Rory Calhoun: From Prison to Hollywood ( Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@lorricalhoun99]

Mr. Skinner, thank you for honoring our Dad with your wonderful documentary! It was very well done. He was a very diverse actor and although many remember him as a western actor, he actually had a long and varied career. He was a wonderful dad and loved his kids very much. We miss him! Again, thank you! Lorri

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Lorri for your kind words. Your Dad gave me great pleasure watching his wonderful movies over the years. I only do videos of actors i like and your Dad (Roy Calhoun) was one of them. Thank you again Sweet Heart. Jerry

[@gmatwotimes]

What lucky kids y’all were to have him as your dad! I bet he was a great grandpa as well. I still continue to watch his movies. He will live on forever that way.🥰

[@helencoelho7734]

@@gmatwotimes He was my favourite movie star when i was a teenagers so handsome

[@dwanaatkins5916]

Rory Calhoun was a great actor. I loved his movies and TV roles. Thanks for the memories.

[@deborahcady4100]

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[@jaypalmerittas4607]

I enjoy watching this actor every evening as "The Texan" on the Grit channel. Every episode of this western series is worth watching.

[@normascheppmann452]

Rory Calhoun was a great actor....He was a natural....I am 73 and grew up watching westerns of the day, with my dad...I watched an old Zane Grey Theater, made in l956..His acting was so good and believable, that it brought tears to my eyes..

[@robertphillips3078]

Your Pop Rory Calhoun was a Sensational Actor. I ❤'ed him in Westerns. I am a Huge Western Movie Fan from Australia. Ur dad was good look'in, rugged, & smooth. Thx U 4 sharing his biography 👍👌

[@gmatwotimes]

Such a lovely story of a handsome leading man and great person. Thank you Jerry for another masterpiece!!

[@susanfox6666]

Mr. Skinner--Thank you for all the exceptional biographies you do. Always great to learn about stars we grew up watching. And you do them so well, with such class.

[@louisetyson8286]

What a Beautiful story of a Real man! I had the pleasure to meet him at a Native American Art venue near Kansas City in his later years; he was an Awesome artist as well as one of my favorite Western actors! Thank you Sir for your story of this Man!

[@shellanon4212]

Really? Western stuff?

[@norabeers3764]

I first saw Rory Calhoun in his TV series and then made it a point to watch any movie he was. He had the most beautiful eyes! I had known nothing about his personal life. Thank you making this video, I enjoyed it very much.

[@MeTreesndirt]

RemaR. Able eyes. Wideset and those lashes. U notce hehad unibrow b4 theyfixed it.

[@shellanon4212]

He had unibrow til they fixed it . Ha!

[@t4texastom587]

I've loved westerns since I was a kid back in the 1950s. Like most fans of westerns, I love most of the westerns that the great Rory Calhoun played in. I have several of R.C.s westerns in my rather large western movie collection. Thank you Rory Calhoun for appearing and starring in so many great westerns through the years....... on the small AND big screen. R. I. P. RORY🐎 CALHOUN

[@allenalexander2754]

Jerry thank you for the documentary. I had the opportunity to meet Rory when my father hired him for a NC promotion. I remember how down to earth he was and the impression he made on me. I was in my mid teens and have never forgotten that experience. I'm sure the folks in our small NC town have not forgotten the day Rory Calhoun came to town.

[@Sammy-mp9xn]

Allen Alexander- may I ask where in N.C.?.

[@sherrihinton8567]

You were right for the 1st part of his life

[@marieminshull1400]

I would have fainted your so lucky I am jealous he was so gorgeous

[@DrWoodyII]

As a child, I always got excited when I saw the name Rory Calhoun on the movie billboard. You would know that it was going to be a good movie. Back then, in the small town where I grew up, movies were much cheaper, about $.50 in the mid-1950s. Even so, $.50 was much harder to come by.

