Without Bat Masterson You Would Have Never Heard of Wyatt Earp

[@rongendron8705]

I'm 75 & my grandfather, (John Cooke) was born in 1883 & a Spanish-American War veteran! While in the Navy in 1900-01 & on leave in San Francisco, he & his shipmates attended a prizefight, held on a barge (illegal to have it on land) where Bat Masterson was the referee! Listening to some of my grandfather's adventures in the Navy was like hearing living history!

[@chrisb8655]

That's incredible, Ron. Thanks for posting.

[@scrappydoo7887]

I'd love to have history like that in my family. I bet you have a good number of stories to tell 👍

[@WyattEarp-dd9oh]

Did he cook food

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

As a Brit and a massive fan of Wyatt Earp; his brothers, Batt Masterson and not forgetting Dr. John Henry Holiday; may I congratulate you sir; on a bloody fantastic programme. I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. I have purchased the TV series starring Hugh O'Brian in the Life and legend of Wyatt Earp; and I watch it over and over - All Six Series of that programme. It is such a pity that the postage between the US and Australia is so expensive, as I would have purchased your books and posters on this subject. Bob Boze BELL, I Thank you kindly for a marvellous presentation. It had always been my dream to visit places such as Elsworth, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas, Dodge City Kansas and Tombstone Arizona but sadly; health issues prevent me from travelling.

[@scrappydoo7887]

As a fellow Brit I absolutely agree with you 👍 I may have been a year behind but I've just found the channel lol

[@polycarphunter2257]

i found Bat Masterson's grave in the Bronk at Woodlawn cemetery. i use to install burial vaults. i was surprised to find him in NY and a sportswriter. always thought he died in the old west.

[@The_Norse_Hunk]

No way! Is he still there?

[@polycarphunter2257]

@@The_Norse_Hunk he was there around 1985. unless he moved.

[@keithcaudill4111]

Bob I've known you since I was about 13 or 14 you played drums in my dads band at The long horn in Tucson, we played some times with Rick Vail it was a lot of fun those gigs,thank you for keeping the wild west alive ,,,I'm Keith Caudill Ray's son I think Ray would be happy with what you did with his magazines 😆 lol I should clarify my dad collection of magazines he gave to bob and bob brought back to life those stories as well as bought he company I think!

[@robertschumann7737]

Didn't Tonto's great great grandson Long Dong Silver sing in that band?

[@persecutedchurch654]

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[@tedgreen6]

"A lot" is two words. Thank you.

[@keithcaudill4111]

@@robertschumann7737 smart ass

[@Mycorabel]

GREAT HISTORY LESSON

[@billcaldwell2755]

Best western stories in America. My grandad was a Sherrif in California and I was a bouncer in the biggest bar in AZ. Love the exciting stories. Can't wait to see another.

[@ronniejones6075]

EXTREMELY interesting....loved it. Keep up the excitement 😊!!

[@arthurvassy7499]

Excellent as always. What I found most poignant was the mention of how after a certain point Earp and Masterson went their separate ways and never saw each other again. I think how that reality is reflected in all our lives. We have close friends, share whatever adventures there may be, and then just like that go this way and that into different worlds. To my mind that makes our connection to these stories that much more profound. Thank you, Bob.

[@williamboyd8688]

So true

[@gulammuhammad4106]

I am western fan since i was a kid.still watch my old western Collection movies.But they don't make like it was in 40s and 50s.never get tired of watching them.

[@jackhowland3737]

Yep, life gets in the way every time.

[@djfglobal3377]

I find myself thinking the same about my life and people that I considered amazing

[@jackiestewart3651]

Wow! Listening from U.K..very interesting to hear the back story. Thankyou and great story telling!

[@patrickkennedy8706]

I could listen to you talk about these things all day.

