The Mysterious Death of the Horse Called Mr. Ed

[@richardbidinger2577]

Willllllbur. This and My Favorite Martian. I can never remember which one was on first. Some of the greatest memories from my childhood. A horse is a horse of course of course.🙂

[@jdsundstrom]

Like you, this one is a favorite memory of mine. I'd get up early and watch cartoons on Saturday...do some chores and help out with a few things before returning to TV in the afternoon where I would be greeted by good ol' Mr. Ed.

[@2bczar4u]

...and no one can talk to a horse of course, unless the horse that you endorse is the famous Mr. ED.

[@dr.migalitoloveless1651]

Mr Ed debuted in 1961and My Favorite Martian debuted in 1964.

[@eljay345]

A a child Mr Ed and My Favourite Martian were two of my favourite T.V. shows in re-runs/repeats. Thanks Dave for another very interesting and very informative upload!

[@lloydkline3265]

I love the horse race episode with the neighbor borrowed horse, love Wilbur pretty wife too, love two ed show neighbors

[@johannax6653]

My fiancé, a retired Farrier, just ssid with a touch of regret in his voice: you know something, I actually do kiss talking to the horses...And immediately Mr Ed sprung to mind( about 45 years ibkaxt seen it!!) and I looked it up on you tube and YESSSS. So this will lead to a lot of lovely hours if watching the show and the cherished memories of our childhood. Thank you!!!!

[@johannax6653]

It should read: miss talking to the horses, of course!!!

[@mariorabottini5687]

I still watch Mr Ed today and I’m 57! My all time favourite show! He was the GREATEST! Absolutely loved him!

[@randywhitley996]

I remember watching this show along with Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason. Simple times, they really were the good ol days.

[@jdsundstrom]

Good times, for sure!

[@randywhitley996]

@The Life of Tony there would have been four Tony but we all thought you were a jerk.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

I love Mr. Ed....thank you for doing this! Much appreciated! ✌

[@jdsundstrom]

You're welcome, Wesley! It was a fun one to put together.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@jdsundstrom ✌

[@GunnyKeith]

Thanks Dave, appreciate all your videos, GREAT JOB sir.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Keith! I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@figmo397]

I’m old enough to have seen the show when it first aired. I loved it then and I remember it fondly.

[@jdsundstrom]

You must be a few years older than me, figmo397. Although I only caught it in reruns, I remember it fondly as well.

[@carolgladfelder272]

@@jdsundstrom Me too. Those old T.V. shows sure do bring back happy memories of my childhood. Thanks for posting this.

[@marygraham3189]

I too remember it when it began. I'm 63. I was young but addicted to TV very early due to having health issues that kept me in bed.

[@buffy2875]

I'm 65 and also remember Mr. Ed , I watch it faithfully every afternoon on Light TV. Seen every episode 100 times , but they never get old , Addison is my favorite character.

[@marygraham3189]

@@buffy2875 oh it's so nice to hear from someone in my age group that understands me.

[@randyacuna3248]

I remember connie Hines being my first crush, could not keep my eyes off her , she was so beautiful and always had a great smile.

[@jdsundstrom]

Totally agree, Randy!

[@chalkboy8]

When she wore the magician assistant's uniform.....

[@DanielLBrown-kt3dk]

Smokin' hot lady.

[@petetopa3544]

I use to watch the reruns of Mr.Ed and was great.

[@feikotemme8736]

The show was on TV in Holland too(no,not Michigan but the Netherlands).I never cared for horses that much as a kid(to put it mildly) but I loved automobiles.Especially Studebakers.I had two of them,made by Dinky Toys(an English toy factory),a Champion and a Commander.Later I learned that the man who designed them was the same one who,among many,many other things,designed our refrigerator(a Frigidaire ML-77)too:Raymond Loewy.The two toy Studebakers are now part of my younger(he's 55 now,still a kid)brother's huge Dinky Toy collection,and the Frigidaire still runs.Like Mr.Ed things that remind us of a more innocent,uncomplicated,happier place in time.Thanks for posting Dave.

[@TIOMKIN1]

Mr Ed was truly a great show and I loved it. Thanks for your wonderful video report. Out.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're very welcome, TIOMKIN1!

