[9], Titles, credits, and air dates are taken from Wagon Train The Television Series by James Rosin[10]. is haunted by nightmares and struggles to stay sober. His frequent co-pilot was his French Poodle, "Jamie". In addition he hires three men temporarily who hate the marshal but have more extreme plans for the man without Coop's knowledge.Coop has to escort an ex-marshal and his wife who once shot Coop in the back to the wagon train. Copyright 2016 Robert Fuller Official Website. This was a pivotal move for Robert as the class impressed him so much he changed his mind, decided to stay in show business and take a shot at becoming an actor. with Joanne Moore As you can imagine he's not held in high esteem. Fabian, Barbara Stanwyck, Carolyn Jones and Ray Danton guest stars. How'd you get into that hole? 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. [7], Horton was an accomplished pilot and aircraft owner. True, it was a departure from the action roles his fans were so used to, but Emergency was a major television success which ran for 7 years and resulted in another generation of fans - the show continues to be very popular still. Grant Withers, William Phipps, Terry Wilson, Phil Chambers, Dick Rich, Hannes Lutz, Robert Osterloh But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 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. [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. He first studied dramatics at the University of Miami[1] but later changed schools and graduated cum laude from UCLA. Five officers tackled the man to the ground, as shouts of 'hands behind your back' rang out. This was followed by extra work in a great many films including Raintree County with Liz Taylor, The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and The Man In The Grey Flannel Suit with Gregory Peck.His Dad convinced him to look for jobs as a dancer which he did successfully getting roles in I Love Melvin with Debbie Reynolds, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Marilyn Monroe and Latin Lovers with Lana Turner.In 1953, while the Korean war was on, Robert at the age of 19 was drafted into the United States Army where he served 2 years, 15 months of which was in Korea. One of two sons, Mead Howard Horton Jr. was born on July 29, 1924, in Los Angeles, California. Sung by multi-talented Robert Horton who played the scout, Flint McCullough. In the first four seasons Ward Bond was billed above Robert Horton in the opening credits. . 10 . 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. Episode aired Oct 21, 1963 TV-PG 1 h 15 m IMDb RATING 7.7 /10 53 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Western 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. Kim Charney, Don Durant, Terry Wilson, Malcolm Atterbury, Frank McGrath, Irene Corlett, Norman Leavitt, Ellen Hardies, Special guest star Farley Granger (Charles Avery) Wagon-train transportation moved westward with . "Wagon Train" overtook "Gunsmoke" atop the Nielsen ratings in 1961. "The character of Vin he portrayed in "Seven" was the part previously occupied by Steve McQueen who had now gone on to become a superstar. with Thomas B. Henry, Norman Willis, Sondra Rodgers, Frank McGrath. Horton appeared on seven episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, including memorably as a tennis-playing insurance investigator and blackmailer opposite Betsy von Furstenberg in "The Disappearing Trick", directed by Arthur Hiller. 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 Official Website. From then on, he quit. The Bob Stuart Story Episode aired Sep 20, 1964 TV-PG 1 h IMDb RATING 8.4 /10 64 YOUR RATING Rate Drama Western Coop has to escort an ex-marshal and his wife who once shot Coop in the back to the wagon train. Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:56, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Wagon_Train_episodes&oldid=1141261650, Guest star Ernest Borgnine in the title role, James A. Parker, Howard Christie, Dale Eunson, Katherine Eunson. Director Joseph Pevney Writer The series influenced the development of Star Trek, pitched as "Wagon Train to the stars" and launched in 1966. Charlie Wooster: How'd you get into that hole, you no good fantail. Join; HOME. Richard Garland, Mike Ragan, Will J. Help old Charlie, nice horseys, Help me, please, please. White, Terry Wilson, Frank McGrath, Robert Swan He explained to Robert that the role of Jess had already been given to John Smith who was already under contract with Revue. In 1962, Robert Horton left the popular western Wagon Train after its fifth season. His unit was 19th Infantry Regiment and he was chosen 3 times as the outstanding soldier on Guard Mount, a decision based upon appearance, knowledge of military subjects and bearing.When he returned home in 1955 he decided to give up his career in show business as he did