LONE RANGER CREED recited by Clayton Moore! Plus Clay & Jay Silverheels Protest! Dawn Moore! AWOW

Clayton Moore and his friend, Jay Silverheels, starring as the Lone Ranger and Tonto, stood up for what was right on screen and off. Find out what led to their enduring friendship and why they joined together as protestors to shut down production of the classic series. Clayton (Sept 14, 1914 - Dec 28, 1999) was not the first actor to portray the Masked Man, but he became so identified with the role that no other performer has been able to replace him in the minds of fans. In this special episode, Clay's daughter, Dawn Moore, takes us back to those thrilling days of yesterday and shares her Father's life story. It's a tale of hardships and hard work that ends with the actor embracing the role and the character's ideals of honesty, justice and equality, exemplified in "The Lone Ranger's Creed." Clayton's identification with the famous character, created in 1933, lead him to change his own lifestyle and live according to the ideals that the Lone Ranger represented to millions of fans all over the world. You'll find out "who was that masked man" in Dawn's revealing memories of her Father. Recorded Sept 17, 2019.
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[@lisad476]

The lone ranger was my hero as a child. And still is. We need more Lone Lone Rangers and Tonto's in our world

[@BuckJones1909]

It warms my heart to know that they weren’t just actors playing a role! They were both good human beings with a belief in, “To have a friend you have to be a friend”!! “Clayton, do you want to play the Lone Ranger?” “Mr. Trendle, I AM THE LONE RANGER”

[@fredericmartin7148]

True story: In the late 1970s Clayton made a personal appearance in Rockford, IL. I lived nearby and planned to go see him but on that day I got called to jury duty. A few years later I moved to Dallas, TX where Clayton was the mascot of the Texas Rangers baseball club and was making a personal appearance. Again I planned to go see him but AGAIN I got called to jury duty. Just goes to show you: when the Lone Ranger is in town, justice must be served.

[@cynthiacupler8005]

I was in children's hospital, in Denver Colorado, when Mr Clayton Moore came in to visit us, what a great memory, R.I.P.Clayton Moore. 👍

[@mikehagan4320]

Clayton Moore was using the Lone Ranger character in the years after the series aired. At one point the people that legally owned the "Lone Ranger" took Moore to court. Moore lost in court. The court said the mask didn't belong to moore. So he couldn't wear it anymore. But he emerged from the courtroom wearing dark sunglasses that covered his eyes. That's when Clayton Moore and the Lone Ranger became one of my Heroes and Help Guide my life as a Young Man. Good Men Help Create Good Young Men. Young Men Become Good Husbands, Fathers, Friends, Employees and Good Citizens. May God Bless Clayton Moore and the people that Created the Lone Ranger. And May the Lone Ranger Creed Live on Forever. Best Wishes! M.H.

[@tablature6121]

That happened during the production of the 1981 movie, The Legend of the Lone Ranger. The producers and the owner of the character decided that the then 65 year old Moore, still making appearances as the Lone Ranger and signing autographs as such, would be a detriment to their "new and improved" retelling of the Ranger's origins, and issued a court injunction against him to make him stop. Moore brought suit to have the injunction removed but the case was dismissed. Moore was not to be deterred, however, and went on making appearances, only wearing dark sunglasses instead of the mask, and signing autographs as "The Masked Man." He even profited from the incident, going on to make commercials for a sunglasses manufacturer, whereas the movie was a total flop, both financially and critically, as was the 2013 movie. Clayton Moore WAS the Lone Ranger.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpfWdayqjrOYoNE

[@mikehagan4320]

@@tablature6121 Thanks for adding that Comment and link! There is Justice sometimes. You just now made a Cynical Guy Smile. The Lone Ranger Still Rides!

[@terrelll.howard8660]

Well said I can add not a word.

[@carlevans5760]

@@tablature6121 Clayton Moore is to the Lone Ranger, as Adam West was to Batman.

[@tablature6121]

@@carlevans5760 Well said. Couldn't agree more.

