Pat Buttram: Beyond Green Acres (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@Modeltnick]

Always loved him as Mr. Haney! Thanks for a wonderful and well researched tribute!

[@tablature6121]

Loved the man, as did so many others. His voice was probably the most recognizable of any actor before or since. Great tribute, Jerry.

[@SSN515]

He said he had a voice that never made it out of puberty.

[@deborahmccoy3837]

Heck Yeah; Just Hearing That Distinctive Voice Would Have You 😂.

[@tablature6121]

@The S Word - Absolutely agree. That would be Sterling Holloway, originally, who had one of those easily recognizable voices. Another one right up there is the fellow who narrated the Fractured Fairy Tales on the Rocky and Bullwinkle show -- Edward Everett Horton, who also played Roaring Chicken, medicine man for the Hekawi tribe, on F Troop. I remember first seeing him on F Troop and saying to myself, "I know that voice from somewhere." It finally came to me. Holloway's voice was better suited for cartoon character's, though, as he did many other than Pooh, and was even honored by Disney for his voice work.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

I loved "Mr. Haney".... Pat Buttram was a funny, lovely, and talented actor! RIP dear man! Thank you Jerry for these awesome stories.

[@lloydkline3265]

Best part of green acres

[@robertvillarreal4525]

Don’t forget Mr. Kimmel or The Brothers. A riot unsurpassed.

[@lloydkline3265]

@@robertvillarreal4525 the whole gang of green acres was very funny,pat buttram was in a elvis movie too

[@marycornett3165]

I watched the Disney cartoon version of robin hood as a kid in the mid 80s he played the sheriff of Nottingham it wasn't until the mid 00s when I first saw green achers I knew who he was I was like I know that voice from somewhere I finally figured out it was the guy from robin hood

[@cynthia7445]

Gene Autry thought serving his country was more important than serving the studio. Good for him. Pat eventually fell in with better company that proved what loyalty should be. Great story.

[@fitfrog65]

My childhood heros were decent people. How far have we come?

[@jockellis]

Jiminy Cricketer Makes you want to cry, doesn’t it? Does me.

[@REDMAN298]

@@jockellis yeah that.

[@41magfan]

It seems we were all brought up In a better time.

[@carolynking1625]

@@jockellis I'm crying buckets.

[@kcharles8857]

Brings back memories. God I'm old. That's OK though, If I wasn't old I would not have lived through the amazing decades you talk about. Thank you Mr Skinner, for adding texture and and image to the mist in my head.

[@davidnielsen4490]

I always enjoyed Pat Buttram. A true character.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Pat Buttram came to me in a vision, and said I could watch this documentary if I paid him $50. I thought he swindled me until I watched this...it was worth the money!

[@patrickryan1515]

Cute!

[@cgbdfb52]

I am sitting here by myself reading the comments and yours made me laugh out loud, long and hard. Great tribute to Mr. Haney.

[@kiplindsay8413]

Lol

[@selah62]

You might have been able to talk him down to 50 cents.

[@carolynking1625]

@@cgbdfb52 I'm sitting here with a totally opposite reaction to the comment. Crying my eyes out wishing he would come in a vision for $50. The comfort it would bring knowing he still IS somewhere.

[@fullthrottlejeffry]

A life worth living. Small town kinda guy. To the big time. Then back home at the end... To God be the glory

[@janjanet8045]

This is one of the most well-written, heart-tugging documentaries I have ever viewed. Alabama, my home sweet home! I love the scenery at the opening. The roads, the trees and the sky all make me long for my youth. RIP Pat Buttram, a real folk icon.

[@Gen_X_Rosey]

It surprised me that he used to go to Mortimer Jordan High School in Morris. I used to live in Morris when I was married, so my former inlaws' kids graduated from that high school. It was way too quiet out there for me, so I'm back in the city in Birmingham, now. Very nice video!

[@jackkircher1755]

I love Jerry's stuff!. I inly wished he had brought up the now famous words of Pat Buttrum about CBS's worst mistake ever by "the rural Purge.' Of it, he said l, "they canceled every show eith a tree in it." Pat was a wonderful actor and a great man.