not see any future in it. He was an only child and his birth name was Leonard Leroy Lee, but he was nicknamed Buddy Lee by his friends. Season 7 (1963-64) episodes were in color and 90 minutes long. His role on Wagon Train was taken by Robert Fuller as the scout . When Ben Mitchell and his pregnant wife Beth face a difficult childbirth, Michaels past comes to light. Had that role change not happened then Laramie would not have worked anywhere near as well as it did. NBC Wed 7:30-8:30 (9/57 - 9/62) Final season to air on NBC. [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. wagon train, caravan of wagons organized by settlers in the United States for emigration to the West during the late 18th and most of the 19th centuries. And wow she was gorgeous I'm jealous lol. Also starring Virginia Grey, Diane Brewster. Later that year, he was drafted into the US Army. If you're a Western fan, then you know him from his work on "Laramie" and "Wagon Train," but if you grew up in the '70s, then you're more likely to recall him as Dr. Kelly Brackett on "Emergency.". Robert Fuller first appeared on Wagon Train during Season 2 in two guest starring roles. In the autumn of 1959, two years after its inception, it ranked as one of seven Westerns in the Nielsen top 10 in the United States. Raised by a strict minister father, Myra and Grace Marshall grow up to choose very different lifestyles. Fuller easily shed his cowboy gear to become Dr. Kelly Brackett M.D./F.A.C.S. In the third season a more traditional sounding score was introduced. Many starring roles were played by already extremely famous actors such as Bette Davis, Lee Marvin, Jane Wyman, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan, Charles Laughton, Peter Lorre, Barbara Stanwyck, Mickey Rooney, Lon Chaney Jr. and Joseph Cotten. SEATTLE - The day he picked to die, Robert Fuller had the party of a lifetime. Upset after witnessing a deadly railroad tunnel collapse, Ethan Morgan meets with his hardened older brother Gus Morgan and Chris Hale to find an alternate route over a mountain pass. Strong willed store owner Kate Crowley takes Molly into her care while Coop becomes responsible for Rome. mind. 2 When did Robert Fuller join wagon train? MESSAGES. When did Robert Fuller join the wagon train? Robert Fuller (dual starring role as Cooper Smith and Captain Terence ORouke). Nice horsey, pull it out for old Charlie. Charlie tries to figure out who she is and find a way to help her. When they fail to return to the wagon train, Cooper Smith sets out to find them. Robert's dad became a very accomplished dancer, and had a plan to get into the motion picture business as a dancer, which he did successfully. OMAHA Dennis Joe Holmes, 69, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Omaha from complications of cancer treatment. While Chris Hale and Charlie Wooster relentlessly search for him, Barnaby must decide which side of the law hes going to choose. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Bob Stuart: One thing none of you has ever done is put a hand on me. 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. See production, box office & company info, Stage 19, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA. Fuller, a veteran of the western series Laramie, resembled Horton, and the two actors coincidentally shared the same birthday, albeit nine years apart. with Kevin Hagen, Frank McGrath, John Day, Terry Wilson, Irene Corlett, Tom Selden, Charles Stevens, Dale Van Sickle, Bill Rae 0:00. When did Robert Fuller join wagon train? WASHINGTON'S Y E S T E R D A Y A N D T O D A Y CCentennial Farms Reconnecting with Washington's Centennial Farms Prepared by the Washington State Department of Agriculture Stanley Wilson re-recorded "Wagons Ho!" with Margo, Edgar Buchanan In addition he hires three men temporarily who hate the marshal but have more extreme plans for the man without Coop's knowledge. It does not store any personal data. [2] Wagon Train was an immensely popular program during its original run. [18][19], From 1983 to 1984, Horton took a turn in daytime soap operas, playing the part of Whit McColl on As the World Turns. Some say the change to black and white was an homage to the early years of Wagon Train. Robert Fuller WAS Jess Harper and John Smith WAS Slim Sherman. [8][9], His role on Wagon Train was taken by Robert Fuller as the scout Cooper Smith. . [6] The former's A-side was also the title track of an album he released on the same label. Robert Horton, known for his role as scout Flint McCullough in the Emmy-nominated series "Wagon Train," died March 9 inLos Angeles, his niece Joan Evans told the New York Times. The most significant of these was at Graumans Chinese Theatre where he started as a doorman and worked his way up to Assistant Manager. Below and at left are pictures from Emergency! From then on, he quit. The Kate Parker Story The Ella Lindstrom Story He worked a variety of jobs before moving to Hollywood.When his mother Betty married Robert Simpson, Robert took the name Robert Simpson Jr. About midway through the second season this was replaced with an instrumental version by Stanley Wilson. 