[@Tim1963-u6n]

I don't know what took so long to run across your channel but glad I did you're well spoken and get lots of information in shorts without it being a 20 minute video or longer

[@CarolAnnNapolitano]

I love my childhood tv shows, This show was one of the best. Thank you so much for these great videos

[@lainyfromrainypnw]

Thanks for a beautiful walk down memory lane. I remember when they announced the passing of Mr. Ed...I was so sad 😞 & really felt the loss...just as if he had been a ‘human’ person! The show’s format made you FEEL like he really could talk & gave such wise advice that Wilbur wasn’t always willing to follow! It was one of my favorites. Btw, Happy New Year, Dave, to you & your family....hope it’s a healthy & safe year for you! (can you believe it? 2020!!! Wow 😳!!)

[@jdsundstrom]

Hi Alaina! I hope you and Maggie have been having a joyous holiday season!

[@lainyfromrainypnw]

Dave Sundstrom, yes we are! Visiting kids & grandkids. Thanks for asking.

[@nikolas_schreck]

I was born in 1981 I loved watching him on nick at night.

[@chadbaxter5578]

I only remember a few of these episodes as a child watching on syndication at my grandmas house who lived way out in the county. I would spend the the night on Friday’s and help now that evening and Saturday morning and come in and she would have a smorgasbord if lunch food and we would retreat to the living room afterwards and sometimes...sometimes I would catch this show. Thank you for posting. Bright back really really good memories of her and until now forgot I saw this with her. Love this channel.

[@jdsundstrom]

Wow! What great memories! Thanks for sharing, Chad!

[@heidikersey7280]

My family loved that show. I just wanted to say Happy New Year Dave Sundstrom and keep giving us great information about the old tv shows. We all enjoyed the timbits of the past🙋

[@jdsundstrom]

Happy New Year to you as well, Heidi!

[@billthompson5644]

Man I used to love mr. Ed, THANKS a lot for having this one. And thank you for digging so deep and doing your research.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're welcome, Bill! Mr. Ed has been a frequent request in the past. It was definitely a fun video to put together. I'll likely do a couple more (Alan Young, Connie Hines) at some point in 2020.

[@billthompson5644]

@@jdsundstrom I only saw it in reruns, but when he used to talk on that phone and impersonate people, I thought I was going to die laughing.

[@BELCAN57]

Automobiles used on Mr. Ed were courtesy of Studebaker Corporation.

[@drfalcon4102]

Till the last year, then they used Fords

[@jodygrove5512]

Hi Dave I watched the Mr Ed piece. As always you do a stellar job. Given the fact I love animals so completely, I cried I am a Psychologist Should be stronger. But when it comes to animals, it breaks me in a second. I have told a lot of people of your beautiful work. Keep on keeping on One of your biggest fans

[@psw4763]

This show was a classic and I loved watching it. The Saturday shows were excellent. So many entertaining ones. The wonderful memories are PRICELESS as well as the programs that were aired

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Mr. Ed was probably the smartest animal to ever be on TV. Lassie could only bark. What's that Lassie? Oh my, Timmy's in the well!! Mr. Ed would use the phone and call for help.

[@jdsundstrom]

Such a talented horse!

[@eloiseockert6561]

But what about Arnold the Pig on Green Acres? What happened to Arnold? Did he end up as bacon and/or pork chops on someone's dinner plate?

[@JW...-oj5iw]

I believe that Arnold begat a line of sheep herding oinkers that were virtually unknown before the movie Babe was released. Of course the story line had to be altered for dramatic purposes.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@steve2474 ... Mention of "Dog" reminds me of "Dog" from Big Jake. He was quite intelligent except for not avoiding the guy with the black spray paint.

[@michaeleasterwood6558]

Actually, the most intelligent animal actor was the dog Higgins,who played Benji and the family dog on season 1 of Petticoat Junction

[@janedoe805]

I really love watching your videos there’s so interesting and informational. (Btw, your voice is so soothing and relaxing.) Thank You! ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the kind words, Jane. Truly appreciated!

