Britt Johnson & the Searchers: Defying All Odds

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  • @danwallace1499
    @danwallace1499 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you, Thank you for telling this story. .I'm a 65 yr old black man and I feel like I'm just now, finding out about my history....again thank you...

  • @fabiosplendido9536
    @fabiosplendido9536 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Britt Johnson & The Searchers" sounds like a 50's Doo-wop ensemble.
    Awesome!

  • @tanberetO
    @tanberetO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm a simple man, I see you post, I click. Keep up the good work Josh.

  • @adastraperaspera7098
    @adastraperaspera7098 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just realized this is 2nd time I heard this one. I play it while I play Red Dead Redemption 2 Online Western game. Sets the mood. I got distracted by BRITT JOHNSON search. hehe

  • @aaronhannah4486
    @aaronhannah4486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Josh, I appreciate you story telling and fact based approach to the characters you investigate. I used to live in Jack County. This is a fascinating story. Thank you for sharing.

    • @rockyperez2828
      @rockyperez2828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And I lived my whole life in Young county and not more the 18 miles from where Britt was killed

  • @jimthigpen333
    @jimthigpen333 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Josh; You are a great and entertaining story teller. Thank you for your hard work and your art of the story. Bravo!

  • @shanesawhutchison9255
    @shanesawhutchison9255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Jesus this was an awesome episode Josh!
    Honestly, out of all the podcasts that I listen to, this is the one that I always look forward to!
    Thank you. 🇺🇸🇨🇦

  • @rogerwhite7202
    @rogerwhite7202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bad ass story. Thanks. No one ever accused the Comanche or Kiowa of being unimaginative. Holy shit.

  • @dalemitchell2006
    @dalemitchell2006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For every famous historical figures of the old west, there were many more of these unsung heroes that fought and died in forgotten battles. You do a great job.

  • @WorldwideBushcraftSurvival
    @WorldwideBushcraftSurvival ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unforgiven is the best western ever. Deadwood is the best series.

  • @INeverMetAGunIDidntLike
    @INeverMetAGunIDidntLike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    About this video, "That which we are about to receive, we thank thee, O Lord." When I was a kid, the Searchers was not one of my favorite John Wayne movies but as I got older it became one of my favorite J.W. movies. I love the cast and the lines that came from that movie ( a lot more classic lines from it than from Unforgiven, "HAW, HAW, HAW!") One of my favorites is "Mount.....M-O-N-T-E, MOUNT!" I use that line a lot whenever we go on trail rides. Hank Worden did an awesome job in the Searchers and he is one of my favorite character actors, "My rocking chair, you promised me my rocking chair." Thanks for another great one.

  • @BeardClipper
    @BeardClipper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best Western Movie of all time is "Once Upon a Time in the West" and I'll go to the mat over this :D
    Great episode!!! Nice!

  • @akmchefskingdom6607
    @akmchefskingdom6607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your work.

  • @Sunluvr69
    @Sunluvr69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Josh this is awesome!! Britt Johnson seems like he was the kind of guy a man could be proud to have as a friend !
    And I've always been a Jimmy Stewart fan and didn't know he was a captive of native people till he was 12 !!
    You are so knowledgeable and full of inf... well you already know what yer full of lolololol
    Thanks for the info and all your podcasts even if I am a new listener..

  • @goldrush49
    @goldrush49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Britt Johnson and Bass Reeves. There needs to be real movies made involving these two men.

    • @visionaryrecords7644
      @visionaryrecords7644 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes

    • @el_pescadore
      @el_pescadore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been saying the same!

    • @randy129
      @randy129 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is said that the lone ranger was based on bass reeves.

    • @scottyfox6376
      @scottyfox6376 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tbh I wouldn't trust Hollyweird to tell that story straight. You know how politics interfere with every story they make these days.

    • @goldrush49
      @goldrush49 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottyfox6376 true .

  • @MrRuss5099
    @MrRuss5099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this one truly amazing and a real hero. Thank you for bringing up June Tenth it is very important.

