On The Road with Ernest Borgnine: In The Navy and John Wayne
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- Ernie tells the story of how he wound up in the Navy for ten years, during the Depression. In WWII, he served as a first class gunner's mate, going up and down the East Coast hunting German submarines. Ernie tells about getting drunk with John Wayne. For some odd reason, I cannot recall the name of the film "True Grit."
The man drove his own bus..and got tickled as hell to see a convoy of GI's on the road. Gotta love him.
We got us a convoy buddy! Damn I miss this Legend.
I was fortunate enough to meet Erne a couple of times while he was traveling in his coach. We sat and talked for a couple of hours each time . It was a great experience with a great man. A truly lasting experience that I will not forget
Seeing his face light up as he passed the Army convoy and laid on the air horn, just made my day! HooooAaaaaahhhhh!!!
He seemed like a no nonsense type of guy. The service really did make a man outta him. None of today's Hollywood actors can stand up to his classic generation
David simmons, absolutely right you are!!
Yes sir u got that Rite
My Dad was in the Navy WW2. Passed in 55. Makes me have even more admiration for Ernest Great actor of the greatest generation. And Airwolf will always be a favorite
I met Ernest Borgnine at a film festival back in the late 1990s. He was a big teddy bear. An extremely nice man.
Always loved Ernest Borgnine and hold him in the highest regards as a war hero, which he was.
What a great American. RIP, sir.
Ernest Borgnine had an acting range that out shined almost all his contemporaries in Hollywood. He could play the meanest villains or the funniest comedy roles and do it convincingly and outstandingly.
Ernest Borgnine, Jimmy Stewart the real actor heroes. Along with the other non actors millions who served.
mrbeaverstate I believe it was Jimmy Stewart who lost his only son to the war.
@@tamaraweber3296 He lost his son in Vietnam.
@@tamaraweber3296 Jimmy Stewart flew 25 bombing missions over Europe. He remained in the reserves and retired in the 1960’s as a Brigadier general.
A lot of other Hollywood Celebrities served during the war including
Don Rickles Navy
Lee Marvin Marines
Tony Curtis Navy
Bob Barker Navy
Glenn Miller USAAF Died in service. His aircraft Disappeared over the English Channel in December 1944
Leslie Howard British Military also lost in the war when his plane was shot down by the Germans
Clark Gable Should be noted that his wife was killed in a plane crash on a war bonds tour
Mickey Rooney
Robert Ryan
And Many more served
How many do you think would serve today in a war of similar size and scope.
Lee Marvin won the Silver Star plus other high citations for his bravery in the Pacific. He was always quiet about it. There’s a terrific Johnny Carson interview with him. Amazing.
what a good, decent man he was. cant stop watching these videos. sure his family was glad they did this project
My friend and her family met Mr.Borgenine and had nothing but the best to say about him...he is wonderful to see on screen.
Ernest was a great star and if was alive today he would be 99 years of age.
You will be missed Ernest, such a gentleman. My condolences to your entire family,
Rooster Cogburn,the man with the patch.The film is true grit.
FILL YOUR HANDS YOU SONOFABITCH!
I call that Bull Talk, from a one eyed Fat man!
Those soldiers in the convoy had no idea who was honking at them. GM1 Borgnine you are class sir.
Even when he’s driving on “personal” time he’s the epitome of a professional. He knows there’s a camera on him, he knows what to do. That is just flipping awesome 👏
He certainly didn't miss anything by not being around in this 2020 debacle. Imagine looking at this simple pleasure as a luxury.
I was in the Navy, HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class), from 1964 - 1968. Did a lot of growing up and I still use a lot of those lessons today in retirement. I have a great deal of respect for Ernest Borgnine.
Ernest was a straightforward and down to earth character actor, who appeared in so many marvellous films. He’s sadly missed.
Roster Coburn True Grit. And Mrs Borgnine I want to thank you sir for all your service. And I love everything you have done. GREAT ACTOR 👍
He was our neighbor during the time he was filming Machale’s Navy and it was an adventure to say the lest
He was great in emperor of the north. Such a fantastic sadist!
Marty!
