LARAMIE! What really happened behind-the-scenes? Find out from Dennis Holmes A WORD ON WESTERNS!

[@lsavell01]

One of my favorite TV shows! Robert Fuller was perfect as Jess Harper.

[@heavyhaul8621]

John and Robert seemed like best buds even in real life. That’s what really impressed me about this show.

[@lsavell01]

@@heavyhaul8621 They certainly did. I like the original cast with Dennis as Slim's brother.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@lsavell01 ... Dennis didn't play Slim's brother. That was Robert Crawford Jr's role. Dennis' character was essentially an orphan.

[@Madmanmarque]

Very nice interview. When I was a kid I would see anything Robert Fuller was in. Can't explain except to say his personality would always shine through.

[@emilyhayek1132]

Robert Fuller is the best Western star of them all. So good looking and kind. He and that great looking John Smith were GREAT together

[@d.b.4201]

You hit the nail on the head! His personality did show through & his eyes drew me in to every scene. Robert Fuller spoke with his eyes, even when he wasn’t speaking. His eyes created the feel of the scene! They just don’t have good westerns anymore which is a crying shame & actors are not the same either. Glad they still show Laramie though. Love it!! ♥️👍

[@petegregory517]

Robert Horton also.

[@brendaholman3835]

I love ❤️ them both, Robert Fuller and Robert Horton, two very, handsome and. sexy western stars. 💙

[@p1dru2art]

Well it's his voice and he's cool before cool was even cool

[@edithdavis2848]

One of the great westerns of my early years. Loved Robert Fuller.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Mine too, Edith. Thanks.

[@steverector9670]

Me Too.

[@m.t.fisher4655]

I had the pleasure to meet him at Memphis. He was such a gentleman who was extremely nice to his fans.

[@gregdavis19]

Rob, my dad loved watching Laramie. He and I watched watched a episode it on the Western channel the night before he passed away in August of 2015. Thanks for the great interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow. I grew up watching them all with my Dad, gone since '89.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

What a wonderful story. Having a relationship with your father that lasts until the day he dies is a very special thing. My dad was my hero, mentor, business partner and best friend. He passed away March of this year at 92. I know I’ll think of him for the rest of my life every single day.👍🏻

[@gregdavis19]

@@sweetdrahthaar7951 very special!

[@lavancewright7910]

What a great memory to have! I remember watching Gunsmoke with my dad and later my son watched it with! Years later my son watched Gunsmoke with his grandson!

[@johnwesley8327]

Laramie is one of my favorite westerns. I think it was so well written that even years later it is well worth watching. Robert Fuller is one of my favorite actors I saw an interview with him and I agree with his thoughts on many issues, he's one of the good ones. Thanks for another great video Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

He sure is! thanks, John.

[@takkmoran9770]

After hearing so often about a child star growing up and having a troubled adult life, it's nice to see one that grew up to be a seemingly great guy with happy memories of his experiences as a child actor. Great interview Rob, I really enjoyed this!

[@rogerlynch5279]

In Europe it is/was the same with KID STARS. There is just a hand full growing older and getting a normal life like the Dutch boy HEINTJE ( Singer and actor in his childhood in the Sixties ( later on becomming a well known Horse breeder in the Netherlands. or Jan Fedder ( also a German kid star in the Sixties later growing up to a well known actor playing everywhere from Stages over TV series up to movies. Often it is the same as in the States Fedder ( 1955-2019 ) came from an old German Actors and Producer family from Hamburg and so to speak was guided on his track to become an actor, director and producer himself.

[@takkmoran9770]

@@rogerlynch5279 Interesting, I guess what a child actor becomes, maybe has less to do with their own character and more to do with those who surround and have influence over them. Too often a child actor is used and exploited by the adults around them and then abandoned when the child loses their usefulness. Sad really.

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@takkmoran9770 He says Laramie is on some channels still.Sure wish it was on all of them.Like The Virginian,Larado & all the others.

