Mr. Pickins was, and IS a most beloved Celebrity! He was versatile, charming, genuine, professional, and. I never heard any negatives about this American Treasure, you were fortunate to call him FRIEND!
My stepdad was a professional cowboy, both in the PRCA and the predecessor the RCA and a working ranch cowboy. He knew Slim so I met him and had the opportunity to watch him perform at many rodeos. A great guy and a real cowboy.
Love Slim Pickens...one of my all time favorites. I always got the feeling that as soon as the camera stopped rolling, he had never ending jokes to tell. What a character!
I miss Slim, I never met him but when I saw him in movies he looked for real not a phony actor and that is what captured me, may He RIP, He made this world a better place while he existed and still do!
Got to spend a half day with Slim and Ben Johnson horseback in '75 in Columbia, Ca. Getting ready for the Bicentennial Wagon Train. I'm here to tell you, them old boys could RIDE.
We used to see Slim in Columbia CA. when he came to the P.O. He was just like in the movies very friendly to everyone all ways smiling and joking.Real deal cowboy with a hat!
@@MrTelewill There was that father/son duo used to ride in and get hammered at the St. Charles and/or the Jack Douglas. I think they were 86'd from the hotel bar. The kid rode a black and white paint horse. I left CA in '91, worked with the kid at Sonora Liquors in '78-79, thereabouts. To this day I miss the Mother Lode. Old movies shot in Columbia, LHOTP, Duckwall Mountain, Red Hills, always make me homesick. "Law of the Land" is one filmed in Columbia. Find it here on TH-cam. I was in it. Maybe you were, too...I'm the guy horseback, long blond hair, bowler hat (hence the handle).
So glad you posted this. Now it's out there for everyone to see. Slim was always a favorite of mine. Every time I see a clip of him I can't help but hearing a Blazing Saddles clip in my head "What in the wide wide world of sports is a goin on here?" Class act that Mr Pickens. I sure miss the old school actors..
@frank bennett Andy Devine did a marvelous performance in John Wayne’s “Islands in the Sky as a DC3 (C47) Pilot. Along with James Arness and other fine cast members An excellent film
What a great guy. Man he could tell some stories. I lived down the road from Gerald and Pat Roberts for many years. I got to meet many of the old cowboys.
@@rgfrw "Shoot, a fella could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with this"--referring to the survival kit (redubbed from "weekend in Dallas" after President Kennedy's death)
Thank you, Slim Pickens one of my favorite actors ever. Was a natural character and made all the movies better...glad he was your friend....great rodeo act and film
I really liked Slim. He was a sharp fella. Down to earth, guy next door. Would have loved to go hunting or fishing with him. Bless his old pea picking heart!!
I met Slim and his daughter (Daryle Ann) when she was tasked to chauffeur me around a Monty Montana starring rodeo, somewhere up in North/North Central California. Slim was exactly "Slim" in person, or on camera, and his daughter stunningly beautiful and a superlative horsewoman and hostess to boot:) Clearly a "class act" family.
Most of my childhood I have watched Slim in Western movies He was a great actor and had good personality. He gave us lots of entertainment and enjoyment Thank you Slim.
Thank you for posting this--- Never thought I'd see the great ol' cowboy in English Gear! Am now certain the bomb on the right in "Dr Strangelove" that was inscribed "Dear John" was a shoutout to Slim's beloved Appy.
Just watched this vid again...It's really cute and very funny-- you were pretty sharp with that Bell and Howell! Thank you for posting this jewel. I've said it before-- Slim was -- and is-- an American Treasure! Thanks, @@@oldclapperboard
Thanks for this. After watching it I can see where he got the name "Slim". His waist was as slim as they come. He's unique. I know I'll never see a more authentic trail dust example of the rodeo bronc ridin' life. I get emotional because America has changed and will never produce any more Slims.
They said that in Blazing Saddles, he set himself up in his OWN trailer on location, and basically camped out, while everybody else went back to town at the end of the day.
Great to see this, thanks. Even without the info, might even have recognised him, Pickens having that really characteristic way of sort-of heaving himself around. Great clown, great actor.
Slim Pickens was a neighbor of mine. the location was at "Devonshire Downs" corner of Devonshire and Zelzah in Northridge Ca. now the site of CSU Northridge and Medtronic. I went to many events there a a kid. I particular remember the flat track motorcycle racing where my older brother competed.
Fabulous, I have seen a cartoon version of this routine but had no idea of it's origins. Many of us aging, wanna be cowboys have only discovered the depths of Slim Pickens' character after his death. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love it. My father cotton Farmer USAC midgets and sprint car driver, his best friend growing up in LAKE WORTH TX. was the famous trick roper gene McLaughlin. If I remember right he toured with a horse that could ice skate. 🤠👍🏎
A natural on screen and his voice was maybe the most unique I have ever heard. The parts I have seen him play in movies could not have been done the same way by anybody else.
