Roy Rogers' & Dale Evans Rogers' Home & Gravesite in Apple Valley

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • Jeff and Sarah travel to the high desert region of Apple Valley, California, to see where western movie matinee idol Roy Rogers and wife Dale Evans Rogers lived up until their deaths.They'll also check out their gravesites at the unique nearby Sunset Memorial Park cemetery.
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Комментарии • 271

  • @kirkmacarthur8003
    @kirkmacarthur8003 2 года назад +4

    This narrator has a great voice. Roy and Dale were amazing people; very devout Christians as well.

  • @donnarogers7732
    @donnarogers7732 2 года назад +3

    Roy and Dale had a beautiful love story that few people can equal. They were amazing Ambassadors for Children EVERYWHERE. Call kitchen or old FASHIONED but our world , the time of tje1o50s( I was born in July of 1950) was a prosperous, peaceful, Happy time in America. We were a Clean Cut America that CARED for each other. We have list a great deal of 5hst time now. Thank you Jeff for REMEMBERING and ENLIGHTENING your fans who like Sarah do MOT KNOW these Great American Heris of many of us who grew up with them. They suffered tragedy and stood on Faith , and you never heard a complaining sentence from them. Only LOVE AND JOY.
    Many times in offering my condolences to my friends who pass , I sign " HAPPY TRAILS, REST IN PEACE"!🙏💚🐴

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for honoring them! By any chance are you related somehow to Roy?

    • @donnarogers7732
      @donnarogers7732 2 года назад

      No Jeff. I married a Rogers from SC where the surname is common spelled also with a "d" , Rodgers. " Rogers" was not Roys' birth name as you pointed out at his gravesite.But it fit him perfectly. Thanks for the interest tho.💙

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      @@donnarogers7732 I thought you might be related like as a great-grandchild. LOL

  • @LynnsLaunderette
    @LynnsLaunderette 2 года назад +4

    Great video. I was born and raised in Apple Valley and grew up knowing Roy as a normal person. He bowled with my mom at Victor Bowl and my teenage boyfriend (a now husband) kept score for him as well. I played at his ranch as a little girl, as my neighbor was one of his employees. I worked at KFC for a period of time and I will never forget the time I saw him come into the store to get chicken for him and Dale the week of thanksgiving. I knew who he was, but nobody else there did, sadly. I asked my coworkers if they knew and they didn’t have a clue. I was once in line at the local grocery store and behind me was Dale. She was fun to talk to. It was always fun to see him or Dale drive down Tomahawk in their little white cars. Good memories of Roy and Dale, and the High Desert of the 70’s and 80’s.

  • @kaiaseags1942
    @kaiaseags1942 3 года назад +5

    My grandfather was the architect of this home.

  • @aubiejazz
    @aubiejazz 3 года назад +14

    Very nice video about my favorite cowboy. Being 74 years old I can remember Roy from my childhood. My first guitar was a Roy Rogers guitar my parents purchased from Sears in 1957. My wife and I flew from Alabama to visit the museum in 2003. Roy and Dale were strong Christians and Roy would never take a drink of liquor in his movies. In one of my Roy Rogers DVDs he was asked by a friend who had just rode into town to go to the saloon and have a drink but Roy said that he did not drink but he would go with him so they could catch up. Another fact: Roy purchased a home for his mom and day before he purchased one for him and his first wife. Another fact: Dale's son from her first marriage, a minister, lead Roy to the Lord. Thanks Jeff! Great channel!

    • @thunderbird1921
      @thunderbird1921 2 года назад +2

      Get this: Roy and Dale also befriended Billy Graham before he really got nationally famous (they met and discussed Scripture with him when he was working in California in the late 40s IIRC). They later spoke at 1-2 of his Crusade events.

  • @MrRJDB1969
    @MrRJDB1969 3 года назад +4

    My mom was a huge Roy Rogers fan, I believe, in part, because my grandad was. When she was little, back in the early 1940's, Roy Rogers and The Sons Of The Pioneers were a big deal at the movie theaters, as well as, on records. She and my dad, both gone today, visited the original Roy Rogers museum, many years ago, and took a bunch of pictures, I have them someplace, stored in the photo album she originally put them in. I just recently picked up Disney's , "Melody Time" (1948), which Roy Rogers & The Sons Of The Pioneers were in singing, "Blue Shadows On The Trail", and enjoyed every minute of it. I hate that all our American heroes are passing away and that there appears to be an attempt, to erase them from public knowledge and our history. That's a topic I could rant all day about. Anyhow, great video. Keep 'em coming.