[@luisfranco8659]

Hows Robeet doingCrawfoedif hestill living he was alsogreat

[@takkmoran9770]

@@susanmccormick6022 I agree Susan, although it didn't enjoy a very long run on network TV, it was a great series.

[@lindacarter9861]

Rob, I really enjoyed the interview you had with Dennis Holmes . Laramie was one of my favorite westerns and I still watch it every day. I actually got to meet Dennis, Robert Fuller & Robert Crawford at the Williamsburg Nostalgia Festival in 2018 and 2019. They were just great! I hope to see you again at the next Nostalgia Festival in Williamsburg !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Linda. Thanks. That's always a fun festival.

[@Ronin4614]

Hey, Rob. What a great series Laramie was and still is. I still watch the series on STARZ as the series runs daily. The behind the scenes is about what I wanted it to be and it is so good to learn really was. I did not like seeing Hoagie leave the series but, Dennis and Spring brought a breathe of freshness to “Slim’s Ranch”. A great interview, Rod and I thank you so much. Take care, amigo.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Mamba. I watch it on Starz, too.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

Oh My Goodness, That's what I call A great interview Rob. Thank You so much for sharing this with us and all of The Robert Fuller Fan's!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

My pleasure, Carolyn. Thanks.

[@freddavidson1031]

Robert Fuller Was A Great Western Actor !!!! Great Job He Did With Yul Brenner In Return Of The Magificent Seven !!!! Saw That One On TV Today !!! Robert Has Always Been One Of My Few Favorites !!!! F. G. D.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

@Fred Davidson, Robert is a Sweetheart of a Man. Come join us in The Robert Fuller Fandom on Facebook. You can come to one of the Festival's and meet him in Person like I did in 2019. I also met the Host of this show, Rob Word and helped him find his elevator!!! It's a Real Fun time to have!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@carolynpillsbury2735 Those elevators get trickier as the day wears on!

[@carlevans5760]

@@freddavidson1031 There's a set of DvDs out with all four Magnificent Seven movies on it. Shame that Steve McQueen didn't do the 2nd one with Yul Brynner. That would've been magnificent in itself-no bad feeling towards Robert Fuller. I always liked him in what I saw him in.

[@alicephillips3214]

I am watching "Cheyanne" while listening to this and there is Dennis in this episode! Loved "Laramie" and other westerns that I grew up with so that is what I watch now in this crazy time to bring me comfort. Bless you Rob for all the wonderful behind the scenes info.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Alice. Glad to "comfort" you. More to come!

[@steveinge7058]

Dennis Holmes certainly has a good sense of humor. I appreciate how he doesn't brag to new friends about his childhood acting.

[@hauntboy]

Great interview. I was born in 1957 in the UK and we always watched the westerns, and I recall Dennis and the rest of the guys. I loved Laramie and the theme tune was my best from all the westerns.

[@davidbladen5667]

I remember working as a range safety officer at the Hollywood Celebrity Shooting Matches in the late 1990's. The Match was dedicated to Roy Rogers as he had passed away a couple of weeks before the event. Robert Fuller was there and it was such fun to see and meet him. Laramie was one of the westerns that we watched and enjoyed back in the day. Thanks for the great interview.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Dennis is a good story teller. I was one of those who bought into the story that Robert Crawford left Laramie to go back to school and I couldn't help but lmao when Robert said he was fired! Not glad he was fired but thought it was funny the way it was told. Can't help but wonder if Robert Fuller would have actually let 11 year old Dennis actually get that tattoo or if he was just playing him. One of my exes loved Robert Fuller but not as his cowboy image that I related to but as the Doctor on Emergency. Thank you for sharing Rob. BTW, we are all a bit stir crazy but here's hoping for a new year of freedom to, "unbuckle those seat belts and move about the cabin!"

[@richardrosenthal9552]

I remember as a kid watching Laramie. Yeas later I discovered the Western Channel and there was Laramie amongst other shows and it is still shown. I watch many movies and shows on the Western Channel now and will continue to do so. Thanks Rob for all you do on your channel.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, RR. Much appreciated.

