I remember Glen catching so much Hell for his "pretty" hair back in the day. He and John Wayne were great in True Grit. Glen's unpolished acting skills actually made his part more believable. Great movie and great memories Glen. God Bless.
Actually Glen Campbell got good marks almost universally from critics for his acting in True Grit. I'd like to note this: If Glen Campbell says John Wayne was about the nicest man he ever met...then he was a nice man-period.
Um, no, Campbell did not get good reviews from the critics. One of them said, "Glen Campbell has never acted in a movie before, and as far as I'm concerned, his record is still clean."
@@citizenken7069 Yes... and Variety [A renowned Hollywood paper] said Campbell "still holds his own" as a foil to Wayne's character. Ebert was unimpressed, but Siskel thought Campbell played the role just right but suffered in reviews from some who pre-judged his acting because of his music career. ORIGINAL 1969 reviews are difficult to obtain. Newspaper archives going back that far is a time consuming task, but most gave his rookie performance praise for one with zero experience. I remember them saying he showed promise and restraint against over-acting. Critics be damned, IMHO he did fine acting the role "AS WRITTEN". Wayne himself praised his effort.
@@marvinbenefield2081 That's a movie I can always watch, even half into it because you know it So well. The more I think about Campbell's "smug, egotistical, self-righteous prick" of a character, the more I think his character was drawing bad reviews- not Campbell's acting itself. What do professional "critics" know anyway, eh? When they bomb a movie, I usually enjoy the film a lot!
great movie I've watched it 1000 times and will watch it 1000 more before I go , a great movie you never get tired of , this is it RIP John Wayne, glen Campbell
That was the Duke, acting was a job and he knew his bosses were his fans. He always gave his fans what they wanted and that is why John Wayne is so well remembered nearly 40 years after his death.
To this day The Duke is still in Top 10. In a recent poll of most popular movie stars past and present. The Duke placed 7th. Not bad for a guy who's been gone 38 years.
I still remember the day he passed, he was a great American, regular guy, met him once friends father worked on a couple movies with him, totally an amazing guy.
I just happened to watch the original True Grit today...and then suddenly, this video is in my TH-cam recommendations. Usually, I hate cookies and "big brother." Today, I'm glad to hear what Glen Campbell had to say about the Duke.
One of the finest singer/ guitarist in the world sadly now retired because of his health, he says he wasn't very good at acting, but he underestimates himself in my opinion, plus his song from the title of the movie is superb
These Were Great Times When We Could Still Dream As Kids Unlike Now When We Realize Our Reality and the Hell On this Beautiful Planet..Would Love to Be A Kid Again..;)
@@stuartbritton7408 Never Claimed to be a Writer. Dropped out of High school when I was 16 when my Mom died of Cancer. Guess Grammar wasn't important to a 16 year Old who lost his Mom. 😉
It's a measure of John Wayne's inherent charisma and on-screen magnetism as an actor that for most of the films over his long career, he played basically a variation of himself. Only a handful of other screen legends have been able to do that, and they are all giants just as Wayne himself was, people like Bogart, Cooper, Connery, Ford, Eastwood, Bronson and a few others.
@@stevehackett2678 - Crazy to think that some of the Old West gunslinger legends lived long-enough to influence on-screen cowboys. Wyatt Earp must have had his eyes opened by all that 20th century high-tech. To go from horse-drawn transport and no electric lights to aircraft and motion pictures. It was quite a time to be alive, I bet.
The on-screen chemistry between Cogburn, La Boeuf, and Matty Ross is the centerpiece of the 1969 version of "True Grit," and one of the things which makes the film so wonderful. Glenn Campbell did a bang-up job as an actor, especially since he was a newcomer to the field, and his music added much to the film as well. I saw "True Grit" when it first came out - I was eight years old at the time - and the song by that name and the film have remained indelibly joined in memory for all of those years down to today. The more-recent version of the story, done in the Jeff Bridges film of 2010, with due respects, just does not measure up.... despite being truer to the Charles Portis novel.
John Wayne may have gotten the movie award, but Glen Campbell got his one and only music award for the song True Grit (Some day little Girl).......... I think for not being an actor, Glen really held his own, and is one of my favorite John Wayne movies with the best music score ever.
yeah he did a great job for a novice. I would've never guessed he wasn't a seasoned actor. Overall, I like the script better in the original movie. The remake had too many "dramatic" lines.
