THE LONE RANGER Was Robbed! My father fired! Dawn Moore Interview reveals the Real Clayton Moore!

Clayton Moore was and still is the quintessential Lone Ranger. Why was he fired? Why was his mask taken away? What could he do about it? Find out as Clayton Moore's daughter, Dawn, joins Rob Word to share her memories of growing up with the TV Superstar as a father. What did she think when she realized that "the masked avenger of the plains," THE LONE RANGER, was her father! Find out in this episode of A WORD ON WESTERNS.
Clayton Moore (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, which includes previously unaired segments, Dawn Moore takes us back to those thrilling days of yesterday and shares her father’s life story and how it has impacted her. 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 Nov 18, 2015.
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[@patrickmullane30]

They haven’t been successful yet to replace Clayton Moore . That’s a vindication ❤

[@robertdurocher4764]

I am 75 years old and have been watching the show for 70 years. I still get goose bumps every time I see the beginning of the show.

[@howardlangford8087]

I was born in 62, when I was growing up. I watched the lone ranger. Clayton Moore and Jay silverheels, with the epitome are the two characters. No one did it better than Clayton Moore and Jay silverheels. I still watch The lone ranger to this day. No matter how many times that I seen the episodes I still love watching them. And to me they were really fantastic actors. Thank you for the memories. Man you know when all the actors that you grew up with are gone, your getting old!!!😂🥳

[@keo957]

I feel the same way, 3 years older than you, still watch the Lone Ranger, I'm watching it now😍💕 Excellent acting, it looked like Jay was glad in S4 when Clayton came back. Not only him, the bad guys: John Doucette, and Glenn Strange who played Cavendish was there too, in a different role. No one played them better than Moore & Silverheels, great team.

[@SuperKillbill1234]

So true sir.

[@WilliamStansbury-xb4ui]

I have a vague recollection of being at the 74 (1974 World's Fair) Expo in Spokane Washington at the age of 4 years old and I looked up at a very tall man without a mask and didn't realize it was Clayton Moore. Even though I was unfamiliar at the time I'm honored to know that I got to meet the Lone Ranger.

[@freelander4058]

Clayton Moore will always be the Lone Ranger No one could ever take his place. No what he did was fulfill every child’s dreams Of being a good cowboy What that show was to children! I know because I was one of them. Was help to develop a generation of children who turned out to be great Americans

[@darrelljohnston8676]

Clayton Moore is the Lone Ranger.

[@elwynsmith5092]

every time I hear the William-tell overture I expect to see the LONE RANGER -lots of memories ! !

[@patrickmoss-j7c]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Slick2462]

Dawn Moore should be very proud of her father and he of her too!

[@OdeeOz]

I am sure Clayton is smiling down, at her, and us fans too. You bet she's proud of her pa! 🤠👍👍

[@davidhileman8251]

I look forward to Dawn's book about the life and the legend of Clayton Moore and The Lone Ranger.

[@marbleman52]

I was born in 1952 so that should tell you everything about me, Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, and The Lone Ranger series. And his voice...unique and full of understanding, clear thinking and compassionate. His face was mostly covered with the mask and except for his eyes, we fans just had his great voice to identify and bond with. I like to think that the philosophy that The Lone Ranger lived by helped shape my own philosophy about Life and people. It was the same with several other 50's shows such as Leave It To Beaver and other family oriented shows. God only knows just how much our Society needs shows such as these back in our homes.

[@Riogi]

Well stated.

[@warrenoleary2168]

I too was born in 1952 ( July ) in Bayonne, N.J. ; across the harbor from Manhattan & Brooklyn ; North of Staten Island. We had N.Y.C. "s top notch t.v. stations to see excellent programs such as " The Lone Ranger " !

[@freeguy77]

The society norms at that time gave the people what they wanted to see. The people changed to reflect what we see on tv now. When the people return to those values it had then, that is when those similar series will also return to get the high ratings and critical acclaim, and not before. TV does not make what the people are. People are what TV reflects about the people and their values!

