Ward Bond: Wagon Master (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@Lee-qp6gf]

I knew very little if this but always thought Bond was bigger than life. The generation of " good people". Thanks for this, Jerry.

[@195511SM]

Born in 1955.....I vaguely remember seeing this series as a kid. So many western TV shows back then.

[@stanthrasher4815]

Simply the best!

[@baymaxc1647]

Always loved this man, in my daily prayers I pray for his soul . Thanks for this program, very well done.

[@psw4763]

A wonderful video with great information. Loved all these older magnificent actors and shows. Thank you.

[@PorkChopJones]

RIP Ward Bond! Thank you for being a part of our lives!

[@larrycroft470]

I too grew up watching westerns on TV. Ward Bond was an extremely talented and under rated actor. His body of work proves it. Mr. Skinner you are also an extremely talented man. Your documentaries are as good (and better than most) as the big money directors are. Thank you sir for taking your time to educate and entertain your subscribers. .

[@fifthbusiness1678]

He was extremely talented, but not underrated in my opinion (he had his own series for 8 years after all). John Wayne gave him his break, and he had a really successful career. What else could one hope for? From what I’ve read, however, he wasn’t well-liked on set due to his arrogance.

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Still my all time favorite mini biography documentary channel

[@louk231]

Ward Bond was a solid and very noticeable presence on screen. I am very pleased that you chose to highlight his contribution to films and gave details of his life here too. It was so very interesting to see how it all began for him and John Wayne. Well done Jerry Skinner..

[@pigoff123]

Another masterpiece Mr. Jerry

[@elaineteut9579]

We watched Wagon Train every week. Our whole family loved westerns.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Us to Elaine. Jerry

[@lovingmayberry307]

Another great video, thanks Jerry!

[@karensparks2509]

It brings back so many memories. My family watched Wagon Train every week!

[@twilightblue8566]

I would hear the theme song starting, and run out into the livingroom to watch.

[@30pvfd]

Very good watch wagon train every day Ward Bond was one of the best actors none of todays can compare RIP bert

[@Mike44460]

Jerry, another Academy Award worthy video, thanks!.

[@KatherineAlfaro-zf2gk]

Ward Bond was one of my favorite actors. Great as Seth Adams, the priest in Quiet Man, and the policeman in Its a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. I find it so sad that Ward died at 57 years old in 1960. He had so many more roles to act in if he had not passed away. John Ford had a belitting side to him but made so many great movies with the finest actors. The public lost so much when Ward Bond died. Thank you for your wonderful documentary. Hello from Yakima, Washington.

[@likearockcm]

I had forgotten about wagon train and Ward . 🙂 Thanks Jerry for yet another great piece.

[@christyreinders2449]

Here it is 2022 and I'm sad if I miss my weekday 3 PM Wagon Train episode!! Testament to an ageless great series!

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Such a poignant ending. Thanks for another terrific video, Mr. S.

[@michaelquebedeaux7738]

That was awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!!👍🏻

[@Will-ll4gv]

So awesome to learn about Ward all these years later, thank you

[@willietapper1922]

Always happy to see a new doc from Mr. Skinner! Hope the new year is treating you well!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

It is Willie and i hope you and yours are well also. Jerry

[@c.ranger4748]

Thank you. I remember watching Wagon Train, and the other westerns, with our family sitting close together in our little house. At that time, there was a good western on each night. Precious memories of childhood. You do great work!

[@asthecrowflies737]

"Wagon Train" was also on my list of "Must Watch" programs. Thank you for such a well presented video! Ward would certainly have been proud of it. 😊

[@billymule961]

I remember being surprised at Ward Bond's age at the time of his passing. I thought he was much older than late 50's. I don't know if he had a hard life, but the aging process sure did seem accelerated to the point where he looked at least 10 years older than he actually was. He was a fine actor with a unique voice and presence.

[@monahawk]

He had a tough life and as Jerry pointed out, polio at an early age. Must have contributed to him "looking" older but I was surprised too - 57...way too young.