[@timothypeterson59]

Laramie was the best western tv show. Bob was the reason i wanted to be a cowboy. It was the one show that always had a happy ending with the need for a shower. Good guys always win in the end.

[@chriswhittington294]

Thanks for this interview, Rob! Loved all westerns as a horse-crazy child (and adult😊) I even, very surprisingly, got to meet Robert Fuller at a charity event. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever have the opportunity to meet him!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Cool, Chris. The fans loves Robert and he loves them.

[@brendalee7411]

I love watching everyday on Grit. I never miss it. To see the man who played Mike, was awesome. He seem to be the same good natured person he was on the show. His comments about Robert Fuller were so endearing. And the Woman who played Ms Daisy. Such a loving and caring lady on the show. You could tell that it was a happy cast and that they all got along very well. I am glad he cleared up what really happened to Robert Crawford. I always wondered. Laramie is still one of my favorite shows. Happy it is still shown on Grit tv, everyday.

[@actionsub]

Ironically, "going back to school" was also the storyline they used to write Crawford's character off the show...

[@davecardoza4762]

I love Laramie! It’s my favorite of all the western shows. We don’t miss a single episode on Starz. I would love to meet the remaining cast in person.

[@oliviaharris1094]

What a great interview! I love Laramie and it makes me smile knowing everyone really got along behind the scenes. It always takes a little out of it when you find out the opposite. Thanks for sharing!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, olivia. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@alanderson9711]

Who didn’t love Jess and Slim as kids. Totally cool guys and good stories. Forgot all about Spring Byington before she starred in December bride. What a Golden Era for cowboy shows and to enjoy them all as a s kid thinking they would be on forever. We probably got a lot of our values of honesty, decency and how to treat people from watching these classics without ever realizing it. Thanks for today’s lunch desert, Rob...tasty and delicious as always.

[@wiseguymaybe]

It may be an ego thing but I'm 65 and always glad when you interview child actors who are older than me. 😜😆 Any way, I really do love this interview. My earliest memories of Robert Fuller on Laramie and Wagon Train. When I was a kid I thought it would have been cool to be the kid on Laramie, I was very envious of Robert Crawford and Dennis Holmes. I also thought it would have been cool to be Will Robinson's best friend in Lost In Space, but that's another story. . Have you ever interviewed Darby Hinton from the Daniel Boone series? Now that was a series that had an almost Walt Disney feel. Another hero of mine was Guy William's Zorro. I bring all this up because this interview stirred a lot of memories. And what memories. Mickey Mouse clubs series The Hardy Boys Mystery Of The Applegate Treasure, The Lone Ranger. The Roy Rogers Show on Satureday mornings. Also Sky King. And my childhood crush on Annette Funincello. Thank you Rob, for those memories.

[@davidbrewer7866]

There is a Darby Hinton interview

[@waynewilson2365]

This was a great interview. I really enjoyed hearing stories from one of the best TV westerns Laramie. So many early westerns are available on many different channels I wish I had time to watch them all again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Wayne!

[@kingalexander2704]

Robert Crawford Jr was a very talented actor and I hear that it was largely due to his performance in the pilot episode that sold the series to the network, A year earlier Robert had been nominated for an Emmy (one of the youngest nominees ever!) for his role in the tv production "Child of Our Time". His brother Johnny was nominated the same year for his role on "The Rifleman"! Robert was written out of "Laramie" because he had a growth spurt and the producers thought he looked too old for the role. They did a full season with no kid and then came back for season three with Dennis. That's the true story!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, King. Did your see our episode about the beginning of the Crawford boys' career? They sure were amazing! Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haiqZ2qBfZ6jqZY

[@jimmiemercer8930]

A Word on Westerns... Thanks Rob as always for another great interview and keeping the spirit of westerns alive. Very much appreciated!

[@AWordonWesterns]

You bet, jimmie. Thanks.

