Exclusive! John Wayne’s THE COWBOYS! 50th Anniversary with A Martinez & Robert Carradine! Interviews

[@burbs728]

I loved this movie The Cowboys, I can watch that movie 100 times and not get tired of it.😊

[@alancooper9632]

What a brilliant interview. I'm 64 and have been a John Wayne fan since a young lad, I hate Bruce dearn in this film. ( that's because of the brilliant part he played.) absolute gold.

[@jenniferwise8515]

Bruce was the best actor in this.

[@debrareplogle651]

Always fun to see these two guys, and hear about their time making The Cowboys!

[@quij7ote222]

I was one of those folks who have had ambivalent feelings about John Wayne as an actor, until The Cowboys. I still can't get over how fine and real he is in the movie. For me, it is his best performance. His performance is moving before he even leaves his ranch. I also became a life-long fan of A Martinez after this film. I'll watch him in anything. I was glad to see Robert Carradine and to find out he is quite funny and charming. I like him in cowboy movies and I wish there were more to watch. I especially appreciate how y'all honored David Carradine by speaking well of his talent and humor. I felt Robert's love and appreciation for his brother. Such a fine interview. Thank you for honoring one of my favorite films. A very real classic.

[@stephenfricke9298]

One of the best EVER. BURNING DAYLIGHT

[@SSKing-iy8kr]

Incredible interview. Felt like I was in the room eavesdropping on some old friends having a nostalgic conversation.

[@billmarvin7927]

One of my all time favorite movies, A Martinez in Longmire also. Great interview from both of these actors.

[@joebloggs8636]

Rob,with these two,you knocked it out of the park!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Joe. It's nice to be able to have them share their memories about this timeless western.

[@wesmcgee1648]

This movie was very special to me. Saw it with my dad and little brother in 72. Dad was a cattleman and a huge Duke fan. My brother and I were two of the hands. Dad even owned a grandson of Cochise the Alpaloosa that Duke rode in El Dorado I think it was.

[@raymondeaton5692]

Two great actors remembering the great opportunity they had as young men. Really good stuff. RIP Duke.

[@beevee4445]

Rob you never disappoint! I loved this interview... Have never seen A. Martinez interviewed. He was delightful.. I've seen your prior interviews with Mr. Carradine and he is great to listen to! Mr. Martinez was *excellent* in Longmire..

[@scottmock6743]

A Mart inez was so good in LongMire I hated him.

[@palermotrapani9067]

Agree 100% about Mr. Martinez. Great character in that show excellently played by Mr. A. Martinez.

[@jerrytoler9789]

Love it! I wish it could have been longer.

[@TheMysterian]

Great interview with A. Martinez & Robert Carradine Rob, really enjoyed it.

[@helenreidt3315]

The Cowboys was my absolute favorite J W movie, perfectly cast, every actor. All though to be fair I love all JW movies, even after all these years.

[@TheSpaghetti64]

Thanks Rob. Long, long time fan of A. Martinez and was so glad to see him in Longmire. The writing and acting in that series was phenominal.

[@Steve101747]

If you haven't already I suggest an interview with Clay O'Brien. As a boy he was already a cowboy and starred in two John Wayne movies (Cahill and The Cowboys), was the boy Mark with James Garner in One Little Indian and several other westerns. He eventually quit movies to do rodeos full time and is a champion many times over in that sport.

[@hdjmiller]

I actually just read that about him. Amazing.

[@christhompson3750]

Clay was also in The Apple Dumpling Gang and also did a movie with Roy Rogers, Mackintosh and TJ.

[@amartinez1285]

He would be a great guest.

[@paulkitt2376]

Another top interview Rob. A and Bobby even though they haven't seen each other in over 20 years still have this amazing connection and rapport.

