This is How Mister Ed the Talking Horse Died

Mister Ed might very well be one of the most famous horses to ever trot across the Earth. The show that bears his namesake concerns his relationship with Wilbur his owner and the unique relationship that is shared between the two. You see, Mister Ed is no ordinary horse. He can talk and hold full-on conversations but only chooses to with Wilbur.
This unique situation sounds great but in reality, it causes Wilbur quite a bit of trouble. Not only does his wife question the amount of time that he spends with the horse and begin to feel neglected, but Mister Ed frequently ventures out his stable and causes Wilbur more than a few headaches and messes to clean up after.
Facts Verse is going to take a deeper look at the show that had one of the most infectious theme songs of all time. We didn't even have to sing it for it to be now stuck in your head, right? We'll delve into some of the more mysterious elements of the show. For example, did you know that there was more than one horse that went by Mr. Ed? And, did you know that there are 3 different theories how Mr. Ed died? Who the heck played his voice in the first place?
A horse is a horse of course of course
And no one can talk to a horse of course
That is of course unless the horse
Is the famous Mister Ed!
We apologize if that theme song is now stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Well, we're not too sorry, because it's now stuck in our heads too!
You aren't going to want to miss this video. We'll answer these questions and more and show you a side of Mr. Ed you've never seen before.
This is How Mister Ed the Talking Horse Died
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[@buckle-upbuttercup9345]

My favorite line - Wilbur left the barn all confused, as usual, and Mr. Ed said: "He may not be much, but he's all I got."

[@robs5688]

That's hilarious.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

WAIT a minute!! THAT’S what MY “ex” said about me…! (Before he lest me… (for his office clerk…he was a Dr: isn’t that common?! HMMmm…. (ALL’S OK!). 👍🏻👍🏻❗️

[@bobavedian1009]

Mr Ed will always live in our hearts and minds. The theme song and the wonder of the show is still endearing. Thanks for keeping his memory and Alan Young’s memory alive. Alan Young was the perfect stable mate.

[@alisonarias978]

I always loved seeing Mister Ed wearing his reading glasses 🤣😂

[@shemp308]

As a kid Mr Ed was one of my favorites! I was told the speaking was done by electric shock. At my age now I am happy to know it was not and that the horse was actually just that smart! He was a Beautiful animal. I was also a fan of Alan Young as he also played in other favorites like The Time Machine. Seeing interviews of him I felt he had a good Heart. I am happy to know i was Right

[@claudiarobinson587]

We need shows like this again

[@hewgrebe4771]

Yes, we do.

[@thomasblackwell9507]

Agreed

[@stevelofts8135]

Yep, old age & putting the old guy to sleep sounds about right. Wonderful horse, I grew up loving him & still do! Steve

[@billibbotson4685]

Good

[@billibbotson4685]

@Jerome O'Mara I

[@robertkeefer1552]

I loved Mr. Ed. The show was hilarious and well written. The horse of course!

[@briansaunders5361]

Great humor. Simple themes and fun to watch. Bring back these kind of shows. America could use them right now.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

In spite of claims to the contrary, Mister Ed is the ONLY "stable genius" of our times.

[@robz.3225]

Very good!!

[@JossFromAnarchy]

Ba dum tss

[@calsurflance5598]

I see what you did there,--Wilber!

[@marshamariner7897]

And between 2017-2021 Mr. Ed could hv done a WAY BETTER JOB of running the country....💖🌹🦋

[@toniroberts8117]

Too bad they didn’t just peanut butter on Trumps lips and did a voice over

[@MrChefjms]

When I was a kid my best (and sometimes only) friend was my Palamino. He was 3 and green broke when I got him, so we literally grew up together. We figured somethings about life together, we had a lot of fun and got into a lot of mischief. This may sound crazy but we shared thoughts, that horse new what I was thinking and I him. I have made a lot of friends in my 64 yrs. ... but none can or will ever rival the relationship that that Palamino and I shared.

[@antoinettehellyer9522]

My palomino was Sovereign. X he didn't like me at first, x chose the worst places to chuck me off with sudden mid air spins!. But we got to love each other! X I could take Him any where. We went to shows in a purple Piano van!. With no ramp. Everyone asked how I got Him I there. I just told Him to. X Put pony cubes x Hay in there!. He would do anything for a treat. X stole someone's Pork pie. Always looking for a snack!.

