'Legends & Lies': The Real Lone Ranger

[@corycody6967]

Bass Reeves does not deserve to be forgotten. The man was more brave than can be described.

[@demetriussherman476]

They have erected a statue about 25 feet of Bass Reeves outside Fort Smith which still stands today. Question: What was the name of Bass Reeves horse? Answer: Blaze

[@robertboles1966]

This is what WOKE really means!!!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

WE Cannot let another 2 years of this go on its time for the American ppl. to drag every corrupt politician out of the office

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

EXACTLY !!

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

It's really a shame that the gop and fox threw President Trump under the bus.

[@samuelross9884]

And that has exactly what to do with Bass Reeves?

[@davidbooks6847]

It took too long for history, to tell the truth about Bass Reeves the best lawman of the old west.

[@tomchrobak4776]

Like most young boys in the 50’s the Lone Ranger was a heroic figure. I would love to see a book and movie of the authentic American hero, Bass Reeves.

[@TomBTerrific]

As a 50s child so would I. For some reason we feel the need to exaggerate and embellish. Mostly to sell books and movies. Unfortunately it distorts and often significantly hides the truth.

[@silvagto]

I’m shocked that Fox would even acknowledge the existence of Bass Reeves, much less do a doc about him. Am I in danger of being kinda, sorta, mildly impressed by Fox??

[@marcusbasher4676]

Well you see they didn’t show he was black

[@jessietoney8919]

I was shocked too😅

[@dannysimmons3167]

Like to see Denzel play him in a movie

[@samuelross9884]

I literally got a book out of the library just three weeks ago about Bass Reeves. An account written by Gary Paulsen (author of Hatchet), based on historical records. A wonderful book, and how strange it is that Fox decides to make this series just now! (Btw, I'm a huge fan of The Lone Ranger radio and tv series!). In any case, Bass Reeves was an extraordinary man, with an extraordinary life. He lived in the Oklahoma (Indian Territory), and did so much to bring law to its wild and lawless frontier.

[@damnitstroubleman]

I love Hatchet. What's this other book called?

[@JasonBroome-op3fv]

originally aired in 2015 and Fox was one of the first to have a TV show that connects the dots between Bass and the Lone Ranger.

[@TomBTerrific]

@@JasonBroome-op3fvsorry there are no dots. Bass Reeves accomplishments stand on there own. Adding BS to them does nothing but cloud the truth and truth should be what it’s all about!

[@evefet5491]

​​​@@JasonBroome-op3fv not true I heard about him from Spike Lee who did a story about him on MSNBC like 15 years ago.

[@JasonBroome-op3fv]

@@TomBTerrific no disrespect, but there are a lot of connecting points between Bass and the fictional Lone Ranger. And the fact that he may have inspired a tv / radio series does nothing to diminish his personal accomplishments. I am a HUGE fan of Bass Reaves and am in contact with members of his family on a regular basis. Much of what we of western history is speculative - and even more still influenced the mythos of the American West. We did nothing but honor and respect the true story of the man Bass Reaves and his accomplishments.

[@MrHarryc727]

Thank you from a Texan whi is Black American

[@maryettadipietro8801]

Always loved the long rangers and Tonto its was and is still one of my favorite shows.

[@norbertherriott9761]

Bass Reeves was an awesome human being!

[@lamontrucker9580]

Didn't know anything about him until I was 50 years old they covered it up

[@robertboles1966]

It's what WOKE is what it really means. But it's what they are trying to make you think WOKE means something else.

[@robertboles1966]

WAKE UP 😴

[@timpannell6031]

1:28

[@dukemocchi]

Awesome!! That’s pretty badass!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

LET'S go, Brandon!🇺🇸

[@demetriussherman476]

The Native American the "Tonto" seen in the video must be Grant Johnson. "Grant Johnson was one of the most noted peace officers in the history of the Indian Territory. Johnson's father was a Chickasaw Freedman, and his mother was a Creek Freedwoman. Johnson's work, in tandem with Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, became legend in the Indian Territory. " The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture "Who was that Black man with a badge? I never got to thank him." "Why, that was Bass Reeves" (Play William Tell Overture)

[@rogerross6583]

Bass Reeves was a great lawman.

[@teanistillmon3341]

Like it should BE!!!! We are awesome

[@robertboles1966]

Im 52 years old and I was always told my history from my great grandmother. That's still not the truth about the truth about the real about the few hundreds about the American people of this world.

[@JasonBroome-op3fv]

This originally aired in 2015 - on Fox News Sunday nights. There were 3 seasons and this episode was in the first season. So it's been around for a while.

[@arthurpeterson246]

Great story a man l would liked to shake hands with.