[@gregdavis19]

Fantastic interview, Rob! We went to the Drive-in theater to see the movie “ The Cowboys “, and I’m pretty sure us kids were in our Jammie’s too, lol. My many years of rodeoing I always wanted to run into Clay O’Brien Cooper but never did. I, like many others loved this movie, and most all of us came to hate Bruce Dern for killing the Duke, ha! Mr. Dern did a excellent performance in his character.

[@mark-shane]

be nice to get Bruce Dern on show Rob

[@billtmarchi4320]

That scene with Bruce dern I could tell Bruce was really putting more into it. He did look like he about drowned him. Always thought he put alot into his bad guy image. In the movie when he drags the black cook to hang him and the dialog before the hanging is great also. it's about

[@jameswood231]

Great movie, great memories as an 8 year old boy. I loved John Wayne. I cried when he died in this movie and I cried when he died in real life. A Martinez and Robert Carradine are good actors in their own right. TY for the memories.

[@amazonwarrior7875]

He's a Man, leader and Patriotism ❤

[@hiramnoone]

Great getting these two together. Wonderful remembrances from both. Talking about Wayne and meeting him for the first time, Roger Ebert spoke of his experience meeting him on the set of The Green Berets for an interview, Wayne sticking his catchers mitt sized hand out in greeting saying, "Hi, I'm Duke Wayne". And Ebert totally awe struck and nearly speechless in his presence barely able to get it out, saying simply "I know".

[@dukecraig2402]

The best "meeting John Wayne" story I ever read was from an actual Green Beret who met him at Ft Bragg when they came to film the movie, the guy had already done 2 tours with Special Forces in Vietnam and was back at Bragg as part of the training cadre there, this will be a bit paraphrased but it went like this; When I first heard that John Wayne was coming to Bragg to make a film about us I thought "Oh great, just what we need, a man who's never heard a shot fired in anger in his life and he's gonna make a movie about US? The Green Beret!?!?! Well he better hope I don't run across him cause I'll give him a piece of my mind he'll never forget". Several weeks later I heard a commotion in the hallway outside of my office and when I stepped out into it to see what it was I was standing face to face with none other than John Wayne himself, he stuck his hand out and said "HI, I'm John Wayne (as if he needed an introduction) it's a pleasure to meet you", after two weeks of sitting around thinking about all the things I was going to say to him to tell him off if I ever got the chance he was such an imposing figure standing there in front of me my mind was a total blank, all I could think to do was shake his hand and like a little kid stumble over my words saying "Yes Mr Wayne, of course Mr Wayne, it's a pleasure to meet you Mr Wayne". After shaking his hand and making a complete idiot out of myself stumbling all over my words the way I did I spun around and walked back into my office and sat down at my desk and said to myself "Anyone who ever thinks they're gonna tell John Wayne off is in for a real eye opener when they stand face to face with him".

[@hiramnoone]

@@dukecraig2402 This one might top it... if you can believe it that is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6CoeIeZZb2smLM

[@hiramnoone]

@@dukecraig2402 Good story BTW.

[@metalacop]

So many wonderful moments in this film. A true classic.

[@jowalnut8822]

So happy to see that A martinez found time to talk about the movie and icing on the cake with Robert carradine. Great job rob, you did it.

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

That was a real pleasure, loved the Film & TV series as a kid. Wonderful Rob..

[@starrjones4127]

What a talented performer Mr Dern is , had the pleasure of working with him on a film I produced. He is a treasure trove of film history, what an amazing career!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Nice, star. What was the film?

[@starrjones4127]

@@AWordonWesterns It was actually a low-budget horror film and he was fantastic, it was called toolbox murders 2. By the way I love your channel, I watch your new segments every Sunday. I started out as a make up artist in the industry and currently working my way into producing. Westerns are my favorite genre behind comedy. I’ve been blessed to have some great conversations with some Cast And Crew regarding some of my favourite films. Also worked with two of the Carradine’s as a make up artist. I love that you continue to keep the history of the industry alive, especially Westerns. Was at The Autry in Dec of 21, looking forward to seeing the renovations!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@starrjones4127 We will be at the Autry THIS Tues, May 17, and my guests will be 6 of the "young" actor/riders from THE COWBOYS. Plus Patrick Wayne. Doors open at 10:30am. Come join the audience of film fans. It's free.