[@crowhaven200]

"Of the people, by the people, for the people " Not a more important time in history for those words. Thank you Clayton Moore, and Jay Silverheels.

[@jimmiehahn4560]

The Lone Ranger always had a positive message!

[@CthulhuSaves]

One of the greatest thrills of my life was getting to meet and talk to Clayton Moore in 1981. He was doing small, intimate appearances at various places, one of which was a small shopping mall near where I lived in Kansas. He was wearing the dark sunglasses he used in lieu of the mask that they'd forbidden him from wearing, and he was upset about the new Legend of the Lone Ranger film, although he wouldn't go into detail about what the problem was (it wasn't jealousy or anything of that nature, there was something upsetting about the production that, I think, he couldn't legally talk about). Still, I got to meet and talk to The freakin' Lone Ranger! I hope he was able to see how awestruck I was, and realize he'd made such a lasting impression on someone who wasn't even alive when the show first aired (I was 15, born 9 years after the series had gone off the air. --God bless syndication and the days of only 3 channels!).

[@roldangonzalez7360]

A really great story, I wish I could have met Clayton Moore, yours is a priceless memory, I think back when I was a little boy and got to watch the Lone Ranger on Saturdays on tv, those were the best of times!

[@carlevans5760]

It's not meanness on his part, but I think it had to do with hiring another to play the lead role. Rightfully, it should have been awarded to Clayton Moore. The same thing happened when Michael Keaton got the roll of Batman. Adam West should have been given that role.

[@johnwesley8327]

Clayton Moore, class act. They truly don't make them like that anymore! Thanks for sharing Rob.

[@dashcam26]

I remember getting a signed picture from him when I was about 5 years old. All the way to England

[@3516mos]

*Man!! I absolutely LOVE this show and both characters! They were my heros growing up, and GREAT role models for ALL children. TRUTH, JUSTICE and THE AMERICAN WAY. HI HO SILVER, AWAY!!!*

[@williambilyeu9801]

I believe that was the Superman opening lines. George Reeves embodied it, and Christopher Reeve continued it. Now the comics and the movies are doing away with it.

[@tonybrigner3866]

the lone ranger was and always will be my hero thank you for keeping the cowboys alive happy trails my friends

[@dawnmoore7894]

Thank you Rob Word for always making me look good! You are without exception the BEST interviewer EVER, making your guests relaxed and welcome... While I know how hard you work to prepare for these talks, you are so charming, natural and well versed in westerns and how to keep a conversation moving... Thank you for keeping the flame of Dad's legacy burning and that of the uniquely American western genre of entertainment! Hi Yo Silver!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank YOU, Dawn, for always sharing your Father with us and for the very kind words about....Word. Ha! Love ya!

[@carlevans5760]

@@AWordonWesterns Ma'am, thank you for these and I do get misty-eyed when I see things dealing with your father. It's difficult to lose another best friend as he was, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, John Wayne and so many others were. I admit I cried when I heard he'd passed away, same as with Duke and a few others.

[@carlevans5760]

Sorry, I replied to the wrong post.

[@carlevans5760]

Ma'am, thank you for these and I do get misty-eyed when I see things dealing with your father. It's difficult to lose another best friend as he was, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, John Wayne and so many others were. I admit I cried when I heard he'd passed away, same as with Duke and a few others.

[@TheSnoopindaweb]

😃💐🌻❕

[@marcosgonzalez4525]

To a 6 year old watching from Cuba they were my favorites. My innocence. My heroes .

[@merlelangley4460]

THIS MAN WAS AND REMAINS A TRUE PATRIOT! GOD BLESS CLATON MOORE!

[@terryv]

Clayton Moore - In my opinion, the top TV western star (& show) of all time. And considering all the great ones that there were, that’s saying something.