[@gmatwotimes]

What a very informative interview!!! He was the cutest child actor!!! Great job again Rob!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@debrazielke1702]

Another interesting show. Love that you’re able to do zoom interviews . Thanks Rob

[@MTknitter22]

That would have been so fun, appreciated more when he grew up, to have met some big stars that did guest shots! Laramie was a great great show.

[@imanutnur7]

Your show has hit the mark again.

[@keithbuckenmeyer8659]

I love this show. I watch it very nearly every morning even now on Grit TV.

[@ModernNeandertal]

Rob, darn it anyway. It's not like I don't spend enough time on the internet but I find your interviews with these old western folks very compelling and well worth the time spent watching every week. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Craig. And now...back to editing!

[@paulkitt2376]

Dennis seems a fairly down to earth type of guy that seems to have sustained him well. I have to admit l love the first 2seasons of Laramie but was very disappointed when hoagy Carmichael s character left without much explanation

[@jeo2343]

Lovely westernmovie

[@petegregory517]

Watched a video or western show that stated he just didn’t want to do it because he was a musician first. Wrote a ton of songs and shows. Also he liked to drink more than rehearse or show up at all. There’s more detail but I can’t remember.

[@drththdnsr]

@@petegregory517 I had heard that Hoagy would not show up on the set because he chose to play golf. I often wondered if he would have been more responsible about his role, he would not have been left go and neither would Robert Crawford have been left go. Besides all that. The show did continue and did well. Slim and Jess could hold that show together by themselves.

[@celestinelewis3431]

What happen to hoagy Carmichael on Laramie , why did he leave so sudden?

[@JP-wi5es]

Wow! A wonderful interview with Dennis, a truly amazing young actor!! Such warm & interesting stories! Nice to know Spring was as sweet as Miss Daisy behind the scenes keeping a reign on the boys! 😆 Wondering if there might be more footage of this interview we can look forward to...with anecdotes of John Smith? Dennis shared a poignant and treasured reflection at Laramie’s 60th Anniversary, as he was smiling about the cast parade thru streets of Laramie, Wy...he told us he really wished John could have been there with them, as (JS) would have really enjoyed it! As with all of your interviews Rob....I want MORE!! Thank you Rob and Dennis for this very special peek behind the curtain of Laramie. ❤️

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, JP. There is more with Dennis from the Zoom; he discusses his feature films and non-LARAMIE parts. I'll have him back for more LARAMIE when we are able to resume production at The Autry.

[@actionsub]

I'd heard similar comments from more than one source about Spring Byington on set and they all reported her as being a very cheerful and positive presence on set as well.

[@philipbeasley72]

One of my favorite shows

[@hh-sb4nq]

Thank you, Rob, great interview. Could we hear what pranks, Bob and John did. Lovely to hear about Bob Fuller, could you ask Dennis about John Smith, there's not a lot about what he was like as a person. And more on Spring Byington and Bob Fuller too, please

[@emilyhayek1132]

Yes let's have Dennis talk about John and what his personality was like. I heard he and Robert cut up a lot on set and were really close friends till John's death in the nineties. John was so good looking and passed way too young

[@leonaduncan3047]

ROBERT FULLER, LARAMIE...I LOVED THAT SHOW!! What fantastic interview. 😍💙🙏oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox

[@leonaduncan3047]

Thanks 😊🙏oxoxox

[@d.b.4201]

Dennis seems like a very fun person to be around as well. One of those people whose personality draws others in & he smiles & laughs quite a bit. Love those kind of people. I love how he skipped right over the question about the liquor at age 11. Ha! Good interview!

[@dennisholmesmovies8425]

Although Bob and John jokingly told my mom they were going to teach me to drink and smoke, to my semi-disappointment at the time nothing like that ever happened on-set or off.

[@godzilla6740]

Another wonderful episode. Hope this virus over soon so you can get back to your audience in studio. Actually having a guest via computer quite good. Holmes seems to be a nice man.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jamey. When we get back into the theater I'll try and get Dennis back for more stories.

[@BrianRidgway-u5g]

I have only seen the first season of Laramie, so l have the episodes of Dennis to look forward to. I think it is a very underrated show, and l am happy that AWOW was able to capture this terrific interview.