  • @kevinwainscott3035
    @kevinwainscott3035 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I live in rural Young County, just 5 miles north of Britt Johnsons death place. The county is still not very populated, and I hope it stays this way. This story has always intrigued me, I wish there was more information on this man. My family moved to Young County in the early 1900s. I thank people like Britt for settling this country.

    • @Vassiliadis504
      @Vassiliadis504 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I found out about this man’s story several years ago; funny enough my name is Britt. Lol.
      This man was an absolute legend of his time!

    • @kevinwainscott3035
      @kevinwainscott3035 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Him and others like him are the true heroes of this country

  • @robertgraham1626
    @robertgraham1626 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Brett Johnson became a hero of mine when I was in the 6th grade in Catholic School he was an individual in which I Incorporated as much as his honor and character an ethics into my life several others I appreciate what that man did and others just like him

  • @DgDanger72
    @DgDanger72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm one of them lucky fools who get to work from home, and thanks to this latest gem I'm not going to get shit done. Already knee deep in Britton Johnson research. Keep them coming good sir, and I'm with the person who says we need a mug shot... eh an 8X10 glossy. I'm still not convinced that you are not Danny McBride.

  • @kristaberck6821
    @kristaberck6821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey Buddy! I hope this story is the one i think it is. Youre one of the best storytelling channels on youtube in my opinion. I always look forward to your stories.

  • @timbyhanna532
    @timbyhanna532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad for the new post and hope the baby is doing well

  • @TsmithJustin
    @TsmithJustin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another banger. Much appreciate your hard work and dedication!

  • @bdavis7801
    @bdavis7801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, I'm so glad this showed up in my feed! Well done! It's not often I run across someone who's done so much research when recounting history. Tracing their genealogy is going to be hard. I don't know that area. Perhaps something would show in the land or court records.

  • @gibwest4968
    @gibwest4968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Elmore Kelton is the best Western author ( all about West Texas ) and The Searchers the best Western, period and John Wayne was the best .

  • @UnStrungHero
    @UnStrungHero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really am enjoying these stories. Have always liked the old west history, and some of these people and incidents are new to me. Thank you

  • @JoseCabrera-t7v
    @JoseCabrera-t7v วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've listed to this episode a couple of times. And I have to say that you are absolutely correct. UNFORGIVEN IS THE BEST WESTERN OF ALL TIME.
    THANKS FOR YOUR WORK.

  • @dubyacwh7978
    @dubyacwh7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another great podcast Josh, my son has really been enjoying your shows as much as me, keep up the good work, I look forward to every show you do!

  • @bumfit5491
    @bumfit5491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your stories! So much more humanity ,real folks with good and bad behavior…

  • @aaronplain5322
    @aaronplain5322 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "Finding the whitest guy to play a Native American." That is without a doubt the greatest, truest quote I have ever heard. I can not even begin to describe how your writing and storytelling impacts me. I only can wish I had a grasp of the English language as you. You've come far pilgrim. Aaron Plain

  • @johndanley2019
    @johndanley2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best western movie...The Outlaw Josey Wales!

  • @rosendorios1292
    @rosendorios1292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this guy. Good research. I love western history like this.

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love you too

    • @bethbartlett5692
      @bethbartlett5692 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​​@@WildWestExtravaganza
      In case you don't catch my comment, a couple for your list to watch, either again or 1st time.
      Great Westerns: "Duel at Diablo' Excellent, and my favorite film score by Neil Hefty. Starring James Garner and Sidney Poitier.
      My favorite JW Western is probably "Hondo" I love the kid, he steals the Show!
      Another underrated Western that is 5 ⭐ is "The Glory Guys" (James Cann absolutely an award worthy performance and good ole Slim Pickens did a fabulous job in his Sgt role.) This movie had a host of excellent actors and exceptional starring role actors:
      Tom Tryon was stellar.
      Senta Berger absolutely beautiful and a most accomplished performance.
      My favorite genre' for movies. But, I'm actually a forward thinking, open mind/Higher Minded individual. A Liberal that recognizes Moderate is where Harmony resides.
      I believe in your right to be You fully Free and without Judgement.
      I trust the Creator knows and doesn't make mistakes.
      I apply Discernment rather than Judgemental.
      But, I have a Passion for Westerns and particularly those Produced prior to 1966, and I'm partial to John Ford. He was ahead of his time in his early productions.
      Carry on ...
      PS: a couple that may be considered B movies, that are fabulous:
      "Ride the Man Down" with Ella Raines, love her.
      "The Desperados " Randolph Scott, Glenn Ford, early years.
      "Arizona" Jean Arthur, Williams Holden
      ... and JW in "The Horse Soldiers" is another with some priceless scenes.
      Enjoy!
      Excellent movies.

