He was one of nicest guys you would meet . we got used to seeing him around Conyngham especially on Sundays during the flea market at the bowling alley . You almost forgot who he really was in fact 1 time while i was in the boy scouts in the 80's he let us camp for the weekend on his farm . This man was a genuine good soul.
Holly Palance was two years behind me at Beverly Hills High and in my best friend's class. Jack would always come to school events and was the nicest, most gentle man and very loving father. I have nothing but admiration for him on all counts.
That's cool. Did his daughter Brook go there too? Brook is the one married to Michael Wilding, Liz Taylor's son. THEIR son Tarquin looks like a mix of JP & ET. He's very handsome.
@@trawlins396 Yes, she did. But, I graduated two years before Holly and before Brooke and Cody even went there. Jack bought another house in BH after he and the family returned from Switzerland. You had to live in BH in order to attend the schools, and their school system was one of the best in the country, at least at that time. And, yes, Tarquin is a handsome lad. 🙂
@@trawlins396 Well, as I said, I didn't know all his kids and didn't "hang out" with Holly either. She was a nice girl, as were most all of them, and none of the "movie kids" were stuck up, believe it or not (although there were a number of kids from really rich BH families that were). So, other than the occasional jerk and a few "cliques," which you find in any school and any location, everyone was very nice. Of course, this was a different era. We had a dress code and were raised with a code of "mind your manners" that went along with it. That was the society we were in then. If you acted like an ass in public, it didn't go well for you... unlike today where the bigger the ass you make of yourself the higher your social media subscriber numbers raise. (sigh)
Met the man once out of the blue at a restaurant I was managing. He was travelling for Kansas City to St. Louis and stopped with his manager for dinner. He was very gracious and met all of his fans and gave autographs to all that wanted them. When he paid for his dinner I apologized for the customers and employees bothering him. He told me "Son I never turn away a fan, they are the reason I have gotten to where I am today." he was most cordial and gracious in his attitude and in his demeanour. RIP Mr. Palance you will always be remembered.
I couldnt wait to watch Jack Palance in City Slickers! He was an awesome actor throughout the years. My co-worker and friend actually knew Mr. Palance as a neighbor and said he was a very nice man. Rest in Peace Mr. Palance.
This is the second time I've watched this video thanks to Jerry skinner. Jack Palance whose last name was always pronounced two different ways, what's an exceedingly good actor and I think was a superstar. He exuded masculinity, assurance and sincerity. He was one of my all-time favorites. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but will look forward to it in the great beyond! I know I'm rambling on but this was a very unusual special guy! God bless all who read this.❤❤❤
You have such a pleasant voice, I have chronic pain and often can't sleep, so you are my favorite persons to listen to! Thank you for all your wonderful videos, you do a great job and cover so many interesting people!!
I have always loved and admired Mr. palance!But after watching this video I have a whole lot more admiration for him because of the stance he took against Soviet union and the love for his motherland❤️ Rest In Peace.
While visiting Ocean Shores in Washington State, I was walking down the beach early one morning when I noticed someone walking towards me with two large dogs. As we got closer, I realized that it was Jack Palance. I couldn’t believe it. We stoped and spoke for a while and he asked if I would like to watch some movie scenes he was doing further down the beach. What an amazing morning and what a truly gracious and like able man. I learned a lot about what the film crew did to put scenes together and was surprised that Jack was directing the film. I was a 16 year and boy at the time and will never forget the wonderful opportunity to meet and spend time with one of my favorite actors. Thank you Jack. You will always be fondly remembered. 17:1117:11
Good evening Jerry😊 I am an italian lady and i adore listen to your voice because the sound of it gives me a sort of peace and quietness......you are so gentle and relaxed in eplaining life of celebrities......and you transmit "pathos"! Ciao from Milano Italia❤
Really your so right. I think it's a shame to have blinders on. I listen to music as I joke from Lawrence Welk to Ozzy Osborne and beyond. Same goes for movies "Oxbow incident" to " A I."
Some people love to make other people sad by doing or saying negative things. Usually they are young adults that live in the basement of their mommy and daddy's house. Real losers.
i met him in a cafe in Switzerland in 19 60 what struck me then and i will never forget it was a super gentle person he was... a gentle giant. quietly spoken and so friendly. i still have his autograph . Thank you for this super tribute to a great man.
One of my fav actors of all time That face Is undeniable…….his voice made your hairs stand up….. His eyes penetrated your very soul…..this man was the baddest of them all 🔥💯❤️ wonderful actor and gentlemen
Nobody liked working with him. He was goofy. I am being kind, because he was an incredible actor, but you would be hard pressed to find anyone that says great things about him.!