[@lisahorsepony]

I grew up watching Mr. Ed and I loved that show. As a horse-crazy little girl, I looked forward to Mr. Ed episodes as well as Boomtown starring Rex Trailer and his gorgeous palomino, Goldrush. I hope you can do a coverage of Boomtown as well. Thank you for paying a tribute to Bamboo Harvester, aka Mr. Ed.

[@GeraBrown]

Dave I was late to the live, but still watched the clip. I never watched Mr. Ed, but I still enjoyed the story as always. Happy New Year.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for watching, Gera!

[@TaiMizuki]

You should! It's a great series for all ages imo. Hell I'm 36 and I love it!

[@GeraBrown]

@@TaiMizuki Oh, well you're too old for me lol! I'm 63 and I can remember when it was on originally! Maybe I was too busy playing, or maybe it was opposite a show I liked better. I'm not sure. But I will see if the reruns are on one of my apps and check it out!

[@johnhll2539]

Loved Mr. Ed.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yah. Me too, John!

[@carolgladfelder272]

@@jdsundstrom Me three Dave. 🐎

[@perrydowd9285]

I loved Mr Ed as a kid. A horse is a horse of course of course.🐴I hope you and yours had a great Christmas Dave. Many happy returns for the New Year.🎉🎊🎆

[@jdsundstrom]

Happy New Year to you as well, Perry!

[@zoperxplex]

I have lots of memories, particularly of Connie Hines.

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep. Connie was great. Look for a video on her in the not too distant future.

[@BELCAN57]

Hubba Hubba That Wilbur, he certainly done good.

[@brucefritzges8759]

@@BELCAN57 ...and Alan Young and Connie Hines were just so darn cute together!

[@jameswarren436]

to each his own i guess but connie hines was my marilyn monroe....even to this very day she rates high on my chart of beautiful women

[@jameswarren436]

@MultiBagram she had a deep down smile and beauty that made all that beside the point. few women have that kind of beauty.

[@dooleyknoted5951]

I'll never forget SNL report! Mrs. Ed: "A corpse is a corpse of horse of horse."

[@jdsundstrom]

Voiced hilariously by the great Gilda Radner!

[@dooleyknoted5951]

@@jdsundstrom Totally miss her! I was fortunate enough to have seen her show at the Wintergarden Theatre on Broadway!

[@DeltaEchoGolf]

She also said that he was "great in the hay".

[@miklosernoehazy8678]

@@jdsundstrom ...I always thought it was Laraine Newman that voiced Mrs. Ed... ...Bill Murray had the best ad-lib ever in television history during that sketch... ...in the middle of the interview, the horse playing Mr. Ed's widow unexpectedly turns away from the camera saying: Whoa!... where am I?... ...Bill Murray's ad-libbed response: "Mrs. Ed, it's the camera with the red light on"... ...a priceless response to the situation, it even got Jane Curtin laughing, almost breaking 'the fourth wall'!!... ...pure comedy gold!..

[@barbraduncan9736]

Oh, I loved Mr. Ed so much! When I was a little girl, I believed with all my heart that Mr. Ed was really talking! For Real! Thanks for posting this video: it gave me a lot of good memories!!!

[@skroy8671]

Ha! I forgot about Francis The Talking Mule! I spent many Sunday afternoons with Francis The Talking Mule and Ma and Pa Kettle when I was a boy. And of course, Sunday evening's with Mr. Ed. :) Thanks for remembering, Dave!

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Skroy. Thanks for sharing your memories!

[@don66hotrod94]

Dave,Thank you so much for bringing fond memories from my childhood back to life. Hard to believe how innocent those shows were, compared to what is on TV now.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're welcome, Don! And...you're right. Times certainly have changed.

[@pdxrailtransit]

Thanks for this. Always one of my favorites from when I was a kid. While it has never been much appreciated by others, I do a killer Mr. Ed impression.

[@jdsundstrom]

How can your Mr. Ed impersonation not be appreciated?!!?

[@pdxrailtransit]

@@jdsundstrom Good question. When I was very small I used to put adults in hysterics with my Groucho Mark.

[@celialovett5880]

I didn't get the notification and I'm sorry I missed your stream. I enjoy your videos (we must be of an age) and wish all a good New Year! Looking forward to more from you.

