What Made John Wayne, James Stewart & Henry Fonda Legends? Author Scott Eyman on 3 Hollywood Giants!

[@wesmcgee1648]

The Searchers was a masterpiece. I've seen it over and over and it just gets better. Another great one Rob.

[@dukecraig2402]

Yep. The Searchers and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance are my 2 favorite John Wayne westerns. With True Grit coming in a very close 3rd.

[@bookmouse2719]

That first clip was from the Searchers.

[@matthewnikitas8905]

Best movie ever made

[@dwightcurrie8316]

@@matthewnikitas8905 There are quite a few of those and John Wayne made a couple of them, or more, Stagecoach being one of them

[@matthewnikitas8905]

@@dwightcurrie8316 Totally agree

[@RealBigBadJohn]

Excellent, Rob.✔

[@sammychicken3457]

I absolutely lovvvvved "The Searchers. Thank you Rob.

[@arlineabdalian8974]

Excellent interview, Rob, perhaps your best. Many thanks!

[@davidschlecht3016]

Great comments on the actors and what made them a success and so relatable to their audiences.

[@SusanH4626]

Thank you Rob! I love hearing these wonderful back stories about my favorite movie genre!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Sue.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Awesome stories of 3 giants in the movie industry. Thanks for sharing.

[@daves2520]

It was a fascinating interview. I consider the 1950s one of the premier decades for American film making, especially westerns.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dave. There certainly are many 1950s western classics on both the large and small screen.

[@jessefincher]

Thank you Mr Rob for your time and effort. You are a good man.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you , JJ. Much appreciated.

[@reddeserted13]

Hank Fonda's laconic style in My Darling Clementine was revolutionary.

[@AWordonWesterns]

A classic, Red. Thanks.

[@SSKing-iy8kr]

Great perspective from an obviously observant and intelligent professional.

[@gregdavis19]

Love interviews like this. Thank you, Rob.

[@nicoletanis3703]

Thank you very much for that great interview, Rob. John Wayne, James Steward and Henry Fonda are all my favorite actors. I always enjoyed their movies.

[@lancer3412]

This guy is just a tremendous interview. I've listened to him on numerous shows and podcasts abot his books . It's not just that he has knowledge, it's how he conveys it, articulates it. A masterful raconteur, storyteller. If I see his name, I'm likely to listen. Even on book subjects that might not ordinarily interest me. That is how good an interview Scott is. In this case, it also doesn't hurt that Rob is an excellent interviewer.

[@marshasullivan4074]

Always an interesting insight by those in the know. Amazing that James Stewart used his emotions from his wartime experiences to bring reality to his characters. I'll look at his performances now with another appreciation. Thank you Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Marsha. I'm sure you'll be amazed.

[@waynestevenson9613]

The three greatest male actors ever!

[@aimeekubik8803]

I disagree. James Arness, who was Marshall Matt DIllon of Dodge City for twenty years on TV, should be included. Arness, in addition, was a real life hero having served and was wounded in world War 2. The Duke got a pass, never saw service, only in film. The Duke, however mentored James Arness, and had him under contract. John Wayne said, I predict he will be a big star, and so he was right. He also said to Arness, "the boys and I don't want you towering over us, make your name in TV." The Duke's regulars, such as Ward Bond, viewed Arness as a threat. So it was and history was made in the long running Gunsmoke. The Duke was generous in giving a new guy exposure, good advice, and friendship. That he, the Duke, was willing to befriend and mentor the up and coming hopefuls, speaks volumes about the man's character.

[@theheadofdaviddixon]

I really enjoyed this one. I have loved reading all of Eyman's biographies but Hank and Jim is something special. Thank you for sharing, it's much appreciated.

[@ericcrawford3453]

I like that interview very insightful, you the man Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

thanks, Eric

[@ronrobertson59]

My favorite John Wayne movie is The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Great performances from everyone with some of my favorite in it. The restaurant scene with Lee Marvin over the steak was wonderful. Thanks Rob great interview.

[@MsBenlane]

i really like hondo. was lucky to see it as a little girl in 3d.

[@derekmurray1462]

Always have been and always will be a life long Duke fan, thanks for this 👍🇮🇪

[@AWordonWesterns]

Our pleasure, Derek. Thanks. More Duke stories all month long on AWOW.