That was my favorite Earnest Borgnine movie.
Great American and a favorite of mine....
amen to that .
This man was so great, he was a giant of a actor and he lived a great life. He appears to be as happy meeting a waitress or a ceo. He does not appear to be impressed with titles.I enjoyed all of his movies starting with Marty
I used to watch him as a child in Spanish dubbed movies. I miss him. Great personality.
"He's the Tiger of the Pacific, Quinton McHale!"
I almost forgot! Thanks!👍🏼
I saw that episode
I miss this man. He's like family member to me.
We can all relate. Awesome.
There has never been a movie that he was in that I didn’t like! Love this guy!
How cool is that Ernie driving his own bus
What a great actor in his heyday , the golden age of Hollywood and so ordinary and down to earth it appears from this interview. If a movie from the 50s or 60s had Ernie in it it was always worth a watch some absolute classic performances the fans here will know which ones I am talking about .
Borgnine was a terrific actor and a Giant among Men - A gentle Giant -
Ernest Borginine was a great guy. He'll be deeply missed.
Back when hoolywood was made of actors you could admire and love! This guy is awesome!
I used to love it when Dennis Miller had Borgnine on his radio show..... He had a lot to say and was down to earth...
Enjoyed this video. Ernest was a great actor and it seems a good Guy as well. God Bless Ernest Borgnine ....
He was absolutely awesome in the Movie From here to Eternity and the Wild Bunch.
Bad Day At Black Rock!
Yep ... scared the crap out of me!
Ernie was in so many good movies, even the lesser known ones. One of my favorites is The Devil's Rain where he plays the devil, along with Tom Skerrit and William Shatner. The Wild Bunch is probably my favorite Borgnine movie ever. I grew up watching him as a kid in McHale's Navy, I loved that show.
I could listen to him tell stories all day.
Love this guy,one of the best from the greatest generation. Ernie was one of a kind & I miss him.
One of my favourite old day actors!
Ernie is a honorary CPO, and was on our ship during a Great Lakes Cruise. He went and had to see all of the crew. Will never forget him.
Oh yeah that's Earnest all right. Hell of a man, actor, veteran, etc. Not many guys like him. He could play any character given. R.I.P good sir. You have done your country proud. 🙏🏼🇺🇸🌎
Loved this actor! A true patriot and skilled actor!
Mr. Brognine was a great American for his service in the Navy. Thanks to veterans like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess if I was interviewing Ernest Borgnine while he was driving his bus, I'd be a bit too in awe to remember details such as True Grit and Rooster Cogburn. He just seems like the real deal, a genuine regular Joe. I wish we had as many people like that today as we used to.
Full sail Ernie, we will miss you !
Ernest will always be one of the best actors to ever Grace this earth. His work stands the test of time, he will always be my favorite superhero. I miss Ernest
A wonderful to spend some time with one of America's greatest Legends!! The honesty and integrity of this gentleman is truly awe-inspiring!! We will miss him but his Legend will continue for all time!!
Mr.Borgnine was a great man...on and off of the stage,, he was a real hero in life, and a hero on the big screen,, mr.Borgnine i sure do miss you, & i wish you still here with us now...
Member of the greatest generation.
So was my grandfather, he was an Army combat medic. Lived to be 98 and said he was on borrowed time, thought he should have died on D-Day or soon thereafter. He was blessed to make it home safely in one piece. However, it was the wounds unseen that took their toll. He rarely spoke of the war and when he did, it was brief!
God bless everyone 🕆
Such a versatile actor either playing a heavy or likeable character .
The WW 2 generation is one of two the greatest generations ever in the United States history. The other greatest generation are those who fought the Revolutionary War. (minute men)
Yes Sir
Bunch crybabies nowadays
RIP Mr.Borgnine, from this Vet...thank you for your service
an outstanding actor ...
I was a trucker for 37 years wish i would have met him.
A true legend and class act..wish he was still here..
just a wonderful person....
Walter Palmer: I agree, a wonderful man and a great actor.
I agree. .A wonderful good man ..
I love this guy. I worked with him when he was present of the SAG.