[@efhs1970]

Rob, you know that Clayton would be incredibly proud of Dawn! And obviously, Dawn is just as proud of her Dad! Clayton & Jay, taught millions of boys & girls, how to be a friend! Awesome interview!💫

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Larry. I'm sure he was already proud of her but would be even more proud to see her today.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

How delightful! Dawn is a natural narrator and really keeps it interesting. Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels are among the elite few in Hollywood who were above reproach. Always admired them both. Thank you again Rob for sharing your wonderful family and friends of Filmdom with us. There's a quality of honesty and sincerity in you as you present these stories and storytellers to us. It's incredible to have these people like Dawn confirm that our vision of some of the most beloved characters of our youth were true reflections of many of them in real life.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Wayne. More goodies still to come!

[@joecombs7468]

I love that speech he gave. One half of this country would attack anyone giving a speech like that today.

[@jessstone7486]

Its worth reading Clayton's book, I Was That Masked Man. Before the series, he was a stunt rider, as was Jay. If you watch the episodes closely, you'll see him do those wonderful running mounts onto Silver - wow! incredible stuff. He's one of my heroes ... his b'day was this past Monday, Sept. 14.

[@timothylynch2029]

One of the rarest breeds: an enduring Hero. I really miss him.I 😔

[@joeboden8898]

Your Dad will always be my Hero and I'm 75 year's old" A Moral Hero!! Also and I never get tired off the LONG RANGER"

[@marksheffer625]

Truly appreciate your infinite knowledge of westerns . It makes me appreciate them more . I raised 3 kids on westerns . One wrote a paper for school on John Wayne . Teacher couldn't believe she even heard of John Wayne . My other daughter while dating required her new beau to watch a black and white John Wayne western to see what he was really made of . It was the end for a few of them . God bless you and thanks again

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for sharing, Mark.

[@jdb10715]

Trindel asking Clayton if he's like to be the LR. "Mr Trendel, I am the Lone Ranger."

[@velmacoontz1949]

👍

[@jetsons101]

My kids and I just went to Forest Lawn Glendale yesterday to visit Clayton "The Loan Ranger," and after that we visited Walt Disney. Clayton and Walt are laid to rest quite close to each other. It was a great day. Dawn, your father must be so proud of you. America today needs more people like Clayton and Jay.

[@martinhoffer3213]

After 72 years on TV, it says something about the quality of the show.

[@paulstan9828]

One of my favorite shows as a kid. I remember I would get mad when bad guys wanted to take of his mask. Ha!!

[@paulstan9828]

hiram hacklesworth Ha!!!!!

[@paulstan9828]

John Phillips Ha!! That’s true!

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@paulstan9828 The bad guys finally did take his mask in 1981 but they couldn’t stop him.

[@paulstan9828]

@@vladtheimpala5532 Forgot about that your right.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I'm sure the female audience would have been delighted had they been successful. Moore was a handsome gent.

[@velmacoontz1949]

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ GREAT interview!!!!! LOVE the Lone Ranger - Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels - and now Clayton's daughter! 😊 Thank you, Rob Word!

[@christinemiller7577]

I loved learning about these actors! Everything they had to go through, and that they still kept their high morals. The Lone Ranger's Creed gave me goosebumps. My dad was like that also! It was wonderful to learn that Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels were great friends throughout their lifetimes. Thank you Dawn Moore for sharing some of your dad's story, I really enjoyed listening to all you had to say. Just from what I heard from you - the apple didn't fall far from the tree. And Thank You Rob Word for all the time and knowledge it takes in sharing "with all of us" these wonderful shows. They are greatly appreciated!

[@williampalenik7306]

My most favorite western show ever put on TV I watched as reruns as a kid growing up In the late 60's and 70's

[@1ndone132]

My husband and I watched the first episode of the Lone Ranger the other day. Let me tell you, like two kids were in room, cheering, laughing and just having a ball with something we were so familiar with, that lit up our heart's with such joy, like the rest of the world didn't exist! Thx Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

That's what it's all about, Christine. Thanks and best to you and your Ranger lovin' hubby.

[@anitajohnson2873]

Every child should grow up watching the original Lone Ranger. Instilling morals and true brotherly love. God put a blessing on this story. Love these actors.

