Commented earlier abnouted this remarkable man and his family. I wish today's parents take such n raising their families. My parents did a great job because we always respected their wishes. Current parents if u bring children up right they will respect U and others.. God bless everyone on this blessed and beautiful day..
I grew up with Roger’s, and he was my favorite. I am so happy about this story of his life.Thank you. I am 79 and he was one of the parts of my childhood.
I’m 77 years old, and my childhood was filled with seeing Roy Rogers and Dale Evans on TV, Dale’s books and many other things to do with the Rogers family. Roy’s legacy of wholesome and traditional values based on his commitment to God, through Jesus Christ. I still love those memories and their positive impact, and grieve the loss of those values in our society.
As a young boy in the '50s, I grew up watching Roy Rogers and watched his Western adventures each Saturday morning on our little black and white TV. I have always viewed him as a hero, and moreso after watching this video. Thanks for producing this video, it renewed my respect and honor for the man.
My husband and I grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s. Roy Rogers was a very healthy and moral hero for us. We regret never stopping in to say hello to him at his ranch dispute passing it every year on our way to Oregon where we now live. His songs Tumbling Tumble Weeds and Happy Trails to You, will forever be in our hearts. Happy Trails to you Roy!
My father and Roy Rogers were childhood friends, growing up together in Duck Run a rural community outside of Portsmouth, Ohio. I was lucky enough to meet Roy Rogers several times as a child and once as an adult. Always a fan and felt close to him because of the connection.
Thank you for this story. Its nice to see what a wonderful loving family he and Dale created. Wish we had more people with such kind, family values. Thanks, again!
Used o watch him on Tv and always appreciated his wholesome and genuine persona! Pat Brady and others that he brought along to widen the experience. Wish our kids today could understand all that they brought to our lives ! Wonderful man and his family and Dale influenced us ALL! Thank You GOD for sending him our way!!
This was delightful. I was a fan from childhood and highly respected his Christian walk and integrity. I remember when their young child died and Dale’s “Angels Unaware” book and their adoptions, but learned so much! Thank you!
I am 70 years old and remember Roy Rogers as a kid. There was always something different about him that I liked, as many others did also. His decency stood out like a bright light in the mostly plastic Hollywood. After watching this video two things stand out to me. His character showed integrity, compassion, and humility. The second, his eyes were fixed on a different world, one of spiritual well being. There was never anyone like him, and I doubt there ever will be. His values made him wealthy beyond measure. That my friends, is the only wealth you can take with you.
I was born in 1947 and grew up with the Roger family! Always looked forward to watch their shows on TV and also personly seen them at events in Dayton, Ohio about 50 miles from Cincinnati!
How WONDERFUL to be able to learn all of this about Roy & Dale Rogers-- this was beautiful. I was born in '46 so of course enjoyed alot of the Rogers .Thank you!
I loved him and Trigger and was a faithful fan all my childhood! Even tho a girl, I requested a Roy Rogers cowboy six shooters /holster set for my birthday ! At the time it was popular to play “Cowboys and Indians and Indians “ I Watched his shows on Tv . It’s sad he faced so much personal loss during his life as he was such a loving generous man who brought joy to soo many people ! An Angel on earth !
Roy Rogers was as good as they come in every respect. A great honest, ethical and moral human being and a great celebrity and role model. We need more people like Roy Rogers. .Unfortunately, there are less of them today, THANK YOU Roy Rogers for all the good you did in your life.
I'm 90 years old now and if I make it to March 2024 I'll be 91. Roy Rogers was one of my favorite cowboys. I pretended to be Roy as a child fighting cardboard boxes and playing I was Roy Rogers fighting bad guys . To me he was a great man and a great horse back rider. I hope God will bless him and all of his family. May his Spirit live on as ever just like Elvis. Elvis really died, his Spirit still lives on.
They don't make them like that anymore. I rode out every day on my Mothers sewing stand in the living room. Blessings to you and a premature happy 91st. ❤
This is a very nice - factful history- of all of our favorite cowboy. I've followed their personal life as much as every Movie & TV show, guest spots on every show I would hear they were on. I must be just one of millions fans. At 84 I still want to read or hear all they say about Roy, Dale & their Children. Thanks for all the film of them and story!!!
Roy Rodgers was my hero as a little girl. He impressed me so much I used to dream about him. However in just discovering his life story, he is even a bigger hero to me now than as an infatuated child. What a man, what a husband, what a father, and what a saint! He weathered every storm and never lost his faith. They don’t make them any better than that! He and Dale Evans were one in a billion! A true love story and a marriage made from Heaven! ❤
I am nearly 80 and my childhood heroes were Roy Rogers and his horse, Trigger. I thought he was so handsome, and every saturday i spent at the movies with. every other kid in town watching Roy Rogers and Dale Evans movies. along with Gabby Hayes. . i used to dream about him, too!! i had a girlish crush on him. I was only 9-10 yrs old. i collected horse statues, especially palomino’s like Trigger. He was truly he King of the Cowboys. There were other cowboys,, too, like Gene Autrey and The Lone Ranger and Hoplalong Cassidy, but Roy was nunber one. when the theater showed up coming movie previews of roy Rogers movies,, all the kids in the theater would cheer and clap and we could hardly wait until the next saturday. i like so many girls, was ‘Horse-crazy” for Palomino’s like Trigger and Dale’s mare,’ Buttermilk” . i never had a horse of my own, but I rode my friend’s horses and i even became a horse, myself, for a while LOL.I Ireally enjoyed this program immensely it brought back so many happy memories. . I knew Roy and Dale had many children and i read Dale’s book about their daughter, Robin, I never knew what a great family man and husband he was in real life. until this tribute given by his daughter. I had avoided this program because of the Title, which seemed to hint at something unbecoming in his life. There have been too many books that seek to tarnish the reputations of famous people after they are dead and cannot defend themselves and no way was I going to watch anything bad about my childhood hero or his family. Thanking this channel for such wholesome content and Happy Trails. ❤
Roy Rogers always exemplified a wonderful figure to look up to. Now, I see he was a hero both in movies and in real life. You have given me a wonderful gift with this fine documentary. Thank you!