Thanks. Very entertaining, and gave useful insight into the man including his abilities with horses. Remember seeing an old Western where he and his partners were about to ride against another group. It wasn't done in an overt manner but just before the ride he casually put a handful of rifle cartridges in his mouth. And during the ride at full gallop he easily reloaded his carbine and kept firing. He of course was riding on his stirrups using his legs as shock absorbers to steady his aim. (The only actor in the sequence who was.) Slim may have been a character but he was also a very 'real', intelligent and accomplished guy with the right stuff.
Smart well trained horse and a great actor. Thanks for the film young Jay. A side of Slim that I've never seen or should I say most people never saw. I'm a 62 year old movie/ T.V. fanatic. When I was ten and there was only four channels, I could tell you what was on television at any time even after my bed time, seven days a week. Now I need the T.V. guide because of streaming and such.
I knew they used to have the County Fair at Devonshire Downs in the San Fernando Valley; this is before my time. Now they hardly have any of that stuff going on in the Valley. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד
I remember reading Slim was a cowboy before he became an actor. Over the years I recall his appearances on the big screen and TV. Hawaii Five 0: "One Big, Happy Family" "The Swarm" as Judd Hawkins.
Slim Pickens was always a treat to watch! Enjoyable actor, so funny on screen and a great horseman! Is that a Stinson I see in the background towards the end of the video???
Liked Slim Pickens in everything he did. BUT, his best performance to me was in the movie 1941, when his name was “Hollis Wood” and he was a prisoner on board a Japanese Submarine with Toshiro Mifune as the submarine captain. Slims’ performance should have won him an Oscar. th-cam.com/video/RmLAA2r4DlA/w-d-xo.html
Slim Pickins was arguably the greatest of the western character actors of all time! Not just a funny guy but the complete package. ! My favorite!!
Mr. Pickins was, and IS a most beloved Celebrity! He was versatile, charming, genuine, professional, and. I never heard any negatives about this American Treasure, you were fortunate to call him FRIEND!
I had the pleasure of meeting Slim at the Buffalo Bill cody museum in the early 80’s , a true gentleman
My stepdad was a professional cowboy, both in the PRCA and the predecessor the RCA and a working ranch cowboy. He knew Slim so I met him and had the opportunity to watch him perform at many rodeos. A great guy and a real cowboy.
Met slim in reno once. Awesome man to talk to! Gracious and funny as can be!
I remember Slim from 50s and 60s, and never knew this fascinating fact about him. I bet the little AND big kids enjoyed seeing him do this.
Love Slim Pickens...one of my all time favorites. I always got the feeling that as soon as the camera stopped rolling, he had never ending jokes to tell. What a character!
I miss Slim, I never met him but when I saw him in movies he looked for real not a phony actor and that is what captured me, may He RIP, He made this world a better place while he existed and still do!
I always liked Slim Pickens. You knew he was a special character the moment he stepped into view. He made the world a better place!
Yes! Todays Hollywood/TV is the arm pit of satan. Quite refreshing to see this video.
Loved all his movies especially Honeysuckle Rose with Willie Nelson and Pat Garret and Billy the Kid with Kris Kristofferson.👍🏼🙂
Got to spend a half day with Slim and Ben Johnson horseback in '75 in Columbia, Ca. Getting ready for the Bicentennial Wagon Train. I'm here to tell you, them old boys could RIDE.
We used to see Slim in Columbia CA. when he came to the P.O. He was just like in the movies very friendly to everyone all ways smiling and joking.Real deal cowboy with a hat!
@@MrTelewill There was that father/son duo used to ride in and get hammered at the St. Charles and/or the Jack Douglas. I think they were 86'd from the hotel bar. The kid rode a black and white paint horse. I left CA in '91, worked with the kid at Sonora Liquors in '78-79, thereabouts. To this day I miss the Mother Lode. Old movies shot in Columbia, LHOTP, Duckwall Mountain, Red Hills, always make me homesick.
"Law of the Land" is one filmed in Columbia. Find it here on TH-cam.
I was in it. Maybe you were, too...I'm the guy horseback, long blond hair, bowler hat (hence the handle).
Slim Pickens was one of my all time favorite actors!
Love Slim Pickens. Great home movies. A real joy to watch
So glad you posted this. Now it's out there for everyone to see. Slim was always a favorite of mine. Every time I see a clip of him I can't help but hearing a Blazing Saddles clip in my head "What in the wide wide world of sports is a goin on here?" Class act that Mr Pickens. I sure miss the old school actors..
Can still be if they?
When I was a child , Slim Pickens was one of the few actors that caught my attention when watching TV , movies etc.
another actor was Andy Devine.