So, those who denigrate decency, what say you when you have to give an account for *your* life before the God of creation? Hmmm you might be wishing you had been a “bumpkin” too..
I was going to say something about jack palance , But wont bother, you summed it up better than I ever could , Well done mate, Great work from jerry as usual .
@@peanut25john You know, I'm not sure if Jerry knows just how appreciated and good he is. Also Go to Hollywood Graveyard, The Guys name is Arthur Dark. He shows Famous Cemeteries and Always a little background on the people . Mr. Skinner gives a lot more info .
Very nicely done tribute to Jack. I didn’t know he was from Pennsylvania, my grandfather was a coal miner in Pennsylvania too. I knew him from his cowboy movies but I really fell in love with his acting performance as Dracula, it was superb! May he Rest In Peace.
Jack Palance did a movie in the 80's in which he said he loved and played himself as a character... "Bagdad Cafe", truly a charming well done story about podunk town in the Western desert, and the eccentric characters who lived there. Palance fits in perfectly in this ensemble masterpiece.
My mother went to college with him in the 1940s. Even then she said he had this Presence about him and that he was going to go far in Acting. Respects. RH DDS
Andrew Patten I agree. I could never understand why my step-father hated the Russians so much. He since passed many years ago. I read up on the Ukrainian Holodomor and what was done to starve those people. He mentioned that "they killed his first wife and child." I would hate too. Jack made his point like a gentleman and left the room.
From 1945 to 1950, my father spent 5 years in a Stalinist coal mine in eastern Ukraine, 75% of the men died. Stalin was still alive when I was born in 1952.
@@MsFutureguy I am sorry. I read the book I believe it was written by Andrew Sozyhnizan (I know I am incorrect on the spelling, I believe called The Gulags. What a horrible place to be.
Mr. Skinner ,you do a great job in all your presentation's of people passing ,and their lives living ,and troubles and tribulation of the individual's and their family, and friend's .Thank you !Sir!
He always did a really good job at playing a bad guy . Wonderful to hear he was so proud of his heritage, a man of honor . These day most "STAR'S " sell their soul's for any award or recognition. Well done as usual Mr. Skinner thank you .
Awww another great gentleman of the films. RIP Jack. Thank you Jerry yet again for another truly brilliant bit of story telling. Big Hugs, stay safe. xxx
Very touching tribute to one of my favourite actors. His voice had a pull for me and I just loved him. He played the bad guy so brilliantly and yet he was one of the nicest persons you would ever want to meet by all accounts. I watched every episode of Ripley's Believe It Or Not when I was growing up. Thank you for sharing this video and I will be sharing it for my friends to enjoy as well.
I greatly admired Jack Palance as an actor and a real-life human being. Several people have mentioned his film called "Attack." This war movie about a small infantry unit during WWII's Battle of the Bulge is one of my favorite films. I've always marveled at the roles played by both Jack Palance and Eddie Albert. They were superb, playing characters totally the opposite of the roles and characters they generally played during their long careers. For once, Palance was the hero/protagonist, tough and gritty, but really a truly principled and honest man, committed to welfare of his fellow soldiers, and to the ideals that he needs to honor as an American, fighting against the Nazi bad guys. Albert also played the reverse of his usual "good guy" persona; you know, the Green Acres "swell feller" that was predictably the type-cast character role he always seemed to get. Instead, Albert excelled in his portrayal of a cowardly, untrustworthy, disloyal, slimy, evil opportunist, mainly out to make sure of his own survival, committed only to keeping himself safe while betraying any and all of the members of the unit. Both men did a superb job of bringing their characters to life. Without spoiling the story, the ending grinds to the inevitable crisis and climax. At the end, you are totally blown away by the results these two characters bring about, in stark contrast to their usual roles. It's a gripping war story, so if you get a chance to see Attack, be sure to do so. Both actors are superb, and it's a fine film.
As always Jerry Skinner~Well done on bringing our long time heroes back to the lime light. I love and admire your respect for the stars who have left us. I grew up watching this great man on a lot of Westerns in the late 50's and early 60's. Thank you for taking a 70 year old woman down memory lane.
Kally Anderson, I get the impression from his work that he was/is a good man as you have said! One of my all time favorite actors and now I learn of his humble beginning as well as struggle through his earlier years. All of this came to mold him into the great man he became. His being true to his heritage so publicly is testament to the character of the man. Tragic him loosing his son at a young age! Thank you Jerry Skinner for another excellent biography of our actors life and history. Cheers from John, Australia.