@Austin Rayder ... there are a LOT sad, nasty, unhappy and angry people in the world. You qualify as a section leader for your snide, uncomplimentary remarks RE: Glen Campbell.
One of the kids came across a John Wayne lamp at a yard sale. She asked how much it was and the lady said free if you get that thing out of here. She gave it to me for my birthday, asking if I didn't like it to just throw it away. I treasure it to this day.
Glen spoke from the heart. He recognized a true movie icon and appreciated having the opportunity to work with John Wayne. Glen's humility makes him a legend.
One thing people seldom talk about. Glen was an absolute wizard on guitar. The opening riff of Southern Nights is so damn hard to play and he just soars through it.
Tommy Petersen Glen played the lead guitar riffs on "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys too. Toured with them also, playing just off stage where you'd only see his head! Glen was a very sought-after guitarist, who played on many albums for many artists.
He was a member of "The Wrecking Crew" along with Leon Russell and many others. At one point in the 1960's they played on just about every recorded song released then taught the band members how to play them. It was done because it was faster and easier. They were recording professionals.
Bigstooler0 Yessiree, that's right. The only female member was Carol Kaye, who's one of the greatest bass players ever and can be heard on over 10,000 songs! She came up with the opening riffs for Campbell's biggest hit, Wichita Lineman!
@boo boo Would not make a bet on it for sure. The only thing Jerry was a song writer, so he gets credit there. Glen was simply amazing in taking a song and making it his own. His innovation in every genre of music is legendary.
@@THE-HammerMan there is a documentary on you tube about her, Simply amazing, she ane the rest of the wrecking crew should be in the Rock HOF, Her work alone deserves recognition.
Two of the Greatest men America had and always be Remembered l loved them both l never tire of Watching and listening to these two great men RIP Gentlemen 👏👏👏👏
Agreed.Galveston was my fav GC song though I loved them all John Wayne was a mentor to Jan Michael Vincent too.But I wish he hadn't encouraged him to drink.RIP to them all.
I still get a kick out of how Glen Campbell's speaking voice is so different than his very mature singing voice! Truly a legend in his field as duke was in his!
I spend a lot of my life driving around Campbell country in NW Scotland listening to Glen Campbell....somehow it feels right...maybe that is where he feels he belongs. A truly great guy.
So I'm watching this clip and I hear Glen Campbell's voice singing and I start tearing up remembering the seventies that voice is just so synonymous with my past and growing up just kind of caught me off guard
No remakes should be allowed of anything made by: Sidney Poitier, John Ford, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Myrna Loy, Frederick March, Jane Greer, Lauren Bacall, Vincent Price, Kim Bassinger, Alfred Hitchcock, Marlene Dietrich, Billy Wilder, Faye Dunaway, Lionel Barrymore, Jean Harlow, James Stewart, Debbie Reynolds, Yul Brynner, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Robert Mitchum, Diane Keaton, Peter Sellers, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G Robinson and Bill Cosby.
I was 5 years old on a plane riding back home when this old man starting looking and making funny faces and noises at me. Had no idea who he was but my dad did, it was Glenn! I wish I could go back in time and talk to him. He ended up giving me a guitar pick too. Man I miss him..
Right now I'm drinking coffee out of a cup i have bought 2012 at the grand canyon. I live in germany. So you could bet John Wayne is honored over here as well too. Besides Glen Campbell, Roy Clark .. etc are too !
I was watching the Oscar awards the night that John Wayne won for True Grit. He was a presenter early on in the proceedings, and he concluded by saying, "If I don't see you later tonight, then I'll see you at the movies." Having enjoyed the book and looked and re-looked at Glen Campbell's performance, I say that he was great in the role. The only other person I'd even consider to play the Texan is L.Q. Jones.
I have to admit Glen Campbell had to grow on me watching it several times through the years. Right now, I wouldn’t change anything about the movie. Love Glen Campbell and John Wayne. That theme song, priceless!
Glen likes to put himself down about his acting in interviews about True Grit. I think he did a good job in his role. And he certainly is nice to look at.
I have been right where True Grit was made, in and around Ridgway, Colorado. One of the most beautiful mountainous areas, surely, in the country. We painted pictures of the mountains for two weeks. Have you ever noticed that John Wayne seems to have made a point of doing his movies in beautiful places of the West like that?