[@glenncollins4778]

I still watch the reruns. No one seems to understand why except for me. What a wonderful example to set for a generation. Adios Clay…

[@scottbenke7182]

I met Clayton Moore when I was in high school. He was my journalism teacher's, friend and mentor. I met him in the hallway coming out of the classroom during lunch. When asked if he was Clayton Moore, he replied that he was indeed Clayton Moore. He shook my hand and said he was always pleased to meet a fan. I will never forget that incident as a 17 YO young guy. And they say you should never meet your hero's.

[@fredkaplan9720]

The Best Western Show Ever ❤❤❤❤

[@davidschlecht3016]

Rob, a great tribute to Clayton Moore, his daughter and the values he stood for. The world would be a better place if more people embraced his character and dedication.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, David. We all seem to agree. He was a wonderful role model.

[@DEEBARNES-xb7jy]

👌 Rob, I just saw this interview w/Dawn Moore, it just hit my heart😢. Only an hour ago saw Clayton '70 on "What's My Line", he stumped them! I love him and got to see Jay S. (Tonto) at a small town grocery store as a very young girl. A beloved memory I've always treasured! I was so happy to hear how you honored "The Lone Ranger"!❤

[@calvinwalker553]

​@AWordonWesterns Hi ROB, Love Your Content and All You Do. I Was Wondering Why CLAYTON MOORE Didn't Sue the Producers of the LONE RANGER AFTER His Firing after Season 2 Due to That Contract Dispute. Even AFTER Hiring JOHN HART They Continued to Use Mr. Moore's LIKENESS and Voice. During the OPENING Credits THAT Was CLAYTON MOORE and During the Ending RIDE OFFS With TONTO....That Was CLAYTON MOORE. Also the Signature "HIYO SILVER" YELLS Were ALL in the Voice Of Mr. MOORE. Maybe His Daughter Can Look into This So the Family Can Receive Their Rightful Compensation if it's Not Too Late. Thanks for Reading ROB and Keep Up the Awesome Work. 👍

[@shannonk.6528]

Clayton Moore WAS The Lone Ranger. I watch the show on my local station here every Saturday.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

I recall listening to the Lone Ranger radio program and watching it in black/white . Great memories.

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

The Lone Ranger was the ultimate hero. I know that he walks with the Lord this very day. Thanks Mr. Moore for your fine example of what a man and a real cop really are.

[@serinehart]

Thanks for showing, I grew up as everyone did loving the Lone Ranger and personally think they had the right/perfect guy for the part. I think the voice is what really sticks out as soon as I think of him, like Adam West in Batman, the voice just takes over. These great people and shows would be lost without someone like you keeping it alive, thank you.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks. I'm glad I'm able to help keep their legacies alive.

[@Fireball409]

I agree about the voice! There was NOBODY like Adam West!!! (I'm glad that Lyle Wagoner didn't get the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne)

[@carolm3768]

​@@AWordonWesternsYou accomplished your goal..over and over! A testament to your love, and a huge gift, to us!😇

[@eileenallen1986]

We loved him then and we love him now. ❤

[@tonyfletcher2541]

Great interview! Clayton Moore will always be The Lone Ranger. I had 2 hero's as a child. The Lone Ranger and Roy Rogers. both seemed to live their lives like the characters they portrayed.

[@carolynrussell774]

Boy oh boy you just can't beat that, what a great testimony from his daughter...We differently need more people like these.

[@devilsden2283]

There has never been, nor ever will be a more iconic cutting figure as was Clayton Moore...he was and will "always" be Americas great icon of justice "The Lone Ranger"!....love this interview and Dawn Moore...thank you Rob for these magnificent memories and fascinating back stories...🙏👍💥🇺🇲💥❤

[@rogerashmore9509]

I saw Clayton Moore at the Arcola Broomcorn Festival in Illinois participating in the parade. I believe he was on a stagecoach in the parade. The crowd loved him! After the parade I was walking along side him on the road and felt like I was 8 years old again ( I was born in 1952). This was at the time he was band from wearing his original mask. He is a hero to many of us.