[@dannysimmons3167]

Yep I’ve heard of mr. Reeves

[@dirkdillary4925]

This facts! People have to do some research and get out of there bubble!

[@LifeLifemoreAbundantly]

Prayerfully more Christians do learn their rightful authority over satan and his seed, and that also more patriots sincerely turn to Christ. Luke 10:19 “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I've been aware of this since Bill O'REILLY'S book about him

[@RenneDanjoule]

Is this the first slave owner of America?

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

This onscreen series actually was O'Reilly's too. They've just replaced his parts with Kelsey Grammer, who says the exact same things Bill did.

[@bethbartlett5692]

"Regulations" Required: Rare that I watch anything on Fox for I prefer Ethics and Higer Minded Media Content. It is apparent there's 0 concern for the Well-being of the Public or this Nation through the Intentions and Acations of Fox Medias. The Opinion, Commentary, Tabloid, Cable News requires Standards with Reprocussions for failure to comply. "Regulations" Required.

[@mountianfolks]

The story of the Lone Ranger was stolen by Star Wars. All but one of an elite group is killed.... betrayed by one of their own. A single man is the only known survivor.

[@stevenfromer3816]

You have a serious timeline conflict

[@mountianfolks]

@@stevenfromer3816 How ignorant of you. Guess you do not know both stories.

[@44excalibur]

The story of the Lone Ranger was actually the story of John Reynolds Hughes, not Bass Reeves.

[@oneshot1824]

American History ❤

[@samuelross9884]

I'm thinking that Bass Reeves would be a good story to make into a TV series? Perhaps Fox can produce it? (I know that 20th Century Fox was sold to Disney [dumb decision!], but Fox can still produce a tv series anyhow.)

[@damnitstroubleman]

It was a TV series. It was called the Lone Ranger

[@TomBTerrific]

@@damnitstroublemannot!

[@sbradshaw1886]

​@@damnitstroublemanwell we now know that Lone Ranger series was bs. The real series is Lawmen:Bass Reeves which is a on Paramount+

[@jWestdd]

​@damnitstroublema _ but not depicting the truth of who this real person was. Just like here .... having a hard time revealing this man was. A former slave who was made to accompany his owners son in the Civil War. BTW Bass Reeves is who the Lone Ranger television series was based on.

[@samuelross9884]

@@jWestdd Would be nice if he was a TV Series ....

[@shundakm]

Greatly put Frasier… I mean Kelsey…

[@damnitstroubleman]

The fictional Lone Ranger was a masked hero specifically because the creator didn't want anyone to know the real Lone Ranger was Black. What a way to honor a guy's legacy.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Horse pucky

[@coloneljawoof6832]

Kelsey Grammer is fantastic.

[@jWestdd]

Typical US history not depicting the truth of who this real person was. Just like here .... having a hard time revealing this was a former slave who was made to accompany his "owner's" son in the Civil War. And yes .... Bass Reeves is who the Lone Ranger television series was based on. Word of mouth stories passed down and the Lone Ranger radio series 1933 was made, then later the TV series 1949 to 1957. Yes, Mr. Reeves life is the premise for the Lone Ranger radio and television series .... 😑.

[@jackiesheahart8203]

Society has no respect for the sacrifices made, on, "The Trail of Tears!" You should teach them why you call it that...

[@feffygracie]

You mean the trail of tears where the Native Americans were marched halfway across the states with their black slaves in tow?

[@jackiesheahart8203]

@@feffygracie Black Slaves? That's interesting! We owned black slaves during the March across land to an open prison? 1st question, when was the first slave ship arrival on this soil? 2nd question, when did they march us across this nation? Since you want to speak up, let's have some dates and get this straight!

[@jackiesheahart8203]

@@feffygracie I would also like to acknowledge, you didn't describe why it's called the trail of tears. It went straight to the black man Default argument that means nothing.

[@jackiesheahart8203]

@@feffygracie wanna see something cool? You probably haven't noticed, Slave owners shaved their slaves, so they didn't have problems with lice and crabs. Hey Donna, take a look at the men you encounter. Slavery, hidden from educated know nothing's like yourself.

[@feffygracie]

@@jackiesheahart8203 I'm not doing research for you in a KZbin comment section.

[@jha7623]

Hahahahahahaha sure billy

[@langleyj8199]

Only in hindsight did one current historian Art Burton, also black, make this connection. It’s pure unproven speculation.

[@maverickf22eagle94]

Indeed.

[@v1llian30]

lol.. pygmy idiots.

[@gonova8412]

Texas Ranger John Hughes and Zorro disagree.

