BIG JAKE! EL DORADO! Mitchum & Wayne! Movies, Memories, Family! Fun with Chris & Patrick! AWOW

[@rickdecker2146]

"You can call me Father, you can call me Jacob, you can call me Jake. You can call me a dirty son-of-a-bitch, but if you EVER call me Daddy again, I'll finish this fight.". 🤣

[@CarlEvans-t6h]

Holy moly, I don't know how I missed this episode. I loved both Christopher Mitchum and Patrick Wayne. Big Jake and Rio Lobo were shown on ABC network TV at least 3 times a year each. In fact, along with The Alamo, Rio Bravo and The Longest Day, all were shown at least 3 times a year each and were the first John Wayne movies I cut my teeth on. Thank you sir for your making this another happy trip down memory lane.

[@wadewilson8011]

Chris LOOKS just like his dad. And Patrick SOUNDS just like HIS dad.

[@ronjohnson5070]

Patrick was so nice. He talked to me more than once as an actor at dinner theaters and clubs afterwards. I’m sure he enjoyed Amarillo, Texas

[@olsonkarolynn]

I, too have a hard time watching "The Shootist." Knowing it was J.W. last movie. And when I do watch it, I just cry. And it is an AWESOME movie!! I am 59 and am always watching a John Wayne movie. I started watching as a child. And haven't stopped watching.

[@D.S.Private]

Mr Wayne seems to be having a greeeeeeeaaat time..Duke should have won a Oscar for The Shootist. His best heartfelt performance .

[@garyolivier792]

Agreed Mernay.

[@georgesouthwick7000]

The Shootist was by far John Wayne’s best performance.

[@2packs4sure]

One of the few movies that always makes me cry is when John Wayne dies at the end of The Shootest,,, it always gets me...

[@briangoldy8784]

Watching "Fort Apache" This morning. Duke, Fonda, Bond, an The Legend behind the Camera. ... John Ford. Thanks Rob Word..

[@scottusry]

all the movies they talked about ive seen a hundred times each; plan to watch a hundred times more

[@renecorrea1008]

El Dorado has always been my favorite of what I call the “Hawks-Wayne-four amigos trilogy”. I’ve watched it a zillion times since Dad took the family to watch it at the drive in 1967. Big Jake came out during my college years and I’ve watched it almost a zillion times as well. I’m 70 now and this interview is like a family reunion with older cousins. Thank you, Mr. Word!

[@williammitchell4417]

I saw El Dorado as a kid watching it on TV. Strange to think it was James Caan's first movie role.

[@raymondstrehl3679]

@Rene you got that right ! I've lost count

[@Tordogor]

My guesstimates for watching 'Río Bravo' is 259+ times since 1970, and for 'El Dorado' 150+ times since 1974. 'The Comancheros' (my first JW movie in 1968) and 'The Searchers' are really close in the numbers of views ...

[@repent.sinner]

Mine to, you typed this 4 months ago, but 3 months ago Dean Smith died he played Charlie Higgen he was the last living actor in that movie i believe beside one of those saloon girls John Wayne was playing dominoes with.

[@renecorrea1008]

@@repent.sinner Dean Smith was such a gifted man in so many ways. 🤠

[@DougPoulton]

I laughed so hard at one scene when Bull Harris said: "The first time in two months I've felt like doing something for you, now you don't want me to do it". Sheriff J. P. Harrah : "Was there something wrong with that or is it just my hangover?" Then the puzzled look on Duke's face was priceless.

[@ronkemperful]

Both great actors and a treasure for the profession. Chris Mitchum’s performances in BIG JAKE and RIO LOBO are reason enough to watch those two movies over and over again. And Patrick Wayne I have enjoyed watching him playing parts from the QUIET MAN through BIG JAKE with his dad… I especially liked him in MCCINTOCK and THE SEARCHERS. I’m thankful for both of them, in their contribution to the cinema!

[@mikemorris1760]

Robert Mitchum always sent John Wayne a Mothers Day card.

[@AWordonWesterns]

LOL!

[@Slick2462]

Another great interview in a long line of great episodes! Chris and Patrick look more and more as they age like their fathers and that is real compliment to them. Thank you, Rob.

[@SusanH4626]

I just happen to be watching the Fighting Kentuckian when this popped up on my IPad! Love hearing Patrick’s stories!

