Rancho of Famous Western Actor Leo Carrillo

Jeff and Sarah visit Carlsbad, California to explore the ranch of the late western actor Leo Carrillo, whose family had significant roles in California history.
#carlsbad #leocarrillo #westernfilmstars

[@KowboyUSA]

Remember Leo well. Used to walk to the neighbor's (they had a TV) to watch Cisco Kid when I was a kid. R.I.P., don Leo

[@janetceniza8091]

Husband speaking, i'm 78, I lived each week for the Cisco kid to come on. I never would have guessed that Leo was as old as he was playing his part as Poncho. He rode and moved like a young man. I don't remember the ad where Leo is pushing Weber bread, I do remember Annie Oakley pushing Wonder Bread that helps build strong bodies 8 ways. Growing up with all the cowboy heros, at our young age or even into young adults, we never think that the actors had lives beyond their movie or tv roles. This is the History I really like. Kids today have really missed out.

[@penelopesmith7469]

He was greatly saddened by the coastal oil wells on old Rancho land. I was read that he ran into some Spanish Don folks when he went into a dry cleaners for his silk shirts. To his great joy he found his old Rancho friends who owned the cleaners. He played on their old Spanis Don ranch as a boy and lost touch. They sold their ranch unwittingly to oil people who ruined it. Partly because of that he became huge on conservation. He did alota good that way. God bless him. His TV show was the only TV show I ever really loved as a kid. Carillo was so alive!

[@dbmclean3660]

I remember Pancho's entertaining English "Hey Cisco, let's went"., ha ha ha. He was a great comedian. I enjoyed watching as a kid. Good to see this episode, great!

[@briancisco1176]

A big fan of "Pancho" as a kid, I also remember seeing Leo Carrillo in parades around Southern California, riding his horse with a magnificent silver saddle.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Brian Cisco ; I too remember Leo Carrillo riding his horse in a parade. We used to live in La Habra/Whittier. Around the first weekend of August, La Habra held their Corn Festival. Great times for young kids.

[@ollierobinson4339]

He was always the grand marshal in the Rose Parade in Pasadena I remember seeing him I was only ten at the time. Thank you for the wonderful tour and giving us the great history of him and his family

[@fs357mag]

Dang, do I feel stupid! Lived in Carlsbad in the 1980’s and never knew this existed. Thanks yet once again for the education.

[@larrymiller8210]

How cool! I was the foreman that built the main road Mar Vista Dr. To Leos ranch in early 90s. Placed water lines to ranch broken during road construction. Was on the ranch several times but not open. Small world. Did not all the facts. Thanks so much for the historic visit. Your the best. Thanks Jeff!

[@webchuck1]

Hello History Hunters Jeff and Sarah, Thanks so much for sharing the life and times of Leo Carillo and showing us his ranch. Happy Sunday and have a Wonderful day 🌞

[@rhondaz356]

I was not really aware of this man, but it's obvious that he had a positive role and place in CA history. What a lovely ranch that must have been, particularly in its heyday. Thank you, Jeff and Sarah, for acquainting some of us with Leo Carillo.👏🤠💥

[@jbenziggy]

Great to hear! We love introducing historical and Hollywood figures not many people know about! Thanks for coming along!

[@jimbullard441]

It's always amazing what we don't know about our past. Thx for another unique exploration. It's always great to wake up Sunday to another episode of Sarah and her sidekick Jeff.....lol

[@jonmacdonald5345]

It would be really cool if western movies made a comeback!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Jeff and Sarah, thanks for bringing up some great memories from my childhood. The Cisco Kid and his Compadre Pancho, were a staple on our small Black and White TV. With my minds eye, I see them riding off into the Sunset after cleaning up the bad guys. "Oh Cisco, Oh Pancho" then, much laughter. These were great, Golden days for "aspiring" wannabe Cowboys. Again, thanks. Stan

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks very much sharing Stan. Cisco was before my time. I did watch Bonanza though in the 1960s!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I really enjoyed this, Jeff. I had no idea that he even had a ranch there. It's beautiful! I visited his grave a few years ago, but for some reason I never shared it.

[@dianapearson1771]

Hey, Steve!! Love your, videos!! As I was watching this, it made me wonder if you had a video of his grave!!!

[@vegasdano7569]

I think Mr. Carrillo & Will Rogers , buds . Back in the day. Only if we could go back in time. Great job, keep the videos coming. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@larryrobertson2150]

This guy was so much more than a character actor. Lovely ranch.