[@gmatwotimes]

I think he died from old age and kidney failure. RIP Mr.Ed my childhood friend!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Silver_Turtle]

OPINION [mine]: I tend to agree; arthritis and old age got him.

[@paulboncaldo3692]

This brought back a lot of great memories. I used to watch Mr. Ed all the time. How he died is really not important to me. He has been resting in peace for years. I will never forget him.

[@doggovision8765]

Thanks. Loved the show when I was a kid. Now I've got to find it somewhere. Ed was the definition of a good hearted rascal. RIP GOOD HORSE.

[@deeo2214]

You can watch it for free right here on youtube! :-)

[@KutWrite]

Knowing how many takes are required in filming and how uncomfortable some situations would have been for Mr. Harvester, I always thought that horse displayed immense patience on that show. I could tell Mr. Young and he liked each other, as Young seemed to read Ed's moods, such as telling him not to look away while he was talking. he'd confidently tug on Ed's harness, something a skittish actor wouldn't automatically do. And Ed went right along with Young's direction.

[@lois.mepstein5830]

All these comments are rude. I still watch the reruns. I loved and adored this horse. He was very smart and beautiful. I will always remember him. He was the best actor in this series..

[@deanwheeler5969]

Lois. M Epstein are you playing with a full deck..????

[@lois.mepstein5830]

That horse and all horses are smarter than you. If you hate horses and animals say nothing or get on a rocket ship and be sent to a planet with no animals

[@jumpercable20]

@@lois.mepstein5830 Hey Lois, I grew up watching Mr. Ed and as far as Dean Wheeler, look at the thumbs down, thumbs down people don't like animals and are probably the ones that abuse them as well. just go to another miserable video to validate your illness. Why don't you just go back to your less than full deck.

[@pou618]

Regardless of how he died, I hope it was painless and peaceful. I loved this show as a child. It was wonderful. I think children would love it today.

[@Hello-l3k]

Yes I absolutely loved this and still do! My grandma used to sing the theme song to me all the time :)

[@politicalviewer9646]

I have to admit that it took good acting to make it look real.

[@bb22602]

When George Burns was asked why he cast Alan Young as Wilbur, he said, "He just seems to be the kind of guy a horse would talk to." What a nice thing to say.

[@juliecaissie6530]

I still wish it was playing on tv such a clean show for children!

[@tlc5317]

LOL 🎵🎶🎼🎵🎶 that song has been in my head and Heart for 50 YEARS 😲 😆😉 L💙💚ED that show 👍💞

[@repentacnefavor5237]

Dwell in love but not in hatred. Love one another in all that you do.

[@boovproductions8515]

Amen 🙏

[@bigblackdrummachine8250]

Repentacne Favor k

[@susanparker9873]

Amen!

[@margaretwilkinson5066]

Takes me back to family time. My favourite as a kid.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you love the show. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. If we may ask, which episode did you like the best?

[@clintdenman3037]

We need kids to watch shows like this again I loved it as a kid and i would still watch it today at 53 years old we all need to smile.

[@midnightheston2531]

i watched MR ED as a kid and loved it. I'm on a virtual world with a Palomino avatar that looks like ED that i pull carriages with and give rides with. MR ED is still alive in our hearts, and thats what true immortality is. Rest in peace, Pal-o-min-o. Thanx for uploading ^^

[@Havilah_Springs]

I am not sure how Mr. Ed died, but I do know where he is buried! Many years ago I was grading for a new street, Glade Ave., in Chatsworth California. We were right up against the property line of a small ranch when the owner of said ranch ran up to where we were working, screaming for us to STOP. He stated, "You are about to dig him up." We asked who and he replied, "Mr. Ed." He is buried outside the The Harvester Barn, in Chatsworth, CA, at 34 15' 28.15" N by 118 36' 29.57" W.

[@debt4717]

You are 100% correct ;-)

[@susanfalconedaquino3623]

I am so glad the talking look was with non hurtful stuff for the horse. I had heard they used electrical shocks! Awful...the peanut butter method is so much nicer. And that Lane and Bamboo had a great relationship off set and even after is heartwarming.

[@FactsVerse]

Us too!