[@hardheadjames3624]

A great comedian with so much talent. And you Jerry tell the stories of these fine people so well. By the end of your videos it's like you're talking about a neighbor and friend.

[@2fas4me2]

It's been a few months since I've seen a video from you Jerry. I will always treasure the sound of your voice and the beautiful music that accompanies your productions. Thank you.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Andy, my last video was about three weeks ago. "Dale Robertson, Oklahoma Cowboy. Jerry

[@TheSassy777]

Loved Pat Buttrum. Another good one Jerry. Thanks

[@amahra100]

Wow! Thanks for telling me about Pat. I fondly remember him on B&W TV in the 50s when I was a child. But my favorite moment was finding out that Gene Autry put serving his country in WW2 as more important than being King of the Cowboys. I adore Gene, but this info about him will forever touch my heart. Thank you, Jerry.

[@brodyoxnard9370]

i loved Pat Buttram and always enjoyed his deadpan portrayal Mr. Haney. thank you for giving grace to his life. What you do is greatly appreciated. you are a true part of Americana.

[@pepejuan2924]

Great channel Mr Skinner… remembering all those great people we grew up knowing, thanks for posting 👍

[@bkjustice9390]

One of my favorite characters was Mr. Haney. Thanks for this one Jerry.

[@lloydkline3265]

Best part of green acres tv show

[@otiscampbell2194]

Every small town in america has a MR. HANEY ! ! Thank you Pat Buttram for you humor ! ! God bless all comedians ! !👍👍👍❤❤❤🐓🐓🐓

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

Thanks always to Jerry for sharing these stories. I doubt that Hollywood has as many virtuous people today.

[@bones007able]

He was hilarious on Green Acres.... the way he pronounced "Genuine" always cracked me up

[@marfialennox2642]

bones007able Gin-you-wine

[@TheZen900]

I have been going back and watching old cowboy shows I grew up with in the 60s. Pat was always a fixture in my youth. Though out of style the old cowboy shows are still fabulous entertainment. Pat Buttrum could occupy a screen just as well as Roy Rogers or Eddie Albert. It takes major talent to be able to do that. RIP Pat, my friend.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

It's so hard to Like MR Hainey good to know Pat was a Good Guy in real life.. I would love to hear him on WLS radio shows..

[@luisgomez7173]

Thank you Jerry for bringing Pat Buttram back to my mind again. What a beautiful tribute you made. I didn't come to appreciate Pat Buttram until he became a regular in late 80s SoCal morning radio, KMPC, a station owned by Gene Autry. His stories and wit made me laugh and made the morning drive a lot easier. With that I found a new appreciation for his work on Green Acres and other shows.

[@jillblase6820]

Thank you Jerry once again. You just mad my July 4th Weekend. You are incredible the way you keep people’s spirit alive with your documentation and history of their lives. The pictures are incredible, you are the best researcher there is. And your voice, no words to explain how you present these documentaries. God bless you Jerry, please keep em coming, stay well my friend. Augie and Jill Blase

[@mickwells9431]

Very well done Mr. Skinner. I always liked Pat Buttram. Although there's no telling how many times I thought someone oughta take him out behind the barn and "clean his clock", while playing Mr. Haney. He was a good actor and, after watching your video tonight , a good man. He most assuredly had the most distinctive voice in Hollywood. If you could hear the t.v. while not seeing the screen and heard his voice there was no doubt who it was. Thank you sir for telling the Pat Buttram story. I surely enjoyed it.

[@valerieehrlich428]

r.i.p. Mr Haney

[@fintan3563]

Another masterful biography, Mr. Skinner! Well done. 👍👍👍

[@cellfonelive]

Pat Buttrum and Eddie Albert played off of one another so well in Green Acres. I always looked forward to the coming scenes when they would spar with each other. MGBY both ! :)

[@petermontez9686]

Great video, thank you! Pat was also a true Patriot and very supported and involved in the Republican party! Thanks for the memories, Pat.

[@carvinlambert6899]

Congradualations Jerry!! 200,000 Subscribers !! You Sir deserve an American Achievement Award, by Our President. OUTSTANDING!!!