[@tadbutlerstoryart]

I loved watching reruns of the Cisco Kid when I was growing up (around 1967-1969). Leo's character, Pancho served as great comic relief in each episode. They would conclude every episode with the lines, "Hey, Pancho! Hey, Cisco", before riding off into the sunset as that great Spanish-flavored Western theme music played. Great show! Thanks for taking us on the tour of his ranch with you! :)

[@garymorrow9561]

That was Oh Pancho, Oh Cisco!

[@alanatolstad4824]

@@garymorrow9561 I still spout that phrase every once in a while (with the accent too)! Any of us old enough to have watched the shows, never forgot the phrase!

[@garymorrow9561]

@@alanatolstad4824 Alana, the show was wonderful, always a moral to the story and the characters had to make value judgements. Glad you liked the show as much as me.

[@Porsche996driver]

I’ve been to Leo Carrillo state beach a few times but never knew his history! Great family history in the golden state, and an awesome ranch! Would be a great place to have a Fiesta! 🇺🇸🇲🇽🪅🎊

[@caroletomlinson5480]

I watched The Cisco Kid each week for years, and although they went to color, our family tv was still b&w🤠 I watched for, as all westerns, the horses 🐴😍 Hope you do Fury someday🤩

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Carole Tomlinson, Or, My Friend Flicka 👍.

[@JMVideos7676]

"Oh Cisco, Oh Poncho"

[@aaronstandingbear]

Black Beauty

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@aaronstandingbear Ohhhh yeah, I'd forgotten about Black Beauty. Fury, My Friend Flicka and, Black Beauty were always on my "to watch" list. Thanks for jogging my memory.

[@joelhurley2678]

Jeff thanks again for sharing the great historical story. I really enjoyed seeing his home. Eddie Rickenbacker was friends with Henry Ford during World War II and worked with him on building planes.

[@greggwatkinsjr.8298]

A Beautiful ranch. It's great that it's still around for people to see.🤠🐎

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad part of it is still intact but was really shocked to see that photo of the ranch by itself back in the 1940s -- no other developments around. California is getting way too crowded but lots of folks are moving out of state because of what is happening here politically. The cost of living, traffic congestion, cost of housing and homeless encampments everywhere are all danger signs.

[@normie2112]

I look forward to History Hunters on Sunday mornings. Thank you.

[@dianapearson1771]

I've just discovered them this Sunday morning. Hope to see more.

[@ErikJenks]

Jeff and Sarah, thank you for sharing the story and ranch of Leo Carrillo with us! I grew up just east of there in Escondido but until today never knew this existed. I now live in NC, but will check this out next time in town. Your adventures remind me of my childhood in CA. So much to see. Thank you!

[@Slick2462]

Thank you Sarah and Jeff for taking me along on this outing! I always look forward to your next adventure.😊👍

[@rickkaylor8554]

Thanks again for an excellent video. You keep adding locations to my bucket list. I really need to visit this ranch since I work about 1.5 miles away. You can only imagine what it was like 60 years ago before all the expensive homes and high tech and medical companies took over.

[@melissajensen3166]

That was great. Can you imagine buying property for what he paid for that? Aw, the good old days. A beautiful ranch. Thanks Jeff.

[@sharonjose9716]

I love to learn about the early Hollywood stars.

[@michaelpisani5962]

Terrific! He was one of my favorite actors. I had no idea of his personal family history in California. Good choice to visit his ranch!

[@mrs.g.9816]

I was born in 1955, but I was able to catch "The Cisco Kid" in reruns on local broadcast stations. I was a fan of the series. So thanks for showing us Leo Carrillo's ranch!

[@ethandeuel4313]

When I was a kid I road my mini bike on the fire break trails behind this ranch. went to the high school in San Marcos just east of the ranch. From the hills you can see the ocean it’s a beautiful place that has been developed beyond recognition from the old days and the early California style. across the Paloma airport rd. Where this place is. was a famous race track for motorcycles. remember the movie on any Sunday.

[@kenkrausse3624]

Many thanks, Mr Leo was the man indeed

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I enjoyed this MORE than I can tell you! I first became aware of him watched old movies growing up in a suburb of Detroit. Then his series began while I was the right age to get excited about watching that. Later I became aware of his ranch and his conservation efforts in California but I had NEVER had the chance to view the ranch!!!! I can’t explain why I enjoyed his performances so much, perhaps it was the joviality often seen in his later in life characterizations. He certainly was an interesting fellow with a distinguished family history. Thank You 😊 again!!!!!

[@lastofthemohicans1]

That was great. I never heard of that ranch. If you are ever in San Diego I’d love to see a video on Balboa park or Old Town!