[@jimd8008]

Thank you again Rob

[@susanhoxter1566]

Wow. Another great interview. Thank you.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Miss Susan.

[@joeburns4294]

Another great interview! Thanks Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Joe.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

Henry Fonda and James Stewart. The Cheyenne Social Club. Great Fun Movie!

[@dougreed2257]

Great stuff Rob,very interesting indeed! 3 of the very best,arguably the 3 greatest Western stars,Wayne,Stewart,fonda,what a trio!!!

[@Labor_Jones]

Morning Rob... back again for one of my favorite Online programming!

[@joansmith5870]

There were many great Westerners and stars but for me the most exciting aspect were the character actors that would show up in multiple Western's. My favorite's were Harry Carey Jr., Paul Fix, Royal Dano and many others. Their ability to fit in each film as a different and unique character was amazing to me.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Excellent as always Rob.

[@tonyrome5584]

Rob, thanks for another GREAT video. John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, and Henry Fonda are three of my most favorite actors of all time. All really good guys and amazing actors.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tony. I could watch their films and read about them all day long. Hey! I think I already do that!

[@pjoe1950]

Very interesting. I always look forward to Sundays so that I can see a new episode of Wow.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad to hear it, steve. Thanks.

[@bumper2633]

Great interview! Thank you.

[@tiberiustavares2734]

I enjoyed very much the little bits of information about these three Giants I grew up with. Thank you Mr. Word!

[@AWordonWesterns]

You bet, TT. Thanks.

[@efhs1970]

Rob, please bring him back again and again! Terrific episode! Thanks for sharing!💫

[@AWordonWesterns]

I'll try, Larry. Thanks.

[@efhs1970]

@@AWordonWesterns I appreciate all that you do! Great memories revisited! God bless you!

[@jimross7648]

I remember seeing the shorter cuts in earlier episodes. This is a way more effective use of Scott Eyman's insightful commentary about these three actors. All stars, all legends, whose great movie performances still have an effect on those lucky enough to see them on the big screen. Scott Eyman's courses in film history at the University of Miami must be amazing to take. He is truly knowledgeable, and able to effective communicate that knowledge as few can. I hope you can arrange another long format interview with him for this channel. I'm sure there is a deep well of information that you both could explore and create a few more stellar episodes

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim. I hope to have Scott return.

[@williamaustin1]

Great. Three of my favorite old time actors. Excellent interview.

[@mattpastell3728]

A great subject for an interview! And you were right he had an incredible voice!

[@richb313]

Thanks Rob great background info on three of my absolute favorite actors in Westerns or just movies in general.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, rich.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

What a treat and I am 100% for you using the whole month to honor John Wayne. I would hate to think of a world without him so I'm glad that he didn't end up as something or someone else. I have to agree with you Rob that this man has a perfect, "Radio" voice. Thanks again friend. I enjoyed the Stewart and Fonda parts too and as your headline claims these men were legends.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne

[@ronevans852]

Oh wow, they were some of the best actor ever, sadly they will be miss so much. Love all their movie.

[@russelldrey8678]

James Stewart was like Fred Macmurry. They both could do comedy, westerns, drama. Whatever the role it was done well.

[@IncogNito-gg6uh]

That's cool you thought of MacMurray!

[@bluetickfreddy101]

Good Ole Days Thx

[@jetgold]

More excellent content sir. 👍

[@debbiekennedy4500]

Debbie. CAVALRY Patrol Troops- Thunder storm Due! SHE wore Yellow Ribbon- Stunning Scene. Jack Money Concensus 💰 said To Winnie Roll Them! Horsemanship-disaplin-Precision Brilliant 😊❤.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Man I really love your interviews. You always do such a great job!! Thanks, Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

thank you so much, Steve

[@jowalnut8822]

i've already seen the henry fonda and jimmy stewart but thanks for the insightful john wayne part.

[@mikerobertson4041]

John Wayne most certainly should have won an Oscar for The Searchers. I know nothing about these things, but that just my opinion.

[@evaldobraz1540]

Great actors!

