John Wayne! We need you now! Duke called me "Grizzly" remembers co-star Gregg Palmer. AWOW
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- Gregg Palmer appeared with John Wayne in 6 movies. Duke liked having "the big guy" on location with him. Not just because Palmer could deliver the acting goods, but, it seems, because he could also watch out for Duke's cat! Wait til you hear Palmer talk about it in this interview from A WORD ON WESTERNS' very first annual John Wayne Birthday Celebration, May 21, 2014. Gregg (Jan 25, 1927-Oct 31, 2015) had so many wonderful stories about his adventures in acting he could, and should, have written a book. We were lucky he joined us to reminisce, shortly before his death at the age of 88. Groomed as a leading man by Universal-International when his career began under the name Palmer Lee, Gregg's tall, 6'2', height quickly started to go sideways and he became a burly, much in demand, character actor. Usually cast as a rough villain or outlaw, Gregg worked in 100s of TV series. And, he was in movies with some of cinema's giants. Not just Duke, but James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Rock Hudson, Fred MacMurray and three with Audie Murphy, plus, the comedy teams of Martin & Lewis and Abbott & Costello. His numerous TV westerns include "Gunsmoke" (21 appearances), "Wagon Train," "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Rawhide," "Bonanza," "Laramie," "Wild, Wild West" and just about any that were being produced in the fifties and sixties. In "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," his recurring role as Tom McLowery included the climactic shootout at the O.K. Corral. Gregg Palmer tells about John Mitchum showing him a new piece of poetry, "America, Why I Love Her," that turned into a memorable recording done by John Wayne. Gregg recites the poem to a room full of western fans...and actually sounds like Duke! The poem has been newly recorded by Robert Duvall, who joined dozens of other celebrities all recording more of John Mitchum's poems for a CD release, produced by his daughter, Cindy. Gregg Palmer left us lots of goodies for this and future generations to enjoy. This emotion charged compilation of short interview segments from 2014, with additional material, was recorded in The Autry Museum's Sagebrush Cafe.
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These old Western actor/icons are great Americans and American treasures. God bless him.
So great to see Mr. Palmer. He was a fine actor. Realty enjoyed the poem he recited. Thanks. 👍
I sailed past the back of John Wayne's home and John was out walking around his back yard. He looked over and I waved to John, he waved back. That was a treat lol
From my laughter at Dukes cat calling, to the beauty of America Why I Love Her, and feeling my throat tightening, thank you for the beautiful words.
Thanks, Len.
What a great man.Duke and Grizzly calling a cat had me in stitches.
You and me both!
Did the cat come? He never said.
@@glennruscher4007im reminded of an old song the cat came back the very next day.?
@@glennruscher4007 It was afraid not to!
That's the most life-like impression of the Duke I've ever heard...
Was amazing and wonderful to hear! I could just picture Duke at that moment!
riiiiiiight??? NAILS him!
Edward Faulkner also does great John Wayne impressions.
Around 2008 a fellow western fan and I traveled to Tombstone, AZ. It was an anniversary of the shootout and was crowded with fans. We were hanging around the Main Street watching a fast draw exhibition when I noticed a great big, familiar looking guy sitting at a card table on the boardwalk in the shade. Very hot day. It was Gregg Palmer. He was alone for about 10 minutes and we talked with him like old friends. He told us about his friendship with John Wayne and other stories of his TV and movie days. Very nice, humble, regular kind of guy. Not really what I expected for a Hollywood character actor of his standing. I've seen him in hundreds of scenes.it was a thrill.
Gregg was very special, Laurence. How nice you were able to spend time with him. He had stories about everybody!
Love John Wayne, miss his patriotism
Thanks Rob
The best John Wayne I've ever heard. Sounds just like him without parody. RIP Greg Palmer, you were a great performer and without your particular style, those characters would have been bland. Mr. Word, I thank you for sharing this and others. I wish I'd known about these events before everyone was gone but the nostalgia you invoke by sharing these moments is poignant.
Thanks, Kyle. We will get back into production at the Autry. We just don't know when we will be able to resume production. There are still plenty more people I'd like to interview about their work in westerns. I hope you'll be able to attend.
Ive said it before-every time I hear the words from that poem, it NEVER ceases to make my eyes very misty. Such beautiful words, no matter who recites it. Thanks for this Mr. Word and Mr. Palmer.
In these times with " the virus " and the riots Mr. Mitchums poem is very powerful ! ! I wish more people would listen and take to heart . Greg Palmer great actor and a fine man . Thanks Rob for bringing us great videos ! !
Well said amen 💯🇺🇸🦅👍🏼
His Duke imitation is spot on.! Great storyteller.!