[@jdsundstrom]

No worries, Celia. I'm glad that you were able to catch the video later on. Happy New Year to you as well!

[@theking-nz1ut]

I grew up in the 70's I remember watching reruns of MR ED , I love Lucy , the lone ranger , the Beverley hillbilly's , the Munsters , Adams family , the Phil Slivers show, Rawhide , wagon train. The Adventures of Superman. Those were the days.

[@jdsundstrom]

A golden age of television for sure!

[@donnadoering5125]

I Loved Mr. Ed. Hardly ever missed a show. Let from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@littlebird8837]

I still love watching episodes on youtube....such a great cast....and Ed the hilarious star.... 🤩😍❤

[@curvesholladay1207]

I love the history you share. Thanks for your time and research.

i was always curious to watch this show. finally started watching it last month. i'm going through season 5 right now. still entertaining, even for a gen z like me. it's one of my favorite sitcoms now

[@bradjbourgeois73]

I'll never forget watching Mr. Ed at my grandparents house with my cousin on Nick at Nite, it was the episode he played baseball! 😂

[@joeyyoung9517]

Found Mr Ed much later in life. It was before my time, but when I did I fell in love with it.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Mr.Ed was responsible for my lifelong love of horses. Thanks, Mr. Ed!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@riverrat3101]

about time you discussed the life and death of an actor that really mattered. this guy filled my early childhood with laughter.

[@michaelhinsdale9976]

Great Video Dave I remember watching Mr Ed on Nik at Night if I remember right always loved that show Thank You again 🐾🐾

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Michael!

[@sparky694]

I remember Mister Ed from my early childhood, in reruns on the weekend. I always wished our own horse could talk like Mister Ed lol....another great video! Have a great New Years!

[@jdsundstrom]

Happy New Year to you as well, Sparky 69!

[@hombredeacero3131]

Loved this show as a child growing up. I bought the complete series to enjoy but I also watch the reruns Monday through Friday on light tv.

[@jsamaras55]

These were great shows back then. My Favorite Martian, Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel all classics

[@frankpaya690]

Mr. Ed and all his co-stars from that show are gone now.

[@taavey]

I grew up watching Mister Ed, could wait for the next weeks episode!

[@mattbaxter8829]

I love mr. Ed I used to watch TV Land as a little boy I love old TV shows it is like a side the 56 and 60 70s and the 80s was truly the best time for TV that is why I love this channel and I am only 27

[@twikid4134]

Loved Mr. Ed. From something I heard way back, Bamboo Harvester passed I believe in 1970, from intestinal issues. My grandfather was an actor (later turned to politics), and he was heartbroken when "Mr. Ed" passed. Not sure how accurate that is, but that is what he was told. Also, the last part of the story was he was cremated and remains buried where he was born, (I believe that is what he said). I was only 9 when he died, but when Grandpa told the story, I remember crying my eyes out.

[@jdsundstrom]

That sounds very much like one of the more believable versions that I heard as well, Twiki D. I'm still going to stick with the Alan Young version...but, who knows, perhaps your grandpa got the real scoop!

[@twikid4134]

@@jdsundstrom You never know, but I think if all the stories kind of put together, that kind of sounds like my grandfather's version. But any way the real story is, it is still sad that the true version was never released to the public

[@raylamascus2296]

I still watch all the old TV shows on MeTV don't have to have cable to get that. There is no TV shows today they can compare to the talent at those shows showed in the early days of TV I love every old show you learned life lessons from them.

[@jdsundstrom]

There are so many good OTA (over the air) networks available now. No need for cable or satellite TV at all!

[@mikejohnson5837]

Loved this show. It's among my first solid memories of TV. I thought the SNL skit was tasteless. RIP Mr. Ed 🐴

[@jdsundstrom]

I wasn't offended by the SNL skit. Still, I can see where some fans of the show might not enjoy it.

[@LindaB651]

I absolutely LOVED Mr. Ed- never knew his name was Bamboo Harvester. Thank you for reminding me. Hope he's frolicking with a pretty little filly in the great pasture in the sky.

[@c.c.hiliner1065]

Alan Young kept in touch with Bamboo Harvester not only after the series, but until the end in 1973.. His story is the correct one. The memorial in Oklahoma was a radio station publicity stunt. All others are just wild stories.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for the extra info, Erich!

