Bruce Davison shares Burt Lancaster's acting tips! Funny & Inspiring! ULZANA'S RAID Memories! AWOW!

[@rodrogers6895]

I will be turning 74 soon. Watching these interviews, it’s like a time capsule of my life. All the great shows, all the great stars of the “Western“ era. It’s enjoyable to hear the stories behind the shows/movies and the people who made them possible.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Rod. Glad you're enjoying them.

[@richardrosenthal9552]

Burt Lancaster is and was one of my favorite actors of all time. I watched him in movies where he was doing high drama and other films where he did comedy in his own way. He was a a swashbuckling hero and every form of western hero and a few bad guys too. I can’t remember ever disliking any movie he was in. It is always pleasure hearing about him from the people who made movies with him. Thanks Rob for another great Word on Westerns presentation.

[@AWordonWesterns]

I feel the same about Burt, Richard. Thanks.

[@constantinedragases4607]

The unforgiven is my favourite burt Lancaster Western probably the best cast to ever appear in any western.Audie Murphy performance really stands out

[@hiramnoone]

Yep. Mine too.

[@tuckhorse]

@@hiramnoone I couldn't pic my best or favorite Burt Lancaster movie. Prefer the westerns but Birdman of Alcatraz is Dorrance you're up there. And I always like when Audie Murphy is mentioned.

[@hiramnoone]

@@tuckhorse Yeah. Audie was exceptional in Unforgiven, showing more range than any of his previous films. Really rising to the demands of that film, demonstrating that when required, he could hold his own with the best. My favorite Lancaster film will always be From Here to Eternity. But really, starting with Desert Fury through, Sweet Smell of Success, Seven Days in May, The Professionals, Ulzana's Raid , Atlantic City and Field of Dreams in the latter part of his career, he never gave a bad performance.

[@jrogersdal]

Love to hear stories of Burt Lancaster, especially when they imitate him. Always funny.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Entertaining actor. Both in movies and in person.

[@Paladin1873]

Bruce missed his calling as a Hollywood fable teller. He was funny as hell.

[@er5406]

Bruce had lots of good stories and I always love to hear about Mr. Lancaster. Thanks.

[@johnwesley8327]

Very impressive, all these years later Bruce Davison not only remembers his lines from past movies, he remembers the other actors as well! Great interview Thanks Rob.

[@cathybarnard9687]

This is the best interview performance I have ever seen. I really enjoyed his impressions of Burt Lancaster and others.👍

[@jimf3932]

Wow... Amazing how so many of those actors from the era from the 30's to the 70's managed to keep such a great perspective. You can see a genuine humility and appreciation for the art and the stories they had a hand in telling. So unlike too many of today's actors. Of course, there aren't that many Westerns being filmed these days...

[@AWordonWesterns]

Well said, Jim. Thanks.

[@bluey7007]

Great interview rob..what a funny guy bruce is ..great storyteller..

[@JSB1882]

I think that has to be one of the best of WoW!! Bruce Davison is an incredible story teller!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dave.

[@robertwalker6584]

This is a fun one. Watching these have made the great old Westerns fresh again. Thank you buddy ole pal

[@desertfox3860]

Nice Rob. I'm amazed at the "stuff" you know. Great interview!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks again, Foxy.

[@joeburns4294]

Can’t get enough of these story’s and interviews. Bruce Davison is a great story teller! Nice seeing Clu Gulager again

[@evaldobraz1540]

Burt Lancaster is great in all scenes

[@GLarryB]

What a great guest !!! Funny true stories from the set and nobody could have told them better. Thanks Rob

[@philipnordin1661]

Watched Ulzana’s Raid recently, great movie and great interview.

[@AlannahRyane]

Was It online somewhere?

[@AceMoonshot]

Thank you! Bruce is one of my favorite actors. Seems to be a hell of a storyteller, too. Willard was the first movie that I watched with Bruce in it. But Short Eyes was the the role that made me remember him. He clearly was fearless in the roles that he would take. And if he took a role, he'd own it. Again, thank you.

