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Ken Curtis (July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the long-running CBS western television series Gunsmoke. Although he appeared on Gunsmoke in other roles he first appeared in his iconic role along in season 8 and episode 13, "Us Haggens." His next appearance was with his mule Ruth in "Prairie Wolfer," season 9 and episode 16, also featuring Noah Beery, Jr. as the episode's villain.
Though born Curtis Wain Gates in Lamar in Prowers County in southeastern Colorado, Curtis was reared west of there in Las Animas, the seat of Bent County. His father, Dan Gates, was the Bent County sheriff. The family lived above the jail and his mother, Nellie Sneed Gates, cooked for the prisoners. The jail is now located for historical preservation purposes on the grounds of the Bent County courthouse in Las Animas.
Curtis played quarterback for his high school football team. During World War II, Curtis served in the United States Army. (1943–1945)
Louis Burton Lindley, Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Slim Pickens, was an American rodeo performer and film and television actor. During much of his career Pickens played mainly cowboy roles, and is perhaps best remembered today for his comic roles in Dr. Strangelove and Blazing Saddles.
Pickens was born Louis Burton Lindley, Jr., in Kingsburg, California, the son of Sally Mosher (née Turk) and Louis Bert Lindley, Sr., a Texas-born dairy farmer. Young Lindley was an excellent horse rider from an early age. Known as "Bert" to his family and friends, he grew bored with dairy farming and began to make a few dollars by riding broncs and roping steers in his early teens. His father found out and forbade this activity. Nevertheless, young Lindley went to compete in a rodeo and was told by the doubtful rodeo manager that there would be "slim pickin's" for him. To prevent his father from discovering that he had competed, he entered his name as Slim Pickens and won $400 that afternoon.
Actors: Katri Billard (miscellaneous crew), Thora Birch (actress), Keith Carradine (actor), Colleen Camp (actress), Steven Randazzo (actor), Kenneth Lampl (composer), Bennett Fidlow (miscellaneous crew), Brendan Sexton III (actor), Scott Cohen (actor), Rich Lounello (actor), Leo Fitzpatrick (actor), Dean Winters (actor), Christy Lee Hughes (actress), Adam Ferrara (actor), Marsha Dietlein (actress),
Genres: Crime, Thriller,Actors: John Glover (actor), Bernadette Peters (actress), John Erman (director), Skates Naiman (miscellaneous crew), George Grizzard (actor), Dan Lauria (actor), Marvin Hamlisch (composer), Jack Rader (actor), Jordan Charney (actor), Matthew Lawrence (actor), Christopher Allport (actor), Georgann Johnson (actress), Amy Krell (miscellaneous crew), Barbara Tarbuck (actress), Nicholas Mele (actor),
Plot: David is a six-year-old boy who is caught in the middle of his two feuding (& divorced) parents. His father, Charles, kidnaps him to California, where he eventually sets him on fire as a means of revenge against Marie, David's mother (Young David receives third-degree burns over 90% of his body). This movie chronicles David's struggle to recover and the obstacles he faces along the way.
Keywords: attempted-murder, based-on-novel, based-on-true-story, burned, crime-against-child, father-son-relationship, fire, mother-love, survivalKen Curtis sings "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" Live From Germany 1986
[PLEASE READ] Video dedicated to Miss Maureen O’Hara in Boise, Idaho, USA (or where'er she may be). Almost five years before director John Ford’s RIO GRANDE (1950), there was director Ray Nazarro’s THROW A SADDLE ON A STAR (1946). Actor/singer Ken Curtis appeared in both motion pictures singing lyrics from the song “I’ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen” by Thomas P. Westendorf. But note the contrasts between the two appearances. In the former (and more famous) film, Ken, playing a regimental singer, leads his fellow Sons of the Pioneers in an evening outdoor serenade of—appropriately—“Mrs. KATHLEEN Yorke” (Maureen O’Hara), who is accompanied by her husband “Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke” (John Wayne). However, in the latter film, the context is completely different. Ken, playing a hotshot rodeo star,...
Bette Rogge '44, '77, interviews "Gunsmoke" actors Ken Curtis and Buck Taylor. Curtis begins the interview as his character, "Festus." He also talks about his childhood growing up in a jail. Taylor talks about his family and trying out for the Olympics. Bette Rogge Morse graduated from the University of Dayton in 1944. She received her masters degree from UD in 1977. She served on the University's Board of Trustees from 1975 to 1981. For her service to the community and university, Bette was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in 1999. Copyright is owned by Cox Media Group Ohio and WHIO-TV. Please contact the University Archives and Special Collections at the University of Dayton to inquire about permission to use this video. See more from this collection at www.ecomm...
Gunsmoke Season 9, Episode 18: Once a Haggen Original Air Date—1 February 1964 Bucko played by Slim Pickens, is accused of murder and has been sentenced to hang. His good friend Festus played by Ken Curtis, plans to help Bucko escape.