  • @WoefulPie
    @WoefulPie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lived in Graham for awhile, arrowhead hunter's paradise. Fort Belknap is also worth a look if in the area.

    • @WoefulPie
      @WoefulPie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Josh Traffanstedt Wow, I'd heard of the Nueces Massacre but never that. Thanks for the info! Good luck in Kansas btw.

  • @mecurymikey
    @mecurymikey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Josh, once again thanks for a job well done. I'm an avid history buff you are very easy to listen to. Glad I found your work.

  • @erickdegler354
    @erickdegler354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent way of telling stories of West Texas that need to be told. I live 13 miles south of Tascosa City. I love the way you handled the whole presentation.

  • @AIRRAID2
    @AIRRAID2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks Josh ! Hope the family is doing good. (Such a nice piece of background picture, hot damn those old lever actions are so sleek and sexy , a Winchester 66' i believe )

  • @richardb2942
    @richardb2942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just found this channel after finding out who clay Allison is. Thanks for the content and history lessons.

  • @pete-mz9vr
    @pete-mz9vr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos. Very honest comments you throw in.
    The Seachers? " What do you want me to do. draw a picture for you! "
    Or " you do have enough money for cartridges!"

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Westerns: "Duel at Diablo' Excellent, and my favorite film score by Neil Hefty. Starring James Garner and Sidney Poitier.
    My favorite JW Western is probably "Hondo" I love the kid, he steals the Show!
    Another underrated Western that is 5 ⭐ is "The Glory Guys" (James Cann absolutely an award worthy performance and good ole Slim Pickens did a fabulous job in his Sgt role. This movie had a host of excellent actors and exceptional starring role actors:
    Tom Tryon was stellar.
    Senta Berger absolutely beautiful and a most accomplished performance.

  • @historyattheokcorral
    @historyattheokcorral 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This whole episode was amazing and your take on the greatest Westerns is 🔥🔥🔥

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks man!

    • @skanarchy694
      @skanarchy694 ปีที่แล้ว

      Y'all two are my favorite history channels y'all keep up the awesome work

  • @dannysimmons3167
    @dannysimmons3167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You have to admit Ethan is the most vicious John Wayne character

    • @dubyacwh7978
      @dubyacwh7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the Duke set the tone for the future anti-hero western movies Clint Eastwood did.

    • @dubyacwh7978
      @dubyacwh7978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also the Duke's best movie was Stagecoach and the best western title has three main contenders, Once Upon a Time in the West, Unforgiven and Open Range.

    • @robertayoder2063
      @robertayoder2063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Big jake probably his second

    • @davidyeo8731
      @davidyeo8731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think The Cowboys is his best western followed by The Shootist and Thomas Dunson was his meanest character from Red River.

  • @MKD.357
    @MKD.357 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such excellent content mate. Thanks for your hard work

  • @ZeroPointsInCharisma
    @ZeroPointsInCharisma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great opener

  • @Gunslinger73-de1pl
    @Gunslinger73-de1pl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From a life long cowboy, outstanding content sir,you do the cowboy history and heritage proud.You have a new permanent subscriber.

  • @mesomemore97
    @mesomemore97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content. I grew up in Young Co Texas. Wonderfully narrated. Outstanding job.....
    Greatest Western movie ever made is Lonesome Dove. Hands down. You can argue about what might be secondary.

  • @NP-ek7dl
    @NP-ek7dl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes - I agree with you 100% Unforgiven is the best cowboy movie I ever I saw. Great story about Britt. That Indian Depredations is very popular.

  • @mikecook2714
    @mikecook2714 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you brother, love your info and Chanel, keep them coming ,I appreciate them very much ! ! ,!