[@ajgensel9359]

While I cannot claim expertise in this particular situation as a horse person I can say that in the instances described by Alan Young it is feasible that his temporary caretaker may have mistaken the rolling and struggling as colic, a catchall term for gut pain in horses. Today, and even a couple decades ago, it is/was common to administer a painkiller known as "bute". If the colic is caused by gas, the painkiller stops the horse thrashing and perhaps causing gut torsion in their attempts to stop the pain. However colic caused by blockages or by gut torsion will kill a horse without veterinary intervention but there is no way to know that when the colic symptoms begin. Worse yet is that stupid mistakes, like an overdose of bute can kill the horse, and yes, I know someone whose vet killed their mare by messing up dosage. Add in the mentions of this horse supposedly having issues with kidneys or liver and any drug administered becomes a dangerous guessing game. Mr. Young's story sounds more than plausible, it has just been filtered through layers of people that didn't understand what they were hearing.

[@leahosteen354]

I know many people who should take a cue from Mister Ed and never speak unless they've got something to say, I loved Mister Ed.

[@jdsundstrom]

Every once in a while, there is actually something to be learned from watching TV. :)

[@GoldenRAGEofTV]

Aww...good old Bamboo! Nice one Dave! One of my favorites.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Pat!

[@brucebillings6797]

This was a great tv show to watch back in the day!! Very under rater show !!

[@USA982]

I still watching the program week days at 5:00 pm California time, I love classic shows

[@nickperkins8477]

It took me years to realize that Alan Young was Wilbur for “Mr. Ed.” I am a huge fan of Alan’s as a voiceover artist. He did work for Disney as Scrooge McDuck for many years. He also less famously is a voice artist in the Disney movie The Great Mouse Detective.

[@perryberman2824]

Mr. Ed's voice was Allan " Rocky" Lane, who did cowboy movies.

[@hillarymack3207]

Loved Mr. Ed . I can catch reruns here and there. One of my favorites. “He’s always on a steady course .” 🐎

[@leea8451]

I was just a young kid back then, but I used to love that show. I doubt that I watched every show, but I believe I saw most of them. Brings back fond memories.

[@richardshermanjr1899]

I started watching this show recently on antenna tv. It's funny how the horse only talks to Wilbur.

[@joes2661]

Great show! Loved that horse!

[@jennifertochi6253]

I love this show. Thank goodness for Nick At Night or I would have missed out on this wonderful program. I loved watching Mr. Ed and Wilbur together. That horse Bamboo Harvester always made me want a palamino horse.

[@jdsundstrom]

Nick at Night in the 80s and 90s was great! And now we've got great retro networks like MeTV and AntennaTV.

[@jennifertochi6253]

I'm loving Me TV. That is my favorite channel. I love today most of all The Monkees and Colombo, but everything else is wonderful also.💓

[@lancechaffin8009]

Hey Dave how are u my friend.wilburr and ed were the original odd couple. Mr. Ed always causing trouble pure gold

[@jdsundstrom]

Hey Lance! Hope you are well, my friend.

[@m9078jk3]

You got my subscription this is a good channel.

[@TiggerC]

I love this show! The theme song is one of my ring tones.

[@lincbond442]

One of my favorite episodes is when Mr. Ed tries out for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The show was initially on before my time but I've enjoyed watching the re-runs for years.

[@jdsundstrom]

It was on before my time as well. But just like The Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy and Batman, I grew to love Mr. Ed by watching it in reruns during the late 60s and early 70s.

[@lincbond442]

Thanks for your reply. I was born at the very end of the 60's so I started watching TV in the early 70's. I watched most of the re-runs from that era. I started watching these shows again when all the digital channels started popping up about 10 years ago. This is really a great time to be alive because of the limitless access we have to the shows from the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's, you know....the good stuff.

[@CreachterZ]

Did he make the team?

[@nickperkins8477]

“Hello. I’m Mr. Ed.” Honestly, the series “Mr. Ed” is before my time, but I remember enjoying reruns of it as a child on Nick At Nite in the 1980’s.

[@thomasinacollins8003]

I love Mr Ed so much he was so intelligent

[@jdsundstrom]

As was the horse that played him, Bamboo Harvester!