[@georgesenda1952]

Only ONE Lone Ranger. Clayton Moore. Always was and always will be. No 1 year substitute, no cheesy Lone Ranger with dubbed voice, no Ranger with sidekick with bird on head. Only one Tonto too. Jay Silverheels. Clayton Moore appeared at a hardware store in West Sacramento in the 1980's. He was mobbed by parents and adults who never stopped loving their kemosabe. I was so happy to see him in person. Greetings and love to his daughter.

[@garypascucci5797]

The Lone Ranger with Clayton Moore was the first television hero ever. The show always promoted good defeating evil, being good-hearted, moral, ethical, law abiding, patriotic, etc. it also promoted teamwork, keeping your word, humbleness, strength of character, physical fitness, non bigotry, non racism... I could go on and on. Something for everyone to aspire to be, young or old. Every drug store had the white hat, mask, & cap guns with a belt for the boys, & pink versions for the girls. Kemosabe even became part of our vocabulary. The entire country knew the William Tell Overture finale as the Lone Ranger theme. He set the bar, & set it high.

[@Ronin4614]

Hello, Rob. This is simply a great interview, I just have go tell you that. The Lone Ranger was a show that I never missed when I was growing up. I watched every TV episode, ”movie”, and his in person show at one of our theaters. I loved hearing about Clayton and Jay as Clayton’s daughter brought them both alive again. Thank you, Rob; thank you so very much.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim.

[@richardelliott9511]

Listening to Dawn's stories brought tears to my eyes. What a woman, what men Clayton and Jay were. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard

[@richardelliott9511]

I enjoy most all of them but this one really touched me

[@mollydion8311]

I love the Lone Ranger! I was 5 & he was my hero. And I dreamed of having a Silver & Scout. Such a sweet time when good triumphed over evil, at least in our tv shows.

[@Laburles858]

I knew that these men were special people I could sense it even on the TV show!

[@sunsetmotionpictures1418]

Wow that was awesome! Thank you Dawn!

[@MThomas001]

Awesome show. Not many men like Clayton Moore now. I remember thinking when the first movie came out and they made him quit wearing the mask. A sunglass company made him some that looked like his mask. He looked the same. They should have cast him instead of who they did. Great show and thanks for putting it up.

[@jaketanner20001]

Thanks for keeping our memories alive. The days of yesteryear.

[@davidmahin874]

The lone ranger was and still is my favorite hero I have him on DVD and still watch him on tv also love hoppalong Cassidy all westerns

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, David. I've been binging on the Hoppy movies several channels have been running. Great stuff!

[@spokanetomcat1]

A very good friend of mine, who past a short time ago, told me a story when he was a teen hitchhiking on Santa Monica Blvd in So.Calif in the early 60's., with other friends and this guy pulls up in a new looking red and white convertible Cadillac and picks them up. My friend who we called Moose, because a headmaster in a English boarding school named him so, started small talk with this man who picked them up. Now, he had been trying to figure out during the ride where he had seen this person the whole time they were with him. His voice and face was so familiar but could not put his finger on it. When they got to their destination and got out, thanked him for the ride. Now this man never said who he was but talked to them like an uncle wanting to know what they did, where they went to school at, where they were going and so on. So, when he pulled away they saw what was on the back of his license plate the light came on as who he was. The plate said Tonto. Jay Silverheels picked them up. He said he was one of the nicest men he has ever known in that short time they were with him.

[@AWordonWesterns]

What a fabulous story, Dan. Thanks. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to meet Jay but Clay always spoke highly of him.

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Wonderful!! Lone Ranger and Tonto, such a part of our childhood. I had a crush on Tonto...and did my best to follow his career, along with Clay. Well my brother is a trivia wizz but I'll betcha he does NOT know that Clay Moore was a successful Ariel-est (trapeze artist) !! So now maybe I can stump him with this! My brother is very ill, and has Westerns playing on the TV 24/7 these days. Thank you so much for AWOW !!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks. Good luck with the trivia quiz, Ruth.