1984) Jennifer Savidge ( m. 2001). They eventually reconciled shortly before Bond's death. In the second season, a new more modern sounding theme was introduced. This alone woud make it worth watching. He also recorded albums and performed in nightclubs during his tenure on "Wagon Train.". Guest actors: Jeannie Carson (Annie MacGregor). Guest actors: Macdonald Carey (Bill Tawnee). Why did Robert Fuller leave wagon train?May 24, 2019Four years later, when Laramie came to an end, Fuller was immediately pulled aboard the long-running seri. Also starring Carolyn Jones Over the next 4 years Robert immortalized the character of Jess Harper and gained millions of fans worldwide. Andy. The character Charlie Wooster was called both Charlie and Chuck, and sometimes both in the same episode. This film was the cult science fiction movie "The Brain From Planet Arous" with John Agar. The only woman at Fort Pierce, Mrs. Nancy Winters deals with her loneliness, fears and painful memories by secretly drinking whiskey out of a fancy tea set. [11]:649, In 1966, he starred in The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones, the first Western made specifically for television and simultaneous distribution to cinemas in Europe. Robert remained the only scout during Wagon Trains Season 8, the final season. Terry Wilson, Voorhies J. Ardoin, Tharon Crigler, Frank de Kova. "[6] His "first major TV role" was in Ford Theatre in the episode "Portrait of Lydia" on December 16, 1954. . Director 0:57. The show debuted at #15 in the Nielsen ratings, rose to #2 in the next three seasons, and peaked at #1 in the . His parents owned a dancing school in Florida. The ruggedly handsome Horton made dozens of appearances in movies and television shows between 1951 and 1989, including a small role in the film Bright Road starring Dorothy Dandridge, an episode of Ray Milland's sitcom Meet Mr. McNutley and on the syndicated Sheriff of Cochise, starring John Bromfield. One episode very seldom shown is "Princess of the Lost Tribe" (season 4 episode 6, shown 6 Nov 1960), in which Flint McCullough happens upon the hiding place of descendants of the Aztec Indians - now moved up from central Mexico to the vicinity of Arizona, with Raymond Massey playing their king, Montezuma IX, speaking English with flawless educated diction. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Last Telecast: 9/5/65. Robert Fuller first appeared on Wagon Train during Season 2 in two guest starring roles. [citation needed]. "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. The plot of the western series was supposed to take place entirely in the first few years after the Civil War, which ended in 1865. Cooper Smith: Hello, Stuart. Where is Robert Fuller now? In 1962, Robert Horton left the popular western Wagon Train after its fifth season . Embarrassed by his wifes erratic and drunken behavior, Captain Paul Winters is ordered to send his wife away on the wagon train. Both episodes were great opportunities for Robert to develop his acting skills and help prepare him for his iconic role as Jess Harper in Laramie. In 1963, producer David Merrick hired him as the male lead in the musical version of N. Richard Nash's play The Rainmaker (titled 110 in the Shade),. Inspired by the 1950 John Ford movie Wagon Master, Wagon Train debuted Wednesday night, September 18, 1957, on the NBC Television Network. with Tom Pittman, Vaughn Taylor, Tom Laughlin, Walter Coy, Gregg Palmer, Jack Lambert, Robert Patten Robert was in good company.In 1956 came his first speaking part in a movie where he played a union soldier and said to Gary Cooper "Bet you a dollar you can't do that again." There were three different theme songs used during the eight year run of Wagon Train. They have three children together. Terry W. Wilson (September 3, 1923 - March 30, 1999) [1] was an American actor most noted for his role as "Bill Hawks", the assistant trail master, in all 267 episodes of the NBC and ABC western television series, Wagon Train, which aired from 1957 to 1965. This was the start of Robert's journey into acting, and it was then he changed from Robert Simpson Jr to Robert Fuller.After joining SEG Robert started doing extra work and in 1952 got his first job in the movie Above and Beyond with Robert Taylor. Scott Miller joined the cast as scout Duke Shannon for Seasons 4 through 7. Taking inspiration from John Ford's 1950 film Wagon Master, Revue Productions conceived of a semi-anthology series with an emphasis on strong storytelling and quality direction with weekly guest stars known for their work in motion pictures and other media but retaining a regular cast of characters to provide a touchstone for audiences. Robert Horton, 'Wagon Train' Actor, Dies at 91. Wagon Train debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. Robert Fuller. 