The song was re-recorded by Stanley Wilson for the final two seasons. November 28, 2008 / Will Harris. He was married to his first wife Patricia Lee Lyon for twenty-two years, before the couple divorced in 1984. At the time he had no idea what his name should be but he had a relative with a first name of Fuller and he figured it went well with his name so the handle of Robert Fuller was created. Also starring Virginia Grey, Diane Brewster. Over the next 4 years Robert immortalized the character of Jess Harper and gained millions of fans worldwide. 1 talking about this. On his 90th birthday, he received the Western Legend Award. McIntire, Fuller, Wilson, McGrath, and Burns carried the show through its eighth and final year. with Margo, Edgar Buchanan Wagon Train is an American Western series that ran on NBC 1957-62 and then on ABC 1962-65, although the network also aired daytime repeats, as Major Adams, Trailmaster and Trailmaster (post-1961 episodes without original series lead Ward Bond), from January 1963 to September 1965. Bob Stuart: This is my wedding day, so if you don't mind. Coop has to escort an ex-marshal and his wife who once shot Coop in the back to the wagon train. Robert Baxter-Fuller sits on his bed in blue pajamas. Last Telecast: 9/5/65. Cooper Smith: You never dealt with anybody except from behind. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. [a fist fight ensues until the Sherrif intervenes]. After over 50 years this film is still available on DVD.This was followed by a part in a science fiction series where he played a bad guy and was killed in the 3rd episode. The Cliff Grundy Story on Dan Duryea Central, "TV Westerns - Wagon Train s4 Episodes- FiftiesWeb", "TV Westerns - Wagon Train Episode Pictures- FiftiesWeb", "The Museum of Broadcast Communications - Encyclopedia of Television - Wagon Train", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wagon_Train&oldid=1142321403, Roger Smith - (see "Charles Bickford" earlier in the list), This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 19:29. Kelly offered Robert the role of Slim Sherman - Robert wanted the part of Jess Harper!!! Leave a . His parents owned a dancing school in Florida. Stanley Wilson re-recorded "Wagons Ho!" This change also allowed for expanded stories and continued to attract talented established actors. Then a couple of weeks later Robert was summoned again to Patrick Kelly's office. This was a stunning film about a Vietnam vet, Phil Duncan who brought his dead buddy's body home and sets out to find his buddy's old biker friends to get them to attend the funeral. So, Ward Bond's last episode as Major Adams was Season 4 Episode 22? In the first four seasons Ward Bond was billed above Robert Horton in the opening credits. Excuse me, Miss Marshall. Episode titles routinely emphasize the guest characters, such as "The Nancy Palmer Story" and "The Vivian Carter Story". Also in 2008, it released The Complete Color Season, a 16 disc box set with season seven and 16 select episodes from the other seasons. You know if you'd been watching where you were going, you wouldn't have hit that chuckhole. Ward Bond led the group as the Wagon Master alongside Robert Horton, who played the scout Flint McCullough (he was replaced by Robert Fuller as Cooper Smith in season 7 and 8), Frank. [2] Wagon Train was an immensely popular program during its original run. In his five decades of television, he's best known for starring roles on the popular 1960s western series Laramie as Jess Harper, and Wagon Train as Cooper Smith, as well as his work for his lead role, Dr. Kelly Brackett, in the popular 1970s medical drama Emergency!, opposite his best friends Julie London and her husband Bobby Troup. mind. Wagon Train debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. Robert's old friend John Smith appeared in a couple of episodes playing a Fire Captain.Since then Robert has been very busy in a wide variety of roles, sometimes to the delight of his fans, he returns to the western genre.Robert's marriage to Patty Lyon ended in 1984 after 22 years. His role on Wagon Train was taken by Robert Fuller as the scout . Robert was very close to his step-dad and considered him as a dad rather than a step-dad, so for the remainder of this biography I will refer to him as Robert's dad or father.Eventually, Betty convinced Robert Simpson to quit the navy. Robert retired after that show and it is fitting that his final part was in a western role.In July 2004 Robert and Jennifer re-located from Los Angeles to Texas where they now live on a