A doctor friend of mine of Ukrainian heritage had an aunt married to Jack. He would come to their family reunions. My friend has his picture with Jack at a reunion.
My favorite TH-cam channel hands down........I could listen to Jerry give history lessons everyday all day........somehow he takes me back in time like I was really there as these peoples lives were playing out.
Yep, it was on LIVE before they started using a 4 second delay to cut out censored things said, and as Jack jumped down to do the 1 arm push ups, I heard him say " I c*** Bigger than Billy Crystal" Music, CUT, Commercial. And I started laughing my a** off. Ahh the good old days ! Billy Crystal was Hosting the show that night.
My parents too came from eastern Europe...pride in our heritage has always been important. People should never forget the fortitude and courage our parents and grandparents were born with and past on to us. God bless freedom loving people across the world.
@@hankaustin7091 How about Charles Bronson. He also falls into the same category as Jack Palance. A hell of a awesome wonderful actor, a bad ass in several movies. A caring loving man. Plus there are many more like those two. Unfortunately they are all gone now.
No one could have played the Jack Wilson character in the iconic western "Shane" the way Palance did it! About twelve lines of text, the rest body language - so frightening, that even the dogs would crawl away whimpering. A perfect "bad guy" if ever there was one. But also so much more...
Both Jack and Charles Bronson were born into coal mining Ukrainian in PA, and escaped poverty and became famous through sheer hard work and talent. RIP Jack and Charlie!
Connie Crawford A lot of the actors and actresses of the golden yrs of Hollywood came from Pennsylvania,today we have nothing but fake hollyweird people with zero talent.I wish them place would just shut down.
One of my all time favorite actors. A real man's man! So sad about his son getting cancer and dying so young. And his daughters, WOW!!! Those two women sure did get the good looks on the family! RIP Sir!!!
Jerry Skinner...thank you so much for your wonderful stories on these great actors. They were so unlike the actirs of today....they all seemed to come from humble beginnings and this made them of good value...not spoiled as many of the selfish individuals running hollywood at the moment.
What a story!! Jack was a real movie great, right up with the best, and had a tough life to get there. Great strength and powerful, he was what a real tough actor cold ever be. One of my favorite actors of all time. R.I.P. Jack Palance, you really entertained millions and millions THANK YOU!!!!
Jerry , absolutely adore your videos and your voice fits them perfectly. Always liked Jack . These videos help us to never forget these incredible people. Thank you
Thank you, Jerry. It is always a treat when you release a new video. I have watched most of them 2-3 times. Listening to your voice is like being with family and gives a warm feeling that is very relaxing. Wishing you and yours well.
I really enjoyed that, Jerry. A beautiful and informative tribute to a great and enduring film icon. I can remember watching Jack in Westerns when I was a boy. He had great presence and wonderful timing. He may have played a lot of villains in his great career, but that smile of his could really light up the screen. He'll never be forgotten.
I loved his voice he had such a way of drawing you into what you were watching just like you Jerry. Wish I could give you a zillion thumbs up on all your videos.
Another stellar performance-Jerry. I really enjoyed it as Jack was always one of my favorites and really enjoyed him in the all star cast of The Professionals playing Raza the bandit o.
Jon Lovitz and Daniel Stern (City Slickers 2) both held Jack Palance in very high regard and refered to him as a Renaissance Man. They talked about how though in his 70s he was in great shape and as strong as an ox, a man's man as they use to say but they also mentioned his soft artistic side where he was eager to do the scene right and they got to have a look at his poetry. Jon Lovitz was quite enamoured by the whole thing and was very knowledgeable when it came to all the famous old westerns that were filmed in the area. By the way Jerry, Billy Crystal does all his riding stunts in the movie and is an excellent horseman.
Thanks for another great tribute Jerry to a Great American, FWIW while living near Tehahchapi CA we would see Jack and his posse on horse back with rifles it was the real Wild West. We even had the Rifleman Chuck Conners shooting machine guns on New Years Eve. IIRC Jack owned a several thousand acre ranch between Cummings and Bear Valley Springs in the 90s. Keep 'em coming Jerry.
That was beautiful n so interesting about Jack i also loved watching him. I am part Hungarian, well half, n i was deeply touched by the integrity of Mr. Palance . Thank you so much!
I love your video's. As an old fart myself many of these people were part of my childhood. Jack was the real deal, a class act if you will. I remember the one handed push ups, it came out of nowhere.