[@elliottschertzer876]

His drinking and smoking aged him

[@bethdavis7812]

@@elliottschertzer876 You are right, John Wayne and he often drank all night long after the movie sets shut down for the day and got no or very little sleep. He was overweight, specially carrying extra weight around the middle(belly), which is bad for the heart. Hence he had a massive heart attack. He had a bad for his heath lifestyle.

[@Sheryl0705]

He had extremely high blood pressure and was actively under a doctors care. He’d been warned to get his smoking & drinking under control and to get more rest or he was going to have a heart attack … He reportedly quipped that he was going to die somewhere, so what did it matter. How prophetic were those words??

[@eddie8279]

Mr Skinner, I can't even begin to be able to thank you for the excellent documentaries that you do. Your talent in sharing the larger than life people of a bygone era fills a yearning in my soul for the Real people that have long gone. Wish you the absolute best! Keep sharing those memories with those of us that know full well how to appreciate and enjoy them!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Eddie for taking the time to watch and send the message. Jerry

[@sugarcreekvet]

One of my favorite actors. Thank you

[@cheryladams9261]

I watch Wagon Train every morning. I never cared for westerns until a few years ago. Although it was on in my earlier life I didn't care for series westerns but I did love big screen westerns. The series has great morals and honors God.

[@mikestewart7338]

Jerry, this was one of your very best. Thank you!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Mike. Jerry

[@robertwaid3579]

That was Terrific, Jerry Skinner and a very well narrated Tribute too a very Talented though under appreciated Actor? Who we all just said Ward Bond, or Col. Adams of Wagon Train, Fame. Because even in the latter stages of his Career!! We all knew him like he was a member of our Families. Say like an Uncle, or Cousin. When you saw Him acting out his scenes, and roles? You could tell he put an awful lot of Heart into his Characters. He was a good example of those Golden Years, of Hollywood. As you mentioned about Mr John Ford's, notorious personality, and gruff, if not SOB reputation? His film Family, and other's who knew Him, were all loyal till the End toward Him. Thank You again Jerry for that Tribute. Wyoming, Robert, 🇨🇦🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇲👀👀😎😎👍👍🙏🙏

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Robert from one of my favorite states. Jerry

[@rebeccajohnson6544]

I have watched all of Wagon Train episodes and returns. Love all the main characters. Ward Bond was great playing the wagon master and so was the other guy that played it. I know you have done a video on him also. Thank you for sharing. You always do a wonderful job.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rebecca. Jerry

[@Gitarzan66]

Mr. Skinner, next time I'm at a funeral I'm going to try and remember that A-hole line and use it one someone. Great video as always.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

One of my favorite actors, may he Rest in Peace.

[@tobeybosley7780]

I just want to say I enjoyed 100% your programs you have been doing over the last several you do you do an excellent job you go into great detail and I am very satisfied after each program keep up the good work

[@hestergreen2031]

I too grew up with Western films. It was about all we could watch. Ward Bond was truly one of the finest actors around. John Wayne & Ward Bond became best of friends over time. This is an excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. It is appreciated to know the whole story..

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Hester for watching. Jerry

[@floydjustice5445]

Thank you Mr. Skinner for your VLOGs. I enjoy your presentation of the stars I grew up with. Both those famous and bot so famous. Ward Bond was one off my favorite and in so many of my favorite movies. Keep making these wonderful VLOGs Please.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Floyd, i will try. Jerry

[@martinmalloy8119]

Thank you Jerry for another fantastic biopic, Vielen Dank

[@ronhaworth5471]

One of my favorite from the series!!

[@kevinscott404]

This one choked me up and brought me to tears , thanks Jerry long life for you .

[@JerrySkinner1943]

And you my friend, thank you Kevin. Jerry

[@mikelaird5458]

Seemed like a natural. Could do any role. Wagon master in tv's Wagon Train was his crown jewel. So many different characters.

[@jlp2061]

My husband loved Ward Bond. He passed away in January 2022. This brought him to mind today, as he would have liked this. Thank you. 😊

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thanks J L P, He sounds like someone i would have liked also. Jerry

[@harrietl2869]

One of my favorite actors Jerry Skinner the best

[@deedeejohnson3452]

Always beautifully written and told us .