Ditto brother! Antifa is trying to divide Americans but United we will stand.
One of the best interviews, that I've ever seen.
I have said that so many times to Rob's interviews that I now just say "Another great interview Mr Word" ;
"Here kitty, kitty, kitty!" I wonder if the cat came when Duke called it! Thanks a LOT for what you do, Rob!!! I truly LOVE your videos!!
Greg Palmer channels the Duke like no other and his recitation of John Mitchum's ,"America, Why I Love Her", really tugged at the heart strings. Well done Greg. Well done Rob.
John Wayne is my favorite movie star. How I wish he were alive today to defend America admidst all this chaos. He would provide us with common sense and no nonsense advice. I have no favorite movie. I love every one.
Susan Huber I agree John Wayne is my hero I just loved him 💋💕
You know John Wayne was like a ,' Father of America ' , he had that ( can't find the right word ) personality in him. See film Hatari. 55 yrs I've seen his movies. Last movie seen was The Shootist .atb.
The Searchers ,my favorite movie .The Duke was one of my favorites . A truly great man ! Cheers !!
Well said Miss Susan, the Dukes honor, and integrity leaves most of today's actors looking dumb, and un American.🇺🇸
he was an actor and entertainer. i love his movies but he only defended America in movies. Mel Brooks served in combat in Europe defusing land mines in front of advancing Allied troops. Lee Marvin was wounded fighting during the Battle of Saipan. Jimmy Stewart was a decorated bomber pilot who was a major motion picture star who quit Hollywood before Pearl Harbor to join the Army Air Corp. Stewart joined as an privater and retired as a brigadier general. Those actors defended America in combat.
The kitty part was an absolute hoot. Loved this episode. They have renamed the airport in California. We need Duke today. I miss that man.
Thank you I needed this this morning after it seems like America is burning
Oh wow!!! I love that poem n would definitely love to hear the Dukes voice telling it. I think I could sit all day n listen to Greg Palmer telling about his wonderful memories of way back then . He sounded so much like the Duke calling for his kitty kitty. This interview goes to the top.♥️♥️😊👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Shelly. Gregg was an amazing storyteller.
It was great to see a 'typical cowboy bad guy' doing a wonderful impression of the best western hero ever born. Ive heard the poem before but never knew it was written by John Mitchum. Thanks for letting us see the real Greg Palmer!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I never teared up at a poem but this tuff man was in tears. My God do we need some strong men with a Great love for our country to stand up and be heard right now. It makes me so sad to see our country right now and people complaining about everything not realizing how good we have it. God you for these videos
And So Sad, the other day I heard somewhere that these jerks are trying to discredit and get John Wayne's namesakes taken down. These people are out of control over their racists claims etc.
What a stellar interview. To recite a poem without error, is something only a great actor can do.
Loved Greg Palmer in everything he did! Outstanding actor and man! Really enjoyed hearing from him so thank you for bringing this to us‼️👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very moving. Duke was thee symbol of America and always will be. Bless.
John Wayne is my hero so missed in movies 💕💋
I'm grateful that interviews with these great actors will allow their voices heard long after they're gone.
That was so beautiful ..if only the Duke John Wayne seen his country he would be so sad Rip Amen xxx
The reading of the poem should be on tv the internet newspapers and in the news people need a reminder and the reading done by Duke should really help the true message.
Simply Awesome 🇺🇸👍👍🤠💕
Thank you kindly
Excellent! I enjoy watching him in the old 50 and 60 Tv series. Greg Palmer Is greatly missed.
One of the greatest actors and gentlemen that ever lived Truly True Grit
What a fantastic interview with Mr. Palmer! His face just lit up when he talked about Duke. And he also does one of the finest impersonation of Duke's voice that I've ever heard! It is a joy to watch this program. His "here, kitty" story had me in tears! Lol Thank you for the excellent work, sir, and keep 'em coming!
Greg Palmer did a great job the reciting was beautiful I had never heard it before hats off to him another fine actor and gentlemen
That story of The Duke calling his cat was hilarious. Made better by the amazing impression. Glad I watched this.
OMG what a great clip. Thanks. I own that on vinyl. One of the best America pieces ever made
God Bless America.
This is one of the best A Word on Westerns that I’ve seen. Loved John Wayne as an actor and a great American.
One of my favourite episodes of "The Restless Gun" stars Gregg. I say stars, but he only appears in the last 5 mins but he does a great job. In many ways actors like Gregg - who played so many roles - are more part of my childhood than many big stars.
There will never be another John Wayne. My Favorite .🇺🇸
That was great! He does a good Duke impression! I actually teared up on that!
