He became discontented with his role and wanted to return to acting on the stage and in movies. [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. Roberta Shore, now 76 years old, was one of the only main female leads on The Virginian, and she now leads a fascinating life. The Virginian was a popular Western TV show from the 1960s. 1948. Recently she has also been involved with judging the music category of the Deseret News' Sterling Scholars program. 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 . Hi Darrel: I interviewed Randy for my book. album of "It's a Small World.". A true shocker! This is when she changed her stage name to "Jymme Shore". A great tv channel! It was disappointing enough even though I knew ahead of time. Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. 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). Why? Did James Drury The actor wear a toupee? The way I enjoyed the other MFS Trampas episodes was just to appreciate Doug McClures comedic talents. Pete Duel : A Biography (2007, 2009 Large Print edition; Kindle edition) May 2, 3, 4, & 5, 2019! Why did Roberta Shore quit the Virginian? She joins Roberta Shore and Sara Lane at each of these celebrations. The entry for The Virginian said that he was referred to as Jim in some early episodes. - Famuse. A devout Mormon, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family, retiring at the age of 22. Beyond their roles on The Virginian, many cast members are now living out serene lifestyles with their spouses. I watched some episodes of the Virginian as a child. We loved Roberta Shores character Betsy.. looked upon her as though she could be a beautiful sweet grand daughter, lol. "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). 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. She was a key part in the original winning combination of people on The Virginian!! She appeared as Annette Funicello's rival Laura Rogan in Annette's self-titled series and as French-speaking Franceska in The Shaggy Dog (1959). Its a wonderful feeling to know the show is still viable after all these years.. Most certainly sad that she left the show. I was bummed when Betsy left because as a little girl, I always daydreamed about being surrounded by all of the handsome cowboys as Betsy was! Perfect timing for your request!! He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. Sadly the upcoming Cowboy Up For Vets event has been postponed this year. 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. Diane Roter's character, Jennifer, was closely tied to his, so her part got cut when he left. Browse 114 roberta shore photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. The song Tomorrow gives me chills its so beautiful!!! Why did Steve Hill leave The Virginian? I enjoyed the episode but felt bad for Judge Garth and Randy at the end! It turned into pneumonia and he died Sunday morning.. 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. Randy Boone, now 79 years old, played the singing cowboy Randy Benton in The Virginian. I totally agree with you about Trampas on Men From Shiloh! That gave them the last 15 minutes or so of the ep to concentrate on the wedding, which was much more interesting. 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. "After I moved here, they called me out of the blue from BYU Studios and asked me to do it. I was glad they wrapped up the main story about the miners in this episode early. Betsy sang Hang Poor Billy in Season 2 Episode 7 Brother Thaddeus. People think they hear things they really didnt. A crackerjack yodeler in her youth, she recorded a yodel that is still used on the popular Disney theme-park ride. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. (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.). Yes Bob the mining story was a distraction. It was first broadcast on NBC September 19, 1962where it waspromoted asthe first 90 minute TV Western (length before adverts approx. In facteven as their carriage was riding off at the end I was STILL waiting for something bad to happen, I didnt realize that would be Betsys last appearance on the show. 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). But after three seasons of co-starring on "The Virginian" one of television's highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. I started watching (DVRing) The Virginian on INSP in late 2018 and up to now (18Feb 2019). Middle Row: Peter Ford, Dennis Holmes, Johnny Washbrook, Don Quine, Randy Boone, Gary Clarke, and Jimmy Baird. 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. Change). Plz reply! Was shocked watching this one! But after three seasons of co-starring on The Virginian one of televisions highest-rated Westerns she quit, breaking a seven-year contract. The old westerns were morality plays that showed the triumph of good over evil and I think that's important for young people to see on screen these days because it will inspire them to live their lives that way.. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911 and died on February 11, 1976. Ive seen them all several times over, looking for it, and Ive never seen it. 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. ", As a singer, she made many recordings with, Once toured Australia with the Mouseketeers, A one-time talented yodeler, her yodel appears on the Disney soundtrack But then I did a lot of Disney films and voices on cartoons, I did recordings, I toured but I was never under contract. We just watch the one where the Virginia comes to Shiloh!!! When he was younger, he was actually most known for his role before The Virginian as Joe Chernak on Peyton Place, and didnt go on to do too much acting after playing Stacey Grainger. In 1965, when she was 21, Roberta Shore was already a showbiz veteran with acting and singing careers in high gear. Ill have to google her and find out more about her career!! We really are trying to provide the programs you want. Why did Riker leave The Virginian? Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life, Does Albert Die in 'Little House on the Prairie'? No, not Betsy leaving Shiloh!! A heart attack. Were anxious to continue with INSP and view the chronological order currently being shown two episodes daily including weekends. Identified as Danielle, not Diane, Roter in the cast of the 1968 television series, "Hondo," was not pleased to learn that the script called for her to do a nude screen. Im dying to know. Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns (2009) This was Roberta Shore's last appearance as she left the series to marry in "real life." It was for the most part a satisfying although bittersweet good-bye to Betsy. Post date: 27 yesterday. Shore is also one of the people you can blame if the song "It's a Small World" gets stuck in your head. Raised in San Gabriel, California, Roberta began her career at age ten, singing country western songs at supermarket openings with Tex Williams, who invited her to join his weekly TV show from Knotts Berry Farm. Yes Roberta was a vital part of the original Shiloh family. Nobody knows the name of my character,James Drury says, not even me.. This wordpress thing didnt appear to post my previous comment. Love the Virginian great series , Why have they taken the Show off INSPalthough Im glad I can still catch it on starz but miss the time slots it was on with INSP and was glad starz started with season 1. Shore played against type as a nasty, snooty rich girl, and she also sang a couple of songs. The entire season 9 was a sad disappointment, I appreciate you and Bobbie responding to me. It still holds up, he said. The final (ninth) season saw major overhauls including a new name and theme, and Stewart Granger was brought in. She appeared many times on episodes of The Mouseketeers, although she herself was not a Mouseketeer as she was deemed too tall. It was just so surprising to see the wedding actually happen. She replaced Roberta Shore who left the series to be married. If you have cable, you can see all 8 seasons, plus the only season of Men from Shiloh, through the on-demand function. Yes the same John Williams famous for Star Wars and Harry Potter music. Yes Betsy the reason this marriage occurred was to provide a suitable departure from the series for the Betsy Garth character. "And they'd get mad if somebody else's kid got a close-up.". Cowboy Way Jubilee! What was James Drury's favorite episode of The Virginian? 364 on direct tv. 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. We watch The Virginian all the time. But that energetic, upbeat, bubbly effervescence was no act. 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. However, he was one of the biggest stars in The Virginian cast after the show ended. We had people like George C. Scott, Yvonne De Carlo, Vera Miles, Bette Davisand Joan Crawford.. I kept waiting for Betsys fiancee to be shot or something. She never made any guest appearances after this episode. He was dissatisfied with acting but continued to have an acting career longer than the majority of The Virginian cast. Good to hear Betsy (Roberta Shore) was as sweet off camera as she was on the show. Thanks for this informative article. Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Gary Clarke left because of problems with the producer among other things. Shilo Ranch in Hobart offers an hour-long trail ride as standard. Perhaps best known for her role as Betsy Garth on the NBC series The Virginian, this actress also appeared in the 1959 movie Blue . Roberta Shore and Gary Clarke will also be in attendance. Mayfield KY. Did Roberta Shore ever make any guest appearances after this? No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. 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). Invoking a time-honored clich, Hollywood movers and shakers warned Shore that if she walked off the show, she would never work in their town again. 1978) Jerrene (1991-present) Children. 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 . "We were all underage, so we had to have a parent there," Shore said with a chuckle. He also hated working for television, rather than movies, so he quit. How long was Roberta Shore on The Virginian? JAMES DRURY will be making a personal appearance at the Cowboy Way Festival: Gene Autry Museum, Oklahoma from May 5-7, 2017. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. I have been watching reruns and sometime within the past month I heard Tramps call the Virginian by name. Would anyone know what season and episode number and/or title? From left to right are : Don Quine, Gary Clarke, Roberta Shore, Randy Boone, James Drury and BarBara Luna (Doug McClures 2nd wife). "I read the book in high. " [The sitcom] was horrible and only lasted about two weeks," Roberta recalled. Perhaps someone can help me out. Hi Duane: A message from INSP: At INSP, we know how much our viewers love Westerns. Why did Riker leave The Virginian? A testament to its lasting quality is the fact the show is still in syndication today. I love the show. . They were right but it was on her terms, not theirs. [1], At the age of 22, Shore broke her contract to focus on her marriage and family. The Virginian is one of a kind for sure. To get married. Which episode did trampas call the virginian Jim i am a true fan of old westerns. "Oh, it was very controversial. She is notable for her roles in the original Shaggy Dog film and as Betsy Garth on the Western television series The Virginian. Required fields are marked *. We finished the show on a Friday night about midnight and it was a bitterly cold evening. Don Quine, now 82 years old, definitely pivoted his life in a whole new direction. A good example is the 1976 hit, The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy. Roberta Shores fine