Thanks Kathy. 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. In addition to the recent passing of James Drury, there were several other leaders in the cast of The Virginian who are now no longer with us. Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. I remember Trampas calling the Virginian Jim and I also remember Judge Garth calling him Jim but I dont recall the episodes! Did Roberta Shore ever make any guest appearances after this? "This was at Knott's Berry Farm when it was still a farm and we had been sort of following Tex around. Mayfield KY. The iconic Shiloh Ranch set was built in 1962, specifically for "The Virginian" TV series. But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. [2], Aside from Disney, Shore had a featured role in the 1959 screen version of Blue Denim, duetting with Warren Berlinger, and an uncredited cameo appearance in A Summer Place as Sandra Dee's gossipy schoolmate Anne Talbert. (She auditioned as a Mouseketeer, but was turned down because she was taller than most of the cast at the time.) She is a 1961 graduate of San Gabriel High School, San Gabriel, "I read the book in high. Why did Lee J Cobb leave the Virginian? All Rights Reserved. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of The Virginian in 2015 titled Billy and the Bandit that never seemed to fully get off the ground. 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. In 1974, the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio invited Shore to star in a short film called Cipher in the Snow. A good example is the 1976 hit, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. "I thought, so that's why they asked me to yodel!". Hi Dee: You mean he called The Virginian by James Drurys name Jim? I started watching (DVRing) The Virginian on INSP in late 2018 and up to now (18Feb 2019). 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. The entry for The Virginian said that he was referred to as Jim in some early episodes. Aside from "The Virginian," Shore is perhaps best remembered as a bubbly, effervescent teen in the Disney stable, often playing a romantic rival for Annette Funicello. I dont know if you can find that song on the net. It was just so surprising to see the wedding actually happen. Darrel Melton. I was shocked and surprised that this wedding actually happened. Thanks for all the info here about this episode! I absolutely adored James Drury. 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 . 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!. Thank you for airing it. My wife is not well and I'm her personal caregiver, so I'm involved looking after her., He appreciates the well-wishes from fans and especially enjoys hearing their memories of The Virginian., People now tell me about their grandkids who discover the show on cable and start watching it, he said. But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. Thanks again for your comments. However, in 2018, he released the first book in the Ventures Nest thriller series, The Dream Virgin, and is supposedly now working on the second, Orphan of Fortune. She lives in Utah. Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. she asks with a hearty laugh. " (Thanks to Ray Nielsen). Does anyone know what the song is called that Randy is singing in the bunkhouse while Betsy looks out her bedroom window? Im also glad to know Mr. Drury is alive so he can see how much he is admired and how much The Virginian is loved. Im new here and didnt find a reply arrow on your question, Darrel. At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. 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. As foreman of the shows Shiloh Ranch set in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, Drurys character answered to the ranchs owner, played by several actors throughout the series. They both serve in the Latter-day Saints, the Mormons church. So I was never a Mouseketeer but I did a lot of work with them.". I was so surprised to see a major character in a western actually get married that I decided to look it up. It was kind of sad in one way and not sad in another way she sang the song. 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. How big was the Shiloh Ranch? 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. Roberta Shore was a teen actress/singer in the 1950s and 60s who appeared in Disney shows as well as TV sitcoms. Like everyone else I miss the Virginian, hope you will be able to air the show again. What was James Drury's favorite episode of The Virginian? "Oh, yes, my sister told me about that, from those shows I used to do, with Dick Clark and Lawrence Welk and others.". "I've done that four or five years in a row now," Shore said. I dont know why I want to see Betsy sing that song again because hangings are part of western movies or TV series I never liked. The first season does include some excellent episodes and is also of interest for demonstrating the early and convoluted evolution of The Virginian television series. Post date: 27 yesterday. Here is the link, http://www.cowboywayfest.com/ . Despite her lessons her first day on the set in 110 degree weather was not a good day. But my parents said that as long as my part was OK, that it was all right. To get married. My favorites parts on certain episodes were, Trampas quick draw, I always loved the good guy fast gunfighters. 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. 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. Contents1 Early life and family2 Education background3 Career3.1 First step3.2 Further success3.3 Highlight of her Career4 Personal life4.1 Other Relationships5 Interesting facts and rumors6 Appearance7 I couldnt figure out if the song was suppose to be funny or serious. 