A fan tribute done in the style of TCM Remembers for the Ken Curtis Fan Group on facebook. Music from 'TCM Remembers' Film Projector Clip https://youtu.be/gyA8plPQYpg Film Strip effect https://youtu.be/KmNzy0R9gTw Edited in Windows Movie Maker
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ken Curtis joined the Sons of the Pioneers as a lead singer from 1949 to 1952. Now, for the seemingly ever increasing number of people who are saying, "who were they?", the Sons of the Pioneers were and are the foremost western vocal group in history. Ken's big hits with the group included "Room Full of Roses" and "Riders in the Sky". The Sons also worked in radio and on film soundtracks, including Rio Grande (1950), for director John Ford, who was a big fan. The Searchers (1956) is considered by many to be a true American masterpiece of filmmaking, and the best, most influential, and perhaps most-admired film of director John Ford. The opening credits (portrayed in a Playbill fontface) are displayed before a backdrop of an adobe brick wall. Th...
Ken Curtis & The Sons of the Pioneers Classics
Ken Curtis as a member of the Sons of the Pioneers and also on Gun Smoke.
From the Argosy picture "Rio Grande," directed by John Ford, 1950. The Sons of the Pioneers as the regimental singers, with lead vocalist Ken Curtis, serenade Maureen O'Hara as Kathleen Yorke.
Here is the whole episode of "Have Gun Will Travel" with Guest Star Ken Curtis singing "Dinks Song" part 1. Monk, played by the late Ken Curtis has inherited half ownership in a San Francisco bordello. Monk (Ken Curtis) has fallen head over hills in love with his new business partner Augusta played by the late and very beautiful (Lorna Thayer) and Sings "Dink's Song" to her. Great episode! I have uploaded it in 3 parts. I hope you enjoy! Statistics of Richard Boone, Ken Curtis, and Lorna Thayer The late great Richard Boone (AKA Paladin) Date of Birth 18 June 1917, Los Angeles, California Date of Death 10 January 1981, St. Augustine, Florida, cause, (throat cancer) The late great Ken Curtis, most & best famous for his role in Gunsmoke as Festus Hagan. Born: Curtis Wain Gates July 2,...
From: Jayhawkers, January 31, 1959 Written by John Meston, Directed by Andrew McLaglen Guest Cast: Jack Elam, Ken Curtis, Chuck Hayward, Lane Bradford, Earl Parker For more "Gunsmoke Quick Draws" Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrl0CwBTWzCSK4ACjpGNH_9l4yVerH8v "Gunsmoke Quick Draws" are some great clips relating to the history of television's Gunsmoke, the best TV western ever - and the longest running prime time show with recurring characters in the history of TV. More from GunsmokeNet.com * "Gunsmoke on the Radio" Click Here: : https://youtu.be/_vHuCzho59U?list=PLFrl0CwBTWzAPHD_arDzTaT7uALHu0TKV * "Festus on Stage" Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrl0CwBTWzALpIdvslr3TG7KXyZ3IfvW * "Gunsmoke on the Radio" Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
[PLEASE READ] A cowboy fights to clear his name and ensure the success of the Pony Express. He also proves he's one of the best Western singers in American history. Complete motion picture** full of action, conflict, merriment, and song. **Ken Curtis is "Tom Blake"—the good-natured, determined hero (Ken was also a member of the singing Sons of the Pioneers by this time) **Shug Fisher is "Doc Baker"—the humorous sidekick (Shug was an on-again, off-again contributor to the Sons of the Pioneers and his best friend was Ken Curtis) **John Dehner is "John Dakin"—the nasty villain (Dehner excelled at this kind of role) **Cathy Douglas is "Judy Blair"—pretty scenery (good-looking Irish lass with little enough to say but awful sweet) "Lest we forget": Ken Curtis's long and legendary association w...
The Young Land (1959) - Full Length Western Movie, Patrick Wayne, Ken Curtis In the days after the Mexican-American war, an American murders a Mexican in California. The trial becomes a moment in which the Hispanic population waits to see what kind of justice Americans will give them. Stars Patrick Wayne and Ken Curtis (Gunsmoke). Watch full length western movies free online at http://www.westernmania.com
"RIPCORD" (The Final Jump) Season 2, Episode 7. AIR DATE April 16th,1963. Starring, Larry Pennell, and Ken Curtis. With guest stars, Joan Granville, Morgan Jones, Tim Matheson, and Grant Richards.
