Clint Walker! Randolph Scott! Hopalong Cassidy & me! Donna Martell interviewed! A WORD ON WESTERNS
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Veteran actress Donna Martell shared memories of working with Randolph Scott, William Boyd, Clint Walker, Morgan Woodward and many more as she joined her fans at The Autry Museum for A WORD ON WESTERNS exclusive interview. Due to the Coronavirus, it was 2020's only production that year. We were lucky to get it! Donna began her acting career as a teenager in B westerns with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and Gilbert Roland. But, it was on TV that Donna seemed to work non-stop. She brought her charming spunk to just about every TV western during the 1950s and '60s. When B Western stars moved to TV, Donna was there in Gene Autry's Flying A Production of his own show and a couple of appearances one of his other productions, "The Range Rider." An early guest spot as a hot tamale on William Boyd's "Hopalong Cassidy" TV series led to multiple outings on "The Adventures of Kit Carson," plus roles on "Cheyenne," "Shotgun Slade," "Bat Masterson," "Broken Arrow," "The Tall Man" and "Bonanza," among many others. As a contract player at Universal Studios, Donna appeared in most of the TV series produced there and became close friends with up and coming performers like Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis. Join Donna as she recalls the friendships she made during her long and illustrious career. Find out how Randolph Scott came to the young actresses aide due to her fear of flying. Then, send a toast to her Christmas Eve birthday. Donna was born Dec 24, 1927. Thanks dear Donna and Happy Birthday!
Cheyenne, Randy, Hoppy...and me! Donna Martell remembers her westerns! Exclusive! A WORD ON WESTERNS interview taped Jan 21, 2020 at The Autry Museum.
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What a treat that was! Great interview with the beautiful and talented Donna Martell! What a career she had, playing in all the best western tv shows! One thing that keeps coming up in those interviews is how nice and decent all those cowboys stars were. I am sure that they were a few bad apples in all Hollywood, but it warms my heart to hear that guys like Bill Boyd, and Clint Walker lived by the same values that they portrayed on the screen. Cowboys were the best people.
The best thing about Sunday is watching this show every week. I love this channel. Westerns are the best.
Thank you Wayne. See you next week!
I love her honesty, not unusual for her generation. We need more of that
Donna bit Denver Pyle in that first clip. Great character actor with a long career, well over 250 acting credits. Way more than any leading man over that stretch of time, and I'm guessing that half second he had Donna on his lap was the closest he ever came to a love scene.
What a great guest. She shared so much about my childhood favorite actors. Loved the little stories and details.
What an incredible show Rob! And what a great lady, with so much to tell about the history of the westerns and stars that I grew up watching. I wish this interview could have gone on a lot longer, It was truly fascinating! Great work!!
Donna Martell was so enjoyable to listen to and to look at! I wish your shows were an hour long. I could hear more stories about Randolph Scott and all the others she worked with. She’s so honest with her memories. Thank you Rob, you’ve made my day.
Great show,...loved hearing her stories about all these (late) great actors,....enjoy these stars' interviews while they're still with us,...even lil' kids like me who are push'n 60 are still in awe of these stars of the Golden age/your interviews here,...thanx Rob..!
FYI = Mz.Martell will turn 93 (Xmas-eve/day)...."Happy Birthday Donna"...!
What a great interview this was. Really enjoyed her thoughts on these wonderful western actors I grew up watching.
What a beautiful lady-both inside and out! Even when she didn't really have anything "nice" to say, she knows enough to "zip it". Thanks, Rob, for sharing another delightful interview. I admire the way you, always very gently, are able to bring memories up front for the folks you speak with, than sit back and let them tell their story.
Thanks, Sue. I’m hoping we can get back into production next year.
I totally LOVED the audience, having a "BLAZING SADDLES" moment!
Rob, great interview! Donna is such a sweet lady and still right on top of everything!
Rob we always learn so much about our filmdom heroes from your guest and Donna Martell doesn't disappoint. The group photo at the end is really special too. Thanks again Rob and Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Wayne. That group shot was from a Lone Pine Film Festival a couple of years ago. Fun! Merry Christmas
She’s divine! Loved her thoughts on Parnell Roberts! Thanks Rob!