[@rogerashmore9509]

Thanks Rob!

[@leegroce2943]

Dawn, I enjoyed this interview very much. I am about a year younger than you and I remember watching the Lone Ranger growing up as a kid and into the 1980s. I spent over twenty years of my life volunteering in my community and trying give back to my community. There is a moving tribute to your dad in the second episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger" as Trivette explains to Walker why he became a Texas Ranger and sneaking down to watch the TV show every morning watching a Lone Ranger.

[@harrysavage2933]

Thank you for the memories I was born in 12(14)1955 didn't have TV in the mountains in the 1960 we got a house with antenna and got to see Long ranger staring Clayton Moore God bless all of you I'll always remember the show and many more

[@jackaustin3576]

Clayton Moore had a personallity, body movement and voice that couldn't be hidden in the other movies that he made....I loved that, when he made other movies....

[@AWordonWesterns]

No one like him, Jack. He sure was recognizable! Thanks.

[@poppy5270]

I did not have an opportunity to meet Clayton Moore, but he did speak at a function in Indianapolis to the company I worked for. He was wearing the sunglasses at the time and I believe he was wearing a suit about the same color as his Lone Ranger costume. Best work meeting I ever had to attend.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Awesome, poppy. Thanks.

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

The Lone Ranger is still my hero today and I’m 54!! Thank you for sharing

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for watching, Rodger.

[@hollywoodmediaprofessional3282]

Thank you for another insightful conversation. No other series on KZbin offers these wonderful tributes. Long live the memory of Clayton Moore, the only Lone Ranger, and your interviews.

[@nplacemksd]

First time I remember seeing Lone Ranger on TV, I was 7 or 8, so 1957 or 58. I'm so sorry Dawn had bad experiences with kids. I would have been the opposite. She would have got sick of me. That has NEVER changed even now at 72.. Dawn should know many of us feel this way. Thanks Rob.

[@Riogi]

The Lone Ranger and Clayton Moore will always be loved by me. Clayton is the only Lone Ranger that matters to me.

[@mazkact]

I was born in 1965 and became a fan at the age of four. In the early eighties my father began working for The Family Channel. Family channel started an all day block of Westerns, Family Channel Saturday at the Westerns. My father would represent Family Channel at Cable conventions. Clayton Moore was brought on board to do commercials and appear at the conventions. In the beginning the budget was so low that my Father and Mr. Moore shared a hotel room . My Father( a Preacher) had nothing but good things to say of Clayton Moore. I never got to meet "The Lone Ranger" in person but my father brought back signed promotional items which I treasure to this day. There is only one "Lone Ranger".

[@AWordonWesterns]

That's cool, maz. I did business with the Family Channel during the 80s. What was your Dad's name?

[@mazkact]

@@AWordonWesterns I grew up on a farm in South Louisiana. Thanks to an independent UHF T.V station out of New Orleans I got a steady diet of The Lone Ranger and Roy Rogers. These were good role models to have along of course with my Father. While Dad was trying to start a Christian T.V station He meet Pat Robertson. My Dad ,Clay Boudreaux went to work for Family channel in 1980 while CBN was just starting The Family channel and was still working for them when He passed in 2013. The Saturday Western block on Family Channel was a special thing, it introduced many children to "The Lone Ranger" and Westerns in general. Love your channel, I do not miss a show.

[@ThornAndel]

I'm gobsmacked at how fantastic these interviews are. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks Rob.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Thorn. Always nice to be appreciated. Please Share our shows with your friends to help us grow and keep the western genre so pertinent.