[@colbynewman9373]

Jerry your docs are great !! Thank you

[@bredaokeeffe4702]

Allways looked foreward to watching this show and thats not to day or yesterday also love this man doing the narration

[@wallacegeller2111]

As a kid I use to watch Wagon Train on Wednesday nights. Mr.Bond also played the cop in the Jimmy Stewart movie It's A Wonderful Life.

[@johndufford5561]

Fantastic! As usual. Thank you, Mr. Skinner.

[@donniehodge2548]

Ward Bond was a Great Actor 👍

[@metablue4454]

Beautifully done. So glad you covered his life and work... too much work to cover it all. I remember watching Wagon Train when I was a kid (that means I'm 70 now). Maybe some day you can do Bogart.

[@blackbelt2]

I like him in Young Mr. Lincoln, when he played John Cass or was it Jack Cass. Loved that movie. He was a great actor.

[@walterschiller8281]

Always liked his acting!

[@justjoe942]

That was beautifully done; thank you.

[@tonyadangerfield8640]

Mr. Skinner I just want to say Thank You again for the lovely story I really love Western Movies got it from My Father Thanks to Daddy but wagon train still comes on on Saturdays and I Love Ken Curtis festus I love festus thank you hope to hear from you with some more good stories I Just Love You Really😚

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Tonya, you are very nice my dear. Jerry

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A great actor and a great story again loved it.

[@valiantsfelinesmccarty6678]

I always liked him as an actor he seems so natural in the part whatever he played. He seems like he was a person of the West. So tragic how he died.

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Always looking forward to your pleasant voice Mr Skinner and I know for sure you will have a great surprise for us! I was a kiddo back at the time of the "Wagon Train" episodes and I NEVER missed not one of them. Sure I remember the actor Ward Bond but did not know anything about him, my we sure learn a lot once they are gone. Great actors all of them and excellent movies. Imagine that best long time friend of the "Duke". Thank you for including the handsome Robert Horton in your segment. Take care Mr. Skinner

[@StarrlaRo]

Jerry, love your Mississippi accent! In fact one of the reason I like to listen to your videos. I find your videos entertaining and interesting. Thank you for making them!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rainna, for watching them. Jerry

[@3373-g8z]

Although I was born in 1970, the Western Re-runs were still goin pretty strong at the time. All 3 networks still had considerable "country content ". Popular Music, like Kenny Rogers, and others kept the mood relevant as well.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

Wagons Ho! Will never forget. Him!

[@rosaoddin4338]

TO Larry Croft and concerning your remarks, AMEN. I couldn’t add anything more to improve upon what you said. Jerry Skinner is THE BOMB!

[@JamesSmith-lu1lg]

Great show I like both masters

[@JosSliv]

Thanks Jerry.

[@Bubberscat]

I loved this show

[@CarlGoldmam]

Don’t forget he was Bert in Its A Wonderful Life

[@russellfarina9099]

Jerry, I'm watching your video and I really dig your voice. You have a great style and I will look forward to checking out more of your videos soon!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Russell. Jerry

[@fishman3359]

He also played the policeman in It's a Wonderful Life.

[@scotterman5925]

Ward Bond Was The Actor In The Business Intill His Death He Will Be Missed Rest In Peace Ward Bond

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

His best role in a western.

[@jaeboston9228]

I watch it everyday right after the Rifleman.

[@donaldhawkes5226]

Some of the movies he was in he add horse sounds to the script funny

[@LSturboguy]

Jerry you have real talent for these videos your only 1 of a very few i watch every video and till the end of it 😎👌

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Denby, i should send you a prize my friend, for putting up with me so long. Jerry

[@steveinge7058]

Seeing so many comments here, I'm glad that Ward Bond had so many fans. "Wagon Train" just wasn't as good after Mr. Bond passed away. I used to enjoy seeing Major Adams yelling at Flint, Charlie, or Bill, but then grin after whichever one had been the target of his wrath walked (or rode) away.

[@bosse641]

Never seen that wagon series. Would love to.

[@jeffb2456]

Great story!

[@richb313]

What you begin to understand as you grow older is how really small the community in Hollywood was back then.

