GUNSMOKE’s Morgan Woodward remembers Big Guns & Guest Stars! Plus Alex Cord & Bruce Boxleitner! AWOW

[@gregdavis19]

Gosh, I loved listening to Morgan and Alex, it’s hard to believe they have passed. Thank you, Rob.

[@AmericanPatriot-q6h]

Morgan Woodward is one of my favorite actors . He can act in anything and he just owns the roles. God bless you Morgan Woodward. RIP Sir.

[@kevinbarry3548]

I love that you honor these people and this era that means so much to us. And Mr. Morgan Woodward, your work is eternal!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@kevinbarry3548 thank you very much

[@McBain-qe2jh]

Such an iconic character actor. It was great to hear him speak about his experiences. He and Steve Forrest and Victor French were all great. Not to take away from Morgan at all.

[@Mike-zw7fq]

Its hard to imagine the Man behind the sunglasses breaking into a song. Ha Best Wishes from Montana! M.H

[@RyanCarroll-rx3od]

Morgan and Bruce Dern are the two best bad guys ever

[@tomcooper6108]

Morgan was always one of my favorites. Trivia: His brother was a long-time TV weatherman in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

[@karenleemallonee684]

What an amazing video! When Mr. Bruce read off the 18 character names he played on Gunsmoke, wow, so impressive!! If he didn't play a bad guy, he could of had a career as a Singing Cowboy with his Opera background. For sure he is harmonizing with the other great cowboys up in the great beyond!!! I'm so glad I didn't miss this episode today, Rob, it's fantastic! 👍👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Karen. I'm glad you didn't miss it either!

[@Paladin1873]

Bookkeeping and opera, two words I never would have associated with Morgan Woodward.

[@docbrown6550]

All great stars, another great one, Thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@Madmanmarque]

As a child of the 60's Mr. Woodward and Bruce Dern were my favorite bad guys you love to hate. A tribute to their acting.

[@rogertemple7193]

Morgan Woodward was one of my favorite film and TV actors and he still is thank you.🇺🇲📺🇺🇲

[@eileenallen1986]

Who doesn't love Morgan Woodward.to me he was just as popular as any of the big movie stars. So many are gone that I miss. My dad loved westerns and so do my sister and I. Thanks Rob.

[@BrianRidgway-u5g]

What a fine interview! Woodward was one of the greatest actors ever. He could draw a tear or make you shudder with revulsion. Loved how impeccably dressed he was, and his mind was sharp and reflective. He ranks up there with the greatest golden age actors, so thanks for sharing this four-star interview! And thanks to Bruce as well for sharing his memories!

[@ronevans852]

Morgen , was one hell of and actor, love him on gunsmoke. May he rest in peace.

[@JimWagonerRadioAwesome]

Morgan Woodward also known as one of the greatest acting teachers & coaches in Hollywood.

[@DougPoulton]

Incredible artist. My favorite character was Shotgun Gibbs. He played a crass, tough Wyoming mountain man that pushed the limits of the law right to the edge but Marshal Earp (Hugh O'Brian) always called him Mr. Gibbs and always forgave his roughness after a scolding. He appeared in 81 episodes of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.

[@jeffwilson6144]

Morgan was a great actor. His episodes of Gunsmoke are always my favorites.

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Thanks Rob for sharing this beautiful interview 👍👍.

[@efhs1970]

Rob, a great tribute to a truly great Actor! Performers like Morgan truly fleshed out great shows like Gunsmoke! Thanks for all your hard work and sharing all these great interviews!💫

[@ginnywalker184]

Loved listening to Morgan Woodward. He was a fascinating actor and so good. I believe he was in a western where he had a line stating "My valley" but I can't remember which movie that might have been. I remember a fight scene and after the fight he was not willing to give up any land and he "my valley" or something similar to that. I remember the voice more than anything because it was so powerful. Love the tribute others paid him. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@atreb56]

Thank you so much for the awesome interview of Mr. Woodward. He elevated everything that he played in.❤🤠

[@AWordonWesterns]

You bet he did!! Thanks.

[@prycerobertson4695]

I know Morg didn't mention the guy's name in your interview with him, but James Lister - who was a prominent casting director in television during that period - was probably the guy who wouldn't invite Morg to appear on Gunsmoke, although Morg showed up in that one half-hour episode (the rest of his appearances were hour length). Lister had formed a partnership with fellow casting director Lynn Stalmaster (as "Stalmaster-Lister Company") in 1958; the two went their separate ways in 1964. However, Lister remained casting director on Gunsmoke until 1966, when Pam Polifroni replaced him. (Lister died in 1969.)

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Pryce. A lot of fans were curious.