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! Shore played against type as a nasty, snooty rich girl, and she also sang a couple of songs. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. The scripts were generally followed to the word. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of The Virginian in 2015 titled Billy and the Bandit that never seemed to fully get off the ground. Only saw it once but loved it, Hope you got to see this episode last night (May 11,2017) on INSP at the 10p(eastern) time slot. What time does normal church end on Sunday? Even Bette Davis starred in one episode. 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. Weddings in the show I know better than The Virginian didnt work out too well: Jarrods wife was shot and killed a few days into their marriage, and Nicks bride-to-be never got to the altar (and he was much better off without her). Shores departure was a major loss for the show and one-half of a double body blow in the unsuccessfulSeason 4when Lee J. Cobb also departed. Wow, Im sorry to find that out! Clu's next big break was playing Deputy Emmett Ryker on The Virginian from 1964-1968. Did The Virginian ever get married on the show? Kennedy 1964) Pat Woodell (1964-bef. Great show. And Tex was there with his band and I got up and sang with him and it was "Smoke That Cigarette"! A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971 (2006, 2009 Softcover edition) 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. After watching an episode of season 5, I was lost , wanting to know why those three major stars left the show. 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. But that energetic, upbeat, bubbly effervescence was no act. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911 and died on February 11, 1976. Nobody knows the name of my character,James Drury says, not even me.. The Virginian is played throughout the day and night on Direct TV INSP Channel 364. 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. This wordpress thing didnt appear to post my previous comment. In the later years the show lost a lot but still enjoyed with all the great actors. Born and raised as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Shore cites her faith as the primary reason for her decision. played by Linda Blair. Thank you all, Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. "I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back," the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. She did her own riding on the series. 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. Im dying to know. "Music was my first love. Perhaps someone can help me out. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. I wanted to go this year, but I will go next year. . 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). Lee J. Cobb was the first, and left during the fourth season, said Drury. For, some reason it left a sad feeling with me.. Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. There was no reason to believe she wouldn't have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. 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. Wish I had reviewed the episode. (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.). Dont know if that helps at all and dont know if that is actually the answer. And I was in 'A Summer Place,' which people still remember.". Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on. gary, I just looked up wanderin, wonderin' thats the name of the song. Later, she played Ricky Summers in the 1960 movie Because They're Young, Jenny Bell in The Young Savages (1961), and in an uncredited role as Lorna in Stanley Kubrick's 1962 version of Lolita. 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. Why did Riker leave The Virginian? "I just love Utah," she says now. Now I get to see many episodes on Insp channel. The brunette beauty was hired to play Betsy after her other TV job, The Bob Cummings Show, got canceled. 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 . 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. Did James Drury The actor wear a toupee? Two of them have been answered, but no one said why Randy Boone left the show. "I also had a small role in 'Blue Denim,' another controversial film at the time. Ten of the ranch's 58 acres are available for riding. Ninety years ago, Paramount released "The Virginian" starring Gary Cooper. Shilo owns 11 horses of its own and boards another 39. Well which one was it??? May 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2019! "I'm only five-three-and-a-half but I was too tall. The song Tomorrow gives me chills its so beautiful!!! James Drury passed away of natural causes in April of 2020, so he is now no longer with us. The Virginian was a popular Western TV show from the 1960s. [1], At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. Complicated. I have only started watching The Virginian this past year. He told me he left the show because his contract wasnt renewed after season 4. That includes 15 episodes of Funicello's miniseries, titled simply "Annette," which aired in 1958 on "The Mickey Mouse Club." Yes, that's Shore speaking French and innocently distracting the boys from Funicello in the original "The Shaggy Dog.". "I did regret giving up music," she says. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Shiloh ranch was named after the two-day American Civil War Battle of Shiloh, Tenn. . In the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. Together, he and Roberta Shore recorded an album after the show ended, and he got his own record deal, which never saw commercial success. Hi Bobbie, just watched that episode a couple nights ago, and I wondered the same thing while I was watching. The man who.married her was blessed.
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