[@sherry9284]

When I was a teenager I fell in love with this man, I thought he was the best looking man I ever laid eyes on, outside of my dad of course in fact they looked very much alike except my dad had steely blue eyes with dark hair, he even leaned his head over to one side slightly like Mr. Rory. They don’t make them like my dad and Mr. Rory anymore. I enjoyed this very much, brought back many good memories. 🥰

[@vleldaddio210]

Rory was really not given his due by the critics but he was loved and appreciated by countless fans 👍💯 No matter what innuendo was and still thrown around I only care about his career and thanks Mr Calhoun 🙌🙌

[@royboy9361]

Jerry, I really appreciate how much work you put into these videos. You are a true professional sir. Thank you.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Roy Boy. Jerry

[@patdoyle3686]

growing up in ireland in 1950s my brothers and I always loved the western movies the real ones before The spaghetti rubbish that came later and ruined the westerns movies our favourites were Randolph Scott🌟 Joel Mcrea🌟 Audie Murphy 🌟Alan Ladd 🌟 Gary Cooper 🌟 and the wonderful RoryCalhoun 🌟 his movies were Always different with great stories and the acting was top notch ' Rory was believable the good guy who would win in the end ' If you watch any of Rorys movies they still stand the test of time 🕰 we never got his fab TV series the Texan So it's so good to watch now on KZbin and its really well made the stories are excellent ' tv is so bad in every Country in 2021 its a series like the Texan that people would enjoy more to view '

[@judypierce7028]

I loved Rory Calhoun. He was such a wonderful actor. I purchased "The Texan" because it was one of my favorite series. Rory also portrayed a Union general in "Blue and Gray" miniseries.

[@carltonpoindexter2034]

Thank you, Mr. Skinner. Rory was one of the underrated actors of Hollywood, and he started in a number of my favorite movies, ie with Susan Hayward and Marilyn Monroe. I always wait for your documentaries, you are the best.

[@walkerplaza2547]

I always loved his westerns. He always held his horse's reins funny, with both hands held really up high. Nobody else rode like that! Thanks for his background story!

[@zzzzspray]

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[@johnnyjohnson1370]

Glenn Ford did too

[@GlennaVan]

Perhaps like real horse folk? It seems like most hold them like they are trying to pull back the horse's head. A horse trainer we knew trained the horses to neck rein - the only way to hold the reins would be high since the horse responded to pressure on the neck (and light pressure at that).

[@garylam6233]

He was a great actor, I so enjoyed all he was involved in . So believable and sincere in his trade . Thanks Jerry for another great show

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Thank you Jerry Skinner for another great bio on one of the Hollywood icons. You do a through job and you don't seem to ever leave out the good, the bad, or the ugly in the process. I'm a big fan.

[@DrVonChilla]

Everything grinds to a halt around this house when a new Jerry Skinner video lands. Keep up the great work, Jerry.....you are greatly appreciated. :-)

[@artistaloca4]

@N It's cool that you pointed it out, I'd appreciate it if I were the productioner.

[@denisegreaves9949]

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[@Musicman2012Now]

Yep...same here. I truly appreciate Jerry's productions. I look forward to each new one that arrives.

[@briancooper1022]

DrVonChilla, you said it all. Jerry Skinner has such a fantastic voice and style when he shares his documentaries with all of. Mr. Skinner is a 'gift' for everyone to enjoy!!

[@adamclark9253]

That’s a fact,, and we all deserve a little break now and again,

[@pldilliner9490]

Thanks so much for the work that you do. A great story on Rory Calhoun, among others.

[@rorybarbin250]

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[@benhur1959]

Always was intrigued by Rory Calhoun, liked him in the River of no Return, excellent underrated movie with a great theme song

[@shellanon4212]

The best. I remember that one. Scared to raft still. Ha!Loved the song.

[@johngreen3543]

The "River of No Return" was also one of MM best

[@shellanon4212]

Indeedo. That movie was a classic treasure .

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I really loved Rory Calhoun, especially in Westerns. I had no idea of his life story as I was young. This was so interesting. Love your channel.