[@6153calme]

Thank you Jerry Skinner for bringing us these stories of entertainers of the past. And other stories.

[@redneckzombieapocalypse95]

Wounderful Tribute To The Falling Actor Pat Buttram Aka Mr. Mr. Haney From The Green Acres TV Show Keep Up The Good Work Mr. Jerry Skinner Have A Blessed Day

[@Big_Daddy_CorkUSMC]

Your videos are so awesome that I get bummed out because they are over. Your voice relaxes me so much.

[@edryba4867]

What I never hear about in documentaries like this one is an interesting fact: BEFORE Pat Buttram was hired to be Mr. Haney on Green Acres in 1965, the Number 1 morning radio show in Los Angeles belonged to Bob Crane - none other than Col. Hogan on the CBS show “Hogan’s Heroes”, also starting in 1965. That radio show was on the CBS-owned, 50,000 watt AM radio station, KNX Los Angeles. Buttram was a regular on Crane’s radio show, Monday through Friday, and was always funny. Many Hollywood stars would show up as guests on Crane’s show. Along with Crane and Buttram, the stars would also do funny bits and conversation between the records. Bob Crane kept his KNX radio job for the first year of “Hogan’s Heroes” (just in case “Hogan” was cancelled, Crane would still have his lucrative radio job) and although Pat Buttram was busy himself with Green Acres, he still showed up several days of a week with Crane on KNX. When neither “Hogan” nor “Green Acres” were cancelled the following year, Crane left the KNX morning show, and Buttram left with him.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I really enjoy your videos. Your narration is peaceful, very positive and I appreciate each one .

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Such a talented person both as a movie actor and as a voice actor.

[@brentstone3622]

Green Acres Petticoat Junction and The Beverly Hillbillies. Three of my all-time favorites Jerry Skinner you do great videos keep it up!

[@susannehand7991]

PAT BUTTRAM was also in the Munsters 1960's. Great actor and he's so funny .🇮🇪🍀🍀🍀😎. Lovely video Jerry Skinner thank you for the uploads and your voice is amazing telling the actors life story. 🤗💓💓💓🌹🌹🌹

[@lillianbradley6964]

I just love these shows. I so enjoy hearing about their children, who they married and if they have passed. I get a real picture of their life. Please don't change a thing. I love your speaking voice. Thanks,, Jerry

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Lillian, if you were here i would give you a big hug for that. Jerry

[@MaryWhiteWolf]

I loved Pat Buttram's voice and remember him fondly on "Green Acres" and as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the animated movie "Robin Hood". Thank you for sharing this with us. You make a fine storyteller and bring these people to life. :-)

[@rebeccagable9629]

Another great documentary, Jerry! I really didn't know much about his personal life. Thank you!

[@daybird2]

Mr. Skinner, I read where you stated that you "were by no means a professional". I believe this is why so many people enjoy and look forward to each one of your videos. Your laid-back, smooth southern voice has a unique calmness to it, making your narrations a sheer pleasure to listen to. Somehow, the listener ends up feeling they have known you their whole life. Don't ever change that. In 1982 I had the pleasure to meet Pat Buttram when he was visiting the Colorado Belle in Laughlin, NV. He was just a nice down home person to talk to. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into all your videos. We love them!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you daybird2. Jerry

[@georgeorwell4534]

What a GREAT documentary. And now I know the story of the Golden Boot award! Driving down those old Alabama roads, I know them well. A peaceful resting place for a beautiful talented man.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Mr. Buttram. He was a real character who we all loved.

[@clintbasham2598]

Nobody does this type of videos better than you, Mr. Skinner!

[@pronkerpronker6708]

Excellent post, thanks. He was a favorite on Green Acres before I ever knew of his movie career, much less radio.

[@francesrude3007]

Another great vid. Mr. Jerry Skinner. God bless you.( and yours.

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Just one more in a line of awesome fantastic out of this world videos and your Superior radio voice. Thank you brother and God bless you and your family CHIEF

[@paulferguson2574]

As an Alabamian I thank you for this loving story.

