Rod Cameron: B-Western Hero to TV Legend - Son Tony Cameron Shares on AWOW

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you so much for the kind words and appreciation for dad’s work ! It helps to keep dad’s legacy alive

[@williamclifford9757]

This episode is beyond amazing, every person in this segment brings back memories of great times as a kid .Rod Cameron’s son is a great teller of Hollywood Legends.. THANK YOU ..

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you William for the kind words . It means a lot to keep my dad’s and those he worked with legacy’s alive and remembered !

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching and remembering dads work . Yes when most of my friends in high school grew taller than their dads I still had took up to mine and show the upmost respect ! Your correct on the comic books , I still have some today !

[@georgejetson3702]

I want to 2nd what Tony said -- thank you Mr. Word for keeping these memories alive!

[@rodyates4771]

I never miss an episode of AWOW it’s like taking a time machine back to my childhood and all the great memories.

[@josephbrickey1302]

Rod Cameron was one of my favorite actors going back to the Serial when he played the Phantom I still like to watch his movies and TV series. He was Great actor and presenene on the screen.

[@isapluschke3643]

I didn’t know Rod had a son Tony, he made a good impression . Thank you Rob

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words and watching the show !

[@AceMoonshot]

For me, The Bounty Killer is underrated. Setting aside the great cast, the story was interesting. Tony is a gifted storyteller. Thanks again Rob. Sincerely.

[@bobbell1922]

I agree, The Bounty Killer is a very solid B movie with an unusual plot line, and well worth a view. Dan Duryea is really good, and all the old pros add so much atmosphere.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words , great to know dad still has fans like you !

[@AceMoonshot]

@@TonyCameron-dg4eh Thank you for sharing your stories!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

@@AceMoonshot thanks Ace for your kind words about dad and helping keep his legacy alive still today !

[@wesmcgee1648]

Yet another discussion about family values and morals among Western movie people. Very important to touch on.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Great oral history. Thank you.

[@LBoyd-u8o]

Wonderful interview! Rod would be so proud of the man his son has become❤

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words and helping to keep dads legacy alive

[@jozatexan1964]

Always liked Rod Cameron. He was one of my cowboy heroes. Sounds like he was really just a regular guy. Very much enjoyed this episode.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for your kind words , means a lot to keep my fathers legacy alive

[@US_Joe]

Great episode - Thanx Rob! 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@sherrihinton2885]

Thank you Tony and Word on Westerns. such a please to watch

[@richb313]

Such interesting times and stories Tony has and the audience reactions are spot on thanks Rob.

[@christopherbrinks4054]

I am thankful for all of your work in keeping the history of the western genre alive. You are a true western film archivist.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow. Thanks, Chris. I LOVE the genre.

[@barbararustici574]

Mi piacciono questi racconti, mi rilasso, ascolto e per un po' non penso a niente altro. Grazie Mr.Word👏🏻👏🏻✨👍🏻

[@guitartim2128]

Rod Cameron is definitely one of my favorite western stars ( he is no. 2 on my list. ) Not just a 'good" bad guy but an excellent one. Thanx I really appreciate this.🎸👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tim. Who’s #1?

[@guitartim2128]

@@AWordonWesterns its actually a 3 way tie between John Wayne , James Arness and William Boyd

[@buxxbannerspov30]

I was able to meet Rod Cameron when they filmed an episode of State Trooper at Lake Sherwood California ...a very nice guy.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very cool. That series was a favorite of mine. Thanks

[@karenleemallonee684]

What a nice guy, he definitely has great stories to tell, and a fantastic personality! Thank you, Rob! 👍👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Couldn't agree more!, Karen. Thanks

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you so much for the kind words and watching the show !

[@karenleemallonee684]

​@@TonyCameron-dg4eh 🤗

[@PhilippinesFarmLife]

applauding from 7,500 miles away here in the Philippines. I never miss a show and I keep going through all of your previous interviews. Mr. Word is a human encyclopedia on Westerns. THANK YOU!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, kit. I sure like the "human" part. Glad you're catching us from such a distance.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you for watching and watching my dad from so far away !

[@sherrihinton2885]

Bravo to you. Greetings from Phoenix, Arizona

[@BuckJones1909]

Rod Cameron made one of my favorite westerns, Ride the Man Down! Ella Raines, Forest Tucker, J Carroll Nash, Brian Donlevy & a red headed Jim Davis! What a great cast & I know I’m missing a couple!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for your appreciation of dad and his work ! It helps keep his legacy alive !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Buck. That's a good one with an awesome cast!!