  • @BenSHammonds
    @BenSHammonds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that film also, and yeah I remember Ken Curtis on that one lol Man dig those panoramic camera views lol

  • @Williamleo71
    @Williamleo71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, you knocked it out of the park! Cool dude putting out excellent info in the soothing voice of a young William J. Le Petomane!

  • @richardcarpenter-jo5ej
    @richardcarpenter-jo5ej ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Searchers IS the best damn movie ever made!

  • @ConfederateBob
    @ConfederateBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Best of all time is The Wild Bunch,, the directors cut. Honorable mentions, Culpepper Cattle co. Red River and The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Professionals, Hombre, Liberty Valance.

    • @mikemarley2389
      @mikemarley2389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You forgot "the cowboys" .

    • @swhip897
      @swhip897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Outlaw Josey !

    • @jameswilliams3241
      @jameswilliams3241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Director's cut of Major Dundee, the one without Mitch Miller's soundtrack, great Sam Peckinpah movie. The final editing was taken over by the studio claiming the movie was too violent and the music was added to be more "rollicking and upbeat " all against Peckinpahs wishes.

  • @franbarnaby7638
    @franbarnaby7638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great one 👌. Didn't know that many were kidnapped. Unforgivin is an awesome western, the quick and the dead is a childhood favorite and a new western favorite is Appaloosa...8 gauge.

  • @dannysimmons3167
    @dannysimmons3167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To quote another John Wayne movie, If it isn’t, it ought to be. Good story

  • @donc9751
    @donc9751 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your style and sense of humor you blend with the history and have to agree with you Josh about The Searchers! Thanks for all the work and effort it takes to bring this to us and for all the great historical links and references you provide!!! So glad I discovered your channel Josh!

    • @jamesjenkins1680
      @jamesjenkins1680 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henry Brandon was superb as war chief scar !!

  • @billrichards2177
    @billrichards2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang Josh! Yet another great one! Keep it up!

  • @nativetexan8386
    @nativetexan8386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Native Texan here. I know you have heard this before but i am related to Quanah Parker. He is my great cousin. I did some research on captives and you are right there were some many back then. It’s hard to keep up with them all. Anyway Britt Johnson was an awesome man and thanks for doing this episode.

  • @captainblue2344
    @captainblue2344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story and narration!

  • @johnwalker4251
    @johnwalker4251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are great as are your podcasts. Keep it coming! I’m gonna go talk to my grandpa with a recorder!

  • @jackgoodner6789
    @jackgoodner6789 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're a very talented story teller, Josh.

  • @simonjester0074
    @simonjester0074 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with you about the Searchers and Unforgiven 😁✌️

  • @01karmacop
    @01karmacop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening from Scotland amazing my friend l love all your posts

  • @sunnyjacksmack
    @sunnyjacksmack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well told and well researched. Many thanks

  • @terribethreed8464
    @terribethreed8464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started laughing when you started talking about the movie & the other Westerns that were your favorite.
    But you missed a few, The Quick & The Dead, Tombstone, Silverado, Shane & a few others I can't remember the titles of but know them when I hear or see them lol.
    I'll be 69 in September & I've got a lot of Westerns & history under my hat to remember lol.
    Thank you for sharing your videos with us & for all the work you do digging up the past to bring them to us.

  • @tbone6203
    @tbone6203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My pop is full blood commanche and one of the first native american combat pilots in the korean war

  • @howardanderin
    @howardanderin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They need to make a movie about this fine man's life!

  • @MicahBell_1860
    @MicahBell_1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You painted a great picture of why Britt would do what he did. Yes, I agree he had a big pair of coconuts, but I think he had nothing left live for, but to find his family, & I agree he had nobody to turn to, so he was always going to head out alone. Best western of all time? A toss up between Unforgiven, the Man With No Name Trilogy & Blazing Saddles

  • @markmicensky2744
    @markmicensky2744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looking forward to hearing more about the Britt you referenced in min mark 19

  • @CmdrMoosicvsLounge
    @CmdrMoosicvsLounge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content as always! Keep 'em coming sir!👍✌😎

  • @brianbartow7658
    @brianbartow7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome job
    Love your content

  • @mjsup1
    @mjsup1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100% agreed on all your movie references!