He was one of nicest guys you would meet . we got used to seeing him around Conyngham especially on Sundays during the flea market at the bowling alley . You almost forgot who he really was in fact 1 time while i was in the boy scouts in the 80's he let us camp for the weekend on his farm . This man was a genuine good soul.
I miss him, indeed...
He was cool
He was 😎 cool, like me.
Holly Palance was two years behind me at Beverly Hills High and in my best friend's class. Jack would always come to school events and was the nicest, most gentle man and very loving father. I have nothing but admiration for him on all counts.
That's cool. Did his daughter Brook go there too? Brook is the one married to Michael Wilding, Liz Taylor's son. THEIR son Tarquin looks like a mix of JP & ET. He's very handsome.
@@trawlins396 Yes, she did. But, I graduated two years before Holly and before Brooke and Cody even went there.
Jack bought another house in BH after he and the family returned from Switzerland. You had to live in BH in order to attend the schools, and their school system was one of the best in the country, at least at that time.
And, yes, Tarquin is a handsome lad. 🙂
@@WildWestGal were his kids as nice as he was? I always assume kids at BHH would be snobby.
@@trawlins396 Well, as I said, I didn't know all his kids and didn't "hang out" with Holly either. She was a nice girl, as were most all of them, and none of the "movie kids" were stuck up, believe it or not (although there were a number of kids from really rich BH families that were).
So, other than the occasional jerk and a few "cliques," which you find in any school and any location, everyone was very nice. Of course, this was a different era. We had a dress code and were raised with a code of "mind your manners" that went along with it. That was the society we were in then. If you acted like an ass in public, it didn't go well for you... unlike today where the bigger the ass you make of yourself the higher your social media subscriber numbers raise. (sigh)
Met the man once out of the blue at a restaurant I was managing. He was travelling for Kansas City to St. Louis and stopped with his manager for dinner. He was very gracious and met all of his fans and gave autographs to all that wanted them. When he paid for his dinner I apologized for the customers and employees bothering him. He told me "Son I never turn away a fan, they are the reason I have gotten to where I am today." he was most cordial and gracious in his attitude and in his demeanour. RIP Mr. Palance you will always be remembered.
Uncle Jack was always good to me as a kid. RIP uncle Jack.
Believe it, Or not... ✌😎
I'm so glad that his dad lived to see Jack become a star. JP was a favorite of mine. Thanks, Jerry. You always hit it out of the park.
The epitome of (Cool), that was a "good ole Boy"...
I couldnt wait to watch Jack Palance in City Slickers! He was an awesome actor throughout the years. My co-worker and friend actually knew Mr. Palance as a neighbor and said he was a very nice man. Rest in Peace Mr. Palance.
This is the second time I've watched this video thanks to Jerry skinner. Jack Palance whose last name was always pronounced two different ways, what's an exceedingly good actor and I think was a superstar. He exuded masculinity, assurance and sincerity. He was one of my all-time favorites. I never had the pleasure of meeting him but will look forward to it in the great beyond! I know I'm rambling on but this was a very unusual special guy! God bless all who read this.❤❤❤
Jack was the Real Deal one of my Favorite Actors. One Arm push-ups in his 70's unreal, he is a true bad ass.
You have such a pleasant voice, I have chronic pain and often can't sleep, so you are my favorite persons to listen to! Thank you for all your wonderful videos, you do a great job and cover so many interesting people!!
Thank you So much Violet, you are very kind my dear. Jerry
I have always loved and admired Mr. palance!But after watching this video I have a whole lot more admiration for him because of the stance he took against Soviet union and the love for his motherland❤️
Rest In Peace.
While visiting Ocean Shores in Washington State, I was walking down the beach early one morning when I noticed someone walking towards me with two large dogs. As we got closer, I realized that it was Jack Palance. I couldn’t believe it. We stoped and spoke for a while and he asked if I would like to watch some movie scenes he was doing further down the beach. What an amazing morning and what a truly gracious and like able man. I learned a lot about what the film crew did to put scenes together and was surprised that Jack was directing the film. I was a 16 year and boy at the time and will never forget the wonderful opportunity to meet and spend time with one of my favorite actors. Thank you Jack. You will always be fondly remembered. 17:11 17:11
I like how Jerry points out that his father lived long enough to see his son succeed, I think that really means a lot to a father.
Good evening Jerry😊 I am an italian lady and i adore listen to your voice because the sound of it gives me a sort of peace and quietness......you are so gentle and relaxed in eplaining life of celebrities......and you transmit "pathos"! Ciao from Milano Italia❤
Thank you very much Angiuledda. Jerry
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I'll never understand why anyone would give Jerry's videos a thumbs down. Another gem documentary, Jerry!!