acting played a major part of course. After leaving The Virginian, she starred in a few shows before moving to Utah as a Disc Jockey. Roberta Shore has fond memories of 'The Virginian' set. Hey Paul, maybe you can clear up some confusion for me. She acted with Mouseketeer Annette Funicello in the late 1950s series Walt Disney Presents: Annette. Some of the "teary" moments for me were Randy and Betsy's last ride together when Randy gave her a wood carving he had made of The Awakening (4:05) Roberta Shore Leaves The Virginian, Clu Gulager at The Virginian 50th Anniversary Event, 50 Years of The Virginian Memphis 2012 : Part Two, Memphis Film Fair Western Stars Group Photo, The Virginian Reunion Photos Memphis (June 2-4, 2011), The Virginian The Executioners (1:01) with Hugh OBrian, A History of Televisions The Virginian Book Reviews, TV Party : "The Virginian-Men From Shiloh" article by Paul Green, A History of Television's The Virginian 1962-1971, Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns (Second Edition), Jeffrey Hunter: The Film, Television, Radio and Stage Appearances, Roy Huggins: Creator of Maverick. While The Virginian, which was TVs first 90-minute Wild West show that aired from 1962 to 1971 on NBC, is no longer in its heyday, many of its cast members went on to do much more. 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. Of course, the role of Regan MacNeil (the possessed girl) was Why did Roberta Shore quit the Virginian? Sylvia : My book covers Robertas departure in great detail. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. The long-running Western series, The Virginian, came on air around 1962 to 1971. Roberta Shore in a scene from the television series 'The Virginian', 1964. [2], Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio, "Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life", "Chris Hicks: Say goodbye to Hollywood: Roberta Shore gave up fame for family", "Guest Champagne Ladies on the Lawrence Welk Show", Interview with Roberta Shore at Classic Film & TV Cafe, https://m.facebook.com/robertashorefanclub/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roberta_Shore&oldid=1148567985, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 00:00. Just a couple days ago watched The Awakening and Betsys wedding. Roberta Shore was born on the 7th of April, 1943. We never had the opportunity to try to get them to reconsider. really thought Betsy wouldnt get married and leave Shiloh. Duffy Jennings is writing about the . Gary Clarke appeared in a few other shows after The Virginian, most notably Dynasty, and now lives with his third wife, Jerrene in Austin, Texas. gary, I just looked up wanderin, wonderin' thats the name of the song. 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. "And you know what I sang?" I wanted to go this year, but I will go next year. I have just recently started watching the INSP channel, which has become my favorite channel, and the Virginian is my new favorite show. Roberta was famous for being the only female lead character on the show. Even Bette Davis starred in one episode. California. Hi Bobbie, just watched that episode a couple nights ago, and I wondered the same thing while I was watching. In particular, it has been exciting to see the enthusiasm for The Virginian. But it was a great disappointment when the company that owns this series informed us that they had sold the rights to another network. I have only started watching The Virginian this past year. The awakening broke my heart seeing Roberta getting married and leaving the show. There was no reason to believe she wouldnt have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. I Love to hear Betsy sing, & Betsy n Randy. You cant buy it individually. exorcist had died a horrible death, on wikipedia!!). He was 59. "I just love Utah," she says now. , Can you tell me why Lee Cobb left the show. 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. 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! 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. She was part of a winning combination on the show!!! I didnt watch this show much as a youth; just in recent years. 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. The information shared above about the question, TOP 9 why did roberta shore leave the virginian BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert pattinson and kristen stewart break up BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert kardashian die BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert fuller leave wagon train BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert downey jr. go to jail BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did robert downey jr retire BEST and NEWEST, TOP 8 why did rob gronkowski retire BEST and NEWEST, TOP 9 why did riverdale turn into rivervale BEST and NEWEST. Author: famuse.co. Marilyn (1954-bef. I feel the same way George, I record them on stars and watch them all , ever so often. Ten of the ranch's 58 acres are available for riding. He was a disaster and I couldn't stand him, admitted Drury. And, of course, that film is nothing compared to what's done today. 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. She took horseback riding lessons at the age of seventeen. In our commitment to you and the many fans of our Westerns, we were pleased to be able to secure the rights to air a companion series: The Virginian: The Men from Shiloh. We hope that you will enjoy this series, and all the other great Western entertainment we provide. That song left me feeling very sad and strange for some reason. I dont know if you can find that song on the net. Just saw this episode last night, Sept 16th 2017 on ch. All Rights Reserved. Randy Boone left to join Cimmaron Strip and Clu Gulager said at the time that he intended to quit acting to concentrate on directing. This episode premieres on Encore Westerns on January 1st followed by a January 4th broadcast at 4.30 p.m. EST. Hi Dee: You mean he called The Virginian by James Drurys name Jim? 