* More "Chuck Wagon Jamboree": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrl0CwBTWzAM6E8bmNAaWgU1c25XqEv_ * More "Festus on Stage": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFrl0CwBTWzALpIdvslr3TG7KXyZ3IfvW * 9+ more hours of "Chuck Wagon Jamboree" (49 episodes): https://youtu.be/std-nortEHU "Let's be happy, gather 'round, 'cause it's time for you and me to sing a song as we jog along to the Chuck Wagon Jamboree!" Chuck-Wagon Jamboree aired during 1948-1950 The Novelty Aces support Ken Curtis musically in his solo numbers. The Novelty Aces include Susie, Emmie Lou, Art West & Gerry Howe. [CAUTION: Some period content might prove offensive.]
"RIPCORD" (Par-Nurse) Season 1, Episode 38. AIR DATE November 15th, 1962. Starring, Larry Pennell, and Ken Curtis. With guest stars, Harry Carey Jr., William Flahery, Curtis Haymore, and Grant Lockwood. Special guest star, Allison Hayes.
ComicWeb Old Time Radio Program: All Star Western Theatre Episode: Guest Star Ken Curtis Original Airdate: 09/15/1946 ComicWeb's Youtube channel features old movie cliffhanger serials and old time radio programs. Visit www.comicweb.com for more! All Star Western Theatre was broadcast from Hollywood in the late 1940’s. A glossy, star-studded variety show, its stated purpose was to evoke the Old West by “bringing you the music, stories and the spirit of the great open spaces”. The show starred Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage, and presented stories that incorporated the show’s regular performers and a weekly guest star—usually a luminary from western movies and music--including Smiley Burnette, Tex Ritter, Johnny Mack Brown, Jackie Cooper, Eddy Arnold, Preston Foster, Ha...
Ken Curtis got the only interview with Torrie Ethridge, the woman behind the Tim Wilder misconduct scandal. Wilder lost his job for inappropriate comments he made to Ethridge after she went to work for the school system. Ken's interview led to a 30 minute uninterrupted special on WDHN.
Ken Curtis (July 2, 1916 -- April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the long-running CBS western television series Gunsmoke. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 12, 1910, and his mother's maiden name was Sowalski.] Edward Fields, a carpet manufacturer; and Freddie Fields were his brothers. Their father died at the age of 39. He played the clarinet and tenor sax in bands during college. In 1931 he played at the Roseland Ballroom.By 1933 he led a band that played at Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel. In 1934 he replaced the Jack Denny Orchestra at the Hotel Pierre in New York City. He left the Hotel Pierre to join a roadshow with the dancers, Veloz and Yolanda. In 1936 he was booked at Chicago's Palmer House, and the concert was broadcast on radio. Fields was at a soda fountain when his wife was blowing bubbles into her soda through a straw, and that sound became his trademark that opened each of...
Starring: James Best, Ingrid Goude, Ken Curtis, Gordon McLendon, Baruch Lumet, Judge Henry Dupree, Alfredo DeSoto The Killer Shrews Trailer (1959) http://movieweb.com/movie/the-killer-shrews/ Trapped on a remote island by a hurricane, a group discover a doctor has been experimenting on creating half sized humans. Unfortunately, his experiments have also created giant shrews, who when they have run out of small animals to eat, turn on the humans.... Subscribe to our Movie Channels: MOVIE TRAILERS: https://goo.gl/LdHc6Y MOVIEWEB: https://goo.gl/WI6mQ9 Follow Us: http://movieweb.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MovieWeb/ https://twitter.com/seetrailers https://twitter.com/movieweb https://plus.google.com/+movieweb/posts https://www.instagram.com/movieweb/ https://flipboard.com/@movieweb
I'M Getting Mighty Lonesome For You(Buck Ram) -by Shep Fields And His New Music on BB11510.Recorded in NY,March 10-1942,vocal by Ken Curtis. Shep Fields new music sounds a bit like Glen Miller
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Recorded on February 16, 1942 with Shep Fields. The song is based on a passage from Tschaikowsky's 5th. Listen to all Festus on Stage Click Here:
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Ken Curtis And The Sons Of Pioneers - What Makes A Man To Wander From The Searchers with John Wayne Listen to all Festus on Stage Click Here:
kein gerede nur die tat,
stoppt den skrupellosen staat
Strommast saegen, Bomben legen,
ab und zu ein attentat
sprengt die Knaeste
sprengt Palaeste
sprengt die Schweine in die Luft
Sprengt die Banken
Sprengt die Schranken
Jagt die bonzen in die Flucht
Nehmt Euch, was sie euch genommen
Nehmt euch das, was euch gehoert
Macht kapput, was euch kaputt macht
Macht kapput, was euch zerstoert
Noch ein Aufruf zur Revolte
Noch ein Aufruf zur Gewalt
Viel zu Lange gab's Unterdrueckung
Steinigt diesen Staat!
eine revolution fuer den frieden und die freiheit
eine revolution fuer die anarchie
Einen Kampf der Unterdrueckung, einen Kampf dem System