[@remuscarini8735]

Too bad that Alan Ladd ended his life so early he was probably happy to have helped Rory Calhoun get his start in movies I'm sure they became good friends

[@marieminshull1400]

He was best in western s he was a sexy gorgeous 😍 man

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Growing up in the 50s and 60s, Rory was aways part of the TV and movies. It is nice to finally know a little bit about the fellow. Well done Jerry, thank you.

[@shadowwolf7622]

Mr Skinner, you have the best videos on KZbin. Thank you sir, for all your hard work.

[@GottliebGoltz]

Ditto.

[@TIOMKIN1]

A favorite actor of mine especially his westerns. Thanks. Ouy.

[@likearainbow7501]

Mr Skinner, you have created the only Hollywood related KZbin channel worth watching. Class all the way. By the way, you sound just like the wonderful actor and true cowboy, Richard Farnsworth. Thank you🌹

[@forreal245]

Thanks, Jerry. I grew up watching this "dream machine" R Calhoun.. a fine actor. I knew nothing about his background. He sure made a great turn around.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

What a beauty he was. Bless your heart Rory, and thank you.

[@jamespinckard4210]

Jerry did a great job on this but failed to mention that Rory also stared in a automobile racing movie called "thunder in carolina" wich was shot mainly around darlington speedway in darlington s.c. It was depicted in the year 1957. Great racing movie at the time. Wish I could see it again.

[@randybeard6040]

I watched all these Older Actors and Rory was one of my Favorites, kind of Sad as I am getting old myself...

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Jonathan Kincaid on Gilligan's Island. Great actor and fantastic contributor to Westerns. Such an awesome actor!!! Very cool!!!!!

[@41plymouthnut87]

Thank you Jerry for another wonderful story. We all appreciate what you do and the effort that goes into making it right.

[@thewanderingisraelite]

One day back in the early 1980's at the Cock and Bull bar in Hollywood I and my lady friend sat next to Rory who was there with his writer friend. Also, a couple writers from the Johnny Carson show were there who kept all of us in stitches all afternoon. Rory had a great time with us all..

[@laurencehoefler8711]

This is a great tribute to Rory Calhoun. I saw many of his film performances over the period of years. I worked in a movie theatre in the 1960s and and saw some hie films. I have always enjoyed seeing his appearances in movies. I feel sad learning of how he passed away. RIP Rory ------------- I feel as though he lived an interesting life which made for another great Jerry Skinner documentary. Thank You ---- Laurence H.

[@janedc5ch319]

When Pure County came out, I rushed to the movies to see it . (GEORGE STRATE FAN) I dident recognize Rory at first. But I kept thinking about who that good looking old guy was. I finally hit me later. I have seen that movie many times. I still love it. And I still think about that good looking old guy. I say old ,but I'm 80 years old now. ❤

[@dianekennedy7086]

Thanks so much, Jerry. Rory Calhoun is one of the few "golden age of Hollywood" stars that I knew little about. I learned a lot from this video. I always enjoy your work -- Diane.

[@richardportman8912]

Thank you. These old stories break my heart sometimes, to tell you the truth.

[@kathyh4804]

Breaks my heart sometimes too

[@miguelrafaelromerorosales8805]

So nice to hear you saying that my friend,that tells me that you are a good person and a good man,greetings from france

[@BillyG869]

Smoke was his nickname because he’d up and disappear like a cloud of smoke. I was a deckhand on his boat, Mi Sueno. Great guy, told me about himself as a way of making sure I did not pull off antics and try to make it through life the “Easy Way” a real nice guy...

[@freddavidson1031]

Smoke Was His Nick Name Because Of His Smokey Grey Eyes

[@Vps-eb7ej]

Thank you for this insightful post!

[@TunTavernWarrior2]

Jerry, you nailed it again! So grateful to you for your documentaries.