[@carlcotton1753]

I loved his show when I was a kid! Thank you

[@dawnandjill]

Yeah! A History Hunters! Great Sunday!😊♥️

[@HollywoodGraham]

Cisco Kid was one of my favorite programs when I was young. Glad you visited his rancho and enlightened us of his life before Pancho and after

[@dbduke88]

As a child, the Cisco Kid and Pancho were among my favorite Western stars. "Oh, Cisco!" "Oh, Pancho!" I've lived in San Diego County since the late 70s, and did not realize Leo's rancho was nearby in Carlsbad. If you know, is it now owned by the City of Carlsbad or a private organization? I worry that as the memory of such as Carillo fade, their homes, museums, and artifacts will fade, too. I reference the fate of Roy Rogers' & Dale Evans' museum and home. Thanks for the interesting tour.

[@jbenziggy]

The city owns a small portion of the larger ranch! Most all of the rest has been sold off with houses and schools nearby. Hope that answers your question! Thanks!

[@annalisette5897]

Some of the family history is tied into Rancho Guajome which seems to be preserved at this time. Leo is my relative by marriage.

[@dbduke88]

@@annalisette5897 With just a bit of Internet surfing, the Bandinis come up in relation to Rancho Guajome. Obviously much interconnectedness among the prominent families of the region.

[@annalisette5897]

@@dbduke88 That is true. Leo's grandmother was Josepha Bandini.

[@mikeseier4449]

What a beautiful ranch. Looks like many people had good times there,.. Thank you for sharing this Jeff.

[@ark4147]

Jeff, you and Sarah are great story tellers! I remember as a kid, watching the old episodes of the “ Cisco Kid.” Looking forward to your next field trip and History Lesson!

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dougmcconnaughey4979]

Get rid of Ms. Lardo. Every word out of her mouth is negative or a putdown. You gonna cut this comment out? Fear the truth?

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Lovely video Jeff and Sarah and yes i watched Cisco kid as a child as well and the place he built is amazing Thankyou for a great video

[@williamclifford9757]

Being a kid in the 1950's The Cisco Kid was one of my favorites. Was unaware that His family still owned that beautiful Ranch, Thank you both for sharing your time and see you next week!

[@gerrymaitland9799]

Nice tour! I wish I'd gone there before I left L.A. in 1975. We did however visit Wm. S Hart ranch a few times...

[@vargasfamily282]

I want to go there! Leo Carrillo knew how to live! What a beautiful ranch. I also want to visit William S Hart ranch. ♥️

[@michaelhester3147]

I met him and Cisco when I was a kid. They came to my home town in Arkansas at the time. I had pictures, but they are gone now, I wish I still had them. When you are a kid, you think they will live for ever.

[@marciadiehl5733]

I used to come home from elementary school and immediately turn on the TV to watch episodes of The Cisco Kid. It was a great part of afternoon rituals at my home growing up to start first with reruns of The Lone Ranger and then The Cisco Kid. Great memories of that show.

[@brentwilde9843]

Its great waking up to some history hunting on Sunday. Even when not interested turns out to be interesting. Thank guys!!✌🎃👍

[@jbenziggy]

We love to hear that! Thanks, Brent!

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

Now I know the person whose beach I was camping at in the 80's. Thanks Jeff.

[@tillitrueheart971]

Thank you, Jeff, for a trip down memory lane. I used to watch The Cisco Kid so learning about Leo Carrillo was great. Love your videos!

[@jackthoreson3009]

I live in Oceanside, I have heard about Leo Carrillo, but didn't know anything about the ranch. I must have been by the thousands of times. I have to go and check that out.. Great vlog.

[@harolynallison6889]

He was one of my favorites when I was a kid, this video brings back good memories ❤ ♥ 💖 💕 💜 💗

[@SR-zi6eo]

Thank you so much for taking us! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Much appreciated!! …..🌝

[@clarencejones7916]

I remember watching the Cisco Kid growing up thanks for sharing this Jeff 👍🤔👊🏻

[@bradklaatu]

Quiotes; pronounced: key OH tes. Great video, used to watch the Cisco Kid in my (much) younger days.

[@aulii11]

I was a big fan of the Cisco Kid series, and never had any idea of who Leo was! As always I've learned a lot from this episode - thanks so much!

[@simonblackwell7906]

Great video once again love seeing the history of America. Looks like a lovely day to be outside and not in lockdown 😷😷

[@greyghostjay]

I never knew this existed , but my Dad would take us surf fishing at Leo Carrillo Beach north of Malibu I believe. We actually spread his ashes there. Great video! I never knew that he was associated with the Cisco Kid.