[@wandamanie8033]

Chris Mitchum. I loved the movie with your dad and son.❤ Thank you Both for the laughs tonight. Love the Wayne's and Mitchum families

[@bonniescott6470]

THE SHOOTIST MAKES ME CRY AS IT WAS JOHN WAYNES LAST MOVIE HE IS SO MISSED HE IS MY HERO 💜

[@Flapperdame16]

Patrick and chris's comments had me cracking up!!! So awesome these guys were there and gave a fun interview!!

[@beevee4445]

This was one of the best! Thank you Rob, it's a joy to watch these interviews.

[@derekmurray1462]

One of my favourites ☘️

[@MTknitter22]

Love Chris Mitchum. What a fine fine gentleman! A great fellow Patrick Wayne - always enjoyed his acting!!

[@BeauGeste49]

Really great to see those two and have them bring up fantastic memories of their careers and their dads who were my favorite actors!

[@luckychucky3426]

I was watching these two guys with a big smile on my face what a delightful couple of guys and I was sitting here watching and then I realized I had a big smile on my face it made my day thank you what a great interview

[@williambilyeu9801]

What a fun interview, Rob! I enjoy watching "Big Jake." It is such a fun movie. I have watched it several times and recently bought the DVD (with 13 other John Wayne movies). John Wayne was such a great actor and star. Patrick Wayne was very good too. I have the movies that Chris Mitchum was in too. I was a fan of his father Robert Mitchum too. I saw the earlier interview with Chris Mitchum where he talked of being blackballed or blacklisted for appearing in movies with John Wayne and having to go overseas to act. They mentioned so many great John Wayne movies (even those that Robert Carradine doesn't remember watching). I followed Patrick Wayne a little bit, but I am a fan of Tom Beringer and enjoyed "Rustler's Rhapsody." It is a fun movie. Patrick Wayne delivers the best line on the movie with "I told you I am a lawyer." 😄😀👍👍 I recently watched "Gone Are the Days" with Tom Beringer, Lance Hendrickson, and Steve Railsback and they tease one another about growing and looking old. I watched "Hostiles" about the same time. I am sorry that your channel ceased doing movies for a while. It has caused your program to fall from most watched to fourth place recently. I can get my western fix from other sources, but it will lack your great introductions and comments. Hope and pray that you are well! Best wishes!👍👍

[@jaythor70]

Just watched Rio Bravo last night, and watched El Dorado a couple of weeks back. Saw Rio Lobo a few months ago. I love all 3 of these, and have a hard time choosing a favorite. They are all great. I've seen them all more than 10 times each. Chris Mitchum was fun in Rio Lobo, had a small part in Chisum, and was good contrast to Pat in Big Jake.

[@Ronin4614]

El Dorado is hands down my favorite Western film. Patrick and Chris have always been enjoyable and especially in Big Jake. Patrick saying it took him ten years to watch The Shootist is something I had always wondered about. Thank you so much for this video, it has to be one or your best, Rob.

[@wesmcgee1648]

Two extensions of two legends. Duke's 70s westerns are very special to me because my dad took me to see most of them. Wow.

[@ericcrawford3453]

Awesome 👌 thanks Rob !!!

[@andymckane7271]

Excellent interview of Chris Mitchum and Patrick Wayne! Thank you very much, and thanks also to these men and their late fathers for all the wonderful films they made!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Andy

[@jowalnut8822]

I can't get enough of pat wayne, i was always a big fan. It's true that in the movies they made together many times john wayne 's character was pretty harsh on patrick's character. Lastly his role in rustler's rhapsody was short but very very funny and with flashy cow boy attire.

[@gregdavis19]

Rob , I really enjoy listening to those when you interview them. I remember watching Big Jake at the drive in theater with my cousin, aunt and uncle, I must been 9 or 10. Thank you my friend.

[@johnholliday5874]

Patrick talking about Robert Mitchum playing piano in the bar -- if anybody remembers his "duet" with Lillian Gish in "Night of the Hunter ", he had a great singing voice!

[@AWordonWesterns]

And he had a hit song with "Thunder Road," too. Thanks, John

[@DEEBARNES-xb7jy]

​@AWordonWesterns Hi Rob, yes, being from TN - a lot of moonshine was being sold!! I watched this interview again- I think the picture of Patrick w/Tom B. looked like YOU (in a way)!! Loved you guys in this interview- big fun🎉

[@douglashall2141]

I'm one that has seen every one of John Wayne's movies, and have almost all of them in collection on DVD. Yet I'm still collecting more. It's my plan to have a collection of all of John Wayne's movies, even when he wasn't the star in them. And yes I've seen them so I know there's many more people have seen these movies and this one especially. Big Jake was one of my favorites oh, just one because all of John Wayne's movies are my favorite. And The Shootist was one of the hardest movies for me to watch. Just because I knew what John Wayne was going through. I watch my grandmother passed away from cancer, and she never smoked a day in her life

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Doug. Sorry about your grandmother. My Father died of cancer, too, and he never smoked either.

