Fess Parker died today at the age of 85, He was born in Ft. Worth, Tx. on August 16, 1924, and he graduated from the University of Texas.
His running buddy on "Davy Crockett," Buddy Ebsen, died on July 6, 2003. Buddy went by George Russell. Buddy was to play the tin man in the "Wizard of Oz", but he had bad reactions to the make-up. He was replaced by Jack Haley.
Fess Parker's bit in the movie "Them" will also never be forgotten. Two great actors gone.
anyone know what year this was done ?? and is Fess still with us ? He was such a great actor, I heard he got sterotyped and Hollywood ignored him. So sad Such a talent !!!
OMG!!! What a great bit of footage that is!! Was fun to watch Buddy do a bit of hoofin' again. Don't know if y'all know he did quite bit of dancin in the 20's on Braodway.
Why can't they bring shows like this back on TV?? They wonder why kids are out of control these days....look at what their watching! Innocence is gone.....sad really....
What year is this?
crossy70 11 months ago
Parker should've worn a beard to play Boone; too much face by then.
Ebsen's brilliant jigs on the Beverly Hillbillies were the best part of the show and always left you aching for more.
Onlymusical 1 year ago
Childhood TV memories.
deltadude61 1 year ago 2
obviously Ebsen has since died. He would be over 100 if alive
NukeIt2Bdone 1 year ago
@NukeIt2Bdone He died in 2003 at 95
1223steffen 1 year ago
RIP Fess.
craigisbond007 1 year ago
This when actors and actresses were great americans. No cursing and God fearing.
GodFamilyCountryCorp 1 year ago 10
So sad to have another great actor gone. Thanks for posting this clip for all to enjoy. What wonderful entertainment they gave us.
Wlsnd 1 year ago 11
A Great actor and fine person!
skudaarkaat1 1 year ago 6
R.I.P
catsmithyu 1 year ago
RIP Fess....
lonewarriorfit 1 year ago
Just got the news that Fess Parker passed away today at age 85. He gave us so many years of family-friendly entertainment and enjoyment.
libraryjim59 1 year ago
Fess Parker died today at the age of 85, He was born in Ft. Worth, Tx. on August 16, 1924, and he graduated from the University of Texas.
His running buddy on "Davy Crockett," Buddy Ebsen, died on July 6, 2003. Buddy went by George Russell. Buddy was to play the tin man in the "Wizard of Oz", but he had bad reactions to the make-up. He was replaced by Jack Haley.
Fess Parker's bit in the movie "Them" will also never be forgotten. Two great actors gone.
Rrwmissouri 1 year ago
the characters potrayed by these men in these films were my heros growing up....and they should be for every amercian boy
h5678g 2 years ago 5
Fantastic memories and a bunch of fun! Miss thise days and guys like this!
ardnosd 2 years ago 2
anyone know what year this was done ?? and is Fess still with us ? He was such a great actor, I heard he got sterotyped and Hollywood ignored him. So sad Such a talent !!!
randymemphis 2 years ago 2
says it was filmed in 1978 and as of today... Mr. Parker is gone. RIP
alienhuman 1 year ago
OMG!!! What a great bit of footage that is!! Was fun to watch Buddy do a bit of hoofin' again. Don't know if y'all know he did quite bit of dancin in the 20's on Braodway.
sharbill77 2 years ago 2
That was fantastic! What wonderful memories!
Wlsnd 2 years ago 2
You two are awesome! Thanks for the wholesome memories!
adamsdg1 2 years ago 2
Why can't they bring shows like this back on TV?? They wonder why kids are out of control these days....look at what their watching! Innocence is gone.....sad really....
not2seri0us 2 years ago
not2seri0us for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so fortunate to grow up in the '50s & '60s.
halbie71 2 years ago 3
Exactly! Thanks! :-)
mhilbrink 2 years ago 2
this is so awesome, rare stuff like this is what youtube is really for !
thanks for posting
jeffchandler1962 3 years ago 5
give em what fur davey
phil3353 3 years ago 2
Kilt him a bar. LOL!
ericinwisconsin 3 years ago 2