Clint Walker Interview Part 1

Clint shares how he got his start in showbiz in an interview of "The Lonely Gunfighter: The Legacy of Cheyenne" Part 1

[@Japheth19]

Anybody else thing that young Clint Walker would make an awesome Superman?

[@ianmangham4570]

The best superman ever

[@coachAnita1]

Yes he would have

[@LindaLClark-mi8px]

Yes he would have been a great one to play Superman R.I.P. Clint Walker see you in Heaven 🙏🙌💯

[@davidkennedy8929]

@@LindaLClark-mi8pxare you sure that’s where you are going!

[@lillianflorence6056]

Dead

[@KarenB-um1by]

Clint Walker was a true American icon. Love the Cheyenne program. We had real heroes in those days. No one was accused of 'toxic masculinity'. Hope he is in heaven riding the trails.

[@coachAnita1]

He had gorgeous blue eyes

[@ronaldkristensen3038]

Clint Walker will never be forgotten !.

[@mysticpluck8]

I love this interview. He is such a great man. A man who walks his talk, and that's for sure! They broke the mold on this one. We could use more men like Clint.

[@waynewilliams8554]

And humble as well

[@rayjohnson7881]

AS PRESIDENT. A MAN.

[@frerikslaw]

Why can't we get someone like Clint Walker for president instead of this rolling tragedy known as Joe Biden

[@CarlosMedina-hx7ie]

Clint Walker was a blue collar actor, but a quiet quality in his acting career. Very under played. He had class and dignity. 😎

[@melinda6024]

every one has a "type" of man they are attracted to. Clint Walker is my type...definately! I remember watching his movies with my mom and she adored Clint too.

[@Fabsurf101]

I remember I was watching Cheyenne and Clint Walker was made me admire his gentle nature even though he was such a muscular man.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

GIANT star in his day. Humble and thankful for his success and those that guided him. True gentleman.

[@sandraatkins2539]

He was big, but he didn't look monster-like, similar to the high profile men who take steroids. They look awful. Mr. Walker looks Natura. RIH Mr. Clint Walker. We love and miss you.

[@Polyphemus47]

The definition of 'masculinity' in any dictionary should be two words: Clint Walker

[@ianmangham4570]

Ian Mangham

[@MrSapplease]

Clint in his heyday was a'man's man!'. Today's 'so called' stars pale by comparison.

[@attiylanen]

man's man? Ha! Gayyyy! 😂 Nah, he was a manly man. Not like these androgynous of today.

[@richardlove4287]

Yes he didn’t ware as much makeup as the rest of the men.

[@tommymichaelsongblancato9572]

You're perfectly right, o breather!🤺👁️💓💪🌈🤴

[@tommymichaelsongblancato9572]

Clint always ruled the Clit!👸🦸💃👌

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

One of the best to play a cowboy

[@paulywally1957]

Wow Clint is the real deal he is truly a man's man he is well let's just say they don't make him like this anymore.. humble yet strong.. when I saw him and heard him I thought I was hearing Fes Parker you know Daniel Boone sounded so much like him even look like him. And I realize no this is a completely different actor and I really love this Cheyenne it's a great series I just discovered and I was born in 57... And he was basically discovered about that time I guess.. it's amazing is that he lived after his terrible accident with his skiing piercing his heart..! I pray that he is in heaven and enjoying the presence of the Lord.

[@almagore1]

What a man! I'm 69 y/o and watched him when I was a boy. I loved his work on TV and now seeing him talking for real I can see what a humble, straight shooter (that's "honest" to the younger crowd) and good man he was in real life.

[@alkeyramckinney9053]

Alberta Nygren

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[@smokinstacy8444]

Albert Nygren and she is

[@sec9788]

Was good in The Dirty Dozen (1967). Great flick!

[@jeremiahgazsi8579]

This guy was HUGE! Not just tall, but even by today’s standards he was built like a brick sh**house!

[@paulgentile1024]

actors were in better shape back the day.. just stronger..no roids

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

A 'True' Hero...A true Legend...Thank you Sir. R.I.P. Clint.

[@bentleycresta]

Cheyenne was always my childhood hero. An amazing man who encompasses film fame with humility. I hope that Cheyenne and Maverick will live forever. It may seem like living in the past, but to me the past was better than today - a different sense of values.