[@garydean5393]

I remember getting Rory Calhoun’s autograph in my hometown of Columbia Tn. It had to be the early 60’s. He was signing 8 by 10 glossy black and white photographs that he had with him. This took place at a store called Gibson’s Discount Center. He was a very good cowboy actor. Just watched him the other day on an episode of Gunsmoke.

[@laurencehoefler8711]

That's pretty neat you having this memory of meeting Rory and obtaining his autograph first-hand!!

[@sherrihinton8567]

Wonderful memory

[@r.tommylindahl2066]

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[@jeffbussey7884]

Met Rory Calhoun when I was a about 8 years old. I remember thinking that he was real cowboy and been a fan of him since.

[@robertahall4960]

I always like Rory Calhoun. I met him one year at the Fair in Manitoba, Canada..I think I was 14 yrs or so. Had his autographed photo for years.

[@JSB1882]

That was a really nice tribute to him. An honest take on his life too.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

I always thought he was one of the most handsome men in Hollywood. Thanks for sharing his life story with us. Your videos and the respect you give them is awesome!

[@pigoff123]

Hello Mr Jerry. Glad to see you are doing well. Thank you for another masterpiece. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Good to hear from you Pat. Jerry

[@pigoff123]

Always good to hear from you too Mr. Jerry.

[@frankpiaaza5442]

Wonderful video

[@richardstout5188]

Thank you Sir Brings back memories,meeting Rory at the Cowboy bar in Jackson Hole Wyoming . He was very down to earth,easy to talk too , a genuine nice guy!!🤠

[@shellanon4212]

DiD u? We hung out there long ago. Before it became the place for conventions of bigwigs. I worked at the Wert.

[@sherrihinton8567]

How cool

[@andeeangel561]

So much I didn't know about this handsome man with the gray eyes. Thanks so much, Jerry for another interesting and informative video of the life and times of people we have come to know or hear about. I hope one day I will hear of yours. I like and respect you and your work.

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Brother Jerry. Thank you so much.... I'm still here... been with you since the beginning.. God bless you Brother 🙏 ❤

[@TheGuyMullins]

Out of all the people who make personal documentaries YOU are the best and most passionate... I feel that you actually love the people you talk about... thank for your posts... I enjoy them and how you give the history with dignity.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Guy, when a person gets involved with someones personal background, it becomes easy to understand why they do what they do. Good or bad. It becomes easier to forgive their mistakes and appreciate their good qualities. Thank you again Guy. Jerry

[@TheGuyMullins]

@@JerrySkinner1943 I have enjoyed watching your videos and I have followed you for sometime once again thank you because these people may have been actors and we did not know them they were still part of our life just like family, it seems weird but in the USA it is just that way love them or not... plus your videos give younger people a chance to see how much these stars meant to folks before them, they are out of ideas in Hollywood so it seems and the young folks are really digging up the old movies and music and copying them, and they are talking about the past as well, I love that you are part of that and I tell young folks to watch your videos.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Thank you again for another wonderful documentary!

[@paulsimmons5726]

I see a new video by Jerry Skinner, I hit thumbs up and start watching! Another great video, thanks for the effort you put into these presentations! We enjoy them immensely!

[@sandraleonard9969]

Loved Roy so handsome and a very good actor just loved him very much he was in river of no return. Sally

[@MooseCall]

Rory

[@voyaristika5673]

Mr Skinners engaging voice is perfect for story telling and is soothing as well. I'm enjoying all the videos. Thanks!

[@shirleyjones9736]

Once again you have out done yourself n the narration of Mr. Calhoun's story thank you so much Mr. Skinner! I truly enjoy your voice and the way you characterize all of Hollywood's grates keep up the good work.👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@happybirthdayhi7758]

Another great story! Thank you very much!