[@LarryMarchant-z4e]

Great interview, really enjoyed hearing the backstorys of Rod. I remember him well. I've been a fan of his since I was a kid. He always seemed like the quiet, easy going hero that you could look up to. To add to that, any man that could catch Yvonne DeCarlo's eye in real life has my vote. She was one of the hottest women to ever, on the big or small screen.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it! I totally agree with you about Yvonne. Va va Voom!

[@johnwesley8327]

I couldn't say it any better than Tony Cameron did, thanks Rob for keeping the memories of the old west movies and actors alive. I always thought that Rod Cameron was one of the best actors and loved his movies and guest appearances on the western shows on television. Thanks again Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, John. STATE TROOPER was a big hit growing up for me. Rod rocked!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you so much for the kind words , it means a lot to keep my fathers legacy alive

[@johnwesley8327]

You're welcome. Glad your telling your fathers stories, I always thought he was a fine actor and you are a great storyteller. Take care.@@TonyCameron-dg4eh

[@johnwilliams4541]

That was a very enjoyable episode.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

America is so far over the cliff there is no coming back, so it’s important to cherish these films and keep the incredible western experience that millions upon millions of us got to watch. Sorry, I’m a bit melancholy today.

[@11UncleBooker22]

Thanks Rob.

[@jimross7648]

Well, I learned stuff that I didn't have a clue about, and some stuff I knew, but didn't know I knew. I didn't know the name Rod Cameron, and I didn't know know he was a Canadian. His face and his presence that I remembered. But as you were showing stills and posters, I was going I've seen that and I remember that scene. Tony Cameron's remembrances were just so straight forward and matter of fact, that you got a real feel for what his and that life was like. There weren't many boys who wouldn't remember Jill St. John in a bikini, but most of us only experienced it on a screen and not in real life. As always a great episode, that I enjoyed viewing.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim. Glad we could trigger some nice memories for you.

[@bethdavis7812]

I loved watching Rod Cameron in westerns and in his senior years guest appearances on Bonanza, Adam12 and others. I thought he was handsome but Geezy Peezy, look at that son, he is even more handsome even with silver hair. Love this interview.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for your comments and appreciation of dad’s work ! It helps keep his legacy alive ! I should make you head of Rod Cameron fan club 😎 Glad you like the silver , tough letting it go to that 😂

[@dirtcop11]

I always enjoy your shows. I grew up watching these people on television and in the movies. I grew up near a small town, I lived in an even smaller town. When we finally got television stations in the area, I watched the old movies and television shows. These shows and actors were always on the Saturday matinees. Lots of B westerns and serials. You are helping me remember my childhood.

[@Rangersly]

Rod Cameron is a favorite of mine so this episode was such a special treat! Getting to learn more about Cameron from his own son was pure gold! Thanks for another great show Rob!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for your kind words , it means a lot to keep my father legacy alive

[@alvermeil5884]

Outstanding interview. I remember Ron Cameron and his movies. His son seems to be a very solid person.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you ! Means a great deal to keep dad’s legacy alive !

[@Teho231]

Great interview, I love those stories. His son telling them gives a different dimension to the stars.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you for watching and your comments

[@1942rejw]

Rod Cameron was the first cowboy star I became a fan of. I am 81 and still look for his movies to watch. His voice was distinctive too.

[@gregdavis19]

Thanks Rob! I really enjoyed listening to Tony. It’s so sad that alcohol played a part in his Dad and mom’s life. I too have watched love ones in my family waste away from alcohol.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you so much for your kind words and appreciation for dad’s work ! I’m sorry you had to deal with family with alcohol issues

[@gregdavis19]

@@TonyCameron-dg4eh thank you, Tony.

[@Labor_Jones]

Adding realism (this show & guest) to an era makes the output (the Westerns) more authentic palatable and worthy of its praise. Thanks, Rob :) - m.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching the show !

