The love that he gave throughout his life is really heartwarming. He was a wonderful man and a great musician. Only if there were more people with a heart like his, this would be a better world. I have loved his music all of my life. I'm 82 years old and we always had good music in our house. Every weekend a group of people would meet at our house and sing and play there instruments. And us kids would dance . We were poor but in my mind we had the a lot of fun. More children need country music in their lives. Life would be better for them. Thank you Gene.
Gene Autry was a true American cultural treasure. I was born in 1942 and have too many memories of him to mention. Thank you for this document of his extraordinary life. You are an American treasure yourself, Jerry. You are rightfully appreciated by so many. Thank you so much for the important work you do.
Gene, was blessed because he helped so many ppl when times were tough, he was a giver,he knew what it was to be with out! Loved him and his movies, music,I even had on of his cap gun as a child. A very blessed man .I hope he knew Jesus Christ 🙏🙏.
Thank you Sir Jerry as at 94 I reminisce about the many Autry movies and TV shows I watched over the years. This was what I needed to complete the Gene Autry shows. Thank you so much John "Thee Ole Prospector"
One of our favorite ❤ Actors. I grew up watching his movies and TV shows. I still have my records and my family loved listening to him ❤. It's so sad right now we lost our Son to Cancer 2 days ago Gene was his favorite cowboys. Thank you again Mr Skinner for another wonderful program.
I am 85 years old and I remember Gene Autry since I was a little boy, in 1940 he was my boyhood idol, I bought a toy Gene Autry cap pistol, and I loved his movies, my Favorite movie was "South of the Border'.
What a generous man Gene Autry was and always remembered his friends and took care of many of them down thru the years. I still enjoy hearing his recordings of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and all the other holiday songs he made popular. He could well be called the King of the Cowboys with all his generosity. I enjoyed his movies as a young farm girl. Was amazed to learn he had five stars on the Hollywood walk of farm. RIP GENE AUTRY.
Mr. Jerry Skinner this is your BEST BIOGRAPHY EVER in my opinion. After listening to Gene's life story I relized that he was a very good man, and I liked him even more. I saw his shows as a little boy.
What an impressive, accomplished, go getter busy man he was, wow! So many generations still adore his Christmas songs and probably will forever. What a life he had. Thanks Jerry!
My Mom carried his picture in her wallet. She would say ( love ❤️ Mr. Autry ). That was her favorite actor and singer. I would watch him to he was a great person and actor and singer. 🙏🙌💯. R.I.P. Mr Gene Autry. You still have fans 🙏🙌💯🥰
I will always remember when I was 12 years old and Daddy took me to the old Ashton Theater on apple street in New Orléans. This was a first time Daddy had been to a real movie show which was a western video starring. Gene Autry. My daddy was so excited and talked about Gene Autry all the way. Home. I will always remember this outing that we both went and seen the shows together. Now, after my age now, at eighty years old, I will remember this until the good Lord calls me up to walk the Highways in heaven. I know Daddy is looking down and waiting for me to catch up and talk about our experience that wonderful day!
Jerry what can l say man you are.....(THE BEST)...Thanks for all the work you do..Gene Autry was a good man....Every Saturday morning growing up l watched Gene Autry westerns on our RCA TV......A long time ago in Kentucky....Thanks again...!
Same here, Steve -- The Roy Rogers/Gene Autry Theater. They were fairly "old" movies at the time, so I always wondered what Gene looked like at the time I watched them. Got my chance to see him "live" when the announcers for the Saturday afternoon baseball game, Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese, said they were going to have him "in the booth" for an interview, shortly after he had acquired the Angels. Imagine my disappointment when the picture went all snowy right before Gene came on. A problem in transmission, I suspect, 'cuz I could hear them, just no picture. Finally, it did clear up, right at the end of the interview, and I just caught a glimpse of Gene -- looking somewhat older and greyer than in the old movies -- but I was still one disappointed little cowpoke. LOL Gene and Roy, both, were always heroes of mine and still are.