[@richb313]

Thanks Rob for such insight of Clayton Moore the only real Lone Ranger through his daughter Dawn his legend continues with books and interviews and touching fan letters. I can understand and was touched by the mention of the mounted police fighting for that assignment.

[@AWordonWesterns]

It was quite an event, rich. I've posted a video of the Memorial at the Autry we held for Clayton. Very emotional. Here's the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHWqhWeKaphqna8

[@raymondstrehl3679]

All I needed to hear was the voice He really was The Lone Ranger to us

[@marykutchera2941]

I was born on Dec.23 1944 an I grew up watching the Lone Ranger he was an inspiration to me . I still have his picture on the dresser along with Roy Rogers trigger and Dale. What a time to grow up, westerns everyday looking for the new model cars to come out it was just a fabulous era, so many things to look forward to . So sorry it all went away. Still watch the re-runs and drive the old cars. I’m still lost in the 50s and will be till I pass. Enjoyed your video with Dawn. Happy trails along with Hi yo silver forever.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Mary. The fifties were a wonderful time for us to grow up in and be inspired by heroes like Clayton.

[@vintagestrings6]

I love The Lone Ranger. I was born in 59 he and Tonto were on Saturdays and or Sundays. It was always fun watching the good guys we didn't know how good we had it back then compared to all the garbage on now. Those guys were the real deal. The theme song for the show will always be iconic with the Lone Ranger. Ride on boys. ❤🙏

[@jimross7648]

Dawn Moore has a great broadcast voice, a beguiling presence, and is a really good story teller. Time for a new video with her.

[@marknan5352]

What a wonderful show. Thanks Rob !

[@joansmith1195]

Great interview. Clayton Moore was our Lone Ranger and no other actor could take that role successfully after Clayton's interpretation.

[@lsavell01]

I loved the interview with Dawn Moore. There is only one Lone Ranger & that is Clayton Moore. Who doesn't remember The Lone Ranger? Great show!❤

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, LadyP

[@lsavell01]

@@AWordonWesterns I always love your interviews, Rob! Brightens the day!

[@grahamhill6340]

DAWN MOORE is one of those rare celebrity children that keeps the MEMORY of her dear father alive not just for the role he was born to play, but for the man himself! I've written about CLAYTON MOORE before, but it really begs the question what kind of agent would not fight for a client that is the lead in a top rated iconic TV show like THE LONE RANGER? The show's wealthy owner Jack Wrather was notorious for being cheap, but as Dawn mentioned in his earlier firing of her father and the later "mask issue" blunder, you have to figure that Wrather knowing full well of Clayton's total devotion to the character and his immense popularity with fans, that he should've seen what a WIN/WIN asset allowing him to continue wearing the mask would've been! All Clayton Moore was asking was to be treated with respect from a man he made millions for... I knew William Fraker the great cinematographer of BULLITT and director of MONTE WALSH, and he told me that the casting of 1980's THE LONE RANGER was totally out-of-his-hands when he came to direct it, so he was literally saddled with a guaranteed expensive flop from the beginning... and later on history repeated itself with the "comedy" remake with Johnny Depp that was a $250 million flop! CLAYTON MOORE played the character with total straight-as-an-arrow honesty and integrity that never goes out of style, and as his daughter rightfully took great pride in saying, her father had a profound influence on so many young fans worldwide to embrace a life of service to their communities. Again, the Lone Ranger was the role he was born to play... but much greater, it was as a ROLE MODEL that he will really be remembered for!

[@alwaysbeenacowgirl8475]

One of my DISH channels has been showing The lone Ranger series from the beginning. I recorded it and am enjoying going back to me childhood. Every afternoon when I got home from school I watched it. Loved it then and love it now. A very handsome man behind that mask.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very cool, Cowgirl. Thanks.

[@randallroberts8045]

I was born in 1948 , and I grew up watching the Lone Ranger. I smile every time I hear the Lone Ranger theme.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Randy. '47 myself

[@johnderfler5183]

I'm 66 years old, and The Lone Ranger was flat out my favorite tv show as a kid growing up🏇🏇

[@garyolivier792]

Fantastic Rob! I hope you have her on again. She's a great guest and I love her stories. Thank you for doing these.