[@GLarryB]

Great interview once again. Haven't had the pleasure of meeting Dennis, but hope to very soon. Thanks Rob.

[@hiramnoone]

Laramie, now wunna my favorite shows discovered like a priceless artifact from the past on Grit.

[@AWordonWesterns]

And on the Starz Westerns Channel everyday with NO COMMERCIALS! Yee ha!

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

@@AWordonWesterns That's great! The listing here doesn't have it listed. I too saw it last on GRIT TV before the local (SE Wisconsin) channel stopped broadcasting. Thanks Rob. Will have to see about adding STARZ to my cable package.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@AWordonWesterns Thank you sir for your wonderful show. I will be 80 next year, and discovered Laramie a few months ago. What a blessing. It brings me comfort in this crazy world. I watch Laramie on GRIT. I have only free TV, and am so grateful for some of the old shoes. I also like The Virginian. Along with Laranie, those two show are the best of all time. We were too poor when I was a kid, and even in my older adulthood to have cable TV, or any TV at all. What is on TV now is awful, for the most part. I'm so grateful for the comfort of Laramie during these hard times with the pandemic and the craziness of these times. Thank you for your interviews. From A great Gramma in Montana.

[@WillCamx]

My mother loved Laramie. It's been so long since I've seen it that I don't really remember much about it. I remember John Smith from Circus World with John Wayne and Robert Fuller from many westerns.

[@marliesyanke4580]

The pants looked painted on ,much too revealing.

[@Orrymain1]

I was offline for a couple of weeks and returned to find this awesome video. Laramie is my absolute all-time fave show, so I long for vids like this. I'd heard about Dennis and Bob reuniting on Finders of Lost Loves. Thanks for sharing this and remembering an awesome show that really does not get its due in today's world.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Welcome back, Om1. We all love LARAMIE! Thanks.

[@jaredrobinson7071]

Found Laramie a while back it's my favorite western I've watched it at least ten times in a row by now.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Great video on great western series and a successful childhood actor who brought such great memories of a great career .

[@waynevia6976]

A really great episode. The best part of sundays. Have a great day rob.

[@markmortensen4341]

Still watch the show and always wondered why the switch of boys. Thanks for doing this!

[@Kendell062]

So happy to see a former child actor is looking and doing good. I'm very happy for you, Dennis Holmes. I'm going to enjoy watching Laramie even more .

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, thank you

[@lumberjack297]

I'm NEW to the Laramie "fan club". It is shown locally here, and seeing this KZbin post was a treat!! Thanks guys!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, G-Man. You've got some terrific viewing ahead with LARAMIE. Check out our 2 AWOW episodes with Robert Fuller.

[@lumberjack297]

@@AWordonWesterns indeed, I will!!!

[@robertrivera9162]

It would be so cool to go to the Autry museum and see live interviews with all these amazing people. I hope that can happen soon.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Roberto! You'll be welcomed there. Thanks.

[@Slick2462]

What a fun walk down memory lane! WOW always hits it mark just like Dennis Holmes did. Dennis seemed to enjoy this segment too.👍😊

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, slick. Glad you enjoyed it

[@dennisholmesmovies8425]

Rob Word is a national treasure.

[@californiahiker9616]

We watched “Laramie” in Germany every Sunday afternoon. It was broadcast as “Am Fuß der blauen Berge”. (At the foot of the Blue Mountains). It was a tremendously popular series. The whole family was watching. Wonderful memories. Thanks for the great interview, much appreciated!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for sharing, hiker. Nice memories.

[@luisfranco8659]

Great interview ,my stmpathy for Johnny Crawford mysympath for his family and Robert Crawford

[@rickymyers3103]

I so love these!!! Thank you again Mr. Word!!!!

[@Rangersly]

Interesting interview, but, did I blink and miss the explanation? Why was Bobby Crawford fired from Laramie?