A wonderful tribute by his daughter Julie and so appropriate and timely. I like million of boys grew up watching his movies with adoration and hero worship. But never knowing the treasured details Julie has released. The commentary was also very well composed and eloquently presented
This beautiful man had the ability to transform to challenge. ❤ He had a knack to make himself and his family. I grew up with him. And enjoyed his humble approach to the Hollywood . Miss their beautiful soul. ❤God bless you.
Yes, I was one of those children who was enamored by Roy Rogers, Trigger and their adventure performance, as an adoptee myself I was welcomed by care givers and a family experience, God Bless Roy, Dale and his beautiful family. Quite a gifted, thoughtful and talented example
While growing up in the 1940’s Roy Rogers and Dale Evans always represented a couple I looked up to, as a kid. Not only where their movies wholesome, they personified values, and character. I treasure the memories they presented to my generation. Truly the simple kind of truths Roy, and Dale projected where filled with values which would be as monumental today, in shaping the lives of children, if parents once again embraced these virtues, in their lives, and the lives of their families. Probably the greatest thing about Roy Rogers was his heart, and as a child I felt the love he shared, out of that big heart.
Great video. Thank you! I was born in 1949; I saw most of his movies and all of his tv episodes. I remember thinking to myself, 'I want to be just like Roy Rogers when I grow up.' Lots of little boys felt that same way. He was a wonderful role model to my generation. A blessing.
Not only just the boys us girls used to ride out on our ponies and played Roy Rogers and Trigger. Including Tonto. We fought over who would be who. When my mom would come along acting like Dale to settle the argument Evans. Some times Dad will join in with the harmonica when we would sing Happy Trails and Tumble Weed. Im 65 now and still remember those good times. And I still watch his shows on my VCR. He will never ever leave my heart.❤
Roy Roger was the kind of wholesome cowboy every child could look up to. He was the same person on and off the screen. A wonderful husband, father and humanitarian. They sure don't make great cowboys like him anymore.
I’m 70 years old and remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evan’s very fondly. And my husband and I loved to listen to The Sons of the Pioneers. Trigger is why I wanted and loved horses. I never knew the story behind the lives of Roy and Dale and it just makes them bigger heros than before. The love of God and country always inspired us too. Thank you for sharing this story! Blessings….
Roy Rogers was an awesome cowboy and his shows etc made a big impact on my life. I enjoyed him and his family and Triger and the dog. It was always a clean show anyone could watch and take away a positive view! He and Dale were a delightful couple who embraced life with helping others as their children and to helping others ! I truly don't think you can find someone today to fill his and hers shoes! I loved them and always will! He stood for the good and that stood out in his life! I totally enjoyed the film and learned more about his life and Dale's ! I wish there were more people like them in todays life and movies etc! Rick
Wow. I was about 4 years old in 1955 or so when we got our first black and white Zenith. And Saturday mornings you could find me glued to the Roy Rodgers show without error. Good days.
Roy Rogers was my hero! When very young I wore a locket with his picture & also one of Dales & you could have found me every Saturday in the theatre watching his movie! Much later my teenage daughter took me to meet Roy Rogers at an opening of his restaurant & I wore my locket & showed him! He shook my hand & said, “How about that”. My father, also, a hero of mine died within a few days of Mr. Rogers’ passing so I pictured them both going to heaven through the pearly gates together! ❤️🙏💔
Most people dont know this but all his shows were made on his ranch and a lot of his films as well. But he set aside part of his ranch to b for brutally abused people most kids of various age some as old as 44 n they can stay as long as they need. When they come rhere they're given a horse or pony and taught how to care for it. If they're v little they're given a lamb. They have bunkhouse. They're taught how to care for themselves do laundry, make their bunk grow a garden n cook clean can n sew. Royy would take them on the mountain on horseback to camp out n have a campfire n sing. Most of the "trailheads that work the place are licensed nurses, psychologists n psychiatrists mostly volunteers working with the kids to help without alienating them. It's also like a vacation for the workers. He set it up in his will that there is enuf money is set aside that the interest runs the place without touching the principal. And Roy Rogers restaurant sets aside a very small amount of their profit to help run it I think is 1% Anyway the news media wanted to come in n take pictures n interview the kids but Roy said NO as they've been brutalized too much leave them alone to heal. The man n Dale were Saints.
My childhood was in the fifties and I grew up really liking him. After hearing more about him, I like him even more. There are few souls as precious as Roy and Dale
I'm now 69 and I remember watching Roy Roger's show in late 50's and early 60's on Saturday mornings. He was a great man and had a great life. I was driving back to Vegas from California back in mid 1990's and stopped at his museum in Victorville CA. The lady working there at the time said he and Dale would drop down quite often. I did not have that luck but hopefully when I leave my earthly life and enter my heavenly life I will get the chance to meet him and Dale. I'm pretty sure God will have him entertaining us by him there in heaven. I look forward to it. Till I meet you HAPPY TRAILS
I met Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans in 1986 at the Nashville airport while waiting to catch a plane headed to Dallas. Both of them were wonderful, charming people who walked the talk about their faith. Roy was a childhood hero, and he lived up to that perception in my adult life.
I know Julie, Roy's granddaughter, personally from my college years. I had the joy of meeting her grandparents and Uncle Dusty also. They were an amazing family and a great influence on me.
Roy was loved by millions of kids and parents alike for many years and still loved by those kids that are now quite old ..but as long as there is one of those people left Roy will live on in the hearts and memories of those kids that would spend their allowance to see the king of the cowboy's...and his horse trigger... I had a Roy Rogers lunch box..I wish I still had it today...
As a child in the 1950s, I had a Roy Rogers lunchbox and watched him on TV. Thank you for this video. It was very nice to learn more about Roy Rogers and his warm, compassionate care for children and his Christian values.
I am almost 81 and Roy and Dale were always my favorite movies to watch at the Saturday Morning special kids movies! I got to see Trigger at the old Houston Coliseum Rodeo when I was about 6 or 7. I was excited to get a record player fit Christmas with Sons of the Pioneers records! Loved Roy & Dale all their lives
Just a bit of trivia. For any of you who have ever seen "The Adventures of Robin Hood" with Errol Flynn, you might be interested to know that the horse Maid Marion was riding in the forest scene is Trigger, before he was Trigger. Roy bought him from the movie company shortly after they finished the movie and renamed him "Trigger". The rest is history.