@@tablature6121 Mom and dad took me to the theater here in our home town in the early 1950's to watch Gene/Roy......In 1958 we got a TV set W0W was it a big deal....l am in my late 70's now....Thanks Tab...!
Wow........I'm from the 60s and 70s rock music genre. Autry sure had much more long lasting success than most artists I know. And what's really great is he can be considered true red, white, blue honest working American pie.👍👍👍
Remember that Gene Autry was also one of the reference points of the great guitarist Duane Eddy. Greetings. th-cam.com/video/mg8csEhcNMk/w-d-xo.html *ROADHOUSE BOOGIE* Guitar cover by *Duane Eddy*
Great work as always! As a youngster (18 years old) I love learning about all these American legends who’s music I enjoy on the daily. Thank you so much for you’re contributions Mr.Skinner!!
I`m back in the Saddle Again. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. I grew up watching Gene and also Roy Rogers. Back when America was great. Sincerely,Kent Miller
Thanks very much for your excellent story on Gene Autry it run so smoothly and tirelessly. I met Gene Autry as child of around 10 years old outside the London TV studios Lime Grove when I was a child and he greeted us all with a big smile and talked to us children and gave us a signed picture, I've been a fan since then.
Always loved gene autry he sang those Christmas songs among others he had a good voice he sang that silver haired daddy of mine it always made me cry Bless him
I enjoyed the documenry about Gene Autry's life. It was awesome. He did a lot. He was very generous. He loved helping family, friends & people he didn't know. He was a beautiful person.
Great look at the life of one of my childhood idols. Loved all the westerns back then. Now, I'm watching a lot of old westerns on local 'sub-channels', which carry 'GRIT', a channel which shows mostly old western series & films. Thanks for the look.
Jerry... This was an absolutely fabulous Bio on Gene Autry..... Your best bio ever. I grew up in the 50's so I watched the Autry television series all the time. You taught me so much more about Gene Autry then I ever knew. Thanks Jerry, keep up the great Bio's! 👍👌😊
Jerry, I agree with others that this may be your best biography ever. Thank you. I learned so much about Mr Gene Autry from this video. What a good and decent man! And, unlike Roy Rogers and John Wayne, when duty called he put country ahead of career. God bless him.
Dennis Mays yes. now I understand why my mother, father, and like aged relatives, all people of WWII era, always favored Gene over Roy. makes sense now. Autry was an amazing man.
@Sunshine Baker He made Great music,served his country,made good movies that entertained kids and grow ups. Plus alot more. Im talking about is entertaining career. His personal life was between him and his wife. Yes,he had a drinking problem but so does million of other people in the world. Thats between him his wife and God! Why is his sin worst than yours? We all have sinned and have falling short of the glory of God. To God sin is sin. God will be the judge of Gene Autry. And I for one believe God forgave Gene for his weaknesses. Hes alot better than these so called movie stars and musicians today ,who could care less about right or wrong. I'll take A Gene Autry anyday over the garbage today.
Thank you again Jerry, this one is one of your best. I grew up with Gene Autry on TV and the movies. He was a favorite cowboy of mine. I even had one of his guns as a kid. I wish I still had it, I was the envy of the neighborhood with that pistol. All the kids in my neighborhood loved him. Thanks again for the beautiful memories Jerry, you are one of a kind with these documentaries, I could listen to your voice all day long. God bless and please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase🤠
Once again Jerry.......brilliant presentation on one of my schoolboy heroes. I'd still listen if you just read the telephone directory of New York; here in the UK we just don't have voices like yours!
