What it was like being a Hollywood Child Actor? Find out from DANIEL BOONE'S talented Darby Hinton!

[@hollywoodmediaprofessional3282]

What a good guest. Wonderful stories. He seems so well adjusted.

[@steveinge7058]

Darby doesn't look like himself without his duck sidekick Hannibal. Rob, can you get the Cartwright sisters to appear on your show?

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

Veronica perhaps a missed opportunity for AWOW, Steve - I didn't see a segment on the AWOW KZbin Channel - a good idea. With all her accomplishments it seems (per Wikipedia) Angela has yet to appear in a Western...

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Elizabeth. I'll work on Veronica. Maybe there's time for Angela to do a western during this production resurgence of the genre.

[@wesmcgee1648]

Solid gold. Darby has become a great Hollywood historian in this genre. I'm glad he's still passionate about telling the story.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Wes!

[@galencox4278]

Fantastic interview, I'm sure it was hell for some young actors to adjust to the real world, whenever they had to get into society and get an education. Best of luck Darby.

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

I always get a kick out of it when I spot Darby in a movie role. I'm glad he stuck with his craft and didn't fall prey to any of the pitfalls of the industry like so many other child actors of his day. He's a shining example that education, years of practice and study in many aspects of your chosen craft gives you a better handle on the overall picture. His "Stick-to-it-ness" reminds us that perseverance pays off. Thanks Rob for another great one.

[@kurtkensson2059]

Reading scripts must have been a challenge with dyslexia. He was able to hold his own with some great actors, though!

[@djdiscoworm]

I saw Darby when I was living in Hollywood. He Had on a leather outfit with a really long fringe. He was walking right past the Chinese Theater. saw the blonde guy that appeared in 'the man from uncle in the 60s too. my dad would narrate the Hollywood Christmas parade for radio. I was walking down sunset and a Rolls Royce pulled up and Vincent ran into a carpet store. he gave me an intense look I went to Hollywood jr. high the year President Kennedy was assassinated. Rob, you have outdone yourself again. thank you very much. Dj. discOworm San Fransisco

[@prycerobertson4695]

You know Jay North (TV's Dennis the Menace) went through an extremely tough time as a child actor. Since his mother was divorced, his aunt and uncle acted as his guardians during his four years playing Dennis the Menace. But they were far from giving, not allowing Jay to mingle with other cast members on the set. The only time he could hang around with kids his own age was the occasional "free day" at little league baseball games, or when his uncle took him to see horror films. But his aunt was the most Domineering (with a capital D), often subjecting Jay to physical and verbal abuse. By 1963, however, the then 11-year-old North had outgrown the antics of his TV alter ego, and the show ended amidst falling ratings. Though North continued acting for a time, he became fascinated with serial killers (at one point, auditioning for the role of Ted Bundy in the TV miniseries The Deliberate Stranger). As the '90s began, Jay turned his life around, thanks to Paul Petersen and A Minor Consideration.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for sharing, Pryce.

[@OdeeOz]

They're gonna have Erik Estrada, Beaver, and Wally at the November Williamsburg, VA Nostalgia Fest this year. Finally get to accuse Beaver for all the trouble he got me into as a kid 👍🏼😂🤣🤣

[@robyntattersall236]

@@OdeeOz 😂… conversely, I was always a goody two shoes …routinely shocked and a little envious of Beaver’s antics!

[@lindacarter9861]

Rob thank you so much for the wonderful interview with Darby Hinton! It was just great to meet him at the Williamsburg Nostalgia Festival in November 2021! I still love to watch Daniel Boone. Fess Parker was just great!! I really love your interviews ❤️

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks so much, Linda. More to come.

[@joansmith5870]

Great and enjoyable interview with Darby. He seems like he made it out in one piece after being a child star. Kid's can be so cruel and I can certainly relate to his junior high experience. My own experiences at that time of my life may be why I became a Psychiatric nurse in my adulthood.

[@rich3821]

Can you imagine being able to help create props for various productions at that time. Darby mentioning having a collection of all the Ape, Gorilla and Mutant masks blew me away! Darby, you tha man! Fantastic interview Rob! 😎🤠 I lived about 5 miles from the studio as a kid, lived off South Dunsmuir near the corner of Pico. Little did I know of all the wonderous things that were happening there at the time. Fun stuff!