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

This interview is amazing! Thank you so much, Tony Cameron! Very very fortunate to have people willing to share, to tell stories, history as only they could. What a blessing to have AWOW and Rob Word. A beautiful, warm introduction - I'm going to see what I can find, have my own Rod Cameron film festival.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Elizabeth. A Rod marathon sounds fun!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you so much for the kind words , mean a great deal to have fans of dads like you

[@grahamhill6340]

ROD CAMERON with his deep commanding voice sure made a good many westerns, sadly not so much the "A" kind though, but he was not alone in that regard. It's good to hear his son relate his experiences on his father's sets, and its good that he has such a great sense of humor about it, especially when you Rob surprised him with the mother and mother in-law marriages. Tony also has the right attitude talking about his Dad and the alcoholism as well as all the movies that he made long before he was born. He certainly was brought up right, I think he should gather up his stories for a book on his father because he has great recall and knows how to engage your interest. THE BOUNTY KILLER and REQUIM FOR A GUNFIGHTER were the kind of cheap-n-cheerful oaters that the legendary A.C. Lyles used to produce over at Paramount, getting all the old western heroes together and giving them work. It's a pity the scripts were so poor and didn't give the old stars a bit more dignity in their roles. ROD CAMERON's career was certainly diverse and without doubt, he worked in HOLLYWOOD when it really had class!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words and appreciation for dads work ! Yes you need a sense of humor !

[@grahamhill6340]

THANK YOU, Tony... it's not easy being a child of a movie star and believe me I came across quite a few having spent 40 years working in HOLLYWOOD doing various jobs from studio-driver to writer and studio historian. I gave special tours of movie location and movie ranches, knew many of the stunt men and crew who's names I noticed on the credits growing up. Like I mentioned you really should write a book even if you have to self-publish, I wrote so many articles on HOLLYWOOD over the years, and I've always included the Good, Bad and the Ugly of any history, otherwise what's the point of sugar-coating it, we're lied too enough already! So many actors, especially in 'B' movies and westerns had an alcohol problem, even the big stars like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and the Duke... with stuntmen it helped ease the pain from all those horse-falls and alike. It also eased the disappointments in so many careers in this feast or famine business! Again, keep that honest sense of humor Tony, it'll serve you well in life!@@TonyCameron-dg4eh

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

@@grahamhill6340 thank you Graham . It’s crossed my mind several times .

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

This was an awesome upload of one of my favorite western stars. Can't really explain it but he and Tim Holt were always high on my "good guys" list for their acting. Of course Mr Cameron was just doing his job and acting but his portrayals of characters with an easy going calm demeanor, made him easy to like as a kid. Was always excited to know (even now) that one of his shows or movies was coming on. BTW , It broke my heart as a kid when I saw him on an episode of Laramie where he fooled everyone and was really a bad guy.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words ! Bob Fuller told me about that episode and how they played a prank on dad in one of the scenes !

[@susanrutherford866]

I believe Rod Cameron was in several episodes of Laramie. I mostly remember him from this series as all four seasons was recently shown on Fox Classics. A great actor .

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

@@susanrutherford866 yes Bob Fuller told me that Dad had the most guest appearances of any guest star . Thank you for your comments

[@user-vh2lt8ns4e]

I loved this video. Very informative. I have been watching videos lately with Rod Cameron in them. Very exciting video.

[@joansmith1195]

I look forward to Sunday's to watch your show. It brings back wonderful memories of watching Westerns with my parents many years ago. Thank you for keeping the genre alive.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wonderful, joan. Thanks!

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Rod Cameron, like Audie Murphy, was never given the quality scripts that they both should have had. Even in the early years you could see he had the charisma and screen presence. He should have been in some higher quality westerns in later years. He was a favourite of mine right from those early B westerns. It was nice to hear Tony mention Dan Duryea, another talented guy in westerns. Another Cowboy actor in the same category is Bill Elliott. Another great interview Rob, keep them coming.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, barry. Elliott has always been a favorite of mine, too. Loved his "adult" westerns after he left the Red Ryder series. Liked those, too, of course.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much ! Means a lot to keep dad’s legacy alive

[@chrishoare5652]

As always , fantastic.

[@djdiscoworm]

Rob, Stay Young !1 The Country and Western recording Artists came over to my home in the early 50s in Hollywood. My Father was a Dj at the L.A. Radio Stations. I was 4 years old

[@garymckee8857]

All right ✅️ new interview. Thanks Rob 👍

[@AndyTempleman-ot6lu]

I grew up in the 70s so I missed a lot of the classic western tv shows when they first aired but have grown to appreciate them more as an adult. I learn so much from your interviews, Rob. Thank you! And I greatly enjoyed your interview on the Harvey Brownstone show.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Andy. That was fun with Harvey. Normally, I'm on the other side!