[@aucarter]

Willllbur!

[@richardshermanjr1899]

Yes - Mr Ed thought he was smarter than the humans on the show.

[@Nan-59]

One of my absolute favorite shows!!!!

[@jdsundstrom]

It's definitely a great one, Nan!

[@Justin_Kipper]

Recently, I watched through season 1 of the show. The thing that struck me was that it was somewhat vague as to whether Mr. Ed was 'actually' talking (the horse-talking didn't happen until Wilbur got struck in the head with a rake handle)...so the creators' were at first creating a explanation for the whole thing (maybe it was just in 'Wilbur's mind'), which after the overall concept was accepted by audiences, gave them a free reign from then on out. In other words, the creators hedged their bets at first. Good video, thanks for posting.

[@jdsundstrom]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, JK!

[@brandonpage7087]

Wow, so apparently, there may be a psychological aspect to this show!!

[@michaelparylak5649]

"Hello I'm Mister Ed". Y'all going to be shocked when this is what you hear at the heavenly Gates.

[@jdsundstrom]

Not me. That's how I'll know I made it to the right place!

[@michaelparylak5649]

@@jdsundstrom "nice"

[@speshulk1976]

Interesting! I had no clue about Mr. Eds passing. As usual you are a wealth of knowledge Dave. Thank you you! 👍🏻

[@jdsundstrom]

You're most welcome, Speshul Kay!

[@linapagliari8003]

I loved mr Ed Alan young and bamboo harvester class acts😁🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@2574mcu]

It was my favorite show when I was a kid.

[@donnicholas7552]

I loved this show! Around the same time, I also remember watching "Dennis The Menace" too.

[@jdsundstrom]

Another great show!

[@rickdaystar477]

Oh mister wilsonnnn! Go away Dennis! LoL

[@Trip_theLightFantastic]

Don Nicholas Dennis the Menace is on Hulu. All seasons.

[@colleenosullivan857]

Mr Ed came out when I was 4-5. I loved that show. Being so little, I really believed that mr Ed could talk😂😂

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@Modeltnick]

Nice piece on Mr. Ed! My favorite one was when Mr. Ed went surfing! Cheesy camera tricks but still very funny!

[@jdsundstrom]

Special effects back in the day were simply a gateway to the imagination!

[@Modeltnick]

Dave Sundstrom Thanks for your response. Yes they were but I remember seeing several episodes with “special effects”, back then, and laughing myself silly. I really miss the old television shows.

[@krutherfurd]

I read all the way down to this comment to see if anyone remembered Mr. Ed surfing. I'm glad to see it - that's what I remember.

[@breakpack]

One of the regular shows I watched as a kid on Nick at Nite in the mid 80s! This, Donna Reed, My Three Sons, Make Room for Daddy, Dobie Gillis and many more! Great times!

[@kritikitti3868]

Mr. ED & Willlbur live on, on MeTV. Such wonderful, innocent silliness. I was grown but I still loved it. Only watched Green Acres because of Arnold the Pig.

[@jdsundstrom]

Arnold is reason enough!

[@linapagliari8003]

Loved this show mr Ed was a great horse he was awesome 😂🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@PamperedPetz]

Aw I didn’t watch Mr Ed but I ❣️horse’s‼️Thanks for sharing your memories Dave so sweet and I hope everyone has a happy new year 🎊🎈 🥳🎉❣️❣️❣️❣️‼️

[@jdsundstrom]

Happy New Year to you and your family as well, Thelma!

[@PamperedPetz]

Dave Sundstrom Thank you so much❣️❣️❣️

[@lrwgreenthumb6282]

Bamboo died long before I was born. I loved watching reruns of Mr. Ed on 'Nick at Nite' as a pre-teen in the late 1980's... Wilber & Ed were great together 🐎🐎

[@jdsundstrom]

Yep. Wilbur and Ed were comedic gold.

[@DrGonzoChronic]

I remember being 7 years old and dragged out of bed at 1130pm by my parents to be shown a rerun of old TV show with talking horse. 30 years later a I still remember that night.

