Dear Mr. Jerry. I wanted to write and let you know how much your videos mean to me. I discovered your videos about a year ago while researching Wyatt Earp. About the same time, my father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He and I shared a love for the Wild West and all of the heroes that go along with that time. I would visit my father in law every Wednesday and Friday to sit with him and visit. Some time during those visits I mentioned your videos to him and he said, lets check one out. Well, that started a weekly tradition for us where upon entering his house he’d say, “what’s Jerry got for us today?” We’d listen , drink coffee and sit. Eventually my father in law was confined to the bed as his illness progressed but we continued our tradition of my visits and listening to a Jerry video. Towards the end when he could no longer talk and was in a great deal of pain, I still played your videos on my phone and he seemed to calm down. He died December 29th , 2021. I’ll never forget our special visits during that last year and thank you for making such great videos that brought a little peace to a couple of old cowboy buddies. Take care sir and God bless.
Thank you Kevin, if i had known i would have come and shared coffee with you and your pardoner. If i knew what part of the country your from, i would stop by when i am through that part and buy you coffee. McDonalds coffee is not very good, but at least it is hot as hell. Your friend, Jerry
Jerry Skinner is a left wing Southern Democratic. He is a stooge for the AOC types, a guilt ridden white southern male. This guy is about 120 years out of step with his times. He's still living in the lynch law days of the old South. He thinks Blacks are victims of relentless white oppression. What a dope!
Being a native New Mexican, you know two things in life. First, is the fact that the desert is BIG, hot and empty. Second is the legend of Billy the Kid. THANK YOU so much for giving credence to his story. Kudos to you Mr. Skinner, please keep up the good work. I can only imagine the sheer amount of research you did to produce this video. AMAZING, AND the old tintype photos are simply essential to the tale. BRAVO SIR!!
True statement about New Mexico. I was born and raised in Artesia, and have since moved to Florida. I do have a longing to visit Ruidoso, Lincoln and a few other spots in NM, but won't set foot in NM until that crazy governor is out of office.
Billy was never going to have a long life, but he lived a memorable life that will not be forgotten. Something about William Bonnie resonates with me... Thank you for this documentary.
DNA Confirmed that Billy the Kid actually lived until he died of Natural Causes in his late 70's or early 80's. He made an effort to reveal the truth, but wasn't believed. He literally lived h8s life, God Bless him. That had to take some restraint for a young man with reasons to retaliate. Garrett must have made arrangements with Billy to make his story stick. He wasn't the turncoat everyone thought he was. DNA is a valuable tool to validate or invalidate a vast number of History subjects. Beth Bartlett Sociologist/Behavioralist and Historian
This guy has went to so many trouble for us making these videos. This is better than anything on television. I've watched all of them. Your really good. Who needs the history channel. Thank you for all you do.
Mr. Skinner, as far as I'm concerned you could read from your car insurance policy and I would sit by the speaker like the old RCA dog. Love your work!
I was born and raised in Texas but I was raised learning all about the legend of Billy the Kid and after watching Young Guns 1 the first time I made my mind up at that point that one day I'm moving to New Mexico and then Young Guns 2 came out and I was blown away. Well I've been living in Pecos NM for 15 years now and I have never been happier in my life. I have cousins who were born and raised here in New Mexico and they ran the Mallett feed store in Las Vegas. I've fully enveloped myself with Billy the Kid. I feel a strong connection with him for some reason. I don't care what anyone says Billy isn't an outlaw he was a good guy who got caught up in the corruption of the times. And no matter what people think the Santa Fe ring is still going strong. Here it's who you know and not what you know. But they don't call this amazing state The Land of Enchantment for nothing and if you're looking for real magic then you'll find it in these old mountains. There's history like no other here and an old way of doing things that I don't see changing anytime soon. New Mexico is my home and my bones will be buried in this dirt. I may not be a native born but I promise you I have more love and respect for this great land than many people who were born here. I can't imagine living anywhere else.
This is the kind of place I want to move to. I live in Chicago suburbs and really hate it here. I want to live in a red state as those are the only states left in America that still have a semblance of sanityand normalcy left.
@@katherinemcdonnell6333 Absolutely. The reason is because those people don’t know what they’re missing, they’ve never had a life like ours in the west., I feel sorry for them.
Amen to that brother I hope you make it I've lived in Texas my entire life, even though it's definitely changed a lot through the years but in my opinion this is the best state in the Union God bless you my friend and God bless the Great state of Texas!!! 39:12 e@@katherinemcdonnell6333
Jerry Skinner provides a certain speaking method in his documentaries that makes you want to listen, and that is what is needed to learn... You are not just "Hearing" him, you are truly "Listening" to the man's teachings... If its not being done already, public schools need to pay him to implement these types of lessons to kids. I would have benefited from a great teacher like this, & maybe kids of today would too... Great Job Mr. Skinner!
Mr Jerry Skinner. Your documentaries are so amazing. You should have your own show. I listen to them daily while Im cleaning. I would love to see a documentary of you. That would be great.
I am from the UK and love the story of Billy the Kid. I watched many accounts of his story and they all seemed to contradict each other at various points and left you wondering what really happened. This by far the most detailed and believable account I have seen and love the way it was told. When I was young the stories and films always portrayed Billy as a ruthless killer and while he was obviously no angel, I now see him as a young man who was loyal to those who treated him well and was doing the best he could in what were violent times.