[@starrjones4127]

@@AWordonWesterns Man I wish I was going to be in town . Can’t wait to see that interview !! All the best!!

[@mark-shane]

@@starrjones4127 the original Toolbox murders movie in 1978 starred one of the cowboys, Dan- Nicolas Beauvy

[@gatroy13]

Amazing seeing and hearing these guys after all these years. It was an amazing movie that had me crying when the Duke dies. Bruce Dern was an amazing actor. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Teelee56]

I found this interview while I was watching the movie!! So awesome to see the movie and hear what A and Robert said about filming the movie at the same time… John Wayne was legend and I’m so happy my parents took us to the Drive-in movies to see so many of his movies!!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Awesome, T. Thanks.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

AWESOME. This will become "classic". Thank you for bringing these wonderful performers back together for "storytime". I'll for sure replay this one.

[@jimwallace3856]

Bowled over. Thank you all for this. What a joy!

[@davepalmerton2429]

What a great interview, Rob. I have seen other interviews with Robert, they have always been great; this is the first time with A; such an interesting guy. I have always felt that Bruce Dern is one of the most under rated actors we have, his characters just bleed and sweat emotions.

[@danstanfield5570]

An icon the prototypical bad guy and a bunch of kids make the greatest film of ALL 📽️

[@jessefincher]

Excellent interview . Both guys are so relaxed and well spoken . I really enjoy hearing details about the old days. You do a fine job Mr. Rob. Thank you for your time and contribution.👍🏻

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jess. Thanks for the kind words.

[@crowhaven200]

I had a great time watching and listening. Awesome interview. I rewatched The Cowboys a week or so ago, glad I did. Both were great in it. A Martinez was always someone I enjoyed watching. I lost track of him for years. I hope he enjoyed making Pow Wow Highway as much as I did watching it. I think it's a classic. He and Gary Farmer had great chemistry together. Thanks Rob. keep'em coming.

[@davidproffitt6902]

I've only see a couple of interviews with Robert Caradine but he always comes across like talking to your big brother. He has a honesty and modesty that is most admireable . You get what you see like it or not he takes on no airs.

[@brianengle3584]

Mr. Word, your interviews are unparalleled. Would love to see your style and substance replicated in other areas of interest, but alas, one has but a single lifetime to hone one’s craft. Honestly, I’d written off “Hollywood” as a hopeless cesspool. I stopped watching new releases entirely because they were more often soul robbing than enriching. With the advent of streaming, I’ve experimented more, but I hit the stop button on 90% of the content within 15 minutes. But, your talks are always excellent and have me wanting to dig deeper into the filmography of your guests. You have a knack for shutting out the deafening roar of Hollywood’s incessant pandering and letting thoughtfulness and sweet insights come to the fore. Your guests trust you and you honor them with your deep knowledge of their contributions. And they respond by opening up their hearts and sharing memories that would be otherwise lost to time. How refreshing to witness three Hollywood professionals reminiscing about the things that matter in a genuine, non-affected way. By virtue of their open and gracious personalities they honored the Duke’s memory superbly. Not a snarky note to be heard - how touching… and rare.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, Brian. Thank you very very much for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoy our series and take the time to research my guests filmographies.

[@beckykistler4271]

Couldn't say my thoughts any better than Brian did. Rob, always outstanding in a professional and personal manner. Good to learn of the backstory to many scenes and stars. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Thanks to you, your knowledge and commitment to the western genre, interviews, INSP. Great respect and honor.

[@Slick2462]

I am enjoying a Word on Wayne month! Great interview and look behind the scenes I don't think it can better than this!😀👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, slick. More to come.

[@davidschlecht3016]

A trip down memory lane the great story of cast and crew to be able to work with John Wayne and the whole group to feed off of each other to make this great production.