[@raulxrooney1060]

Thank you so much Rob Word for what you do. Interviews of past Western Heroes and stars, is wonderful, but years to come, you will be known as the Legacy, as the man who saved Western Star history. Thank you so much. 67 year old army veteran, Chicago born and raised.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you very much, Raul. Sure glad you enjoy what I've been doing. Thanks for your service, too.

[@raulxrooney1060]

@@AWordonWesterns your response made my day! God bless!

[@Brace67]

I was a huge fan of The Lone Ranger’ and watched the program all the time as a young boy. There was never a better Western team than Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels.

[@darrelllne2136]

Yes those days are gone but are precious in memory. I try to live much of the way they portrayed their characters and stories of the Old West.

[@marshasullivan4074]

How fabulous to hear these stories about Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. One of my favourite shows.

[@jamesbrien1944]

Jay Silverheels and Clayton Moore were my HEROES!!!! I watched every show!

[@jozatexan1964]

Loved it when I was a kid and still watch the reruns frequently. He's still a hero. Trivia: Jay Silverheels said Scout could outrun Silver.

[@kevinmadden1645]

Not really. Jay claimed that he could outrun Scout..

[@craigmiller8833]

Thank you so much. Your interviews are always so good as well as kind to the person being interviewed and the subject matter.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Craig. Glad you like them!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Grew up watching the Lone Ranger and many more. Thanks.

[@swampwhiteoak1]

Thank you for the wonderful interview with Dawn Moore. Growing up, the Lone Ranger was one of my heroes. I tried to live up to the Lone Ranger Creed. I loved the old prospector.

[@kelleyburks9777]

Love the lone ranger and tonto can't stop watching them❤️

[@swimasfastasyoucan]

Dear Rob...on behalf of all your subscribers..i want to thank you for these videos..and a big thank you to you Rob...for liking and LOVING our comments..it makes a huge difference. ..respect to you sir🐬

[@AWordonWesterns]

As ole Mose would say, "Thank you kindly."

[@cynthiacupler8005]

Thank-you Dawn, for sharing stories of your Dad,I was so honored to meet Him, when I was staying at Children's hospital in Denver Colorado.R.I.P. Mr.Clayton Moore.❤️

[@sue7777]

Great interview--with one exception...it could have been lots, lots, longer! So much fun to hear the Dawn speak of "our hero" as Dad. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Sue. There are a couple of earlier, short episodes with Dawn detailing more cool stuff about her Dad from 2014. A link was available at the end of this episode. Thanks for watching.

[@SarahWRah]

I'm a rare kid who knew Clayton Moore on the Lone Ranger set when his mask was off. My family had a vacation cabin in Chatsworth near the Iverson Movie Ranch, where the Lone Ranger TV episodes were filmed on a regular basis. By permission we were allowed to visit movie sets while filming took place. Our favorite sets to visit were the Lone Ranger and Cisco Kid who allowed us to hang out with the actors and crews. They let my 12 year old brother wrangle horses and even drive the stage coach behind the scenes. Few people realize that Jay Silverheels was honored as the first Native American to be honored with a starring role. Both actors were remarkable men.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for sharing your memories, Sarah. Lucky you!

[@dawnmoore7894]

Wow, Sarah that's so cool! I'll bet you have some great photos?!!!

[@neillaurencealbert101]

A fire broke out in my apartment back when I was around 8, and I refused to leave because they were showing the "origin" episode! I remember hoses snaking through the bedroom and I stayed put! He was my hero!

[@AWordonWesterns]

That is too funny, Neil. Glad you made it out OK, though.

[@thomasmcnab5068]

Hi Rob...great interview Sir...Today we need more men like Clayton Moore...Tks for sharing & please keep your video's coming!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Thomas. More to come!

[@jerryknorr679]

He was one of my favorite actors right next to the Duke

[@vintagestrings6]

Such a great television show. Clayton Moore truly was the Lone Ranger along with his partner Jay Silverheels. Actually both of them were the Lone Rangers and you can feel their integrity was real. Also the theme song was undeniably one of the Best ever used for a show. Hollywood has declined to hollyweird over the years and to say it doesn't have an impact on society would be an understatement. Thanks for your efforts on this channel.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, DB.