Really your so right. I think it's a shame to have blinders on. I listen to music as I joke from Lawrence Welk to Ozzy Osborne and beyond. Same goes for movies "Oxbow incident" to " A I."
I totally agree with you, Rene. (couldn't find the e acute - apologies)
Some people love to make other people sad by doing or saying negative things. Usually they are young adults that live in the basement of their mommy and daddy's house. Real losers.
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Jack Palance had a menacing look that made him a star. What a career ! Thank you for posting.
Thanks for keeping our heroes alive Jerry!
never thought i would cry over jack palance until now
Man Jack was a man's, man. I still remember him doing one arm push ups. He was such a great actor.
Such a very good actor
YES, WHILE SAYING SELF CONFIDENCE IS SEXY. I ALWAYS HAD TO ANSWER YES JACK IT IS. The last of the Renaissance men. A poet, a painter, an actor.
Me encanta saber de sus peliculas , por favor pongan subtitulos
i met him in a cafe in Switzerland in 19 60 what struck me then and i will never forget it was a super gentle person he was... a gentle giant. quietly spoken and so friendly. i still have his autograph . Thank you for this super tribute to a great man.
I knew Jack back in the 70's and you are so right with your comment. He was a very gentle man and very friendly.
Wow how lovely, keep your autograph a happy memory 🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That's 19 n 6o 😄
What a great memory, one of my favourite actors
One of my fav actors of all time
That face Is undeniable…….his voice made your hairs stand up…..
His eyes penetrated your very soul…..this man was the baddest of them all
🔥💯❤️ wonderful actor and gentlemen
That menacing look was the result of the facial surgery he received from that F Bomber jet crash during his war training
What a charismatic man. In a great 1987 movie called Bagdad Cafe. Thanks you for the doco. Cheers from NZ.
😢He was very blessed that his father got to see him in the great movies he did
Thank you again, Jerry. ♥️
Another wonderful portrait. Thank you!
Actors like this, who have lived decently, are almost all gone now.
I Love all the older actor's they brought Love , decency,they taught us the public how to behave towards others, I am grateful for that.Thank Yóú!!!!
Nobody liked working with him. He was goofy. I am being kind, because he was an incredible actor, but you would be hard pressed to find anyone that says great things about him.!
So, those who denigrate decency, what say you when you have to give an account for *your* life before the God of creation? Hmmm you might be wishing you had been a “bumpkin” too..
@Nobby Barnes No, he/she really isn't ignorant.
Back in the day, there were real actors nit wanna bes
Another incredible story told like no one else can. Jerry, well done Sir.💎
Thank You Mr. Skinner. Jack Palance was very underrated. He is one of my favorite and respected actors.
Jack WAS the man. He remembered his roots which is wonderful. Great in Shane. Wow. Real dude. Real man.
A low down lying Yankee.Classic.
- Indeed , no Wester gunslinger was ever as evil as Jack Palance portrait Wilson in 'Shane' !
Jack Palance, A TRUE American Icon that Loved His Country and Where His Family came from, Ukraine.
A Man's Man.
He was a great American and a true gentleman.
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The Word Gentleman is used so often , But I agree wholeheartedly.
In this case Gentleman is the Perfect 1 word description.
I was going to say something about jack palance , But wont bother, you summed it up better than I ever could ,
Well done mate, Great work from jerry as usual .
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You know, I'm not sure if Jerry knows just how appreciated and good he is. Also Go to Hollywood Graveyard, The Guys name is Arthur Dark.
He shows Famous Cemeteries and Always a little background on the people .
Mr. Skinner gives a lot more info .
waiting for Arthur's next video...
I think what you are doing is incredible. God bless you Mr. Skinner!
Very nicely done tribute to Jack.
I didn’t know he was from Pennsylvania, my grandfather was a coal miner in Pennsylvania too.
I knew him from his cowboy movies but I really fell in love with his acting performance as Dracula, it was superb!
May he Rest In Peace.
Great actor .. great story .. great narration. Always a Jack Pallance fan! Thanks
Jack Palance did a movie in the 80's in which he said he loved and played himself as a character... "Bagdad Cafe", truly a charming well done story about podunk town in the Western desert, and the eccentric characters who lived there. Palance fits in perfectly in this ensemble masterpiece.