1975 - Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame 1989 - Golden Boot Award 2002 - Honoree Kanab Western Legends Roundup 2004 - Cowboy Spirit Award - National Festival Of The West, Phoenix October 2007 - Silver Spur Award April 2008 - Inducted into the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma, Hall Of Great Western Performers. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [7], At the end of the fifth season, in June 1962, Robert Horton left the series to pursue a career in musical theatre. Robert Fuller was born on July 29, 1933 and is 89 years old now. money box is stolen, the whole train is in an uproar. It was this appearance that led to his being offered the role of Jess Harper in "Laramie. Robert Fuller was born in Troy, New York on July 29, 1933 at 1:50 PM and was raised in Key West, Florida. The inspiration for the series came from the 50s film the Wagon Master by John Ford. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. In the 196162 season, it surpassed Gunsmoke in popularity and ranked as the most popular program on American television. was written and conducted by Jerome Moross, who adapted it from a passage of music he had written for the 1959 film The Jayhawkers. with Susan Oliver, John Dehner, Special guest star Eddie Albert [John Darro] He still has an international fan club - The Robert Fuller Fandom.Robert Fuller has had a long and very successful career which is proven by the awards he has received. Emily Hawks was played by Irene Windust, who was also billed under her maiden name, which was Corlett. Robert quit school at 9th grade as he did not enjoy school and openly admits he did not do well there. The very same year Robert did another film for the same company that produced Teenage Thunder and again worked with the same production team. That was our intention with this video as well. Mead Howard "Robert" Horton Jr. (July 29, 1924 March 9, 2016) was an American actor and singer. Excuse me, Miss Marshall. McQueen was not offered the role in the sequel because it is likely that if he had been in the film then Yul Brynner would not. He went there actually thinking he was going to be fired. They were registered Quarter Horses." SOURCE: yahoo group post from "Happi" Post Aug 31, 2007 . Russell Simpson, Wendy Winkleman, Malcolm Atterbury, Ralph Moody, Hope Summers, Ann Morrison, Charles Seel, Ross Elliott. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In addition he hires three men temporarily who hate the marshal but have more extreme plans for the man without Coop's knowledge. Robert Fuller (very small supporting role), While scouting a desert route, Cooper Smith finds gold prospector John Cain near death from lack of water. Robert Horton, a ruggedly handsome actor who found television stardom in 1957 as the scout Flint McCullough on " Wagon Train " but who resisted being typecast in westerns as he pursued a. [3] Its first five seasons were broadcast on the NBC network and the remaining three on ABC. Robert Fuller played the role of Cooper Smith Chief Scout in Wagon Train for 2 seasons. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Cain later denies his offer claiming he was tricked and wasnt in his right. He met a number of people around his own age of 18 years, who were members of the Screen Extras Guild, and they convinced him to join as they were earning significantly more than Robert. with Kent Smith, Dean Stockwell Below are a few pictures from one of his guest appearances in The Kate Parker Story and Ella Lindstrom Story plus some shots as Coop. Special guest star Cesar Romero (Honorable Don Charlie). However, the shows format returned to one hour and was filmed in black and white. [citation needed]. After studying with Boone for a year, Boone was impressed enough with Robert's potential that he recommended him to Sanford Meisner who accepted Robert into the New York Neighbourhood Playhouse School Of Theatre. Birthday: July 29, 1933 How Old - Age: 89 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. 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. Leonard Leroy Lee was born on 29 July 1933, in Troy, New York State USA, to mother Betty Simpson, a dance instructor. 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. It is testament to the talent and personality of Robert Fuller that fans still travel from the four corners of the earth just to spend a couple of days with him at the Festivals he attends. Rivals Bond and Horton frequently quarreled on the set, an extensively publicized development at the time, while their characters disputed within the episodes.