[@bobbauer2287]

Cool, interesting , I do remember oh Pancho Cisco many years back, nice adventure for uou guys, Thanks Bob

[@mikes3174]

I've been to Carlsbad but hadn't heard of the Carrillo Ranch. Thanks for taking us along!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for enjoying our visit!

[@Homested_Retirement]

When I was a young boy in the mid 60's, I'd get in trouble for getting up at 6am to watch The Cisco Kid on TV. "Ay Pancho". Thanks for the memories . Leo Carillo RIP

[@andreabryant1131]

thanks history hunters!!! great segment 👏👍👌🙌😀❤👏👍!!!!! bravo, bravo!!!!yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevemccoy8138]

HOWDY FOLKS, WHAT A NEAT RANCHO. WONDER WHAT THE LAND IS WORTH NOW. $34.00 AN ACRE IN 1937 WOW! I REMEMBER WATCHING THE CISCO KID ON TV, BUT IT WASN'T A FAVORITE. THANKS FOR THE TOUR IT WAS AWESOME AND DONT FORGET TO WATCH OUT FOR RATTLESNAKES.

[@annalisette5897]

When Leo's grandparents married, Governor Pio Pico gave them Coronado Island as a wedding gift. They sold it twenty some years later for $1,000.

[@psw4763]

Loved this show and actor. Both actors were great and Leo had a great smile. Enjoyed the video.

[@MrFreddarama]

I wish that his family had kept more of the land as open space and not let it be developed. Its such a beautiful area and I knew the care taker Daryl Cousins for years who worked for the family. Thank you for preserving all of this for the public.

[@maryirdenieks9515]

You did a great job on this! I found alot more from you about Leo. Then I could by using A. I. Which wasn't much help at all. Thanks so much for doing an outstanding job!

[@terribethreed8464]

One of my favorite Western series. Thank you for showing us this.

[@jbenziggy]

You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. It was a fun visit.

[@dianapearson1771]

Watched the TV show when I was a kid !! Poncho would say "Let's went, Sisco!!" I always thought that was hilarious!! Loved that show!! At the time, westerns were very popular. I loved all of them and wanted to live in California. Not so much, now. I did get to visit a few times. I even got to go to Disneyland when I was 12!!!I love the old movies and over the years, have seen Leo in many movies. He was a great actor. I read that he was a super nice person and I believe every word!! Thank you for your video and work.

[@mohiki69]

Thank you sooo much Jeff & Sarah for the research and work you keep investing for us! Wish I could meet you guys someday and have your Autographs... I am a huge fan! ❤ Greetings from Germany!!

[@jbenziggy]

Wow, your comment blew us away! Thanks so much! We are just ordinary folks but glad we have such great fans like yourself!!! By the way, my great-grandfather is Swiss German and hailed from Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Never been there yet!

[@mohiki69]

You're very welcome! I thought as much that you have German roots. Rinsiedeln is about a 7hr drive frm where I live. Switzerland is beautiful. Have u been there? By the way, EINSIEDELN means to settle down. Can you please consider doing a video on Bruce Lee? Thanks so much🙏🏼

[@mohiki69]

do you guys have autograph cards? I would love to have a signed card.

[@jbenziggy]

@@mohiki69 we can send you something !

[@pamelakern2849]

Thankyou for the tour of this beautiful ranch. We always enjoy History Hunters 🥰🥰

[@JMVideos7676]

That's one place close to where I live that I've been meaning to visit for years. Thanks for the great video and my inspiration to finally visit.

[@georgesawtooth2214]

Democrats back in the old days share little in common with modern day Democrats so I'm not surprised he helped the Republican with his election. Loved the Cisco Kid....excellent video.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Love old western s I remember him 👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@sharonlegg85]

Love your videos, even people I have never heard of are so interesting. Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧❤️💙

[@bobpeckinpaugh2550]

Thank you again for another great documentary!

[@jimberry2297]

Excellent. Brightens and warms the cold areas of some viewers. Also in Carlsbad is Army and Navy Academy Military School. It's rather historic and many famous entertainers and world leaders have sent their kids there.

[@haroldcochan3971]

Well now I do remember this man, watched him pretty regular even though I was only 4 years old. lol

[@regcook4087]

I live in England, when I was young I heard someone say America has no history😳 …… they were WRONG! I love watching these videos Jeff you really bring American history to life. 👍

[@lornahardin4563]

whoa fake horsey! i loved this video. I thought he had a ranch on the El Cariso Hwy backside of Lake Elsinore. Loved watching the Cisco Kid. Thanks again for a good time.