That's Something You Hardly Ever
See Is A Movie Star Driving His Own Bus Sounds Good To Me That's The way For Star To Meet
His Fellow Americans. Two Thumbs Up Ernest.!
You had a blast and thank you for sharing.
OMG this is priceless I am watching all of them I love Ernie
He reminds me of my Dad. Such a nice guy. Great series. Thank you.
Fair Winds and Calm Seas from one old squid to another, I'll miss you Ernie....
PappyStu
MMC (SS)
With all due respect Sir, it's "I bid you fair winds & following seas!" (Following Seas, like a tailwind LOL) :)
McHale Navy was my favorite show when it was on. I loved it and was excited to see it.
Great man great actor always love him
Poseidon Adventure was one of my favs
I totally agree. My other fav. roles/films were Willard and of course McHales Navy. Poseidon though is by far my fav. of his many outstanding roles.
Loved that one too. Was also in one of many stars in a movie with an awesome name:
Bad Day At Black Rock
Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Lee Marvin, Dean Jagger and Walter Brennan also starred in this post WW 2 western noir classic.
My favorite film of his is the wild bunch man what a film. Also cabbie from escape from New York.
He has his pants undone just driving down the road. What a great character.
Great man! Thanks for the interview.
Ernest Borgnine was a real American. Most Hollywood actors were self centered and looked down on their audiences, but Ernie never thought of the little man as little. He was a great actor too.
Thank you for your service Sir.
Wonderful man and he won a Oscar for Marty.He played nice guys like Marty and sadists like the sergeant in From Here to Eternity or the heavy in Bad Day at Black Rock.RIP
Too bad there was no professional camera man to get footage of the convoy. Even though the camera was mounted, they could have rotated or moved it to show what he was so excited about. Notice a lot of times throughout the different videos of Ernie mentioning things he sees, but cameraman doesn't follow along with it. I've always loved the honesty, compassion, and patriotism that Ernest Borgnine has always had for others and our country. I can tell that he has passed it down to his son too and even more thankful for that....................a real parent!!! God Bless Ernest's soul and his family. What a great and wonderful man.
This is an awesome time capsule. Very happy to come across this.
I liked him in “Bad Day at Black Rock”
Great down to earth man….rip Ernie.🙏❤️
"Marty"--brilliant performance, 'nuff said.
'You took from me the only thing I loved in the whole world! My Linda!'
Ernie on the Poseidon Adventure
A lot of memories of Mr B Growing up. RIP EB.........
Ernest Borgnine was one of the best!
One of the greats !
So glad you've posted all of these bus bits... Thank you!
Mr. Borgnine should have received an Oscar for his performance as: Dutch Engstrom in Peckinpah's masterpiece: THE WILD BUNCH!
How can you not like Ernie. Wonderful person and wonderful actor.
My favorite show and actor. McHale
Emporer of the North! Was hoping to meet him in the Lodge in Richmond, Va
What a cool guy ! Great Actor .He is truly missed !
Loved Earnest Borgnine, what a nice friendly man.
What a guy. A true Everyman.❤️
Enjoyed watching every movie he was in
He would come in my barber shop in West Allis Wi when he was in town for the Great Circus Parade.
The first time he came in, I had a regular customer coming in, so he sat and waited till I was done with him. When I asked him if he wanted his eyebrows trimmed, He said " Oh kid, dont tuch them, that's money in the bank!" He even sent me an autographed picture made out to me. I still have it in my shop. He was a very cool person. Loved people. I gave him 4 or 5 haircuts over the years....
Incredible hearing how prior to Mc Hales' Navy he served in the Navy for 10 years.
Love this guy. My Grandfather served throughout the war on the county class Cruiser HMS Kent.
Ernie! Ernie! He drove the fastest bus in the west........."Good Ole Ernie!" 🍀
Always enjoyed his movies and loved his personality!!
From here to Eternity. The stockade sergeant. He called Sinatra Monkey in the movie. Lol!
What a great man and actor
A great actor and seemingly a great guy. A true example of the greatest generation
So different from most of the actors today. RIP, sir.
Part of life that sucks as you get old is all your favourite actors die.
So happy to find this 👍🏻