[@genepoolbooboo]

That was a great interview! Thank you Rob and thanks to the two former Cowboys.In my top five of John Wayne movies. Love this channel! Blessings to all!

[@fullonauto]

By far one of my favorite movies! That has been passed on to my sons and grandsons. The movie was a big hit when my sons had birthday sleepovers..... We all have watch it many times together and it never gets old for us...... For my daughters and grandaughters it was "To sir with love"......

[@kd78orangerangerpete79]

Lonesome dove and the cowboys are my 2 favorite movies of all time.

[@stewartlone3445]

The thing that emerges most clearly from this interview is what an intelligent and eloquent man A. Martinez has become (and maybe always was, despite the self-deprecating memories of being a failed guardian to Bobby Carradine).

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Stewart. A was beautiful! An amazing man.

[@frankdodgee]

How cool to see these guys all grown up. Rob Word is a walking western movie encyclopedia. We wore pajamas to the drive-ins too. Funny 😆

[@patrickmatt100]

One of my favorite John Wayne movies. I enjoyed hearing their stories on set and their lives afterwards. Awesome. Thanks.

[@williambilyeu9801]

Another great interview, Rob. Loved it because I liked the movie "The Cowboys." It had a great cast. Of course there was John Wayne, but also Roscoe Lee Brown and Bruce Dern. When I first saw it I was impressed with both Robert Carradine and A. Martinez and followed their careers afterwards. Both did good things. (A. Martinez was in a two-part "CSI" titled "A Bullet Runs Through It" which would have been a great movie. Then I followed him on "Longmire" too.) I enjoy your interviews so much.

[@susancanyon]

What a wonderful interview reflection and remembrance of John Wayne and how he presented himself and the example of strength, kindness and leadership. Humanity that is missing today where the mode is transhumanism and digital characters. Both actors humility and love of their craft and growth. Everyone loved Longmire and Buffalo, Wyoming celebrated Longmire Days. I met Taylor Sheridan's hat maker at a horse show and asked him to thank him personally for bringing back the Western and holding the culture.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Excellent thoughts, Sue. Thanks.

[@billtmarchi4320]

Bruce dern was damn good at playing the bad guy. And he did about drien that kid. Everytime iwatch that scene you can tell he put some extra meanness into it.

[@tombankwel4822]

The cowboys with the towering giant of a man John Wayne, this film so great it should have won 11 oscars great interview, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor thanks from tom your friend always 🤩

[@beavisbrowne3497]

Incredible movie !

[@joansmith5870]

Really enjoyed this interview. Tonight on Inspiration Channel "Rooster Cogburn " is playing. That and Stagecoach are my favorite John Wayne movies. I love the chemistry between Wayne and Hepburn.

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You love this....A. Martinez loved him in Longmire cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎚🎚🎚 and loved the character in law and order R. Carradine... never miss a John Wayne Movie ...he is an American icon.....

[@manuelramirez4795]

Bruce Dern said in a interview about 25 years ago that the famous fight scene he had with John Wayne was so physical that he got injured in the process. He said Duke was so much bigger and stronger than he was he ended up in a back brace for six weeks after the film. "He really thumped me" Dern said

[@johndemeen5575]

Al Martinez, Pow Wow Highway. Great Movie. Thanks from St. Paul Minnesota.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, John. Hope more people get a chance to see it.

[@perrygiles869]

Love your interviews. The Cowboys gets better every time I watch it. Watching this made me like it even more. Bruce Dern played a masterful part in this movie. Too bad folks hold it against him. I'm not sure the casting could have been any better. Thank you, Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Perry. I agree. THE COWBOYS gets better and better each time I see it.

[@petegregory517]

Dern is vastly underrated by many so called experts. He’s been one of my favorites for years.

