Where Legend Meets History, Remembering the Real Lone Ranger
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- The legends and mythology that originated in the American West have captured the imagination of generations. Some of those stories have actual historical figures as their inspiration. The History Guy remembers Bass Reeves, John Reynolds Hughes, and more forgotten history of the Wild West. It is history that deserves to be remembered.
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Marshall Reeves definitely deserves to be remembered!
Bass Reeves, a self made man if there ever was one ☝️
'Tweren't anybody else going to do it! Or could, I suspect...
I'd love it if they made a movie on Bass Reeves! He sounds like a perfect iconic historic figure and black hero.
there is the movie Bass Reeves: Trailblazing Lawman (2021)
@@kriss4590 Thanks!
Hell on the Border
Why has it have to be because he's black?
@@jaymass1178 because it wasnt common for black men to be law enforcement back then, especially a sheriff. And it throws it in the face of those racists who think Black people were never intelligent. And he was a slave which seldom if ever received an education. Why do you ask? Do you have something against black people?
I've always been fascinated about Bass Reeves, and his life, and yes I have considered Bass Reeves one of the top three bad ass black men of american history. Just surviving in the Indian territory as a US Marshall, which was the most violent area in the US. Over 200 US Marshalls lost their lives there, during this period. With him making 3,000 felony arrests, then making the trip back to the court house which could take weeks or months. Was involved in up to 14 gun fights, with lots of near misses, he did kill 14 men, and never wounded. He never was able to read, but he never arrested the wrong person, in all that time he only lost one prisoner.
There was one point that wasn't made here, the prisoners he arrested, they were sent to many federal prisons and one of them was, the prison in Detroit next to where the radio station was located.
So much more about this guy, you could make a four hour movie and not fit every amazing accomplishment into it.
Michael of SC, Mr.Reeves was an inspiration to many people from All Walks of Life, including this white man if it matters!!! Hollywood needs to share his history to our Country. 🇺🇸 Michael from Philadelphia, Pa. July 2019
@Chet Carson LOL, you're a total bs human.
@Chet Carson
You said it , this guy is a Russian communist and is trying to Chang history, the history guy sucks.
Because bass was an Aboriginal black American..... let's see me drop you in Africa and tell you to track people down ...???....
Not all Indian tribes were nice to slaves, many kept slaves of their own and/or returned slaves upping finding them within their territory because they didn't want white men snooping around. Native Indians could be ruthless and very cruel to outsiders and their enemies.
my step dad is going to LOVE THIS. He shared with my children as they grew up the Lone Ranger TV show, and he is still a huge fan.
This popped up in my TH-cam Feed. It reminded me of a person story that you may enjoy.
In 1974 I was serving as a Missionary for the LDS Church in Santa Rosa, CA. My companion and I had been visiting with a young woman, Francis Smith. She shared a story with us about her youth. She was originally from the New York area, and every year her father would bring their family out to Nevada to a site nearby Lake Tahoe, where they would rent a cabin every year for two weeks. There were several other rental cabins nearby and one particular summer her father met a man staying in the cabin nearest to theirs. Her father asked the man if they had ever met before, and he answered that he didn't recall ever personally meeting him. So they went about their two-week long stay, and each time her father came across the path of their renting neighbor he was say, "You just seem so familiar, I'm sure we must have met before."
The final week came to a close and as they were packing up her father went to visit the neighbor one more time and to say goodbye to them. He once again said to his kind neighbor, "I am so sure I know you from somewhere."
But to his surprise the neighboring lodger look at him and said, "You do. Perhaps this will help you." He then reached into his pocket and handed him a silver bullet which he left as a gift to him. It was none other than Clayton Moore who had been spending the week as his unknown neighbor. I guess he didn't recognize him without his mask on.