[@s.mas.w]

There is no information online listing Lister’s cause of death. He was only 42

[@prycerobertson4695]

@@s.mas.w Well, he died young.

[@lescook9021]

Never get enough of Morgan Woodward, whether on the screen or in an interview.

[@JayRuperRoe]

It's an Honor to have the Same Birthday as Morgan. Tomorrow. Thanks for this Rob, Morgans always been a favorite.

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@JayRuperRoe happy birthday 🎈🎉🎂

[@garymckee63]

The Sodbusters is one my favorite Gunsmoke episodes. Nice ending to this video with the list of episodes that Morgan was in. Thanks Rob 👍

[@bravobravoh1344]

Morgan Woodward was in a lot of shows in the 60s and 70s. Gunsmoke, Star Trek, Kung Fu. His resume was just incredible, great actor.

[@jimmiehahn4560]

Your interviews are greatly appreciated 😊

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@jimmiehahn4560 Thanks!

[@philigan2339]

A million thanks Rob.

[@terryhurlburt9113]

When Morgan Woodward appeared on my TV or the MOVIE screen, I knew that I was NOT going to see "CASPER the FRIENDLY GHOST" or one of the "APPLE DUMPLING GANG." When he was cast as a "good guy" you knew that the "bad guy" would emerge if you pushed him a little. A great talent and missed by us couch riding Cowboys. Thanks, Rob.

[@crewmax4240]

Let's not forget his recurring role of "Marvin "Punk" Anderson" on Dallas.

[@butchgeagan9768]

He was a favorite of mine, too.

[@ScotWalt858]

Thanks for sharing! Love Morgan. Fascinating interview. Loved it!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1boortzfan]

What a. Classic!

[@Billthebaker420]

I usualy end up with a recommendation on a movie I have not seen, today it's firecreek! Thanks!

[@johnfun3394]

Every time I see Morgan I say, he beat Captain Kirk in hand to hand combat, baddest bad man actor of his time.

[@prycerobertson4695]

Shotgun Gibbs filled the void left by the departure of William Tannen, who played Wyatt Earp's first (fictional) chief deputy, Hal Norton, from '56 to '58. According to Morgan Woodward - as he pointed out in your interview with him - the Gibbs character was based on one of his two guest roles in the series, a captain in the Texas Rangers.

[@marshasullivan4074]

What an amazing character on and off the screen. An opera singer who ended up in Westerns. A genuine man.

[@crowhaven200]

I miss him too.. thanks AWOW

[@maverickranger3810]

Morgan Woodward, "good" characters, "bad" characters, always rememberable, always a favorite of mine.

[@davidhileman8251]

It's ironic that Morgan Woodward would grow up in Arlington, go to Hollywood, and that his longest-running role would be on "Dallas".

[@prycerobertson4695]

You showed a picture of Morg with Hugh O'Brian from their Wyatt Earp days. I believe you had another video on your channel - this was a few years ago - with Morg reminiscing about his time playing Shotgun Gibbs on that show. I love those later episodes not just because of the Gibbs character (and of course, his mule Roscoe) but also the generic library music that was used to augment serious or lighter moments within each episode, which I think made Wyatt Earp an even better show on TV (although it had a good theme song). Morg had played a couple of different characters on that show until he got the recurring part of Shotgun Gibbs prior to the start of the fourth season. Mason Alan Dinehart was still playing Bat Masterson on the show, although Morg mistakenly pointed out that Dinehart left the show before he (Woodward) even joined. They appeared together maybe a few times during the fourth season of Wyatt Earp. Dinehart's last appearance was in the episode "Dodge is Civilized". (At that time, Gene Barry was playing Bat albeit on a different network.)

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@prycerobertson4695 Thanks, Pryce. Morgan always acknowledged the Gibbs role as his real breakthrough.

[@hiramnoone]

George Kennedy who later won an Oscar for "Cool Hand Luke" gave credit to a starring role in an episode of Gunsmoke (The Blacksmith, 1960) as the turning point in his acting career. And to director Andy V. McLaglen who thought of him for the part after seeing him in a small uncredited role on "Peter Gunn". Up to that time he'd been doing bit parts playing "the fifth bad guy through the door" as he put it. Chosen mostly for his size rather than his acting ability. It was because McLaglen saw something in him that others missed that led to gradually getting better parts after that one lead and his eventual success as an actor. For which George was forever grateful for Andy's uncommon kindness in offering an unknown bit player likely to remain so, the lead in an episode of what was then the most popular show on the telly at that time.

[@dalecomer5951]

Great comment.

[@hiramnoone]

@@dalecomer5951 Thanks, dale.

[@marbleman52]

I was always scared of him and his mean face and that scar...the stuff nightmares are made of...lol..!! And he studied Opera...I would love to see something with him singing...!!