Hello I have just watched the whole program of Roy Rogers life. I went to his movies with parents & older siblings. Used to imagine , most day's, 'riding ' Trigger & my older sibling imagined riding horse (forget the name) ( ridden by Derango kid - phonetic) who wore all back. Thank you for sharing so many details of his life & his fsmily even sharing the sad parts. Had seen other programs but this seemed more complete. Blessings to all who were fans of this amazing man & his horse & all family. God Bless From a G Gran in N Z Formally from UK Yorkshire. Happy New Year! To all who reads this Comment xx
Dale's horse was named Buttermilk, I think. And in Denver, the Saturday morning line up was: Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, Fury and Annie Oakley, my fave. I dressed like AO, I wore my hair like AO, I had an AO Daisy BB gun. They were indeed the good old days.
In 1981 I was playing piano for a Southern Gospel Quartet. While on a tour of the Southwest, we were booked to do a weeknight concert at Roy and Dale's church in Apple Valley. Roy was out of town at the time. Dale told us he was on a trail ride and camping trip with some family and friends. But it was nice to meet Dale and present her with our record albums. One thing for certain about them, they were exactly as they seemed in movies and public appearances. There was no "other side" to the Rogers Family. They were for real!
As a kid in the 1950's I had a Roy Rogers lunch box, a Roy Rogers ranch and a Roy Rogers town. I loved playing with these gifts while I was a kid. I am now almost 77 years old. Many beautiful memories. Thanks for the film.
I am 89 years so you know I remember Roy and Dale. As a child I had a major crush on Roy Rogers! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his life. He was truly a godly man and they are truly a blessed couple in Heaven!
I'm now 72 but remember Roy and Dale as if it was yesterday. I have fond memories as a child watching his show and movies and someday when its my time I will hear him in person singing Tumbleweed and Happy Trails. Wish we had more Roy's in the world today.
I loved him as a child I went to the pictures with my mother and sister and I loved him and Dale Evans. Roy and Dale and Trigger came to Edinburgh when I was wee to the then Empire which is now Festival theatre. It had a big back yard and he delighted all us kids with him and Trigger. I never forgot it he was so lovely to all of the kids truly a lovely man xx
There is a young man in my Church that has always reminded me of Roy Rogers. he has the eyes and look just like Roy Rogers and still does. His name is Steve. Steve is a very strong Christian and even preaches some times for different Churches. Here I am close to 91 years old and Steve is the only man I've seen with eyes like Roy Rogers. This old world would be much better place if we still had Roy Rogers. He isn't really gone because he still lives with us in Spirit. There is only a few people in my life that continues to live on for ever in Spirit and never really die, Roy, Elvis my family and wife. They will always be part of my life just like God and Jesus.
I would challenge the world to find a more down to earth, moral, male role model equal to Roy Rogers. I was privileged to be a child of the 1950's and 60's and spent my Saturday mornings with Roy and Dale, Trigger and their dog Bullet as they took us on their movie and TV adventures. They were good people children could look up to from Hollywood. Happy trails.
It's going to be hard to find someone like Roy Rogers' in my lifetime (71 years old). I watched his movies but didn't see the specials much. He will continue to be an icon in history in his way, just like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He rises about the later two because of his Christian heritage, and moral integrity.
@@jnovikoff001 That's not showing violence; RR was always the good guy. Defense has always been a way of life. Sometimes, a switch from mom or dad didn't straighten some up. Violence has been around since Cain and Able.
Wow I loved him as a kid and after watching this video It makes me feel so happy I an able to know what I loved on the TV was the real person in real life The world needs more men like him in it
I was a soldier in the First Air Cav in 1966 and had been awarded the soldier of the month and for a reward was to attend a special thanksgiving day meal with Roy and Dale and Hugh Obrian. I had been one of those saturday matinee movie goers. To say I was thrilled is understating it. A great meal with my childhood heros was the highlight of my tour in the Army.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans' stories are very inspirational of being able to achieve your life dreams despite all odds. It shows that family is a pivotal part in how they raised their biological and adopted children. It also showed the powers to be that molding someone was not a natural factor in a person's style and life. Bravo to fans who also objected to changes in the legendary persona of Roy Rogers.
I always welcomed seeing a Roy Rogers film or TV show on a Saturday morning! The Love this man showed was constant. I started my career in Television as an NBC Page located in Burbank in 1974... while I was with NBC promotion... I believe Dusty Rogers joined the Page staff... I'm not too sure about this though as I'm no spring chicken and the grey matter between my ears isn't always working right in the memory game! As a Christian I do resonate with Roy Roger's kind-hearted actions throughout his lifetime! RIP Roy Rogers...I hope to meet you one day when my physical life here is at end! God Bless.
Roy Rogers was my childhood hero, and a person whom I, not only looked up to as a child, but as a man, who lead an exemplary lifestyle as a person and a Christian, who I would like to pattern my own life after. What an amazing legacy of a great man, a great American!
When Roy visited Toronto in the early 80's I was driving limousines, and was assigned Roy & his son. As an adopted infant I was always proud of who I was be ause I had been "chosen", and especially when I heard that Roy & Dale had adopted children. During his visit I shared how much his family values, especially about adoption, had meant to me as a child, and He was grateful to know that it had served me well. He was very humble in person, and a true gentleman. How thrilled I was to be able to "thank" him for his influence in my young life.
My dad played with Roy when a small boy in Manchester Ohio. Roy's family lived on a shanty boat and docked on the Ohio River at Manchester in the early 1900's. I got to meet Roy many years ago on one of his trips to his hometown. I knew his sister Cleta and visited her home in Portsmouth Ohio and was shown some of her collection of Roy's. She also spent time with my neighbor in Otway. Roy came to Otway one evening on one of his visits home and sang Happy Trails before he left. Small local shack where local musicians would gather. That was almost 40 years ago. He would visit on occasion his childhood friends on what is now Roy Rogers Rd near McDermott, Ohio. My daughter lived across from his childhood home for a time. Wish I had recorded my dad's stories from the past.