Hal Bennett ... yes, but did he not get his cancer from location shoots where nuclear testing was done? Beautiful and dangerous land stolen from the natives?
Saw some of the locations they shot True Grit while living in Colorado. Ridgway, Owl Creek Pass and Last Dollar Road where the Ross ranch house stands. Loved going off-roading in the mountains.
Since we're talking about True Grit, I'd like to cite the talents of Strother Martin. Most of his roles were short, but he never failed to deliver (Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy, Up In Smoke).
He did his best, but there was no way he was gonna come out on top in those negotiations with Maddie...especially since she always kept Lawyer Daggett at the ready.
Glen Campbell caught so much grief for his performance in this film but I thought his performance was just fine. I think a lot of that came from actors who resented the hell out of a novice actor being chosen for the part over someone with more experience.
I agree. Glen Campbell looked ok to me as an actor. And Duke knew his chops. It's not hard to act. Just get out there and do it. And have those guys behind the cameras make sure you can read your lines.
The family cemetery scene In the final act still fills ones heart with joy. The joy of a bang up story the not too distant past of American history and rugged beauty. Hollywood got it right with the motion picture TRUE GRIT. Glenn should be proud he was cast in one of best WESTERNS ever made.
It all depend on what colour your skin was, and what was your politics and religion, If you had a white Northern European background and are a Capitalist and a Christian. To him you was ok
@@morganlewis2667 Well, I cannot argue being faithful to your spouse...but, did it ever occur to you that he tried to join the military during WW2, but he was denied? I am not saying it is a fact, but don't you find it strange that they never put him in a uniform when nearly everyone was in one at that time? I still think that he had some kind of embarrassing medical condition that kept him out and it was better for him to be labeled a coward by folks like you, than to admit that he had something physically wrong. Makes a lot more sense than just "sidestepping WW2". Maybe it will come out one day.
I have followed Campbells career from the 1970's till the end. An Icon in my mind no question, his greatest song may be one of the last ones. Listen to I'M NOT GOING TO MISS YOU!
I saw True Grit when I was 6 years old in the movie theater. My grandmother took me to see it. She loved The Duke and that movie made me love the Duke too. We also loved Glen Campbell. We would love watching his Goodtime Hour. He was very popular in those days and he had a bunch of hits they would play on the radio too. He was a good looking guy to boot. We loved Glen Campbell’s performance in True Grit. I hated the part when he got killed in the movie trying to save Rooster and the girl from the snakes in the pit. I remember, my grandmother bought the Glen Campbell theme song to True Grit. That was a big hit and it was selling like hot cakes on the small 45 labels. Glen was a great guy and we loved him. I recently saw his movie with his wife and kids. My heart goes out to his family. It was sad watching the movie and I felt sad for his family. It’s a shame how old age takes us all. I have so many good memories growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s. Now a days, Glen, John Wayne and even my grandparents are all gone. But the wonderful memories stay with me of the good times I had growing up in a time when the music was really good, we had really good actors like John Wayne back then, I know people will say when we think of our childhood, we have rose colored glasses on. There were problems with the Vietnam war going on, but when your a kid, you don’t understand all that and you only have good memories of your family and your childhood. Without getting to sentimental, I would say that for me, the 70’s were a better time because the Great generation of World War 2, my grandparents were alive back then in their 50’s. They made growing up much better. Their ethics, traditions and down right guts made a great impression on me. Today, kids don’t have role models like John Wayne, the music today actually is toxic on the kids; and they don’t even realize it. They grow up confused not even clearly understanding the gender roles of either sex. A once great country that we had is slowly demoralized and is imploding from within. We have lost our way and I blame the media for that demoralization. Liberalism has systematically destroyed a once great & powerful country. Check out on You Tube, KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov warning to America. It’s true. I’m not too heavy on religion but the first thing the media and liberals try to attack is religion. After that, they chip away at everything else down to manhood all the way to breaking up the family. It takes a few generations but slowly but surely, the nucleus of the family is gone. That is the backbone of a country. They have destroyed the black families with welfare. Need I say more. Take a look at the progression from 1950 to now. Research it yourself and reach your own conclusions.
Those of us raised on Campbell's music & Wayne's movies we are surely blessed people.
Amen!
Yes we are !
I reckon so.