[@AndyTempleman-ot6lu]

You and Harvey are excellent interviewers because you do your homework, I was a teacher, and you listen to your guests.

[@MrVerno46]

Another authentic interview, well worth the watch! Thanks Rob.....

[@rogeramos5810]

Thank you Rob, this was a very informative and interesting interview. Maybe some more like this one

[@richardrosenthal9552]

Rob, this interview has to be one of the best you have done. It was funny, entertaining and informative. Rod Cameron was one of the earliest actors I watched on TV. Hearing about him from his son gave me a new insight into the early westerns and the actors in them. By the way I agree that what you do to keep the westerns and the western actors of the past is nothing short of amazing. Your work means a lot to those you talk about and their families to. It also means a lot to people like me who grew up watching and loving the westerns of the golden age of westerns and still watch them and more recent ones on TV and in the movie theater. Keep up the great work and stay well.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, richard.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for the kind words , it means so much to have fans like you !

[@Mr22Twain]

Thanks Rob, it was a pleasure meeting Tony.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again Rob

[@desertfox3860]

Thanks Rob! That was a good interview.

[@SusanH4626]

Great interview ! Thank you Tony!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KyleCowden]

I used to crush on Yvonne DeCarlo. I'm a redhead afficianado, married mine 38 years ago but Yvonne was the one brunette that really tripped my trigger.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching , you have great taste in women !! 😂

[@thedoxinator3934]

Rob, Tony was a great interview 👍 thanks take Sunday off…lol

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanx, Dox, but I’ve gotta prep next week’s episode!

[@thedoxinator3934]

@@AWordonWesterns tell your lad to do the prep let pop take the day off 🤓

[@OdeeOz]

Like Tony indicates around 6:20 Rod Cameron _never just Acted._ He made his roles feel Real to the audience. Thanks for sharing these great stirrings of memories with us all, Rob, and company. 👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think Mr. Word will agree, that growing up in the 50's and 60's, with these Memorable Westerns, and Action Adventure shows on Radio, T.V., and Silver-Screen sure guided a lot of us toward the right path to take in life. Tony Nailed it here 15:55 With what made this entertainment Era so popular with us kids? We got to see Good triumph over Bad 99.9% of the time, and that boosted our spirits to the moon & beyond. Sadly, the majority today's entertainment inundates kids with more Bad, than Good.

[@OdeeOz]

_footnote?_ I watched the entire G-Men series a couple months ago, and added it to my private list of Classic Films to Binge-Watch at least once a year. 👍👍 Talking about The Bounty Killer series, from the 60s, I got confused with my hero Clint Walker's _Bounty Man._ (My brain must be getting Old-Timer's) 🤠

[@AWordonWesterns]

Old Timer's is a good thing, OD

[@OdeeOz]

We sure are @@AWordonWesterns ⭐🤠👍👍

[@ScotWalt858]

All good!!

[@richardangelini7296]

Nice to dust off the cobwebs watching these weekly videos. Surprised at how much I forgot at times.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you like them, Richard. Thanks.

[@lescook9021]

Thank you for another informative interview. I had no idea that Rod Cameron lived in Gainesville, GA and passed away there.

[@danielcombs3048]

Another excellent interview Mr. Word. The behind the scenes with new and interesting unknown facts makes these movies even more fun to watch. Much obliged there Cowboy 🤠👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dan. I’m going to screen Rod’s Republic serials.

[@danielcombs3048]

@@AWordonWesterns awesome! Can't wait. I'm a big fan of the early B-movies. And I love to see the early actors getting bit part in there golden years. Hoot Gibson, Bob Steel, Buck Jones and others. Thanks for roping it all together for me Rob. Your the greatest Hombre🐎🏜️

[@carlevans5760]

@@AWordonWesterns Hi Rob, THAT'S something i'm very keen on seeing. Big fan of serials.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching the show

[@carlevans5760]

@@TonyCameron-dg4eh Yes sir and thank you.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

Another great interview Rob!!! I got to meet Tony at the MSNF in June, he was so much fun!!!

[@carlevans5760]

Pardon my ignorance Ma'am, but what's MSNF?

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

@carlevans5760 , It's The MidSouth Nostalgia Festival

[@carlevans5760]

@@carolynpillsbury2735 Thank you ma'am.

[@johnnewcomb534]

Great interview thanks TRib.and Mr.Cameron.

