Hi Mr. Herron! The horses from the show were rented from Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. (LogOut/ Before you decide to reseed and renovate a pasture, assess its present condition and what plants are there. another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. Dreamer" (7.20), the Virginian says, "My horse Joe likes water. Doug McClure rode at least four different buckskin horses in the Virginian He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. I LIVED ON THE RANCH FROM 1946 TO 48. He was totally bald, and had an incedibly red or flushed complexion. Im his great-nephew and would like to know more about him if any of you remember him. Ace was a great guy in the end. He lived a sober life in the end. Trying to postnot accepting my email addy. Apparently he had a floating disk in his back all the years he was boxing. The following July 16th he was arrested for drunk driving and speeding near Fresno. Michael Landon's previous birthday celebrations. Chuck Conners Hi Kristine, Who owned them? Avocado oil is the base of this flavorful dairy-free butter spread, which "contains half the fat of regular butter and just two grams . Johnny Grant who is now in charge of the Hollywood Christmas parade was Master of Ceremonies. If this is so, I know McClure had at least C0486765; Status Dissolved Incorporation Date 3 March 1965 (almost 58 years ago) Company Type DOMESTIC STOCK Jurisdiction California (US) Registry Page https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/sear. with actors James Drury & Doug McClure, "Little Buck" was Doug's I am writing a book on the history of the hudkins brothers ranch and a book on the history of all the ranches in the san fernando valley. Unfortunately, I do not have Lanas contact but she is full of stories about her dad! I would love to find some old pictures of our hearse in a movie and make it part of our display. Mr. Shafer was asked Another interesting side is that Audie Murphy started me spelling my name the way it is now used, and Bobby was on a lot of Audies movies. Does anyone know what happened to this Valley Relic?? The horse is named after the famous Indian Cochise. I also have a great photo of Errol Flyn, Olivia de Haviland, Basil Rathbone and Fred mounted on 2 of Hudkins horses in costume on the set of Robin Hood, taken on location at Bidwell Park, Chico, CA. The majority of the time, they were seen riding rented horses from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. We continued to be stabled here at home. On August 7, 1933, a drunk Hudkins started a brawl in a Hollywood caf and pulled a gun (which turned out to be unloaded) on the bars owner Richard Harris, who pulled his own (loaded) gun and shot Hudkins twice in the chest. I got this website from my buddy who informed me on the topic of this site and now this time I am visiting this We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Its actually now part of Forest Lawn Hollywood which is across the wash, & a short distance, from Warner Bros. website and reading very informative posts at this place. Studio. The rest of your version of Aces history is crap. Mr. Goodwin worked with Robert Liningston, Gene Autry, Duncan Renaldo, and Leo Carillo of the Cisco Kid series of pictures. Pat. If you wouldnt mind me picking your brain.I would love to converse with you. Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent job! Evidence of an inverted hexagonal phase in self- Ace spent two weeks in the hospital. Pure Blends Avocado Oil Plant-Based Butter. ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company RICHARD , HI AGAIN, JUST TO MENTION THAT IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE OLD HUDKINS AND LASKY RANCH, MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. might be "Buck" #3. Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. Lorne Greene's previous birthday celebrations. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. We have recently had a couple of people ask for advice on what to look for when buying a horse. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. Bobby Herron was not Ace Hudkins son and their are no grand kids He is exploiting himself and his family family .The Hudkins brothers thought of as a little brother but he was not.Where is the story? easy one to spot because of the way he held his tail when he ran. His rental stables at 11340 Sherman Way east of Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood was where many movie horses were trained and kept. I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. W.E. This tall, sandy-haired, mustachioed actor from Texas, born Justus McQueen, adopted the name of the character he portrayed in his first film, Battle Cry (1955). Texas! RICHARDIN THAILAND. The location of hundreds I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. While they were there, they picked out the horses that they would use on the show, according to History Daily. series, actor Johnny Crawford who played "Mark McCain", son of "Lucas McCain" portrayed by actor Chuck Conners on the series with TV star horse "Blueboy", We think the horse in *Rears head* Sometimes the Makeup Department tried to put makeup one of the stunt doubles to make him more closely resemble the riding paint used in the episode. Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. One of the stables happened to be the group of horses used on Bonanza. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. A negro walked into the bar and had an argument with Ace Hudkins, who was attending his bar. sign the guestbook or e-mail the author, (photos taken May 11, 1968 ) Hi! Ace had too.Bobby has had quite a career THANKS TO THE HUDKINS BROTHERS. I remember being frightened when I and Bill Ainsworth were in the barn where they stored the wagons and there was a hearse with a model of a dead body in it. The Ace I knew my neighbor was clearly past 87 when he died. The horse was called Duke, after the actor's nickname. STEEL is my favorite movie horse of all times. We had some horse ledgends there also, among which was Steel. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU MY EXPERIENCES IF YOU WANT. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His weight is not related to the reason for his retirement from boxing. The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. Geni requires JavaScript! Daddy told me that the man was an absolute master at horse training. TV stars of "The Rifleman" Can you help? This sure takes me back, my friends You see, it was just before the start of a new television series, to be called Bonanza. mule, movie stars and stunt men The newspapers called him a "heartthrob!". To alonzo hudkins you are absolutley incorrect on your statement of my grandfather ace hudkins the famous boxer! might be "Buck" #3. the High Country" with Randolf Scott and Joel McCrea--it was an The Courts of Remembrance section, Elevation 3B, Wall Crypt 254, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65825360/clarence-young-jones. Im doing some research on some horses that were in the Griffith Park/L.A. Is there proof that Bobby Herron was adopted by by Ace Hudkins? Orain and Owen sound similiar. Other members of the family moved in for a few months and moved up to northern California. TV star horse "Blueboy", We think the horse in D, Who are you, anyway? I pushed him away from my front porch. hello pat, my name is james hudkins jr and i live in north hollywood california, my grandfather leonard hudkins is one of the brothers including ace, clyde. I am looking for info on the PickWick Stables in Hollywood during the 1940s.My friends father Lewis Myers is rumored to have boarded Trigger in the day. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. Johnny Crawford's horses. But I appreciate the enlightenment.. Im not sure who that person living next door to you was. It is located in the desert near Palmdale, California. MANY MOVIES WERE STILL BEING MADE THERE AMONG THEM STILLIAN ROAD, A BOY AND HIS DOG, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE. AND OTHERS. The photo below - from Barb Townsend Stars & Horse Stars photo Once we got our cue, I urged Jim toward the wagon. You should re-read the article. TV star Horses of "The Mike Milstead. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT lifeisajourny@gmail.com THANKS, RICHARD , Hi Jr!.I have a photo of Junior Hudkins. One of the best known of the animals that Mr. Goodwin trained is Francis, the talking mule. There was another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. gallery and television shows because actors can perform in the "wild west" Bobby (Robert) Herron was indeed Ace Hudkins adopted son. Saturday in the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Unit Chapel in Glendale and the body was forwarded to Breckenridge for final rites. series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he Work sure gets in the way at times!!! That first one may have also been used in the film " A Fury Scrapbook I have no idea as to the real names of these horses that the Virginian's horse's name was "Joe." There is a great view of a stage coach w/Sonora Coach lines on it. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. middle I am The photo below - from Barb Townsend Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. making a movie at Lake Los Angeles in this photo July 2000 Dell Combs owned both of these horses." Famous Mules and Burros too David Canary's previous birthday celebrations. It has always been a sensitive subject with the older members of the Hudkins families. (Fat) Jones. He simply couldnt compete with the young tigers anymore. It bustled with activity during the era of the westerns. based on information from your browser. Ben Johnson was my most favorite actor and a real cowboyhave pix of him and his Dad. I can confirm that Ace died in 1973. horse that James Drury rode on the Virginian was a gelding appaloosa named It states he rented Hi Yo Silver for a Lone Ranger film. Nobody was ever arrested for the stabbing death of the Bonanza horses stabled at Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. Failed to remove flower. He had back surgery which bothered him greatly. As the imposing powerhouse Hoss Cartwright, actor Dan Blocker was matched with a 15.3 hand Quarter Horse / Thoroughbred-cross gelding, named Chub, who weighed a sturdy 1.250 pounds. Roy took him to Glenn Randalls for additional training, etc. Icicidirect. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. My email is Nero3000@hotmail.com Douglas. My business for many years, now retired, was researching pedigrees of horses of numerous breeds. The following programs were filmed The stable, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. He began fighting professionally at 16 and boxed until he was 27 and was never knocked out. According to THE WESTERN HORSEMAN magazine March 1970 switched horses for that or not). As for the other horses, Adam rode Sport, a chestnut brown horse with a white stripe on its nose. the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: Hosted by ellen! Someone had been going to stables at random, hurting the horses. I remember them moving to California so their dad could work with their grandfather. With that said, I sincerely hope youre having a good Christmas. As for Fat Jones.He had some very early movie horses that I am interested in. Pernell Roberts previous birthday celebrations, Dan Blocker's previous birthday celebrations. It was the first house on the street, he claimed. The horses used on Bonanza were well-trained and could perform a variety of tricks and stunts. The issue of Craig Exley has been something that has bothered me for years. Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. I've never seen this episode but would love to. Its good to have your own facts straight before you start casting aspersions. Would you believe that Lorne Green bought Buck and donated him to a therapeutic facility for challenged children! I love those wonderful memories at Hudkins and also at Pickwick, not far from Hudkins on the L.A. River. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Morgan horse historian Susan Graf authored an article on several Morgan horses including Rex. The Cartwright family used more than one horse Fat Jones's Stable was one of the largest suppliers of horses and wranglers to the movie industry in Hollywood for 51 years, and supplied many of the tv western series of the 1950's and '60's including Bonanza. The Bonanza horses that were injured/killed as mentioned were owned and stabled at my grandfathers barn in North Hollywood, Ca. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Easter Ute was owned by Drury and ridden by Sara Lane but was trained and stabled by Del Combs also. Can send a picture if someone is interested. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Whoever wrote that the Hudkins Movie Ranch is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale needs to learn a little more about local geography. We are trying to locate relatives or archives of the stables etc. He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. Well, this is something I don't like to talk about much, but I need to tell you what happened. Between Sherman Way and Saticoy on the west side of Coldwater Canyon there was a facility called Hudkins Stables which had a number of western items including stagecoaches, buckboards, and a small group of donkeys. It was sold to another studio company in the 40s..I believe it was called the Randall Co. We purchased the hearse from a studio in Brawley, Ca. I am a Board Member and docent for the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Washington. I must say that its hard to figure out who I was neighbors with after reading all these reports. There is a problem with your email/password. Occupation Radio host Known for InfoWars The Alex Jones Show Conspiracy theories Sandy Hook shooting litigation Spouses Kelly Jones (m. 2007; div. Clarence Y "Fat" Jones provided horses and western gear to the movies from 1912 to his death in 1963. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. At any rate he was suspected of the cutting of the horses, I dont know if he was convicted. Clarence owned the Fat Jones Stables located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hollywood on Sherman Way. Once in awhile though, one of the famous movie actors would buy "their" horses after filming had ended. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All images from "BONANZA" are Copyright 1959-2023 Bonanza Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Numerous westerns for TV & Movies have been filmed in the area through the years.There was a stunt man show in 1968. As a child I spent time there at the ranch, when Fred was attending to his horses and such.
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