[@nicksartiano7176]

Clint was a great man who led a truly full life. RIP.

[@Riogi]

I agree with you. I wasn't there, but I prefer the shows and films from the past.

[@j.corona8118]

A human in Hollywood who cared about his horse.

[@bernadettellincoln3187]

Glad you did this interview, this man was a humble, sweet, hard working, kind man. He doesn't mention it, but he quit school to work, and has been working for many years. Clint Walker was the real deal and very much a Hero, a Hero that we could use in todays world. Feel blessed that he was a part of my youth, then into my adult life. Remarkable man.

[@shizuehicks7442]

What a remarkable story about changing Cecil B. DeMille's secretary's flat tire. Looks to spare, beautiful voice, and a good samaritan to boot. Must have made the best impression on the producer of The Ten Commandments. Sometimes you just have to wonder if there is a "guiding hand" in some of what happens around us and to us. Being a good-hearted, down-to-earth gentleman doesn't hurt, either. Clint Walker, we all love you!

[@alkeyramckinney9053]

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[@glorygracek.1841]

Sad part was, he was supposed to get a speaking part on the 10 commandments, but the director said when he stood him next to every else to try a scene or something like that, he is quoted at say Mr. Walker made everyone look like stumps. Which personally I don't think was a good enough reason to demote someone just because they are tall? But egos probably got in the way there. Mr. Walker and Arness would have been awesome in a movie together. Sadly that never happened.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@glorygracek.1841 No less than David O. Selznick worried about Ingrid Bergman being too tall, especially seen with children. Well... who's to argue?

[@gilbertdare5921]

My favorite cowboy hero! I'd like to see the episode, again, where he sang and played guitar. Did both quite well! Just watched him singing on an old Jack Benny Program.

[@jdupree4016]

Rest in Peace, Clint Walker... Thanks for the great memories!

[@Doretha1954]

Great interview...all I can say is, God bless Van Johnson for giving Clint Walker his break, and God bless Clint for giving us Cheyenne!!! Finest cowboy ever to grace the screen...

[@kayleensypin9346]

It is very sad and heartbreaking to hear the news of Clint Walker's passing. May his soul rest in peace.

[@LindaLClark-mi8px]

AMEN & AMEN 🙏🙌💯

[@darleneharris5157]

He was such a beautiful and a great actor!! What a tall, big handsome man!! R.I.P. Clint 💖.

[@walterbatch5296]

A MODEST AND TRULY HONEST REFLECTION OF THE ACTOR WHO GAVE US GREAT PLEASURE THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER. LOST TO US BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN, R.I.P CLINT.

[@CharlesHenrySanson]

Is this a nice guy, or what? The story is that he used to hunt squirrels at my grandpa Guthries at Girard Illinois, He was from Alton , Illinois

[@alistairchallis8041]

They have been re-running the Cheyenne series recently and I have really enjoyed following it, born in the 60s it's the first time I have watched it, Clint really played the part brilliantly they definitely picked the right person to play Cheyenne. He really came over as an intelligent gentle giant, he was a great character, and the show had many fantastic stories. I was also saddened to hear he has now also passed on in 2018 aged 90

[@morenofranco9235]

I loved Clint Walkers Cheyenne when I was a kid. 60 Years ago. Still my school-boy hero.

[@theseventhsojourner1413]

He looks and sounds great. Still very sharp and well spoken. Thanks for posting this interview. Cheyenne remains my favorite western television series because of Clint.

[@myonlyfriendtheend4958]

Rest In Peace you beautiful man he lived to 90

[@WealthyHomeless]

even after piercing is heart in an accident

[@lorainelewis4776]

Lorraine Lewis 3/28/21What a hunk I watched him from the first day of Cheyenne that he had I could’ve watched him forever. What a guy. Why can’t they make men like that today

[@geralddecaire6164]

That secretary story leads one to believe that some things are just meant to be. Meeting Cecil B DeMille's secretary on a highway in a city as big as Los Angeles and just before his life changing interview is incredible.

[@sketchartist1964]

Gotta admire his humility!

[@aaronlane8405]

Clint Walker would have made a perfect Superman. He had the looks, build and personality.