In high school in 1973 I had a science teacher by the name of Mrs. Nelson, who was the great, great, great granddaughter of the Nelson who signed the Declaration of Independence. You remind me so much of her. She made learning science interesting and had a way of keeping our attention so we wanted to learn. I am now 61, but I know you would have been an incredible history teacher. Keep up the great work. God bless. James
Would have been? Stick around, son, school is in session! Be forewarned though, you will lose much sleep as you become hopelessly addicted to this thing called history. It is 5:30 am and I am making comments instead of sleeping or finishing my car projects or my house projects or the other myriad projects that are piling up. In my defense, it is quite unpleasant outside here in Cochise County and whats another ten minutes going to hurt? By the way, the sinking of the SS Central America in September of 1857 would be a wonderful story of riches lost and found and is history that deserves to be remembered!
Just when i thought these episodes couldnt be better told, i watched this. I am floored by your ability to teach a compelling lesson.
Years ago while in college I read Kareem Abdul jabbars book "black profiles in courage" it spoke on many "black" hero's and Bass Reaves was one of them. Out of every hero in the book the Bass Reeves story is the one that impacted me the most. I wanted to tell the whole. So I thank you for using your platform to tell the world the truth.
Bass Reeves is one of my heroes. Incredible man.
Your presentation of history is much appreciated. It is good to see that truth and honesty are still held sacred, and it is shown that people of all races built our great country. Dr. John Houser, African american
Great video. Bass Reeves was and is underappreciated . I live 45 minutes from Ft Smith, and for those who care for such things, we have a Marshals Museum that has a lot of interesting stories about this area while Judge Parker was dispensing justice. Reeves is prominent among featured lawmen in their collection.
Pardons me if I tout our area, and at the risk of being labeled a "barker", step right into our area, and you'll step back in time. We have outlaws, lawmen, shady ladies like Belle Starr, an open courtroom to attend some famous past trials, and even a well used gallows.
So come on down to see Bass Reeves, but leave time for more, because here the west was wild and wooly for longer than any other area. Even Bonny and Clyde made it here.!
P.S. Want a wild story? Look up Zeke Proctor and Ned Cristie. Two Cherokees who declared war on the United States. And yes, there was cannon fire involved. Maybe worth a video here?
I loved watching the Lone Ranger as a kid. You're right, he expressed qualities that "good" people today fail to express. Truth, justice, and the American way. Many today have no idea of what those values are.
This guy is extremely good . Bass Reeves was a bad man (in a good way).one of my historical hero's incredible story , INCREDIBLE.
He does fit the modern connotation of one who is "bad", meaning someone you don't want to cross or tangle with because you will lose. He is that good.
I don't know about being the Lone Ranger, but Bass Reeves is likely the greatest lawman who ever lived.
You said it! You don’t know.
Indeed, though its nice to picture him and his American Indian companion, riding into the sunset, and to LEGEND, to the William Tell Overture.
Then learn...he was the true Lone Ranger and the character was named after him!
Another great one to check out is Frank 'Pistol Pete' Eaton. He crossed paths with Bass Reeves a number of times as they worked in the same territories. Frank has an amazing story of working as a U.S. Marshall as he eventually catches up with the murderers of his father in the course of his life. His true life sounds like a 'B' Western plot.
Awesome story! Thanks history guy and Mrs History guy for bringing this to us.
I am getting hooked on the History Guy and a little bit of history on Bass Reeves was awesome. I've studied him some and find his life and abilities fascinating. I know others have commented on this but the man hunted down his own son and arrested him on a murder warrant. His life was amazing.
Bass Reeves, action hero that needs to be remembered.
History Guy, I would choose you over the History Channel any day.
Ending with the iconic music, but no video...a great homage to the days of radio!
I love your channel and I am so happy it popped up on my feed one day. This episode is a wonderful reminder of the diversity of the west. I am from Western Canada and there is a similar story of African Americans coming to Alberta, buying land and becoming farmers. This is also unknown history in Canada. Thanks you for bringing us this history worth remembering!
Listened to original episodes on radio.......yes I’m old as dirt
Was listening to the old radio show, Lone Ranger, outside once. Every time Silver neighed, my horse freaked out looking and looking for who neighed.😝
Wow.. Michel Dow I'm not joking.. But it must be amazing to see how far we've came with the new age of flat tvs and cell phones.. I'm 40 and still can't believe how far we've come in technology..