[@jca4la]

Like this video? No, LOVE this video! Keep doing that thing you do Rob!

[@richremaly8418]

In the 70s I delivered the morning call newspaper. I had a customer who loved the Lone Ranger TV show. It was on every Saturday around noon. I would always time my route collection to get to her house right when it started. She knew it was my favorite and we would watch it together and had some people who didn't understand why I always hit her place at that time. I knew when I had a good time.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very smart, Rich. Thanksl

[@johncipriano3627]

Those days may be gone, but We still can enjoy watching them today.

[@seattlejudy5977]

AS a Child.... Playing Cowboys and Indians... I was always Tonto...Who I wanted to Be... Loving the Lone Ranger❤

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

1. Thanks for this!!! 2. Ya look at these shows, and they really aren't very good...by today's standards. 3. But It's THE LONE RANGER!! Many of us Geezers grew up with the Ranger Creed!. 4. Its NOT the William Tell Overture....Its The Lone Ranger Theme Song...and still is today. A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi Yo Silver!" The Lone Ranger. "Hi Yo Silver, away!" With his faithful Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early west. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.

[@williambilyeu9801]

There used to be a joke that a truly cultured person was one who could listen to "The William Tell Overture" and not think of the Lone Ranger. I think that they are just ignorant.

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

@@williambilyeu9801 i ar gotts muchly mor culturs

[@williambilyeu9801]

@@stevenwiederholt7000 😀 I love it!😄

[@davidhosscowart5849]

He was, without a doubt, a fine man and friend to all. Thank you RW!

[@hollywoodmediaprofessional3282]

Bring her back. She is wonderful telling stories about her dad.

[@swimasfastasyoucan]

Thanks so much Rob and miss Moore .im gunna have to watch the lone ranger now.havnt seen it for 40 years.i love the fact you keep these memories alive🐎🐎🐴🦄

[@gwenmayo7030]

I watch the Lone Ranger every weekday. Good always prevails.

[@Paladin1873]

That was a great story Dawn told about Jay Silverheels and Clayton Moore. I hope there are more to come.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Yep. She's already up in other episodes, too. Thanks, Col.

[@velmacoontz1949]

@@AWordonWesterns - very good to hear! 😊

[@OdeeOz]

Rob, your interviews never cease to amaze, and bring a smile to me. I'm sure the same goes for many, _many_ more viewers. God has blessed us all, through your interviews and works, in reviving those Golden Day memories we cherish to this day.

[@robertwalker6584]

Oh this was ANOTHER good one Sir. Thank you.

[@Orrymain1]

Amazing the way things were back then and maybe still are in some ways. Still, values-wise, you can't beat the Lone Ranger!

[@richardbloemker1495]

Wow! I never knew this. The Lone Ranger was my all time favorite Western

[@scottwilson9773]

Growing up watching this in the 60s. I had no idea it was all made before I was born. Nice to see and listen to his Daughter 😁

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed, Scott. Just goes to prove that the Lone Ranger, and especially Clayton, is timeless.

[@grahamhill6340]

I Was That Masked Man - Well I have Clayton Moore's book and have even met him, the totally unique thing about the man, is that he is the only actor I can think of who literally lived, breathed and idolized that role just about to obsession... But the one thing that made it hard for him was that the various owners of THE LONE RANGER, notably Jack Wrather didn't want their 'goldmine' franchise being threatened or identified by any one actor, even if the fans loved and worshiped Moore. In short, the owners were CHEAP... as evidenced by the fact that co-star Jay Silverheels had to get Moore to join him walking off the set just to get a basic trailer to change in, let alone any kind of frills or proper money compensation for generating wealth in not just the hit TV show, the two movies, but with the vast merchandising profits. Clayton Moore had a good soul and knew that he was a role model for millions of kids worldwide, he knew he had a responsibility to live up to... Unfortunately, he was naive to think that HOLLYWOOD of all places, even in the 1950's cared much about those same ideals. As Dawn his daughter said about her father "he liked to go along with the program and just wanted to work" - he didn't want to cause trouble. In the real world idealists have to be more practical and a lot stronger, and I think Jay Silverheels was the stronger one as he had to overcome a lot in his life and he had the courage to stand up and fight. Moore was too nice natured, and because he loved the part so much he was taken for granted and used by the producers -but never the fans! Today, even before COVIDism took us into the Twilight Zone, I think Moore's LONE RANGER 'ideals' ( belief in God, Country, Freedom and Family) would sadly be considered totally un-PC and anti-social... that's how far the world has fallen!

