Does anyone know what the song is called that Randy is singing in the bunkhouse while Betsy looks out her bedroom window? Identified as Danielle, not Diane, Roter in the cast of the 1968 television series, "Hondo," was not pleased to learn that the script called for her to do a nude screen. Surely they werent going to actually get married and live happily ever after. Did The Virginian ever get married on the show? Darrel Melton. [2] Most notably, Shore was featured in the first four seasons of The Virginian as Betsy Garth, the daughter of Shiloh Ranch owner Judge Garth, played by Lee J. I moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City and never wanted to come back, the devout Mormon explained in a 2016 interview. Raised in San Gabriel, California, Roberta began her career at age ten, singing country western songs at supermarket openings with, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net, Was the first to record the song "Let There Be Peace on Earth. I have been watching The Virginian waiting to see this episode for over a year and I have never seen it. After signing with NBC in 1965 Diane Roter refused to have a double do her horseback riding scenes. I started out as a singer, and I did a lot of singing back then. A very classy lady and to learn that was who she really was is good to know. We just didnt have a choice. Shore is also one of the people you can blame if the song "It's a Small World" gets stuck in your head. So I was never a Mouseketeer but I did a lot of work with them.". When Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore) married former minister David Henderson (Glenn Corbett), declared "I don't need Shiloh anymore" and left for her new home in Pennsylvania as a preacher's wife a vital character in The Virginian departed. He now seems to be living happily with his wife, Lana. I can understand why Betsy quit the show and settled down. I couldnt figure out if the song was suppose to be funny or serious. Just saw this last night..it was a surprisingly good episodeI thought it would be a little slow.but it was interesting, still timely, and a little sad. Of course, the role of Regan MacNeil (the possessed girl) was She never made any guest appearances after this episode. She is my favorite . She took horseback riding lessons at the age of seventeen. (divorced, 2 children), The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952), The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey (2003), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. I recall hearing Trampas say Jim under his breath but I cant recall the episode. Pete Duel : A Biography (2007, 2009 Large Print edition; Kindle edition) Did James Drury The actor wear a toupee? But he wasnt calling for the Virginian, he was calling for Jim the handy man. [2], Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio, "Betsy's Exit in Season 4 of 'The Virginian' Was Art Imitating Life", "Chris Hicks: Say goodbye to Hollywood: Roberta Shore gave up fame for family", "Guest Champagne Ladies on the Lawrence Welk Show", Interview with Roberta Shore at Classic Film & TV Cafe, https://m.facebook.com/robertashorefanclub/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roberta_Shore&oldid=1148567985, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 00:00. I enjoyed all the comments, IT was a Great series. Roberta Shore's age is 80. 2023 FAQS Clear - All Rights Reserved The series had a large viewership for many reasons: its top-notch production, brilliant storyline, and excellent casting. While some of the cast are now no longer with us, many other cast members are alive and well, and are now doing things like writing, acting, directing, or just living peacefully. Westerns rule! Like everyone else I miss the Virginian, hope you will be able to air the show again. Love the Virginian great series , Why have they taken the Show off INSPalthough Im glad I can still catch it on starz but miss the time slots it was on with INSP and was glad starz started with season 1. Im not sure if anyone answered this (saw the question asked a few times). Im watching an episode right now! I've always suspected that he did - many of the old Hollywood stars did, Bing Crosby, John Wayne, Ray Milland, Lee J. Cobb and even James Stewart!No. Only saw it once but loved it, Hope you got to see this episode last night (May 11,2017) on INSP at the 10p(eastern) time slot. I watched this episode for the first time this past Saturday (July 20, 2013), Just started watching The Virginian last Sept. so I did not know this was Roberta Shores last episode. What happened to the young man who could make a six gun jump like a fist full of diamonds? Except for the crazy emphasis on the quick draw, this episode and Hannah were the only two I found that were true to the character of Trampas from the other seasons. Jennifer Jones : Life and Films (2011) He was 59. Author: famuse.co. [on recognizing herself on the soundtrack for "It's a Small World"] "I was the yodeler!" I loved cowboys, esp James Drury & horses. I feel the same way George, I record them on stars and watch them all , ever so often. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. See www.getnick.org. she recalled. In the 1965 episode "The Awakening," Judge Garth's only daughter weds former minister David Henderson and moves to Pennsylvania to start a new life with her husband. The 1929 western andCoopers first talkie filmwas based on the 1902 novel by Owen Wister. What a shock!! Roberta Shore decided to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her acting career. Roberta also performed the theme song for that movie. I kept waiting for something to happen to mess up the wedding. Ninety years ago, Paramount released "The Virginian" starring Gary Cooper. My DVR is full of shows that I want to watch, but as long as I have The Virginian recorded, thats all I can watch. I have just recently started watching the INSP channel, which has become my favorite channel, and the Virginian is my new favorite show. She acted with Mouseketeer Annette Funicello in the late 1950s series Walt Disney Presents: Annette. No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. It was disappointing enough even though I knew ahead of time. Who Can Benefit From Diaphragmatic Breathing? Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. In the second episode of season 9, James Farentino was teaching Trampas how to draw and shoot. We had John Dehner for a short time then Charles came along and he did just a wonderful job, recalled Drury. The entire season 9 was a sad disappointment, I appreciate you and Bobbie responding to me. When Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore) married former minister David Henderson (Glenn Corbett), declared I dont need Shiloh anymore and left for her new home in Pennsylvania as a preachers wife a vital character in The Virginian departed. And then there was Doug McClure, playing fellow ranch hand Trampas. Eventually, she decided to leave the show, and her character got married and moved away from Wyoming. ! Wished theyd brought her back for a visit sometime!!! [1], Shore co-starred in several Walt Disney productions featuring the Mouseketeers, thus came to be associated with them. California. Lee J. Cobb was born on December 9, 1911. Lucky girl. It was first broadcast on NBC September 19, 1962where it waspromoted asthe first 90 minute TV Western (length before adverts approx. Betsy sang Hang Poor Billy in Season 2 Episode 7 Brother Thaddeus. Hi Bobbie, just watched that episode a couple nights ago, and I wondered the same thing while I was watching. Shore left the show I realized how much I missed her. Change). Hey Paul, maybe you can clear up some confusion for me. Roberta Shores fine acting played a major part of course. Zowee! Roberta Shore flanked by fellow cast members Gary Clarke, left, and Doug McClure in The Virginian.. On Saturday, February 27th, Drury, Clarke, Shore, and Boone will come together for a special three hour event that will include a meet and greet reception, a Q&A session, clips from the series . Complicated. It was still good afterwards ..just not the samebut still good. The final (ninth) season saw major overhauls including a new name and theme, and Stewart Granger was brought in. In the years 2011-2013 Diane has participated in each of the reunions for the surviving cast members of The Virginian. No unauthorized advertising is allowed on my weblog. He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. BUT NO !!! A History of Televisions The Virginian 1962-1971 (2006, 2009 Softcover edition) Her first professional job was with Tex Williams. From left to right are : Don Quine, Gary Clarke, Roberta Shore, Randy Boone, James Drury and BarBara Luna (Doug McClures 2nd wife). Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I remember Trampas calling the Virginian Jim and I also remember Judge Garth calling him Jim but I dont recall the episodes! Roberta Shore played Judge Garth's daughter Betsy in the first four seasons of The Virginian. The old westerns were morality plays that showed the triumph of good over evil and I think that's important for young people to see on screen these days because it will inspire them to live their lives that way.. Thank you, Shore also put in TV guest appearances on "The Jack Benny Program," "The Bob Hope Show," "Playhouse 90," "Maverick," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," and was in multiple episodes of "The Donna Reed Show," "Father Knows Best," "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "The Bob Cummings Show," among others. ", When Disney shows were being filmed, the mothers would sit together to watch the day's shooting. We just watch the one where the Virginia comes to Shiloh!!! Roberta Shore would be replaced with a short one season run by Diane Roter. played by Linda Blair. Love every episode/, My husband and I watch the Virginia every day 2 showings. Thank you for airing it. Another explanation for Sara Lane's departure might be because she was dissatisfied with her persona, particularly after they altered how Clem paid attention to Betsy Garth (Roberta Shore). But then I did a lot of Disney films and voices on cartoons, I did recordings, I toured but I was never under contract. "I read the book in high. "After I moved here, they called me out of the blue from BYU Studios and asked me to do it. 2012 The Inspirational Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 77 Sunset Strip, The Fugitive and The Rockford Files, "The Awakening" (4:05) - Roberta Shore Leaves 'The Virginian', The Virginian Reunion Photos - Memphis (June 2-4, 2011), 50 Years of The Virginian - Memphis 2012 : Part Two. I clearly recall my mother crying back in the 1960s when we first watched this episode. That gave them the last 15 minutes or so of the ep to concentrate on the wedding, which was much more interesting. Content copyright Paul Green 2013 unless otherwise stated. Post date: 27 yesterday. There was no reason to believe she wouldnt have a bright future in Hollywood as an adult. - Famuse. Raised in San Gabriel, California, Roberta began her career at age ten, singing country western songs at supermarket openings with Tex Williams, who invited her to join his weekly TV show from Knotts Berry Farm. True Leta. Just saw this episode last night, Sept 16th 2017 on ch. I dont think that ever happened. The entry for The Virginian said that he was referred to as Jim in some early episodes. What time does normal church end on Sunday? Betsys leaving was a major event for the show. She replaced Roberta Shore who left the series to be married. I have been watching reruns and sometime within the past month I heard Tramps call the Virginian by name. The way they handled Betsys departure was poignant. Thanks Sheri, I am going to ultimately find that episode and watched it. The Awakening (4:05) directed by Leon Benson, written by Robert Crean and broadcast October 17, 1965,was a turning point for The Virginian and marked the end of the classic early period of the show (1962-1965). "We were all underage, so we had to have a parent there," Shore said with a chuckle. She was queen of her senior prom in high school. James appeared in many shows, including Ironside, Firehouse, and most famously, Walker, Texas Ranger. I too, loved this episode, but was so shocked to find out this was Roberta Shores last episode!!!
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