[@Jay-nq2jl]

How could a gent that handsome not get famous…gentle giant and a great soul RIP

[@nicholasjanke3476]

Well he never found 'the role' to put him on superstardom. Also with big guys years ago stardom options were limited-Samson, Hercules, Tarzan-and that was it! Victor Mature, Steve Reeves, Reg Park all found that one magic part that put them on superstardom put alas Clint Walker never found it in his own career. So he remained a famous character actor.

[@deborahtellerscott6304]

@@nicholasjanke3476 Another factor is that Clint Walker was not willing to do anything and everything just to get ahead in Hollywood; he never compromised his core values. Plus, he had poor representation from "one of Hollywood's most famous agents," and was taken advantage of by the studios because he was really too much of a gentleman for superstardom in the cutthroat business of filmmaking. Never mind, he left a legacy that most actors of his generation can't begin to match.

[@kimmyt3smv]

I've always loved Clint Walker...such a kind soul. The dirty dozen is one of my favorite movies, he was great in that!

[@angelotero7729]

looks like he was blessed with great genetics just look at that great set of hair for his age

[@Melinda8162]

Just saying that! And, still dark color!

[@alexc267]

A true leader and gentlemen, I hope he knew how much he was loved by us. God bless Clint Walker.

[@suesmith6770]

In a vintage magazine from the fifties an interviewer remarked on Clint honesty , regardless of what studio publicity wanted he told the truth . He was a down to earth man who never thought of himself as more important than anyone else . At least through many magazine interviews from that time you get a good idea of what kind of man he was . A kind gentle , intelligent man ahead of his time . He was right about food , exercise , being overworked and under rested . I’d have loved to meet him . For those of us who had less than pleasant childhood makes me wish he was my dad . Bless you Clint

[@GlovesupSwampy]

looks like he never lost a hair on his head like most guys - even at that age, lucky guy!

[@robertcolfack26]

Clint Walker was one of the best built actors of his era and he was good looking guy and a great actor.....

[@RayBecker]

This guy was truly Special. He was bigger than the Duke in stature and had this calm almost damned-sure, I'm a huge man, don't mess with me way of carrying himself. I loved him as Posey in Dirty Dozen I believe. Merchant Marine during WWII. They don't make them like this guy anymore. Great interview and an even greater subject. RIP Clint. Your Legacy is well intact.

[@nerblebun]

Damn, the man looks great for 82 years old.

[@gwendolynjackson7828]

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[@Melinda8162]

82? WoW, and still has dark hair! Like Ronnie Reagan!

[@bewiseasowls]

This is a most admirable and genuine man who is truly worthy of all he is!

[@silvertheowdude]

clint walker a true american legend god bless you clint

[@rocr62]

We need more role models like him on television instead of the dolts they have now.

[@Melinda8162]

LOL, KEEP wishing. They don't exist! All ho chasers and dope addicts, who think after one movie they're 'all that'!!!;;;

[@rocr62]

@@Melinda8162 yup. I agree and see the truth in your comment. Hollywood destroyed the masculine male archetype that resonated with young boys and replaced it with a parade of impotent dolts (homer simpson, al bundy, tim taylor, ...). I raised two boys without a television in the house because I didn't want them to be influenced by that garbage. The irony is that our daughters will lose the vote in this century because of the destruction of the strong male in our society. That is a supreme bummer.

[@j-blechevallier1575]

Just downright awesome Stud; masculinity is the hope we have for tomorrow….a real hero; manly, but polite, strong, and gentle…no sissy crap that we have today….he loves his 🥜 nuts, and does not let anyone crack ‘em

[@markfarr2514]

How great is this, a wonderful humble man, a great actor, loved everything I watched him in, admired him always, god bless. 😊

[@brindow1]

Dont disagree with that. I'm 61 now and Clint Walker was my favourite hero in the 50s. Cheyenne Bodie was the man !

[@markusbourne7699]

He still had a good voice. Seems like a pretty genuine guy. Didn't seem to change much from his younger character.

[@RichardWright142]

I so wanted to meet Clint but never got the chance. A true, honest, loyal, and respectful man. Just one more example of the greatest generation...

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

DAMMMMMMM Walker was a FANTASTIC example of a true, ridiculously handsome, stereotypical "He-Man". Time, though, is the ULTIMATE cruelty. What it does to us is absolutely tragic!!

