Tuesday 4: The Wild West

 

The Wild West



It's time for Tuesday 4 an invention of our late friend Toni Taddeo.


Let's talk about The Wild West!


1. Do you have a favorite TV western you enjoyed? Tell us about it.

Seems like I watched a lot of TV westerns growing up.  I remember watching The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Gene Autrey, Zorro, Rawhide, Gunsmoke, Wyatt Earp, and Bonanza.  There were more I am sure. Rin Tin Tin, Fury, Sky King. Bonanza was the first one I ever saw in color at my Aunt Margie and Uncle Ed's house in Crafton (Pittsburgh) Pa.  I thought they must be really rich to have a color TV. We didn't have one for a long time. I was probably 10 years old.  

2. Lots of western movies... which was one you enjoyed? 

Gosh, I can't think of just one. I did kind of like the Clint Eastwood movies, and the John Wayne movies, and anything with Jimmy Stewart, Gregory Peck, Gary Cooper.  I really can't narrow it down to just one.  I just asked my hubby for his answer to this, and he said he really liked High Noon with Gary Cooper, and Shane with Alan Ladd.  I didn't like Shane...it was sad.  But High Noon was a good one with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.


3. John Wayne was in many westerns and had many fans. What actor is your favorite?

Well, I did enjoy John Wayne for sure.  But probably my favorite actor is Gregory Peck. I just can't think of any particular westerns he was in, but if he was in it, I liked it.  Gregory Peck reminds me of my Grandpa Tedlie. His voice is very similar, and every time I hear him in a movie, I think of my Grandpa. He was good looking like him too when he was very young. At least I think so.

My Grandpa Benton F. Tedlie

Gregory Peck

4. You are going to have to move to a western state that has cowboys! Which state will you choose and why?

I would love to check out Wyoming or Montana.  Just not sure about the winters up there! But I love the idea of living there. Are those considered "western states"?    Maybe North Western?   They have cowboys, don't they?

Wyoming

Montana

Of course, people don't realize that Florida also has cowboys.

Here is a link to tell you more about  it:  The History of the Florida Cracker Cowboys

And even though Florida isn't a "western state", it's where I live, and right now I'd rather be here than anywhere else!

Thank you, Annie, for continuing the Tuesday 4 tradition started by our friend Toni Taddeo. I know she would be pleased to see it still happening each week!!

Y'all have a nice day, you hear??