[@NormanLedoyen]

Can not believe how energetic Bruce is. Great watching Rob. Thanks again

[@Germania72]

I remember seeing him in movies as a character actor, but I didn't know that he was the lead actor in Willard, a movie I watched when I was a child. I'm going to look for Last Summer and The Strawberry Statement. I'm on a mission to watch vintage films during this pandemic. He's hilarious. I was so entertained hearing him talk about Burt Lancaster and the other actors he had the chance to work with. His Ian McKellen's voice is on point. And the surprise I had when he said he auditioned for the role of Luke Macahan as well...Hum, I can't picture Luke being anyone else, but Bruce Boxleitner. LOL

[@takkmoran9770]

Really enjoyed seeing this again Rob! I've admired Bruce Davison's work since I saw him in "Last Summer" years ago. Great to hear his behind the scenes stories! Thanks Rob, great show!!

[@thedoxinator3934]

😷 Rob, yet another great throwback video 👍

[@hiramnoone]

"Willard". I thought it couldn't get any creepier, until Crispin Glover did the remake. Another great stuntman who worked on "Ulzana's Raid" was Dick Farnsworth who also played a Cavalry trooper killed because of Bruce's lieutenant's inexperience. Had a death scene completely cut from the picture, but referred to by Richard Jaekel's Sergeant in dialogue. Dick must have gotten tired of that because after three decades of stunt work he turned to acting and in late middle age became one of the finest and most respected character actors in the business. Bruce is a great story teller and a very funny guy. Loved it. Ooops! Was writing this while watching and as it turned out Bruce near the end wasn't remiss at all, and *did* mention Dick Farnsworth having been in UR, and with great respect. Thanks Bruce, Dick was one of my favorites. This was terrific, Rob. I think one of your best to date.

[@jaycos3]

Bruce is a Character,great story's. 👍👍👍

[@alvilla9659]

That was great storytelling and funny. Thank you Robb

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Al. Thanks.

[@jimmiemercer8930]

A Word on Westerns... Rob, you have got to get Bruce back for another interview! I could listen to him tell stories all day, the fanner 50 and practicing his quick draw brought back some great childhood memories. Thanks so very much!

[@AWordonWesterns]

I agree.

[@billsmith7255]

Once again you’ve brought so many wonderful memories back. Thank you thank you thank you. Yes I watched all of those western movies of the 50s and early 60s, Cheyenne,Bronco Lane, sugar foot, Have gun Will travel,

[@p47thunderbolt68]

Great way to spend a few interesting and fun minutes on a Sunday morning. Thanks .

[@marshaldillon4387]

A Great interview today. Thanks Rob !

[@Labor_Jones]

Nice Interview.... understated and historically important because of it.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Marvin. Were you taking notes? Gonna be a test!

[@jimross7648]

I really love how Bruce Davison tells a story. I've seen you use bits out this interview in other episodes, and enjoyed how he tells a story of something or other with great self deprecating humour. Although I first remember seeing him in Willard, it is Ulzana's Raid and his duo with Burt Lancaster in this great western that stands out to this day. The story of how he got the roll and his first two shot with Burt can be used a million times and never get old. I keep saying it, and it doesn't make any less true, another great episode.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim.

[@stevenk.1333]

Very interesting and very entertaining Rob!

[@jimd8008]

Thank you again Rob. I enjoy your programs

[@perrymalcolm3802]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great Lancaster impression n memories!

[@jeffreyoldham55]

I love how Bruce fell out-of-frame while telling the Patty Elder story.

[@AWordonWesterns]

He sure knows how to tell a story! Thanks, Jeff.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Bruce, like someone has well said; can really tell stories well. He's funny and interesting and a fine actor. Clu Gulager is awesome! He must have found the fountain of youth somewhere. Thanks Rob Word.

[@rockymarciano1203]

Great show and most enjoyable to watch .