[@garygilligan3594]

I always missed not seeing Clint Walker in more movies & TV. He was one of my all-time favorite actors on TV westerns, and he's held in high esteem. Other favorites include Steve McQueen & Dan Blocker. Johnny Crawford was also a favorite, and he was in Army Basic at Ft Ord, CA at the same time as I was, although I never got to meet him. It's sad that Chuck Connors is no longer with us, along with McQueen & Blocker. All good men. Thanks to Mr Walker for doing an interview. Made my day!!

[@jamescurly6153]

They are all gone. Riding off into the sunset. I'm 54 and grew up watching Clint on TV as Cheyanne. Among other role's in many films. A gentle giant and a truly good man. The days of the silver screen are gone. God bless you Clint god bless all of them. The gave us hero's and taught us right from wrong. A simplar time. In many ways a better time. At least in my opinion.

[@lillianflorence6056]

Nothing worth while now, all rubbish, a lot of cowboy series in my day were taped over , never to be seen again, only people of my age remember them, ⁹

[@sec9788]

Man, are you right. I’ve started back watching old Gunsmoke’s cause I’m depressed that all the NORMAL folks are going…😢. The new shows are unwatchable!

[@montebrown9528]

Clint and James Arness owned the TV screen in those days. Westerns were king. Bigger than life.

[@lillianflorence6056]

Ty Hardin bronco lane to,

[@vivmadmaxx66]

Yes all like now watching Gunsmoke and Cheyenne

[@michaelfrost4584]

Im 63 yrs old and he his still my hero 😊

[@johnjaco5544]

What a great guy.

[@wildbillhackett]

I knew his twin sister for many years. Her son is about my age. I think that's probably her in the photo at 1:00 She was one of the nicest people I've ever known. You never saw her without a smile. She was a good artist too--a painter. Her husband ran the first health food store I ever saw. They went to my church when I was a kid, and I think Clint came a few times when visting, but I never got to see him.

[@alkeyramckinney9053]

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[@roberttrepagnier9149]

Great actor. Good guy. We need more like him.

[@paulgentile1024]

end of an era

[@lynnelipovsek5349]

The first time I saw Clint Walker on TV as his character in Cheyenne , it was my first lesson in how to appreciate this truly magnificent specimen of a man , everything about him was impressive and after all these years and looking at this life journey of his I still feel the same way, his smile, his manerisims his strength his charisma just everything about him says "Man" you can see his life long passion of acting has taken its toll but he's still a fine man no doubt ! All the best and thank you so much !!! 😑😐🤔🙂☺😊😉😆

[@Jah7878Jah]

I WATCH THIS MAN FAITHFULLY EVERY NIGHT ON THE WESTERN CHANNEL. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS WHAT SITS IN MY HEART FOR SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL. HIS WHOLE DEMEANOR JUST DOES SOMETHING TO YOU. I'VE WATCHED ALL OF HIS CHEYENNE SHOWS AT LEAST TWO OR THREE TIMES. BECAUSE I KNOW I'VE MISSED SOMETHING THE FIRST TWO TIMES. HE HAS A QUALITY ABOUT HIM THAT IS SO VERY RARE IN TODAY'S SOCIETY. IF WE ONLY HAD MEN LIKE HIMSELF WHO ARE COMPASSIONATE, STRONG, AND LOVING, I GUESS WE AS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY WOULD BE ALRIGHT. I LOVE YOU MR. WALKER, MAY THE MOST HIGH GOD HIMSELF GRANT YOU GOOD HEALTH, PEACE, AND A VERY LONG LIFE. DEBBIE C

[@dkennethcole1]

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[@ottiliawilkins1603]

Love to Mr Clint ❤ walker 😍.

[@skiprope536]

What a gentleman!

[@speedracer1945]

His meanest role was the character he played in the film White Buffalo with Charles Bronson . He never made enough films .

[@charliebrown7325]

He's my favorite movie star because of the roles he plays. Fair, even tempered, and gentle.

[@jacaranda007]

What a great guy, loved him for years ever since I was a kid, he still looks great

[@bessiemorris5282]

what a amazing story to look back on Mr walker such beautiful memories and loved how that changing that ladies tire worked out for you and you do have some beautiful blue eyes and what a beautiful horse you had you are and will always be my all time favorite cowboy hero Mr walker I love you and will always have a deep respect for you god bless you always

[@mckinleymorganfield8494]

What a great guy, humble and all man.