[@xraydelta100]

Another wonderful, poignant journey of a fine person and actor. Thanks Jerry.

[@41plymouthnut87]

Thank you Jerry for another fine tribute .

[@bonesandtiles]

Mr. Skinner your documentaries are the best. In your documentaries you give the most information and have the best delivery in KZbin land.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Y thank you Debra, very much. Jerry

[@czechsmix999]

So nice to hear a Southern voice on documentaries! This was so well done and respectful.

[@austinnix4416]

When you did a documentary for Eddie Albert and the cast of Green Acres, I wondered if, perhaps, Pat would get his own video. I'm glad he did.

[@scottbuttram1056]

Jerry, I've enjoyed so many of your videos over the years that I've lost count. Selfishly, this is my new favorite. Thank you for doing a wonderful job of telling Pat's story! Scott Buttram Trussville, Alabama

[@willythewave]

Jerry Skinner you do excellent documentaries...I have been enjoying them for about a year now as a subscriber. Thank you sir.

[@TheMartinick]

I so remember Pat Buttram. Thank you for posting, Jerry.

[@WhiteStone21475]

Hooray for Jerry Skinner! Love your work and appreciate this latest tribute! Very nicely done.

[@craigbenz4835]

I only remember him from Green Acres, but that was enough. He was a good actor.

[@lloydkline3265]

My favorite part of green acres mr haney, he was in elvis movie tickle me movie

[@tonyfriend7413]

At Craig Benz. Me Also and That is Good Enough! I was a Little boy staying with my Grandma and Grandpa and My little Brother Mickey when Green Acres was in Prime Time 1960s.

[@irishcherokee8884]

Well done sir, wonderful story of a much simpler time in our past.

[@janineharrison5186]

Great video Jerry. Pat was a favorite of my childhood and a wonderful voice actor.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Another great video! This fella had one of the most recognizable voices from my memories of the 60's. Aside from his many Westerns and TV appearances, he lent his talents to a few Disney films also. Buttram was the real deal, a great example of a low key approach to humor combined with a great sense of comedic timing. Thanks for sharing!

[@tharber262]

Thank you Jerry. Another great video.

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Thanks 😊 for doing us, and Mr. Haney right....in your story of his life. God bless 😇 y'all

[@KyleInOklahoma]

*_Great to hear from ye Jerry. Another great show. Hope you guys had a great fourth..God Bless_*

[@davenorth8922]

I feel enriched by this presentation. Thank you Jerry. This fills out so many things about growing up in America.

[@drohegda]

Thank You Jerry! Years ago Pat starred in an episode of ""The Alfred Hitchock Hour"" called "" The Jar"" 1953. Pat was from the county and bought a large glass jar from the fair, filled with water and things floating around in the jar.at the Country store men sat around and guessed what was inside the Jar at night. a local girl teased Pat and laugh at him said he was a fool to buy the jar. Final scene Pat takes cover off of the jar and inside is the girls head. It was a very spooky episode and Pat played an excellent part. There is a small chance of episode on KZbin! Thank You again.

[@Galantski]

Excellent video, Jerry. Keep up the good work on honoring these great old timers.

[@elrioviolino3549]

Marvelous overview of this iconic man's life and career. Thank you very much for your wonderful videos. I can hear that voice in my head right now....

[@darrellmarklinger6746]

Buttram was very good...and Jerry, your videos are so well-researched and 'folksy'. Much appreciated, and keep them coming ~ they're GREAT!

[@sethwyo7905]

Would love to see your documentaries on actors Charlton Heston , and Brian Keith. God bless you & your work.

[@chairde]

Just finished dinner and sat down to view this lovely video. Splendid work done with care and love. Thank you so much for this gift.

[@an-tm3250]

Tastefully done. Thank you. I enjoyed Mr. Haney most of all!

[@lloydkline3265]

Best part of green acres mr haney

[@nksherwani9104]

Mr jerry you r one of a kind. Your grip on subjects places dates n pics availability is extraordinary. Your documentaries are exceptional. No doubt. Sir

[@brodysamson4676]

Your voice sir, is made for this. Great job.