[@carlevans5760]

@@AWordonWesterns Same here. One of the great pleasures of watching this movie, is to hear that great voice that Roscoe Lee Brown had. The first time I watched this movie--probably about1973 or so? he just stood out from most. I wish he had been in more than what I have seen him in.

[@obbor4]

@@carlevans5760 He appears (as different characters) in a couple of episodes of 'All in the Family' that are both classic episodes of that incredible show.

[@carlevans5760]

@@obbor4 My grandmother and I always watched that show together. It's on DvD and i'll have the collection soon.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

very interesting interview, John Wayne was always my favorite actor I used to watch him with my NAVY dad, A Martinez and Robert Carradine are great actors also

[@BigHush]

That scene with Dern plunging the boy into the river stuck with me for life. You could tell how real that was!

[@jerryf6983]

Love how Dern improvised that scene. Never knew that

[@Mike-ik7dl]

Wow what a special treat A Martinez and Robert Caredine this was awesome to watch loved Longmire A did such a great job in this show great interview thanks so much

[@kathykit7629]

Great interview. Love both of these guys. 50 years since the Cowboys! OMG. I remember seeing it in the theatre and screaming “No”! When Bruce Dern killed Duke. And, I wasn’t the only one that was shocked by that scene. Great film.

[@luckychucky3426]

I sat there watching these two guys with a big smile on my face and it reminded me of my friend what a delight it was to watch these two guys the movie was great they were great and to see them live and talk I really got to say it was almost the highlight of my day thank you very much all of you what a great interview just great I can't thank you enough

[@JSB1882]

I remember when COVID hit and Netflix gave a free month out to try it. I looked around and nothing interested me at all until I hit on "Longmire". That show was incredible and A. Martinez was one of the best characters on that show. Great writing and acting and I watched all six seasons within two weeks and cancelled Netflix. I would love to hear Robert Carradine talk about his father because seldom does anyone talk about him, and he was in so many great movies and bad ones too.

[@andyrusten5748]

Wow Rob another fantastic one this is going to be marked as one of my favorites. John Wayne in the Cowboys one of Duke’s greatest rolls

[@dhanks55]

What a truly fine interview with two of our favorite actors. Martinez, Carradine were perfection. THANK YOU gentlemen cuz The Cowboys means an awful lot to millions of us.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, CH

[@alvilla9659]

It was great seeing A Martinez and Robert Carradine together again thank you Robb for a great interview

[@blainemonaco2092]

The Cowboys and True Grit, two of my favorites…….

[@AWordonWesterns]

Two terrific choices, blaine. Thanks

[@daryljacobson7462]

Another great interview with Robert Carradine. I enjoyed A. Martinez too. Thanks.

[@sammychicken3457]

Wow! Thankyou Rob. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant . Another one of my favourites Rob, Bruce Dern's character scared me. I so felt for the kids against this monster. It is so sad that John Wayne's character dies toward the latter part of the movie. A very well produced picture, that we've all come to expect from John Wayne films. Thank you Rob & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.

[@mattpastell3728]

Great interview! It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years! It’s still a great movie!

[@mjemigh3304]

Thanks for another good one, Rob! I'm reminded that I started watching the soap opera that A was in because Harry Blackstone (Jr.) was in it for a week or two. We didn't know each other well, but I guess you could loosely call us "friends." I just knew I had seen this guy, A, before. It was right near the beginning of the whole VHS thing. A buddy told me that A was one of "The Cowboys," and made a bootleg copy of the film for me. Sure enough, that WAS the guy! Really good movie. I mean, REALLY good. Those kids sure pulled off their scenes. Even the non-actors. I'm not sure that Duke's death was a great idea, but it sure worked.

[@kenshores9900]

The Cowboys was such a good movie. Those two were a big reason why along with the other young men. Bruce Dern was exceptional, an actor you lived to hate. Thanks for putting this on. I learned even more about the movie that I didn’t know. Like the part about the TV spin off show that competed with “Sonny and Cher!” What a hoot. Thanks Rob. A really good episode.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Ken

[@johnholliday5874]

Re Longmire: Durant was set in Las Vegas, NM. The Sheriff's office is just off the town square. The door is still marked as Absaroka County Sheriff, Durant, Wyoming.