[@AWordonWesterns]

I don't know why he was fired. Like Dennis, we all thought he left the show of his own accord. I hope Bobby either joins us in AWOW Comments or returns for another interview when we get back into production at the Autry.

[@dennisholmesmovies8425]

Since Bobby hasn't spoken up, I will. I guess I should have made it clear that is was nothing Bobby did or didn't do. From what I understand the producers just wanted to take the show in a slightly different direction for the colorific 3rd season. Bobby is a great guy, a well respected Emmy winning actor, and my friend.

[@rainbowseeker5930]

@@dennisholmesmovies8425 - When they fired him the adolescent Bobby was growing up and he no longer looked like the child the Mike character asked for...so they looked for a younger kid and that was Dennis.

[@HollandhorseranchHolland]

Umpteenth time watching!!! So much fun..😊❤️... Thank you, Rob Word for this and all you do!!🏆🌟❤️👏🎁🙂

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank YOU!

[@connieholderness6072]

Interesting interview and good memories of all the people he encounter. It seems like how famous these great cowboy characters are they were so real in life.

[@jimd8008]

Always entertaining. Thank you again

[@bluey7007]

Great interview rob...dennis seems a real good guy..loved robert fuller.hero of mine growing up in the 50.s here in uk ..thanks rob

[@jerryknorr679]

Great interview Dennis sounds like a down to earth person. I still watch Laramie love that show. Thanks Rob

[@robertdocwaltz7847]

The Virginian episode brought me here. As a kid who grew up in the 50s, I really envied all of the child actors in those TV westerns. I looked a little like Johnny Crawford, and I remember the time my grandfather (a real cowboy) had to convince a guy at the Post Office that I was not Johnny. Thanks for this video interview. Really enjoyed it! Dennis, thanks for sharing some of your experiences and memories.

[@OdeeOz]

More great insight into one of my favorites shows. Thanks for keeping these coming RW. Oh, can you do an episode, that explains the process you go through setting up interviews?

[@AWordonWesterns]

Hi, Odee. A lot of work goes into putting these shows together. It's a "hobby" but for the last 8 years, I've been spending between 25-35 hours each week to post new weekly episodes. It's explained a bit more in a recent Spaghetti Westerns podcast I was on. Here's the link. I think it will answer you question with more detail and that you'll enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXLQYpp6lrCYl8k

[@OdeeOz]

@@AWordonWesterns RJW, that is why you got all the cool stuff. 🤩👍

[@elvisobsessor]

This was so enjoyable to watch!! So nice to know it was a loving set.

[@dangeroustoman]

So why was he fired from Laramie?

[@richardbartolo2890]

That was a great interview, Informative and interesting, Robert Fuller had a mighty fast draw. I am glad to see Dennis did not make it to the child actor casualty list. Is Dennis involved in the industry at all in any capacity at the present time ?

[@hauntboy]

I was born in 1957 in the UK, but we had all the westerns shown on either BBC or ITV, our two TV channels. I used to watch Laramie even though I would have been only about 4, 5 and 6 at the time, and I recall the young child seen in the interview here. I think the theme tune in Laramie was the pick of the bunch for me. I've never forgotten the melody.

[@AWordonWesterns]

I remember when we had only three networks. Times sure have changed. Now all the classic goodies, and new shows too, seem to be available on hundreds of channels. Thanks, hb

[@pennykugelman4017]

My parents still watch this, and all the other old westerns every single day from 2 pm until 11 pm!

[@nicolecoenen2726]

That was so nice to see Dennis Holmes. Looks like he turned into a nice guy.I love the Laramie series. I have them recorded.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me too! Thanks, Nicole.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

He’s a happy dude. Probably because the grandkids are there!!

[@jwim3969]

Laramie was a great show, it brings back great memories watching this at my grandparents house as a kid. I loved the theme song!

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

Laramie was the show that when I saw in reruns, brought me to the great world of westerns. John Smith and Robert Fuller were cool. None of the "angry moody" acting of the other shows from that era.