[@bessiemorris5282]

Hello Mr rob word it's so good to see Mr Darby Hinton he looks great as I remember him as a cute little blonde haired boy on Daniel Boone and now he's a very humble and sweet man rob your interviews are so timely and you always have the best interviews with all of the greatest actors and actresses of the big and small screen thank you for bringing us all of these amazing interviews with all of these classic people and a shout out to you Mr Darby Hinton so glad that you are doing well wishing you all good health and safety

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, bessie, glad you enjoy our channel.

[@robyntattersall236]

The bullying experienced by Darby made my heart sink. So many child stars have been through this and have been scarred for life. The work that Paul Peterson has done informed by his own experience will be an enduring legacy.

[@susanrutherford866]

A wonderful interview with darby , rob !! I admit to having a crush on him as a kid growing up in the sixties and watching daniel boone after school !!And gosh so good looking even today ! Thank you for this interview with Darby .

[@johnwesley8327]

Thanks, Rob, for another great video. Always love to hear the stars recall their memories from all the fine old movies and television shows. I think it's great when you interview Darby Hinton, he's funny and seems like a "regular Joe". Thanks again for all you do.

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

I agree, John. So true. Thanks for sharing,

[@jimross7648]

Well another great episode with Darby Hinton. It's always a fun show when he's a guest. I see that the current craze of time travel series has even impacted A Word On Westerns, I thought this was shot in October 2021, but according to the episode description it will be shot in October 2022. So we lucky viewers get to see it seven months before it's even shot. Ah, movie magic.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks for pointing that out, Jim. I was up late putting the finishing touches on this and, what can I say...Time Flies!

[@johncooper5777]

Another great video!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you like them, John. Thanks.

[@ginnywalker184]

Wonderful interview with Darby Hinton. He was always, and still, one of my favorites, and I loved the Daniel Boone series. He still has that great smile and gentle manner he had as a child actor. Thanks for sharing this great interview with us.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Ginny. Thanks.

[@devilsden2283]

Darby shoulda picked up some of Reverend Rosies or Yadkins fightin' skills....my favorite show as a kid...loved Fess Parker....thank you Darby for great television!

[@crsmith845]

Loved watching. Daniel. Boone!🎥📺🏘 Darby. Hinton was so adorable and still is!! Thanks for sharing this story

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it! Today is his birthday. 🎂

[@ruthcrawford3015]

Thanks so much for this! Darby seems like a really nice man!! I recently read the Howard kids book, "The Boys" and Ron also had to overcome that 'fastest gun' syndrome that successful kids actors get stuck with.

[@doveofgrace]

Very interesting video. Thank you, Rob, and I love your channel.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Roland

[@arlineabdalian8974]

Another fascinating, well-done interview. Many thanks, Rob!

[@richb313]

Thanks for keeping the memories alive Rob.

[@melindawhite5675]

One of my favorite shows! So sad that tv shows now, are really not good!

[@pjoe1950]

Love seeing those hills at Lone Pine. Great Show.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Us too!

[@JMVideos7676]

Thanks for more great memories of the TV shows and movies I grew up watching.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Me, too, Jeff. Thanks.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Big thanks to Paul Peterson for helping kids who are thrown away by Hollywood.

[@AWordonWesterns]

He sure has been a huge help. Thanks, Kat.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

@@AWordonWesterns I like the way you call me Kat. That’s kind of western there, Rob.

[@carolynpillsbury2735]

Darby is so Cool and Adorable, can't wait to see him again in June at The MidSouth Nostalgia Festival!!!

[@TheSharron]

He was such a cute kid,now a very handsome man.

[@josephking5411]

When "Israel" heard someone coming from behind, he would put up his right hand and cautiously say, "How. Me Boone." Loved it. Love this interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Joe

[@kellilangley3875]

I had the biggest crush on him when I was little; my dad used to make us watch Westerns but never had to force me to watch “Daniel Boone”.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Nice!

[@tablature6121]

Hinton is still keeping his feet in the genre of westerns, doing his part to keep it alive, thank goodness. I recently purchased The Marshall on DVD about famous Marshall Bill Tilghman, in a semi fictional account of an episode in his life, in which Darby played a big part, and played it very well. Also included in the cast, was Don Collier, which I was thrilled to see, and Johnny Crawford, who played the part of William S. Hart (apparently a part wrote into the film just to give the ailing Crawford another chance to "ride in a western" once again, and probably for the last time -- very thoughtful and generous, I think, and Crawford was ever-so-happy to do it, you could tell). Am I plugging it, here? Yer durn tootin' I am.