[@richardbartolo2890]

Leo did the movie Horror Island which I think it was his only mystery or horror movie for universal studio. Nice job showing the Ranch. It neat to have history preserved so future generations can look into the past.

[@CaliforniaFly]

"Hey........, Cisco!" I watched a few episodes of The Cisko Kid. It was off the air before I was even born in 59. The ranch is pretty cool. I like the desert also. He had a nice place.

[@oshtoolman]

Love this episode! Leo Carrillo could trace his lineage back past Hilario Carrillo, who was born in Mexico of Spanish parents. It was a large family and is considered one of the founding families of California dating back to the 1700's. My wife can trace her lineage back to the same Hilario Carrillo and through marriages and births, is related to Leo (although it's distant!). I've learned more about California history doing genealogy than I ever did in schools!!! Thanks for this tour.

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

❤ Thank you ❤ A favorite actor , always enjoy watching his movies . ❤

[@jbenziggy]

Excellent! I appreciate your viewing!

[@havingfun3619]

Used to go to Leo Carillo Beach when I was in high school a lot...

[@patheagerty4762]

Jeff and Sarah enjoyed the video of Leo Carrillo ranch enjoy all the videos 👍👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks 👍 Pat! We really appreciate your time watching!

[@carlosherrera-nu9ct]

kool looking place .. thanks for sharing guys

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching!

[@canaryphaeochannel]

Nice story thank you Jeff en Sarah 👍👍👍

[@raydash1424]

I remember this guy from reruns of the tv show. Quality vlog

[@vegasdano7569]

California is loaded with a all of history folks. And thanks to Jeff & Sarah. I did go back to San Diego. To visit old town San Diego, it was a lot of fun and walking.

[@almeggs3247]

Thanks enjoyed it. There’s so much history in California that is not talked about or seen or even encouraged. It’s our children’s loss!

[@jbenziggy]

I agree. History is getting lost! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johnrambo7630]

This was great. I knew nothing about Leo and his ranch. Interesting part of California's history.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching John! We appreciate the comment too!

[@ericdrews5050]

I’m old enough to remember Cisco and Pancho. I never missed a show

[@billhowes7937]

I knew about Leo Carillo but it sure was nice to see his ranch. I'm 79 and can't imagine doing what he did at 70. He didn't look his age. A great guy who did a lot of good.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching! He surely had energy and did so much good for California parks and recreation!

[@clsybear]

Great video. I used to watch Cisco Kid all the time. Thanks

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Wasn’t this farm on an episode of California’s gold with Huel Howser. It’s a good thing Sara’s animal attraction didn’t work here with the snakes. What a beautiful place. Thanks for the tour Jeff and Sarah.

[@jbenziggy]

I do not remember ever seeing Huell there but he likely did. That guy went everywhere. Thank you, Nadia, for commenting once again! We appreciate your support!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

@@jbenziggy you always got my support.

[@jeffsor47]

As a Ca. history buff I much enjoy your travel adventures, keep them coming.

[@leahreposa4599]

Watched reruns of The Cisco Kid growing up, this was a great tour, thanks! I'm with Sarah, ain't got no use for a fake horse, that's why I collect the real things!

[@moshe8927]

Hello J&S. As always great piece of work. Cheers!!

[@EnjoyingTheSimpleLife]

We just got back from New Mexico Fell in love with the history and country side Really enjoyed watching this Hope you guys are doing great Thank you for another awesome video.

[@LuisSanchez-km9jn]

Pancho and the Cisco Kid, my favorite western when a child.

[@marcelpacheco7878]

Thank you for this, My genoration loved Leo.

[@jbenziggy]

You're very welcome!

[@finleyfendt3750]

OH PANCHO, Cisco would say. Watched the CISCO KID as a child and enjoyed their episodes. Thanks for posting, memories. 👍👍👍. 10-11-21. I do believe what you showed in the beginning was possibly a BRAND. Probably some branding irons somewhere on the ranch.

[@privatepilot4064]

I’d love to go there!

[@randybrown6795]

Hey Jeff great video that's a beautiful place I never heard of him before but that's a beautiful ranch in a beautiful part of California thanks for sharing this part of history you and Sara are awesome randy from Kentucky God bless.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks friend! Good to hear from you again. When are you going to make it out to California to see all these places we're showing you? LOL

[@randybrown6795]

Hopefully for to long I love California it's my favorite state

[@cfinstr]

Lots of interesting information. Thank you.