When I was a Child back in the 50's. My Hero was Roy Rogers! Both He and Dale Evans were an amazing couple! This Sad, Sad World could really use them, as an example what GOD can do!! When they both past away, it left an empty space in my Heart! They did indeed practiced what they preached!
I've always been impressed with Roy Rogers. He stood up for what he believed in and set a wonderful example for all of his children and followers to live by. There aren't many people in this world like him and his wife, Dale. If only this world had more people like them we wouldn't have the troubles that we see every day in our country. I'm so glad that I am old enough to have seen most of his performances on TV. All children should have the opportunity to watch all of his movies.
Roy Rogers is a legendary icon who he and his legendary wife Dale are etched in our memories far deeper than most old Hollywood actors many who had poor character.
Watching this video, I saw Gabby Hayes and Pat Brady. I remember Pat Brady's Jeep Nellybelle which was also part of the Roy Roger's TV show. You mentioned Roy Rogers's horse Trigger. I would love to have seen Roy Rogers's wonder dog Bullet mentioned somewhere. I was surprised Andy Devine was neither mentioned nor shown. At 79, I have no idea how much more time I have here. Jesus's call, not mine. I hope He introduces me to Roy Roger's up in Heaven.
I love this!!! It taught me things about Roy Rogers, and Dale Evans, his wife, his second wife, that I didn’t know at all!! ❤ love this!!! I want to go back and watch this again!! I have a love affair with Roy Rogers, though I wasn’t born until 1948… besides Dale Evans also! I love his cowboy image, and I loved his horse, Trigger!!!
I wrote this song in memory of Elvis. (Merry Christmas Elvis by James McQueen) It is on You Tube in several places. I thought so much of Elvis and I also loved your Dad Roy Rogers. I have lived long enough to see both of them in action and they both were the very best. God Bless You James McQueen
Oh how I loved Roy Rodgers and Trigger!! I’m so happy that I was blessed to see him on television and I always wanted to be Dale so I could always be near Roy!! This country needs more men like Roy in it. ❤️✝️
I'm in the UK aded 75, I remember RR and 'My four Ledded Friend' Trigger. Thanks for sharing all this, I got lump in my throat, what a nice guy, I never knew any of that.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Roy Rogers film (Australian child of the 50’s) but I read “Angel Unaware” when my little sister died & have always felt a strong affinity with Roy & Dale.
In the midst of America's depression, God gave us Shirley Temple to give us a smile in an awful time. Again, during WWII, another awful time of worry and suspense, God gave us Roy Rogers. a cowboy who always showed us the good will win, and to never give up. Roy and Dale were precious Christians who walked the walk. Thank God for them!
Every Saturday morning, the Roy Rogers Show. Met Mr. Rogers in Sacramento at an opening of one of his restaurants. Such a gentleman. A man to look up to.
I loved everything about him and his wife. Thank you for confirming what i thought i knew about them. We need more actors like them. Wholesome as nd caring about family as nd not flaunting their half najed bodies in stage. It's not nessesary to show off to get people to love you. Thank you for the info! I still love them and what they stand for. God and family and country!!!❤
Living in Oregon in the 60s and 70s, I went to Eugene Or. to see Roy Rogers and Sky King. Was awestruck by both of them. Got autographs from both of them, but through the years,they were misplaced and lost. I was 10-11 years old at that time. Roger now in Pierre South Dakota
Wow, you got to meet Sky King too?? i used to hurry home from school and turn on the radio for the adventures of Sky King , then next was Sgt Preston of the Yukon..i can still hear the music theme for Sgt Preston. …that was before TV in early ‘50’s in Montana.
Beautiful person, his children were blessed with two fantastic parents. Hollywood couldn't do any better than him.
Commented earlier abnouted this remarkable man and his family. I wish today's parents take such n raising their families. My parents did a great job because we always respected their wishes. Current parents if u bring children up right they will respect U and others.. God bless everyone on this blessed and beautiful day..
I grew up with Roger’s, and he was my favorite. I am so happy about this story of his life.Thank you. I am 79 and he was one of the parts of my childhood.
I’m 77 years old, and my childhood was filled with seeing Roy Rogers and Dale Evans on TV, Dale’s books and many other things to do with the Rogers family. Roy’s legacy of wholesome and traditional values based on his commitment to God, through Jesus Christ. I still love those memories and their positive impact, and grieve the loss of those values in our society.
Love his music im 48.
Happy trails to you!
As a young boy in the '50s, I grew up watching Roy Rogers and watched his Western adventures each Saturday morning on our little black and white TV. I have always viewed him as a hero, and moreso after watching this video. Thanks for producing this video, it renewed my respect and honor for the man.
Wonderful memories!
Not every generation gets such solid role models at the outset- yet we were blessed with many. An embarrassment of riches.
My husband and I grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s. Roy Rogers was a very healthy and moral hero for us.
We regret never stopping in to say hello to him at his ranch dispute passing it every year on our way to Oregon where we now live. His songs Tumbling Tumble Weeds and Happy Trails to You, will forever be in our hearts. Happy Trails to you Roy!
As I grew up, Roy Rogers was and still is, "the King of the Cowboys". Happy Trails.
The narrator's voice on these clips (Lost in space, Rebecca Romney, etc.) IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING TO LISTEN TO. PLEASE REMOVE HIM.
I loved Roy and Dale as a child and I still love them. This was a terrific remembrance of their lives. Thank you.
My father and Roy Rogers were childhood friends, growing up together in Duck Run a rural community outside of Portsmouth, Ohio. I was lucky enough to meet Roy Rogers several times as a child and once as an adult. Always a fan and felt close to him because of the connection.
Thank you for this story. Its nice to see what a wonderful loving family he and Dale created. Wish we had more people with such kind, family values. Thanks, again!
Used o watch him on Tv and always appreciated his wholesome and genuine persona!
Pat Brady and others that he brought along to widen the experience.
Wish our kids today could understand all that they brought to our lives !
Wonderful man and his family and Dale influenced us ALL!
Thank You GOD for sending him our way!!
This was delightful. I was a fan from childhood and highly respected his Christian walk and integrity. I remember when their young child died and Dale’s “Angels Unaware” book and their adoptions, but learned so much! Thank you!