Prefer Clint E. and Ennio M. myself.. but John W. and Glen C weren’t bad at all.🙂
Yes indeed
I remember Glen catching so much Hell for his "pretty" hair back in the day. He and John Wayne were great in True Grit. Glen's unpolished acting skills actually made his part more believable. Great movie and great memories Glen. God Bless.
Glen Campbell gave one of the finest tributes I've ever heard.
For having never acted, Glenn Campbell did a hell of a job in True Grit
And now they are both gone. But not forgotten by their true fans
Actually Glen Campbell got good marks almost universally from critics for his acting in True Grit.
I'd like to note this:
If Glen Campbell says John Wayne was about the nicest man he ever met...then he was a nice man-period.
And a true patriot
Um, no, Campbell did not get good reviews from the critics. One of them said, "Glen Campbell has never acted in a movie before, and as far as I'm concerned, his record is still clean."
@@citizenken7069 Yes... and Variety [A renowned Hollywood paper] said Campbell "still holds his own" as a foil to Wayne's character. Ebert was unimpressed, but Siskel thought Campbell played the role just right but suffered in reviews from some who pre-judged his acting because of his music career.
ORIGINAL 1969 reviews are difficult to obtain. Newspaper archives going back that far is a time consuming task, but most gave his rookie performance praise for one with zero experience.
I remember them saying he showed promise and restraint against over-acting. Critics be damned, IMHO he did fine acting the role "AS WRITTEN". Wayne himself praised his effort.
@@THE-HammerMan I
@@marvinbenefield2081 That's a movie I can always watch, even half into it because you know it So well.
The more I think about Campbell's "smug, egotistical, self-righteous prick" of a character, the more I think his character was drawing bad reviews- not Campbell's acting itself.
What do professional "critics" know anyway, eh? When they bomb a movie, I usually enjoy the film a lot!
glen was a talent of the highest order. the world is lesser place for his absence
Ain't that the truth!! RIP Glenn
Well said
You got that. Saw him twice, live, and still can't believe it.
Great sense of humor, never took himself too seriously.
great movie I've watched it 1000 times and will watch it 1000 more before I go , a great movie you never get tired of , this is it RIP John Wayne, glen Campbell
Gr8 Movie with John Wayne & Glen Cambell. Awesome guitarist & singer 🤣😂😁👍👌
"I'll drag ya thru it" - I'm in tears now
That was the Duke, acting was a job and he knew his bosses were his fans. He always gave his fans what they wanted and that is why John Wayne is so well remembered nearly 40 years after his death.
To this day The Duke is still in Top 10. In a recent poll of most popular movie stars past and present. The Duke placed 7th. Not bad for a guy who's been gone 38 years.
So am I
I still remember the day he passed, he was a great American, regular guy, met him once friends father worked on a couple movies with him, totally an amazing guy.
Glen! You did a great job! Great job! RIP. I for one will miss your guitar and voice.
I just happened to watch the original True Grit today...and then suddenly, this video is in my TH-cam recommendations. Usually, I hate cookies and "big brother." Today, I'm glad to hear what Glen Campbell had to say about the Duke.
One of the finest singer/ guitarist in the world sadly now retired because of his health, he says he wasn't very good at acting, but he underestimates himself in my opinion, plus his song from the title of the movie is superb
These Were Great Times When We Could Still Dream As Kids Unlike Now When We Realize Our Reality and the Hell On this Beautiful Planet..Would Love to Be A Kid Again..;)
A very accurate but terribly (in the grammatical sense) written account of how things have changed.
@@stuartbritton7408 Never Claimed to be a Writer. Dropped out of High school when I was 16 when my Mom died of Cancer. Guess Grammar wasn't important to a 16 year Old who lost his Mom. 😉
Lovely tribute. Thank you Glen. We miss you both.
Such an humble, and underrated man. And a top musician. I miss you Glen and regret I never got to meet you.
Glen Campbell And John Wayne RIP.
Two dead racist Republicans.
@@markharrison2544 why watch the video then?
@James Henderson I will ask you the same question I asked the other idiot. Why watch the video?
Saw Glen on his farewell tour..this brought tears to my eyes.
"I'll drag you through it."
A lot of action heroes have great lines written for them in the movies.
The "Duke" just says them in real life.
Fantastic insight.
It's a measure of John Wayne's inherent charisma and on-screen magnetism as an actor that for most of the films over his long career, he played basically a variation of himself. Only a handful of other screen legends have been able to do that, and they are all giants just as Wayne himself was, people like Bogart, Cooper, Connery, Ford, Eastwood, Bronson and a few others.