He lived in Hico , Texas under the name of Brushy Bill Roberts and died at 91 years old...Pat Garrett was a liar and murderer and never shot Billy...the man in Billy's grave in New Mexico was Charlie Boudry..
That's my picture of the "PALS" gravemarker at the end. I uploaded it to wikipedia years ago. I am glad I could contribute something to this great video.
Wow ....I hope Mr.Jerry that you'll see ....one day this comment .....I could listen to you for hours ....days... Thank you so much for your work....May God bless you and your family. Thank you so much.
My favorite outlaw and wild west historian of the day. Mr. Jerry Skinner god bless you sir and keep it up keep it going. I always loved history as a kid but you got a way about bringing it close and personal... Let's petition to get Skinner a shot at a miniseries of his own.. I don't know how but just an idea.
I absolutely love this video. In 7th grade I lived in Ruidoso, New Mexico (Lincoln county)and we had to dress up like someone we learned about in social studies. I picked Billy the Kid. I researched and learned so much about Billy the Kid.
Jerry you have a voice to rival any narration I have ever heard on celluloid. You popped up in my “suggestion box” and I’ve since devoured most of the videos on your brilliant channel. It’s also wonderful to finally put a face to these fantastic video films you make. Your laid back, cool, mellifluous tones, bring an added quality to your work. You always bring a certain dignity to your chosen subjects, as most of them have sadly passed away. You clearly respect there memory and life, giving the viewer an inside perspective into there lifetime and story. Telling a story and putting those pieces together is an art form. You make seamless, subtle editing and musical choices. In this video, you bring a humanity to the stereo typical perception of the infamous outlaw. Billy the kid was a “human being” with a mother, a brother, friends. acquaintances and a background. I never knew that lots of the original locations still exist. Photographs of Billy’s mother and his gun, his point of view from the jail house window and the other people in the story(like sheriff Pat Garrett), bring to this legendary tale, a more realistic authenticity. This is a historical, visual portal, into Billy’s life. I never would have known of a place called “Stinking Springs”. What a great name!! It really was the Wild West, a gun shooting lawlessness that makes the average cowboy film look like “a nativity play”. Have you read the book “Blood Meridian” by Cormac McCarthy by the way? I think you would appreciate it and I highly recommend that you do. This film very much reminded me of this book. I appreciate particularly your videos on the lesser known, perhaps under appreciated actors. These faces that penetrate our tv/film screens and will be forever etched in our memory. You somehow mange to humanise whoever you choose to highlight, like a final swan song or a magnificent mini epitaph. You probably won’t see his comment but thank you so much for your work, it’s attention to detail and the care with which you execute it. Keep them coming!! Best, from Liverpool England.🙏❤️. x
Now , I know it is Jerry Skinner telling these great truths of history !! To me, it's as if good ole ,Slim Picken came back to us !!! Thanks ! Jerry !!!
I could listen to these stories forever I'm 35 and I love all your biographies these are the types of movies and stories I want to see ! I can't believe this channel isn't much bigger great job keep up the great work and be well!
Mr Skinner, your videos should be shown on tv 📺 but then we’d lose your exclusiveness. Your videos are sooo good and informative and the juxtaposition of yesterday’s pictures and today’s are absolutely fascinating. Thank you for all your hard work. Your videos are obviously a labor of love; the truth of Americas’ Old West will live on because of historians like you Sir 👍👏👏👏
I just came across this Billy the Kid video and I just wanted to pay you my compliments, sir. That was great work and the quality of the photographs and along with the knowledge of the local history is a testament to the amount of research that you put in to each of these videos. This is what You Tube is best for. So people with passion for something can have an outlet to share it with those who will really appreciate it. Thank You!
He said "Hello Bob !" and pulled both triggers of the 10 Gauge shotgun .... have heard this story before and comes to mind every time i hear the story Billy the Kid, Another Great Documentary from Jerry ... thanks very much.
Seems to me Billy the kid was just doing the best he could for his time- Same kind of corruption today on many times larger scale w/ more diverse level- Kinda simpler system back then- If you couldn't get figured out you just shot it out- Would saved lot red tape, time & loop holes as the system is today - Seems Billy was Man of his word which is a rairity nowadays- Thanks Mr. Jerry for putting the the story straight!
Thank you… this was an excellent documentary. I live a few hours away from Lincoln county and Ft Sumner. After seeing this, I want to go back and explore now that everything is ‘open’
*Facial Recognition was used to compare the early photo of Billy with Brushy Bill and they matched. That is s current Forensic Science.* Thus, Billy died 69 years after the Pat Garrett episode. Facial Recognition has less than 1% variance and would be a deciding factor in Court today. That would be "Checkmate" on this subject, so to speak. Excellent Documentary Mr Skinner. Excellent.
Always been a Billy the Kid history guy, and this video just proved that. Thank you for this. Great video. Loved your final comment "Waited until Billy was dead to put bars around that would hold him". Thanks again!