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And for me, this flight to technology is not always positive. Remember it spawned the surveillance of citizens by the government 😏!
@rowdyrx6109, You can't be as old as dirt . I invented dirt.😅😅😅😅
Our daughter sent me this video on Bass Reeves because ever since Reading Rainbow on PBS first read us "Wagon Wheels" by Barbara Brenner, I've been promoting the story of the Muldie family and their adventurous, scary, exciting, brave life in Nicodemus, Kansas in 1878-79. I've written letters and sent the book and book-0n-tape to Morgan Freeman. This story just must be made into a movie! It's got every emotion, bravery, hardship, fright, Indians who help, neighborly-ness, dugout houses, and a happy ending. And it's true and can be researched in a museums in Nicodemus and Topeka.
Bass reeves was one of the greatest western lawman of all time and always delivered shame you don’t hear about him
Great story.. At age 71 now, I was a spellbound fan of the TV series in my younger day. Good memories. Thanks, HG
Did you notice that Denzel Washington, in the recent version of the Magnificent Seven, wore two colt pistols with butts facing forward. I wondered if that was a nod to Bass Reeves.
Yes. Denzel stated that the inspiration for his character Sam Chisolm was Bass Reeves.
It was
Wow didn't know that . I absolutely appreciate the info though .
loosely based on bass.
@@iminyomommy7889 thank for saying that cause now I'll do more research to get a better idea of the man .
I sooo wish you had been my history teacher in university!!! They were good, but you make it sooo interesting!! Thank you again.😁😁😘
One of my favourite stories of Bass Reeves was that he once hunted down his own son, who was on the run from the law.
Again you've added another truth to history . If i may add that Bass Reeves often used "silver" coins to buy information and reward those who did him favors.
My father used to repair Fran Striker's typewriter, writer of "The Lone Ranger", in Detroit.
i only found this channel today and ive binge watched for 4hrs my eyes hurt but i love this guy, hes awesome.
You are the best .i was just asking you to do a story about bass Reeves yesterday and today look what I find . I so so respect you for telling true story’s about real history that America ignores.
Thank you thank you thank you for doing this story .
It comes to mind that there is a generation of people now who can hear the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.
I think of Swiss Postbuses :)
WRONG - it is actually three generations! I count myself in the third, born in 1964.
How dare they?
I think "Lone Ranger" & Nokia cell phone when I hear it 😂😂
Born in 1937, I was one of the radio generation, and we had to bring our own imagination to our stories. How well I remember the Lone Ranger and the William Tell Overture. "Hi - yo Silver, awaaay!"
Closing the video with the William Tell Overture . . . nice touch.
Kevin Heine thank you! Luckily it was in the TH-cam music library.
Definitely a classy touch! I think I will use it at 4AM when my mentally ill neighbors dogs start chasing every car,truck, schoolchild, bird, hallucination, etc. barking to wake the dead. These mental giants encourage this behavior and have taken me to court twice for yelling at them to shut the bleep up! Both times the judge has been unable to understand their spelling and has to have them explain their complaint and still can't understand them. the first time all i had to do was enter their facebook pages into evidence. They were bragging about how they were driving me out of the neighborhood and inviting their landlord to buy me out cheap! The second time I did'nt have to say a word. Three days later they built a chicken coop as close as they could complete with roosters that go off at 4am. On second thought the W.T.O. is far too good for them. I will stick with my original plan which will not be discussed on any internet based site. Of course your site is safe from inbred backwoods C.F.'s like them because you use big words like is, and, cat, the, etc. I can't wait to see their faces when they realize they have awakened a sleeping giant. Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. I heard that somewhere....
Try CSN's Winchester Cathedral; its what I used for my hyper religious neighbors as my alarm clock.