[@waynevia6976]

Another great episode. I also liked bruce in the jan and dean story which hardly ever gets mentioned anymore. Have a great weekend.

[@jerrywormeyhicks7427]

I watched that movie as a kid, probably around 12, didn't know that was Bruce. Thanks for the info.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, wayne.

[@jimmiehahn4560]

Always love starting my week with one of your awesome videos 😊 Thank you!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Why thanks, Jimmie. Hope you have a great week!

[@azariahstonar2787]

Awesome Interview Thanks For Sharing

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jerrywormeyhicks7427]

Rob as always you brought out a guy I've watched for years but didn't realize it. Bruce was in a lot of different roles. From Westerns to X-Men is a pretty big genre leap. Good show once again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jerry.

[@gregpolutanovich1774]

Great interview! Bruce was awesome in Willard…I remember him in a t.v movie called Portrait of Grandpa..and me being an artist,I was very intrigued by it

[@patrickcosgrove886]

Great to hear the story of this excellent film. Just got the blueray.

[@timhiltonsuperstar]

He was great in the X Men movie. Top notch. I had no idea that he did so many movies and TV shows!

[@AWordonWesterns]

100s, HA. An amazingly prolific actor!

[@alswann2702]

Great impression of Burt! Loved Hec Ramsey.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me too! Thanks, Al.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Underrated prolific actor - not stopped working for over 50 years. Best work is in the 1977 film SHORT EYES.

[@wildbillstanton]

Always enjoyable watching these interviews. Mr Word your the keeper of the western flame 🔥 and I for one am mist appreciative. Thank you 👏

[@wildbillstanton]

Request : Getting an interview with William Smith IMO not only a great western bad guy but one of the all time greatest "badguys" in movie 🎦 history. Such an interesting backstory and true legend. It would be great to see you interview him

[@jimshelton1]

In 1987 I did a little background work in a couple of movies, one was "Poor Little Rich Girl" starring Farrah Fawcett. Bruce Davison was in it as well. I worked one day as a press photographer in a scene where Farrah and Kevin McCarthy are walking along the docks after her steamship voyage from Europe. I and five other "photographers" basically blinded McCarthy with our 1930's era flash cameras. There was also a scene where Farrah and Bruce are exiting the ship - walking down a ramp partially covered by an awning. They did a few practice runs of this, with a small group of extras watching nearby (well I sorta watched...kind of). During these run-throughs, a man came up to me and said: " Don't go anywhere, you're Bruce's stand-in for this shot." I said "o.k." (not really knowing what that meant at the time) and turned to see them finishing up the last run-through. Uh oh. The one thing I did notice, was Bruce kind of "swinging" on one of the poles that was holding up the awning as he walked down the ramp. The even smaller group of extras turned stand-ins were then swapped out with the actors. We did 5 or 6 run throughs while all the technical stuff was dialed in, and then we were swapped back out and they did the scene. Yes, I did "swing" on the pole too. So, I guess you could say that for 15 minutes, I was Bruce Davison. Since Richard Farnsworth was mentioned, I'll tell the one small anecdote that I have, My Father in Law was a movie stuntman/horse wrangler. His first movie was Cimarron with Richard Dix (1931) A few others that he could remember: Stablemates - Mickey Rooney & Wallace Beery (both tried to upstage the other every chance they got), Stagecoach - Indian/Trooper (1939), A Day at the Races - jockey(1937) and many more. WW2 ended his "picture" career, after that he joined the family road building business. But he did continue participating in Rodeos - cutting horse was his specialty. I asked him (this was when he was in his late 80's) what stunts he did in the movies. He said basically anything to do with horses: Falls, Running Falls, Ride Roman, Drive Stagecoaches, Wagons, Buggies, Shooting guns or bow & arrows at full gallop... and he played all nationalities-Indians, Cossacks, Mongols, whatever. He was good friends with Wild Bill Elliott. He knew Richard Farnsworth, but hadn't seen him in a very long time. So anyway, my Father in Law and Richard Farnsworth happened to be at the same rodeo/western event around 1990(ish). My FIL went up to Farnsworth and said "Diamond Dick Farnsworth." Farnsworth looked at him and immediately said: "Ed Tomei, I haven't seen you in 40 years!" By this time my FIL's hair had turned from jet black to pure white. Diamond Dick had a good memory. They talked for a while and that was about it. I'll leave the story of my FIL and his brother "stealing" Tom Mix's horse (In real life) for another day.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Those are amazing stories, Jim. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ahall1459]

Great stories...thank you

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you like them, A. Thanks.