  • @williamh3823
    @williamh3823 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He undoubtedly used a repeating rifle..Henry rifles were surplused after 1865..spencer 7shot were more plentiful in 1864 for sure

  • @ambushedimagination1931
    @ambushedimagination1931 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best stories are always the toughest to verify. It gives them that more desirable hue, in my opinion. I mean, was there a real logger from the north who stretched some 64 axe handles high, or had a Big Blue Ox and when the two horsed around they created the Great lakes?
    The magic from a story comes from the wondering.
    I enjoy your stories, enjoy them a great deal. Thank ya

  • @keithmaxwell2169
    @keithmaxwell2169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good Story Where You Been Beav? I hope your doing good KEEP'EM COMING 🇺🇸🤠

  • @monkeybmcgee
    @monkeybmcgee 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greatest western.....Blazing Saddles

  • @forrestwebb8590
    @forrestwebb8590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do a fine job on the history lessons! I've just recently found your u-tube show, I really dig it! Stay with it! I live about a hour from Amarillo, we have a lot of Indian camp's along the Canadian river, I live in Borger, TX - about 40 minutes from Adobe Walls, I worked on a work over rig in the oilfield for 39 years, I have found a lot of artifacts over that time. Love westerns

  • @carlosquintero8662
    @carlosquintero8662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great show as always 👏 have anyone brought up cochise yet ??

  • @raymondpilarczyk2773
    @raymondpilarczyk2773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Britt Johnson might be the most courageous man to ever walk Texas, if not, he surely was one of them. As far of "The Searchers", it's doubtful that movie is even a dramatic telling of the historical facts of Britt's ventures but probably was one of many of the captive stories which did help inspire the author who wrote the novel which the movie is based on. Anyone who thought John Wayne could not act never saw this movie because the way he played a twisted man bent on revenge is up there with Bogart's distraught character from "The Treasure of Sierre Madre"... interesting fact, the last scene where Wayne's character shoulders his arm before walking away from the doorway was a gesture towards the then late actor Harry Carey which nobody on the set expected, especially Harry Carey Jr. his son who was in the movie on the set who broke down in tears along with others, one of those class moves which they said even moved the director John Ford who was known to be a hard ass on set

    • @jameswilliams3241
      @jameswilliams3241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Harry Carey's widow was also in the movie.

  • @silver_salvage_savage
    @silver_salvage_savage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these stories and btw, true grit with Jeff Bridges is the best Western. Everybody knows that

  • @billbenn2753
    @billbenn2753 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great work. I love your sense of humor, your potty mouth, and your attention to detail. What is your day job?

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is my day job. Former machine operator & fork lift driver

  • @wadehaby2929
    @wadehaby2929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My great grandfather was Jessy Chisum.

  • @SirKnight1096
    @SirKnight1096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Britt Johnson and Bill Pickett.
    There are Bass Reeves films. Including Corsicana by Isaiah Washington.
    Now go listen to Ken Curtis sing. He was amazing.

  • @bradmoberly6164
    @bradmoberly6164 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This man is a legend.

  • @richardriley8906
    @richardriley8906 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Marion Michael Morisons Character, Ethan Edwards name he liked so much he named a son after it. He used it in 2 other movies. I grew up with the Morrisons in Iowa. Ken Curtis was one of Roy Rogers original Sons of The Pioneers band . I believe He plays a little Guitar in the searchers.I love John Ford and company Movies . Monument Valley Utah.

  • @marco529
    @marco529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WTF EVER! Everybody knows that Blazing Saddles is the greatest western ever made!

  • @jamesjenkins1680
    @jamesjenkins1680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Searchers no 1 by a long way

  • @MicahBell_1860
    @MicahBell_1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You painted a great picture of why Britt would do what he did. Yes, I agree he had a big pair of coconuts, but I think he had nothing left live for, but to find his family, & I agree he had nobody to turn to, so he was always going to head out alone. Best western of all time? A toss up between Unforgiven & the Man With No Name Trilogy

  • @emadbagheri
    @emadbagheri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @49:00, I see you have never seen 'The outlaw Josey Wales' Josh! Otherwise you would know that 'Unforgiven' is the 2nd best western!