[@johnniersmith6863]

I joy it also please keep bringing it to us thank you

[@edhoffman2627]

Bob I used to listen to you 30 years ago on KSLX out of Scottsdale AZ. You told great stories, had some great April fools pranks, and did this hilarious bit about a bank. So awesome to see you’re still telling these great historical tales with your usual panache!!!

[@victorringe9404]

Pima Road is shut down,intersections are blocked.

[@waynehowell4707]

L8 7

[@budinfield9746]

Hi Bob, my name is Bud Infield. I love history and am currently working on opening an old west museum in Shasta lake California. We recently got lucky and acquired one of Calamity Jane's pistols for display. Maybe when we get open you can come visit!

[@wilburharvey5693]

2yrs in Tombstone and walking the same boardwalks that Wyatt Earp walked down was the a time that I will never forget

[@edwinthompson6510]

Wilbur ,,,,,,my grandfather worked with Wyatt Earp in Nome ,,,Alaska they ran a saloon together with Josie his wife called the Dexter Hotel,,,,i have letters sent from grandad in Nome telling of the exploits of Wyatt as a young law officer in the mid west boom towns such as Tombstone,,,,, i live not 30 miles from Tombstone were have a ranch,,,,,,,,,, Edwin J Thmpson

[@rgyoho]

@@edwinthompson6510 I am a writer who would love to see those letters!

[@deborahscholl4339]

Hello Mr. Bob I had to tell you after your Grand mother story about Wyatt Earp about how he was my Grand mother lived in Goldfield Nav. and said the same about Vrigel Warp how funny how the story changed over the years thank you for keeping the old west alive God Bless Bill

[@stoneblue1795]

You are a legend yourself, sir. We are quite fortunate to hear these accounts for sure. ~ Thank you.

[@johnadams5489]

What a GREAT piece of Western History! Thanks so much.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Well done. Especially loved your analogy on Wyatt’s and Bat‘s courage with walking in the biker bar. That is one to remember. 👍

[@j.dunlop8295]

My uncle J.D. was as talkative as Wyatt Earp, he was a rancher-cowboy who trained cutting horses. I saw him mount a horse, and make it dance on a dime, at seventy years old! It was unbelievable!

[@parrot849]

I always been a “western”history fan, and have to say your oral narratives are some of the best I’ve ever heard here on KZbin. Thank you very much sir.

[@kentharris3878]

Bob, you bring these stories to life. I have always been fascinated by the Wyatt Earp (and Bat Masterson) stories, but it seems you always find or share something I was not aware of. Thanks for the fun and perspective.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Hey Bob, I love western history too. I moved to Phoenix in 88, and remember your radio gig with the realtor. Funny as hell you two, hilarious at times. Anyway I proudly display number 30/150 “The Doctor Will See You Now” over the mantle. Glad to have found you here. Subbed.

[@aussiejoker2031]

Another great one!

[@jimwortman9247]

Loved your latest podcast about Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. I could sit and listen all day if I had the time.

[@jerryclark482]

I really enjoy these presentations by Bob. I grew up in southern Arizona in a little town called Patagonia. I was raised by my father who was born in 1893 and I heard so many stories from him that were told to him by his father. His father had seen Wild Bill when he had been Marshal of Hays City. He also was visited by Jesse James on his farm in Kansas on some of his forays through there.

[@daviddauch7010]

Good story -

[@ExKUKicker]

Jerry, What part of Kansas (the town?) did your father live in?? I grew up in Eastern Kansas, but have resided in Wichita for 42 years.

[@edwinthompson6510]

Jerry its really ironic how many people an relate to the old western boom towns ,,,,, lik you so can i my father was told me about his father great granddad Thompson ,,,, he went off to t Klondike gold rush in a town called Nome he met up with Wyatt Earp they ran a saloon called The Dexter together letters sent to grandma which i still have sent home o grandma n Utah,,,,,these letters talk of life with an about Earps life in the boom town where h was a law officer,,,,,,, ok guys ,,,,,,Edwin j

[@subhashnamey5562]

This is very good that you know so much about famous men from the wild west ,Bat Masterson , Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill . I've seen hundreds of Westerns and and learn from movies. Your father was born in 1893 that's making real history. I think you should pen your memoirs for first hand knowledge. How old are you ? Thanks for your input. From India Pune City.( Jai Maharashtra)

[@kiasax2]

Jerry Clark, I'll one up on the next commenter, David. That's not just a "good" story, it's a great story. Well done, Sir.