Jerry you are the greatest. I only watch your Biogs. I am in Sydney Australia. Thank you Don't stop!\
Thank you Norman, keep safe down in Sydney. Jerry
My mother went to college with him in the 1940s. Even then she said he had this Presence about him and that he was going to go far in Acting. Respects. RH DDS
Great job Mr. Skinner. You are one of the best.
A great actor. His TV roles alone would guarantee him immortality.
Your stories are so respectful and well done. And your voice is so peaceful and gentle, it is a pleasure listening to you. Thank you.
Considering what Stalin did to Ukraine his feelings are perfectly understandable. Another excellent documentary, thank you Mr. Skinner!
Enjoyed
Andrew Patten I agree. I could never understand why my step-father hated the Russians so much. He since passed many years ago. I read up on the Ukrainian Holodomor and what was done to starve those people. He mentioned that "they killed his first wife and child." I would hate too. Jack made his point like a gentleman and left the room.
From 1945 to 1950, my father spent 5 years in a Stalinist coal mine in eastern Ukraine, 75% of the men died. Stalin was still alive when I was born in 1952.
@@MsFutureguy I am sorry. I read the book I believe it was written by Andrew Sozyhnizan (I know I am incorrect on the spelling, I believe called The Gulags. What a horrible place to be.
Chloe wilson A great book...it made the gulags so real it hurt. Solzhenitsyn was, like so many great Russian authors, brilliant but very grim.
Mr. Skinner ,you do a great job in all your presentation's of people passing ,and their lives living ,and troubles and tribulation of the individual's and their family, and friend's .Thank you !Sir!
Today's generation of actors have no backbone and character compared to people like Jack Palance. RIP.
Amen
Today"s actors are cowards who let pedophiles work among them and are to scared to say anything.
Brilliant actor - the light of Heaven to him.
Amen to that.
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One of your best yet. What a life.
Being also of Ukranian descent I appreciate Mr. Palance's stand.
He always did a really good job at playing a bad guy . Wonderful to hear he was so proud of his heritage, a man of honor . These day most "STAR'S " sell their soul's for any award or recognition. Well done as usual Mr. Skinner thank you .
Awww another great gentleman of the films. RIP Jack. Thank you Jerry yet again for another truly brilliant bit of story telling. Big Hugs, stay safe. xxx
Thank you Elly very much. Jerry
A very touching and nicely done tribute to a great man.
Thank you. 🙂
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Mr. Palance kept himself in great shape! One of my favorite westerns with Mr.Palance is Shane!
I bow to you sir. Integrity above all else. Resting in the Universe.❤
Another great documentary about a great American and an irreplaceable talent. Thanks, Jerry!
A wonderful tribute to the late, great Jack Palance. Thank you.
This generation has no clue. Enjoyed this greatly. Thanks.
Very touching tribute to one of my favourite actors. His voice had a pull for me and I just loved him. He played the bad guy so brilliantly and yet he was one of the nicest persons you would ever want to meet by all accounts. I watched every episode of Ripley's Believe It Or Not when I was growing up. Thank you for sharing this video and I will be sharing it for my friends to enjoy as well.
Jack was a legend, one of the best in a field of greats during the time there was so many excellent actors from the 40's thru the 60's.
I greatly admired Jack Palance as an actor and a real-life human being. Several people have mentioned his film called "Attack." This war movie about a small infantry unit during WWII's Battle of the Bulge is one of my favorite films. I've always marveled at the roles played by both Jack Palance and Eddie Albert. They were superb, playing characters totally the opposite of the roles and characters they generally played during their long careers. For once, Palance was the hero/protagonist, tough and gritty, but really a truly principled and honest man, committed to welfare of his fellow soldiers, and to the ideals that he needs to honor as an American, fighting against the Nazi bad guys. Albert also played the reverse of his usual "good guy" persona; you know, the Green Acres "swell feller" that was predictably the type-cast character role he always seemed to get. Instead, Albert excelled in his portrayal of a cowardly, untrustworthy, disloyal, slimy, evil opportunist, mainly out to make sure of his own survival, committed only to keeping himself safe while betraying any and all of the members of the unit. Both men did a superb job of bringing their characters to life. Without spoiling the story, the ending grinds to the inevitable crisis and climax. At the end, you are totally blown away by the results these two characters bring about, in stark contrast to their usual roles. It's a gripping war story, so if you get a chance to see Attack, be sure to do so. Both actors are superb, and it's a fine film.
"Attack", is one of my favorite as films too. Both Jack and Eddie were superb.
I have the DVD, and absolutely agree. It’s one of the better WW2 films, and highly underrated.