[@edwardpike3386]

Many WOW Watchers like like me like anything western but I think that most of us love these interviews. It doesn't have to be a star like Scott but anyone who can talk about the people that we watched as we were growing up.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Ed. Share them with your friends. We need to keep the western heritage front and center!

[@debbiekennedy4500]

Hi Rob. Debbie. Londoner. I Have My "Stagecoach" Gold Handeld Anniversary MUG. I born 1937.First Western Age 7.!! Still Hooked- Now 87yr.Your Taking MY Language. Especially The Searchers &Monument Valley..Got Jimmy Stewart Book. Ect.. Yes- I MET Fess Parker for Davy Crockett. 1957! 😊❤.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Sounds like you're sipping in style, debbie. Thanks.

[@quadsman11]

As usual, the ultimate Word ! Great guest, with amazing insight, and perspective on your selected actors Rob ! As always, more please ! Can't wait for next week's edition of, A Word on Westerns Rob !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, quad. I'll be posting the rest, and final portion, of my zoom with Nehemiah Persoff this Sunday. I was certainly lucky to get that interview and he really enjoyed the positive response the first episode got. And, of course, the boost in book sales. What a talent!!

[@thedoxinator3934]

🤠 Rob, love your backstory interviews…..

[@debrazielke1702]

Great interview Rob. I’ll need to check out his books. Thanks

[@AWordonWesterns]

They're all good, Deb

[@charlestidwell5361]

John Wayne should have won an Oscar for his performance in The Searchers.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Agreed!

[@matthewnikitas8905]

And Man Who Shot Liberty Valance too,

[@hiramnoone]

By 1956 when The Searchers was made, the public was already seeing a plethora of Westerns (some good, some not so much) on television. And maybe the genre was suffering the early stages of the over exposure that to some extent led to a decline in the popularity of the genre on film during, and certainly after the political watershed of the Vietnam war. Only how anyone could ignore such a masterpiece as The Searchers is still hard to fathom. It is by far and will certainly remain among a handful of truly great films destined to outlive us all as classics for centuries to come. And thus, John Wayne and his essential collaboration with Ford *and* Hawks, are destined to remain monuments of American art for as long as there are people on this planet to appreciate them.

[@suev3339]

Great interview Rob. Three is the greats. John Wayne was the best… he wouldn’t have fit anything but leading man. The Searchers was very contemplative film. James Stewart was so good and loved the Winchester 73. He was a leader in pay for the actors. Both were leaders in their own way knowing what they wanted. Henry Fonda wasn’t as fond of as an actor, tho exceptional in some.

[@Valor_73737]

I always admired Jimmy Stewart because of how well he sat a horse. One of the very best!

[@andymckane7271]

Superb interview! New insight on "Hank" and "Jim," too. (Previously, I read somewhere years ago that "James" Stewart never liked being called "Jimmy" Stewart. I don't know whether or not that's true, but your writer friend--who seems to really know what he's talking about on all three male actors here--titled his book "Hank and Jim." This appears to indicate, at least to me, that to his friends James Stewart may have been known as "Jim Stewart." Excellent interview of a man who obviously knows his subjects and what he is talking about.) Thank you both very much!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks again, Andy.

[@markmortensen4341]

This was a totally awesome video. The insight was some of the best I've heard on here. Thank you‼️

[@nicoletanis3703]

Every time I saw Fonda in Sergio Leone movie and heard the music, I got goose bop. I specially love the fact each actor got their own music. Claudia Cardinale, Henri Fonda, Charles Bronson and Jason Robards all of them got a specific song. That movie played in France theater for two years nonstop. The only employee in France who was unhappy was the one to rewind the movie every time. There wasn't any DVD yet. Technology is really a wonderful thing. Some people called that movie a Western Opera. The power to focus played a very important part in that film.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Nicole. I first saw it in France, too. Paris 1969. The FULL version which wasn't shown in the US until it aired on TV.

[@katherinehayes9110]

I know I will enjoy these posts in May on John Wayne

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, kat.

[@katherinehayes9110]

@@AWordonWesterns no thank you I really enjoy all your posts.these cowboys were our heroes and Lord knows we need them today especially!! I grew up watching all of them especially John Wayne!! ❤

[@Hanks1938ELKnucklehead]

I could have watched an hour of that!