I am 70 years old and remember Roy Rogers as a kid. There was always something different about him that I liked, as many others did also. His decency stood out like a bright light in the mostly plastic Hollywood. After watching this video two things stand out to me. His character showed integrity, compassion, and humility. The second, his eyes were fixed on a different world, one of spiritual well being. There was never anyone like him, and I doubt there ever will be. His values made him wealthy beyond measure. That my friends, is the only wealth you can take with you.
So to the King of the Cowboys !
I was born in 1947 and grew up with the Roger family!
Always looked forward to watch their shows on TV and also personly seen them at events in Dayton, Ohio about 50 miles from Cincinnati!
How WONDERFUL to be able to learn all of this about Roy & Dale Rogers-- this was beautiful. I was born in '46 so of course enjoyed alot of the Rogers .Thank you!
Great Man of Faith and Love of God and his Family. I’m 81 and grew up watching his movies and TV shows. What a Wonderful family he and Dale were!
A very nice tribute, a genuine legend.
I loved him and Trigger and was a faithful fan all my childhood! Even tho a girl, I requested a Roy Rogers cowboy six shooters /holster set for my birthday ! At the time it was popular to play “Cowboys and Indians and Indians “ I Watched his shows on Tv . It’s sad he faced so much personal loss during his life as he was such a loving generous man who brought joy to soo many people ! An Angel on earth !
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Why what?? We need to talk. Please
Me too. I dressed the part.
I didn't realize Roy and Dale adopted so many children. What Great People. I was adopted so i know how fortunate and blessed his kids are/were.
Roy Rogers was as good as they come in every respect. A great honest, ethical and moral human being and a great celebrity and role model. We need more people like Roy Rogers. .Unfortunately, there are less of them today, THANK YOU Roy Rogers for all the good you did in your life.
Amen
He molded my life as well. Not just a person but as horse women too.
What an amazing human being. So very kind. We can all learn a lesson from such love this couple shared. ❤
I'm 90 years old now and if I make it to March 2024 I'll be 91. Roy Rogers was one of my favorite cowboys. I pretended to be Roy as a child fighting cardboard boxes and playing I was Roy Rogers fighting bad guys . To me he was a great man and a great horse back rider. I hope God will bless him and all of his family. May his Spirit live on as ever just like Elvis. Elvis really died, his Spirit still lives on.
They don't make them like that anymore. I rode out every day on my Mothers sewing stand in the living room. Blessings to you and a premature happy 91st. ❤
Wow at 90/91 God bless yourself. The changes in society and technology you have seen in your lifetime. Respect to you sir.
He was one of a kind. God bless him.
I didn’t get to 90 yet,but I thoroughly enjoyed Roy, Dale
Trigger and Bullet as a child !
Happy Trails to you and yours
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You are about a month older than my dad I hope you both have many more healthy happy years!
This is a very nice - factful history- of all of our favorite cowboy. I've followed their personal life as much as every Movie & TV show, guest spots on every show I would hear they were on. I must be just one of millions fans. At 84 I still want to read or hear all they say about Roy, Dale & their Children. Thanks for all the film of them and story!!!
What a wonderful man, and woman Dale and his kindness and his Christianity.
Simply beautiful portrayal of Roy Roger’s career and family…He was my hero…and still is!
Roy Rodgers was my hero as a little girl. He impressed me so much I used to dream about him.
However in just discovering his life story, he is even a bigger hero to me now than as an infatuated child. What a man, what a husband, what a father, and what a saint!
He weathered every storm and never lost his faith.
They don’t make them any better than that!
He and Dale Evans were one in a billion! A true love story and a marriage made from
Heaven! ❤
I am nearly 80 and my childhood heroes were Roy Rogers and his horse, Trigger. I thought he was so handsome, and every saturday i spent at the movies with. every other kid in town watching Roy Rogers and Dale Evans movies. along with Gabby Hayes. . i used to dream about him, too!! i had a girlish crush on him. I was only 9-10 yrs old. i collected horse statues, especially palomino’s like Trigger. He was truly he King of the Cowboys. There were other cowboys,, too, like Gene Autrey and The Lone Ranger and Hoplalong Cassidy, but Roy was nunber one. when the theater showed up coming movie previews of roy Rogers movies,, all the kids in the theater would cheer and clap and we could hardly wait until the next saturday. i like so many girls, was ‘Horse-crazy” for Palomino’s like Trigger and Dale’s mare,’ Buttermilk” . i never had a horse of my own, but I rode my friend’s horses and i even became a horse, myself, for a while LOL.I Ireally enjoyed this program immensely it brought back so many happy memories. . I knew Roy and Dale had many children and i read Dale’s book about their daughter, Robin, I never knew what a great family man and husband he was in real life. until this tribute given by his daughter. I had avoided this program because of the Title, which seemed to hint at something unbecoming in his life. There have been too many books that seek to tarnish the reputations of famous people after they are dead and cannot defend themselves and no way was I going to watch anything bad about my childhood hero or his family. Thanking this channel for such wholesome content and Happy Trails. ❤
Roy Rogers always exemplified a wonderful figure to look up to. Now, I see he was a hero both in movies and in real life. You have given me a wonderful gift with this fine documentary. Thank you!
@@prarieborn6458 Me, too, me too, me too!
A wonderful tribute by his daughter Julie and so appropriate and timely. I like million of boys grew up watching his movies with adoration and hero worship. But never knowing the treasured details Julie has released. The commentary was also very well composed and eloquently presented
He said as one of my heroes! He provided me with wonderful fun for years! A great man!
Roy and Dale were so well respected by family fans,they didn't need Hollywood Glamor, they had their own!
Thanks for sharing the story of a family of faith, my heroes Roy and Dale Evans.
This beautiful man had the ability to transform to challenge. ❤ He had a knack to make himself and his family. I grew up with him. And enjoyed his humble approach to the Hollywood . Miss their beautiful soul. ❤God bless you.
Yes, I was one of those children who was enamored by Roy Rogers, Trigger and their adventure performance, as an adoptee myself I was welcomed by care givers and a family experience, God Bless Roy, Dale and his beautiful family. Quite a gifted, thoughtful and talented example
How wonderful ❤
While growing up in the 1940’s Roy Rogers and Dale Evans always represented a couple I looked up to, as a kid. Not only where their movies wholesome, they personified values, and character. I treasure the memories they presented to my generation. Truly the simple kind of truths Roy, and Dale projected where filled with values which would be as monumental today, in shaping the lives of children, if parents once again embraced these virtues, in their lives, and the lives of their families. Probably the greatest thing about Roy Rogers was his heart, and as a child I felt the love he shared, out of that big heart.