...if ever a movie had a good ending, that would be him...
As always Jerry Skinner~Well done on bringing our long time heroes back to the lime light. I love and admire your respect for the stars who have left us. I grew up watching this great man on a lot of Westerns in the late 50's and early 60's. Thank you for taking a 70 year old woman down memory lane.
My mother in law was his private nurse. He once picked up my little girl and gave her one of his Teddy bears. Jack was a sweet man.
Kally Anderson, I get the impression from his work that he was/is a good man as you have said!
One of my all time favorite actors and now I learn of his humble beginning as well as struggle through his earlier years. All of this came to mold him into the great man he became.
His being true to his heritage so publicly is testament to the character of the man. Tragic him loosing his son at a young age!
Thank you Jerry Skinner for another excellent biography of our actors life and history.
Cheers from John, Australia.
A doctor friend of mine of Ukrainian heritage had an aunt married to Jack. He would come to their family reunions. My friend has his picture with Jack at a reunion.
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thank you Jerry another respectful tribute to a much admired man, just like your good self.
Thanks, Jerry, once more for bringing us the public and private insights into legends of well-known actors of days gone by. Love them all.
Brilliant little film. Thanks for posting.
My favorite TH-cam channel hands down........I could listen to Jerry give history lessons everyday all day........somehow he takes me back in time like I was really there as these peoples lives were playing out.
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I liked him in two Westerns , The Professionals and Companeros . One of my favorites.RIP Sir.
When Jack played a bad guy, audiences believed him to be the baddest. RIP
Because me made the part believable. He didn't go over the top to make the bad guy.
"I said, pick up, the gun..."
He was brilliant in shane
@@Minime163 No one better!
@@Minime163 - Indeed , no Wester gunslinger was ever as evil as Jack Palance portrait Wilson in 'Shane' !
Thank you Jerry. Your films often make me cry.
Proud to be Ukrainian and work in the film industry. Mr. Palance is a great role model for my people. Thank you very much for this documentary ❤️
Jerry you are the best story teller ever, thank you for your historical record of these interesting people.
Remember when Jack Palance did several push ups on stage at the academy awards that year . A very Fit man for his age . A great man and actor .
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1 armed pushups
Which are almost impossible to do! And, he said, "Billy Crystal. I crap bigger than you!"
good memories
I remember the push ups was it the Tonight show??,, they were actually one handed as I recall!
Yep, it was on LIVE before they started using a 4 second delay to cut out censored things said, and as Jack jumped down to do the 1 arm push ups, I heard him say " I c*** Bigger than Billy Crystal" Music, CUT, Commercial. And I started laughing my a** off. Ahh the good old days ! Billy Crystal was Hosting the show that night.
This ole boy was a good ole actor for sure seen a lot of his movies over the years but not the one you mentioned.Thank you Mr. Skinner
What a great actor! Thanks so much! Sad he lost his son to cancer.
My parents too came from eastern Europe...pride in our heritage has always been important. People should never forget the fortitude and courage our parents and grandparents were born with and past on to us. God bless freedom loving people across the world.
You have never had a bad one Jerry...But this one is one of your best! Thank-you so much!
I agree Richard, one of Jerry's best for sure!
@@hankaustin7091 How about Charles Bronson. He also falls into the same category as Jack Palance. A hell of a awesome wonderful actor, a bad ass in several movies. A caring loving man. Plus there are many more like those two. Unfortunately they are all gone now.
Thanks once again Jerry, for another wonderful biographical video...
No one could have played the Jack Wilson character in the iconic western "Shane" the way Palance did it! About twelve lines of text, the rest body language - so frightening, that even the dogs would crawl away whimpering. A perfect "bad guy" if ever there was one. But also so much more...
I love you stories and your voice! 😇 Thank you Mr. Skinner ❣️ God Bless you 🙏
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I remember those one-handed push-ups that he did on stage that night. A man of much strength and vitality even into his silver years. Bless his soul.
Seamless. Always a joy. Thank you, Jerry. Hugs
Both Jack and Charles Bronson were born into coal mining Ukrainian in PA, and escaped poverty and became famous through sheer hard work and talent. RIP Jack and Charlie!
Connie Crawford A lot of the actors and actresses of the golden yrs of Hollywood came from Pennsylvania,today we have nothing but fake hollyweird people with zero talent.I wish them place would just shut down.
I TRULY understand and admire this man. We need more people like him. God bless him.
Another fine video biography, Mr. Skinner! Thank you!