[@duffysullivan2794]

Actors, what a group hehe. I would think all the guys and gals who worked in western films in the 1960s 70s and 80s would be clamoring to get on this show. Robs' platform is where it's at!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Duffy. Send 'em on over!

[@tombankwel4822]

Great show 🤠 western ulzana raid awsome movie Bruce is great as soldier in the us cavalry, burt is awsome and always great, love your jacket, thanks lord Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word on Westerns from your friend tom

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tom. I found that Nez Perce jacket 40 years ago at the Santa Fe Flea Market. Always were lots of goodies there.

[@tombankwel4822]

@@AWordonWesterns you must have been 10 years old you look so young today, My son Jimmi is 44 years old and he looks older than you, My son Jimmi calls me yoda, old but not obsolete

[@browningautomatic2393]

great show !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, brown.

[@jeffdunn7474]

Great video Rob! First movie i ever seen with Bruce was Jan and Dean!

[@AWordonWesterns]

I remember seeing that and really like it. DEADMAN'S CURVE 1978 with Richard Hatch as Jan.

[@Slick2462]

A great storyteller and actor. How you keep getting such great guests new and old is really amazing! Seen them on the big screen and now just being themselves is so entertaining for me and and makes my idols from my younger days just that much more admired. I always look for more from WOW.😊👍👌 Thank you Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, slick.

[@TimothyJonSarris]

Bellissima intervista 👍🐴🤣

[@AWordonWesterns]

Gracia, TJ.

[@scottlong7168]

WOW…GREAT STUFF, LEARNED A LOT of WATCHING…ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I WAS BORN IN 1973,BUT MAN I'm I EVER LEARNING AND WATCHING.GREAT SHOW ROB! HAVE THE FILM ON KINO BLU- RAY.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Excellent, Scott. Thanks.

[@hellsapoppin2048]

I really enjoy your ability to produce superior programs.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks! It's lots of fun and a labor of love. Appreciate the comment as we work hard at it.

[@kirkdenison7392]

Bruce has some great stories. Would like to see more. Also any news on doing new Cowboy Lunches at the Autry again? Really would love to come. Now that things are getting back.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Kirk. I'm meeting with the Autry this coming week to figure out when we can resume production there. Yee Ha!!

[@kirkdenison7392]

@@AWordonWesterns that’s fantastic I look forward to hearing good news.

[@walterpalmer2749]

I have this DVD, "Ulzana's Raid". Great classics are worthy of seeing again and again. "What day is it ? ........ " Wednesday" ........ "Don't look like Wednesday" (under the wagon)

[@patriciaheil6811]

That was a beautiful Burt Lancaster imitation. I've been watching Lancaster's films though I haven't found this one online yet and he is absolutely astonishingly good the whole way through his career, even his first time on film in Desert Fury. and what a gorgeous man. p.s. am I just old or does anybody else here remember seeing Davison in The Lathe of Heaven based on the work of Ursula K. Leguin? I loved that performance. Never saw Willard.

[@JMVideos7676]

Wow, what a thrill to know that Clu Gulager is still with us. Bruce Davison's acting in Ulzana's Raid was just as memorable as Burt Lancaster's. What a treat to see him telling these stories. Thanks.

[@AWordonWesterns]

It was a terrific day, Jeff. Thanks.