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. In the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. Wow, Im sorry to find that out! He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. Am I the only one that found this to be disappointing? Sara Lane replaced Diane after one season . 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 (January 23, 1971 - February 13, 1979) (divorced), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Sara Lane as Elizabeth Grainger would actually appear in more episodes than Shore but would never match her acting ability. Even the Revue publicity still of the period emphasizes OBrian over Roberta Shore and James Drury. 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). The cause was lung cancer, said Dennis Morga, a friend. I agree Annette, I was for sure going to make it to the Cowboy Way Fest this year, just to get to shake the hand of the great James Drury, He recently passed away. It is a 4-5 day fest full of activities, this past May, it was held in Ardmore, Ok. What happened to the young man who could make a six gun jump like a fist full of diamonds? Except for the crazy emphasis on the quick draw, this episode and Hannah were the only two I found that were true to the character of Trampas from the other seasons. It kinda creeped me out as a kid, but now I am watching al the episodes on DVR and I love it. Published work in U.S.A. for McFarland & Co. Inc. : This is a wonderful show. If that seems ironic for a nice Mormon teen, it should be noted that the novelty song actually carries an anti-smoking message, albeit in a sly, satiric way. They did very well and John was perfect in every scene I ever saw him do.. Showing Editorial results for roberta shore. 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. No way was he called Jim in multiple episodes. I started watching it again last year on the Western Channel and seeing some of the stars of the show has passed away is sad also. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. I interviewed Roberta Shore and executive producer Frank Price about her leaving the show. Ninety years ago, Paramount released The Virginian starring Gary Cooper. Jennifer Jones : Life and Films (2011) Ive heard that song many hundreds of times thinking that on the final chorus they were singing the boys are back in town, Jim. In fact, it was the boys are back in town again. I would bet the ranch that if you go back and review those episodes and constantly played back what Trampas and Judge Garth actually said, you will hear them say something that rhymes with Jim that made more sense to the dialogue. We love the show. BUT NO !!! Roberta Shore decided to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her acting career. View all posts by PGreen, The Virginian tells Betsy.that Trampas cant be at her wedding because he blubbers at weddings.I think we all blubbered at this wedding. 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. 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 . The lead actors were Ellen Burstyn, Max Van Sydow and Lee J. Darrel. I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back, the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. Roberta Shore, like her character, Betsy, really did leave the show to get married and settle down. Is Brooke shields related to willow shields? James appeared in many shows, including Ironside, Firehouse, and most famously, Walker, Texas Ranger. Gary Clarke as Steve Hill. The 1929 western and Cooper's first talkie film was based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a2541c9da224f0f5d907eb93175a19df" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I guess I took Betsy for granted, because once Mrs. They just discarded eight seasons of character building and started from scratch. It says Randy Boone composed it and also recorded it on a 45 and a Decca LP called Ramblin Randy I looked for it for sale and couldnt find it, but maybe you could. If this is a repeat comment I apologize. But my parents said that as long as my part was OK, that it was all right. Heres a link to my post on the subject. Born and raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shore had different priorities, and she never looked back. The Virginian is 55 today. I really did not like The Virginian growing up. Sheri, thanks for the information about Season 2, Episode 7, where Betsy sang the song Hang Poor Billy. She was queen of her senior prom in high school. Judi Im sorry to say I dont have the answer at hand. I loved cowboys, esp James Drury & horses. PGreen, I love your network, and I really appreciate your desire to provide the programs that you do provide. It was kind of sad in one way and not sad in another way she sang the song. Shore remembers that all of the Mouseketeers had stage mothers in the classic sense of that term, "and my mother was right in there with them. ", In fact, Shore's only return to movie acting after "The Virginian" was with a role in the iconic 1974 LDS short "Cipher in the Snow," produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio. (Thanks to Ray Nielsen). 106 E. Broadway Street, Ardmore, OK 73401 To anyone watching The Virginian for the first time dont be discouraged by this episode. 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. After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. Its our favorite program. I enjoyed all the comments, IT was a Great series. 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. I clearly recall my mother crying back in the 1960s when we first watched this episode. Because The Virginian was created so long ago, its no surprise that a few of the cast members have passed on.
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