Growing up in the Fifties while watching the Roy Rogers show taught me violence with a gun.
@@jnovikoff001 I bet you are making that up because they were not violent and the only times he used a gun no one got killed. What a creep you are.
If @@jnovikoff001 you watched his films, you would have learned that there are consequences for your actions against others...
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Great video. Thank you! I was born in 1949; I saw most of his movies and all of his tv episodes. I remember thinking to myself, 'I want to be just like Roy Rogers when I grow up.' Lots of little boys felt that same way. He was a wonderful role model to my generation. A blessing.
Not only just the boys us girls used to ride out on our ponies and played Roy Rogers and Trigger. Including Tonto. We fought over who would be who. When my mom would come along acting like Dale to settle the argument Evans. Some times Dad will join in with the harmonica when we would sing Happy Trails and Tumble Weed. Im 65 now and still remember those good times. And I still watch his shows on my VCR. He will never ever leave my heart.❤
I'm glad I accidentally ran across this video about the life of Roy Rogers. It was positively informing, uplifting and heart-warming.
Roy Roger was the kind of wholesome cowboy every child could look up to. He was the same person on and off the screen. A wonderful husband, father and humanitarian. They sure don't make great cowboys like him anymore.
I’m 70 years old and remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evan’s very fondly. And my husband and I loved to listen to The Sons of the Pioneers. Trigger is why I wanted and loved horses. I never knew the story behind the lives of Roy and Dale and it just makes them bigger heros than before. The love of God and country always inspired us too. Thank you for sharing this story! Blessings….
Roy Rogers was an awesome cowboy and his shows etc made a big impact on my life. I enjoyed him and his family and Triger and the dog. It was always a clean show anyone could watch and take away a positive view! He and Dale were a delightful couple who embraced life with helping others as their children and to helping others ! I truly don't think you can find someone today to fill his and hers shoes! I loved them and always will! He stood for the good and that stood out in his life! I totally enjoyed the film and learned more about his life and Dale's ! I wish there were more people like them in todays life and movies etc! Rick
That theme song still pops up in my mind and I just start singing it...Happy trails to you until we meet again!
When I was very young Roy Rogers and Gene Autry were my heros.
Wow. I was about 4 years old in 1955 or so when we got our first black and white Zenith. And Saturday mornings you could find me glued to the Roy Rodgers show without error. Good days.
Roy Rogers was my hero! When very young I wore a locket with his picture & also one of Dales & you could have found me every Saturday in the theatre watching his movie! Much later my teenage daughter took me to meet Roy Rogers at an opening of his restaurant & I wore my locket & showed him! He shook my hand & said, “How about that”. My father, also, a hero of mine died within a few days of Mr. Rogers’ passing so I pictured them both going to heaven through the pearly gates together! ❤️🙏💔
He was wonderful ❤
Most people dont know this but all his shows were made on his ranch and a lot of his films as well. But he set aside part of his ranch to b for brutally abused people most kids of various age some as old as 44 n they can stay as long as they need. When they come rhere they're given a horse or pony and taught how to care for it. If they're v little they're given a lamb. They have bunkhouse. They're taught how to care for themselves do laundry, make their bunk grow a garden n cook clean can n sew. Royy would take them on the mountain on horseback to camp out n have a campfire n sing. Most of the "trailheads that work the place are licensed nurses, psychologists n psychiatrists mostly volunteers working with the kids to help without alienating them. It's also like a vacation for the workers. He set it up in his will that there is enuf money is set aside that the interest runs the place without touching the principal. And Roy Rogers restaurant sets aside a very small amount of their profit to help run it I think is 1% Anyway the news media wanted to come in n take pictures n interview the kids but Roy said NO as they've been brutalized too much leave them alone to heal. The man n Dale were Saints.
My childhood was in the fifties and I grew up really liking him. After hearing more about him, I like him even more. There are few souls as precious as Roy and Dale
Grew up on Roy and Dale and now in my eighties I am surprised to hear more about them. Thank you for posting this.
What a wonderful couple. I remember seeing them on TBN.
I'm now 69 and I remember watching Roy Roger's show in late 50's and early 60's on Saturday mornings. He was a great man and had a great life. I was driving back to Vegas from California back in mid 1990's and stopped at his museum in Victorville CA. The lady working there at the time said he and Dale would drop down quite often. I did not have that luck but hopefully when I leave my earthly life and enter my heavenly life I will get the chance to meet him and Dale. I'm pretty sure God will have him entertaining us by him there in heaven. I look forward to it. Till I meet you HAPPY TRAILS
I met Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans in 1986 at the Nashville airport while waiting to catch a plane headed to Dallas. Both of them were wonderful, charming people who walked the talk about their faith. Roy was a childhood hero, and he lived up to that perception in my adult life.
I know Julie, Roy's granddaughter, personally from my college years. I had the joy of meeting her grandparents and Uncle Dusty also. They were an amazing family and a great influence on me.
Roy Rodgers, King of the Cowboys will live in my ❤️ until my last breath! R.I.P. PARTNER!
Happy trails to you until we meet again, I'm 77 yrs old and never missed Roy and Dale and Trigger!!😊
Roy was loved by millions of kids and parents alike for many years and still loved by those kids that are now quite old ..but as long as there is one of those people left Roy will live on in the hearts and memories of those kids that would spend their allowance to see the king of the cowboy's...and his horse trigger...
I had a Roy Rogers lunch box..I wish I still had it today...
74 years old and still love Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
KING OF THE COWBOYS!!! LOVE TOU////
As a child in the 1950s, I had a Roy Rogers lunchbox and watched him on TV. Thank you for this video. It was very nice to learn more about Roy Rogers and his warm, compassionate care for children and his Christian values.
I had one to. Mine had a thermos as well.