  • @WhoSlungPoo69
    @WhoSlungPoo69 2 года назад +8

    My family moved to the high desert in 1979. I remember as a kid my father took us to the Roy Rogers museum before it was torn down. Back then it seemed as if it was in the middle of no where. Now at the sight that the museum stood is commercial buildings. Sad that history is slowly being pushed out. Your channel always brings back memories of good times past, keep 'em coming!

  • @lindabattles9094
    @lindabattles9094 2 года назад +2

    I grew up in 1950s Los Angeles and watched the Roy Rogers TV show. My favorite toy of all time was my Roy Rogers Double R Bar rodeo ranch set. I took very good care of it and still have it and the original box. It is now the favorite toy of my little granddaughters when they come over. I now live in Northern CA and Dale Evans son, Tom Fox, was our choir director. On one occasion that I recall, Roy and Dale came to watch a choir performance at our church. My best friend was in the choir and had been down to their Apple Valley ranch. She brought home a signed autograph for me. Good memories. Thanks for this episode.

  • @blakemiller138
    @blakemiller138 4 года назад +17

    I wish we had heroes like Roy Rogers today. The good guys always win in his movies and there is a moral lesson as well. I enjoyed watching his old shows and movies. I went to the museum in the early 80's and was sad when they moved it and later sold off the collection. Thanks

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      I too went to the museum when I was a teenager and wish I had got to meet them! Roy was a great man for sure! I appreciate your feedback!

  • @tnitron9750
    @tnitron9750 4 года назад +9

    Great tribute to Roy and Dale
    I still watch them on TV early in the mornings! As a kid in the 60s Roy was my Hero!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      Roy was a great guy for sure! Hey, thanks for watching!

  • @conniephillips8217
    @conniephillips8217 3 года назад +2

    At the conclusion of my husband's funeral, he had the song Happy trails sung. It was definitely the most appropriate thing I've ever seen!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад

      So sorry to know of your loss but the "Happy Trails" story brought a smile to my heart! Thank you for sharing!

  • @shadrana1
    @shadrana1 2 года назад +2

    Roy Rogers was my favourite cowboy in 1947. Roy and Dale visited Edinburgh in the 1940s.Very good chapter as usual Jeff.

  • @rickrodriquez7776
    @rickrodriquez7776 2 года назад +3

    Jeff, great video. I grew up in Apple Valley and you could occasionally see both Roy or Dale around town. I wanted to point out a couple of related items in your video. While you were recording in the rocky section of the memorial park one of the family names in the background (12:30) was Cusack. Mr. Cusack started and ran the local cable company that your prized cancelled check was made out to. Also, you showed the marker for the Brewster family. The father Lenny was the umpire for the local baseball little league for many years. There is a community park named in his honor not too far from the memorial park. Thanks for the video.

  • @barbaragraham6886
    @barbaragraham6886 3 года назад +2

    Years ago my husband and I were driving from Death Valley to Los Angeles when I looked out the window and saw The Roy Rogers Museum. I was so excited and said, "Look! Oh my goodness! It's the Roy Rogers Museum." My husband just kept looking forward, said "Un huh...." and kept driving. A couple of years later I talked him into going back and we were both thrilled to see all (and I do mean ALL) of the displays. I think Roy and Dale saved everything. It was wonderful. Thanks for sharing this trip down memory lane.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад +1

      I got to tour it with my now departed grandmother in 1980. It was a special visit. It is now all gone. I have photos of his display boards and the car and Trigger and Bullet, taxidermy and all. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

    • @barbaragraham6886
      @barbaragraham6886 3 года назад

      @@jbenziggy It is so sad it is all gone. The Gene Autry Museum is beautiful -- first class all the way --- but I so loved the down home feeling of Roy and Dale's museum. Take care, and thanks for all of your great videos!

    • @alanatolstad4824
      @alanatolstad4824 3 года назад

      @@barbaragraham6886 I too was fortunate to see the Roy Rogers Museum. ---And, after moving back to California, I got to see the Gene Autry Museum as well.

  • @Rubster760
    @Rubster760 4 года назад +5

    Nice video 🤠👍. I’m from the High Desert. Had the pleasure of meeting both Roy and Dale in the 90s. They were regulars at IHOP in Victorville.

    • @goodnessgracious8819
      @goodnessgracious8819 3 года назад +2

      I still live in the area, I've been here since the early 90s.