beautiful ranch. In order to compete with The Virginian, Wagon Train Season 7 was expanded to a new 90 minute color format. [23], He was the recipient of several lifetime achievement awards for television, including the Golden Boot in 2004,[24] and also the Cowboy Spirit Award at the National Festival of the West. All the wagons and travelers are searched causing emotions and accusations to run wild. With Robert it was very different and he and Yul got along very well, and in fact remained close friends until Brynner died in 1985.Robert remained busy doing movies in Germany, Israel and the States over the next few years, then in 1970 he made one of his best ever movies "The Hard Ride." Robert Fuller Birth Name: Leonard Leroy Lee Birth Place: Troy, New York, United States Profession Actor Actor 44 Credits Laramie 2022 Wagon Train 2019 Emergency 2015 Walker, Texas Ranger 2001. Train. Robert Horton, 'Wagon Train' Actor, Dies at 91 By Alyssa Sage Dezo Hoffmann/REX/Shutterstock Robert Horton, known for his role as scout Flint McCullough in the Emmy-nominated series "Wagon. a practice which subsequently continued with McIntire and Robert Fuller rotating top billing from episode to episode when Fuller joined the series in the seventh season. The theme was conducted by Revue musical director Stanley Wilson. This time he offered Robert a part in a new 30 minute western called Laramie. "This was a turning point for Robert and the beginning of a great career.Following Friendly Persuasion Robert had a number of small speaking parts and then in 1956 came his big break in Teenage Thunder.To get the part he and his good friend Chuck Courtney staged a fight to convince the Director, Paul Helmick, that he was the man for the part. He played Ranger Wade Harper, who was a descendant of Jess Harper, and an old west Town Sheriff. See production, box office & company info, Stage 19, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. However his dad, along with his long time pal Chuck Courtney, convinced him to attend Richard Boone's acting class. It was one of the most successful American Westerns to date. He explained to Robert that the role of Jess had already been given to John Smith who was already under contract with Revue. When Laramie' ended its run, Fuller jumped to another western, Wagon Train, opposite John McIntire, a veteran film actor, two-time guest-star on Laramie, and a future star of The Virginian, Frank McGrath, and Terry Wilson.According to an August 17, 2009 interview On Screen and Beyond, Fuller was not brought into the show to replace Robert Horton in the role of the wagon train scout. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. While Chris Hale and Charlie Wooster relentlessly search for him, Barnaby must decide which side of the law hes going to choose. Robert Fuller WAS Jess Harper and John Smith WAS Slim Sherman. And wow she was gorgeous I'm jealous lol. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This alone woud make it worth watching. So again Kelly found himself being refused. In 1962, Robert Horton left the popular western Wagon Train after its fifth season. a teenaged Indian boy from being hung for horse stealing. He first studied dramatics at the University of Miami[1] but later changed schools and graduated cum laude from UCLA. Guest actors: Debra Paget (Marie Dupree). It features the trials of the series regulars, who conducted the train through the American West. Inspired by the 1950 John Ford movie "Wagon Master", Wagon Train debuted Wednesday night, September 18, 1957, on the NBC Television Network. with Claude Akins, Jack Elam, Francis J. McDonald, William Boyett, Ronald Foster, Ted Mapes, Frank McGrath, Henry Wills Would you go and put your big shoulders to the rear end of my wagon. Coop accompanies Grace Marshall to visit her sister Myra whom, traumatized by an upbringing by an abusive father, Grace finds living a life of addiction and infidelity for which Grace wrongf Read allCoop accompanies Grace Marshall to visit her sister Myra whom, traumatized by an upbringing by an abusive father, Grace finds living a life of addiction and infidelity for which Grace wrongfully blames husband Vern.Coop accompanies Grace Marshall to visit her sister Myra whom, traumatized by an upbringing by an abusive father, Grace finds living a life of addiction and infidelity for which Grace wrongfully blames husband Vern. This was Robert Fuller at his best and while there were good performances he carried the film. He studied the frontier era, drove the actual route the fictional wagon train took, and invented a back story for his character. Robert Horton, 'Wagon Train' Actor, Dies at 91. Guest stars Phyllis Thaxter as Christine Elliott, John McIntire plays Christopher Hale's twin brother Levi, Jeanette Nolan, L.Q. The episodes were entitled "The Ella Lindstrom Story" (original air date February 4, 1959) and "The Kate Parker Story" (original air date May 6, 1959). Wagons Ho! was used for the rest of the series. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Cooper Smith rescues Molly Kincaid and Rome a teenaged Indian boy from being hung for horse stealing. For the true Robert Fuller fans you probably already know this but for others its cool! when the series went to color in 1963, then an abbreviated version of the 1963 re-recorded theme was used for the final season when it returned to black-and-white. Embarrassed by his wifes erratic and drunken behavior, Captain Paul Winters is ordered to send his wife away on the wagon train. . Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Emotions run high and trouble is around every corner after they join train. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [1] The series was inspired by the 1950 John Ford film Wagon Master. From 2010 to 2013, Timeless Media Group released the series in eight box sets of one season each, and the seventh season lacks the bonus episodes. Michael is haunted by nightmares and struggles to stay sober. Robert quit school at 9th grade as he did not enjoy school and openly admits he did not do well there. Even with rumors of Indian attacks, Chris Hales request for a military escort is denied by Col. Lathrop. [13] He appeared several times on The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. When Coop goes to discuss it with Cain, their meeting has tragic consequences. Robert Fuller (outstanding starring role). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. with Tom Pittman, Vaughn Taylor, Tom Laughlin, Walter Coy, Gregg Palmer, Jack Lambert, Robert Patten Robert was grateful for the offer but did not want to play a doctor and he told Webb so. [citation needed]. Uncredited: Carol Henry, Special guest star Agnes Moorehead (Mary Halstead) This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [5] In its first three seasons and part of the fourth, the regular cast consisted of Ward Bond as Major Seth Adams, the trailmaster, Robert Horton as Flint McCullough, the scout, Terry Wilson as Bill Hawks, the ramrod, and Frank McGrath as Charlie Wooster, the cook. Mr. Horton left the show when it was at the height of its popularity, turning down a lucrative contract because, he said, he wanted to avoid becoming typecast. Robert Fuller first appeared on Wagon Train during Season 2 in two guest starring roles. Robert Fuller was born on July 29, 1933 and is 89 years old now. Kelly was naturally dumbfounded that his offer was being refused but he accepted Robert's decision and Robert left his office. Where is Robert Fuller now? Final season to air on NBC. Robert said of this role that it was the best part he ever had.In December 1962, while Laramie was still at its peak Robert married Patty Lyon.Laramie ran from 1959-1963 and from there Robert went straight into "Wagon Train" as chief scout Cooper Smith. Robert Fuller first appeared on Wagon Train during Season 2 in two guest starring roles. Mr. Horton threw himself into the Wagon Train role. with K. T. Stevens, Harold Stone They have three children together. Fuller easily shed his cowboy gear to become Dr. Kelly Brackett M.D./F.A.C.S. When they fail to return to the wagon train, Cooper Smith sets out to find them. The episodes were entitled The Ella Lindstrom Story (original air date February 4, 1959) and The Kate Parker Story (original air date May 6, 1959). Robert later married the lovely Jennifer Savidge who played Nurse Lucy in "St Elsewhere" and appeared regularly in the hit TV series JAG.Robert's last performance was playing 2 roles in the final episode of Walker Texas Ranger. [22], On December 31, 1960, Horton married actress Marilynn Bradley, who limited her professional appearances on stage to performing with him. Victor convinces Kitty and his old college friend Miles Brisbane to pretend they are married so Kitty can come along on the trip. Andy. [38], This article is about the TV series. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Early life One of two sons, Mead Howard Horton Jr. was born on July 29, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Wagon Train is an American Western television series that was produced by Revue Studios. It was this appearance that led to his being offered the role of Jess Harper in "Laramie. [2] He survived several surgeries in childhood, including hernia repair and treatment for an enlarged kidney. In addition he hires three men temporarily who hate the marshal but have more extreme plans f Read allCoop has to escort an ex-marshal and his wife who once shot Coop in the back to the wagon train. Bonus DVDs: 16 Classic Episodes of Wagon Train on 4 DVD discs - These classic episodes of Wagon Train span the entire series, from Season 1 with Ward Bond and Robert Horton, to season 8, when the series returned to a one-hour, black and white format with John McIntire, Robert Fuller and Denny Scott Miller. The early highlights of his life were acting and dancing. Robert was delighted and read the script and loved it, but again things were about to turn awkward. When Myra writes to her sister pleading for help to escape a bad marriage to Vern Rothman, Cooper Smith accompanies Grace to Fortune City, a tough gambling town. Grant Withers, William Phipps, Terry Wilson, Phil Chambers, Dick Rich, Hannes Lutz, Robert Osterloh After that he spent one year in a standard school. Uncredited: Dorothy Vernon. The man, 68, refused to give a name as he was eventually restrained. Why did Robert Fuller leave wagon train?Four years later, when Laramie came to an end, Fuller was immediately pulled aboard the long-running series Wagon Tra. 1 Why did Robert Fuller leave wagon train? Had that role change not happened then Laramie would not have worked anywhere near as well as it did. Raised by a strict minister father, Myra and Grace Marshall grow up to choose very different lifestyles. Step back in time and relive the glamour and scandal of yesteryear with our nostalgic photo gallery. After a seventh season in full color and a 90 minute running time, with the start of the eighth season,, the series reverts back to an hour,, and back to black and white. He has always loved his fans and that remains true today. So in this episode, yoiu have regular star John McIntire and stars Robert Ryan, Vera MIles, Andrew Prine, William (Big Bill) Smith and Tommy Sands. [citation needed], When the original Ward Bond episodes were broadcast weekday afternoons on ABC beginning in 1963, a new series title "Seth Adams Trailmaster" was given to the episode to avoid viewer confusion because Wagon Train was still on the ABC evening schedule. Guest actors: Jeannie Carson (Annie MacGregor). Its format attracted different famous guest stars per episode, as travelers or as residents of the settlements they encountered. Special guest star Michael Rennie [John Cameron] The Kate Parker Story The Ella Lindstrom Story That briefly changed during the show's fifth season (196162) on the NBC network, to help promote the sales of parent company RCA's color television sets. Help old Charlie, nice horseys, Help me, please, please. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. His dad subsequently changed his name to Robert Cole and danced in almost every musical made between 1950 up to his retirement in 1987. This was the western "Incident At Phantom Hill" where he was re-united with his close friend Dan Duryea, a man for whom Robert had the greatest respect, and who had made a couple of guest spots in Laramie. [8] In June 1963, the final episode of the sixth season introduced Michael Burns as teenager Barnaby West, who became a recurring character in the seventh season, which also introduced Robert Fuller as the new scout, Cooper Smith, joining Duke Shannon and ultimately becoming the wagon train's sole scout when Scott Miller left the series in April 1964, with the last episode of the 90-minute seventh season. September 18, 1957 Inspired by the 1950 John Ford movie "Wagon Master", Wagon Train debuted Wednesday night, September 18, 1957, on the NBC Television Network. with Marjorie Lord, Andrew Duggan, Beverly Washburn, Donald Randolph, Richard Hale. Strong willed store owner Kate Crowley takes Molly into her care while Coop becomes responsible for Rome. The next day he was given the role that he wanted so much, a role that was truly made for him, a role that would make him an international star and transform his life.John Smith was given the role of Slim Sherman and hindsight shows that these were the right roles for each of them. [7]:297, In his six decades of television, Horton, who became known for his voice, was most noted for his role as the frontier scout Flint McCullough in the television series Wagon Train from 1957 to 1962.
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