[@louisborselio8608]

The story of Bass Reeves and what he accomplished is legendary and should be learned by all. But he is not, I repeat NOT the inspiration for The Lone Ranger. WHY do I say this? Because The Lone Ranger was created in 1933. There was nothing written about Bass Reeves available back then. Nor was he was never taught about in school at that time either. So the Lone Ranger creators, and the rest of the country never knew about Bass Reeves until almost 40 years later when accounts of his exploits began to surface in 1971. I know what my first sentence says, but now I wonder what proof is there that Bass Reeves ever actually existed. Is there an actual document that lists all U.S. Marshalls? And is Bass Reeves on that list? I did several internet searches asking one simple question. "When did schools start teaching students about Bass Reeves?" And the results were always just telling me about who he was and his history, but none of them answered the question, When was he taught about in school. In my heart of hearts I want to believe that such a man did exist for the sake of unifying humanity for the cause of law and justice, but I can't let my emotions decide what is the truth.

[@JasonBroome-op3fv]

with a little bit of research and some understanding of urban folklore you might think differently. Bass Reaves transported hundreds of outlaws to a Federal Prison in Detroit, by train. The legendary lawman's reputation grew, not from 'in print' stories, but from word of mouth. The idea of The Lone Ranger was 'created' in Detroit, for radio at WXYZ . And while the 'inspiration' for The Lone Ranger comes from different sources, such as a book by the same name, or the Zorro series already in print - there is credible evidence that Bass Reaves may also have been one of those inspirations. As far as schools teaching about Bass Reaves - that is neither the benchmark for confirming something actually happened in history, nor is it something we should hope for. I never learned about Jackie Robinson in school, never learned about Jim Thorpe, or even Moses'Fleetwood' Walker (the first baseball player to break the color line). School isn't the only source for actual history - it can be a good resource, but so much has been left out of our text books. Fortunately, there are incredibly detailed records that not only confirm Bass Reaves really existed, but also provide verification of his record as a US Marshall. Many articles and court records from his day reveal his accomplishments - and many of his contemporaries wrote and spoke highly of him - so there is a lot of documentation to support and confirm him as a real person in history.

[@louisborselio8608]

@@JasonBroome-op3fvI will accept Bass Reeves existed and did the the things they said he did. But I know for a fact he did not have an influence on the Lone Ranger or even Zorro because those creators never heard of Bass Reeves.

[@apollocontestants7384]

African American history was not part of any school’s curriculum until the 1970’s. So if that’s your only reading for doubting his existence please watch the 1619 project to learn how black peoples were not only oppressed and silenced in history but was also not thought of as human beings. This has continued to happen. Whites stealing and taking credit for the accomplishments of others. As an example, did you know the Ebola virus was discovered by a black scientist in Africa. His name was Jean Muyembe but he never received credit because he shipped his samples off to a lab in Brlgium that had better microscopes and the scientists there who received the samples Peter Piot took credit for the discovery. This lack of respect continues. History is written by those in power, the truth gets buried under racism

[@joecrawford192]

Long ranger was a copy cat from long ranger

[@loricook173]

There is-no proof he was black ! ! ! 🤔🤔✝️✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 . . .

[@Mortis33-o4b]

Lol 😂your an idiot

[@smeeagain3102]

✈️👀

[@jeanlubo2446]

What !!! Is that the end?

[@whiskeybrown262]

CRT 😮!

[@Amazingpally]

The idea I wish to convey is, that the result of the highest intellection in the scientifically occupied brain is the evolution of a sublimated form of spiritual energy, which, in the cosmic action, is productive of illimitable results, while the automatically acting brain holds or stores up in itself only a certain quantum of brute force that is unfruitful of benefit for the individual or humanity.

[@stevenfromer3816]

Ah nice try junior

[@waynefoster887]

BS

[@dougrye3020]

Am from fort smith Arkansas but bass is not based on the long ranger

[@jWestdd]

Mr. Bass Reeves life is the truth behind the TV series Lone Ranger .... people just do not want to admit the truth 😑

[@NormanBraslow-nh2tz]

Drop the Black pandering.

[@rufusgoldstein2655]

How is this black pandering. Bass Reeves was one of the most successful deputy US Marshalls west of the Mississippi if not the most. He had 3000 arrests. This is real history that's been mostly forgotten about and only recently has been brought to the spotlight

[@calvinwhite3807]

Do you think maybe President George Washington May by chance have been black?

[@verborgenewahrheit1594]

They are trying to rewrite the White man out of his own history

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

No, but there WERE soldiers of the Revolution who were black. If you look at the classic painting of Washington crossing the Delaware...the two solders in the front of Washington's boat are black.