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

I loved this show,I used to watch it in reruns when I was a kid..if I remember correctly,it was on after Saturday morning cartoons..it was an old show,but I liked it..I also liked the "Francis the Talking Mule" movies too..there were alot of things I never knew about this show and about the horse that played Mr.Ed,like for instance his real name..I would watch old shows like this and "Andy Griffith" with my grandma who raised me..it was interesting learning about the show Mr.Ed,it was one of my favorite shows as a child

[@19553129]

I really enjoyed Mr. ED. One great icon from the sixties.

[@billwood3766]

Don't care how or why. The most beautiful horse ever.

[@gregfoster4541]

I loved Mr Ed, RIP to all the cast members and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!

[@johnbockelie3899]

We used to watch Mr.Ed when I was a kid.

[@ybrynecho2368]

I watched Mr. Ed from when it first aired in 1961. I loved it because I was a typical teenage girl of my time and was nuts about horses. I really missed it when it ended in '66.

[@joycerandall1935]

I use to watch Mr. Ed. I loved him.

[@amandaterrio4823]

I loved that show. I would want it on nick at night when I was young.

[@judypierce7028]

I loved the "Mr. Ed" TV series, but, of course, I love horses especially Palaminos. The show was iconic in its time period and hilarious. The writer of the series was very creative. I believe that Mr. Ed probably dies from old age based on the illnesses that older horses can have. He certainly was not only a beautiful horse, but smart. He reminds me of Trigger owned by Roy Rogers.

[@jdraven0890]

The title got me to watch, but I'm glad you went into a lot more about the show and Mr. Ed's history - definitely several things I had never heard before, including how they trained him to talk.

[@jimtomassetti4817]

I hope it was old age.....He was a beautiful horse. And funny. I hope some one did not slip him a micky! To hurt or prolong his suffering!!!😈

[@paulabutts5289]

I use to watch that when I was a kid I loved Mr. Ed😎😎

[@dawnemyers8873]

I watched this as a kid , I'm now 63 yrs old.. I loved the show.

[@lindasavage6157]

I miss this show!!! Grew up watching him my mom always watches it so I had no other choice watch it myself 😂 but fell in love with MR ED!!!

[@XenusMama]

Loved mr Ed. My 1st toy I remember was the talking mr Ed puppet. I bought the house built by his neighbor on the show ( Edna Skinner) . The Boathouse. There’s a few horse references in the house, one of the bathrooms is decorated with horseshoes & equine accoutrements.

[@pcemsmed632]

I actually still have one of those Mr Ed talking hand puppets.

[@debbiehorn8263]

If he was rolling on the ground , I'd bet colic which is painful because the intestine gets twisted . There wasn't alot known about treatment back then . As a child Mr. Ed was my favorite show . My love of horses was rewarded with my first pony when I was 8 yrs old . Over time I was lucky enough to of owned 7 horses . Thanks for the videos .

[@candiceperry7916]

I would watch Mister Ed on television

[@nancycumbie6299]

Yes we need to a show like this again!! Very Cool

[@tiredlawdog]

I always thought Mr. Ed sounded a lot like Richard Nixon when he spoke.

[@arlenegourgues55]

Nah

[@trevorthompson7604]

I loved that show great memories of being a kid thanks for posting

[@michellesarkinen4050]

I really enjoyed the show Mr ED I love shows with animals and he was great

[@debbiedunn4477]

Loved watching Mr Ed. Always wanted to have a horse like him. I think#2 or 3 is the way he passed on.

[@deidreperryman7842]

Doesn't matter how Bambo harvester/Mr. Ed died, i enjoyed the show and going to get dvd set. Thanks for showing the video, stay safe. 💕💕

[@FactsVerse]

You're very much welcome and thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@districtline]

A few years ago I won an on-the-spot contest that required singing the Mister Ed theme song (including end credits lyrics!). I had a lot of time on my hands as a kid on the 60's 😂

[@aa64912]

I’m hoping old age. That was a time when you didn’t have to screen what your kids watched

[@dbstewart4496]

"Wing nut preacher". 😂This was good. I watched this show as a child (and in syndication, too), and remember that thing about the peanut butter, so your revelation was a surprise.