[@atreb56]

Thank you so much for this. I enjoyed the background story on The Lone Ranger and Mr. Moore's earlier work. Ms. Moore is a wonderful storyteller. ❤️

[@AWordonWesterns]

She sure is, roberta. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

Lovely interview. So many stories to share. Thank you!

[@richardrosenthal9552]

I listened to the Lone Ranger radio show and watched the TV show as I grew up. I have always felt that Clayton Moore was the best Lone Ranger. I have collected Lone Ranger comics and memorabilia. I still look for Lone Ranger things when I am in Antique shops. Dawn I want you to know that your dad was and still is a favorite actor of mine and the Lone Ranger Creed is still as viable today as it was in those days of yesteryears. I enjoy your stories of your dad. I think you are quite amazing in your own right. Thanks Rob for another great interview and show.

[@johnsteele6773]

Little did I know, I would be seeing him in old westerns today, many people forget they were taken off the air, because they were considered too violent, thank God for grit television

[@arlineabdalian8974]

Fascinating interview. Dawn is quite engaging. I grew up watching The Lone Ranger. Clayton Moore was a highly underrated actor. Re the show: I especially loved the episodes where he removed the mask but was still disguised with beards, etc. Many thanks, Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Clayton always enjoyed those episodes where he could go "undercover" in a disguise, Arline. Fun for us viewers, too. Thanks.

[@arlineabdalian8974]

@@AWordonWesterns Clayton was such an underrated actor.

[@OdeeOz]

I bet ol' Rob met Clayton on more than one occasion, like he has the Duke. 🤠👍👍🐂🐎🐎🐎

[@josephmarcello7481]

Thanks, Rob Clayton will always occupy and ineluctably magical part of our hearts... And was there ever a pair of eyes more present, or a voice more myth i? The ranger lives on!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Joe. Right on!

[@mikehagan4320]

Thanks for Airing this Rod. I Can't get enough of Clayton, Dawn and your Channel. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Our pleasure, Mike. I love the beautiful state of Montana. Thanks.

[@suev3339]

Super good Rob! I’m still watching The Lone Ranger just to watch the good values I learn yet thru this film w/Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. Oh that the children of today would be able to watch this instead of the trash they’re getting. Thanks for giving the stories behind the stories of our “actors” who made our lives strong in values that hold today. 😊

[@Riogi]

So true.

[@jimd8008]

Thank you again Rob and especially your guest

[@docbrown6550]

This interview was Awesome, Thank you for it. 👍👍🙏🙏

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Doc. I did too! Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@wesmcgee1648]

The legacy still lives on. Great interview Rob.

[@thedoxinator3934]

Rob 🤠 beautiful lady , great throwback interview 👍

[@arthurdevain754]

As a wee lad, back in the mists of time, I watched the Lone Ranger every Saturday morning. I became aware that the "Masked Rider of the Plains," while being very handy and VERY fast with his nickle-plated revolvers,, never actually killed anyone with them. There were any number of outlaws who got plugged in the shoulder or the leg, but it was never fatal. I suppose that this was a part of the lesson!

[@AWordonWesterns]

I remember those times well, Arthur. He was really good at shooting guns out of the bad guy’s hands, too! Thanks.

[@arthurdevain754]

@@AWordonWesterns Well now, since you seem to be a channel owner who reads and responds, I have a question. A number of decades ago -- perhaps more than four -- there was a TV special that attempted to put some perspective on the "Wild West." I cannot remember the actor who opened the program, but I recall he spoke of the "Wild West" as having only lasted about 40 years and that by the turn of the last century it was really over. It had in it several "Cowboy" actors, and I remember specifically Gene Autry and Jay Silverheels. I don't know if you might be able to get a line on it, but I think I would enjoy seeing it again.