[@bethbartlett5692]

Beautiful man and fabulous actor. Truly under recognized for the potentials he truly had. I feel he got "type casted" and the type of Westerns, his style, and handsome face held him back. He became too familiar in a particular role and Hollywood felt those were largely B Movies and it's hard to cross over and up - Truly sad, because he out acted every male actor that played Westerns at the time, even our beloved John Wayne. Rory really had talent. Was neat to see him as an older gentleman when hecapoeared in George Straight's "Pure Country" ....and I must say - he was still a great actor and *he was the midst handsome man I have ever seen in his Sr Years, at about 80 +/- he still had that presence. A true Star - even if Hollywood didn't get it.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

yes, Hollywood "didn't get it", as you say, where Rory was concerned. He was a beautiful soul with a sad beginning. Thank you, Rory.

[@RaymondJones-kh6pp]

Great cowboy actor l watched the texan in melbourne Australia when l was 11 years old great memories

[@SteveScottFilmandMusic1]

Big Rory Calhoun fan,especially his westerns. Really enjoyed that.Thanks Jerry.

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Another wonderful work Mr. Skinner. I do remember Rory Calhoun growing up, he was so handsome (kind of looks like Robert Taylor). Glad he was not named Troy Donahue (that made me laugh). When it comes to KZbin documentaries you are at the top of my list. Congratulations on your work sir.

[@anthonywalsh785]

gee once again thanks for posting. rory was a great favourite of my paternal grandmother and i born in 1949 can remember him in the tv show the texan.

[@karalguidubaldi1517]

Wow! I always loved watching Rory. He even grew up in Santa Cruz like me! And he was my fathers age, but we liked the same music! This was great! TY 👍

[@Ada59]

One of my favorites from "back in the day". Such a handsome man, very swoon worthy. LOL

[@ellygreaves9793]

Thank you Jerry for another wonderfully narrated and respectful video. Very interesting as I vaguely remember Rory Calhoun's face but never knew anything about the man. Big hugs to you and your family, take care.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

The same to you and yours Elly. Thank you my friend. Jerry

[@Tsiri09]

You're always so respectful. That's why I subscribe.

[@susanlester1]

Tina Gallagher he really is! Seems like a very nice person.

[@carolynwindham3264]

Thanks Jerry for yet another fabulous documentary...I just love the way you present these stories. such kindness yet realism of these famous actors lives private and personal.

[@sandramillett8267]

Love the stories you tell full of interesting facts. Thank you for sharing

[@hell0hkitty]

what a beautiful story. what a handsome man was Rory C. jerry, one day make a video of your own life, i'd love to know how you got started in this wonderful storytelling!

[@sherrihinton8567]

Great idea

[@beckyharvey2300]

I would love to see it also.

[@adamclark9253]

I’d enjoy that, but your privacy is yours

[@marthamcgill7907]

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[@adamclark9253]

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[@pldilliner9490]

I had the pleasure of meeting Rory & his wife in Waimanalo, Hawaii in 1961 or 1962 at the home of their friends, Don Over & his Tahitian wife, Elaine Frisbie. My sister in law was a dancer with Elaine’s dance group. She & I along with my toddler daughter had a delightful evening with Don, Elaine & their famous movie star guests. Rory was charming & kind as was his wife but ohh.. those eyes so gorgeous. He was tall, dark & so handsome & charming. That was over 50 years ago I remember it well.

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Thanks for another great video.

[@freddavidson1031]

This Man was My Very Favorite Coboy Actor All My Life F. G. D. Im 76 Years Old And Have Seen All His Western Movies

[@amandalane2144]

Mr Skinner, I always enjoy your stories. Keep up the good work. Love your soft southern voice. A friend of Lee Remick, Amanda Lane

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Amanda, so good to hear from you again. Thank you again for your help with Lee Remicks video. It made things so much better having a friend of hers. Hope you and family are doing well. Jerry

[@amandalane2144]

@@JerrySkinner1943 I am living in Memphis now with my son and his wife. My husband died last year and they didn't want me to live alone. Hope you are well. Amanda

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Amanda, i am so sorry to hear about your husband, but am glad you are in Memphis with family. I graduated from high school in Memphis and it is our closest large city. Glad to know your are close and i hope well. Jerry

[@timepoet77]

As always, very heartfelt and respectful.