[@JosephMichaelLima]

In Yankee Doodle Dandy a young Georgie Cohan was attacked by the boys who came to see him in a play! So Darby and Bill were not the first ones, poor guys!!! Thank you all for the great memories.

[@elaineteut9579]

Great interview. Always happy when I see a new one posted. Such good memories of all these shows my family and I watched.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Elaine

[@corycooper7179]

Rob, there's a lot of us out here that are so blessed but your work! Just "FANTASTIC" work once again Thanks so much.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, cory. Much appreciated.

[@randolphlearning5255]

Another great show. Best of luck from Hamilton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Randolph. I enjoyed another frontier legend that was filmed in Canada! HAWKEYE AND THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS with John Hart and Lon Chaney, Jr. Did you ever see any of those?

[@evaldobraz1540]

Great interview! Thanks Rob

[@smartphone1719]

Your channel is excellent , I enjoy binge watching your content. And westerns have my vote for a new weekly TV series.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Very "Smart" of you to binge watch. Glad you're enjoying the shows. Thanks.

[@docbrown6550]

You need to do a part 2, 3, 4 and 5 with Darby..........

[@AWordonWesterns]

Hope you clicked on the link at the end of the episode for another interview, Doc. Darby's so popular and entertaining that he's in several AWOW episodes.

[@docbrown6550]

@@AWordonWesterns Yes I did, Thank you, I always have enjoyed Darby, he's funny and full of life and energy, I watched one video where, Darby and Veronica was discussing the fact it was Patricia that was the cause of Veronica being basically forced off the Daniel Boone show. I love everything Veronica does also, I hated to hear the reason why Veronica left for the fact she was so great in it. Patricia was so wrong in what she did to Veronica.

[@williambilyeu9801]

@@docbrown6550 Where is that interview? I enjoyed the show because I liked Fess Parker and history. I always hoped that they would do a show based on the Shawnee abduction of Jemima which was a real event. I would like to of the rivalry of Patricia Blair and Veronica Cartwright because I liked both.

[@docbrown6550]

@@williambilyeu9801 Go to the KZbin Channel ... BCEntGroup It is a Videoabout 2 years old, the title is.... DANIEL BOONE- S1E1 The Pilot aka Ken-Tuck-E-Q&A w/Darby Hinton & Veronica Cartwright, Let me know if you find it. I used to like Patricia until I saw this interview, after watching this I lost all respect Patricia.

[@docbrown6550]

@@williambilyeu9801 Start watching the video around 31-32 minutes in, you will be shocked, let me know.

[@thedoxinator3934]

🤠 Rob , an excellent interview , yet again ….👍

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Dox

[@Carpenterdane]

Loved watching him growing up. I always wanted to go on adventures with him.

[@tomsmith5216]

Great interview. as always. Darby Hinton was the kid I wished I could have been ( I.was in college when it premiered) if only to get to work with Veronica Cartwright! And being a fan of the frontiersmen/mountainmen and thecold West, doing a show about Dsniel Boone would have been as fun as doing a Rifleman, Gunsmoke, or Rawhide. Too bad, as an actor I couldn't play dead...:)

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Tom.

[@scottjackson1420]

Daniel Boone Season 1, Episode 1 was on the INSP Channel last night!

[@AWordonWesterns]

Cool, Scott. Thanks. I like the early B&W episodes.

[@777poco]

no wonder some child actors had problems after they were no longer under contact, being bullied would be no fun

[@alvilla9659]

Great interview Robb I always like listening to Darbys stories

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Al. Thanks.

[@thomasallen3818]

Another great interview.

[@AWordonWesterns]

thanks, tom

[@OldBiker54]

Another good one,,Thanks

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@suev3339]

Great interview. It had to be great for the kid actors, yet hard to relate to reality when they entered society. It’s good they have the “actors reunions” as I’m thinking it gives them place to share the memories we know nothing about.

[@marknan5352]

Thanks Rob , you are the best.

[@garyolivier792]

Love the location shows. Thanks !!