[@shawnwright5332]

Crazy isn't good luck a world running without moral values and integrity should turn out too be a interesting ride 👍🇨🇦

[@Ali-ct9pb]

Another wonderful interview Rob. Thanks so much. It was great to hear the stories of Clayton’s strong moral character and determination to play the role. Thank you Dawn for sharing with us. I can’t tell you how often I wished I was the Lone Ranger, even if I was a girl. I so wanted to ride Silver. I need an emoji that has twinkling horses in my eyes.

[@dawnmoore7894]

Choosing to be a hero is not limited to a gender! "Everyone has the power within themselves to make this a better world."

[@Rangersly]

Another great show! A lot of the famous cowboy stars in those days lived by the code of their characters Bill Boyd/Hoppy, Roy Rogers, Clayton Moore... Good people, with a good heart. Would love to see a show dedicated to Jay Silverheels.

[@jimross7648]

Great interview Rob. I hope you have more of this interview to mine from. Dawn Moore is an engaging and articulate guest who is a repository of information that just doesn't exist anywhere but her remembrances, and only A Word on Westerns exists to find these stories and make them available to your audience.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim. There are also a couple of very early AWOW interviews with Dawn from 2014 when we were doing episodes from the restaurant. She's a terrific guest!

[@dunebuggy1286]

As a kid, The Lone Ranger was my absolute favorite tv show. I had the LR outfit. The guns the mask, the boots. Even wore a blue button up shirt. I even had the plastic model of LR on Silver. I dont have any of he outfit but I do still have the model. As an adult its still The Lone Ranger for me as western TV series.

[@mandymine4963]

What pleasure this interview was to watch- Thank you Robb!

[@waynesigmon5628]

About the only things I watch on TV nowadays is the old westerns from the 40s 50s and 60s and 70s God bless you Clayton Moore rest in peace and Tonto

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I LOVE this program!!!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Janice.

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Loved and miss this show. Thanks

[@kerridillon3120]

What a beautiful moral man! I grew up watching the Lone Ranger.... missing those simple times in my pajamas eating a bowl of cereal to the cry of "Hi Ho Silver!!" Thanks for the memories Rob!

[@georgeearls3338]

Clayton Moore, will always be the Lone Ranger to me, and Jay Silverheels will always be Tonto. I never understood, and still don't understand why he wasn't allowed to wear the mask. In my opinion the last one to play Tonto, should have stayed on the pirate ship.

[@kyleburns883]

You’re 1000 percent right my friend

[@SuperHigear]

As a little kid growing up in the 50s I couldn't wait to watch the Lone Ranger show every day. It was during those years that I became obsessed with a desire to one day own my own horse learn to ride. It took 40 years to fulfill that desire, but I did it!

[@MartiniswithMichael]

When I was in 6th grade at Turner elementary school in Washington DC around 1961-62 I was on the safety patrol and was part of the escort when The Lone Ranger and Tonto came to the school. It was for Safety Stamps. One of my favorite childhood moment.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very lucky day for you, King!

[@douglashall2141]

Hi-yo silver and away. May God bless her always and abundantly this was an outstanding interview Rob. Thank you so very much. I've always look forward to hearing more about Clayton Moore, and Jay Silverheels. I've always been a big fan of the Lone Ranger and I especially Love The Lone Ranger Creed. It's awesome, and something of moral value to remember for everyone

[@TheSassy777]

Loved Clayton Moore. I bet these two great stars Jay Silverheels and Clayton worked at first for peanuts. I read where Clint Walker of the Cheyenne Series was making 175 dollars a week. Then realized after a couple of years he was getting screwed and he was bumped to 1500 a week. These Guys had merchandise of all kinds being sold and I bet they got O from those big bucks. I appreciate all there work and Clint Walker as well but hate they were not treated better-Money Wise in the early going. The Tool Man Series Star was making a million per episode. That’s the way it is today. You have to think the early TV Stars for getting TV to be so popular.

