Uploaded by joelynny on May 20, 2011
Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. (August 16, 1924 -- March 18, 2010) was an 6'6" American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in Walt Disney 1955-56 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964-70.
Davy Crockett is a five part serial which aired on ABC in one-hour episodes on the Disneyland series, the series stars Fess Parker as Davy Crockett and Buddy Ebsen as George Russel.
The first three episodes of the serial were edited together as the 1955 theatrical film Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. This series and film are known for the catchy theme song, "The Ballad of Davy Crockett". It was filmed in color at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at the Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to the visitor center at Oconaluftee near Qualla Reservation's entrance and Janns Conejo Ranch, California.
5 videosYouTube Mix for Fess Parker- 2:16
The Ballad of Davy Crockettby DukeFanGermany23,215 views
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Davy Crockett (The Ballad of Davy Crockett) - Henry Hagemann; Preben Uglebjerg 1955by mono78rpm1,703 views
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Daniel Boone - Song by Fess Parkerby DukeFanGermany35,109 views
- 2:34
Roy Rogers - Yellow Rose of Texasby LiliDVLima43,658 views
- 1:29
Jim Bowie - Song by Fess Parkerby DukeFanGermany29,541 views
- 1:17
CHEYENNE THEME SONG.wmvby runbuddyrunnow3,774 views
- 2:59
B.J. Thomas - Billy And Sueby joelynny4,119 views
- 1:12
Great BLOOPER from DANIEL BOONE with Fess Parker and Jimmy Deanby bradschuman39,687 views
- 6:42
Fess Parker Tribute - The Ballad of Davy Crockett (Full Length)by DukeFanGermany41,824 views
- 2:24
Ssgt Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets (1966 clip)by SixtiesPopGold1299,390 views
- 2:09
Disney Moment - The Ballad of Davy Crockett.mp4by wwodtv3,003 views
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- 2:12
Old Yeller Theme Songby TaylorSaysHi2U46,988 views
- 0:19
Most Awkward Wheel Of Fortune Moment Everby belowthebeltway16,924,500 views
- 2:54
SWAMP FOX - SONGby WARP2286,978 views
- 1:57
SHADES OF BLUE - OH HOW HAPPY (1966) VIDEO FOOTAGEby Soulie706,453 views
- 10:48
Battle of Monmouth - George Washington mini-seriesby OleMissCub9,665 views
- 2:16
Johnny Cash - Remember The Alamoby joelynny4,548 views
- 6:41
Barclay James Harvest - Mocking Birdby joelynny21,302 views
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The Alamo - Davy Crockett Playing Violinby MartinBestClips164,348 views
a true legend of tv
crow672008 2 months ago
I wonder if Disney will mind my new lyrics for the tune. "Dexter Texter" may raise awareness about a serious safety problem, those who text while driving.
Born to be distracted as you can see.
Talked up a storm when he was only three.
Raised on the boob tube, watchin' comedy.
Made up his mind to live dangerously.
Dexter, Dexter Texter, texted his life away!
More can be seen at the gridlocksmith blog (Sorry, utube won't allow url's here.) Will Disney permit radio spots- this music + new words?
gridlocksmith 2 months ago
Hi Ben, thanks for sending this video, also is one of my all time favorite songs!
Since I was born in 1952, have been enjoying this song almost my whole life!
BipolarForJesus 6 months ago
Fess and Davy first became my heroes in 1954 when I was 5 years old and I still love and admire them both! Where are men like them today?
skudaarkaat1 6 months ago
Enjoyed listening to this very much,especially after Fess Parker has passed away,saw this on,Disneyland,1954-1955,inspired my interest in Texas history,just before i started Kindergarden,Sept 6,1955,watched on,Wonderful World of Color in 1970's,later had VHS copy in 1980"s.
jerrylaverty60 7 months ago
Great memories - great man portraying a great man, how good is that!
ellenthorp1 7 months ago