@@GeorgiaBoy1961
Wayne said, he copied Wyatt Earp’s mannerisms. They met early in Wayne’s career.
@@stevehackett2678 - Crazy to think that some of the Old West gunslinger legends lived long-enough to influence on-screen cowboys. Wyatt Earp must have had his eyes opened by all that 20th century high-tech. To go from horse-drawn transport and no electric lights to aircraft and motion pictures. It was quite a time to be alive, I bet.
@@GeorgiaBoy1961 yes, you are so right. I believe the cowboy actor Tom Mix was one of Wyatt's pall bearers.
The original 'True Grit' movie was fantastic!
Glenn Campbell is just one awesome dude. I loved his acting; I thought he was great. That song in the intro is priceless!
The on-screen chemistry between Cogburn, La Boeuf, and Matty Ross is the centerpiece of the 1969 version of "True Grit," and one of the things which makes the film so wonderful. Glenn Campbell did a bang-up job as an actor, especially since he was a newcomer to the field, and his music added much to the film as well. I saw "True Grit" when it first came out - I was eight years old at the time - and the song by that name and the film have remained indelibly joined in memory for all of those years down to today.
The more-recent version of the story, done in the Jeff Bridges film of 2010, with due respects, just does not measure up.... despite being truer to the Charles Portis novel.
Well said. I like all the actors in the new version but it lacked a great deal.
Wayne wanted Karen Carpenter to play Matty Ross, but producers rejected his request. Wayne did not get along with Kim Darby.
Campbell could not act and he ruined the film.
@@MarkHarrison733 In my opinion, you are absolutely wrong.
Saw this movie in theaters as a little kid, loved Glenn Campbell, great man!
Same here.
John Wayne may have gotten the movie award, but Glen Campbell got his one and only music award for the song True Grit (Some day little Girl).......... I think for not being an actor, Glen really held his own, and is one of my favorite John Wayne movies with the best music score ever.
yeah he did a great job for a novice. I would've never guessed he wasn't a seasoned actor. Overall, I like the script better in the original movie. The remake had too many "dramatic" lines.
Glen Campbell should have been nominated for best supporting actor for his role.
@@eriksturm7599 I agree. His song however was published and was considered one of his best recordings which he made a lot of other great songs.
Wouldn't say the best score ever, that honor still and will always belong to Ben-Hur!
@Austin Rayder ... there are a LOT sad, nasty, unhappy and angry people in the world. You qualify as a section leader for your snide, uncomplimentary remarks RE: Glen Campbell.
One of the kids came across a John Wayne lamp at a yard sale. She asked how much it was and the lady said free if you get that thing out of here. She gave it to me for my birthday, asking if I didn't like it to just throw it away. I treasure it to this day.
I’m a big fan of both of them. They are both legends in their own fields! I miss them both. May they both rest In piece!!!🇺🇸✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️🇺🇸
Glen Campbell’s voice was just unique….and his acting in true grit was perfect,…I really love that film ….👍
One of the best westerns ever made.Glen did a good job for his first movie.
What GREAT talented men! I wish we could go back to those GREAT days!
Glen was the best.... No one today thats even close to his massive talent.. Saw him live many times...got to meet him back stage at Harrahs Tahoe...
raysmusic49 one of the greatest talents,still gets to me he has gone and suffered with that wretched illness.
Roy Clark was Glen Campbell’s equal musically.
Glen spoke from the heart. He recognized a true movie icon and appreciated having the opportunity to work with John Wayne. Glen's humility makes him a legend.
This was wonderful... both together again in heaven with Glen's angelic voice singing♥️
Glen Campbell was such a great musician and singer.
Glen Campbell was a truly gifted singer
Glen Campbell you and John Wayne were True Grit hats off to you my friend God bless
One thing people seldom talk about. Glen was an absolute wizard on guitar. The opening riff of Southern Nights is so damn hard to play and he just soars through it.
Tommy Petersen Glen played the lead guitar riffs on "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys too. Toured with them also, playing just off stage where you'd only see his head!
Glen was a very sought-after guitarist, who played on many albums for many artists.
He was a member of "The Wrecking Crew" along with Leon Russell and many others. At one point in the 1960's they played on just about every recorded song released then taught the band members how to play them. It was done because it was faster and easier. They were recording professionals.