    • @Rubster760
      @Rubster760 3 года назад

      @@goodnessgracious8819 same here 🤩👍.

  • @ellenmaroney8346
    @ellenmaroney8346 11 месяцев назад +1

    Totally Beautiful and Very Special Place!!!!!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  11 месяцев назад

      It really is! If I could be buried there I would but it's a bit far from family!

  • @cameronmccreary4758
    @cameronmccreary4758 Год назад +2

    Thank you Jeff for showing us the places Roy Rogers aka Leonard Slye lived and worked at. His last house sold for a little over 600,000; a similar house like that up here in Roseville would sell for close to 2 million dollars. I met Roy / Leonard at the museum after he had Trigger "stuffed" and mounted. He had a grand opening of the museum in the late 1960s. My family and I did drive past the Old Adobe house and didn't we didn't think too much of it; it was very old and somewhat run down looking.
    It is amazing how fast time creeps along; they're all gone now from this planet. Roy and Dale had a simple kind of faith and belief system in the Lord Jesus. Some people, nowadays would probably call them corny but they were true quality people that aren't seen very often anymore.
    I didn't see Sarah until later in the show so, thank you also for commenting on this show. I knew that his secretary signed autographs en mass for Roy. There were machines back then and now that can sign people's signatures. I just noticed the close up of the horse it has a dumb look on its face; maybe that's the reason why people didn't want it in the cemetery. At 12:08 the newspaper headline says, "Phantom attacks two more ranches." Those are true headlines nowadays what with cattle mutilations going on and being reported every now and then.

    • @jimchandler6744
      @jimchandler6744 2 месяца назад

      The "do-gooders" objected to the fact that Triggers genitalia were showing. That is why it was removed.

  • @billmarquet5835
    @billmarquet5835 4 года назад +5

    Oh Yeah!!..I grew up in the late 1940's & early 1950's and Roy Rogers was my hero..Going to the theater to see his movies and then watching on television..Today,almost 70 years later,I still get a special feeling whenever I come across something about Roy..We do have one common bond,we were both born in Ohio..I especially liked this video,Thanks,Jeff & Sara!!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed this nostalgic look back! We'd love to have you as a subscriber!

  • @batesblues
    @batesblues 3 года назад +3

    I grew up in Apple Valley and used to see them around town all the time.
    Even went trick or treating at their house. Either Roy or Dale would hand out candy.

  • @footballlvnlady
    @footballlvnlady 2 года назад +1

    This is a gorgeous cemetery! So unique.

  • @maryannanaya905
    @maryannanaya905 4 года назад +3

    I remember being very small and watching the old westerns on the weekend with my daddy and sister, mom making breakfast. Memories of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

  • @rubycollins3492
    @rubycollins3492 2 года назад +1

    Love this
    We need more Roy Rodgers
    Thank you

  • @okie-kan9240
    @okie-kan9240 Год назад +1

    Beautiful home, and cemetery, thanks for showing us!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад

      Our pleasure! Thanks so much!!!

  • @sharonlegg85
    @sharonlegg85 3 года назад +2

    Love these videos of bygone days ❤️💙

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад

      Glad you like them! Move to come!

  • @waynegross2113
    @waynegross2113 4 года назад +6

    One of the most beautiful cemeteries I've ever seen!!! Ive read 2 of Dale Evans books and they were wonderfully written.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Yes, Wayne, it was a gorgeous setting! Made me want to be buried there but it's a bit away from where I live! LOL

  • @SusanGK1
    @SusanGK1 4 года назад +20

    My husband and I really enjoyed this episode! I used to tease my Dad when he would wear his cowboy hat and call him Roy. He always got a kick out of that. My husband and I are big fans of History Hunters!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      California Gal Thank you so much for being such great fans. Feedback such as yours is really my only motive and doing the shows because they do take a lot of time. My great aunt just loved Roy Rogers and I think of her every time I see his picture. Thank you so much and I always appreciate your nice comments.

  • @marcieconant5559
    @marcieconant5559 2 года назад +4

    That has to be the most beautiful cemetery I have ever scene! I love the grave markings among the boulders. They were a very special couple who did so much for children. I remember seeing Roy singing " Happy Trails" on my TV set when I was about 5...Happy memories! Thank you for sharing such interesting and well researched videos.💕

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      Thanks! Yes, it is a beautiful cemetery!!

