Western Stars Appear On Television Special

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WHEN THE WEST WAS FUN - Over 50 popular Hollywood actors and actress associated with big and small screen westerns were rounded up for this enjoyable ABC-TV special, Glenn Ford hosted the once-in-a lifetime sagebrush reunion, which aired on June 5, 1979 was sponsored by the Buick division of General Motors..

The biggest western star of all, John Wayne, was ailing and could not attend, but was given special mention by Glenn Ford during the program. The Duke died on June 11, six days after this program was telecast..

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans appeared on the show, but are not in this group picture. Gene Autry did not appear on the show.

Front row: Dewey Martin, Johnny Crawford (in tennis clothes), Chuck Connors, Glen Ford, Alan Hale Jr., Henry Darrow, Larry Storch, Neville Brand, Second row: Denver Pyle, Iron Eyes Cody, Harry Lauter, Jeanette Nolan, Linda Cristal, John Ireland, Mark Slade, Joe Bowman, Fred Putnam, 3rd row: Pat Buttram, Milburn Stone, Dan Haggerty, Guy Madison, Rex Allen, John Bromfield, Keenan Wynn,Jackie Coogan, 4th row: X-Brands, Bill Williams, Michael Ansara, Slim Pickins, Dick Jones, Don Diamond, Ken Curtis, John Russell, Peter Brown, James Drury, 5th row: Red Cameron, Jock Mahoney, Jack Kelly, Tony Young, John McIntire, Ty Hardin, Lee Van Cleef, Will Hitchins, Terry Wilson, Clayton Moore, Doug McClure.



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