I am curious if it worked. If not, you can pick up a Bull Horn. It is literally a horn from a bull. Of course the tip end is cut off to blow into. Just get a deep breath and blow. Then there's the 'dumb bull'. It's illegal in some states. I think Florida is one of them. You'll have to google how to make one. Sorry, but it's been decades since I saw one. But you run a piece of rawhide through the hole in the 'bull' which causes it to vibrate - loudly - and makes sounds like lion's coughing in the jungle. (I'd have someone hint to the neighbors at the circus passing through and a lion escaped.) My husband and his childhood (1960s) chum did something similar. There actually was a circus in town, and one night after the boys hid in the woods behind their street, the neighbors reported hearing a tiger in the neighborhood. The local PD had streets closed while driving around with search lights. Even the circus was out looking for a tiger they weren't sure was there's. The tiger was never found, and the boys were never caught. OK. I don't know your neighbors. And from what you said, they are not too bright. So, maybe the dumb bull is not too good an idea. They might decide to go hunting themselves. smh But it would have been a grand plan to scare the dogs. If you're going to stick with music, I'd recommend Bagpipes and Fiddles. Some sounds come out of those two instruments that almost sound human -- with a bit of 'bad juju' attached. LOL
And the opening words, "return with us now to yesteryear..." Takes me back
The Lone Ranger. One of my favorite TV shows as a kid
Two great men who truly deserve to be remembered for what they did. It is however good to keep in mind that true fans of "The Lone Ranger" have always really resented him being compared to these men or any other for the simple fact that The Ranger has a history and a "place" in history all his own. All too often this history of his creation and importance is related completely wrong. Lately it seems "because" of these comparisons. He inspired and continues to inspire many generations of people, and the true history of this fictional character and many others needs to be remembered correctly in these modern days when they're fading away. Kudos to The History Guy for getting it mostly right but it barely scratches the surface of the true history of "The Lone Ranger". Love the videos, very well done. Keep them coming.
Thanks, Mr. H....I had heard about Bass but not all of the details. As a kid in the 50's, I 'grew up' watching the The Lone Ranger T.V. show but it wasn't until just a few years ago that I learned about the movies that had also been made...cool..!! And I agree, the William Tell Overture was a great touch..!!
Perhaps Bass Reeves was the inspiration for the phrase "...Don't run,... you'll only die tired..."..
Finally getting a movie about this legend!!
Bass Reeves and Commodore Perry Owens are my two favorite Old West lawmen. Owens also had an amazing story.
I would love to see a video from you that focuses on Bass Reeves. You only scratched the surface of his story here.
Are you familiar with the youtube, channel, 'Today I found out.' You should check out his channel Simon Whistler, he has devoted a whole video to only Bass Reeves and his life, it's a great video, very well done! I've seen the video at least 4-times that's how great it is, go watch & enjoy! I said to myself is (he) ever going to talk about Bass Reeves?😉
This was a good intro to Bass Reeves...and the pop culture context....and the discrimination against black cowboys/westerners.... Whom you justly pointed out made up 25% of the workforce. Mexicans and native Americans made up another 35% .Euroamericans maybe 40%
.the Hard work turned aside those who could make a living in town or easier.
Bass Reeves arrested 3000but only had a few shootouts and deaths. A testament to his careful handling.
This man needs his story told told no two ways around it.
And this is not the first time I’ve heard of him now I know he should be remembered in history and in movies.
Bass Reeves. His name is the only thing cooler than his monumental manly mustache. We need a movie.
But who will portray that epic mustache? You see a stache like that and you know the wearer means business!😁
@@luciusvorenus9445 The mustache will require screen credit, and its own dressing room during the shoot.
@@tackyman2011 And a stunt double plus an assistant!
But seriously, I would watch a well made movie about Deputy US Marshal Bass Reeves life and of course that outstanding stache!
You continue to delight and educate with your wonderful historical vignettes. Thank you!
I remember watching The Lone Ranger show when I was a kid. Great show. Clayton Moore sounded exactly like my family physician.
LOVE the inclusion of the William Tell Overture at the end!
"The history Guy" is easily the most entertaining and educational channel on TH-cam. Even subjects that, one might assume to be relatively dry, are brought to life in such a way that you will look forward to the next installment, regardless of the subject.