  • @rixx46
    @rixx46 4 года назад +10

    I remember meeting him at the Calgary Stampede in '62 when I was only 7. It was a real thrill.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      That's wonderful! Did you get his autograph?

    • @Glorfinniel
      @Glorfinniel 3 года назад

      I wish I had your good experience. I met Rogers about 2-3 years before he passed. As a kid I was a big fan, bought VHS tapes on just about every one of his movies, read his bio, and even owned a palomino horse that I trained to rear. One day, when I was about 18 years old my family drove 2 hours to the museum, spent 1/2 the day there, and alot of money on memorabilia at the gift shop.
      In the lobby, I saw Roy Rogers's son Dusty behind the counter looking down at the desk next to the clerk. I said "Hi, Dusty" with a big smile and he looked up at me stone faced and went back to looking down at the desk. No "Hello" back or even a smile.
      Just as we were leaving, who did we see in the parking lot, but Roy Rogers. Sadly, the star struck joy was quickly shattered. I was utterly heartbroken by how rude he was. When he saw us approaching he rolled his eyes and looked pissed off. When we politely asked for an autograph for a book we bought on his movie career, he said "I'm not allowed to give autographs, but since no else is around I'll do it." He was vey annoyed, but at least he did give us an autograph. When my sister raised her camera and asked if she could take his picture, he snapped, "NO!!! Put that away!!"
      He begrudgingly gave us an autograph, had no interest in talking with us, was visibly annoyed, and just handed the book back and said "you're welcome," and turned away. When he saw another group walking towards him, he got in his vehicle as quickly as an elderly man could and sped off.
      My family and I were just shocked and disappointed, because that was not the trait that has been projected about Roy Rogers.
      You would think he would be honored to have a younger generation interested in him. If we were at a grocery store or restaurant parking lot and he was with his family, maybe I can understand the aloofness. However, to be cold to your fans at YOUR own museum....sorry I can't understand it.
      If he didn't want to be bothered, why go to the museum where your fans are at? What did he expect? If he was in a hurry, he could still have been nice about it.
      Anyway, I never felt the same about him since. The only reason I clicked on this video was to see if the video talked about Roy Rogers ranch in Chatsworth, CA...my home town.
      Sorry for the long winded post. I had to vent.

    • @marka1422
      @marka1422 3 года назад

      @@Glorfinniel --That is such a shame to have experienced that. We forget sometimes that celebrities are people, too, and they suffer the same emotions, ups and downs like the rest of us. Not knowing how he interacted with other unplanned meetings of fans, maybe he was having a bad day with his health or something. I'm sorry to hear that he and his son treated you so callously considering all the joy and fun he and Dale gave us growing up. 😞

  • @louiswiley6121
    @louiswiley6121 2 года назад +1

    My favorite cowboy when I was a kid.

  • @hepgeoff
    @hepgeoff 3 года назад +5

    I remember my parents taking us to the Roy Rogers Museum when I was a kid. Thanks for this episode!

  • @stevendwyer6182
    @stevendwyer6182 4 года назад +13

    Thanks Jeff for doing one of my Favourite western actors.it's such a great Vlog.Loved all of Roy Rogers movies and it's great to see his house.The RR on the gate will always be Roy Rogers no matter what the new owners calls it now.it's a beautiful house and it's nice to see it as a horse shoe.The sunset hills memorial park cemetery is so beautiful and the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Church.it's just magical place.Thanks again Jeff for doing such a wonderful video.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +2

      Thanks, Steven! I very much appreciate you watching (sounds like you paid attention to all of it). LOL. And thanks for your complimentary comments!

  • @EvilScooterKitty-zq5wv
    @EvilScooterKitty-zq5wv 4 года назад +4

    great video of two lovely people's lives.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Thank you! I appreciate you watching and your feedback! If you haven't subscribed, will you? We'd love to have you join our channel!
      =

  • @bcupidCA
    @bcupidCA 4 года назад +6

    Thank you for showing the house and cemetery of Roy Rogers and Dale Evens. So glad I was able to visit their museum before they moved it. Great memories

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Brenda Johnson thank you! It was a special age for sure!!!