[@mobileshop7176]

I am feel happy to see you and your program a gain my dear Mr word ٠٠

[@fireprogram]

That was very insightful. Thank you.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@davidfreeman2883]

Love A Word on Wayne month and love Scott Eyman's books!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, David. We've got some treats lined up for you this month. And other months, too, of course.

[@daneriksson8947]

Another great interview, thanks Rob This channel has quickly become my favorite channel on YT. Thanks again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dan. Hope you're sharing my shows with your friends.

[@daneriksson8947]

@@AWordonWesterns I certainly do, especially the younger generation. Kind regards/Dan

[@OdeeOz]

*All those timeless and Great clips, and insights just keep rolling in. Thanks RJ, & RW for keeping AWOW a successful Memory Lane.* I rate you and yours 5⭐ But, let's not forget that Clint Walker and I Share a May birthday too. 👍👍

[@stewartlone3445]

Interesting, informative, eloquent and enjoyable (a description which fits virtually every video from AWOW).

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Stewart

[@wiseguymaybe]

Loved Jimmy Stewart roles. It's A Wonderful Life's, George Bailey was a character which was also offered to my favorite TV Dad Fred MacMurry, is my favorite seasonal holiday movie. His performance in Winchester 73 was also incredible, and the actors that surrounded him makes it probably one of the best acted western movies of all time. I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan all the way. To me probably the most memorable John Wayne movies are John Ford's Stage Coach, Red River and Hondo as directed by John Farrow, because of the camaera coming into a close up shot of John Waynes rugged face as you the audience are introduced to his characters. Masterful!! Speaking of close up shots Sergio Leone one upped Ford with his swing around from behind to the front close up shot of Henry Fonda's villainous Frank, {the man with no last name}😁 is hard to compete with, but can be mimicked. Out of all these directors, including the imaginary camera work of John Ford, Sergio took mastery of the western genre like no other film maker in my opinion. Imagine Sergio Leone directed a western movie with John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda and Gary Cooper in an alternate universe. All though I think I heard some where that Wayne wouldn't do a Leone western, he just does American westerns, still this is an alternate universe I'm talking about. 😉 Thank you so much for this very interesting upload Rob. I would love to read Mr. Eyman's book, very intelligent man.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, larry. Interesting thoughts about Leone. I know you'll enjoy reading Scott's books, too.

[@grahamhill6340]

Another good interview with Rob asking the right questions... Scott Eyman is a good author who does his research. Of course when you talk about actors and about their movies it's really all subjective. I've been around actors all my life and for so many of them acting hides the real person they are. It took James Stewart a long time before he worked with Wayne on THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALENCE, and even then they were really too old for their parts... and then finally on THE SHOOTIST they were exactly the right age for their parts. As for Hank Fonda, he had more than his share of iconic roles, but never the stardom and money that Wayne and Stewart enjoyed. Again, its all subjective, each of us has our own interpretation of what their performances mean to us. Of course the common denominator for all three was John Ford, a great director but a lousy mean spirited bully who said he would have traded all of his HOLLYWOOD fame for a naval career, and who never made anything like the money his stars did. Another thing the threesome and Ford have in common is HOW THE WEST WAS WON, Wayne and Ford worked together on their segment of the picture, and Stewart had another old grouch Henry Hathaway directing him in his. My uncle who was assistant studio manager of MGM's British studio took me and my parents to see it when it had its world premiere at the Casino Cinerama theatre in London... that's right, a big over-budget epic western had its world premiere in Britain of all places. My uncle said MGM was nervous about promoting the film as they had run out of money on it, hence the finale of modern-day America was literally taken from the earlier film THIS IS CINERAMA. When the studio heard about the great London opening and its positive critic reviews they were confident to borrow more money for a big ad campaign here.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Graham. Yes, HTWWW turned into a major hit and moneymaker for MGM. I remember sitting through it a second time so I could sit in the front row during the buffalo stampede. It wasn't as effective as sitting further back. Oh, well. What's a cowboy kid gonna do?

[@brutus4013]

My favourite James Stewart western scene is from Bend of the River when he’s been betrayed , wounded and about to be left behind by Arthur Kennedy and his fellow traitors. After Kennedy says I’ll be seeing you Glyn , Stewart gives a hate filled , ominous reply with burning eyes , ending with you’ll be seeing me . Great scene ! If looks could kill. 😎👍🏼

[@AWordonWesterns]

Awesome scene.