[@billfraser2279]

Great interview Rob. Really enjoyed this one. Glad to see they like each other so much. It would have really been a shame if you had never interviewed those two.

[@60Cascade]

These guys are the best! And their fathers are legends! John Wayne and Robert Mitchum starred together in "The Longest Day" in 1962. El Dorado is one of my favorite westerns of all time!

[@grahamhill6340]

When your Dad's are JOHN WAYNE and ROBER MITCHUM, it must be very challenging for PAT and CHRIS to make their mark in the acting field, if not impossible... And its not just the fact that their Dad's are true he-man icons, but it's their iconic careers that no actor could ever hope to match... so the only thing left for PAT & CHRIS to do, was to have fun with their careers like they both did! Their Dads were in the proverbial right place at the right time... It was good that PAT & CHRIS became and remained friends, especially when Duke Wayne had a well known public split with Chris after BIG JAKE in June 1972, they were both guesting on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson talking about California's politics and the environment, and he didn't like Chris' liberal stance... Sadly, after multiple attempts over the years by Chris to reconcile their differences, Duke carried the grudge to his grave. The Duke was proven right about so many things, but he had a petty vindictive side to his character that for many has somewhat tarnished his great legendary career and its legacy. It's a credit to both Patrick and Chris, that the grudge never affected their close friendship... and it's real smart that they both decided to never bring up the subject ever again. It's like what insiders used to say about the volatile Sinatra... "With Frank, you forgive a lot" -and for must of us it applies to Duke Wayne as well!

[@williamclifford9757]

Excellent show thank you sharing.

[@CalebNorthNorman]

I have always wanted to see these two guys back together again!!! Big Jakes is one of the all time greats.

[@cindyhamblin5673]

What a joy to watch! These are the great actors that I will never forget! Thank you for the memories!

[@shellydehart8217]

Great interview. Was so good to see them n to reminisce of their fathers n the great stories. Loved Big Jake the movie. I’ve seen it at least 10 to 12 times or more. Only bcuz the Duke aka John Wayne was the man.♥️😊👍

[@OdeeOz]

Chris Mitchum, and Pat Wayne ... Are two pretty underrated Actor's. They both bring out their roles in film, so naturally, and believable. More great interviews, and Behind the Scenes tales, to save for posterity, and I cannot thank you enough for keeping these going. You always deserve at least 👍👍& 5⭐ I was blessed to meet 2 of my favorite people in this show, a couple years ago. Right Rob, and Pat? 🤗🤠 Seeing you two together again, brought back so many great memories of that November day in Virginia. Not a pretentious bone in either of you either.

[@gerrydooley951]

c'mon neither one was a very good actor, that's why they were underrated.

[@OdeeOz]

@@gerrydooley951 Sorry, kiddo. They both were very Natural Actors, who made their roles believable. That they were not recognized, is partly due to the ... Oh why bother trying to educate the uneducable?

[@gerrydooley951]

@@OdeeOz sorry go watch their movies, if you can. They are proof that talent is not necessarily inheritable.

[@OdeeOz]

You need to dump your prejudices, and watch films with an open mind on them and the actor's role, @@gerrydooley951 I have watched their movies, both with the Duke and as Stars. Stop trolling and trying to put words in my mouth. I never said talent was inherited!

[@susanrutherford866]

@@gerrydooley951 what a terrible thing to say !!They were great in the movies they did !!

[@mikeboone4425]

It just doesn't get any better than this interview. Happy Trails

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Mike. Happy Trails to you, too.

[@kamuelalee]

Wow, two of my favorite actors as a kid. Chris and Patrick are two cool dudes...a lot like their fathers.

[@joeymccoy4615]

Wow Chris looks so much like his dad that it's spooky. Big Jake is one of my favorite movies of all time!

[@dougreed2257]

It's sad to see these once very handsome 2 lads looking older, but it happens to us all, but absolutely brilliant to have these sons of legends interviewed, very likeable lafs😊👍

[@Scripts360]

Thank you Rob for putting these interviews together, helping to preserve the great westerns with the people who were there.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you, Robert.

[@joelcopeland3018]

One of my favorite movies is Big Jake... Funny story, I had a production black and white signed John Wayne photo that someone had given me that I loved. As my children and now, my grandchildren came along they all saw the picture and were promised that I would whip them if John Wayne ever can on the screen and they didn't know who he was. I stand by that rules even today.