    • @donnarogers7732
      @donnarogers7732 2 года назад

      LOL ! THE closest I can come to that honor is 5th grade school pictures, the photographer called Dale Evans. Said I resembled her? Mabe, or Mabe he was just getting me to crack a smile! She was a very lovely Lady thru and thru.
      You have a great channel , very informative with facts mostly unknown to your audience at large. I'm an old movie nut. My partner grew up in San Diego so much of what you show in your travels he's seen. I haven't so vicariously I can take a trip with you around the West Coast , etc. Keep Safe Friends. 💙

  • @halhunter1974
    @halhunter1974 4 года назад +3

    Every young boy's hero in the 50's. Jeff and Sarah thank you so much for this video.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'll be doing one on the Alabama Hills and all the westerns shot there so be sure to watch for it. Have you subscribed to my channel? - Jeff

    • @halhunter1974
      @halhunter1974 4 года назад

      @@jbenziggy Yes sir Jeff. Seen all your videos .

    • @halhunter1974
      @halhunter1974 4 года назад +1

      @@jbenziggy also subscribe to the Courier

  • @vincestar5537
    @vincestar5537 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos Jeff and Sarah yesterday I spent all day listening to them yes I have to listen to them I cannot watch them because I am a truck driver and I have to truck but in Oro grande that's where his ranch is he had a house there too it's by Helendale another trippy place but good people I go buy it twice a week it's pretty neat to if you're ever in the area it's off route 66 my friends live down the road from there they went to visit they thought I was really cool anyways something to look into I like Roy Rogers I watch utube videos if his show when I can but my favorite videos are the ones that you make thank you for taking us all over California I appreciate it.....

  • @kjbuchanan63
    @kjbuchanan63 3 года назад +1

    I grew up watching those old cowboy movies. I did get to visit the museum back when Trigger was still housed there.

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 4 года назад +2

    Wow ! Boy does this bring back memories! I grew up watching Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Been by his Museum in Victorville many times back in the day. But I had the pleasure of seeing Roy perform in KC back in the early 70s. Thanks. 🇺🇸

  • @arnoldprewitt7914
    @arnoldprewitt7914 4 года назад +4

    Coyotes for sure. Grew up watching Roy and Dale awesome enjoyed this.

  • @photofire100
    @photofire100 3 года назад +1

    I was assigned to the fire station in Chatsworth in 1980. During my 24 yr tenure there, our crew had the pleasure of walking through Roy and Dales Chatsworth home at 22801 Trigger St. There was still a refrigerated meat locker near the garage where Roy and his friends would hang their wild game kills. The home was sold to Val Kilmer's father who later passed away. My wife and I were fortunate to see Roy and Dale at the dedication of the Chatsworth Train Depot in 1986. First Dale spoke, then Roy. He talked for about 4 minutes when he started rambling and Dale saved him by taking back the mic. We have pics here somewhere. Chatsworth Park was originally their property as well and was Roy's skeet range. The park was so contaminated with lead that the City of LA closed it down for a period of time. Thanks for the great episode and research Jeff. I love watching your Channel.

  • @mov1ngforward
    @mov1ngforward 4 года назад +6

    Thank you for doing this segment!! I lived on Tigertail Road from 2002-2009.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Awesome! Too bad you didn't live there when they were there! Thanks for the comment!

    • @mov1ngforward
      @mov1ngforward 4 года назад

      The checker in the Ralph's grocery store there on Hwy 18 told us Dale Evans cut in line once saying, "I'm Dale Evans." 😫 I trust it was in the later years. They were generous and kind and a great boost to Apple Valley. I couldn't take the heat and our house was a money pit.

    • @goodnessgracious8819
      @goodnessgracious8819 3 года назад

      I still live here in Apple Valley. I live near the old Hotel on highway 18. This place has changed alot from what it used to be.

  • @lidymaehoward6726
    @lidymaehoward6726 4 года назад +2

    I loved this, I remember Gabby Hayes who played in many of Roy’s movies.

  • @irishgip71
    @irishgip71 Год назад +1

    Wow!!!! Loved it!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @larryrobinson6914
    @larryrobinson6914 2 года назад +1

    Met Roy on the street in la. He had stopped signing autographs but we sat down on a bus stop bench and talked for almost a half hour. He was humble and very gracious

  • @josephharnett5075
    @josephharnett5075 Год назад

    My favorite Cowboy 🤠 Been to that Museum really cool for Rodgers fan Thanks 😊

  • @MCW1955
    @MCW1955 3 года назад

    Just watched this again. One of your best and one of my favorites.

  • @Porsche996driver
    @Porsche996driver 3 года назад +4

    That was great. Looks like a great memorial park, they always tell a story of the community. I used to drink Roy Rogers as a kid (coke with maraschino cherry) lol.

