Tales of 'The Virginian'

[@marylawrence5451]

Loved James Drury, so intelligent and a kind man I will never forget "The Virginian ".

[@dabdella1460]

James was so fortunate to have what appears to be A very happy life And we are happy you did. So thankful for all the hours of fine acting you so graciously gave us

[@ladybug6005]

Handsome cowboy forever.♥️♥️♥️ Rest in peace.⚘

[@terriselph4100]

Fantastic interview. Goodness, I would have loved to meet James Drury just so I could express my appreciation of the Virginian.

[@mikeh.9734]

It was a real thrill when he showed up at the TV station that day to sit down for this interview. I knew a little Virginian history- and James Drury history- but after meeting him, I delved much deeper and learned so much more about the man. I could have done a much better job had I done even more homework. But then the last time I saw him in November 2019, just a couple of months before his untimely passing, he knew that we appreciated him as he got be the grand marshal in a local holiday parade. He later sat outside an art gallery having a smoke- as he was apt to do- and that was the last time I ever saw him. Not at the Shiloh bunkhouse, but on the streets of Tomball, TX. He was truly one of the greats. May he RIP

[@angelmarquez5163]

Great actor James Drury awesome his tales The Virginian. Thank you 🙏

[@michellerubino2921]

Gorgeous 🤠 rest in peace beautiful mr James Drury loved missed but not forgotten another 😇 in heaven always in our hearts 🤠🐎💐🧡💝⚘🧡🧡

[@elainestoffer6178]

JAMES DRURY WHAT A ACTOR HE IS A AMAZING HUMAN BEING I WATCH VIRGINIAN ALL THE TIME HE'S IS A GOODLOOKING MAN REST IN PEACE YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED LOVE YOU MAY GOD BLESSED💔💔💚💛💙💜

[@cherylcarver5397]

R,i.p. James dury ,you are going to be loved & missed ❤

[@lazyhazeldaisy9596]

In the early seventies when we started watching the Virginian I was only a little seven year old that liked to watch the horses in these boring westerns and we had to watch of course what my Dad and brother liked, but then I noticed the nice man who was the Virginian and I seemed to like watching it because he was in it. To this day I still like him, God Bless James.

[@jeaniebeavers4767]

I loved watching The Virginian with James Drury...He came across a gentleman in the show as well as in his inverviews.

[@ljrowan1034]

Happy to have worked with him in Dallas in the 80’s. Great guy!

[@mikeh.9734]

Was that when he was doing dinner theater up there?

[@marimontalvo9145]

He's real sharp, wth. His dialect. He's respectful, amiable. I have been around Him. A real good ACTOR...JAMES DRURY, THE VIRGINIAN. He resides in Houston, Texas.

[@cleopatrasiuman8089]

James was a natural that part was made for him the virginian hahaha great program😁

[@gabrielmartinez-wi8bu]

Great actor! The Virginian❤️

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

Growing up in the sixtes we were hooked on western The Virginian was my favourite always great shows back then we would b doing our chorus around the house after school and getting ready to watch The Virginian on a Friday night we would not miss it for anything our neighbour Jim Hernon would shout across the field come on over The Virginian on we of course raised across the field to get the best seat as our neighbour s were the first to get a TV we had no TV back at that time great days greT television R I P to them all

[@cb-cj2ke]

RIP Mr. Drury, you were the best.

[@eleanorparris5777]

Yes, he was the best. I watch him now every day (re-runs) and still love him. He was a handsome man and knew how to treat women and was nice to everyone.

[@eleanorparris5777]

When I heard he had passed away, I cried like a baby. RIP and I know you are missed by everyone.

[@marylawrence5451]

James Drury was the most handsomest man I've seen playing as a commanding foreman. I don't think he was harsh in real life, he just had to play his part, and he was terrific. So kind and loving man. I miss you Mr. Drury. Always RIP

[@geoprof6993]

@@eleanorparris5777 I'm sorry for your loss. JD was devoted to his wife and when she went in the hospital and passed a few months later, I kind of surmised that his remaining time would be short. He passed about 8 months after she did. A man devoted to his wife ... IS ... his life's purpose. When that ends, the man has a broken heart. I prefer to believe that JD is in his deserved heavenly rest.

[@LUCKYB.]

@@geoprof6993 Amen This. Shows America. People6. The turn around the countru has taken. Heros hero

[@kerridillon3120]

As you ride off into the sunset...rest in peace James Drury! 🤠🐴

[@WV591]

Damn Hollywood should have given him much more than just a TV show and BS flicks. He was natural and gifted.gentle face and soul.

[@mikeh.9734]

Couldn't agree more! I wanted to coordinate getting Mr. Drury a star on the Walk of Fame several years ago- just as he participated in for Doug McClure right before Doug passed. But we learned how political it is & just about impossible to pull off for someone as genuine and talented as Jim was. Today's hollow Hollywood celebs are embraced with ease for what used to be such a distinct honor.

[@hermac6491]

He was gorgeous and a true gentleman.

[@mikeh.9734]

Mr. Drury was true to himself, and as his one-time co-star Sinatra used to sing, he did it his way. It's been a year, and we sure do miss him. A genuine good soul gone too soon. . .

[@christhompson9486]

He was a classy cowboy.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Such a wonderful soul ♥️

[@peteandpare]

Gosh I sure miss the main actors from the virginian James ,Drury,Doug Mclure etc.I expect them to live forever forgetting they also age and die.Miss them all May they all rest in peace hope I meet them all on the other side that would be something.