Nobody recounts a story like Mr Jerry Skinner. I appreciate the kindness with which you treat the reputation of your subjects . In a world that now tends to focus on the negative and tarnish peoples memories for the sake of ratings your reverent style is always a welcome change
The Kid was a scapegoat in the Lincoln County War.....Dolan not unlike todays politicos.....The Kid was caught up in it....one thing leading to another....Billy should not have been tried and convicted....and would not have been in that situation....The Kid was easy for the Dolan mob to hang the killings on.....prosecuters and judges all Dolan's men....
@@attilathehun0 I agree with what u said about Billy.But please don't diss Jess,Frank & the Youngers.Are you fully aware of all those boys went thru?War is bad,civil war is totally VILE.
@@susanmccormick6022 I familiar with the stories during the Civil War and after the war. Despite Jesse's popularity he still was a robber and a killer. The James Gang led a bloody trail.
Mr. Skinner you are so lovely to listen to, I appreciate all of the details you add in, I am never once lost or need to pause and go back to catch something. I showed this to my parents and they are watching all of your videos. What a great tour guide you are to a snapshot of the past. Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful videos. 🐈
This was brilliant and very informative. This is probably the most educated story of Billy the Kid that you'll find. I love American history. Apparently, Billy the Kid's roots were from my part of the world, Ireland. His real name was McCarty, an well known Irish name as is Antrim, the county in Ireland I come from.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST DOCUMENTARY ABOUT BILLY THE KIDS LIFE I have ever watched/listened to. It answered every single question I’d ever had. Thank you sir
Hello Mr Jerry Skinner. I just wanted to say that I find these documentaries immensely entertaining and informative to view. Sir you sure enough have a remarkable unique gift with being able to tell a story. Thank you so very very much for making them and sharing with all of us.
Mr. Skinner, I have always enjoyed your tales of history. I don't think anyone could do the job you do with them, even half as well as you! Thank you so much sir. What a blessing, I lived out west in Yuma Arizona for some years and sadly, never visited any historical places. My loss, my regrets.....
Outstanding documentary Jerry, had to watch twice. Absolutely incredible. When you post these documentaries my life stops to watch immediately. I think I have watched every movie about Billy the Kid including Chisom with John Wayne. You are the best my friend, and it was good to see your face. Please keep em coming.🤠 Augie and Jill Blase
The detail you put into this documentary is absurdly good. I have watched dozens of documentaries about this topic and never have I seen most of what you have shown even on the History Channel. Absolutely outstanding Thank You.
Thanks Jerry for your retelling of the Lincoln County Wars and all of the participants , It was the most informative I’ve ever heard and told in your usual style that’s been my favorite for years now
He (Mr. Skinner) does the best job of explaining things. Thank you, Sir. I wonder how I made it to 38, in today's world...how on Earth did anyone make it to 48, or beyond in those days?...
@@JerrySkinner1943 Ok...I'm from Wisconsin and in my opinion, anyone south of Illinois has an accent that multiplies by every mile south of that. Perfect voice for documentaries and you should be on TV and radio. Your documentaries are better than some of the History Channel documentaries I've seen. Also, speaking of History Channel, have you watched "FOUND?" If you havent, you should see the Jesse James episode...mind boggling!
Thank you Jerry for yet another great documentary! You are damn good at what you do! Keep em coming and I'll keep watching em..thanks again sir on a job well done!
Mr. Skinner, your story telling, detail, and videography really bring history to life. Thank you. Apparently Billy was fairly likeable and intelligent; you have to wonder what his life might have been like if it had not gone wrong.
I'm new here, but the admiration so many have for the man narrating this video is absolutely outstanding, incredibly impressive imo. Jerry you my friend are a Gentleman and a scholar, sincerely a new subscriber who is looking forward to all your work. Many a thanks for your time and talent Jerry.
I paused this video once to make another coffee and let a dog out. Other than that, spellbound. You Sir, are a story teller! My GrandFather Alfred (Tick) Ross had that ability as well. A very rare quality to speak easy and be heard clearly.
I agree with Terri Ballard, it is nice to finally see your face. And, you know what, you look exactly as I thought you would. Jerry, I really really really like and appreciate your documentaries. I always look forward to them, and I hope you never stop making them. I'm sure that they are a lot of work to put together, but fans like me appreciate them greatly. By the way, your choice of music always works on all of your documentaries. The level on this one was perfect. Thank you! I, and I'm sure many others, anxiously await your next documentary.
thanks for this excellent account of the true tale of Billy The Kid! I just love all your informative videos of history! You are a champion, for all the effort and time you put into this! Thank you always!
Enjoyed this video very much on Billy the Kid. The Kid is my favorite outlaw from the Old West. Jerry you told this story with such full of information. Things about the history of the Kid & the Lincoln County war i didn't even know about, bravo to you sir.
Love your documentaries, it’s like listening to my grandfather when he was alive,, he called windows “winders” also,,,, plus a battery was a battry, and winders needed warshed.. thank you for the history and the memories your voice brought back....
Very enjoyable, very interesting.......Thanks for making my 4am video viewing morning!! Great to see the face behind the voice too! Thanks for another wonderful documentary..........Looking forward to the next one!
You have the perfect voice to tell these stories. I could listen to this all day. Also, it's uncanny how much that first supposed picture of Billy looks like Emilio Esteves. How crazy is that? Now I truly feel like Emilio was born to play that part.