[@bigcoop3717]

they say lincoln was a actual black man no joke

[@KurtBoulter]

The way the left is rewriting history, Mr Washington, would be cast as an overweight, trans mute, with syphilis.

[@dirkdillary4925]

Take a look at a channel called “Straight Up” he has some interesting perspective regarding your exact question.

[@rogerross6583]

😅😅 😂🎉

[@moniquedeitz4356]

Great idea to put the myths right. Truth, past and present, is often obscured by agenda. For me, however, the soundtrack is way too busy and annoying to gain my interest past viewing this first episode. It overshadows the story of heroism, justice and potential truth about Bass Reeves. The series production is likely already put to bed, and that's a shame. Not well done, FOX.

[@TomBTerrific]

The bigger issue is isn’t not a factual report. Bass deserves better. He doesn’t need the Lone Ranger crap to lift him higher!

[@gregluna7039]

I already knew this, but did you know that babe Ruth was black

[@rogerross6583]

Hog wash and poppycock! Plain and simple!

[@charlescrook3577]

What an absolute load Fox! MOST Lawmen of the time worked alone or “Lone” if you will. MOST used a native “scout” in the Indian territories. EVERYONE paid with silver; it was the currency till 1964 Whit or “pale” horses are very common and certainly not indicative to an exclusive rider. Also, to my own research and many other historians Bass Reeves had a light buckskin NOT a pure white horse. Honestly, this is taking AWAY from Marshal Reeve’s REAL and TRUE history and story by assimilating him with the purely fictional “Lone Ranger”. Which was a conglomeration of many western dime store heroes! To be honest….IF anyone should EVER be referred to as the “real” “Lone Ranger” it was Clayton Moore who made the fictional character “real” in many hearts and minds. He was deprived of it in real life and NOW; you historically ignorant panderers are even taking away THAT LEGACY from him as some sort of white washed hero of a purely functional character. Unbelievable! The is NOTHING to take away from Bass Reeves who certainly was an extraordinary lawman. However certainly NOT the basis for GT’s creation.

[@dukeduke6117]

How can bass reeves be compared to the lone ranger ? The lone ranger was white used silver bullets ,rode a white horse and wore a mask,bass reeves was a ranger and had a Indian side kick but that's as close as it gets. Why is almost historical person or event being revised to have the historical person or event be black. Gosh next historical person that was black will be ... Alexander the great Plato. Socrates napoleon Ronald Reagan Larry bird Joe Namath Tarzan the three stores Mozart Clark gable Sharon stone Joan of arc im telling you i won't be surprised if they try and I'm canceling my cable subscription to fox sports news and their youtube channels also for trying to pass off this woke B.S

[@dirkdillary4925]

The Lone Ranger was a Character made up after the real man Bass Reeves! Just saying!

[@Mortis33-o4b]

Your ridiculous. My husband and I are black and aren’t woke…we are proud Americans. This is not a white country fool…this is not a Black Country it’s Native land. Respect that or go back to where you came from.

[@BLOCKchainGANGgang]

You're an idiot!😂😂

[@44excalibur]

To all these woke idiots trying to once again rewrite history, no, Bass Reeves was NOT the inspiration for the Lone Ranger. First, the creators of the Lone Ranger stated that they based the character on other fictional characters like Zorro and Robin Hood, which is why the Lone Ranger wears a mask. Second, Bass Reeves was a US Marshall, not a Texas Ranger. Third, the most likely real life inspiration for the Lone Ranger was John Reynolds Hughes, the longest-serving Texas Ranger in US history who had a book inspired by his life story called "The Lone Star Ranger."

[@pzman5603]

Wyatt earp was swarthy or what we call to swarthy..Bass reeves is psduenyom.Go research yourself lol.

[@KurtBoulter]

The word is spelled "pseudonym", go research yourself. Also, the word/phrase "moniker" or "dashing appellation" may also be used in its place.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Leftist propaganda

[@kingtchalla2289]

On Fox? I don't think so. Nice try, though.

[@BLOCKchainGANGgang]

You're an idiot!😂😂

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

Sorry, you are on the wrong news outlet. But then again, you wouldn't see the truth on your CNN.

[@rogerross6583]

Crap yup that’s what it is.

[@mariobotelho32]

Black. Right...

[@Mortis33-o4b]

He was black…

[@jesslvrde6027]

Yeah there is literal pictures of this stupid

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

why are u only showing reeves from behind?????????????????????????? weird

[@testchannelseven]

Lone Ranger is not based on Reeves.

[@rogerross6583]

You mean Bass Reeves rode a horse called Silver and had an Indian friend called Tonto, that z bass Reeves was the last of a possee ambushed by Butch Cavendish, that what you mean??🤣😂😅😆😄🤪🙄😂🥱