[@mikeh.9734]

Amen! I can tell you, Mr. Drury was just a fine man all the way around- and he really had this magnetism that made you want to just hang around him. Having met and talked with so many different celebs over the years, I'd have to say that Jim was really authentic and genuine, that's what made him special. And that sincerity shined through in his acting with his finer performances, for sure!

[@joycedavidson3813]

I love. The Virginian

[@albavelez2005]

I love the Virginian I watching every day in TV start movie..is my favorite actor . God bless you..

[@chrissimpson1183]

An unsung legend....

[@robinorear4307]

He may not have been born in Texas, but he got here as soon as he could! Sleep well, Virginian! You'll be sorely missed!

[@kampolintarachot8113]

Robin Orear $

[@93sh0v3l]

Ha, ha............good one! I was born in Texas and will most likely die here too.

[@robinorear4307]

@@93sh0v3l what part? I'm in Dallas, born and bred!

[@93sh0v3l]

​@@robinorear4307 Sugar Land, just outside Houston.

[@robinorear4307]

@@93sh0v3l howdy, neighbor!

[@charlesseaton6199]

Thank You for this!

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

Great listening to Jim he's still with us in spirit ❤

[@mikeh.9734]

Peter, I just drove by the spot today where I last saw him...just a couple of months before his untimely passing. He was in good spirits...smoking a cigarette after presiding over the holiday parade in Tomball, Texas. I could see him still sitting there when I passed by today... We miss him greatly.

[@PeterOHalloran-hf2ho]

It was a classic and still last to this day and beyond

[@terrelll.howard8660]

He made TV history.

[@mikeh.9734]

Sure did! And then some!

[@nicfewer8393]

Along with Doug McClure.

[@geoprof6993]

If it wasn't mentioned in the interview that JD was 80 years-old, I would not have known that this was filmed in 2014 (or early 2015). KZbin should required the airing date of these timed pieces as well as the posting date.

[@peterohalloran5954]

The era of western is gone but jim lives on and has left us in good stead

[@mikeh.9734]

Very true, Peter. But thankfully, the Westerns still live on as well. We need their morals perhaps now more than ever, too!

[@cdgates1]

The Virginian was a combination of Gunsmoke and Bonanza. James Drury in the Matt Dillon role and his 2 cowhands, Trampas and Steve Hill

[@scvandy3129]

As the film clips showed so many familiar faces and names Drury worked with, mostly on "The Virginian," it's a pity the hostess here couldn't have shown the interest and/or taken the time to ask his recollections on the regulars like Doug McClure, Roberta Shore, Lee J. Cobb and a few of the better known guest stars like Jack Lord and Joan Crawford. As he's shown at conventions, he's not shy about anecdotes. The rarest film clip was the b&w screen test from the late 1950s where his leading lady was the luminous Inger Stevens (Swedish), here dark haired. In her '60s TV series "The Farmer's Daughter" and her Clint Eastwood movie, "Hang 'Em High," and the Walter Matthau comedy, "Guide for the Married Man," she was blonde. . . . Going a bit off base here, but Stevens was Burt Reynolds' fiancee in spring 1970 when she reportedly committed suicide. Shamefully he refused to mention his onetime lover Stevens in any interviews over the decades despite repeated requests, or his two print biographies. The biggest reveal/insult was not attending her funeral. "Not nice, Burt. What would 'The Virginian' say?" When stars like James Drury die, so much of Hollywood history goes with them -- unless they're asked and then forthcoming and wiling to oblige with answers. In Houston-speak "Gracias" Mike H. -- for posting these 8 minutes. A treasure for fans of "The Virginian." James Drury, R.I.P.

[@mikeh.9734]

I would have loved to have spent a whole hour with Mr. Drury talking about his entire career. We could have easily filled that time with very interesting discussions about so many of those stars. But unfortunately, we don't always get to do what we would like to do in TV. We only had a brief segment to spend with The Virginian, so as producer I tried to hit what high points we could. But I can tell you I walked with him all the way out the studio and back to his car asking him about the character and other fun stories, including one about HItchcock at the Universal commissary.. Maybe someday I'll write a memoir and be able to cover more stories. . .

[@malcolm5102]

I love him

[@franeccher1709]

We still watch the show and I still have a crush on handsome james!

[@malcolm5102]

He was a handsome cowboy .

[@geoprof6993]

JD commented at the 3:05 mark said "Acting is the creation of the illusion of reality." My question is "Can the same definition be used for politics and or social media today?

[@janetleishman3776]

Admired this man

[@AnthonyStJames]

Drury was right about 'Love Me Tender' being perhaps Elvis' best film. Especially when compared to the later cookie-cutter musical romantic comedies he turned out.

[@peterohalloran5954]

Surely the home land security recognised The Virginian the man himself

[@mikeh.9734]

Actually, he never flew anywhere the last years. He drove Everywhere! He put so many miles on his poor beat up old car- and it showed!! lol

[@peterohalloran5954]

They gave The Virginian to the right man

[@mikeh.9734]

Sure did, Peter!

[@ginger1549]

I read a book by the producer of the Virginian and it exposed that James Drury was actually a terrible over indulger in alcohol, Doug Mcclure was briefly drinking too much too , but he realized it and stopped. It never actually called Drury an alcoholic but inferred it. When interviewed some of the other cast said it too.

[@stevenreed3090]

LOVE 78k

[@mariaprado7718]

Traducir al español por favor. María Prado M. Lima Perú.

[@deloiscade1133]

One of my favorite guys .love that handsome faces

[@peterohalloran5954]

Homeland security need to no who they are talking to one of the great s