Brad Gaines:Totally agree & I noticed the resemblance too.Em was def born to play Billy.I loved YG1 & 2,even though they were not v accurate.I wonder if the boys would've recognized themselves.
This use to be 2 parts each over half an hour. If i remember correctly people complained about it's authenticity so My Skinner had to pull em both and stitch up this new shorter version. I only wished i had downloaded the first 2 part version simply because I never wanted Mr Skinner to stop talking about Billy. Like yourself I could listen to him all day.
Excellent mini doc. I read a few books about Billy and loved seeing the actual locations. Your research with finding the old photos is top notch, some I have not seen before. From what I read about Billy your information is accurate and correct... nicely done!
Wow!! The best story of Billy The Kid I've ever seen. You are a very good story teller. No one has ever gone into so much awesome details. Pictures and all.
im irish but live in the u.k.thank you for the endless pleasure your films give me.i have a bad heart so rely on the p.c.your stories brighten my life p;us your voice sounds like slim pickens!
Dear Mr. Jerry. I wanted to write and let you know how much your videos mean to me. I discovered your videos about a year ago while researching Wyatt Earp. About the same time, my father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He and I shared a love for the Wild West and all of the heroes that go along with that time. I would visit my father in law every Wednesday and Friday to sit with him and visit. Some time during those visits I mentioned your videos to him and he said, lets check one out. Well, that started a weekly tradition for us where upon entering his house he’d say, “what’s Jerry got for us today?” We’d listen , drink coffee and sit. Eventually my father in law was confined to the bed as his illness progressed but we continued our tradition of my visits and listening to a Jerry video. Towards the end when he could no longer talk and was in a great deal of pain, I still played your videos on my phone and he seemed to calm down. He died December 29th , 2021. I’ll never forget our special visits during that last year and thank you for making such great videos that brought a little peace to a couple of old cowboy buddies. Take care sir and God bless.
Thank you Kevin, if i had known i would have come and shared coffee with you and your pardoner. If i knew what part of the country your from, i would stop by when i am through that part and buy you coffee. McDonalds coffee is not very good, but at least it is hot as hell. Your friend, Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 thank you sir. That means the world to me. I’m in Atlanta Georgia, sir. And that coffee would be on me!
@@kevinmercer5111 See 11 3rd ft
At 14:49 Jerry says, "On the 4th of April 1978 . . ."
Good on ya mate!
Jerry Skinner should be on Prime Time television. What an amazing Gentleman this man is. His commentary is just out of the world.
I agree. We need more fascinating and well-made stories like Jerry's.
Welsh Warrior
I agree but mainstream TV wants trendy metrosexual douchebags to narrate.
You're not kidding.
Jerry Skinner is a left wing Southern Democratic. He is a stooge for the AOC types, a guilt ridden white southern male.
This guy is about 120 years out of step with his times. He's still living in the lynch law days of the old South. He thinks Blacks are victims of relentless white oppression. What a dope!
Raymond DeFlaviis
Wow you’re stupid
Being a native New Mexican, you know two things in life. First, is the fact that the desert is BIG, hot and empty. Second is the legend of Billy the Kid. THANK YOU so much for giving credence to his story. Kudos to you Mr. Skinner, please keep up the good work. I can only imagine the sheer amount of research you did to produce this video. AMAZING, AND the old tintype photos are simply essential to the tale. BRAVO SIR!!
"This train'll stop at Tucumcari!"
True statement about New Mexico. I was born and raised in Artesia, and have since moved to Florida. I do have a longing to visit Ruidoso, Lincoln and a few other spots in NM, but won't set foot in NM until that crazy governor is out of office.
Big, hot and empty is 3 things.
@@ARMOCROW_
No, it's one thing.
Your head. Dork.
@@TheBatugan77 it's 3
Billy was never going to have a long life, but he lived a memorable life that will not be forgotten. Something about William Bonnie resonates with me... Thank you for this documentary.
Me too!
I thought his name was Henry Mcarty
DNA Confirmed that Billy the Kid actually lived until he died of Natural Causes in his late 70's or early 80's.
He made an effort to reveal the truth, but wasn't believed.
He literally lived h8s life, God Bless him. That had to take some restraint for a young man with reasons to retaliate.
Garrett must have made arrangements with Billy to make his story stick.
He wasn't the turncoat everyone thought he was.
DNA is a valuable tool to validate or invalidate a vast number of History subjects.
Beth Bartlett
Sociologist/Behavioralist
and Historian
What do you mean, Billy the kid lived to be 91 years old...
@@joshuablevins4340 He didn't.
This guy has went to so many trouble for us making these videos. This is better than anything on television. I've watched all of them. Your really good. Who needs the history channel. Thank you for all you do.
Agreed. I just found this channel and I'm binge watching all his docs. He really does a great job
Pop's voice be smooth and he cool AF tho pat didn't kill billy I be listen to these fo sleep alot of shootin in north Memphis
What troubles could you please tell me
@@wildestcowboy2668im in north memphis 2
You're * really illiterate
Mr. Skinner, as far as I'm concerned you could read from your car insurance policy and I would sit by the speaker like the old RCA dog. Love your work!
David, you are very kind and i appreciate your kind words my friend. Jerry
David, agreed.