  • @denisethetford9178
    @denisethetford9178 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Daaaaaang 41k views and lil ol me....great job, bud!

  • @robertdouglas7101
    @robertdouglas7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    true grit was John Wayne's best movie

  • @NanceWeaver-q9s
    @NanceWeaver-q9s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched a movie last night called blackfox and I believe it is about Brot Johnson

  • @abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192
    @abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I read about Britt Johnson in a book I owned titled, Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage by William Liren Katz.

    • @abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192
      @abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Technically, I should say "a book I own" instead of owned because I still have that book.

  • @jameswilliams3241
    @jameswilliams3241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Isaiah Gorman, scout at the Greasey Grass fight, the man who has only his first name on the Custer memorial .

  • @kenneththomas7582
    @kenneththomas7582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have no answers!! My family showed up sometime time in the “late” 1880’s or early 1900’s (there is a gap in our time line.) after hauling stone to the Capital(They were freighters.) My G.Grandfather was that freighter. He later settled in Proffitt Tx(young Co.). My father was born in his Grandfathers house in 1934 and rode horseback to the Proffitt Schoolhouse(perhaps a 1/2 mile North of Elm Creek)All of that to say that my VERY “blanco” father made it a HUGE deal to to ALWAYS stop at the Britt Johnson’s historical marker and read it to his children with Reverence in his voice. It resonated with us as our father was a proven war fighter with kills beyond counting. Britt was taught to us as the epitome of what a man should be.

  • @ryanh9183
    @ryanh9183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Somebody needs to produce an 'Expedition Unknown' style show for you where you talk about this stuff while visiting some of the locations. Nothing fancy. Drone shots to show off remote areas. One camera on the ground while you do your thing. And once in a while we throw in a shot of horses running or a tumbleweed tumbling to some mournful music. That's a show I'd watch all day long. Even if you think Unforgiven is better than The Searchers.

  • @robertreisner6119
    @robertreisner6119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a word on the Kiowas tribe. This is from the book Lone Star by T.R Fehrenbach released in 1968, located on page 35.
    "The Kiowas never moved entirely into Texas territory, but in a terrible sort of way they became a true Texas tribe: they were noted, even more than the Commanches, for distant raiding. Kiowas pushed war parties many hundreds of miles into hostile country, harrying both Indians and Europeans. One was band raided so far south they brought back descriptions of monkeys and parrots. They had reached either Guatemala or Yucatan."
    Just a small fact in history that a few are aware of, many are not. Hope you find this interesting Josh.

  • @aaronwilliams7505
    @aaronwilliams7505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was wondering if you could do a show on disputed Texas land of Greer county that is now part of Oklahoma

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll check it out

    • @aaronwilliams7505
      @aaronwilliams7505 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WildWestExtravaganza Thank you so much I cut wheat in the area and the farmers talked about it and they told about the things indian raids and others stories from the area

  • @josegonzalez-wk4zp
    @josegonzalez-wk4zp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I totally agree with you about the searchers, I love the movie but not top ten. I'm a big Wayne fan to.

  • @timsain5959
    @timsain5959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lonesome Dove young man!

  • @stevecornell8260
    @stevecornell8260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite John Wayne movie is McClintock! .

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good one. "Someone outta belt you one...but I won't..."

  • @jasonmatthews7829
    @jasonmatthews7829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to the episode about the other Britt Johnson as well.

  • @jayfelsberg1931
    @jayfelsberg1931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did someone get a Henry rifle in out-in-the middle-of-nowhere get a Henry rifle in 1864?

    • @WildWestExtravaganza
      @WildWestExtravaganza  ปีที่แล้ว

      I assume the same way they would acquire any other manufactured goods?

    • @jayfelsberg1931
      @jayfelsberg1931 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WildWestExtravaganza Well, the 1860 Henry was a very new creation ad I assume it would not be the easiest thing to acquire, at least at first. They quickly were in high demand and rightly so. About 14,000 were produced. until 1866. I give you the great