Headline News - on the Death of Clayton Moore ("The Lone Ranger") - Dec., 1999

From Dec. 28, 1999, here are 3 stories from Headline News about the death of Clayton Moore, who played "The Lone Ranger" on TV and in the movies.

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[Del86929]

They're right. He never stayed around to be thanked. He got his thanks from helping others. And he lived his life true to the character he portrayed. We need him more today than ever before. He was the real thing--no pretense. What you saw was what you got. And he understood what really matters in life. He is a true American hero.

[javajax0987]

I agree with Del completely. Well put.

[cjs2327]

Myy Granpa and The Lone Ranger were the first hero's I ever had. Sad that both of them are departed, but I hope the spirit, ethics, and integrity of them both live on in me.

Moore lived his life to TLR's Creed. Those are good things to believe in!

Thanks Lone Ranger!

[cyborlite]

@hibob418 Indeed, he was a real gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the late 70s. I was working as the assistant director of promotions for Huntington Center Mall (Now called Bella Terra) in Huntington Beach, CA and he was doing a personal appearance. I was in my mid 20s and he was one of my childhood heroes, so it was a thrill to meet him.

It's a shame that kids today don't have heroes like the Lone Ranger to look up to today; People who stood for honor and integrity.

[kern39743]

a great character

[hibob418]

Was lucky enough to speak to Clayton Moore on the phone once. He used his 'old prospector' voice on his answering machine, and then when he called back he was the nicest guy, a real gentleman. Turned out our client didn't book him for the personal appearance, so I didn't get to meet him face to face.

For a great Clayton Moore story just search, 'Jay Thomas Lone Ranger.' Letterman has him on the show once a year to tell it...

[fijidawg]

@ronseanflynn be sure to get your cheap shots in on Americans, "mate." I thought the Brits were cool until I met them during army service in old West Germany. I guess Bennie Hill became the only brit I could tolerate after that.

[vontorch1]

He Was The first Superhero On TV for a lot of the baby Boomers... At least he was to me

Hi Ho Silver  AWAY......

UMMMM Kemosabe

[PRMoens]

I remember that sad day in 1999 when Clayton Moore's passing was the lead story on ABC. We will never have another hero like him. I have a picture of him in my office. Its nice to know he is sort of always looking down on me.

[nutyhermit]

Long live Clayton and the LR!

[ronseanflynn]

Clayton Moore came here to swansea, south wales. uk. back in early 1960's to the castle cinema, to promote the first,and, I believe only colour film of the lone ranger,

to be made. funny, he is the only "American" person, that I can tolerate.

my attitude towards america, and its cowboy inhabitants over my 65 years.

has, and is getting less, and less.but Clayton Moore. remains, for me, a very vivid, and kindly personality. bless him, and any of his family alive today.

[apt221bbakerst]

I really feel sorry for anyone who didn't grow up with Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels (Lone Ranger and Tonto), Sky King, Sargent Presten and others of the 40's and 50's. They represented what a person should be in life-hard working, honest, brave, fair, stand up to cruelty and injustice and be a role model for others. Clayton hid behind a mask, but he was the genuine role model. What he represented is what he actually was and believed in. I miss him.