David, Jerry could make story of cabbage interesting and intriguing, that's how good he is.
Jerry, your voice reminded me immediately of the late great actor Richard Farnsworth. You sound just like him.
Amen
YESSS!!!! Jerry , his narration and a kick ass documentary . Life is good..
Amen that ;-)
@Pat C Come on man 🙄
@Pat C 😆😆😭
@Pat C she's mine
Yes it is
I was born and raised in Texas but I was raised learning all about the legend of Billy the Kid and after watching Young Guns 1 the first time I made my mind up at that point that one day I'm moving to New Mexico and then Young Guns 2 came out and I was blown away. Well I've been living in Pecos NM for 15 years now and I have never been happier in my life. I have cousins who were born and raised here in New Mexico and they ran the Mallett feed store in Las Vegas. I've fully enveloped myself with Billy the Kid. I feel a strong connection with him for some reason. I don't care what anyone says Billy isn't an outlaw he was a good guy who got caught up in the corruption of the times. And no matter what people think the Santa Fe ring is still going strong. Here it's who you know and not what you know. But they don't call this amazing state The Land of Enchantment for nothing and if you're looking for real magic then you'll find it in these old mountains. There's history like no other here and an old way of doing things that I don't see changing anytime soon. New Mexico is my home and my bones will be buried in this dirt. I may not be a native born but I promise you I have more love and respect for this great land than many people who were born here. I can't imagine living anywhere else.
I’m from Oklahoma and I like New Mexico too.
This is the kind of place I want to move to. I live in Chicago suburbs and really hate it here. I want to live in a red state as those are the only states left in America that still have a semblance of sanityand normalcy left.
@@katherinemcdonnell6333 Absolutely. The reason is because those people don’t know what they’re missing, they’ve never had a life like ours in the west., I feel sorry for them.
Amen to that brother I hope you make it I've lived in Texas my entire life, even though it's definitely changed a lot through the years but in my opinion this is the best state in the Union God bless you my friend and God bless the Great state of Texas!!! 39:12 e@@katherinemcdonnell6333
@@katherinemcdonnell6333New Mexico is a blue state also
Jerry Skinner provides a certain speaking method in his documentaries that makes you want to listen, and that is what is needed to learn... You are not just "Hearing" him, you are truly "Listening" to the man's teachings... If its not being done already, public schools need to pay him to implement these types of lessons to kids. I would have benefited from a great teacher like this, & maybe kids of today would too... Great Job Mr. Skinner!
Agreed
Mr Jerry Skinner. Your documentaries are so amazing. You should have your own show. I listen to them daily while Im cleaning. I would love to see a documentary of you. That would be great.
I am from the UK and love the story of Billy the Kid. I watched many accounts of his story and they all seemed to contradict each other at various points and left you wondering what really happened. This by far the most detailed and believable account I have seen and love the way it was told. When I was young the stories and films always portrayed Billy as a ruthless killer and while he was obviously no angel, I now see him as a young man who was loyal to those who treated him well and was doing the best he could in what were violent times.
He lived in Hico , Texas under the name of Brushy Bill Roberts and died at 91 years old...Pat Garrett was a liar and murderer and never shot Billy...the man in Billy's grave in New Mexico was Charlie Boudry..
That's my picture of the "PALS" gravemarker at the end. I uploaded it to wikipedia years ago. I am glad I could contribute something to this great video.
Thank you Banditt, got any more. Thank you again. Jerry
Wow ....I hope Mr.Jerry that you'll see ....one day this comment .....I could listen to you for hours ....days...
Thank you so much for your work....May God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much.
Thank you Giovanni for your kind words. I wish you and yours the best. Thank you again. Jerry
My favorite outlaw and wild west historian of the day. Mr. Jerry Skinner god bless you sir and keep it up keep it going. I always loved history as a kid but you got a way about bringing it close and personal... Let's petition to get Skinner a shot at a miniseries of his own.. I don't know how but just an idea.
History is a good teacher. Thx, Jerry for your love of History.
Sadly,humans don't learn from it.
I absolutely love this video. In 7th grade I lived in Ruidoso, New Mexico (Lincoln county)and we had to dress up like someone we learned about in social studies. I picked Billy the Kid. I researched and learned so much about Billy the Kid.
This just might be the best, most honest telling of the Billy the Kid story. Kudos!
@Liveleakrefugee - We held a séance and the psychic said so! 🤣
Hi Jerry,
I'm A 70 Year Young Man That Loves Your Work!
It's Great To See The Man Behind The Voice...
Thanks Much,
Wayne
Redmond
Washington
2-9-2024
Thank you Wayne, you live in a beautiful state. Maybe we should form a club for those who love the old west. Jerry
Billy looks like a kid alright,, a kid with a touch of "downs syndrome"?
Thank You so very much Mr Skinner. Your documentaries are *absolutely superb, in every way, including your most delightful voice.♥💫☮🌻
Jerry you have a voice to rival any narration I have ever heard on celluloid. You popped up in my “suggestion box” and I’ve since devoured most of the videos on your brilliant channel. It’s also wonderful to finally put a face to these fantastic video films you make.