[@grahamhill6340]

ULZANA'S RAID was a first class gritty western with incredible stunts... Dean Smith's horse falls that catapulted him off, it looked like the "running-W" was used, either that or that was a really well trained horse. Robert Aldrich reteaming with Burt Lancaster twenty years later after APACHE and VERA CRUZ... my uncle who was assistant studio manager of MGM British, introduced me to him on the set of THE DIRTY DOZEN. He was a brilliant and very under-rated director who always made thought provoking and entertaining movies that made money. It was Lancaster and his production company that gave Aldrich his big movie directing break, having started out as an assistant director on some very impressive pictures. Rob's guest BRUCE DAVIDSON certainly knows how to entertain and keep his cowboy audience riveted that's for sure! Too bad they won't let Rob host the Oscars, because he really knows how to keep these live audience shows moving and memorable!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, thanks for the compliment, Graham. In one of our interviews, stuntman Billy Burton talks about how that fall was done. Billy's done several and I can't remember which one it was.

[@grahamhill6340]

@@AWordonWesterns Rob, it certainly looked like the "running-W" was used, but seeing as the whole picture was shot in Arizona, under supposedly AHA control, I'd say it was just a more humane variation of that notorious trick... The legendary Yakima Canutt always said if the "running-W" was performed properly it was easier on both the horse and rider, but when you see the 1936 classic Charge Of The Light Brigade, they certainly weren't doing it properly, as evidenced by the deaths of so many horses, and serious injuries to so many riders... what's more, it even looked obvious seeing the trip wires!

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

Oh My Goodness Rob, How did You get LQ to do that walk, at the end? That made the Greatest ending, You've ever done!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

That's not LQ, Carolyn. That's Bruce! He was our guest at one of the Lone Pine Film Festivals and I shot him walking the Alabama Hills and thought it would make a nice closing credits for the show. Thanks.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

@@AWordonWesterns My bad Rob. You're allowed to Scold Me when we see each other in November... LOL

[@whatinthefudge5346]

show this at the Autry!! im sure universal has it still!

[@whatinthefudge5346]

plz

[@janetholloway4972]

Clu is the greatest actor of all time, he should have won all kinds of awards!

[@waynemcauliffe2362]

He`s great so was the film

[@paulkitt2376]

Bruce has worked in nearly every genre. He made a movie called short eyes some years back a prison movie one of the best performances you are likely to see.

[@bobkohl6779]

Lancaster used to run laps at Beverly High in the 60s

[@lescook9021]

Not a bad Burt Lancaster impression

[@ChiefThundermoon]

Got to meet Clu when i was about 12 years old,grand opening of a grocery store called Best Buy Market.About 40 kids inside that store.Clu shot off his gun and said "that fly has been following me all day"40 kids with silver dollar eyes!

[@tonyhemingway7980]

I have watched, and enjoyed, a great many Burt Lancaster films and, as good as he was, it always seemed like he was over acting. His style was more in tune with stage performances than movies. It just goes to show how great a personality he had to be so believable, on film.

[@ifinallyfoundthebeef]

Wow he had a chance to work with some of the greats.

[@broadwayrealtorsbroadwaypr1175]

Word rides in again with an excellent effort. Getting to the point it would be easier to list the Western stars he hasn't interviewed. Have you had the chance to pick Kevin Costner's brain with the fair number of Westerns he has appeared in?

[@AWordonWesterns]

Would certainly like to have a conversation with Kevin. He's a wonderful director, too. I think that OPEN RANGE is one of the best westerns of the recent past.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

Hi Rob,you ever interview Sylvia Durando??? She owned the horse in Appaloosa with Marlin Brando,worked with Randoph Scott in Comanche Station 1959.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Not yet, Chief, but her name has come up in the past. Will look into it.

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

Jan & Dean😎👍✌️

[@ifinallyfoundthebeef]

I have never seen him young.

[@arnulfodelarosa9159]

¡EL ACTOR, QUE APARECE CON LA GORRA, NO ES: BRUCE DAVIDSON, SINO EL ACTOR(ya fallecido): JAN MERLIN.!

[@gregorioescanillasalas2305]

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