[@tombankwel4822]

Great interview with the son of rod Cameron, cool films he made, i have a lot of republic serials, on VHS and dvd 📀 awsome suits you have on beautiful shirts, thanks Rob Word of Word on Westerns laird of Word manor your friend tom now and always, have a wonderfull Day 🤩 🤩

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching and your appreciation of dad’s work !

[@tombankwel4822]

@@TonyCameron-dg4eh you Are welcome, and thank you for your Nice feedback 😊 😊 😊

[@ctcasey8683]

Great stuff, Rob! Thanks and thanks again!

[@robertwatson39]

Hadn’t seen this one before Rob. It was a terrific interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Ha! Glad you caught it, robert. A new episode goes up on KZbin every Sunday morning. If you're a subscriber, you will be notified and not miss any. Thanks for the nice comment. Tony was terrific.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you very much , means a lot to keep dad’s legacy alive

[@SteveKlaw-kg1kw]

A great show and interview . Rod's son was very entertaining . I think he missed his calling . He should had followed his dad in the business . He certainly could have done well with the leading ladies .

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks so much for your comments , very much appreciated !

[@Paul-lm5gv]

*This was great! Please - let's have more interviews with children of the western stars! Rod Cameron was an under-rated western hero. Some of his films had excellent scripts, casts, acting and production elements! One of my faves is 'Ride The Man Down' (1952) with Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, Forrest Tucker, Barbara Britton, Chill Wills, J. Carrol Naish and Jim Davis!*

[@bumper2633]

Great interview!Thank you!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Our pleasure!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching , glad you liked it

[@richardr1891]

Some more good stories ... Yvonne De Carlo being from Vancouver British Columbia Canada and Rod Cameron from Calgary Alberta Canada .. I could imagine they hit it off well ... in Canadian terms they were not so far apart only a 30 minute plane trip or an 11 hour drive ...

[@CountryGirlLA]

Hi, Rob. This was fun!!! Very enjoyable.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching , glad you enjoyed it !

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

This is in perhaps your top interviews Rob. I have been waiting for someone to talk about the great Rod Cameron and you got his son . I loved watching Rod and Yvonne de Carlo together they had great chemistry He acted pretty much to very end even in an Michael Parks exploitation movie Midnight and the auto supply with Linda Cristal from High Chapporal

[@wildbillharding]

Auto supply? Please tell us more!

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

@wildbillharding it's been a while since I seen it aka love and the midnight auto supply it was made in 1978 Rod only had a minor role as the local sheriff trying to stop Michael Parks and his crew stealing auto parts unfortunately not a great movie.

[@wildbillharding]

Thanks. I'll try to find this! It's one I never heard of. @@paulkitt-er9dr

[@beevee4445]

what a nice man!!!

[@jasonwebb1969]

Excellent!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Many thanks!

[@TheFoxxsean]

I’m in my element, I love Rod Cameron’s work, is his son on social media if I was to ask some questions about his dad?

[@veronica-dn9ro]

I believe what Tony said about Salvation Army. My own Mom told me that my Dad had told her that the Salvation Army didn't charge the G. I. Men for things they received from their homes like the Red Cross did. So I guess he would have preferred to donate to the Salvation Army too, over Red Cross.

[@philwebb3]

So interesting - great interview - Thanks Rob

[@donbasta2475]

Excellent inteview and good timing. Been watchin Rod's westerns recently on the GRIT channel and was wondering about him. Thanks

[@AWordonWesterns]

Cool, thanks, don.

[@robertdurocher4764]

Great interview! This has got to be one of your best!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Wow, thanks!

[@Richmart1955]

Wonderful interview ❤

[@louk231]

I've recently rediscovered Rod Cameron via the State Trooper series. I enjoyed this interview a lot..

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Lou. How do those STATE TROOPER episodes hold up? I remember watching them as a child.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you !

[@jameskorner6611]

Great interview.

[@Paladin1873]

Well, that was an interesting interview. Parts of it reminded me of a song we used to sing at BSA summer camp, "I am My Own Grandpa".

[@hiramnoone]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJy7aHyNbM-jg9k Swore Roy Clark did this too, but could not find it.

[@carlevans5760]

I've always liked Rod Cameron. If it's not minded? He to me, looks like Robert Ryan; whom I also thoroughly enjoyed..

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thank you

[@carlevans5760]

@@TonyCameron-dg4eh Yes sir, you're welcome. Seeing this, I'm ordering one of his Westerns: Santa Fe Passage, Two War Movies: I never knew he was in: Commandoes Strike At Dawn, Gung Ho.