  • @fountainbiker
    @fountainbiker 2 года назад

    1,000th LIKE! Roy was my favorite western actor and watched him all the time.

  • @jbmbryant
    @jbmbryant 2 года назад +2

    Thank you, Jeff for this great video!
    I used to live in Apple Valley, and the atmosphere of the entire Victor Valley changed after Roy died. It just became an overcrowded, gang ridden place in the desert.
    This video was so beautifully done that I almost miss living there.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад +1

      Seems like a lot of places in California have become gang infested. Parents just aren’t doing a good job raising kids so the streets do it for them and the results are tragic! Glad you liked our video though!

  • @doloresvargas6450
    @doloresvargas6450 4 года назад +2

    They truly lived an amazing and inspirational lives.The Sunset Chapel is really lovely.Tony has spoken.

  • @jackieoman6695
    @jackieoman6695 4 года назад +3

    Amazing ! Thank you !! 😂🇺🇸 Your hard work is appreciated !!🇺🇸

  • @liora1954
    @liora1954 Год назад

    Thank you ! Loved the tour. Roy and Dale were my favorites when I was a Kid in the early 50’s
    I still watch them today 😉

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад +1

      They were one of a kind! I have always considered this video one of my favorites!

    • @liora1954
      @liora1954 Год назад

      @@jbenziggy I will start watching your tours from now on !! So glad I came across you

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад

      @@liora1954 we are happy that you found us, too! We have quite a few videos listed under the video tab, but I’m sure you’ve already checked out some of them.

  • @janethirakawa6936
    @janethirakawa6936 Год назад

    ❤idolized both Stars!

  • @jasonsmith7338
    @jasonsmith7338 3 года назад +3

    How could anyone possibly give this a thumbs down? Another very respectful and thorough video, thank you!

  • @joshhiggins4723
    @joshhiggins4723 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad you mentioned this video in your new video on Roys signatures. Searched back to find it and really enjoy this one.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @purplehaze5977
    @purplehaze5977 2 года назад +1

    That was interesting thank you

  • @ewhibs
    @ewhibs 2 года назад +1

    What a cool cemetery. As always, thanks Jeff! It's nice to be able to see these interesting places w/o traveling since I live on the East coast.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it, Edward! It really is a very beautiful cemetery grounds!

  • @vickielewallen3799
    @vickielewallen3799 2 года назад

    These bring back such memories for me, lived in So Cal, Glendora, Covina, etc, then moved to Hesperia, etc. Now i've moved to Little Rock and then NW Arkansas, and So Cal has changed. I only miss it as it was back in the day, 60s and 70s. Thx for the videos!

  • @georgesawtooth
    @georgesawtooth 4 года назад +1

    Yet another cool video by your channel. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      Thanks George! It is one of my favorites!

  • @larryrobinson6914
    @larryrobinson6914 2 года назад +1

    I can't believe people stopped being interested in Roy and Dale. A shame. Good decent people!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      They were assault of the earth people!

  • @Mr5150Sarge
    @Mr5150Sarge 4 года назад +4

    So glad I found your channel a while back. Not only do I appreciate your passion and research I love the fact you two are from my neck of the woods in Stan County.

  • @lindalucas3757
    @lindalucas3757 4 года назад +3

    Awesome

  • @royosborne6188
    @royosborne6188 3 года назад +1

    Great memories of Roy and Dale, also Gene Autry. I liked the clip about Cincinnati, where Roy was born. I live about 25 miles from the Old River Front Stadium and have seen second base many times. Very thorough and incorporated much of the Old West..... Roy and Dale entertained millions in their lifetime. Very well done Jeff.....thank you....

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад

      Thanks! Wh couldn't love Roy Rogers?

    • @royosborne6188
      @royosborne6188 3 года назад

      @@jbenziggy Exactly...

  • @WhoDaresWins-B20
    @WhoDaresWins-B20 2 года назад

    WOWOWOW!!!!! As a young boy, my heroes were Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and Pat Brady and his Jeep Nellie Belle.; and Gabby Hayes. My brother's favourite was Gene Autrey. So many memories.

  • @ricklord7144
    @ricklord7144 3 года назад +1

    I grew up in Chatsworth California. In high school (Chatsworth High) I dated a girl, Tina Stavish. She lived in Roy and Dale's house in the Chatsworth hills. I've been to the house many times. Val Kilmer also attended Chatsworth High, of which also lived in Roy Rogers and Dale Evens house! What a trip!!!