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I don't think Mr Skinner can do a bad one. His voice has a calming effect and his audio biographies are done with respect and accuracy.
Karen Dobrowolski Night Train to Milon.
After reading your comment I had to scroll back to put a👍 up!!!
Very nice to hear an actual human being nsrrating! Excellent too! Jack Palance was a tough cookie! RIP Curley!
Thank you sir. Have a peaceful life. Be healthy be safe out there.
Thank you for all the tributes to our real stars of Hollywood.!
One of my all time favorite actors. A real man's man! So sad about his son getting cancer and dying so young. And his daughters, WOW!!! Those two women sure did get the good looks on the family! RIP Sir!!!
Jerry Skinner...thank you so much for your wonderful stories on these great actors. They were so unlike the actirs of today....they all seemed to come from humble beginnings and this made them of good value...not spoiled as many of the selfish individuals running hollywood at the moment.
I always like Jack Palance. Both from PA and he died a couple miles away from where I live. Small world. Very nicely done. Thank you, Jerry!
What a story!! Jack was a real movie great, right up with the best, and had a tough life to get there. Great strength and powerful, he was what a real tough actor cold ever be. One of my favorite actors of all time. R.I.P. Jack Palance, you really entertained millions and millions THANK YOU!!!!
Awesome documentary thank you Skinner 🙏🏼🇦🇺
Palance was the real deal, like Cagney and Mitchum.
Don’t leave out Ernest Borgnine
Or Lee Marvin
zebratangozebra I always liked Jack! He was ACES!
@@jameshuggins4300 howabout the Duke?
@@billyrogers8384 You're right we can never forget the Duke!
Jerry , absolutely adore your videos and your voice fits them perfectly. Always liked Jack . These videos help us to never forget these incredible people. Thank you
Thank you Stevie for watching. Jerry
Thank you, Jerry. It is always a treat when you release a new video. I have watched most of them 2-3 times. Listening to your voice is like being with family and gives a warm feeling that is very relaxing. Wishing you and yours well.
I really enjoyed that, Jerry. A beautiful and informative tribute to a great and enduring film icon. I can remember watching Jack in Westerns when I was a boy. He had great presence and wonderful timing. He may have played a lot of villains in his great career, but that smile of his could really light up the screen. He'll never be forgotten.
I loved his voice he had such a way of drawing you into what you were watching just like you Jerry. Wish I could give you a zillion thumbs up on all your videos.
Thank you, Jerry, for making this video! I grew up watching Jack Palance in Westerns and other movies he is missed. God Bless you and yours, Jerry.
Thank you for the post...I loved Jack Palance in City Slickers...He was so good, what talent...Rest in Peace Jack, you are missed by so many,,,
Jack - Good Man, Good Family Man. Loved him as an actor. Another Hollywood Great that will be missed. Thanks Jerry for another fine video!!!
Another stellar performance-Jerry. I really enjoyed it as Jack was always one of my favorites and really enjoyed him in the all star cast of The Professionals playing Raza the bandit o.
Thank you Jerry for a beautifully narrated life story of a lovely man/actor. R.I.P. Jack, N..
Jon Lovitz and Daniel Stern (City Slickers 2) both held Jack Palance in very high regard and refered to him as a Renaissance Man. They talked about how though in his 70s he was in great shape and as strong as an ox, a man's man as they use to say but they also mentioned his soft artistic side where he was eager to do the scene right and they got to have a look at his poetry. Jon Lovitz was quite enamoured by the whole thing and was very knowledgeable when it came to all the famous old westerns that were filmed in the area.
By the way Jerry, Billy Crystal does all his riding stunts in the movie and is an excellent horseman.
Thanks for another great tribute Jerry to a Great American, FWIW while living near Tehahchapi CA we would see Jack and his posse on horse back with rifles it was the real Wild West. We even had the Rifleman Chuck Conners shooting machine guns on New Years Eve. IIRC Jack owned a several thousand acre ranch between Cummings and Bear Valley Springs in the 90s. Keep 'em coming Jerry.
That was beautiful n so interesting about Jack i also loved watching him. I am part Hungarian, well half, n i was deeply touched by the integrity of Mr. Palance . Thank you so much!
These videos are great. I grew up with a few of these actors. Jack Palance. I loved the way he talked. A mans, man. He pulled no punches.
I love your video's. As an old fart myself many of these people were part of my childhood. Jack was the real deal, a class act if you will. I remember the one handed push ups, it came out of nowhere.
Same here from another old fart.
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Wonderful tribute Jerry! Jack was a wonderful talented man. So glad you choose to honor him.