In an interview for TV legends, Hugh O'Brian said that James Drury was relatively
inexperienced with staging fight scenes, that he had to learn to react to a punch because, otherwise, the fight appears phoney. Fortunately, this scene comes off well. I wonder how much rehearsal it took and how many takes were required to get to the final product.
@VictoriaGreenly This fight scene is from the premiere episode (season 1) of The Virginian in 1962. In the Archive Interview (part 5), Hugh O'Brian states that James Drury probably had little, if any, experience in the art of fighting. He acknowledges that Drury became very proficent at it later in his career. O'Brian describes this as the toughest fight of his career, but points out that it came off very well and was even written about in articles.
An actual year was never set. The producers and writers worked within the mid 1880 to 1890 range. Sometimes the story lines strayed outside these boundaries but rarely.
Victoria, I think they did that frequently (in the first season anyway). The episode where Trampas was accused of Bank Robbery showed it being 1898 (with the robbery having occurred in 1897).
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In an interview for TV legends, Hugh O'Brian said that James Drury was relatively
inexperienced with staging fight scenes, that he had to learn to react to a punch because, otherwise, the fight appears phoney. Fortunately, this scene comes off well. I wonder how much rehearsal it took and how many takes were required to get to the final product.
sonofderno 3 months ago
@sonofderno Mr. O'Brian was incorrect in his assessment of Mr. Drury's skills. Mr. Drury had ample experience in movies and television roles.
VictoriaGreenly 3 months ago
@VictoriaGreenly This fight scene is from the premiere episode (season 1) of The Virginian in 1962. In the Archive Interview (part 5), Hugh O'Brian states that James Drury probably had little, if any, experience in the art of fighting. He acknowledges that Drury became very proficent at it later in his career. O'Brian describes this as the toughest fight of his career, but points out that it came off very well and was even written about in articles.
sonofderno 3 months ago
So close to the stream and lake - what a wasted opportunity!
leviguy501 1 year ago
The Shelby Cobra Roadster was featured on the "Great Cars" series, which features a bit of filmed footage with James Drury buying one.
vividwatch47 2 years ago
The Exiles episode had a song in it that was not written until 1899 and mentions a telephone.
Coltsteel 2 years ago
Brutal and vicious, just like it should be.
fkfighter 2 years ago
A great fight sequence! So close to the water and neither cowboy ended up in it! Shame!
leviguy501 3 years ago
Around what year in the 1800s did The Virginian take place?
pivo1981 3 years ago
Hi Pivo1981
An actual year was never set. The producers and writers worked within the mid 1880 to 1890 range. Sometimes the story lines strayed outside these boundaries but rarely.
VictoriaGreenly 3 years ago
There was an episode when some of the ranch hands, I think Trampas too, signed up for the Spanish American war (1898).
lray1948 2 years ago
Yes, Season 1 Episode 7, 'Riff-Raff'. This is one of those episodes that the writer strayed from the original time frame.
VictoriaGreenly 2 years ago
Victoria, I think they did that frequently (in the first season anyway). The episode where Trampas was accused of Bank Robbery showed it being 1898 (with the robbery having occurred in 1897).
I am very grateful for you having loaded all these.
Shelby0296 2 years ago
Lucky end
wpDM34 3 years ago
Great Series! Best Western Ever!
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VictoriaGreenly 3 years ago
The Virginian TV Series is scheduled to be officially released on DVD in the first quarter of year 2010. We're not sure of the date yet...stay tuned!
VictoriaGreenly 2 years ago