They seemed kind of similar in many ways. Both were great character actors.
@frank bennett I remember. 70 years old here!
Another, for me, was Walter Brennen. I liked the character actors better than the leads.
@frank bennett
Andy Devine did a marvelous performance in John Wayne’s
“Islands in the Sky as a DC3 (C47)
Pilot. Along with James Arness and other fine cast members
An excellent film
Andy Devine is a distant relative of mine. I think he was my dad's second cousin.
What a great guy. Man he could tell some stories. I lived down the road from Gerald and Pat Roberts for many years. I got to meet many of the old cowboys.
Worth the time spent watching.
Slim Pickens was quite a character (Dear John, too).
Riding that atomic bomb in Dr STRANGELOVE has got be one of the most epic scenes of all time....
"Toe to toe with the Ruskies" as he pulls of his helmet and puts on his cowboy hat!
A lot of movie critics agree with you.
@@rgfrw "Shoot, a fella could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with this"--referring to the survival kit (redubbed from "weekend in Dallas" after President Kennedy's death)
Yeeeeeee hawwwwwww
Whenever we hear the name, Slim Pickins, that’s the first thing we think about…EPIC!
Cutter & Ms C
Thank you, Slim Pickens one of my favorite actors ever. Was a natural character and made all the movies better...glad he was your friend....great rodeo act and film
Great character actor and, I think, loved by all. Cheers from Australia.
My goodness, who doesn't love ol' Slim! Great in every role I've seen him in. Thank you sir!
Slim, was in soooo many movies, too many to remember
Probably hundreds.🐎🎩
Knocking on Heaven's Door being played as Slim's character slowly dies in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid , a wonderful piece of filming.
I really liked Slim. He was a sharp fella. Down to earth, guy next door. Would have loved to go hunting or fishing with him. Bless his old pea picking heart!!
I met Slim and his daughter (Daryle Ann) when she was tasked to chauffeur me around a Monty Montana starring rodeo, somewhere up in North/North Central California. Slim was exactly "Slim" in person, or on camera, and his daughter stunningly beautiful and a superlative horsewoman and hostess to boot:) Clearly a "class act" family.
Best Hollywood name ever..loved him in Blazing Saddles
Most of my childhood I have watched Slim in Western movies
He was a great actor and had good personality.
He gave us lots of entertainment and enjoyment
Thank you Slim.
Slim Pickins will always be a treasure
Thank you for posting this--- Never thought I'd see the great ol' cowboy in English Gear! Am now certain the bomb on the right in "Dr Strangelove" that was inscribed "Dear John" was a shoutout to Slim's beloved Appy.
Tx for your comment Amy. True about Dear John.
Just watched this vid again...It's really cute and very funny-- you were pretty sharp with that Bell and Howell! Thank you for posting this jewel. I've said it before-- Slim was -- and is-- an American Treasure! Thanks, @@@oldclapperboard
That is a great insight.
Thank you Slim, Always a fan .
"What In The Wide World Of Sports Is Going On Here?"
That is priceless footage , I had no idea Slim Pickens was actually a real cowboy .
I wouldn't have thought it possible to appreciate Slim Pickens any more than I did - I was wrong. Thanks for sharing.
I worked with horses a little bit. That horse was in tune and very much part of that act. Nice.
I think the horse was having as much fun as Slim was!
Beautiful times in the ole USA. Thanks for sharing this clip!
Wonderful !! Thank you so much !!!
Our pleasure!
Thanks for this. After watching it I can see where he got the name "Slim". His waist was as slim as they come. He's unique. I know I'll never see a more authentic trail dust example of the rodeo bronc ridin' life. I get emotional because America has changed and will never produce any more Slims.
I always loved the parts Slim played in the movies.
They said that in Blazing Saddles, he set himself up in his OWN trailer on location, and basically camped out, while everybody else went back to town at the end of the day.
Wish I could have been there and enjoyed the sunset with him, he was the true cowboy.
@@mike62mcmanus Can understand that. So do I
Based.
That is simply awesome
Great to see this, thanks. Even without the info, might even have recognised him, Pickens having that really characteristic way of sort-of heaving himself around. Great clown, great actor.
That was pretty awesome!
Years ago I met Slim Pickens at a gas station in Orangevale Ca. In the 70s.
1941...his best role yet!
That is great, thak you for sharing.
Fantastic, thanks for posting
Looks like a great routine! Thanks
I have known Pickens was a rodeo clown but this is the first time I've seen an act of his. He always made the movies he was in better.
He was also a bronc rider.
Wow. Thanks so much for sharing this.
That’s great! I hope you have more footage like that
I recall him the most as the sheriff in The Howling. I think that was one of his final films before passing on.....R.I.P. Slim Pickens😂
He was fantastic in Blazing Saddles!