Your laid back, cool, mellifluous tones, bring an added quality to your work. You always bring a certain dignity to your chosen subjects, as most of them have sadly passed away. You clearly respect there memory and life, giving the viewer an inside perspective into there lifetime and story. Telling a story and putting those pieces together is an art form. You make seamless, subtle editing and musical choices.
In this video, you bring a humanity to the stereo typical perception of the infamous outlaw. Billy the kid was a “human being” with a mother, a brother, friends. acquaintances and a background. I never knew that lots of the original locations still exist. Photographs of Billy’s mother and his gun, his point of view from the jail house window and the other people in the story(like sheriff Pat Garrett), bring to this legendary tale, a more realistic authenticity. This is a historical, visual portal, into Billy’s life. I never would have known of a place called “Stinking Springs”. What a great name!!
It really was the Wild West, a gun shooting lawlessness that makes the average cowboy film look like “a nativity play”. Have you read the book “Blood Meridian” by Cormac McCarthy by the way? I think you would appreciate it and I highly recommend that you do. This film very much reminded me of this book.
I appreciate particularly your videos on the lesser known, perhaps under appreciated actors. These faces that penetrate our tv/film screens and will be forever etched in our memory. You somehow mange to humanise whoever you choose to highlight, like a final swan song or a magnificent mini epitaph.
You probably won’t see his comment but thank you so much for your work, it’s attention to detail and the care with which you execute it.
Keep them coming!!
Best, from Liverpool England.🙏❤️.
x
Thank you my friend for the most kind words. I don't deserve them though. Hope you are o.k. with the covet virus and all. Jerry
Now , I know it is Jerry Skinner telling these great truths of history !! To me, it's as if good ole ,Slim Picken came back to us !!! Thanks ! Jerry !!!
Mr Skinner,
These are undoubtedly, totally legit, Classic TH-cam. Some of the very best there is. Very much obliged.
I could listen to these stories forever I'm 35 and I love all your biographies these are the types of movies and stories I want to see ! I can't believe this channel isn't much bigger great job keep up the great work and be well!
It's great to finally see your face, thanks for all the great videos
He sounds looks like a creepy old pervert! LOL
@@EDDIE5918 Not at all, his voice is very soothing, I enjoy the sound of it
@@EDDIE5918 u asshole
@@EDDIE5918 If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
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Mr Skinner, your videos should be shown on tv 📺 but then we’d lose your exclusiveness. Your videos are sooo good and informative and the juxtaposition of yesterday’s pictures and today’s are absolutely fascinating.
Thank you for all your hard work. Your videos are obviously a labor of love; the truth of Americas’ Old West will live on because of historians like you Sir 👍👏👏👏
I just came across this Billy the Kid video and I just wanted to pay you my compliments, sir. That was great work and the quality of the photographs and along with the knowledge of the local history is a testament to the amount of research that you put in to each of these videos. This is what You Tube is best for. So people with passion for something can have an outlet to share it with those who will really appreciate it. Thank You!
Thank you Rick. Jerry
The best Storyteller on TH-cam!
Thank you Vickie but are you sure about that? Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 Absolutely!..
Jerry Skinner you are well loved and your documentaries are absolutely the best in the world. Great to finally see your face.
Super story teller.
I've been hooked over a year now. Very soothing.
He said "Hello Bob !" and pulled both triggers of the 10 Gauge shotgun .... have heard this story before and comes to mind every time i hear the story Billy the Kid, Another Great Documentary from Jerry ... thanks very much.
Very well done. Great story telling and chain of events. Thanks.
Well done. Thanks for the history and historical pictures and locations. Thanks for including the modern pictures as well.
Seems to me Billy the kid was just doing the best he could for his time- Same kind of corruption today on many times larger scale w/ more diverse level- Kinda simpler system back then- If you couldn't get figured out you just shot it out- Would saved lot red tape, time & loop holes as the system is today - Seems Billy was Man of his word which is a rairity nowadays- Thanks Mr. Jerry for putting the the story straight!
Im 53 years old and stories of Billy the Kid never get old, only more intriguing. Great job Jerry.
Thank you… this was an excellent documentary. I live a few hours away from Lincoln county and Ft Sumner. After seeing this, I want to go back and explore now that everything is ‘open’
*Facial Recognition was used to compare the early photo of Billy with Brushy Bill and they matched. That is s current Forensic Science.*
Thus, Billy died 69 years after the Pat Garrett episode.
Facial Recognition has less than 1% variance and would be a deciding factor in Court today. That would be "Checkmate" on this subject, so to speak.
Excellent Documentary Mr Skinner. Excellent.
Billy the kid is legendary.... will never die
Thank you . Billy has been a hero of mine since childhood !
Excellent video, thanks to all who took part in making it! God bless.
Rewatching these videos and/or listening to them in the background. While working on something else. A superb historian, easiest to enjoy.
Always been a Billy the Kid history guy, and this video just proved that. Thank you for this. Great video. Loved your final comment "Waited until Billy was dead to put bars around that would hold him". Thanks again!
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Thank you Mr. Skinner!👍😁
We enjoy all the obvious hard work and energy, detail you put into your documentaries.
Always well done! 👍👍👍😉
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Awesome job! Thank you! I love our Western history!
Nobody recounts a story like
Mr Jerry Skinner. I appreciate the kindness with which you treat the reputation of your subjects .