[@mitsnevets]

great video ! never had a clue about Pats past in movies nor his family life and friendships

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

theology or drama? aren't they the same thing? you gotta be a good actor to be successful in both. i've just been reviewing some of my favorite old tv shows and "green acres" ranks up there at the top. its surreal situations and absurdist comedy just can't be beat. and part of that wonderful show's success is due to mr pat buttram's marvelous portarayol of mr haney. the writing and the whole cast of "green acres" was just superb. always wondered about the lives of some of my favorite character actors. (and mr. haney was a "character" for sure) thanks for this tribute. i enjoyed it.

[@briananseeuw3534]

Awesome Jerry, We enjoyed this so much! Thank you!

[@MrN2hendrix]

Thank you Jerry that was a wonderful tribute to a very funny man

[@KB6YAF]

Thank you Jerry for your videos. Anytime I open up KZbin and see a new video from you, it's like Christmas Day to an 8 yr old for an old codger like me. Keep up the good work. ....Russell D.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

From one old codger to another, thank you Russell. Jerry

[@martinmiller2000]

Jerry , thank you for your time and effort.

[@byronchandler5000]

I remember Pat Buttram fondly as a cartoon voiceover guy, cuz of that distinguishingly unique voice.

[@h.w.r8635]

Yep!! Luke in The Rescuers and the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood. As well as other good voice rules

[@jgharts4949]

Thank you! So well done and so enjoyable to watch. He was a very likable actor!

[@pestyone1024]

Thanks Again Jerry for the great upload and subject matter. I like these ones the best (The road trips)

[@jerrywilson5853]

I really enjoyed your story telling,, just old enough to see Mr Haney,, and to find out what he had done before,,,RIP Sir

[@1linkbelt]

Thank you, Sir!

[@lindalucas3107]

Thank you for sharing Mr. Skinner

[@MrJamesjustin]

These docos are the best. Thanks heaps mate.

[@jameslanning8405]

As usual, 'Great work,' on this and all your videos Jerry. What you do brings a lot of memories to those of us, old enough to remember... And it helps bring these people back to life, for the generations that missed out on them being here...

[@cecilthrift2747]

Thanks. I enjoyed this as all the others. I could listen to you talk all night and the quality of your work is outstanding.

[@lesknight4541]

Pat was a great actor, thanks for the video

[@pokerbaby7]

Pat was my grandfather Marvin Holmes step cousin. His father married a Buttram girl after my grandfathers mother died. My grandmother met my grandfather because she was friends of the family, and even babysat Pat.

[@airtow6766]

Thank you for your videos revealing the glorious past of your subjects. I would have never known how accomplished Pat Buttram had been.

[@TIOMKIN1]

Excellent Documentary. Thank you. Out.

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

From "Green Acres" to the "Possum Park" of that Goofy Summer vacation, it's awesome to reminisce and find out so much more about our unique and down home performer. Stay safe everyone!

[@mauricestanley6859]

I met Pat in Asheville, NC when I was a kid, in a cafe near the auditorium where Gene Autry was performing. "Howdy, young feller," he said to me. I was about 6 years old. Thanks, Jerry!

[@jeffyork5766]

Thank you Jerry. I was about 5 years old when Green Acres began. That was one of my favorite shows and Pat Buttrums 'Mr Haney' was my favorite character. Iater in life anytime I was trying to explain or sell something I would break into my 'Mr. Haney' voice to describe jokeingly ' A genuine authentic reproduction' and usually got a giggle or a snicker. Only the cool people would recognize the voice. This documentary of his life is wonderful. I really do enjoy your work. Thank you again Jerry. Keep em commin!!!😉 ~Jeff York~

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l don't know how you do it....Jerry but this is really good stuff.....W0W.....You sir are light in History of people that you and l grew up with....An l thank you for it.....Can't wait for the next one....Thanks, your friend Steve Shoemaker...!...

[@lionheartroar3104]

Thank you for this tribute. He is one of my favorite character actors of all time

[@graycloud057]

What a character! Excellent presentation!