  • @DisneyGator
    @DisneyGator 4 года назад +1

    I spent my childhood and teenage years watching the Roy Rogers B westerns with dad. I will always love the Singing Cowboy.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      I can see your dad watching the old Roy Rogers serials! They are wonderfully nostalgic today! Thanks for watching Chris!

  • @paulagibson2672
    @paulagibson2672 2 года назад

    Thank you both!!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Paula!

  • @rustyruss2962
    @rustyruss2962 2 года назад

    Jeff Thank You Good video on Great Cowboy 🤠

  • @williameltringham7559
    @williameltringham7559 4 года назад +2

    I lived just a few miles from Roy and Dale saw him a few times he always stopped and talked to everyone. I also have a good friend I grew up with who's in the same cemetery.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      I wish I could have met him! He seemed like the real deal!

  • @dianeadams353
    @dianeadams353 3 года назад +2

    This is just such a great video, Jeff. So much formation about the great Roy Rogers, I loved it. You are so greatly appreciated for the time and effort you put into these mini movies!😀💜

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад +1

      Thanks very much Diane! I liked how this one turned out too! I appreciate you letting us know!

  • @Kare1949
    @Kare1949 3 года назад +2

    When I was a little girl I wanted to grow up to be Dale Evans. I watched all their tv shows and they were my idols

  • @beulahcarter8045
    @beulahcarter8045 3 года назад

    I loved Roy Rogers show. Beautiful home

  • @new2gold
    @new2gold 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing!! I met him &Dale at their museum in Victorville when I was a kid. Super nice folks..

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      What a memory! I wish I met him!

  • @joshuawhitfield501
    @joshuawhitfield501 4 года назад +2

    Great episode.... keep em rolling!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! Yee haw ... off we go to more adventures and episodes! Thanks for watching!

  • @MGreen-vz6yb
    @MGreen-vz6yb 2 года назад

    He was a wonderful man.

  • @justinvernal
    @justinvernal 2 года назад

    Jeff your a legend 👍🇺🇸

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      Ha ha ha. Not really but I’m happy you think so.

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover Год назад

    love Dales books

  • @texasgirl3052
    @texasgirl3052 Год назад

    Love this! Thank you

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад

      You're so welcome! Thank you!

  • @joshuatree1886
    @joshuatree1886 2 года назад

    I miss the desert. Have been by that house many times. My parents lived nearby.

  • @richardyoung4616
    @richardyoung4616 4 года назад +2

    Good job as always Jeff.

  • @SCSlimBoiseID
    @SCSlimBoiseID 4 года назад +1

    Spent some of my growing-up years not too far from Victorville and went there several times, but never got to look at the museum. Mom and Dale Evans were friendly acquaintances in their latter years. I remember watching re-runs of the Roy Rogers Show as a kid, Saturday afternoons on TV. My wife and I have a fair number of Roy and Dale's movies on DVD.

  • @ragdollyoxox7672
    @ragdollyoxox7672 Год назад

    Thank you for this video 🌵 Loved it! 🐴🦂🌵

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you!

  • @scott-gy6fe
    @scott-gy6fe 3 года назад

    well done...

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover Год назад

    cool looking place Love the underwater one I saw on one of jordans vlogs

  • @kolobcoyote
    @kolobcoyote 2 года назад +1

    Jeff, you have excellent video coverage of towns and people. I love your coverage while walking, it gives more detail to the subjects you cover. Thank you for using a good steadyCam camera. Love those shots of your family, it's added interest. Thank you for what your doing. I'll be anxious to catch your next production.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  2 года назад

      I really appreciate your kind words, good sir! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

  • @disco0752
    @disco0752 Год назад

    Roy was definitely "King of the cowboys" for me from 6 - 9 years of age. Roy had convinced me "Trigger the horse" was smarter than most humans. Then I found out he had the horse stuffed. So much for that. Great video, thanks!

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  Год назад

      Thanks! Yes, Roy was one of a kind!

  • @samalvarado3957
    @samalvarado3957 3 года назад +2

    I used to work for the City of Victorville Public Works Dept. One day in the early 90's I was stopping traffic on Armagosa Rd while the asphalt crew was working on the road. A van came barrelling down towards me and didn't stop, I threw the stop and slow sign into the desert and ran for my life, the van finally stopped. I ran up to it mad as hell yelling and cussing at the driver, when the driver rolled down his window I got the shock of my life, it was Roy and Dale. All he said was "oh your fixing the road, well it's about time". That's how I met childhood hero. He was a nice guy, just a bad driver.....lol

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад

      That is an amazing story! Sounds like Roy was trying to cover his butt with his bad driving by acting like, "oh, you're doing road work." Duh! LOL! I would have thought he would have apologized! LOL. Reminds me of the story of Harry Truman getting pulled over for speeding and Bess said "I told him so!" in front of the officer!