[@Flyingtofate]

This dude is awsome, ive seen him on many shows, hes really funny and his knowledge is great

[@Erginartesia]

My mom used to tell me about my ‘great uncle who was Bat Masterson”. We had his ‘deringer’ until my grandmother sold it (she wasn’t very good at keeping memories). I’m fascinated about the part of Bat Masterson’s going to New York, as I’m trying to connect the dots about his ties to our family.

[@lonteter3262]

Great stuff as always. My family has been in Wichita since the beginning -- my grandfather's cousin was in the first census. My great-grand mother's family lived in the little town of Sedgwick at the same time the Mastersons were there and had to have known them. I grew up on Wyatt Earp stories and met Hugh O'Brian at a local TV station. I later learned that Stuart Lake embellished the Earp story, giving him credit for a lot of things other men had done... but I still love the legend. As a young newspaper reporter, I wrote about an incident that was in the Wichita Beacon at the time it happened, a century earlier. Earp Was playing cards in a local saloon when his revolver fell on the floor and discharged, sending the whole saloon into a panic. Wyatt had failed to follow his own advice (as reported in Lake's book) about making sure the hammer was resting on an empty chamber. Earp was never marshal of Wichita; he was a city police officer whose main job was killing stray dogs and collecting "fines" -- actually license fees -- from houses of prostitution that were deemed crucial to keeping the Texas cattle drives in Wichita. In fact, Earp was fired by the city for beating up Marshal Michael Meagher's (say that five times fast) opponent in the city election, William Smith, who in fact had been Earp's first boss there.) Sometimes the truth is more interesting than the made-up stories.

[@jamescassidyCAS55]

Thanks for another excellent tale of the old West, well done Bob

[@barbarazimet7313]

OMG!!!! Bob this was absolutely amazing!!! I have always wanted you to do a piece on Bat Masterson and this was the perfect piece to watch while I am at home recovering from surgery!!!! In honor of Black History month I would love to see you do a show on Bass Reeves! He never seems to get his due during Black History Month & he definitely deserves them!!!!!

[@lindabyrd9742]

I first learned of Bass Reeves through True West. Can't remember how many years ago, now.

[@a-train3503]

Bass Reeves slowly getting his recognition, Jerry Skinner did a bio on him years ago

[@benridge6570]

Thank you, my father was born in 1912 in Sweetwater Texas. Told me when he was a boy. Cowboys would show up now and then. They would feed and take care of there horse for the night.

[@robertspecht1911]

Bob Bell, Bob here! Love the deep history on Wyatt and Bat, and Doc.

[@bngbraz2]

Facts vs fiction, I really enjoy your magazine and your historic objectivity. Love our West!

[@kennylong7281]

This is great history. Thank you.

[@michaelmcgee9224]

I enjoyed that so much thank you ❤❤❤

[@chadpyett6441]

Great story nice to hear how it was in years gone by

[@johnrichardson1345]

I love to listen to you tell these stories Bob, please keep the stories coming!

[@mikestevens6587]

Fantastic, I really appreciate your talk.

[@brianperry]

Names from my childhood brought to life...Thanks for the History lesson...I visited Northfield Minnesota in the early nineties where another famous gunfight/bank robbery took place.. A Brit on vacation ..

[@noelcollins1072]

I enjoyed your talking points about Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. I hadn't heard that Wyatts' biographer Stuart Lake knew Bat Masterson, and worked in the white house, you explained that very well.