[@harleyblue999]

Thanks Jerry always enjoyed,looking at Rory his picture reminds me of another great from my childhood Dale Robertson,no idea why living in England it was so magical to live through the western era when TV was true magic.

[@sherrihinton8567]

I loved Dale

[@PoppetsMum]

Rory and Dale would often get mistaken for one another and asked for an autograph. They'd each obligingly sign the other's name. :-D

[@STurbo5247]

I love Rory Calhoun! Thanks for sharing this.

[@virginia7191]

The Texan was one of my favorite westerns. Also loved him in River Of No Return. He was very good at playing the bad guy as well as the hero.

[@harrisonboone2248]

There are very few story tellers that can tell a story like Jerry Skinner. It's a true gift he has. I swear, if he did a documentary about Humpty Dumpty I would watch it with wonder.

[@lindalue4504]

I remember him in films another great biography from you Jerry I love to listen to your voice you are the best on here.❤️❤️

[@vernwallen4246]

River of no return was/is a CLASSIC.👍👍👍💁💁💁

[@Oldwhiteguy]

Dude all your videos are awesome!! They’re always informative and I’ve enjoyed the careers of many you showcase. Most times I end up shedding a few tears. Thank you so much.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Old white guy. Jerry

[@winonamassingill7895]

Oh, my-good-ness, what a gorgeous man. 👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@j.nelson3287]

I remember Rory Calhoun from my childhood. I enjoy your videos as they're respectful of your subjects.

[@richardyoung1890]

Everyone deserves a second chance he turned his life around!He was one of my favorite actors along w his pals Guy Madison and Richard Egan.

[@TheStuport]

Reading the other response's from your Legion of Fans Mr. Skinner....all I can add is You Are Family! Thank You ever so much for sharing these Video Treasures and Stories with Jerry Skinner Army!! Love This Channel.....Cheers From Ohio

[@randyc5650]

I always enjoyed him growing up in the 50s. After being surprised seeing him in Motel Hell I was glad to see him still alive and really enjoyed him in that role.

[@punkyreggaeparty8786]

Thank you so much. These are so respectfully and well put together. I really appreciate the effort put into these.❤

[@woodinhead62]

Great job Jerry! These videos you've created are important for posterity sake! The younglings have no idea what real talent once existed...

[@gophersk]

Thank you Jerry . Enjoyed as always

[@jillblase6820]

Thank you Jerry so very much, you are blessed in story telling. I look so much for your documentaries every day. God Bless man, you are the greatest ever.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Jill. You are the best, i am only second best. Jerry

[@robertspecht1911]

Thank you Jerry. I always like Rory Calhoun as an actor.

[@carvinlambert6899]

Thank you Jerry enjoyed watching, Great Job as Always!!

[@gooddognigel4947]

I used to run into Rory Calhoun on occasion while vacationing on Catalina Island in the 1960's.

[@camille213]

GoodDogNigel..And ok how was your meetings..or was there any meetings??

[@dday9257]

Very informative.The River of No Return with Marilyn Monroe was made in 1954.

[@terileiiokua7198]

Rory is one of the Hollywood greats, one handsome man, and a great actor, I was born to late for my handsome idol, but not to late for my own light brown eyes handsome husband Stacy until he passed 11/19/12.... Great memories

[@richardcollins6684]

I use to watch him on tv with my father. He was a major star on Soap Opera forced off due to illness. He made a movie, Motel hell which became a cult classic like Psycho. It did well at box office due to Rory Calhoun starring in the project. Furthermore, the movie is on Netflix now. Rory Calhoun RIP

[@Kendell062]

Him and his first wife..Wow,could they take a picture together..Great photos..

[@jamescady723]

Splendid work, as always!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A wonderful presentation as always, keep em coming.

[@JayRuperRoe]

Jerry, you always pick my favorite people to do a story on. thanks