[@richb313]

Big Jake is one of my favorite movies have watched it several times hearing all the behind the scenes stuff from Patrick Wayne and Chris Mitchum is beyond entertaining but enlightening. Great job Rob.

[@suev3339]

Rob, what a fantastic interview from “two kids” of the big actors I’ve so enjoyed watching thru the years - John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Boone. Wonderful stories from Chris and Patrick by your spectacular questions.

[@davidnorris5675]

Dang, what a fantastic interview I love the movies and these behind the scenes stories

[@joansmith5870]

Great interview. Both guys look alot like their Dad's. I remember how much Robert Mitchum despised interviews . His son seems so pleasant and engaging, so different than his Dad.

[@philipkozakjr7538]

All those movies, especially Big Jake are my favorites. Love the John Wayne westerns. Best to you guys.

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

WE need people like Duke and R Mitchum seconded to every city. No nonsense men who got the job done and were not afraid of being unpopular. Modern trends and peoples demands came more than second to justice, and being seen to do the right thing.

[@stephenannese8228]

Just watched this, Rob.....excellent interview,....It was great seeing these two together and telling (Big Jake) stories and you were all going to watch it right there on the big screen,....I remember my older brother took me and our middle brother to watch it at our local drive-in back in summer of 1971-72,..great movie/great memories.,...when we got our next pet dog, I wanted to name it "Dog"....(😂)...!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Stephen. BIG JAKE is still really good. Going to the drive-in, too. Wow, I miss that! Makes me realize how lucky we were.

[@terryherrera9054]

Big Jake is just one of my favorite John Wayne movies. I love all his movies and I also loved Robert Mitchum . Their both great actors and will always be two of Hollywood's Legends. 🇺🇸👍👌

[@Fishhunter007]

Loved Big Jake. Watched it over and over again.

[@kenhurley4441]

Robby (when Rob was a little boy) whatcha gonna do when you grow up? Answer,,,, I'm never growing up cause I'm gonna reminisce with my friends about old cowboy movies! Great job Rob!❤

[@AWordonWesterns]

You caught me, Ken. My secret is out.

[@kenhurley4441]

@@AWordonWesterns I'm gonna try to make it out to California this summer. I've gotta meet you! I look forward to every Sunday morning!

[@robr1656]

Love this! Thanks much for what you do Rob

[@mattpastell3728]

I loved Patrick and Chris in The Duke’s movies.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

Rob what a great time you had with Patrick and Christopher!!! Met both of them last year!!!

[@texasjetman]

Great interview Rob. Two Big Names that we all truly admire and appreciate them sharing personal views. Well done.

[@alvilla9659]

Very enjoyable. Thank you Rob.

[@ericthered760]

Great interview, Rob. Lots of interesting anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories that I love to hear on your channel. Can't get over how much the two sons resemble their dads.

[@jerryconnos6112]

John wayne and Robert Mitchell are legend to me . I love western movie and I am a very big western fan .

[@wadetaylor1299]

Great interview Rob . My favorite childhood movie new all the words love all these guys

[@nealhathaway2004]

Great show. Appreciate you guys very much.

[@jimross7648]

Another great talk about their experiences as actors and sons both on film and real life. The only thing missing was a campfire and a libation or two. This episode was truly a chatting among friends, masquerading as an interview. So it worked so well. Enjoyed this a lot.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim. I've always said that I don't do Q&As or typical interviews. We had the libations in my hotel room BEFORE the on stage conversation. Hmmmm.

[@rockeerockey6941]

Super great interview Mr. Word, I very much enjoy these.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Double R

[@dalehughes2482]

They look just like their Daddy's

[@scottjackson1420]

Can I learn about Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger? I wonder what Patrick thinks of that one. I love both Patrick and Chris. They're both treasures.

[@mrDCunningham]

This is excellent. Thank you 👍🏼😎

[@barbararustici574]

Grazie Mr Word, per cortesia ringrazi anche suoi grandiosi ospiti, è sempre un gran piacere rivederli e ascoltarli ancora. Grazie a tutti voi👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨🌹

[@ronevans852]

Wow, it was so nice too see those two guys together.

[@LuisReyes-bu4xb]

Great Interview with both. Enjoyed being there as well. Your the best Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Luis. Always nice to see you. Looking forward to your show at The Autry.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks again Rob for sharing the memories, also for having the sons of 2 great legends

[@toinimoore3463]

What a Extremely Special Interview You Just have hit Platutuim with this Our family has been watching these and come on Grit or Circle it’s just wonderful!! Thank You 🙏

[@russell3380]

Outstanding interview with outstanding people. thank you very much, loved it.