[@hiramnoone]

In Rod's day almost all the western stars were tall. Pretty much a requirement in fact. Jim Arness 6'7", Clint Walker 6'6", Chuck Connors and Fess Parker at 6'5" making John Wayne and Rod at just 6'4" almost a pair uh runts. The most anomalous exception to that being Alan Ladd of course who had to stand on a box and a pair of phone books just to reach 5'10". Yeah, Rod is sorta well known for having married his mother in-law, and Tony's illusidating on that... his grandma being his step mom was sorta funny and sweet at the same time. That screen shot of those comic books titled, "Rod Cameron Western" got me curious to do some research. Turns out Fawcett published 20 issues featuring a fictionalized version of Rod published in England of all places, sold for a dime. And Rod years later at a film convention reflecting on that mentioned how the company used to send him several issues of the comic each month, and thinking not much of it how he'd just give 'em away to the neighborhood kids. Then years later seeing some of those issues one or two of the rarer ones being sold by dealers for hundreds of dollars each.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad I kept all my comics, hiram!

[@trenttuttle603]

Such a shame “Requiem for a Gunfighter” can’t be found anywhere, psychically or online. At least, as far as I know. Not only is it the companion piece to “The Bounty Killer,” (an underrated 60s B-Western), and not only is it one of the final films of Serial king Spencer Gordon Bennett, it’s also the final film role for another Western star, Tim McCoy. I wanna see it, darn it!

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for your comments and appreciation of Dads work ! yes your not the only person I’ve run across that was looking for a “requiem for a gunfighter “ !

[@AWordonWesterns]

With a cast like that Tony, how can western fans not want to track it down. It's a showcase for western veterans and lots of fun to watch. Thanks again for joining me at The Autry. You got some BIG laughs, cowboy!

[@susanrutherford866]

​@@AWordonWesternsit was a wonderful interview Rob !

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

That was an awesome picture of Rod Cameron and the Lone Ranger. Was it during a break between filming with shows on the same lot?

[@AWordonWesterns]

That was taken in 1979 during the taping of the ABC special, When the West Was Fun. That's me standing between Clayton and Iron. What a wonderful time we all had during that shoot.

[@user-lj5ri3gp5o]

@@AWordonWesterns That's so awesome! The picture disappeared too quickly for me - I didn't have time to recognize Iron eyes and you initially. You are envied for sure.

[@jakeflaherty6074]

Talking about Alias Smith and Jones, will there be a time where Ben Murphy will be on the channel?

[@AWordonWesterns]

Great suggestion, Jake. Will try. Thanks.

[@williambilyeu9801]

Another great interview, Rob, and about another actor I am a fan of. Rod Cameron had a screen presence and a slightly gruff voice that one just noted. You mention a lot of other good actors too. I must disagree with one part; Yvonne De Carlo was still sexy as Lily Munster. My favorite role of hers was as a mulatto mistress to Clark Gable in a movie which I cannot recall the title. 👍👍🤔

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Bill. You're thinking of BAND OF ANGELS. Directed by Raoul Walsh and an early role for Sidney Poitier.

[@williambilyeu9801]

@@AWordonWesterns Thanks, Rob. I will check it out. My daughter said that I have given her two of our favorite movies: "Destry Rides Again" with Jimmy Stewart and Marlene Dietrich and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" with Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, and George Sanders. I told her she was wrong, as if I had those on DVD, I would never have parted with them. 🤔😄😀🙄

[@crewmax4240]

Would love to know how Rod wound up in Gainesville, Georgia, living on Cameron Circle at Lake Lanier.

[@TonyCameron-dg4eh]

Thanks for watching the show ! I was visiting a girl I met in spring training who was a swimmer at Brenau and dad was on his way to NC to film a movie . He was asked to do a 3 day weekend television show and loved the lake and sailing and bought a home since the industry was moving south .

[@jeffmill999]

Sublime

[@markr.devereux3385]

STATE TROOPER from television reruns is my knowledge of actor RodCAMERON..

[@Tony-1950]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ms.sonshine8878]

When I have had enough of the ugliness of this world I'll go see John Wayne or head to Dodge.

[@kennethjinkins8967]

never liked Rod Cameron

[@crewmax4240]

He spoke highly of you.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

It is true, westerns taught us right from wrong. a lot of movies and tv shows did too