The Red Hand Gang Tribute

Back in the late 1970's, the Red Hand Gang series ended each episode with a cliffhanger. Some 34 years later, I was able to finally see the one cliffhanger ending that has eluded me since. This video is to capture and celebrate a nostalgic look back to a more youthful time. It is true the series plays differently as an adult compared to the time it was originally aired. But the series still holds so many memories as it was my first show I watched on a regular basis. The Red Hand Gang premiered in September 1977 on NBC and lasted 12 episodes.

It is sad to hear of the passing of 2 of the 5 Gang members:
Jolie Newman died in 2002, at the age of 36. Here is the NY Times obituary link:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:zcvODbvxWqcJ:www.nytimes...

The apparent passing of the youngest Gang member Johnny Brogna in 2009, at the age of 40.
There has been some inconclusive reports surrounding the death of Johnny Brogna. Here are two links that verify the sad news:
http://forum.bcdb.com/forum/American_Pop_actor_John_J_Brogna_dies_P102924/
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0111192/

Cast:
Matthew Laborteaux..................Frankie
JR Miller.....................................JR
Jolie Newman............................Joanne
James Bond III...........................Doc
Johnny Brogna...........................Lil Bill
Boomer.......................................Boomer

Matthew Laborteaux, the most recognized of the five, went on to play Albert Ingalls opposite Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and his older brother Patrick Laborteaux in Little House on the Prairie

Notable Guest Appearances:
Anthony Zerbe, James Hampton, Maureen Arthur, Tom Reese, Walter Burke, Van Williams, Sorrell Booke, aka 'Boss Hogg,' from the Dukes of Hazzard

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[PleaseGoAway1000]

The girl is dead now apparently

[AfghansHound]

@PleaseGoAway1000 I included a couple obituary links in my description relating to the death of Jolie Newman and Johnny Brogna. Thanks for tuning in. Nostalgic memories indeed.

[rojblake82]

Ace show in billions of ways and it sadly, nothing like it is made these days.

[AfghansHound]

@rojblake82 Thanks for tuning in. I agree, shows like this will never be duplicated in the same way.

[Bouvier76]

Albert Ingalls before he became Albert Ingalls. this is a trip down memory lane for me, thanks for posting this. what was Frankie doing between 5:53 - 5:58? first glance appears hes doing a little nasty, but we think a lot different now than the pure innocence of back then. i enjoyed watching this a lot.

[AfghansHound]

@Bouvier76 Frankie was actually trying to find one of the alleged kidnappers, a woman wearing red high heel shoes. As he sat down on a curb, he glanced over and noticed the woman standing there was indeed wearing red high heel shoes. Thanks for tuning in Bouvier.

[AfghansHound]

@juniordenby He is referred to as 'Tosca.' Pronounced the same as the Puccini opera entitled 'Tosca.' The name might be used as his kidnapper code name. I do not think his real name is mentioned at all. Tosca is Latin and generally used as a girls name, but very rarely. Thanks for tuning in.

[PleaseGoAway1000]

@rojblake82 Yeh, Johnny Brogna, gosh thanks for that info!

[rojblake82]

@PleaseGoAway1000 I am afraid the girl and the little boy, are both dead now and they were not any great age at all. It is a dman shame that series like this are not, made anymore.