[@garyolivier792]

WOW just keep getting better Rob !! Thank you so much! I can't wait fir the next ones!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Gary. Our new one dropped this morning. Enjoy!

[@garyolivier792]

@@AWordonWesterns Fantastic !! Thank you !!

[@KeithSpinneyMusic]

Many people forget that John Wayne produced the 1954 film "Track The Cat" starring Robert Mitchum. Duke and Robert went way back.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Keith. With director William Wellman.

[@tombankwel4822]

Big jake, great picture, i have it on dvd and also the sound track great soundtrack, great interview with two great actors, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor from tom your friend always 🤩

[@MTknitter22]

So funny how Pat admits about his career, “yeah nepotism works every time!” 😂😂😂😂😂. Lol

[@desertfox3860]

That was fun! Thanks Rob!

[@cdfreester]

Fun stuff! In fact, I caught Big Jake on TV tonight on the Circle digital over-the-air channel. One of my top 5 favorite John Wayne westerns to watch because it is just so fun. Chris Mitchum looks SO much like his dad now, way more than in the 70's. And El Dorado is my favorite of the Howard Hawks trilogy of similar movies, mainly due to the talents of Robert Mitchum and James Caan. Thanks, Rob, for sharing this interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

You bet, cd. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@michaelpower4372]

Eldorado. Like the part were Mr John Wayne said to Mr Kevin McDonald. Any more questions you want to ask. The best about Eldorado there was no lovly dovy in that film just action.

[@johnwesley8327]

Another great interview with two great people. I understand that Patrick is having health issues, prayers to him and the Wayne family. Thanks again Rob.

[@marshasullivan4074]

Wonderful to see these two. Frightening how much Chris looks his father. What a hunk !!

[@gerrydooley951]

not really, his other son Jim was a dead ringer for his father

[@raymondstrehl3679]

Thanks a million Rob great to see these Guys They broke the molds with their dads 🤗

[@alanlutz8373]

Hot damn... Thank you Thank you thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed it. Its sad that we'll never have that level of class in the movies, or anywhere for that fact, ever again. Our young people have no idea what they're missing out on.

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the Video! Long live Lone Pine!

[@waynewilson2365]

What a great interview! Big Jake is one of a handful of movies I have to stop and watch whenever it's on TV. I've probably watched it over 50 times and will watch it 50 more if I have the chance. I seem to catch something I missed before with each viewing. I think Richard Boone gave one of his best performances in this movie and the Duke was in top form.

[@ScotWalt858]

Awesome!!

[@ericteneyck8691]

Great interview! My favorite of the three was always El Dorado also, followed by Rio Lobo which was just different enough to not be an obvious copy of the other 2. Rio Lobo also had Jack Elam who was great in it.

[@wiseguymaybe]

Hmmmm....so you didn't let us watch Big Jake with you. Thanks a lot, Rob 🤠😜😜 Great interview though. To tell you the truth I wanted it to keep going, looks like you guys were having l fun.

[@williammitchell4417]

Maureen was incredible. The perfect pick for casting her as Martha in Big Jake. Maureen had great films with the Duke.

[@garydavidson1970]

What an enjoyable interview between these two. Thanks, Rob. Love your outfit!

[@Agislife1960]

I think that Patrick was drinking a little bit before this interview, but these guys will always be legends of the big screen

[@AWordonWesterns]

Well, Ag, we did stop in my room for a little toddy before the interview. Maybe I kept the boys there too long. Great stories in the room, too!

[@slick-px4pq]

I once owned a Winchester carbine that had been in Michael Wayne's collection. It was a 1892 takedown that had been converted to 357 magnum.

[@tomjones2348]

These interviews are classics in the making. Being 66 myself, I have a deep connection to these films like every kid on my block did back then. Young people today don't live in a world were the standards of manhood are on the big screen.

[@henrygonzalez8793]

Wow, what a great interview & what great memories these guys had to share. Rob, you outdid yourself with this one - many thanks !!

[@AceMoonshot]

JW throwing that line back at RB was so classic... "And now you understand. Anything goes wrong, anything at all... your fault, my fault, nobody's fault... it won't matter - I'm gonna blow your head off. No matter what else happens, no matter who gets killed, I'm gonna blow your head off." What a great pair to interview together.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Ace. Sure was interesting for me and.....fun.

[@edwardpike3386]

Excellent sitdown Eob. They can play off of each other.