[@danielcombs3207]

I remember Darby coming to Wilmington, N.C. for The Azalea Festival during his time on Daniel Boone. Ed Ames and Patricia Blair were there and she was the Azalea Festival Queen that year. She was gorgeous to say the least. This was also around the time Ed appeared on The Tonight Show when he displayed his prowess throwing a tomahawk. Hahahaha!

[@docbrown6550]

Great Video, Thank you

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you liked it!

[@briangoldy8784]

Karloff was My Scary, Horror Actor,,,,,Not so much Price,,.....Loved this Interview Rob......Darby was Great, . Green Hornet, Lost in Space, Raquel Welch, etc,,,,,,,,,,Great Memories,,,,,,,

[@kirkdenison7392]

Great interview. Do you have any info on doing cowboy lunches again anytime soon?

[@AWordonWesterns]

We were hoping to resume this month, Kirk, but our return has been moved to May 17th and our annual (excluding the last two years!) Tribute to John Wayne. Hope to see you then, 11am at the Autry!

[@hykaflores1900]

I really enjoyed this episode

[@AWordonWesterns]

Darby is a lot of fun, Hyka. Thanks.

[@Jimihendrix1834]

Great watching.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jimi. I've always liked your music.

[@OdeeOz]

My old pard Darby! Sure wanted to be him in Daniel Boone, while watching as a kid. Great funny guy he is on and off set too. 👍🏼✌️🏼🤜🏻🤛🏽 I'll never forget that _Axe Throw_ that Ed Ames did on the Johnny Carson show one night. Never did find out if Ed was that accurate, or just had plain bad luck throwing the axe. 😂🤣🤣

[@AWordonWesterns]

Ha! That accidental axe target is a classic!

[@OdeeOz]

@@AWordonWesterns Sure enough is hard to forget. But Johnny's reaction & expression were priceless.

[@toinimoore3463]

I am Finnish and I am a lady but I got teased about my name so I kicked a lot of boys as a kid and they finally quit teasing me 😉😁

[@AWordonWesterns]

Strong women prevail!

[@williambilyeu9801]

Another great interview, Rob. I enjoy hearing from Darby Hinton. I enjoyed "Daniel Boone" on broadcast television and in nostalgia with Me TV before I finally bought the complete series on DVD. I read in the comments about a rivalry between Patricia Blair and Veronica Cartwright that forced Jemima off the show. Is that true? I liked both actresses and their characters and was disappointed when Jemima disappeared in the middle of the series. I would like to learn more about that. Also, I was a fan of Jeff York who seemed to always play a mountain man type. I saw him on "Davy Crockett" as Mike Fink, on "Daniel Boone," and on "Zorro" and he always seemed cast in that type of role.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Hi, Bill. Since this episode was posted I've done one with Veronica Cartwright and she answers the question you pose about her "disappearance" from the series. She was a terrific guest. Darby even came up from the audience and joined the conversation. Enjoy.

[@williambilyeu9801]

@@AWordonWesterns I watched it! It was interesting!🤔😊👍

[@jimd8008]

Always enjoyable

[@AWordonWesterns]

Thanks, Jim.

[@toinimoore3463]

I think maybe if the guys would have been after me I just would have just stood my ground and say Hey Fess Parker is Danial Boone How would you like to have him either be nice to you or go out not be nice to you,so be nice 😉🤩

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Thanks

[@AWordonWesterns]

You're very welcome, Barb

[@beckyvereen1479]

Hey Darcy ❗❤️🐻

[@samanthab1923]

Just saw Jeff Bridges blaming his dad & nepotism for having a career.

[@AWordonWesterns]

Ha!

[@ericthered760]

@9:50 - Hey Darby and Rob. Great seeing both you guys at last year's Williamsburg Nostalgiafest ! Did you know there was an episode (actually 2 back to back) of Daniel Boone entitled "The Williamsburg Cannon." Check it out !! Hope you see you guys in "the burg" next time !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4OpqqpjfJuqhK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5fOqoafbt-coNE

[@nilzeteoliveirasantos9388]

Daniel boone era insuportável!!!

[@kimroach5266]

I went to school with child actor Johnny Whitaker. We were in Jr.High most of the girls were more friends of him it was the guys that always picked on him.We still keep I. Touch😊