Bigstooler0 Yessiree, that's right. The only female member was Carol Kaye, who's one of the greatest bass players ever and can be heard on over 10,000 songs! She came up with the opening riffs for Campbell's biggest hit, Wichita Lineman!
@boo boo Would not make a bet on it for sure. The only thing Jerry was a song writer, so he gets credit there. Glen was simply amazing in taking a song and making it his own. His innovation in every genre of music is legendary.
@@THE-HammerMan there is a documentary on you tube about her, Simply amazing, she ane the rest of the wrecking crew should be in the Rock HOF, Her work alone deserves recognition.
Two of the Greatest men America had and always be Remembered l loved them both l never tire of Watching and listening to these two great men RIP Gentlemen 👏👏👏👏
Love his part in the movie! He, Kim Darby and John Wayne. A Great team!
GOD bless them.
Agreed.Galveston was my fav GC song though I loved them all John Wayne was a mentor to Jan Michael Vincent too.But I wish he hadn't encouraged him to drink.RIP to them all.
Glen is a great
entertainer our memories of him will always live on
Great movie and cast Glen Campbell did an awesome job 👏
Glen Campbell on John Wayne:
"If he told you the hog weighed 5 pounds you wrapped it up" Fantastic!! Great Americans. I miss you both.
I still get a kick out of how Glen Campbell's speaking voice is so different than his very mature singing voice! Truly a legend in his field as duke was in his!
I was there at the tribute, it was very special. They played this video and a few others, plus a lot of other actors from his movies were there.
I really enjoyed the movie with Glen in it. That singing is so smooth.
Two of the very best! Hats off gentlemen!
RIP to both great artist who teamed up and made a great movie!
I’ve watched true grit so many times...
One of the best 100 movies ever.
Thanks glen for the kind words about John wayne. I agree with you. Pretty good impression of john wayne, too.
Nice man, Great Singer. What more could anyone want?
Thank you, Glen Cambell, for bringing joy into our hearts. RIP
Glenn had my favorite line in the movie, "I ain't dead yet you bushwhacker". I've quoted that line many times.
Not bad, but the greatest line, “that’s bold talk for a one-eyed fat man”.
I spend a lot of my life driving around Campbell country in NW Scotland listening to Glen Campbell....somehow it feels right...maybe that is where he feels he belongs. A truly great guy.
i saw Glen in concert and he talked about Duke, incredible musician he could play so many instruments.
He played with the Beach 🏖️ Boys too.Before Bruce Johnston,I think.
There may have never been a more versatile musician.
So I'm watching this clip and I hear Glen Campbell's voice singing and I start tearing up remembering the seventies that voice is just so synonymous with my past and growing up just kind of caught me off guard
RIP to both of them. The World will never be the same now that they are gone😢😢😢😢😢
He should’ve been proud to be part of what has turned out to be an enduring classic, despite the attempt at a re-make.
No remakes should be allowed of anything made by: Sidney Poitier, John Ford, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Myrna Loy, Frederick March, Jane Greer, Lauren Bacall, Vincent Price, Kim Bassinger, Alfred Hitchcock, Marlene Dietrich, Billy Wilder, Faye Dunaway, Lionel Barrymore, Jean Harlow, James Stewart, Debbie Reynolds, Yul Brynner, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Robert Mitchum, Diane Keaton, Peter Sellers, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G Robinson and Bill Cosby.
Yeah i thought the remake was terrible also
Give me a break.The Coen bros remake was great.
@@marsazorean62
Both movies were great, each treated the story in their own unique way.
@@billolsen4360 How about we switch out Bill Cosby for Clint Eastwood shall we.
This is my favorite John Wayne movie. Campbell was wonderful in it.
Hell of a movie. Everyone in it was excellent and the young lady was out of this world. She was years beyond her age with her performance...
I was 5 years old on a plane riding back home when this old man starting looking and making funny faces and noises at me. Had no idea who he was but my dad did, it was Glenn! I wish I could go back in time and talk to him. He ended up giving me a guitar pick too. Man I miss him..
Kind words from the famous Glen Campbell about an absolute mega star.
Unlike the rest of the internet world, I love both versions of True Grit.
I just ❤ Glenn Campbell
R.I.P GLENN
Right now I'm drinking coffee out of a cup i have bought 2012 at the grand canyon. I live in germany. So you could bet John Wayne is honored over here as well too. Besides Glen Campbell, Roy Clark .. etc are too !