[@joeturner4666]

Good Stuff. Fills in the gaps of my understandings of the Earps.

[@ronrobertson59]

Another great video thanks.

[@ksman9087]

If I remember my history correctly, Bat and Wyatt were Buffalo hunters before they became deputies. They had noticed that the hunters that they had observed rode up to the heard on horses while shooting. This stampeded the heard and they only could get a very few buffalo at a time. They also had to take time out of hunting to cook meals. Bat and Wyatt put their heads together and figured out that if they got some cured buffalo hides, hid under them and walked slowly toward the heard with rifles and ammo in hand they could shoot many buffalo and the heard would not stampede. They also hired a cook to save the time it took them to make meals. This worked very well and they came in with a huge wagon load of buffalo hides at a good profit for them.

[@davidrice3337]

Some Indian must have told them

[@charlesreid9337]

watch the video on the earps. It appears the whole "earps hunting buffalo" was absolute bullshit and instead they were in peoria illinois.. committing crimes and avoiding the law

[@johng4250]

I have been a subscriber to “True West” for near 10 years and it’s always great to hear BBB tell his stories of the old west. You keep ‘em com’n and I’ll keep watch’n.

[@charlesreid9337]

i read it (and others) as a kid. What i loved about them was they didnt mythologise like most media did. They tried their best to show the truth as best they could

[@outdoorloser4340]

Love these old stories ❤

[@charlesbaker7285]

always enjoy the history you bring to the table

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

Great Vlog Bob! I had a cold beer in the Oriental Saloon just 2 days ago, awesome place…I felt Wyatt was there in Spirit.

[@walterminer4990]

Wonderful presentation! Best to ya',,,,!

[@fas1242]

Great story of Wyatt and Bat. Far cry from the movies and tv programs. These men were heroic figures of the West

[@davea5852]

You Bob are a fabulous storyteller. I love these types of videos and love the magazine.

[@tyronefarrell2080]

I have read many of these stories but enjoyed your Western looks and get-up, as well as comfortable story telling way that gave the account of two gunman of the West a fine telling.

[@herdfan697278]

Love the stories of the old west! Keep them coming!

[@chucklong5382]

I really enjoy things about these men, especially their friendship and the courage that they had. Thanks!

[@maggiejane6327]

Love listening to your stories! ...l am a history buff since I've been a knee high to a grasshopper.. especially the "Old West" .. more of the American West then the Canadian West since l live on the border of New York State, and Ontario, Canada.. I guess l always have been interested in cowboy 🤠 stories due to my Mother was born and raised in Southern Saskatchewan, Canada on a farm . my Mother was born in 1922 one of 6 kids.. and she would tell me tales about heading into town with her Mother my Grandmother and sometimes one or two other siblings would ride on the wagon to head into tow as well.. My Mum said while walking to a drugstore in town one time she saw cowboy's riding into town a whole bunch of them now at this time she was only about 6 or 7 yes. old, however, my Mum said she would never forget watching them ride into town on their horses.. l guess one time she went into town my Mum and Grandmother just the two of them this time. My Mum was about 12 years old she was heading to the general store while her Mother was in looking at fabric to make clothes for the six kids.. my Mum suddenly looked around while walking across the dirt street to the store and when she turned she bumped into a cowboy who she recognized was one of the cowboy's she saw before who came into town that one day.. l laugh even today remembering my Mother said, he was good looking, tall, dark brown hair and eyes with a big bushy mustache... hahaha.. dirty and dusty as can be from only arriving into town from riding the range ... She said she never forget this cowboy said hi to her while passing her on the street while she walked to the general store. Made her day... 😊 she said, even though she was 12 at the time and she believes the cowboy were in his 20's give or take she never forgot the interaction... Who doesn't like cowboy's .. 😊♥️🤠.. Anywho .. l found your site and subscribed, and thank you for your True Life Western stories..👍 👍 ... All amazing, and soo interesting !! Hello from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@jimmymacias6335]