How nice you bring all these older actors and actresses for our enjoyment. Thank you very much! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Our pleasure!
what a sweet lady, i have to say Randolph Scott is still and I believe always will be my favorite western star thank you
Scott was great, right up there with the Duke.
Miss Donna is beautiful inside and out. I enjoyed her sharing all her experiences she had way back in the day in the TV and movies. This was a great interview, thank you as always Rob I so very much learning of these inside stories that I can only learn here on AWOW.
Thanks, Linda. Glad you enjoy them.
Terrific interview Rob, Donna was so interesting and funny! One of my favorite actresses! And, so pretty!💫
Wow, another great interview that adds so much background information to my memories of the shows I grew up watching. A wonderous history lesson on the TV shows and movies that entertained so many.
Thanks!
Wonderful interview! Thanks, Rob!
I could listen to Donna for hours on end. I believe she has done, or seen it all. I wish her an early happy birthday. A merry Christmas to you both, Rob.
Thanks, Dave. Merry Christmas to you, too.
I was one of those tv watchers that didn't really care who was who (even in the rock bands of the 60's and 70's). I just enjoyed the show for what it was. Now you're bringing back some great memories! I didn't even know who Ms. Martell was until now. What a great episode. Keep'em coming!
A lot of fun. She worked with so many different actors. What other stories she must have.
Great interview of Donna. Loved hearing of Randolph Scott. Loved his Movies, especially the later ones. The Tall T, Ride Lonesome, were awesome.
I have always been to the movies to se Randolph Scott in his westerns always a gentleman and a great gun fighter tall and force full in the 🤠 westerns great actor leading Lady gourgeus thanks for a great video lord Word on Word on Westerns Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones
Thank you, Tom. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Randolph Scott was so good in all the movies he was in..
Another fantastic interview. What a great lady. Thanks Rob.
What a lovely lady .tells great stories..great interview rob..
She absolutely confirmed my love for Clint Walker.You can tell my admiration for him by my avatar.Miss Martell is just a stunning woman.Beautiful when young and age has been very kind to her,in her 90’s.
I adore you,Mr.Word...you are keeping our heroes alive.Thank you for all you do to keep us coming back for more.
Donna worked with many of my favorite actors, men who commanded the screen when they were in a scene, whether by force of will or mere affability.
She:s a real "Firecracker" thanks for having her on nice to hear different perspectives of actors regarding these western stars. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, dff.
She was and still is a beautiful spunky lady. I remember her in those westerns, she got to play with some fantastic actors. Also Donna, you have kept your beauty well. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD BLESS Love you 😍 💖🙏oxoxoxoxoxoxo.
Thanks 😊 🙏
Great interview. Love the stories about the great westerns I watched as a kid.
Me, too, Wayne.
Wonderful interview with a wonderful Lady ! I enjoyed it very much ! I could listen to her for hours !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love her❤ wit, sincerity , and humor! Happy Birthday to this hidden gem! We share same birthdate🌲😁👌🌲.
Happy birthday, Francis.
Keep up the awesome exciting work Rob, I have learned so very much about my love for westerns. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family 🥰💖🙏oxoxox
Great interview Rob. Lovely lady with a pretty blessed memory for being over age 90. Keep those interviews coming.. Have a great safe and happy new year.
Cheers and "Happy Birthday to you" Momma Mia Donna Martell! xoxoxG
Thanks, Gina. Best wishes to you and your Mom for the New Year.
You always have great guests and manage to bring out such wonderful comments. Week after week such fun and information👍😊!
I admire her honesty!
Bat Masterson is GREAT. I've been watching it the past few weeks. It's one of the shows that stands up today. It has the same feel as 'Maverick' with James Gardner.
Both shows also had great theme songs.
Hi Rob...another great actress...Donna Martell talking about our western heroes... What a wonderful lady!...Tks for sharing Rob...Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Mc. Merry Christmas
What a lovely lady
thank you!