[@michaelmakes1225]

Let me say, when he had his chances to act outside the "box" of the signature Cheyenne Bodie role,he did well..some range shown..and to hear him speak candidly,honestly about his career is a treat ,thanks..and he enjoyed a long, rewarding life...what more could one wish for?

[@tonybullen229]

What a great guy

[@pegomyheart1]

He is just an amazing man, what a interesting life,he has led... thanks Theo..

[@geoffringham1051]

What a lovely guy. I remember watching Cheyenne in the 50's. I wanted long straight black hair like Clint had so I could flick my head back and see it all go back into place as he did after a fight LOL.

[@debco12]

There is none better than Clint Walker, both as a man and an on-screen hero. In real life, he's a man of integrity and principal. A true gentleman. On-screen, he had a presence and understated style of acting that was completely natural and believable. One of the best.

[@jamieiansmith8034]

he was better than superman he was cheyenne boldie

[@jmarcguy]

Would have been a great Superman!

[@adamnice8474]

Episodes of cheyanne

[@ghendar]

Superman, damn! That is spot ON!

[@viewingut]

Would of been the greatest one.

[@Odinn_68]

I was thinking Batman

[@fitzgeraldanthony9333]

He could have easily played Superman or Batman.

[@sec9788]

POSEY! (The Dirty Dozen, 1967). Great flick. 👍🏻

[@culturehorse]

Is there a separate link to that intro American west guitar music or an artist? Thanks Reckon he could ride stagecoach shotgun in real life :D Thanks for the upload.

[@MrCC379]

R.I.P. Samson Posey

[@aurahyel4700]

Handsome as Hell. "Intact" too.

[@gia6743]

Such a wonderful good human being who happens to be the perfect specimen of a man inside and out.

[@irishsetterarchie]

I never missed an episode of "Cheyenne". Mr. Clint Walker is such a handsome man and a true gentleman. I miss those times. Barb in Denver, CO (irish was my favorite dog!)

[@bear022013]

I have been on Earth for 65 years .....Mr.Walker is the finest gentleman whom I have met.

[@rmattingley61]

That's awesome 😊

[@MsDana-mo9fp]

My dad was 6'8" - all my life, he was thought to resemble Clint Walker and Fess Parker! My dad talked, walked, & had the same characteristics of both men.

[@henry-kv9ov]

Thank you Clint for to be a hero for many people truly a gentlemen

[@rosepandaliano907]

He Sure Would.... Big crush at age 12.... All my guys had to be Mavericks

[@avalanche9026]

What a kind person. Clem cit actor. Nonexistent in 2023 Hollyweards

[@dbcooper692]

Clint Walker lived just a few miles from me in Grass Valley CA. I never met him but he was out and about and was always very polite to us. The so-called celebrities of today are nothing like him. He was quit a snow skier and was known to sky our local mountains!

[@jessiejames7492]

wow so handsome when he was young. i think he did a shot in one of I love lucy shows..

[@LORRIEVIVALASVEGAS]

Loved the show and love Clint!

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Right place right time and humble

[@all4mePope]

Wow, he was beautiful!! RIP Mr. Walker...

[@BW-kv9wj]

Clint was cool in the Dirty Dozen.

[@ardencarpenter3157]

What a soft hearted big man

[@mickburns5546]

Spent many nights watching Clint in various westerns. RIP big fella

[@BVK6231]

He has stated in other interviews that he is one-quarter Cherokee.

[@sherrymiller2302]

Sounds like he really loved Brandy. Obviously the horse felt very comfortable with him, too....

[@k.j.g.9601]

He’s part of our better past. Reminds me of my Uncle who recently passed too. That guy was HUGE!

[@davemurrayfolksingersongwr3884]

Dave Murray The Mackem Folk Singer Brilliant interview by the big man, Clint was a true star and gentleman of film and song, love the man, I to have paid a tribute to my childhood hero by writing several songs about Clint, please feel free to have a listen on my KZbin channel , forever my hero, cheers Dave The Mackem Folk Singer

[@ianbentley7276]

lovely man.

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

He looks just a bit like an old Jerry Lewis. Could be the hair. But Clint Walker is awesome and reminds me also of Fess Parker. Both great Americans!

[@smokinstacy8444]

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[@deborahtellerscott6304]

Not seeing Jerry Lewis in him or, for that matter, Fess Parker. Clint Walker was in a category all by himself.