[@JSB1882]

I could watch Henry Fonda in anything. Jimmy Stewart too - but I'm probably the only one in the world that thinks "It's A Wonderful Life" is mediocre. Great author in Scott Eyman. Randolph Scott is my favorite western star - I wish someone would really write a good biography on him, though I don't think his personal life was all that interesting. Great business man though.

[@mrDCunningham]

Great video Rob 👍🏻😎

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks,, David.

[@TubenIt83]

According to "Fonda: my Life" (Henry's bio), he showed up in Italy with a mustache and a beard .

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tube.

[@marknan5352]

Thanks Rob !!! Duke was the best.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

It's amazing because Fonda was a liberal Democrat and Stuart was a Republican and they got along great. I remember even in later years they spoke fondly of each other.

[@blaiseronstadt6306]

My Darling Clementine was my Favorite OK corral movie

[@Slick2462]

A WORD ON WAYNE "WOW" just when I thought word on westerns could not get any better it does! May will be a good time for me😊👍👍😊

[@AWordonWesterns]

You and me both, slick. Thanks.

[@ernestbamburg329]

Henry Fonda, @ Jason Robards,,, stole that movie, they were great!!!!

[@mark-shane]

Waiting for great guests at Gene.Autry in May. Love if you could get Bob Duvall. But hope you got great guests ...Ryan o Neal.again please

[@AWordonWesterns]

I've got the some of the "youngsters" from THE COWBOYS, Mark. Plus, Patrick Wayne and William Wellman, Jr. You're gonna have a good time. See you on the 17th.

[@markdubois3614]

Westerns are my favorite films I just watched John Fords The Three Godfathers great movie! the old westerns were amazing! the ones today cant compare to the golden age of Hollywood directors Ford and Hawks did amazing jobs with scenery and making you really feel like you are in monument valley or on the trail pushing cattle with the duke true genius. RIP Duke

[@dwightcurrie8316]

The Searchers was & is one of The Duke's Best Roles. The entire film is Top Notch But if you think The film is Dark, stay well way from the Novel, it is a whole other Kettle of fish, and Ethan in the novel is a first class Psycho SOB.

[@kyrilascully7828]

I disagree with Eyman that Jimmy Srewart could have played It's A Wonderful Life before the war. It was his wartime experiences that helped him get to the core of his character's dark side--the emotional breakdown that led him to that bridge. It was a perfect image of a man with PTSD triggered to do something to end his life.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Kyrila. I think you're correct.

[@KClouisville]

I agree...especially the scene where he prays at the bar. He'd been in a situation in real life not only flying bombing missions that a lot of guys weren't coming back from, but also, as an officer, he was writing letters back home to the loved ones of those who didn't make it back.....I have to think some of that was in his head in that scene just from the raw emotion of it. Capra was even surprised by his performance when they filmed that part.

[@williambilyeu9801]

I disagree. James Stewart played a very manipulative murderer in one of the "Thin Man" squeals before World War II. He was able to draw out the hard characterization even then.

[@toinimoore3463]

After we see so many movies of today we will see the early movies and deeply appreciate them as we get older and we see The Quiet Man now we see it There is not a movie like this! Thank Goodness they made it in color ! All of these actors were More than words can describe they knew craft well and they were Very Intelligent! Anyone who thinks they were dumb or stupid they are the idiots! Many of these actors of today don’t have the ability to carry Movies Like these !

[@Labor_Jones]

Although it was made of Pieces for another purpose... This could be one the best and most revealing shorts you've made for a Sunday morning! - m Have a Nice week, Mr. Word.

[@lescook9021]

Thank you

[@AWordonWesterns]

You're welcome, Les. Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@wmunny6799]

👏👏👏

[@MA_808]

Hello Rob, Please re-post Will Hutchins interview or please do a new one :) for his birthday May 5. Thank you!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Two Will Hutchins interviews are up in our inventory and are still, hopefully always, available. I spoke to Will the other day. He called on my birthday Monday. We Taurus' stick together. Thanks.