I am almost 81 and Roy and Dale were always my favorite movies to watch at the Saturday Morning special kids movies! I got to see Trigger at the old Houston Coliseum Rodeo when I was about 6 or 7. I was excited to get a record player fit Christmas with Sons of the Pioneers records! Loved Roy & Dale all their lives
I don’t think I missed one episode of the Roy Rogers show growing up. I loved it!!
I loved Roy Rodgers, I always tried to find out about his life. Thank you for the update. I didn't realize that he had that many children.
Just a bit of trivia. For any of you who have ever seen "The Adventures of Robin Hood" with Errol Flynn, you might be interested to know that the horse Maid Marion was riding in the forest scene is Trigger, before he was Trigger. Roy bought him from the movie company shortly after they finished the movie and renamed him "Trigger". The rest is history.
Oh that's AWESOME!
Thanks for that trivia! Trigger and Silver are at the top of my list.
Thankyou I do remember watching them on our black and white TV.
So glad to know this! 👍🏼
Wow that's fascinating thank you
Beautiful story of one of my childhood heroes! Roy and Dale were very special people, especially in Hollywood!
Hello I have just watched the whole program of Roy Rogers life.
I went to his movies with parents & older siblings.
Used to imagine , most day's, 'riding ' Trigger & my older sibling imagined riding horse (forget the name) ( ridden by Derango kid - phonetic) who wore all back.
Thank you for sharing so many details of his life & his fsmily even sharing the sad parts.
Had seen other programs but this seemed more complete.
Blessings to all who were fans of this amazing man & his horse & all family.
God Bless
From a G Gran in N Z Formally from UK Yorkshire.
Happy New Year! To all who reads this Comment xx
Dale's horse was named Buttermilk, I think. And in Denver, the Saturday morning line up was: Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, Fury and Annie Oakley, my fave. I dressed like AO, I wore my hair like AO, I had an AO Daisy BB gun. They were indeed the good old days.
In 1981 I was playing piano for a Southern Gospel Quartet. While on a tour of the Southwest, we were booked to do a weeknight concert at Roy and Dale's church in Apple Valley. Roy was out of town at the time. Dale told us he was on a trail ride and camping trip with some family and friends. But it was nice to meet Dale and present her with our record albums. One thing for certain about them, they were exactly as they seemed in movies and public appearances. There was no "other side" to the Rogers Family. They were for real!
I Liked the Remembering of Roy Rogers thank God For his conmittement to his Belief if we had more people like Him God Bless him 🙏
As a kid in the 1950's I had a Roy Rogers lunch box, a Roy Rogers ranch and a Roy Rogers town. I loved playing with these gifts while I was a kid. I am now almost 77 years old. Many beautiful memories. Thanks for the film.
I am 89 years so you know I remember Roy and Dale. As a child I had a major crush on Roy Rogers! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about his life. He was truly a godly man and they are truly a blessed couple in Heaven!
I watched his shows on Saturday mornings. I loved his singing and the horsemanship he showed on his show. I loved all of thevshows i saw.
I'm now 72 but remember Roy and Dale as if it was yesterday. I have fond memories as a child watching his show and movies and someday when its my time I will hear him in person singing Tumbleweed and Happy Trails. Wish we had more Roy's in the world today.
I loved him as a child I went to the pictures with my mother and sister and I loved him and Dale Evans. Roy and Dale and Trigger came to Edinburgh when I was wee to the then Empire which is now Festival theatre. It had a big back yard and he delighted all us kids with him and Trigger. I never forgot it he was so lovely to all of the kids truly a lovely man xx
There is a young man in my Church that has always reminded me of Roy Rogers. he has the eyes and look just like Roy Rogers and still does. His name is Steve. Steve is a very strong Christian and even preaches some times for different Churches. Here I am close to 91 years old and Steve is the only man I've seen with eyes like Roy Rogers. This old world would be much better place if we still had Roy Rogers. He isn't really gone because he still lives with us in Spirit. There is only a few people in my life that continues to live on for ever in Spirit and never really die, Roy, Elvis my family and wife. They will always be part of my life just like God and Jesus.
Amen😂
I would challenge the world to find a more down to earth, moral, male role model equal to Roy Rogers. I was privileged to be a child of the 1950's and 60's and spent my Saturday mornings with Roy and Dale, Trigger and their dog Bullet as they took us on their movie and TV adventures. They were good people children could look up to from Hollywood. Happy trails.
It's going to be hard to find someone like Roy Rogers' in my lifetime (71 years old). I watched his movies but didn't see the specials much. He will continue to be an icon in history in his way, just like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He rises about the later two because of his Christian heritage, and moral integrity.
Growing up in the Fifties while watching the Roy Rogers show taught me violence with a gun.
That is a shame. Roy Roger's role was to protect the citizens and then only use the gun on the bad guys, not for violence.
@@jnovikoff001 That's not showing violence; RR was always the good guy. Defense has always been a way of life. Sometimes, a switch from mom or dad didn't straighten some up. Violence has been around since Cain and Able.
Wow I loved him as a kid and after watching this video
It makes me feel so happy I an able to know what I loved on the TV was the real person in real life The world needs more men like him in it
I was a soldier in the First Air Cav in 1966 and had been awarded the soldier of the month and for a reward was to attend a special thanksgiving day meal with Roy and Dale and Hugh Obrian. I had been one of those saturday matinee movie goers. To say I was thrilled is understating it. A great meal with my childhood heros was the highlight of my tour in the Army.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans' stories are very inspirational of being able to achieve your life dreams despite all odds. It shows that family is a pivotal part in how they raised their biological and adopted children. It also showed the powers to be that molding someone was not a natural factor in a person's style and life. Bravo to fans who also objected to changes in the legendary persona of Roy Rogers.
Great loving fond memories of Roy and Dale, Trigger and family of kids! Love to you all ☺️
Roy is my favoriate and he will never die!
I always welcomed seeing a Roy Rogers film or TV show on a Saturday morning! The Love this man showed was constant. I started my career in Television as an NBC Page located in Burbank in 1974... while I was with NBC promotion... I believe Dusty Rogers joined the Page staff... I'm not too sure about this though as I'm no spring chicken and the grey matter between my ears isn't always working right in the memory game! As a Christian I do resonate with Roy Roger's kind-hearted actions throughout his lifetime! RIP Roy Rogers...I hope to meet you one day when my physical life here is at end! God Bless.