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Awesome job Robb! This was an amazing episode.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks a ton, Mike. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnschultz9947]

Fun interview, thanks again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@d.b.4201]

Omg!! I think he shocked you when he said he sold a bad horse to somebody! Yr laugh made me laugh! 🤣Love it!! I absolutely LOVE Robert Fuller! Him & Elvis! Im younger, born in 62 but to me, Robert Fuller is it!! And of course, you Rob! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChiefThundermoon]

I got to meet Clue Gallagher when i was about ten,he was at a grand opening of a market Best Buy Market,he kept looking around and there was about 30 at least young kids and BAM!!~~! He pulled his gun and said that fly has been following me all day,About 30 kids eyeballs hit that silver dollar size and i got a new set of cap guns later that day Thanks to Grandma who took me to see him..

[@kellycoleman715]

Slim and Jess were my heroes when I was a kid and have become again today through GRIT TV. Good values presented in that TV show. Although I wish I had kept track of how many times the boys got shot through the course of the series. 😄

[@AWordonWesterns]

Right, Kelly. "Just winged or grazed."

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Great episode Bob ! Have a great day guys.

[@regent8055]

Great interview Rob, I still watch Laramie every day on Starz 👍😊

[@raysmusic49]

I love these videos Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, musicman.

[@kimberlydavis571]

i LOOOOOVE this interview!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Kimberly. He is such fun to hang out and talk with...even though we had to do a zoom.

[@freddavidson1031]

Laramie Has Always Been My Favorite Western !!!! I Still Watch 3 Series Movies A Day Of Laramie A Day !!!!! And I Will Never Forget Spring Byington In Angels In The Outfield As One Of The Catholic Sisters !!!! A Wonderful Lady !!!! Still A Fan Of Laramie !! F. G. D.

[@deerhoda7574]

♡LOVE Robert Fuller.

[@harperstacey9604]

Robert fuller was a handsome man.

[@garymckee8857]

Enjoying the new content. Thanks Rob.

[@reginadandridge4618]

I love all the characters! I hope they ste all still living! 😊🥰🥰

[@reginadandridge4618]

I love Laramie! I watch it Monday to Friday. It's just crazy about Slim and Jess! 😊😁😇🥰

[@firstcitytraveler]

Laramie is my favorite western, Cheyenne being the other favorite. Great interview with Dennis Holmes.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Gregg. Yes, they were both terrific series. Thanks.

[@beverlylyons2548]

Thank you, Rob and Dennis, for a great interview. Haven’t met Dennis yet, but I am hoping when things get back to normal that we can see both of you and Robert Fuller at a festival.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Bev. We're hoping that the Williamsburg Nostalgia Festival will take place in Nov 2021. Check on-line regularly for details.

[@beverlylyons2548]

@@AWordonWesterns MidSouth Nostalgia Festival in Memphis area is the only one I can attend. Maybe one day. . . .

[@janisdais2832]

I love this interview !! I'm a big Laramie fan and I belong to the Robert Fuller Fandom. I also love James Drury on The Virginian. Never met a Western I didn't like !! 💜⭐️💜⭐️💜⭐️💜⭐️💜⭐️💜

[@rosezingleman5007]

What a fun interview!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Rose. Dennis is pretty funny!

[@jimross7648]

Interesting episode the only series I saw was Virginian as only had one then two stations. Learned a lot as always.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Happy to fill in the blanks, Jim.

[@Pushyhog]

dennis had a sense of direction young in life. Still does.

[@DarrylWhiteguitar]

Thanks, Rob. I'm glad that the pandemic has not prevented you and your guests from sharing their wonderful stories. Laramie!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Darryl.