[@AWordonWesterns]

@@arthurdevain754 it sounds like the 1958 live special I saw as a youngster, THE WESTERN hosted by Dave Garroway filled with western stars. It’s in our library. Check it out and let me know if it’s the same one you remember.

[@arthurdevain754]

@@AWordonWesterns As they used to say on the streets of Laredo, "Much obliged!"

[@gregdavis19]

I always enjoy listening to Dawn. Thank you, Rob. I got a bit of news from my daughter that lives in California. She was chosen to do all the photography for Olipop this holiday season. I’d never heard of it until now, but I guess it’s really big in California.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Greg. I've never heard of Olipop either. What is it?

[@gregdavis19]

@@AWordonWesterns Rob, it’s a plant based soda pop. My wife said she’s seen it at Trader Joe’s. Reviews says it’s pretty tasty. It’s based out of California that’s all I know. I’m not much into health food, just vitamins and supplements.

[@johnholliday5874]

It was a crime what they did to Clayton Moore. (So the movie tanking was just desserts. ) There was an episode of "The Greatest American Hero" that involved The Lone Ranger. Who did they bring in? John Hart. Everybody in the room was going "Who's this???"

[@OdeeOz]

What fantastic, and great Role Model Clayton was to all us kids what grew up watching him. His passing touched me deeply, as has the passing of all my Heroes, Legends. Dang nab it, Rob, you got me binge watching the Old TV Series' again. 🤠👍👍🐂🐎🐎🐎

[@AWordonWesterns]

That's my job, OD.

[@edwardpike3386]

These interviews are why I watch your channel. i do watch some of the westerns that you show but I'll watch your interviews over and over sometimes. I watched the LR for a long time (well it seemed like a long time) before I saw the original movie where the LR was a Texas Ranger and left for dead at the hands of the Cavannah Gang. There was a girl in one of my classes, about the 3rd grade and I didn't care for her because one of her relatives probably did that to the LR. Can you get that movie and the Lost City of Gold. My Dad was a US Army Vet in WWII. North Africa and Italy. Purple Heart Recipient. Fan Forever. Born in 50.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Can't get the LOST CITY, Ed. Thanks for watching, and re-watching. Makes it all worthwhile.

[@williambilyeu9801]

Both of the color movies are on DVD at a very reasonable price. I have them on a double feature set. They are better than the remake with Spillsbury or Hammer (don't even mention the performance of Johnny Depp).

[@alvilla9659]

Great interview Rob. Dawn is a wonderful storyteller.

[@broadwayrealtorsbroadwaypr1175]

Rob Word rides again, and may you stay long in the saddle! Dawn is a classy lady and excellent storyteller. When is the next taping at the Autry, really enjoyed attending previously.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, B'way!!

[@MThomas001]

Nice Work, Every once in a while we need to be reminded of the good that is, America!!

[@kathykit7629]

Great interview. They couldn’t take anything away from him, even when they banned his wearing the mask because he was the real deal. I would watch Lone Ranger as a kid, and I would always get a kick out of the Ranger when he disguised himself as an old prospector or another character in order to catch the bad guys. The Wild West’s first under cover cop. Loved him.

[@robertmayer2748]

He and Jay were great

[@javiermorales2860]

I always wash the long range is Asake and motherboard is the action figures and still a joy to see the Lone Ranger that we have on DVD❤❤

[@ralphbevins3763]

Thanks Rob and Dawn!

[@SomeLittleShoe]

I watched The Lone Ranger in the 70's. Everyone I knew watched it then. It was a great show. Not everyone was a hippie in the 70's. A lot of people didn't like what the hippies were doing.

[@jameswilson6548]

I wouldn't even watch the Long Ranger if it wasn't Clayton Moore playing the character. No one could play the Long Ranger like him. There was only one Long Ranger and that was Clayton Moore. RIP High Ho Silver away!!!!!!!