[@davidtate166]

I saw that .great movie 😁👍

[@joangreenwood5445]

I heard you trying to stifle your laugh when you said he got shot in the butt. Nice story Jerry. From freezing Canada.

[@jensenwells9143]

Love wagon train!

[@stephenfricke9298]

He was officer Bert in its A Wonderful life

[@dcasper8514]

I always thought that they both got started in movies As stunt men.

[@jamesziegler4383]

Interesting

[@jamieryall8341]

& I always thought Ward Bond had committed suicide. Glad that got straightened out.

[@arlenmargolin4868]

I just recently found out that in order to get your star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame you had to Shell out $40,00 0 for installation and some maintenance just a little tidbit

[@forrestwebb8590]

God's Speed

[@CARRJ142]

[@CarlGoldmam]

Ward Bond was a great actor either lead or character. Underrated in my opinion.

[@kerridillon3120]

I grew up in the 1950's watching Wagon Train & all the Western shows. I especially loved Ward Bond & was very sad when he passed away so suddenly. Thanks Jerry for another sterling life story!

[@royboy9361]

Another gem, thanks Jerry! Ward Bond seems to appear in more pictures than anyone I know.

[@rae1957tn]

I loved Ward Bond in everything I’ve seen him in especially It’s aWonderful Life.

[@peaceful3250]

I'm not generally a Western fan but I loved this show. The stories were so good. I especially liked Ward Bond, Terry Wilson and Robert Horton.

[@skipperclinton1087]

You left out Ben (son) Johnson the OK cowboy. Another great that also starred in a lot of movies alongside Wayne & Bond.

[@maggiemae7539]

@@skipperclinton1087 Johnson supposedly had a huge stake in a horse breeding farm nearby where I live. Dad says he did come here often

[@skipperclinton1087]

@@maggiemae7539 It's sad to see Ben left out in the credits of stars in several movies directed by John Ford. He was a regular in most later Wayne films. Ford had a regular cast of actors that he used in John Wayne films and Ben Johnson was one of them. He was always one of my fav actors in westerns. Landumuc goes there had a great storyline just like this one on Ben. Maybe it was Skinner? Maggie I looked it up. "Jerry Skinner, Ben son Johnson Oklahoma cowboy", 3 years ago if you're interested. It's a great story.

[@cherimolina2121]

@@maggiemae7539 wonder if was Dale Robertson's Haymaker ranch?

[@dorotheawalker7985]

Wagon Train love that show hoping one day to get the whole show on DVDs.

[@justicefall1917]

Mr. Skinner, I just want you to know that every time I see that you have posted another video I’m like a little kid at Christmas time! I’ve watched every one of your documentaries over and over and I never get tired of them. Thank you for all your research and hard work bringing all of us the best documentaries of all time! God bless!

[@sherrihinton8567]

It sure can bring us back to being a child

[@dcasper8514]

It sure can take us back in time.

[@journeytotheoneness]

As a kid in the 60's, Wagon Train was one of my favorite TV shows. Thank Jerry for a fine tribute to Mr. Bond.

[@itakelly8150]

My favourite role he played was the priest in The Quite Man. He was a wonderful actor.

[@arlenmargolin4868]

If he ever nail the part I'd have to say that would be a 20 penny nail for sure

[@madddog6790]

"Woman, Ireland may be a poor country, God help us. But here, a married man sleeps in a bed, and not a bag!" That was a great scene! He even got the say a few (very few haha) words in Irish.

[@TheSassy777]

Love your videos about celebrities and important persons. Keep it up Jerry!!!!

[@billthompson5644]

Absolutely mesmerizing video, you do such great research and your editing is just stellar.

[@SandyzSerious]

Excellent presentation.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

My gosh he Ward Bond died young😥.....Thanks Jerry...👍

[@baskervillebee6097]

Harry Cary Jr was in the two greatest westerns ever made. The Searchers Tombstone

[@jenisecoronado5555]

I had know idea that Ward Bond died so young! Thanks for another interesting and enlightening mini bio, Jerry!

[@leongardner710]

Still watching Mr. Bond, n the whole crew...something special about each of them.