Mr. Bell I love the Hell out of these stories you tell I wish you could do one a week, but I look forward to them I met you once years ago your a good man with a great heart and some amazing historical facts and legends much thanks

[@jolufepi9670]

Sir, I am Canadian and just knowing that Bat Masterson was Canadian has made my year. Thank you for your memory and your stories. 👍🇺🇾🤝🇨🇦🧉🥃

[@kiasax2]

Having spent a good deal of time in the incredible country of Canada, I can only add that it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I have been around the world, and Canada holds a special place in my heart and my imagination. As a kid, my family took a vacation in the far north of Quebec next to a reserve. We fished on this amazing lake and stayed in these wonderful cabins. This coincided with my 12th birthday. I caught the largest Muskie that week of anyone staying there. The trip was magical for me. On my mom's side of the family, we're Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, from my grandfather, a full blood. This trip and the subsequent fishing proved him correct on fishing for muskies and northern pike. That's how I caught the biggest fish, following his advice. LMAO! Indeed, Bat Masterson, a hero of mine, was a Canadian and a proud one at that. And you should always be proud to be Canadian, too. I salute you and your majestic country. Long may we sing, Oh, Canada! I love that song! And hockey, too. Oh, and don't forget, you can count Keanu Reeves as a proud Canadian, too!

[@kiasax2]

Oh, one more thing Sir, every Canadian I have ever met has been exceedingly cool and kind. I try very hard to be kind enough to be asked if I am Canadian. I work at it every day. So, I have that going for me. I hope it makes up for all of the people I took out as a sniper in the military. I do hope it works. Hey, I'm American Indian, and I'm not a Christian, so all of that heaven and hell stuff doesn't play for me. When I die, again, well I died twice in October so I have job experience, LMAO. I was riding my paint horse Utani, which is Cherokee for "too big", up a big hill with a Winchester in my saddle scabbard and a Colt .45 on my left hip for a nice cross draw, just like Bat Masterson, so that was what happened to me when I was dead. I can live with that if you can pardon my humor. LMAO! Being Indian doesn't suck bro! Take care my Canadian friend, I truly hope you have a safe and happy life that is as fulfilling as my life has been. There's not a bloody thing I regret. I have climbed mountains all over this hemisphere. I just failed on Denali, twice. But in my second failure, I helped save the lives of 2 Czech climbers. So, my failure was perhaps not such a failure after all. I have 2 daughters, 1 stepdaughter, 1 former son in law who is family, we have 3 grandchildren, and 1 more on the way. My wife and I live on a gorgeous 60-acre farm in the middle of nowhere in Virginia. I get to drive my dream car, a Mercedes CL 55 AMG. I am married to the most incredible woman who is the best person I have ever known. I have known her since I was 15 years old. She's perfect for me and me for her. We have a Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd who loves us, but don't piss her off. I have a gun safe filled with my favorite firearms and I just got a new one to use in shooting competitions. Oh, my wife outshoots everyone who comes to shoot skeet with us. She's badarse with a shotgun. And no, I can't match her at skeet shooting. Now, rifles or handguns, well, then I own the shooting range. Which we have here on our farm. I can even get out to 600 meters to shoot my handbuilt sniper rifle. I really like it much better now that I only put holes in paper or shoot steel targets with it. It did bother being a sniper except for this: on overwatch I protected my guys. That was my job and I was bloody good at it. No one ever got past me to shoot one of my boys. And yes, I thought of them as my boys because I was old enough to at least be their older brother. So, there's most of my life, my very good Canadian friend. I hope you can see that I have tried to have a life worth living. I served my country. I served my family. I served my tribe. And I have love, and respect for them all. I also have respect for every person I meet. I try to treat every person the same, with respect and care. That is how we are taught. Also, children and women are sacred to us, in our tribe. They represent the future of our tribe and that is sacred. I think that is a good grounding for all men. With those ideas all men can do the right things and protect them, with our lives if need be. Does that make sense? Anyone can answer that question, if they would care to. Be safe, be well, and be happy. Bonsoir!