[@chaso4937]

HI, THANK YOU FOR HAVING DENNIS HOLMES ON YOUR SHOW!! I LIVE IN CONNECTICUT, AND WE GET LARAMIE EVERY DAY ON GRIT TV ( that's A helluva name for a tv channel, ain't it?? ) SO IT WAS NICE TO SEE "MIKE" ALL GROWED-UP, AND HEAR SOME OF HIS STORIES ABOUT THE SHOW!! HOWEVER, GEEZE YOU GUYS!! DENNIS TELLS HOW BOBBY CRAWFORD EXPLAINED TO HIM WHY HE LEFT THE SERIES; WOULD IT HAVE FREAK'IN KILLED DENNIS TO HAVE FINISHED THE STORY, AND TELL US THE REASON BOBBY GOT FIRED??? COULDN'T YOU HAVE ASKED HIM THAT IN A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?? OY VEY!!! HOPE YOU HAVE HIM ON AGAIN, SO HE CAN FINISH THE DAMN STORY!! CHAS ORVIS, PLAINVILLE, CT.

[@marshaldillon4387]

Great interview Rob.

[@pennyjohnson5963]

Loved the show, Dennis Holmes and I share the same birthday! June, 2023

[@AWordonWesterns]

Hope you had a happy birthday Penny.

[@pennyjohnson5963]

@AWordonWesterns Thank You, I'm an October girl. So I have another birthday year coming up. :)

[@donnaridings1219]

My FAVORITE SHOW EVER! ONLY REASON I GOT DIRECT TV. (Then my kids said, "mom, why didn't you just buy the dvds?" ....DUH!!! Oh well.😂 now I catch my boys watching it.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Great, Donna. Thanks.

[@donnaridings1219]

@@AWordonWesterns If this is Dennis wow you made my day!

[@cherimolina2121]

Thank you. Interesting interview. BIG Laramie fan!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Cheri. Thanks.

[@patriciasnyder6915]

I really enjoy A Word On Westerns. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@AWordonWesterns]

You are so welcome, Patricia. Glad you enjoy them.

[@martharoberson8817]

I really enjoyed Laramie when it was on Grit TV. Wish you were here again.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

I was born in Mojave,Ca. in 1954 so i was one that grew up with these westerns,my dad and his uncles built the runway at Edwards Air Base.I could always tell they filmed at lone Pine and that famous dang rock was even on Star Trek!

[@AWordonWesterns]

It's a terrific location out there, Sonny. Thanks.

[@ChiefThundermoon]

@@AWordonWesterns I wonder if there are any goodies out there been years since i been back.I also got to Meet Harey Carey Jr,he signed my rifle stock,A magazine by the name of Shoot Magazine presented Harey with an engraved ivory six shooter and holster rig,it was a grand opening for the adobe ranch his dad built which is now a museum,they wanted some people there dressed as old western folks,so i slapped my chaps on a cowboy hat and an old vest and headed out,i took the stock off a rifle i had just bought and he signed both sides,Harey Carey Jr. and "Dobe" on the other side.I took a pic of his wife with that rig over her shoulder he sure liked it so the guy that sent me the paper asked if Harey could have a copy,wy hell yea, so i sent Harey a copy through the docent at William S. Hart Museum. We even made the local paper Santa Clarita Gazette i think it was called.I even got offered a job of docent by the new owner of the ranch,they also own Farmer John products.But i live 300 miles north of there and was working at the county road dept.He said i could have anything i wanted to teach with,i think he liked my chaps.One of the best days ever,i asked Harey,i bet you have alot of rigs like that,he replyed nope this is the only one i got all those you see in ther movies go back to the prop Dept.He lived in Santa Monica then and invited us all over to see more pictures and such but that was a long drive away.He did take us on a tour of the inside and told stories,said that 3 Godfathers was partly filmed in the desert at the time near his dads ranch,and the Navajos had a trading post there and worked on the ranch,he said his dad had to sell that ranch because work had slowed down,he said i saw my dad age Ten Years driving away from that ranch,which choked him up a bit,his sister was there and comforted him fer a moment,got to talk to her to she said she followed John Wayne around like a lost puppy.You could just imagine The Duke,John Ford,Ben and other having a drink on the ranch,that ranch is awesome.Just like you would imagine an adobe ranch to be.You ever seen a western where they drag a guy around behind a horse,that comes from a game the Navajos played tore up many a Navajo blanket under them bellys According to harey Carey Jr. YO!