  • @dbduke88
    @dbduke88 4 года назад +2

    Another great video! Roy & Dale were international superstars, and along with Hopalong Cassidy and the Cisco Kid, my favorite western characters in my (now long ago) youth. I have young friends in the Apple Valley/Victorville area, and have visited the locations you cover. Also a lot of fun educating my young charges about Roy, Dale, Trigger, Buttermilk, Bullet, etc. Their gravesites are relatively modest, considering how famous they were. I last visited on a Memorial Day and was the only one at their graves. The chapel named in their honor is nice.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      dbduke88 thank you so much! It was a fun visit for me, I don’t know about Sarah. LOL!

  • @Dive-Bar-Casanova
    @Dive-Bar-Casanova 4 года назад +3

    Roy and Dales former home is in Chatsworth Ca and the streets are named after the characters on their TV show.

  • @timbrantley6425
    @timbrantley6425 3 года назад

    Great work Jeff

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  3 года назад

      Thank you very much! This is one of my favorites of ours!

  • @409rommel
    @409rommel 4 года назад +2

    The Far Frontier. My fave RR movie of all time. Andy Devine and Clayton Moore were both in it as well. My dad knew both Roy and Andy.... Great video, Jeff.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Thanks, buddy! My dad lived in Kingman, Arizona for a while and Andy Devine is a big deal down there because he came from Kingman! Clayton Moore's last wife was raised in Turlock, which is where I work. Small world!

    • @409rommel
      @409rommel 4 года назад

      History Hunters Hahah.. yea. Even smaller. My grandpa lived in Kingman from the 70s til about the late 80s. He owned a garage in Van Nuys CA in the 30s n 40s. Andy Devine would get his cars looked at, at the garage...

  • @greggwatkinsjr.8298
    @greggwatkinsjr.8298 4 года назад

    Happy Trail to you History Hunters. I've always like that song by Roy Rogers. 🙂

  • @pdxer8895
    @pdxer8895 4 года назад

    Roy and Gene, Radio and Movie legends. Let'snot forget Dale.

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Of course. And I did mention Dale several times! Thanks for watching!

  • @chriscarlson6549
    @chriscarlson6549 4 года назад +1

    My grandmother told story’s of Roy and Dale coming into my grandparents store in Tudor in NorCal when they use to come up for duck hunting in Yuba and Sutter county’s. Wish I could find the pictures that was taken when ever they was this way. Love your channel. Keep up the great work

  • @glblb3030
    @glblb3030 3 года назад

    interesting video,,

  • @olderolderman4603
    @olderolderman4603 2 года назад

    Great times with Roy at the iron bore bar

  • @marklawson8346
    @marklawson8346 4 года назад +2

    Great video Jeff and Sarah what a great place to end up , my wife Sarah would be in the car as well she hates the heat luckily for her we don’t get so much heat in England 👍🏻

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Ha ha! Thanks for your nice comments! So you live in England?

    • @marklawson8346
      @marklawson8346 4 года назад +1

      History Hunters yes right in the middle near Warwick castle I met one of your countryman when I was young John Wayne in England visiting a country house , big man big personality and he came over and spoke to my father and me . I became a big fan of the man after that meeting any way keep the videos coming 👍🏻

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад +1

      @@marklawson8346 Thank you! Wow, I am honored to know that somebody a half a world away is watching my shows! I appreciate it. So you met the man, John Wayne the actor?

  • @otnesoriginals7946
    @otnesoriginals7946 Год назад

    Wonderful video!

  • @MsNevadakid
    @MsNevadakid 4 года назад +2

    thanks pard. for the great memories down that wonderful trail in life ! ...happy trails always....

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      MsNevadakid thank you! Glad you liked! God bless you!

  • @davidgray6445
    @davidgray6445 4 года назад

    Love your videos so much

    • @jbenziggy
      @jbenziggy  4 года назад

      Thanks very much David!

  • @dalemeyering2811
    @dalemeyering2811 Год назад

    I bowled with Roy Rogers in the early 80's and my wife met Dale Evan in 85'