[@Riogi]

I'm with you, James.

[@davidclough3951]

Remember watching reruns in the 70s as a young kid, and getting the action figures of the time. Remember the 1980 movie, but never really the conflict as I was so young..

[@bumper2633]

Great interview! Very informative and interesting! Thank you!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@raymondutter2616]

A biography with personal information would be So appreciated, so little of his career is known behind the mask with a few movies beforehand shown and his deep attachment to the persona of a great American hero and patriot . Deep loyalty is felt for the lone ranger and silver, with the help of his trustworthy sidekick and loyal companion Tonto ( Jay Silverheals) . Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheals are immortal in the hearts of lone ranger fans.

[@hiramnoone]

When the Spilsbury version of TLR was about to come out, the studio wanting to promote the *new* Lone Ranger not the old one (and the film) was the reason Clayton Moore by court order (the studio owning the rights to the character) was able to prevent him from wearing the mask. A cold move that however backfired tremendously with fans who stayed away from the film "in droves". In no small part because of the negative publicity generated by the court order. And when the *real* Lone Ranger was asked to give his response to the catastrophe that the film proved to be, Moore responded in true Ranger fashion saying, “Many people expect me to feel smug and satisfied. But I would never wish failure on anyone.” That was Clayton Moore, the one and only *real* Lone Ranger. Still an example to us kids. Hi Ho Silver!

[@laurenhart584]

That was a very nice interview I would’ve loved to have heard more about the horse about how he got along with the horse the connection the horse trainer. I loved getting to know him more through this interview

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Lauren. I'll ask Dawn what she knows about the horse. She was born, though, after the show was out of production.

[@stever1791]

Clayton Moore is an American Hero. He will always be The Lone Ranger.

[@AWordonWesterns]

YES!!!

[@stever1791]

@@AWordonWesterns thanks

[@rjsweda]

fun episode & lot of info i didn't know. i remember the sun glasses commercials & thought they were so cool & didn't understand why mr moore wasn't allowed to keep making a living to the enjoyment of fans. i remember the press about the movie in the 80s, not only was actor no clayton moore charisma, the lone ranger behaved badly, not honoring the lone ranger's code from both the radio & tv show. and i read an article of mr moore bothered with that part of remake more than his unmasking because of what effect that was teaching kids. he is such a forthright guy exuding kind & warm energy. his daughter dawn very bright, beautiful & has a great sultry voice. thanks for posting these videos & old shows & movies. you bring back so much fun & great memories for so many. yours is truly a labor of love. thanks!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, rj. Sure glad you are enjoying our shows. Labor of Love is right!

[@rjsweda]

@@AWordonWesterns :)

[@richardwernig8938]

When my family watched the Lone Ranger my father, who was a weapon aficionado, would tell us that the Lone Ranger's guns were in the caliber of 32/20. He said that it made sense that the pistols would be in this caliber because molding silver bullets in .45 caliber would be more expensive. Then he would laugh.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very funny, Richard. Thanks.

[@RealBigBadJohn]

What a superb interview. 👍👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Big.

[@douglasthompson9482]

I love the Lone Ranger. The one and only man in my mind is Clayton Moore. He is iconic....I still watch him today, simply the best. Thank you Rob for another fabulous interview. Do you have schedule when you do these shows at the Gene Autry Museum. I have been there many times....fabulous.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Doug. Next tapings at The Autry are set for Tuesdays, 11am-1pm Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 17. No charge, just come, have fun, and meet the guests.

[@annaloveless4107]

I loved watching The Lone Ranger series, and still do. I have a collection of dvd movies, one of which is The Son Of Monte Cristo, Clayton Moore had a part in.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Anna. I like that film, too. Always nice to see Clay pop up in anything.

[@desertfox3860]

Another great interview! Thanks Rob!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Foxy.