In a world that now tends to focus on the negative and tarnish peoples memories for the sake of ratings your reverent style is always a welcome change
Billy the Kid was notorious indeed. Great documentary, Jerry.
The Kid was a scapegoat in the Lincoln County War.....Dolan not unlike todays politicos.....The Kid was caught up in it....one thing leading to another....Billy should not have been tried and convicted....and would not have been in that situation....The Kid was easy for the Dolan mob to hang the killings on.....prosecuters and judges all Dolan's men....
The true murder was appointed treasurer of Lincoln County.. Billy just made it hard for them
@@edstevens4439 Billy should of been pardoned, but he still was involved in some killings. Obviously he was a nicer outlaw compared to Jesse James.
@@attilathehun0 I agree with what u said about Billy.But please don't diss Jess,Frank & the Youngers.Are you fully aware of all those boys went thru?War is bad,civil war is totally VILE.
@@susanmccormick6022 I familiar with the stories during the Civil War and after the war. Despite Jesse's popularity he still was a robber and a killer. The James Gang led a bloody trail.
Mr. Skinner you are so lovely to listen to, I appreciate all of the details you add in, I am never once lost or need to pause and go back to catch something. I showed this to my parents and they are watching all of your videos. What a great tour guide you are to a snapshot of the past. Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful videos. 🐈
Thank you so very much for your kind words. Thank your parents for me o.k. Jerry
I really enjoy the history of billy the kid I and others use to play billy the kid thank you
Really enjoyed this video. As someone from northern England, a visit to Lincoln county to see all this history is on my bucket list.
Another great video Thank you .... to totally digress, we can only dream of roads like that in UK!!!
Wow! Speechless... amazing! I really enjoyed it... I love it.. Billy The Kid!
A Jerry Skinner video? Instant thumbs-up and immediate viewing. Thanks, Jerry....!!
terrific documentary! Watched the whole thing in one sitting. You have a great story-telling way. Thanks!
This was brilliant and very informative. This is probably the most educated story of Billy the Kid that you'll find. I love American history. Apparently, Billy the Kid's roots were from my part of the world, Ireland. His real name was McCarty, an well known Irish name as is Antrim, the county in Ireland I come from.
Rolling hills here in Antrim County ,MI.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST DOCUMENTARY ABOUT BILLY THE KIDS LIFE I have ever watched/listened to. It answered every single question I’d ever had. Thank you sir
Hello Mr Jerry Skinner. I just wanted to say that I find these documentaries immensely entertaining and informative to view. Sir you sure enough have a remarkable unique gift with being able to tell a story. Thank you so very very much for making them and sharing with all of us.
no one tells it better than you jerry. you're a true documentarian. great job as usual.
great one jerry. this should be on television. what a lot of great research.
Another great video !
So glad to see the face of the BEST narrator & my favorite.
Thank you for sharing this & all your videos.
Thank you Shirley, i could not have said it better my self. (Just Kidding) Thank you very much. Jerry
I live your voice in these videos. Very calming. Great work.
Mr. Skinner, I have always enjoyed your tales of history. I don't think anyone could do the job you do with them, even half as well as you! Thank you so much sir. What a blessing, I lived out west in Yuma Arizona for some years and sadly, never visited any historical places. My loss, my regrets.....
Thank you Paul. Jerry
Outstanding documentary Jerry, had to watch twice. Absolutely incredible. When you post these documentaries my life stops to watch immediately. I think I have watched every movie about Billy the Kid including Chisom with John Wayne. You are the best my friend, and it was good to see your face. Please keep em coming.🤠 Augie and Jill Blase
Thank you, Mr. Skinner! And greetings from Germany
The detail you put into this documentary is absurdly good. I have watched dozens of documentaries about this topic and never have I seen most of what you have shown even on the History Channel. Absolutely outstanding Thank You.
Thank you Lowland. Jerry
Thanks Jerry for your retelling of the Lincoln County Wars and all of the participants , It was the most informative I’ve ever heard and told in your usual style that’s been my favorite for years now
thank you Pacem. Jerry
He (Mr. Skinner) does the best job of explaining things. Thank you, Sir. I wonder how I made it to 38, in today's world...how on Earth did anyone make it to 48, or beyond in those days?...
That was a terribly great! Presentation, of Billy the kid. Thanks for sharing., Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for keeping true to this history unlike Hollywood. We need more educators like you.
I love this channel. This is my go to when I want to sit back, chill out, and learn something cool.
I am a big fan of the billy the kid story and this documentary was amazing the narrators voice is so soothing and interesting excellent stuff
I can see and picture all of it . Thank you for your video. I ve always been interested in this history. It’s not so long ago for me.
This was great. You're a good story teller. I was in Lincoln in 2019 and this video took me back to that now quiet little town.
Thanks for your efforts, from a Wild West fan here in West Yorkshire. 🇬🇧
Amazing documentary! The "twang" in your narration makes me feel right at home with every slide and clip you show....simply awesome!
Thank you Joseph, twang, what twang? Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 Ok...I'm from Wisconsin and in my opinion, anyone south of Illinois has an accent that multiplies by every mile south of that. Perfect voice for documentaries and you should be on TV and radio. Your documentaries are better than some of the History Channel documentaries I've seen. Also, speaking of History Channel, have you watched "FOUND?" If you havent, you should see the Jesse James episode...mind boggling!