Brilliant film…..!!!!!! Legends 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 boy was Glen handsome then ….. so sad he died in the film 😥
R.I.P. Glenn,the likes of you will never pass this way again.👏👏👏👏
R.I.P glen you were awesome.🐎
Glen Campbell was great in True Grit....how could anyone fault his part as "le Beef' !
Texican!
@James Henderson Well he did a good job in True Grit pilgrim..
Carl P. Wathen was such a fan of John Wayne's... Brings tears to my eyes! We named our first born son after him. Johnathan Wayne Wathen..
Sandy Merimee One legend talks about another. Btw: great first name for the bairn Sandy!
Thank you, to go back would be great!
I’ve been there twice where they filmed True Grit it’s a special and Beautiful Place
I was watching the Oscar awards the night that John Wayne won for True Grit. He was a presenter early on in the proceedings, and he concluded by saying, "If I don't see you later tonight, then I'll see you at the movies." Having enjoyed the book and looked and re-looked at Glen Campbell's performance, I say that he was great in the role. The only other person I'd even consider to play the Texan is L.Q. Jones.
I though Glen was pretty darn good in True Grit , the whole cast was .
I agree 100%.. the best movie....
For somebody who hadn't acted before, he did an amazing job!
For sure
I have to admit Glen Campbell had to grow on me watching it several times through the years. Right now, I wouldn’t change anything about the movie. Love Glen Campbell and John Wayne. That theme song, priceless!
@@genepoolbooboo it's priceless.. great song..
I wish I could have told you to your face Mr. Campbell you didn't ''look so bad'' One of my favorite movies of all time
He sure has a sense of humor!! Neat clip of him talking about the movie, made me laugh!
"If he told you the hog weighed 5 lbs...you wrapped it up." Great line off the cuff.
Glen likes to put himself down about his acting in interviews about True Grit. I think he did a good job in his role. And he certainly is nice to look at.
Diane Have you seen the picture of GC standing next to ELVIS taken in 1970? Elvis is taller and way better looking.
I watched this yesterday for the fourth time this month on The Grit Channel
Glen did a great job with singing the great Theme as well ❤
Glen you have class!
Funny guy. RIP Campbell & Wayne, you both are missed.
I have been right where True Grit was made, in and around Ridgway, Colorado. One of the most beautiful mountainous areas, surely, in the country. We painted pictures of the mountains for two weeks. Have you ever noticed that John Wayne seems to have made a point of doing his movies in beautiful places of the West like that?
Hal Bennett ... yes, but did he not get his cancer from location shoots where nuclear testing was done? Beautiful and dangerous land stolen from the natives?
I saw the area last year. Pretty as ever.
@@joaquinmisajr.1215 Who had stolen it from some other tribe, over and over and over and over......
He probably got that from John Ford, who was a wizard at shooting in beautiful locations and making them a breathtaking part of the film.
I liked the story and the movie,, one of the few movies I like from John Wayne.
Saw some of the locations they shot True Grit while living in Colorado. Ridgway, Owl Creek Pass and Last Dollar Road where the Ross ranch house stands. Loved going off-roading in the mountains.
Since we're talking about True Grit, I'd like to cite the talents of Strother Martin. Most of his roles were short, but he never failed to deliver (Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy, Up In Smoke).
He did his best, but there was no way he was gonna come out on top in those negotiations with Maddie...especially since she always kept Lawyer Daggett at the ready.
"The Finklestein shit kid! Son of a bitch!!!!!"
Also in 'Hard Times' with Bronson. Strother is one of my favorites.
Don’t forget the most favorite film of Paul Newman’s that he was ever in (true story) - “Slap Shot”.
@@danielbass2895 also in "Shenandoah" with jimmy stewart, one of my favorite movies!
"I've never acted before."
Well singing is acting, in a way, so he had a head start over most people in their first role.
Great cast. I just watched the whole movie. Kim Darby was amazing❣
Glen Campbell caught so much grief for his performance in this film but I thought his performance was just fine.
I think a lot of that came from actors who resented the hell out of a novice actor being chosen for the part over someone with more experience.
The Duke made the right choice.
I agree. Glen Campbell looked ok to me as an actor. And Duke knew his chops. It's not hard to act. Just get out there and do it. And have those guys behind the cameras make sure you can read your lines.