[@jolufepi9670]

@@kiasax2 My dear friend, I must confess a few things; The first is that I am Canadian only by papers, since I was born and raised in the Eastern Republic. from Uruguay in South America Atlantic coast between Argentina and Brazil. I live in Ontario Canada and have felt at home at the six nation pow wows almost every year. I am not full blood but I do have aboriginal blood; Charrua could compare it to the Apaches who originated here as a branch of the Ojibwa tribe. I have never dared to dance because I don't want to be disrespectful but I plan to ask permission and do it one day. I have served, but not like you in a war, but I have dressed in uniform fighting crime and injustice but I came to the conclusion that it is like wanting to fight the wind. My wife and I had a yellow Pinto horse and we called it m'hijo, which is short for My Son. He is waiting for me on the "other side of the river" in some meadow to continue our eternal journey, maybe we will meet there. I come from a small country without aborigines because the "Creoles" (half blood) were in charge of annihilating them, these countries do not treasure having you "living history" past in the present. How much I must thank you because until I started going to the pow wow I felt lost in a limbo. And yes... the answer to your question is whether it was worth it to bleed, cry impotently and keep fighting no matter what, the answer is yes. I am and I feel Canadian because I live here and if this is my home I will defend it and every Canadian as my own brother. Thank you for sharing your life story, here at the gun-show I have met many ex-combatants from the first, second, Korean, Vietnam and recent wars, only those of us who have shed our blood, that of others and have dried the blood of our friends ; with a look we recognize ourselves 🫡 . Thank you for your service and please excuse my writing in English. 👍🇺🇾🤝🇨🇦🤗🪶🧉🐎⚖️🗽

[@kiasax2]

@JoLuFePi This is not an issue for me. Think about it, I am an American only by a matter of time. My Cherokee Tribe sided with the British during the American Revolution. We did. We hated the Americans. They kept taking our lands. The Brits at least have us our due. So, don't sweat it. I've Bern to Uruguay. I'll deny it. But, I have. Ever heard of Mount Illimani or Mount Alpa Mayo Chico in Bolivia?

[@kiasax2]

Well I've climbed them both. I have incredible photos of the summit of Illimani. You cannot tell the difference between the clouds or the the mountain. It's magical my brother. Just magical. I feel so fortunate, by near happenstance, I have found a brother. I have found a brother. You have no idea how close you're life mirrors my own. I grew up an Army brat. So, I was always the new kid. Plus, I was always the smartest kid. Also, at the time, I was just a skinny, smart, little kid. My dad was 82nd Airborne. The rule for me in the house was:

[@johnking6252]

A history forgotten, only remembered from Hollywood is not a true story, but it sure is entertaining ? Thx & keep up the good work 👍

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Bat Masterson is one of those names I’d always heard but knew nothing about until I read Tom Clavin’s Dodge City. There’s a guy who needs an updated movie

[@dianebarrett9714]

Thanks for the mention of Tom Calvin’s book. I just ordered Dodge City. I am looking forward to reading it. I always love true stories about the West.

[@charlesreid9337]

from all i know there isn't actually that much information about him. He was an opportunist. Definitely not an angel but.. he was also not what the earps and.. a lot of the western gunfighters were.. a monster.

[@tonyoconnor6784]

Love every word, thank you kindly, 🇨🇮💚🇨🇮💚

[@claudioanysio2701]

America is The Worlds Greatest Country and its Glorious History and Heroes are oustanding ....and ought to be honored forever !!! God Bless America ....Land That I Love !!! Great Job ..Mr Bob !!! Thank You for your job!