[@MA_808]

@@AWordonWesterns Thanks, Rob. So nice to get a personal reply from you and to hear about Will. I will look through and watch them again. And Happy Birthday to the both of you two cowboys.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

Stewart actually flew a B52 in Vietnam on a bombing mission. I believe we are better off having these actors to look up to. Their movies are still better then a lot of stuff made these days

[@barbaravickroy7563]

Hey....that was waaaay too short!!!! Well, OK....thanks for a great interview...but - Hey.....etc...

[@darylabrams2]

Great thing about old films is they had good stories behind many of them. They couldn't rely on cgi or great effects to carry the story. Too many movies today do that and have poor storytelling. I remember reading years ago that Wayne, fonda and Stewart were going to make a film together. The script kicked around Hollywood forever and never got made. Part of the problem was the actors wanted some script changes and character changes. The movie would get made eventually and was called Lonesome Dove.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Yep, Daryl, LONESOME DOVE. Hope you check out our episode about it with Suzanne de Passe on how she put the mini series together. Amazing!!

[@FiveLiver]

Jimmy Stewart had the best hat.

[@AWordonWesterns]

My Dad would say, "He wears the same damn hat." I liked that he did. Thanks, Fiver.

[@desertfox3860]

@@AWordonWesterns and, I believe he rode the same horse.

[@blaiseronstadt6306]

John Ford Helped, I liked the Cowboys, I like to see Slim Pickens

[@AWordonWesterns]

On A WORD ON WESTERNS this Sunday it's a conversation about THE COWBOYS with A Martinez (Cimarron) and Bobby Carradine (Slim)

[@blaiseronstadt6306]

@@AWordonWesterns Thank You

[@nicoletanis3703]

I hope AWOW take a look at the nice Western Sammy Davis Jr played the leading role and produced as well. I forgot the name of the Western. It was beautifully done. I wish you could add it to the collection, Rob. Please think about it. It was on KZbin some time ago.

[@AWordonWesterns]

If you remember the title, Nicole, I'll check out the rights.

[@nicoletanis3703]

@@AWordonWesterns The title is The Trackers initially released December 14, 1971. the music was performed by Archie Roach. Roger Ebert said: "The Hunting" as a title could be better. IMDb rating 6/10 about 296 votes. They gave that movie three stars.

[@obbor4]

Sometime last year I saw an episode of The John Oliver Show where he showed the iconic clip of Jimmy Stewart doing his filibuster scene at the Capitol in 'Mr. Smith Goes To Washington.' At the end of the clip, a very smug Oliver stated something to the effect of: "What a horrible actor he was. Everyone was horrible in those days." It was the last time I've ever tuned into his show. Some people's opinions are so absurd they just aren't worth another minute of your time.

[@desertfox3860]

It's great to hear the stories of these great actors. Have you come up with any interesting facts about Rod Cameron yet?

[@AWordonWesterns]

I met him but it was waaaay before we started this series of interviews. Hope to find someone who worked with him but it's getting harder and harder to find a guest.

[@williambilyeu9801]

I enjoyed the interview, Rob, but I must disagree with a few of his points. John Wayne did a great role in "The Big Trail," although he might have needed a little seasoning. Wayne also learned a lot of his later moves from working with Harry Carey (Sr. not Jr.) and admitted it in some interviews. Wayne started playing older characters in the John Ford trilogy (Fort Apache, Rio Grande, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) as well as "Red River." James Stewart played an evil, manipulative murderer in one of the "Thin Man" sequels. (I think it was "After the Thin Man" but I am not sure. Henry Fonda had played villainous roles in other westerns. There was his role in "Fort Apache" and he played a villain in a western with Stewart where they face each other in a gunfight at the end. (I think it was "Warlock" but again I am not sure.) I enjoyed the interview, as usual, but I have the little disagreement with his premise.

[@gopherstate777]

Funny, Fonda and Stewart lived together but Grant and Scott get called gay?

[@AH-yu2pi]

🤠👍🏿

[@glennso47]

Henry Fonda’s kids sure are not legends. I could live a long time without ever hearing about them.

[@Baskerville22]

The Searchers & Rio Bravo were Wayne's best Westerns. Red River ? Montgomery Clift not up to the part and story is a bit contrived. John Ireland was very good in Red River.