Next up... Big Nose Kate and Soapy Smith.
Thanks. Great men who should be remembered.
Yeah I always have to rewind
Love the William Tell Overture outro, thank you Sir.
Ah fond memories of the Lone Ranger series on TV, and they used to play the radio series in the country town I spent some of my childhood in, no TV on the properties away from town. Great work thank you.
He’s actually in the new Ranger Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They also have a replica of Judge Parker’s courtroom and the hanging platform. I believe there is also a statue of him there.
This awesome channel is just a constant feed of movie material. Great stuff.
It is truly sad that my generation completely missed out on these stories, or that of the Lone Ranger.
I am so glad that I found your TH-cam channel. This is by far the best and most informative channel on YouTub. Please keep it up.
Great childhood memories watching, The Lone Ranger. Thanks for the reminiscing, & for tying in some great history to go along with it.
Felt like a little boy remembering those good times watching the TV when you played the closing with the William Tell overture 😀
Bass Reeves sounds like a BOSS! Thanks for the video. I am a fun of the tv show. I will still watch today if I can find it. In fact I credit the tv show with developing my love of classic music. Great video!
Araeagle that he was.
Thanks for telling this story - I hadn't heard of either of these gentlemen before, and they are indeed well worth remembering. I love the references to the Lone Ranger that run throughout the programme. Over here in England, an intellectual is defined in the way Steve Crabhill does............ You're as brilliant as ever
Superb and Thorough job! The Lone Ranger was already cool, but I like him even more now!!!
this 1 was by far 1 of my favorites thank you and keep it up from 1 history fan to another
The Lone Ranger was a favorite of mine as a little boy, thank you, History Guy
The History Guy; is amazing! You may just inspire me to become a high school history teacher.
A great video and a terrific ending with the William Tell Overture!
I love how you explore American folklore with the same fervent passion as world changing history. Thanks History Guy! You're my new favorite binge watch 😊 ~ Sash
Absolutely love your shows. You bring history to life. Your side stories add depth and interest Could Bass Reeves be the inspiration for the Sheriff in Blazing Saddles? Also there is the movie Bass Reeves: Trailblazing Lawman (2021)
High Yo, History Man, another great glance into our past ! Thanks.
Great story...awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Bass was a genius.
Thank you for this information. I love history also!!
Here in New Mexico
We have the Buffalo Soldiers....
And Thank God !
Of course I tend to cheer for the Indians....
Galleria Store please
Thanks so much, Mr. HG for all your videos, you are total class and so interesting. I posted your info on my facebook page today advising others to look you up. Excellent, Classy, Interesting, Well Done. Thanks from Boston MA
I hope that the NHL’r Ryan Reaves sees this, as he’s a direct relative of Bass. Great stories all around.
Bas Reeves and Bill Tilghman are my two favourite western lawmen. Tilghman was another honest lawman of the period, that did not get the kind of recognition he deserved. He was too fond of arresting outlaws without killing them.
Sadly, he was murdered by a crooked federal agent, in Oklahoma.
Sam Elliott portrayed Bill Tilghman in ''You Know My Name''.
That was a very interesting movie "You Know My Name" Of course Sam Elliott is one of my favorite western actors who has not received the acclaim that he should he fit that role so good his quiet calm Giant strength made the reality of what it took to be a Lawman in that time and the fact that they really retired with nothing back then. Usually they were broke. Most the time there wern't pensions. If they lived long enough they were usually voted out of office by a city council & younger man came in, it was hard. For a man to be so famous that all he had to do is walk up and say "You Know My Name" if I were somebody in trouble and he was after me and he looked at me and said "You Know My Name" The hair on the back of my neck would raise and I would know that I better just turn over my gun and hand it to him because I would know I was a dead man if I tried to shoot,.
Bass Reeves, Bill Tilghman and Heck Thomas!! The big 3 of dedicated old school lawmen.
Very cool. Had read the Bass Reeves story before. You added in some interesting details.
Suggestion for other videos.