What a wealth of stories from her long career. Thanks for bringing it to us Rob.
What a sweetheart.
One of my favorite interviews.
Thanks, Hoss.
Wow I forgot about Cheyenne (Clint) and Kit Carson (Bill), some more childhood memories. Great interview with Donna Martell!
Thank you
Great interview, Donna's many dealings with such a vast amount of talent made for great viewing and special memories!🙂
Wow she is 90? Amazing! So beautiful!
Yes! Thank you!
Rob: Your interviews are always real and unique. You have again brought back memories of television shows on my youth. Thanks.Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Thanks Ken. Happy viewing in the new year.
@@AWordonWesterns Have been watching “Captain Kidd” with Charles Laughton and Randolph Scott. Great movie . Also Karidine was in the movie as well.
There is interconnection on things in life. Movies are one of them (among many others) I recall seeing a good deal of the people you have interviewed (some better than others) from my past. You are doing this for everyone.
Thank you for the great channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
The truth and nothing but that truth so help me! Wonderful....
Thank you for having this fantastic lady. She gave another very interesting interview. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas.
Thanks, James. Same to you and yours.
What a great interview Rob, Wishing You and Your Family too Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Thank you, Carolyn. Same to you.
Enjoyable ! Good interview right before Christmas ... thanks for this present
A lovely, lovely lady - Enjoyed her stories a lot!
Wow is right she was truly very interesting person & personality. Thanks again Rob Word much appreciated...
I look forward to your shows and you never let me down. A reminder to show some background on the "bad" guys on the silver screen. These guys were never headlined but were there every time rustling, robbing banks and shooting someone.
The Word Time Machine is working well. Thanks.
Loved hearing Donna's memories. Merry Christmas Rob to you and your family 🎁
Thanks, Marsha. Happy New Year to you.
What a lovely lady, it's wonderful hearing about her life.
Good interveiw.she seemed a little nervous tho.i love this channel here in kiwiland.👩🌾
wouldn't you be nervous at 93 years old?
Awesome Rob!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks, Diane. Happy New Year.
Not anything like todays hollywood. She's honest, tells it like it is.
Oh what a fun lady to listen to.. and a Merry Christmas to everybody
Thank you, Merry Christmas.
Another great interview Rob !!
Thank you and as I always say, "Keep them coming "!!!!
Thanks, Gary. We’re planning to stay in the saddle in the new year! Merry Christmas
@@AWordonWesterns Thanks and Merry Christmas to you all too
Us usual, very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
I recently discovered your channel and have never had a better time with interviews. I'm a huge western fan and have been all my life (a long time, so far). Really appreciate the length of the interviews. Not so short as to feel that much was left out, but not so long to make me want to bail before the end. Thanks!!
Welcome aboard! Thanks, Lee. I appreciate that comment and agree that 12-15 minutes is just right for the internet. Besides, it's easy to run them back to back if you want to hear more.
Thanks Rob, some very good content on a Sunday morning.
Donna did that coy Latina persona very well. The "City College" she mentioned was LACC.
What a doll!!!! 😊❤️
Nicely done!
Thank you, robert. Cheers!
Thanks for this fascinating episode. But I must take issue with Donna and Rob on one topic. Pernell Roberts' character Adam Cartwright was my favorite on Bonanza. Well-read, well-educated and principled, as was Pernell. I admired him as an actor and civil rights activist. Perhaps people don't know that he grew up in Georgia detesting racism and participated in the 1960s in the Selma March. And I don't see anything wrong with an actor voluntarily leaving a hit show. He had more character and devotion to his craft than most. He was a classically trained stage actor and excelled in it, as his many awards will attest. His Trapper John MD series was also very good. So you can mock Pernell all you want. To me he was a prince among players, and a very credible Western actor as well.
Thanks, Arline. Pernell was a solid performer and never let up even when he knew he was departing. I think we both just thought that leaving a hit series was risky, and a bit unusual. I always liked the character of Adam, too.