[@AWordonWesterns]

They all worked hard and never got residuals for those early TV series or the movies from Hollywood's Golden Age.

[@velmacoontz1949]

@@AWordonWesterns - I would love to know that is true - I had heard early tv shows rarely, if ever, paid residuals....

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@velmacoontz1949 Hey, velma. You are correct. I left out the word "never." None for features and, after 13 repeat TV episode airings, usually no TV series residuals either. Sorry.

[@velmacoontz1949]

@@AWordonWesterns thanks for fixing the post. I should've known it was a "typo" error

[@PiffBrown]

I've spent the entire evening watching interviews with Dawn Moore. Fascinating stuff! I loved hearing more about Mr. Moore and Mr. Silverheels. My dad grew up listening to the Ranger on radio, and be brought his admiration for the character to me. I watched all the Ranger shows growing up and still love to see them. I wrote Mr. Moore in the late 1990s, and he autographed the letter I'd written and mailed it back. It's one of my treasured possessions. I hope Ms. Moore comes to one of the nostalgia conventions as soon as the COVID business is done.

[@davepalmerton2429]

Thanks Rob for keeping the memories alive. A great time for television.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Hi Ho Silver... thanks for sharing guys!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for watching!

[@williambilyeu9801]

I was a big fan of the Lone Ranger and Tonto but also of Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. I have the first two seasons of the Long Ranger on DVD. I have watched the later movies, but to me Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels will always be the Lone Ranger and Tonto. As usual, a great interview. Miss Moore has a great sense of humor. I believe that the photos shown were the first time that I have seen Clayton Moore without a mask or disguises. However, I would like to hear about the season that they tried to replace Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. It failed, but I would like to know more. I also heard a few of the radio shows. To me Clayton Moore is and will always be the Lone Ranger.

[@gardgoldsmith3304]

Wonderful conversation, and wonderful ethics!! Thank you, and all the best from NH!

[@svclay1]

Fantastic Rob. One of my favorites.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Natch, Clayton!

[@Ozmulki]

Saw all his movies in India as a kid. We had no TV so died to see the movies on the big screen.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for the comment, Oz.

[@wally1452]

I loved westerns all my life and wish I could meet Rob Word. Near 80, unable to get about much at all, if anyone knows him or how to write Mr. Word, please, please send him this email...That I love his show and tonight I was so emotionally moved by Rob having Clayton Moore's daughter on, with all she and Rob said, about Mr. Moore and that very moving tribute to him re him not just playing the Lone Ranger, but he became the Lone Ranger. Finally, if anybody would like to hear the most beautiful rendition of the William Tell Overture, go to KZbin and write in "search bar" ..."Glen Campbell/S. Dakota Concert/PBS" and you will hear Glen, one of the 5 most greatest guitarists in the world pay tribute to Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels by his words about the Lone Ranger, his favorite western star and western series ever...Glen then had most of the 1,000's of people in that huge concert hall mesmerized as he played on guitar and back-up orchestra, the theme that he got a standing ovation along with many tears rolling down many faces.. ...How does one send anything to help keep "Word on Westerns" going on the air?

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thank you very much, wally, for your enthusiastic comment. Clayton was certainly a wonderful role model for several generations and his daughter continues to spread his legacy. To help us continue with our interviews and programs, you can sign up on our Patreon page, watch everything commercial free, see bonus programs and material, and get some cool AWOW items. Thanks again. Here's the link: www.patreon.com/awow

[@williambilyeu9801]

Mr. Word is amazingly good about checking his emails and answering them. I am amazed at how many times he has responded to my emails. He is one of the nicest guys.