Great video; thanks for sharing. Of course the great irony is that in many cases, classic film fans prefer the B films over the A ones. Their repeated exposure on TV during the nostalgia boon of the 70s certainly helped plus the fact that many of them are quite enjoyable.
I agree wtih Glen and Denny 100% on their posts. While I preferred Gene as a singer (primarily on the strength of the material he had to work with), I always found Roy's movies to be more entertaining due in no small part to his (Roy's) immense charm and screen charisma. The fact that the...
Thanks, Ray. TCM is also supposedly having a Roy festival in November to celebrate his 100th (wow, does that seem possible?)
It's such a shame that Roy's films and TV series are in such disarray compared to the Autry and Cassidy catalog. I'll catch Gene every so often on the Westerns...
Hi Ray - no disrespect taken. You're absolutely right; everyone has their favorites (and not so favorites). I wonder where Sterling Holloway is on most people's lists?:) This has been a great discussion which I've enjoyed reading.
It is apparent that the Autry films were better...
Pat Brady = Roy
Pat Buttram = Gene
FWIW, I really liked both and loved Pat Brady in the TV series....Nellybelle and all :)
The biggest mystery to me is how Pat Buttram, who was definitely not known for matinee idol looks,landed Sheila Ryan as his wife (they were married over...