[@kimberly2708]

I love Mr Ed's show song. Very sweet and catchy. :)

[@artchic528]

I’d like to think Mister Ed aka Bamboo Harvester was retired to a nice ranch where he quietly lived on to a ripe old age and then was humanely euthanized when his health issues associated with advanced age were too much for him to live a quality life anymore. That’s what I choose to believe.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@donnagagne3813]

I read the book about Allen and Mr. Ed. Ed was loved by everyone who worked with him. If Ed refused to work they would leave him to rest. The leading lady had a close friendship with him as well. Allen tells the story of how Ed pooped in the pool during one of the scenes and instead of refusing to fall into the water Allen went ahead and finished the scene to save everyone from having to stay any longer to reshoot. Funny stuff.

[@davidwirth2716]

Mr . ED was more funny than any SNL skit today!

[@bernie2231]

I remember when Mr. Ed's "widow" was interviewed on the SNL skit when he died. I don't think that I've seen it since it aired, but it was kind of funny and sticks in my mind.

[@ddivincenzo1194]

That was the stand-in horse, the one used for photo shots. Bamboo Harvester died in '68.

[@lucy2014]

As a young person, I loved that show and never missed an episode.

[@alanpeters4997]

Thank you for the great story I love that crazy horse In these crazy times it is therapy after work to watch mister Ed

[@robertc.johnson310]

FV, Mr. Ed and Arnold Zifel are my two favorite farm animals along with Flicka The Horse too. R.C. J.

[@davidfusco6600]

The show was sponsored by Studebaker. My dad was a certified Studebaker nut! I was born in ‘58 by have vivid memories of dad letting me watch Mr Ed and especially the commercials for Studebaker! Such a fun to watch TV show, I love watching reruns to see the cars.

[@latetotheparty4785]

I tell the story of meeting Mr Ed around 1970. My dad found out he was boarded a couple of miles away, outside of Grass Valley CA. He was really tall, taller than the horses I would ride at summer camp. The stable owner told us Mr Ed spoke because his mouth was irritated with a wire during filming. I’ve never thought it could be a horse other than the star of Mr Ed. Someone could have told my father a story, or maybe this was the horse used for the opening shot. I met Charles Schulz the same year, who was obviously suffering from what I thought was a disappointing life. I was only 12. I preferred meeting Mr Ed.

[@sue1118]

Loved Mr. Ed. Now if you could do a vid on "It's About Time" or "My Mother The Car". Even "Here Come The Brides". Some of my favorite shows when I was a kid.

[@peteandpare]

loved this programme .I reckon people in those days were very clever

[@marieharrington5265]

When MR. ED. made it first appearance on the TV i Recognised the voiceover For that beautiful horse Was Allen Rocky Lane. As did my father

[@BirdDana]

I think he was old and declining, but that he got colic and passed. That fits with all the stories. Arthritic, kidney problems, thrashing around and given being euthanized. I don't know about vet practices in those days, but nobody tranquilizes horses for colic symptoms (excessive rolling in pain due to gut problems) but dying a few hours after the vet's treatment still happens. Colic in horses can be caused by different things, an upset stomach, a blockage, or a twist. And if it was a blockage or twist, it would have been fatal. Most of the time blockages can be fixed by tubing oil into the stomach and then walking the horse for as long as it takes for it to work its way through- but even then, it sometimes doesn't work. A twist almost always requires surgery. Both can kill a horse in the matter of hours

[@Amaryllis88164]

They don’t make shows like this anymore. 😞

[@petegregory517]

Loved that show. We had a palomino “Champ” during this time, he didn’t talk but he loved to stand on my foot.

[@hewgrebe4771]

Glad to hear all this. Thanks.

[@richpellicano1549]

Yes ! Agree Mr. Ed horse show should be on again ! Its family friendly. Kids sow too! !

[@djbeezy]

I remember hearing the peanut butter rumor. I didnt buy it one bit lol

[@justsomemegwithalongnose7116]

peanut butter iam eating it right now

[@djbeezy]

@@justsomemegwithalongnose7116 coincidence? I think not!

[@justsomemegwithalongnose7116]

@@djbeezy actually it was true i was eating penut butter

[@pissedoffbeanaibi3675]

Grew old 😪 I was a kid in the 50s & first half of the 60s. Never missed Mr Ed. 🐎 Everyone knew the peanut butter story & believed it. I never heard anything else until today.😯 I did hear that once he got the lip sync together, he wanted to do it all the times when he shouldn't. 🤭

[@chrysostom8987]

🌹💋🙏✨🤣 I love mr.Ed . I wach him every day it's the only time I laugh 😂 and I need to laugh because I have been very sad for many reasons.