[@phillipoldham6895]

A great AWOW... and a fantastic song. Will re-watch Cowboys tonight.

[@ZeketheDawg1]

I had no idea that A Martinez from Longmire was the kid from The Cowboys😮. WOW these two guys have been acting for 80 years or so together😮🤔 how awesome!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Brian.

[@richb313]

Fantastic interview Rob especially how these stories reflect on Hollywood history especially on Bruce Dern and other actors and behind the scenes trivia of the time.

[@andymckane7271]

Superb interviews! Glad to see this and delighted to see the way these two men get along off the COWBOYS set. You do your homework when it comes to knowing movies and the men and women who put those movies together. Thank you very much! And thanks to A Martinez and Robert Carradine. (P.S. When I had a Land Rover parts business in San Diego in the 1970s & 1980s, Chris Carradine was a customer of my business. At that time Chris was a male model.) Long live John Wayne!

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

My absolute favorite John Wayne movie 😍❣️

[@SnohomishTitanoffroad]

I absolutely loved Longmire, I’ve been lucky enough to have a chance to visit Las Vegas New Mexico where they filmed the exterior shots of the town and what a wonderful town, what a great interview Rob, I loved that movie and how lucky to get to work with John Wayne, why doesn’t this channel have a million subscribers?

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, 4R. We're growing. Share and tell your friends and you'll help get us there!

[@carolley9705]

I remember the furor over the violence in the movie and the censors wanted to cut it out: in fact they cut a lot of the violence when it first aired on TV. But wiser heads prevailed and it was intact in theaters. The violence showed why the cowboys were impelled to kill the rustlers, brutally at times. Fave scene was when the rustler was getting dragged and managed to pull the horse over, holding h down with a rein and saying don't let him up, he'll kill me, legs busted, then Cimarron cuts the rein, horse gets up and drags the guy off. Skillful writing/directing.

[@DarrylWhiteguitar]

Thank you, Rob.

[@randallroberts8045]

I really like the Duke episodes.

[@jimross7648]

As is always the case a great episode. The primary focus being the Cowboys and John Wayne were great but what make it exceptional is the asides between Martinez and Carradine. A true conversation took place between the three of you, bringing up nuggets of information that were previously unknown, to me at least. This conversation was simply entertaining from being to end. It ended to fast, but that's a given, with your ability to bring the best out of your guests remembrances.

[@suev3339]

You’re so right Jim Ross!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim.

[@70selvisfan]

Rob, I absolutely loved this. I could sit and talk to these guys all day long about what they've witnessed and done. Thank you!

[@jerrydillon9436]

FANTASTIC !!! Interview THE 3 of u worked together like HAND in glove the TITBITS & the "and also this" a MOST enjoyable interview with a few Chuckles Thank U Sir Thank U !!!👍👍👍👏👏👏😀😀😀

[@suev3339]

A WOW!! What a get together this interview was Rob. Like kids getting together remembering their lives as crossed paths when they’re in their elderly life. Cross, go on, cross and then later try to remember the memories. The Cowboys was a great Duke film w/a whole cast of young western actors coming up. Bruce Dern was a great actor from the first time I saw him. It was like he was born for acting. Tho to see Duke so violently taken down at the end was out of his character for a film. Yet, who else could do it that good? Thanks much Rob. 👍🤠

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you, Sue.

[@craigtittsworth9440]

This was fun to watch, thanks for sharing!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnrdunbar]

Excellent interview Rob. You deserve a special award because you bring back all the old movies like no one else. The Cowboys should've got an Academy. I'm sure they weren't Conservatives so they didn't care about John Wayne, but there were more than a few he should've got. A Martinez has been a favorite ever since The Cowboys. Longmire- I watched it twice then my brother & his wife came down & I had to show it to them!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, John. I did the same with LONGMIRE for my younger sister and her husband. They liked it too!