[@charlesreid9337]

the amount of stupid in this comment is mindblowing

[@scrappydoo7887]

Yea that's a bit of a stretch but it's definitely built on excellent foundations

[@TowGunner]

The Luke Short Dodge City incident is one of my favorite stories about The West. Imagine Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Charlie Bassett having your back? The "Dodge City War" had ended without a shot being fired!

[@charlesreid9337]

Bat Masterson.. from everything ive read and despite his flaws.. was the real deal (i doubt earp was). He wasn't a white knight but he was one of a very few who were legitimately dangerous.. and only when he needed/chos eto be

[@alandormire4587]

Thank you. I enjoyed learning the connection between the two gentlemen.

[@RogerRoberts-h6y]

I Love this guy! I like how he tells the really life story's in such a down to earth way! Keep it up

[@rosss.mortensen5862]

I am a True West Maniac, and a history buff, so I always enjoy your magazine, and your take on what really happened from a real life perspective.

[@sail3695]

Always a delight to have one of your presentations pop up in my KZbin feed. Thanks so much for teaching this history.

[@HootOwl513]

I think ''Sand'' got to prominence as a synonym for courage because of railroad technology of the day -- sand was sometimes spread on the steel tracks so the steel tires of the driving wheels could gain traction. Engineers had a lever in the cab, to release a sand compound under the wheels when they were slipping. ''Grit'' had a similar meaning.

[@bobbell7213]

Very cool. Makes sense! Thanks.

[@charlesreid9337]

thanks!

[@niall679]

Bat MASTERSON was my grandad's uncle they were originally viking that settle in in Ireland

[@adphipps77]

I love these stories! I’d love to hear more about Billy the Kid and the Lincoln Co War! We hear so much about the OK Corral; let’s hear more about The Lincoln Co War…

[@candace9243]

Love the longer story-telling vids! Looking forward to more.

[@terryschiller2625]

Thank you Sir. I love all the history of the old West and this is awesome.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

I love your story telling and the obvious research you put into them. You answered a long time question that I have seen brought up about these two of the most famous icons of Western lore. It's been argued that Wyatt and Bat were only casually aquatinted but you make it crystal clear that their's was an intimate working relationship and on a personal level. I see that now that I am retired that I can afford more time studying them. This is a first for me to hear of the Bat Masterson/ Teddy Roosevelt's Whitehouse connection. Anyway thanks for your very interesting and informative channel, I really enjoyed it.

[@Oneeyedicehockeycoach]

Thank you sir for your great work over the years. I recall the old AM radio program perhaps in the 2000s I truly enjoyed all of your great information, entertainment, History.. You folks are the greatest.

[@eugenesullivan]

'Bat' was the usual shortening of Bartholomew until the 1950s. It was his original name, before he changed it to 'William Barclay.' Well done, Bob!

[@reginajanodowski3131]

Thanks much for the history lesson - we grew up in the era of westerns and its life blood is lost to the new generations - they do not and will not have the desire to know what past history and its people were all about - rough and raw existence and you do keep their lives in the front - I hope kids today would get even a glimmer of what that "life" was all about.

[@mikerichards1264]

Thanks for a riveting, informative, and picturesque video. Wonderfully fantastic!

[@justinsane7128]

I recently watched the bat Masterson series from the 50s, he wrote it and made himself quite a hero in most of them

[@charlesreid9337]

as you do :P

[@rog8178]

TRIPLE B,YOUR STORIES ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME, I LOVE HEARING YOU TALK ABOUT THESE GUYS,THIS VIDEO WAS A POSITIVE WORK OF ART.DO NOT STOP BRING THEM.GOD BLESS YOU.

[@mikecook2714]

Keep um coming !

[@RedneckRebel8811]

If you would like to see Bat Masterson on film, he appears on the fight between Jack Johnson and Jess Wilard. If you search for it here on KZbin you will see him within the first minute.

[@manuelalvarado7786]

Sir you sure know how to tell a factual story, even if it disagrees with what we were told for years and years your knowledge and facts is hands down what I’m riding with. Thank you for all you do and I’ll keep watching your videos with awe and enjoyment.