His performance was great and after all these years I still remember all the words to that beautiful song..
great actor, great singer,, great man
He was terrible
The family cemetery scene In the final act still fills ones heart with joy. The joy of a bang up story the not too distant past of American history and rugged beauty. Hollywood got it right with the motion picture TRUE GRIT. Glenn should be proud he was cast in one of best WESTERNS ever made.
Oh my gosh, I miss John Wayne. He was a real man who said what he thought and did what he thought was right. I loved that and I admired him.
He was also never pretentious, always grateful and infailingly kind to his fans.
It all depend on what colour your skin was, and what was your politics and religion, If you had a white Northern European background and are a Capitalist and a Christian. To him you was ok
I reckon cheating on 3 wives and sidestepping WW2 was what he thought was right then.
@@morganlewis2667 Well, I cannot argue being faithful to your spouse...but, did it ever occur to you that he tried to join the military during WW2, but he was denied? I am not saying it is a fact, but don't you find it strange that they never put him in a uniform when nearly everyone was in one at that time? I still think that he had some kind of embarrassing medical condition that kept him out and it was better for him to be labeled a coward by folks like you, than to admit that he had something physically wrong. Makes a lot more sense than just "sidestepping WW2". Maybe it will come out one day.
It had come out, he used Rockefeller who is a major owner in the filming industry to get him out of ever being conscript into the Arm Forces
Glen Campbell. In the top 10 guitarist of all time.
Agreed
True Grit, the perfect western with some of Hollywood's best. R.I.P. Glen Campbell.
Beautiful, inspiring, & incredible tribute to quality entertainment in the good ol’ USA. Hats off, gentleman.
One of the Best Westerns ever made . Gr8 story line . Love both these Movie 🎬& Singing Stars
I have followed Campbells career from the 1970's till the end. An Icon in my mind no question, his greatest song may be one of the last ones. Listen to I'M NOT GOING TO MISS YOU!
I saw True Grit when I was 6 years old in the movie theater. My grandmother took me to see it. She loved The Duke and that movie made me love the Duke too. We also loved Glen Campbell. We would love watching his Goodtime Hour. He was very popular in those days and he had a bunch of hits they would play on the radio too. He was a good looking guy to boot. We loved Glen Campbell’s performance in True Grit. I hated the part when he got killed in the movie trying to save Rooster and the girl from the snakes in the pit. I remember, my grandmother bought the Glen Campbell theme song to True Grit. That was a big hit and it was selling like hot cakes on the small 45 labels. Glen was a great guy and we loved him. I recently saw his movie with his wife and kids. My heart goes out to his family. It was sad watching the movie and I felt sad for his family. It’s a shame how old age takes us all. I have so many good memories growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s. Now a days, Glen, John Wayne and even my grandparents are all gone. But the wonderful memories stay with me of the good times I had growing up in a time when the music was really good, we had really good actors like John Wayne back then, I know people will say when we think of our childhood, we have rose colored glasses on. There were problems with the Vietnam war going on, but when your a kid, you don’t understand all that and you only have good memories of your family and your childhood. Without getting to sentimental, I would say that for me, the 70’s were a better time because the Great generation of World War 2, my grandparents were alive back then in their 50’s. They made growing up much better. Their ethics, traditions and down right guts made a great impression on me. Today, kids don’t have role models like John Wayne, the music today actually is toxic on the kids; and they don’t even realize it. They grow up confused not even clearly understanding the gender roles of either sex. A once great country that we had is slowly demoralized and is imploding from within. We have lost our way and I blame the media for that demoralization. Liberalism has systematically destroyed a once great & powerful country. Check out on You Tube, KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov warning to America. It’s true. I’m not too heavy on religion but the first thing the media and liberals try to attack is religion. After that, they chip away at everything else down to manhood all the way to breaking up the family. It takes a few generations but slowly but surely, the nucleus of the family is gone. That is the backbone of a country. They have destroyed the black families with welfare. Need I say more. Take a look at the progression from 1950 to now. Research it yourself and reach your own conclusions.
Glen brought in the unactorness, the believability , the everymanness to the movie. and he did a great job of acting. 😊
I LOVE the movie *TRUE GRIT*..........
Absolutely love Glenn Campbell as a singer as a movie actor, plus he was just a wonderful person love his music
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