[@johnrdunbar]

Lou Diamond Phillips actually is from Corpus Christi, where I live. He's a favorite too.

[@scottmonroe6522]

This movie along with Hang’em High cemented Bruce Dern as one of the most compelling actors in the history of film.

[@thomasstevens9551]

Awesome interview! Watch this every fathers day. This is the one Duke should have won the oscar for! EXCELLENT director too. This one and "Golden Pond" are Mark Rydell's masterpieces!

[@christopherstilley7756]

Outstanding.. What nostalgia..They'd look great in a western now ..

[@murphtahoe1]

Such a great film. I thought Dern and Wayne were truly at the top of their game. This was such a fun discussion about the nuances of film making that we never get to see or hear about. Thank you gentlemen for peeling the onion back for us to share and enjoy.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rebeccalarson9014]

Loved this interview...I never like the movie Cowboys because the Duke died, but after watching this I think I'll have to watch the Cowboys again!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Rebecca. Let us know what you think about it after so many years.

[@jeffsiegel4879]

I was neighbors with the Rydell family and attended the Wrap Party for The Cowboys. I was about 13. I distinctly remember that before the party started, they filmed the famous scene where Dern shoots the Duke. This was shot on a sound stage in the corner of the building. It sounds like this might've been an extra take or maybe something for the trailer, as I don't remember multiple takes. I was a good 50 yards away but don't recall any real loud noises from the guns, just little pops. Mr. Rydell did introduce me the the Duke, and I remember that in order to shake his hand I stuck it straight up in the air.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Lucky you, Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Very cool.

[@dionmoore879]

My first John Wayne movie at 10 yo. I was fortunate to get invited to a kid from schools birthday. So going to movies was part of deal. My all time favorite JW movie, So yea, I reckon that was 50 years ago.

[@andyostertag]

Great work A as Nighthorse ..loved Cowboys and both your work moving forward

[@philwebb3]

Great interview. Thanks Rob

[@robertayoder2063]

Great interview A and Bobbie together was very entertaining. Cowboys great film gets better with age. Bruce dern great performance i couldn't handle him killing duke that way as a kid . Thanks Rob look forward to the next one

[@thedolt9215]

Word on westerns has made me go back and watch more old westerns than I would’ve thought believable! Thanks Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Good for me, Dolt. And very good for you, too! The West will rise again!

[@hdjmiller]

There is nothing that compares to Western movies. I'm so glad that on cable there are MANY channels that revive them and that's basically all I watch. Western movies and TV series. Some I've seen and some I've not. My wife tells me I was born in the wrong era...lol.

[@stephensoltau2823]

I saw this movie in the theater.I was 11 years old,maybe even 10. At 60 now,it is still one of my favorite westerns.Oh,and I couldn't believe my parents let me see a movie with cursing in it.

[@kevinbanks6855]

I will call this a Great Casual Conversation. The Cowboy's was a Great movie and I don't care what the critics say. Haven't seen much of 1883 but when the Director allows the Actor to let the inner flow of feelings that is read from the script it makes it more real.

[@ryancarroll3961]

Awesome interview Rob I’m so glad you were able to get A as well as Robert

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Ryan. Me, too!

[@joebrock3372]

John Wayne's Best Movie. His Role as Wil Anderson was his Best ever. l do feel that he should have been nominated and received a Academy Award for Best Actor. Fabulous Job. He was better in this than he was in " True Grit"

[@AWordonWesterns]

I think so, too, Joe. Two more of the "young" actors from THE COWBOYS will join me on this Sunday's A WORD ON WESTERNS.

[@ArcaneWeasel]

Love Bruce Dern

[@richardclegg5853]

They're favorite scenes my favorite, the Vivaldi guitar scene is just beautiful...

[@AWordonWesterns]

It really sets the tone. Thanks, Richard