What a fabulous recording,and what a lovely man! Whenever he was in a western, you were always drawn to his character. Thank you for sharing this gem! Blessings.
You're very welcome
That was stunning. Mr Palmer, at his age, reciting that long poem from memory, using Wayne's voice, with the video inserts put in, is just about the most entertaining video I've seen in years.
Just brilliant. Thanks so much, Rob. You're like the friend I've never met ... I love your videos so much!
Thanks, Scott.
Greg Palmer was a great actor. He had a great voice, the poem is fantastic.
Greg Palmer was a great actor! Very believable in whatever part he played. Thanks for this wonderful interview! May he Rest In Peace.
Wow
Rob.
An Awesome interview with Greg Palmer.
I have to tell ya
He bought a tear to my eye listening to him recite America Why I Love Her.
Reminds me the first time I heard Duke do it.
Course I didn't know he had done it until one Fourth of July
It was in the middle of the collage of Music during the fireworks.
I wish everyone would take a moment and listen to it today.
Thanks for a great month of Duke interviews.
Elden.
PS
I still love that piece you dubbed yourself into Mclintock.
What a great talk! Thank you! Bob Steele is a favorite of my dad and had a connection with The Duke. When I go see dad I turn his TV to Bob Steele movies on TH-cam. It's a thing we share that connects me and my dad in these later years of his life.
Thanks, George. What does your Dad think of these interviews?
@@AWordonWesterns he loves the ones with the oldest characters. He was born in 1925 in deep poverty and the westerns were what he could watch and get away from the tough part of his life. He is a big fan of Bob Steele. He always said Roy Rogers kissed too many girls. :) but Bob Steele has his few. His all-time favorite interviews Rob are the interviews about Audie Murphy. He was Dad's hero. He grew up in poverty like dad and Dad wept when he died. But everything you do he really likes. If you ever do or have done something on the westerns in the 30s I would love to watch. Personally I am amazed at the riding done in these movies, the breakneck speed. If you do more on the actors that are great riders likes that too. Thanks so much for the question.
Wow, that ransom scene in Big Jake was riviting. Puts me on the edge of my seat every time I watch it. Mr. Greg Palmer is one of the greatest in all of the western.
Super Rob!! Great to see Gregg and he's a great interview!! A lot of fun!! Thank you!!
Absolutely a treasure seeing this!
Rob one of the best interviews ever and thank you Mr Palmer
All Americans should be so Patriotic.
Miss The Duke Everyday.🇺🇸
Mr. Palmer sounds just like his Ole Friend, and the poem should be recorded and be a required study in every college NOW. To note, any professors who don't think it worthy, should be fired immediately, and if it up to me deported.🇺🇸
Thank you. I only knew "Grizzly" from Big Jake and hated him. Shows how great an actor he is. I really enjoy these.
🇺🇸😪So Beautiful!! Thank you for another Great Episode!!👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Strong stuff, I find it wonderful and kind of rare where America gets to be praised and you see a room full of people get behind the words while looking and feeling proud. And on Word on Westerns that's the way it is.
Thanks, Richard. It was a terrific room to be in for Gregg's performance.
Oh, for such great actors again... Real artists. Real men.
One of Your best shows.
That pitchfork scene in 'Big Jake' is a gut wrencher! Great to hear Gregg's stories!
Amazing interview, Rob! Greg was phenomenal! It would be such a treat to see further interviews with him. He was thoroughly entertaining!
THANK YOU for keeping these memories alive for those of us who were fortunate to have lived through the best of times! Bless you!
C J Wish we could have CJ. More info about Gregg in the synopsis, including the date he died. RIP
Rob, Gregg was an incredible guest, one the best interviews ever, keep em coming!💫
John Wayne is one of the greatest cowboys of the movies.
I cannot possibly thank you enough, for sharing these super insights, and behind the scenes Documentaries, with us all. Rob, you got me going full on Green with Envy, of all these great actors, and Western Heroes, and Icons I grew up watching in theater and on TV.
👍👍🤗 5🌟 and Countless🏆 to you and yours.
I liked Mr Palmer on the Gunsmoke episodes he was on. I would love to hear his memories of James Arness, Ken Curtis, Milburn Stone, Burt Reynolds, Amanda Blake...and all the great people he met doing Gunsmoke.....
Me, too!
I remember Mr Palmer in every role with Duke.Very interesting man to listen to Mr Word you've done it again...My Hats Off To Ya.!!!
Met Gregg Palmer at the Memphis Film Festival in 2007. Interviewed and ate diner with him and some of the other actors there. Talked with him about the Creature film he did at Universal. He was a very nice man. Enjoy your programs very much.