@@josephspingolajr.5804 Aincho yankees got no 'spect fer thuh way us Texins spake the Kang's Ainglish? 😆
What happened to the original cabin they moved to?
Wow I was glued to watching that brilliant documentry, iv always been fascinated by Billy the kids life story, thank you very much for posting this
Thank you Jerry for yet another great documentary! You are damn good at what you do! Keep em coming and I'll keep watching em..thanks again sir on a job well done!
Thank you Robin. Jerry
Mr. Skinner, your story telling, detail, and videography really bring history to life. Thank you. Apparently Billy was fairly likeable and intelligent; you have to wonder what his life might have been like if it had not gone wrong.
Thank you William. Jerry
His step father has a lot to answer for.
I'm new here, but the admiration so many have for the man narrating this video is absolutely outstanding, incredibly impressive imo. Jerry you my friend are a Gentleman and a scholar, sincerely a new subscriber who is looking forward to all your work. Many a thanks for your time and talent Jerry.
Thank you Roy Roy, you are very kind. Jerry
Another good one Jerry, and it is good to see you! Jerry, I liked your last words!
You sir are awesome I’ve never seen a better Billy the kid documentary. God bless you Mr Skinner
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I paused this video once to make another coffee and let a dog out. Other than that, spellbound. You Sir, are a story teller! My GrandFather Alfred (Tick) Ross had that ability as well. A very rare quality to speak easy and be heard clearly.
Thank you Paul. It always amazes me to hear that. Wish i could have met Tick. Jerry
I agree with Terri Ballard, it is nice to finally see your face. And, you know what, you look exactly as I thought you would. Jerry, I really really really like and appreciate your documentaries. I always look forward to them, and I hope you never stop making them. I'm sure that they are a lot of work to put together, but fans like me appreciate them greatly. By the way, your choice of music always works on all of your documentaries. The level on this one was perfect. Thank you! I, and I'm sure many others, anxiously await your next documentary.
Thank you Musicman. Jerry
This is by far my favorite documentary that I have seen on the Lincoln county war.. Thank you love it
Thank you for such a fascinating history lesson!!
Absolutely fascinating what a great Documentary thank you Mr Jerry Skinner Annmarie UK
Thank you Ann very much. Jerry
thanks for this excellent account of the true tale of Billy The Kid! I just love all your informative videos of history! You are a champion, for all the effort and time you put into this! Thank you always!
Thank you Phillip, i appreciate it. Jerry
Enjoyed this video very much on Billy the Kid. The Kid is my favorite outlaw from the Old West. Jerry you told this story with such full of information. Things about the history of the Kid & the Lincoln County war i didn't even know about, bravo to you sir.
What a super exelent documentary. Thank you very much. I believe most of Billy's story over the government pardon Billy now. Or have they.
Great history and delivery of facts. TY for the videos you make. Love your voice..
I love history...hell yeah. That was properly told. Great documentary.... ✌️
Thanks for providing this wonderful slice of history Jerry
Keep posting Jerry, enjoying this channel!
Love your documentaries, it’s like listening to my grandfather when he was alive,, he called windows “winders” also,,,, plus a battery was a battry, and winders needed warshed.. thank you for the history and the memories your voice brought back....
Absolutely love your channel! Thanks for your beautifully presented channel excellent.
Very enjoyable, very interesting.......Thanks for making my 4am video viewing morning!! Great to see the face behind the voice too! Thanks for another wonderful documentary..........Looking forward to the next one!
You have the perfect voice to tell these stories. I could listen to this all day. Also, it's uncanny how much that first supposed picture of Billy looks like Emilio Esteves. How crazy is that? Now I truly feel like Emilio was born to play that part.
Brad Gaines:Totally agree & I noticed the resemblance too.Em was def born to play Billy.I loved YG1 & 2,even though they were not v accurate.I wonder if the boys would've recognized themselves.
This use to be 2 parts each over half an hour. If i remember correctly people complained about it's authenticity so My Skinner had to pull em both and stitch up this new shorter version. I only wished i had downloaded the first 2 part version simply because I never wanted Mr Skinner to stop talking about Billy. Like yourself I could listen to him all day.
Emilio was awesome as Billy the kid, I really liked that movie, also Lou Diamond Phillips was great in that movie as well as the whole cast.
Mr skinner, I am addicted to your documentaries. So well researched and informative. Billy the kid is my favorite so far.
Thank you!
Your work is amazing and the details you provide are greater than anything I have every seen in the past. Thanks so much for the hard work.
Excellent mini doc. I read a few books about Billy and loved seeing the actual locations. Your research with finding the old photos is top notch, some I have not seen before.
From what I read about Billy your information is accurate and correct... nicely done!
Great video Jerry love watching your channel.
Wow!! The best story of Billy The Kid I've ever seen.
You are a very good story teller. No one has ever gone into so much awesome details. Pictures and all.
Great job, Jerry, on this interesting piece of Americana.
im irish but live in the u.k.thank you for the endless pleasure your films give me.i have a bad heart so rely on the p.c.your stories brighten my life p;us your voice sounds like slim pickens!