[@BigLisaFan]

You know you're old when you had to explain a cartoon. There was a drawing of Mr. Ed looking out of his stall as Wilbur is in a straight jacket being taken away. The caption was "Goodbye Wilbuuuur". Some of the younger people at work didn't get the joke. They weren't even born when the show went off the air!

[@bernadettedumerer]

This was a fun show to watching in my Childhood

[@edhorst7212]

Old age is best way..since the pilot of Mr. Ed aired back in the 60’s my “ aka” has been Mr. Ed.A small play on wording with last name being Horst, no “e”.. humerus to see the “ lightbulb connect “ with name ..

[@charleskadletc2431]

Loved the show.. show more reruns

[@warrenzevonsangryghost6055]

"To be fair, in those days there was a bit of a moral panic going on". Oh, you sweet summer child. Let me introduce you to the year 2022.

[@arlynruby1843]

I will always love Mr.Ed

[@stevenj9970]

Boy, so many animals are killed by 'Youth in Asia......' I wonder why those kids are so angry? I always LOVED the barn and Wilbers house!!!!!! Mid Century Modern Forever!!!!!!!!

[@chevyman1722]

I used to love watching this show add a kid anbd u even feel for the peanut butter bit... lol... wish we could have it back today....

[@keithwallace9746]

Loved this show!

[@HADJEE]

Clint Eastwood is one of the greatest actors of all time?!?

[@stanmajor5062]

He got very old.. we always loved him.,R I P Mr ED..

[@fw1421]

I watched Mr Ed all the time when I was a kid in the early 60’s.

[@lynneshively3790]

Mr. Ed's double was named Pumpkin.

[@wawacapecod]

If I recall correctly i think the late great mae west also guest starred on the show

[@jennifer_m.8613]

Always wonder if acting horse (like Bamboo Harvester) respond to their given name and their character name (in this case, Ed) The episode I remember most is when Ed is typing up names for a lady horse's new foal and the neighbors think Wilbur's wife is expecting, vice versa, because the names are all ones like Michael and Lydia and Robert and Annie

[@schallrd1]

Your horse is giving you the silent treatment.

[@magzelyify]

"Hello, I'm a talking horse"

[@alanlevine3984]

I believe Mr. Ed is alive and living with Elvis.

[@r.catssapin191]

😭 FV ...... Once again you made me cry! 🤔 Why the conspiracy of (the 2 mysterious Deaths) "Mr.Ed the Talking Horse" Did the actor who is not given credit have a shady hand in it? 🙄

[@gilliscolgan4356]

I loved when Mister Ed would dump on Carol.

[@WideCuriosity]

Must've missed that episode.

[@johnchildress6717]

Connie Hines wasn t mentioned much.When I was young I liked the show.I think now the reason my Dad watched was Connie. She was beautiful.

[@DarylCook63]

That palomino was a pal-o’-mine…and many others!

[@jimmyb1559]

This is how Mr. Ed the talking horse died: We don’t know...

[@karenk3458]

I loved this show of course I watched it on rerun. It was one of my favorites it was funny as heck

[@chrysostom8987]

I feel very bad that my favorite horse past a way 🐾🐾💋💋 I don't only love horses I also love all animals ✨✨✨✨✨✨.

[@FactsVerse]

May your horse find peace. We love animals too 💕

[@gillianmurphy4280]

What a show and what a beautiful horse ( mr ed ) Bamboo harvester was wish it was back on TV again so funny

[@richardmountz3865]

Aw, to be remembered as just a wingnut preacher..

[@dawnabrown2711]

According to Alan Youngs daughter, Mr Ed died after being given a tranquilizer to help him when was trying to get up. I believe this version.

[@johngoerger8996]

Old Age Mom bought me the 33.3 record of ED THE SONG WRITER.."Got a Date a little later, with the filly down the trail.." Am 69 Birthday April 1951 Lived in Missoula My when MR ED came out

[@johngoerger8996]

I remember a few yrs ago a cartoon from THE FAR SIDE with a kid building & gluing a plastic model. The glue bottle is open & out of the blue bottle comes these words: "Wilber? Wilber, where am I, Wilber?" LOL