[@RETROTV1394]

Great show from my childhood. R.I.P. Mr. Ed

[@bryanhenderson8807]

I saw Mr. Ed when it first aired on tV. I Had a talking Mr. Ed puppet with his actual voice on it, when you pulled the chord. Years later, I took the puppet apart and discovered a tiny record and record player in it. So that's how those things worked! But it was fun while it lasted. Later I found out that Elly Mae Clampet appeared on the show and rode him. Wow!She was supposed to be Wilbur's niece I believe. Donna Douglas was really an animal keeper, and those animals on the Beverly Hillbillies were hers.

[@coolnegative]

Loved Mr. Ed. Thanx Dave.

[@jdsundstrom]

You are very welcome, coolnegative!

[@willswalkingwest7267]

I remember researching this and going down the rabbit hole that is Mr. Ed. Or specifically Bamboo Harvester. I actually talked to people who were once removed from the real players and I got several different versions, none of which could be verified. Poor Mr. Ed. I LOVE this show.....the more you watch it the funnier it gets. It was/is pure clean family entertainment.

[@jdsundstrom]

I love going down those internet "rabbit holes". So much fun, Willswalkingwest!

[@johngoerger8996]

Was born Apr 2 1951. Lived in Western Montana late 50s & in Spring of 68 mom & my step dad we moved to Tustin CA (Orange County CA) Finished by Jr & Sr year of high school Grad 1970 Tustin High. Watched original MR ED in 1960/61 Missoula Montana

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks for sharing, John!

[@SSsmith24]

Awww still watch it every day

[@kirkhonore]

I discovered Francis the Talking Mule and then Mr. Ed shortly thereafter. It always seemed to be a strange coincidence that there were two talking animals starring in Hollywood, one on the silver screen and one on the small screen, but I enjoyed them both immensely. Mr. Ed was one of my favorite animal starring shows, along with Flipper and Gentle Ben. I remember the SNL skit about Mr. Ed but I didn't take it seriously because SNL regularly got dates and information about the passing of important people in the world wrong, mostly for laughs but never worried about being accurate, and it wouldn't be until much later that I learned that it was the passing of Mr. Ed and now, thanks to you, I know that the horse that passed wasn't the horse used on set next to Alan Young but still he was a part of the Mr. Ed family and so it was okay for that faux pau to have been made in not correctly identifying between the on set animal and the one used for publicity stills and such. Another good video, Dave.

[@jdsundstrom]

Thanks Kirk! And you're right, the horse that passed away in 1979 was part of the Mr. Ed family. And, for that very reason, Alan Young didn't say anything...even though he knew that the real Mr. Ed had died years earlier.

[@kirkhonore]

@@jdsundstrom I'm sure that he fondly remembered working with both horses and just remembered them as one horse for simplicity sake.

[@davezar3885]

My favorite show!

[@hazevthewolf178]

I watched Mr. Ed in reruns around 1978. The show came on at 7 am, perhaps just in time for the kids. I watched it as I sucked my morning coffee and then had to burst in to action, the ol' S S S, before heading out for work. Mr. Ed got my weekdays off to a merry start.

[@wardlawrence6871]

My favorite show when I was 5 years old.

[@iamalive.1255]

Clint Eastwood guest starred on that show I remember.

[@jdsundstrom]

You're right, I am alive!

[@iamalive.1255]

Clark Savage Jr. yep. Clint thought it was a person. 😂😂

[@motorTranz]

Mr. Ed got lucky.

[@perryberman2824]

I am alive. The only time a horse ever took advantage of him.

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

My favorite _Mr. Ed_ episode...😎👍

[@robertmcevoy24]

One of the best was when Clint Eastwood was on the show, and when Ed went to visit the LA Dodgers. A lot of the filming was done at Griffith Park. Ed”s trainer said he was so easy to work with and he would hold his bowls all day and a lot of the scenes were done on the first take. If you notice all the cool cars were Studebakers , they sponsored the show. My all time favorite TV show

[@suzylund7859]

I bought the whole 6yrs on DVDs for my grandkids. Most of the shows nowadays are trash! Mr Ed is timeless!! My grandkids & I love to watch and laugh at Ed.

[@jdsundstrom]

You sound like a very cool grandmother, Suzy!