[@philwebb3]

Great stuff Rob - Thanks again

[@Madmanmarque]

The late Jay Thomas, appearing on Letterman, has a great story about giving Clayton Moore a ride a ride after a public appearance. I never missed an episode when I was a kid and was quite angered by the mask debacle.

[@steveinge7058]

It's always good to see the very attractive Dawn Moore on your show. I have to agree with the others that Clayton Moore was the true Lone Ranger. I wonder how Jay Silverheels felt playing beside two different actors. I'm glad he was the only Tonto on the TV series.

[@danielcombs3048]

Lone Ranger and Silver's rock One of my most sacred spots at the Garden of the Gods 🐎🤠

[@Labor_Jones]

Rob, Great show, just as you promised! - m. :) T H A N K S !

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Marv

[@fredkaplan9720]

He Will Always Be My Kemo Sobe❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Super_Chief]

For those of you that never watched The Lone Ranger, you wouldn’t understand this. But to those of you that were fans back in the day, you will understand perfectly when I say that Clayton Moore really WAS The Lone Ranger!

[@bentnickel7487]

I'm 73 y/o. Hugh O'Brian will always be Wyatt Earp, Roy Rogers will always be the King of the Cowboys and Clayton Moore will always be THE LONE RANGER.

[@AWordonWesterns]

For me, too, BN

[@carolm3768]

I watched this show, and fell in love, with the horse, as well as "Trigger," from Roy Rogers, and " Buck," from Gunsmoke/Bonanza! As soon as I was of age, I started working at Belmont Racetrack..went on to own horses all my life! These actors most definately, impacted my life! Thanks, Rob!!

[@petecrespi418]

It's 12/23/24 and I am watching a couple episodes as I write this. Im 59 years old and still get an overwelming feeling of honor and pride everytime I hear HiHo Silver at the start of each episode. Then again when someone will ask or say I didn't get that fella's name. Who was that masked man? Why that was the Lone Ranger. At the end. The same as I remember having of myself at my youngest.

[@beverlysummerlin3739]

Great episode, but I wanted to hear about his relationship with Jay Silverheels.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Bev. I think you may have missed an earlier conversation with Dawn. Here's a link. Check out our inventory for other goodies, too. Thanks again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6CsZXinlLZolck

[@patrickmoss-j7c]

My folks got a tv in 1950 we had one channel several neighbors came over to watch the Lone Ranger and Tonto ! Two of the best role models of all time 🙏🙏 RIP🙏🙏

[@ronh8199]

The golden years, when the on-screen heroes were also hero's off-screen.

[@OdeeOz]

Haven't seen much of that, since the 80's, and that's a shameful sin, IMO. 😢

[@crazypuppy1771]

Loved The Lone Ranger , he was epic. The theme tune will be played at my funeral, it naked me smile 😃

[@sixdollarman1362]

I watched the Lone Ranger on PBS in the 70's & early 80's. I didn't find it corny, in fact the morals of the character were inspiring to me & my friends. I was fortunate to shake his hand when he was the guest of honor at the Carbondale Pennsylvania Pioneer Days parade. He was wearing the sunglasses then. Nothing against John Hart, but I always wondered why they did not use Clayton Moore in the Happy Days episode where The Fonz meets the Lone Ranger. Thanks for the video!

[@julieschubert6341]

The Autry Museum in Los Angeles is fabulous!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

You bet it is, Julie. Thanks.

[@VENOMS_WRAITH]

I grew up watching The Lone Ranger back in the 70's. Clayton was always my favorite Lone Ranger. When I first saw John Hart as the Lone Ranger I still enjoyed the show but not as much. When I heard the movie was coming out I was so excited. I won't say much about it other than I liked it a lot better than the Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp version.

[@tommywarren4633]

Clayton Moore is The lone ranger!!!!!!

[@AWordonWesterns]

The ONE and ONLY! Thanks, Tommy

[@patrickmullane30]

Foster Grant knew it 😂❤👍- sorry :Corning Sun-sensors 😂