[@joelgoldstein9487]

I REALLY ENJOY THE WAY YOU PRESENT YOUR MATERIAL ,AND YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR THE STORY AND FACTS. GREAT JOB 👍👌👍

[@goldrush49]

Does something happen when you reach a certain age? I couldn’t stand western movies and history as a kid. As I hit my mid 30’s I couldn’t get enough of either I’m kind of obsessed now. And this was awesome.

[@deduce9980]

Some of us who grew up with it still can't get enough. I think learning to appreciate history just adds to the thrill of discovery and learning.

[@charlesreid9337]

they were morality plays. Unsure of your age but they probably seem... quaint, vanilla, simplistic. All the utterly false history we're taught as children, and at one time televison.. was really about teaching morality. Morality plays. Even though.. well it was utter bullshit. I think the generations after mine missed that. Art became edgier..and frankly more realistic and honest. That is probably a good thing. But unfortunately we lost that societal teaching of morality

[@larryphipps1938]

Fantastic Bob! I love western history and you are one of the best in that genre. You are a western icon yourself. Keep up the great work.

[@markhammond6420]

Love all your videos, please do more

[@johnnauman2709]

Great story about great men. Always enjoy this.

[@waynec.4064]

Always a delightful treat to see these videos put out by Mr.Bell. They are just like sitting around a wood burning stove listening to a knowledgeable fellow tell you a story of "days gone by" in the Old West!!

[@dks13827]

I enjoy video clips that show people talking in the 1930's................ people that were born in the 1850's, 1860's, and so on. The city people sound just like us.........it is amazing, to me.

[@JonMarc22]

My friend, I could absolutely listen to you speak ALL day. I thank you very much for your videos. For me the Old West history is just the best. And finding out the real truths, the real facts (Even tho with time gone by is difficult I know) is fascinating. You yourself Sir are a treasure. The research and reading you have done surely must be mind boggling. I myself, as I'm now 55, am beginning my internship into this rich history. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please keep up your informative classes coming. Thanks again.

[@scottyarthuraustralia7567]

Great story Mr. Bell. Thank you. Keep em coming.

[@winchester714]

Great Job Mr. Bell! I've always enjoyed your magazine also.

[@ronsouth3359]

I have no words that was wonderful

[@mikecook2714]

I very much enjoy your story time about the old west !

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Just visited Tombstone and Boot Hill. Saw all your books (which I already have) at the Boot Hill gift shop. I meant to ask them if you ever visit. I'm loving my time here in AZ.

[@bumfit5491]

Nice job you’ve brought a little humanity to these historical figures !

[@sunnybeaches1331]

I really LOVED this! Great work. Bat Masterson would be proud of you!

[@perrywatson8505]

This was PRICELESS LOOKING FOWARD TO MORE THANK YOU SIR!!

[@jeffchrist6753]

Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed that Mr. Bozell thank you

[@brucevandermeulen4170]

Thanks, Bat Masterson, we have a shady but actual hero from the old west.

[@bigblue6917]

Butch Cassidy's family in England have said that though Butch was born in the US he had spent most of his early years on the farm where he picked up his father's accent. His father was from Lancashire so he had a Lancastrian accent. In fact they pointed out that that Butch sounded a lot like the old music hall comedian George Formby who was also from Lancashire. If you search search on KZbin for George you will find clips from his films. George's catchphrase was 'Hee hee it's turned out nice again.' Would seem appropriate if Butch used that same catchphrase after he had a successful bank hold up.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Bob I've always enjoyed your stories. I always loved the DVD s of Heroes and Outlaws of the West because you and the rest of the historians were so detailed. Keep making great content.

[@grammyhall53]

again on the wifes channel,but wanted to say how much i like the way you present history.i think it is as exact as we know it.very well done,and thanks b b b. tyrell santee