Hello, Rob. Your depth is so remarkable and the interview with Gregg is a wonderful example. The Singing Sandy was nice, once. For me, once was enough. I think the cat story is just great, and Gregg does John Wayne better than anyone else. ” America and why I Love Her” is so John Wayne. Thank you, Rob. Do take care, amigo.
I'm sure this is a labor of love for you Rob but I want to add my thanks for your work with this channel. These interviews are absolute gold.
All here.....kitty kitty kitty kitty.....All here kitty kitty kitty..... Classic!! 🤣
Always brings a smile!
Great interview. I grew up watching just about every TV show at the beginning and most of the old western star's Mr. Palmer mentioned. John Wayne will always be my favorite.
By far the best interview yet ❤️❤️
Tremendous documentary Rob. Absolutely incredible. Please be safe and keep em coming. Augie Blase🤠
Wonderful brought me to tears my favorite places and comforting to hear the poem. Grateful for this program and the memories and culture
Thanks a lot, Sue.
What a wonderful fellow. You know I’ve seen him in everything and in the early stuff he was skinny and playing the lead man types. He could be funny, charming and nasty in his roles which the ladder was his forte. I guess one of my favorite roles of his other that the dog killer in Big Jake, was the buffalo hunter on Gun Smoke. Really nasty fellow. My friend who conducted this interview did a top drawer job. He let the guest do 90 percent of the talking and that’s not always an easy thing to do. RIP Greg Palmer and thank you for your wonderful work. Sorry, but I just remembered his characters name in Big Jake--Fatty!
Steven W mmm.
The Duke is my hero! Loved yhe man! Even Singin' Sandi!!
Dang....Mr Palmer made this old man cry with his renedition of America Why I Love Her.....tks so much for that in these troubled times. Dang....
Mr. Rob Word, you have done it again. Great! Thank you.
Thanks, Mr. Munny.
Maybe the best one yet. Definitely the first one to end with a tear in my eye
Wonderful poem at the end and well recited. I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you thank you that you, for all you do Mr. Word.
Thank you kindly
ONE OF THE GREATS !!!
Brings tears to my eyes.
Greg was terrific and does a great Duke! He was so bad ass in Big Jake.
Thanks Rob for keeping our Cowboy History alive.
You're very welcome, Jake. Thanks.
Always great! Thanks
Thank you too!
Gregg Palmer was one of my favorite wester actors !
One of his earliest roles I remember-was and WWII Tank officer in" Red Ball Express opposite Jeff Chandler. Since that time, I always liked him.
That was just amazing Rob!!! Thank you again for keeping the old days alive with vim and vigor!!!👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Outstanding. God bless all Semper fi.
Thank you kindly
Well, that was really something and there's not a dry eye in the house! After all these years John Wayne still casts a mighty big shadow and what a great guy Gregg Palmer is!
Loved this interview it was best I have ever heard, grate job loved it.
Breathtaking episode!
LOVE MY JOHN WAYNE. HE NEVER MADE A BAD MOVIE. I WATCH THEM OVER AND OVER. I HAVE MOVIES WHERE HE DIES IN , I DONT WATCH THEM. I CRY EVERY TIME HE DIED. GRIZZLIE SOUND JUST LIKE HIM
Thank you Rob. Made my Sunday.
I'd never guessed the bad guy with the machete in Big Jake could be such a nice guy! Wonderful interview!!
What a wonderful surprise the poem reading was. Great use of clips all through this interview and poem.
Thank you very much!
What a joy your work must be! Thanks for keeping so many wonderful memories alive, and reviving some that almost slipped away! I love every video you produce!!!
Thanks, Don, for the kind words. Yes, there is great satisfaction in chronicling these western memories and sharing them with both old and new fans. Wish I'd been able to start doing it years ago. We keep losing our cowboys.
@@AWordonWesterns Yes we are losing more every day sadly! Thank you for your reply!
Hi from England, grew up watching john Wayne, with my late Dad.
Love this interview about John Wayne. Gregg Palmer does an excellent imitation of John Wayne, and I also want to thank him for reciting that awesome poem. John Wayne will always be bigger than life. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you, Ginny. Both Duke and Gregg were treasures!!
Wow!! That poem was just simply wonderful!! It makes you to think how we are so truly blessed beyond measure.I am very thankful for what we still have & Thank you Rob Word for all your hard work for putting all these very interesting people on...
God bless America 🦅👍🏼
Rob you never disappoint 👍🏼🇺🇸
Great John Wayne impression. Fantastic poem. Here kitty, kitty.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am trying to train my cats to come when I do _"ALL HERE, KITTY...KITTY...KITTY...KITTY..."_ I'm using shrimp as -bait- a training aid.
Funniest story ever about J.W. calling for the Kitty.