th broadcast at 4.30 p.m. EST. 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 Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. Because The Virginian is from long before the height of paparazzi and social media, the cast members are now able to live out their later years in peace. 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! 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). Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. I googled that question, and it led me to this page, which I am very grateful for, you people are to be commended for sharing your knowledge and thoughts on these rare but very valuable old tv programs. What time does normal church end on Sunday? Perhaps someone can help me out. 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). A heart attack. In the later years the show lost a lot but still enjoyed with all the great actors. Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. But young Jim never imagined he would portray the role of the unnamed cattle ranch cowboy himselfdecades later in a long-running western TV series in the 1960s. The 1929 western and Cooper's first talkie film was based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. Originally airing on NBC from 1962 to 1971, and currently rerunning on several cable networks, the enduring popularity of the The Virginian doesnt surprise 85-year-old Drury (see www.thevirginian.net). Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. ", Shore grew up in Southern California, but after leaving the show she moved to Utah, where she's been ever since. This wordpress thing didnt appear to post my previous comment. Luckily for him he found employment immediately on Cimarron Strip with Stuart Whitman. really thought Betsy wouldnt get married and leave Shiloh. 2012 The Inspirational Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. To anyone watching The Virginian for the first time dont be discouraged by this episode. 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.