[@richelliott9320]

I definitely remember all those episodes from 1968 on with Morgan Woodward .i remember seeing him on an xfiles episode. I didnt know his name back then but sure knew the face and voice

[@rickrose8217]

Morgan made every show he was in a better show.

[@SCD548]

❤Great Show!❤

[@crewmax4240]

While I enjoyed his western roles, his role as Boone Walton, the inveterate moonshiner, on The Waltons was very memorable.

[@richelliott9320]

Wow fire creek sounds great

[@tombankwel4822]

Morgan the best bad guy in the movies, thanks rob word of word on western thanks rob word laird of Word manor 😊😊😊thanks 😊😊😊😊

[@tombankwel4822]

Ps the movie i always remember the egg scene, holy moses, he ate so many egs 😊😊😊

[@TimothyJonSarris]

Hey Mr Word! Enjoyed this episode in particular, partly because in it Woodward, who I’ve enjoyed throughout the years, reveals that while in school he studied opera of all things. It was gratifying to know this because I always wanted to be a cowboy actor, but ended up studying and working in opera … who would have guessed that the man behind those sunglasses might have been humming Mozart’s, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO ! Happy trails Tim

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tim. Sure glad Morgan was around to share these stories with all of us.

[@TimothyJonSarris]

@@AWordonWesterns all thanks to YOU that we have them!!!

[@christhompson3750]

Morgan's brother was a weather announcer on a Tulsa TV station. He used puppets, I believe on his show.

[@leospring6264]

Men like Morgan Woodward made the 1950's and 60's the golden age of television.

[@danielthorall9759]

He did have one line in Cool Hand Luke. “Luke, fetch the rifle”. Just before he shot the turtle.

[@TimDocHarper]

A business associate and I were in LA a number of years ago and were going to dinner. He asked if he could invite an old friend he hadn't seen in a bit to join us. It was Morgan Woodward. A lovely man, he had us in stitches for hours. Very low key and not at all impressed with himself. His licence plate read: "BadGuy". 😂

[@JohnNewcomb-g9u]

Met him at DEAN SMITH John Wayne cancer fundraiser..He was very nice and accommodating in signing my two James ARNESS Autobiography.

[@fr6885]

Morgan Woodward was very good in one episode of The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.

[@kingforaday8725]

I mainly remember Morgan Woodward as Shotgun Gibbs on Life and Times of Wyatt Earp.

[@darrelljohnston8676]

What a actor..that's all I got to say about that.

[@alabamabandofbrotherscampb8777]

Miss that Gentleman 😪

[@georgeearls3338]

A great actor.

[@karltork6040]

He was fantastic on "Hill Street Blues" as Renko's Father too.

[@publiusforum]

Star Trek, too.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Yep. We did another episode where he discusses the very first Mind Meld. Thanks.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

A NICE SMALL ROLE ALSO in "The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie" (1976) by Cassavetes. A 4gotten mid 70s LA mini-masterpiece. He was a crime family boss.

[@BaumannJA]

Captain Ronald Tracey, of the USS Exeter of "Omega Glory" fame in Star Trek.

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

OH! I was hoping Mr. Woodward was still alive😢 Is that Boxleitner's voice doing the voiceover for Mr. Woodward's review or someone else? Whomever it is, it's an amazing voice!

[@AWordonWesterns]

It's Box's amazing voice. It's awesome and he should be doing lots of VO and commercials. He's just finished doing voice work for a new animated TRON series.

[@stevewixom9311]

The characters he play were always so tough mean and ornery you you couldn't wait for Matt Dillion to get there and make things right again lol He really was one fine actor.

[@MisterBourgolini]

This is what the Walking Boss from Cool Hand Luke sounded like.

[@hernandezrivas]

Punk Anderson from Dallas!!!

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

Joanne Woodward is still here ...93

[@granthampubunderground]

I hope he just misspoke. However, if Bruce Boxleitner thinks it's more important to be an impressive actor than it is to be an impressive man, that just shows how screwed up Hollywood is.

[@wiseguymaybe]

I don't mean to be disrespectful to Morgan but he stood a good 6'3, like Dick Van Dyke who use to be 6'2, now is 5'10, it looks like he shrunk as we all do when we get older. How tall was he when he did this interview? You don't have to answer as this is a personal question, but I was curious. Weelll maybe just nosy. I'll always remember when he did another western, I guess you could call it a space western, and that was Star Trek.

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@wiseguymaybe I didn’t measure him before he sat down but we all shrink as we age. Check out the photo of us all in my living room with me standing next to Jim Arness. He and I are about the same height and I’m only 10 1/2” tall!!!