@@AWordonWesterns Thanks, Rob, for your kind reply. I was sad to see Pernell leave Bonanza, because the show was never the same without him or his character. However, I was happy for him and his subsequent success elsewhere. Had Dortort and the network been smart, they could have offered him his own spinoff centered on Adam's adventures and travels around the world. A shame. His later success with Trapper John MD showed he could carry a series as a lead. It's too bad that it didn't happen sooner for him. Another what-if.
@@arlineabdalian8974
Pernell Roberts was also a fine singer, with a rich _basso cantante_ voice.
On stage, he was once cast as Rhett Butler in "Scarlett", a musical version of 'Gone With The Wind'.
I never got to see that, but was impressed by the rightness of the casting choice.
@@davegreene8588 Agreed. We got a glimpse of his fine singing from time to time in Bonanza, especially in the episode with Vaughn Monroe.
I always have a giggle when someone mentions Randolf Scott. I always think our a scene in Blazing Saddles when the townfolk are about to leave before the bades come to pillage it. The sheffif says, "...you'd do it for Randolf scott!". Yes, they all day in unison, "Randolf Scott", as the gents put their hats to their hearts. Really really funny.
Thanks, Sammy.
What a nice little woman.
She has an amazing recollection of the past.
She sure does! Thanks, Doran.
What an honor and treat to listen to so many beautiful memories. No wine finer that a great actor with so much experience.
I learn something with every episode. I can't believe you haven't busted 100K subs yet.
Thanks, Bill. I’m trying! What can I do to make it happen faster?
@@AWordonWesterns I'm sorry to have to say that I haven't the foggiest.
Clint Walker a gentle giant
🎶 RANDOLPH SCOTT 🎶
Still makes me laff .
I jumped onto another tab and played the Blazing Saddles scene that gave tribute to Randolph Scott.
Your last episode was my favorite until I saw this one
Ha! Thanks Fred. Wait til next week!
What An Angel !!!
💕 93. 👏🏻👏🏻
I remember her discussing with you her appearance on Shotgun Slade, which, of course, nobody in my generation remembers unless it's outlets like RUclips.
HOPPY RED CONNERS HOPPYS HORSE WAS NAMED TOPPER GREAT SHOW AMEN 🙏
That was Denver Pyle she bit!
Yeah. Funny, huh?
a sweet lady they don't make them like that anymore
Don Diamond played Crazy Cat on F Troop.
That's right, frank. I don't think Don ever stopped working.
He was also Sgt. Garcia's buddy, Corporal Reyes, on Zorro.
Cheyenne would be no brother to me. 🥰😍
Randy was the best.
I had the great honor I'm shaking hands with him when I was a kid he was at the corner goldblatt's in Chicago he had his horse there and I shook his hand I thought he was a tallest man course I don't know how tall I was at the time but I love his laugh and I said something to him and he started laughing Hopalong Cassidy what is a great the greatest cowboy all of his movies I never seen him make love to a woman and that's what I really like the about him when I was a kid I didn't like that mushy stuff
I had a teacher in grade school that was 6 feet tall... I thought he was SOOOOO TALL... until I got to 6'1 and realized it's not that much.
Very entertaining remembrances from Donna. Seems Barry Sullivan and Pernell Roberts lived up (or down to) their reputations as unlikeable standoffish grumps. Richard Boone's insistence on strict rehearsals is no surprise either. He was an acting teacher before he hit it big with Have Gun, so took his profession very seriously, who insisted that his students, many of whom were TV actors, some doing westerns almost exclusively in those days, and not stage trained, that they master the classics first. Starting with Shakespeare. Even though most of them were as likely to play Hamlet some day as Gabby Hayes was to appear opposite them as Ophelia.
Pernell Roberts I have heard could sometimes be so called “standoffish” but as I recall he did have the courage to stand for what he believed, even for civil rights at a time when many people in the profession said and did nothing. And he make up for Bonanza by starring in Trapper John MD.
💕🌹
Blazing Saddles salute,did you plan that?
What do you think, David?
YESSS
Get Mel before we lose him!
@@Tordogor
May we NEVER lose him!
He's a National Treasure!