Roy Rogers was my childhood hero, and a person whom I, not only looked up to as a child, but as a man, who lead an exemplary lifestyle as a person and a Christian, who I would like to pattern my own life after. What an amazing legacy of a great man, a great American!
When Roy visited Toronto in the early 80's I was driving limousines, and was assigned Roy & his son. As an adopted infant I was always proud of who I was be ause I had been "chosen", and especially when I heard that Roy & Dale had adopted children. During his visit I shared how much his family values, especially about adoption, had meant to me as a child, and He was grateful to know that it had served me well.
He was very humble in person, and a true gentleman. How thrilled I was to be able to "thank" him for his influence in my young life.
My dad played with Roy when a small boy in Manchester Ohio. Roy's family lived on a shanty boat and docked on the Ohio River at Manchester in the early 1900's. I got to meet Roy many years ago on one of his trips to his hometown. I knew his sister Cleta and visited her home in Portsmouth Ohio and was shown some of her collection of Roy's. She also spent time with my neighbor in Otway. Roy came to Otway one evening on one of his visits home and sang Happy Trails before he left. Small local shack where local musicians would gather. That was almost 40 years ago. He would visit on occasion his childhood friends on what is now Roy Rogers Rd near McDermott, Ohio. My daughter lived across from his childhood home for a time. Wish I had recorded my dad's stories from the past.
When I was a Child back in the 50's. My Hero was Roy Rogers! Both He and Dale Evans were an amazing couple! This Sad, Sad World could really use them, as an example what GOD can do!! When they both past away, it left an empty space in my Heart! They did indeed practiced what they preached!
Jesus Christ Is Lord
I've always been impressed with Roy Rogers. He stood up for what he believed in and set a wonderful example for all of his children and followers to live by. There aren't many people in this world like him and his wife, Dale. If only this world had more people like them we wouldn't have the troubles that we see every day in our country. I'm so glad that I am old enough to have seen most of his performances on TV. All children should have the opportunity to watch all of his movies.
Thank you Roy Roger for being a unforgettable icon of America and for being a person that children can look up to.
God Bless you and Dale.
Roy Rogers is a legendary icon who he and his legendary wife Dale are etched in our memories far deeper than most old Hollywood actors many who had poor character.
Thank you ❤ I loved Roy Rogers & as a little girl I would always get a lunch pail with Trigger and Roy Rogers > my Precious Memories
Watching this video, I saw Gabby Hayes and Pat Brady. I remember Pat Brady's Jeep Nellybelle which was also part of the Roy Roger's TV show. You mentioned Roy Rogers's horse Trigger. I would love to have seen Roy Rogers's wonder dog Bullet mentioned somewhere.
I was surprised Andy Devine was neither mentioned nor shown.
At 79, I have no idea how much more time I have here. Jesus's call, not mine. I hope He introduces me to Roy Roger's up in Heaven.
This was an awesome recollection of Roy and his family and career. Thank you. In my opinion, the world needs more Roy Rogers in it's population!
I love this!!! It taught me things about Roy Rogers, and Dale Evans, his wife, his second wife, that I didn’t know at all!! ❤ love this!!! I want to go back and watch this again!! I have a love affair with Roy Rogers, though I wasn’t born until 1948… besides Dale Evans also! I love his cowboy image, and I loved his horse, Trigger!!!
I'm in my 82nd year, and Roy Rogers was my hero as a youngster. I have learned so much about his life in this video, thank you so much.
I wrote this song in memory of Elvis. (Merry Christmas Elvis by James McQueen) It is on You Tube in several places. I thought so much of Elvis and I also loved your Dad Roy Rogers. I have lived long enough to see both of them in action and they both were the very best. God Bless You James McQueen
Oh how I loved Roy Rodgers and Trigger!! I’m so happy that I was blessed to see him on television and I always wanted to be Dale so I could always be near Roy!! This country needs more men like Roy in it. ❤️✝️
I'm in the UK aded 75, I remember RR and 'My four Ledded Friend' Trigger. Thanks for sharing all this, I got lump in my throat, what a nice guy, I never knew any of that.
A true father and gentleman cowboy like he was can now be considered a saint!!😇🥰
😊 How cool! Being from Oklahoma, we hold Will Rogers in high esteem here! A lifelong fan of his, I never knew that!
For all of us who loved Roy and Dale, happy trails ❤
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Roy Rogers film (Australian child of the 50’s) but I read “Angel Unaware” when my little sister died & have always felt a strong affinity with Roy & Dale.
I grew up watching Roy and Dale Evan’s and of course Trigger. Thank you for such a nice remembrance of a truly American icon.
In the midst of America's depression, God gave us Shirley Temple to give us a smile in an awful time. Again, during WWII, another awful time of worry and suspense, God gave us Roy Rogers. a cowboy who always showed us the good will win, and to never give up. Roy and Dale were precious Christians who walked the walk. Thank God for them!
Amen
Amen
Every Saturday morning, the Roy Rogers Show. Met Mr. Rogers in Sacramento at an opening of one of his restaurants. Such a gentleman. A man to look up to.
I loved everything about him and his wife. Thank you for confirming what i thought i knew about them. We need more actors like them. Wholesome as nd caring about family as nd not flaunting their half najed bodies in stage. It's not nessesary to show off to get people to love you. Thank you for the info! I still love them and what they stand for. God and family and country!!!❤
I loved Roy and Dale..I didn't have a Dad I could count on so I made believe he was my Dad..
Living in Oregon in the 60s and 70s, I went to Eugene Or. to see Roy Rogers and Sky King. Was awestruck by both of them. Got autographs from both of them, but through the years,they were misplaced and lost. I was 10-11 years old at that time. Roger now in Pierre South Dakota
Wow, you got to meet Sky King too?? i used to hurry home from school and turn on the radio for the adventures of Sky King , then next was Sgt Preston of the Yukon..i can still hear the music theme for Sgt Preston. …that was before TV in early ‘50’s in Montana.
😊he was and is my hero always has been .so glad my son got to meet him after he was grown😊
Beautifully done! He was the best ever - as a cowboy and as a passionate human being and he is sorely missed. I was in tears listening to this!