This man "Slim" made me a heart felt from from day one.
A rare breed of man.
Man I bet he was a good feller...... love them ole cowboy movies......
Slim Pickens was a neighbor of mine. the location was at "Devonshire Downs" corner of Devonshire and Zelzah in Northridge Ca. now the site of CSU Northridge and Medtronic. I went to many events there a a kid. I particular remember the flat track motorcycle racing where my older brother competed.
I think you boys had enough of them beans! My favorite line from Blazing Saddles.
Maybe the Greatest Cowboy Who Ever Lived. .... but FOR SURE "Slim PIckens" is THE COOLEST NAME anyone ever had!
My favorite all time scene of Slim, when he is captured in the movie 1941😂😄😂
What a great picture
Fabulous, I have seen a cartoon version of this routine but had no idea of it's origins. Many of us aging, wanna be cowboys have only discovered the depths of Slim Pickens' character after his death. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for your time and have a great day
Thanks, you too!
Thank you for posting. Hollis Wood, what a good and funny actor.
Priceless.
Nice ! And Slim Pickens is still a favorite of mine.
Love it. My father cotton Farmer USAC midgets and sprint car driver, his best friend growing up in LAKE WORTH TX. was the famous trick roper gene McLaughlin. If I remember right he toured with a horse that could ice skate. 🤠👍🏎
Slim Pickens was quite a character. He was great in Dr. Strangelove.
A natural on screen and his voice was maybe the most unique I have ever heard. The parts I have seen him play in movies could not have been done the same way by anybody else.
Slim riding the A bomb like a bronc is one of the great movie scenes. We'll come again , don' know how.......etc. lol
This was awesome! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks. Very entertaining, and gave useful insight into the man including his abilities with horses. Remember seeing an old Western where he and his partners were about to ride against another group. It wasn't done in an overt manner but just before the ride he casually put a handful of rifle cartridges in his mouth. And during the ride at full gallop he easily reloaded his carbine and kept firing. He of course was riding on his stirrups using his legs as shock absorbers to steady his aim. (The only actor in the sequence who was.) Slim may have been a character but he was also a very 'real', intelligent and accomplished guy with the right stuff.
At this altitude, they might harpoon us, but they for dang sure ain't gonna pick us up on no radar!
-- Major "King" Kong
Out of all of his movies he played in, i especially like the role he played at the end of the "The Get away" .
yes
How fortunate a child you were
Smart well trained horse and a great actor. Thanks for the film young Jay. A side of Slim that I've never seen or should I say most people never saw. I'm a 62 year old movie/ T.V. fanatic. When I was ten and there was only four channels, I could tell you what was on television at any time even after my bed time, seven days a week. Now I need the T.V. guide because of streaming and such.
I knew they used to have the County Fair at Devonshire Downs in the San Fernando Valley; this is before my time. Now they hardly have any of that stuff going on in the Valley.
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.
בס'ד
Wow that was incredible! 👏🏼🥰
Yah gotta love Slim Pickens !
PRETTY COOL THAT YOU HAVE THESE. THANKS FOR SHARING. HE SURE WAS FUNNY!!
Thanks! This was great!
Glad you liked it!
What a great guy.
Thank u for sharing 😎😁
My pleasure
Adorable!
I remember reading Slim was a cowboy before he became an actor. Over the years I recall his appearances on the big screen and TV. Hawaii Five 0: "One Big, Happy Family" "The Swarm" as Judd Hawkins.
You can't get much more stretched as an actor than playing the patriarch of a serial killing brood.
I liked his unctuous character in One-Eyed Jacks.
Slim Pickens had a brother who’s name was, Easy Pickens.
Both were stage names of course.
His great line in Blazing Saddles in a cameo: "Piss on you, I'm working for Mel Brooks!"
Slim Pickens was always a treat to watch! Enjoyable actor, so funny on screen and a great horseman! Is that a Stinson I see in the background towards the end of the video???
Down right Awesome!
Love this!
Back when he was slim,lol. Good home movie.
A good horse that one
I thinks that's the horse from The Big Country. Same act with Gregory Peck as the rider.
The both were stars but who was the bigger star? Slim or the horse? I’m taking the horse on this one.
What a treasure
Hot damn! Hot diggity damn!
Very cool.
✌️👊
Liked Slim Pickens in everything he did. BUT, his best performance to me was in the movie 1941, when his name was “Hollis Wood” and he was a prisoner on board a Japanese Submarine with Toshiro Mifune as the submarine captain. Slims’ performance should have won him an Oscar.
th-cam.com/video/RmLAA2r4DlA/w-d-xo.html
Sure looks like northridge/west hills area.
Thank you. What was Slim Pickens' real name?