1. Buffalo soldiers serving along the San Antonio-El Paso road.
At places like Ft Clark Springs to Fort Davis.
The first rodeos were held in this area.
The Buffalo soldiers, Mexicans and Tejanos were all participants.
2. Seminole Indian scouts.
Many escaped slaves made their way to Florida where they lived among the Seminole Indians.
The Seminole Indians were forcibly pushed out of Florida along the Trail of Tears and some ended up in west Texas.
Their descendants served as scouts for the US Army.
I'm very familiar with the history of this ranger. Your video added some interesting information about this man.
TY for the William Tell Overture at the end. Too many folks don't know that, lol at least the ones I have met in life.
The U.S. Marshall's museum in Fort Smith, AR opened on July 1, 2023. Fittingly, there has been a statue of Bass Reeves in Fort Smith for years.
Excellent take on an interesting subject. I subscribe to well over a hundred TH-cam channels, but I always come back to this one. And for good reason.
Truly one of the best channels on TH-cam!!!!!!
Bass Reeves=American Hero!
Lone Ranger shows inspired me when I was very young. Even had a Lone Ranger lunch box.
Absolutely...Thank you!
Thank you, a lot of people say it but here it is shown
You showed two pictures of Bill Picket from my hometown of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Bill invented bulldogging and worked at the 101 ranch. The 101 had a Wild West show similar to Buffalo Bill’s. Picket’s saddle and other memorabilia are at the Buffalo Bill museum in Cody, Wyoming.
The theme at the end really brought back memories.
In the 1950s as a boy growing up in Hailey, Idaho I listened to the Lone Ranger on the radio. We had an old Western Auto Store "Truetone" wooden radio and also listened to Rin Tin Tin, and Gunsmoke...
Love the little extra touch at the end, The History Guy! Great job
I know you made this video over 2 years ago, but I'm just now seeing it. Just last night I watched a movie about Bass Reeves and to see his real pictures, it is shocking how similar the character in the movie is to the real Bass Reeves. Thanks for your videos. They are very informative and enjoyable.
I love how you "snuck" the William Tell Overture in at the end of the video.
Enjoyed that and used to love watching the Lone Ranger when I was a kid.
I also loved watching the Lone Ranger, how things have changed, brings back old memories.
Every Sunday Lone Ranger on channel 4 with Roy Rogers and later on Have Gun will Travel. Had cold fried chicken potatoe salad and cold baked beans.
Norman Boyes : Yes
Your videos are always so informative and entertaining, Thank you. My one recommendation is that you use a lavaliere mic for better audio. The sound quality is too "live." Lavs are very inexpensive, even good ones.
Simon Whistler also covered the story of Bass Reeves in an episode of "Today I Found Out." He goes into more detail about his family, the crooks he caught and the men he worked with. I, too, saw a significant resemblance to Denzel Washington (heavy sigh). A really good story and proof that real life can be much more interesting than Hollywood fiction.
History Guy, I truly appreciate and enjoy your programs. Many thanks. I especially appreciate how you pointed out that a large percentage of livestock handlers were black men. However, I believe that history that deserves to be remembered about how the old Texas Rangers earned the pejorative "Rinches" by the many Spanish speaking people of what is now the American west and it was those persons who actually developed the techniques, technology and language of handling cattle and horses from horseback.
I first read about Bass in Old West magazine. I liked reading it since it mentioned many places I had visited or passed by.
Although the Lone Ranger was not Based on Bass Reeves I still think Bass Reeves was an amazing man in American History!
In one of the first Lone Ranger radio programs he became the owner of a silver mine.
I have the Lone Ranger doll and horse that was shown in this episode. Always wanted Tonto. Thankyou, it was exciting to see.
Thanks for the William Tell Overture (Lone Ranger Theme). :o)
Thank you, I learned something today i never knew
History Guy you got this so......down pat; many minority’s didn’t get the recognition they truly deserve. I’m glad you’re telling it like it should be. Because like you have said many of times: “history deserve to be remembered, and I mean True History!