I remember Gene Autry, I was watching his movies when I was about four years old, I wanted to go to school so bad but I was to young. Watching him sing made me forget how unhappy I was, I just loved him and wished he was a friend that was there for me. I am glad to know he lived a long and happy life, and how kind he was to the people he knew, he never disappointed his memory of the man he was. Thank you again Jerry Skinner for the life of this wonderful man❤️
I grew up in rural Idaho. Too remote to pick up TV so we listened to Gene Autry on the radio in the evenings. When we went to town I would go to the Gene Autry matinee for 10 cents and another 15 cents for soda pop and pop corn LOL. Finally we got a TV about 1962 and I got to see the Gene Autry show. See ya down the trail Gene...
At the height of a blooming career the man took pause and risked everything to serve his country. Others have done it but how many would in today's "Me First" America?Sorry folks but credit for more than professional achievement is due.
A genuine American cowboy who put his loyalty to country first. It will be a very long while before this country ever sees the likes of that generation again.
I played Back in the Saddle Again on an old record player until the words were hard to understand. I love that song. I didn't get to see Gene Autry until I went to a movie at 14. I wasn't too old to love Gene Autry as my favorite star. Rags to riches but he shared much of his time and wealth to those who needed it.
At the age of 14, I made my way to downtown Houston, Texas, where Gene Autry was the star of the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo. I wanted to see my cowboy hero ride in the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo Parade & got a good vantage point at the corner of Main St. & Texas Ave. in front of the Rice Hotel. I was really close to his horse as he rode by & watched Gene fall off his horse landing hard on the street. Broke my heart to learn he had a drinking problem, because I saw the same thing at home as a little boy. But it didn't dim my enjoyment of his movies & radio show. He is still my hero. What a great time to have lived. From cowboy movies to the moon landing & back. Next thing you know we'll have a computer in our hand...oh, wait; we already do! Thank you posting. I have told many friends about your neat videos. Once again, thank you ~ from Texas
I really enjoyed this! Thanks so much for making it. I grew up in the shadow of Anaheim Stadium and rooted for Gene’s California Angels my whole life. It was very sad that Gene didn’t live to see them win the World Series, which they finally did the year after his death.
It is hard to find a man today with as much money and Talent as Gene Autry had ,who also show the Integrity that this man absolutely had.Jerry I found this to be a great presentation .Thank you so much for it.
I really enjoyed this as I loved the singing cowboy when I was a kid and playing cowboys with my Gene Autry pistol! I watched him on Saturday afternoon and any other chance I got. I am a 73 yr old lady.
Love these bios Mr Skinner! Gene Autrey was a bit before my time. But I remember when Gene owned the California Angels MLB team, what a great gentleman!
What a wonderful documentary of a man I loved since I was 6 years old. I never new the full story about Gene Autry before now. Because of this great information brought forth by Jerry Skinner, who I cannot express my gratitude enough, I now know the full story of a Great Man. Bless you Mr. Skinner
11:04 pm 8-11-19 Dallas Tx time . So sad ! About all the good guy's ( and ladies ) passing away , they can never be replaced . Myself one of the baby boomer's 1943 good time to be a kid ! Always enjoy your videos ! You have the Right voice ! Goodnight god bless ! Doug in Dallas Tx.
What a man, what a American. Of course, I knew of his singing and movies, but not much about the man. This was a most informative biography. There should be more like him today. What an example to the world. God bless you Gene Autry, and thank you for your contribution.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I remember a lot of Saturday mornings sitting in front of the tv watching his show, which was usually followed by one of his movies. I think I have seen them all! For some reason this one seemed to reach out to me, and brought me to tears. He and his wife were caring, compassionate people. They don't seem to make many like them anymore.
Great video jerry I love to see all the old stars stories and you do a great job telling them I look forwards to lots more stories from you hi from the uk
Very interesting. I get the feeling that his wife kept some of his less desirable habits in check. He seems to have been a good guy that looked after his friends. Good video.
Always a pleasure to watch one of your productions Mr. Skinner. Thank you for bringing interesting, informative, real life stories of actual people and events to the fore front.
I was born in 1950 and to this day remember very well watching the Gene Autrey show,I've said this before on this great internet thank all who keep us going memory lane 👊👋✌🤗thank you,signed Veteran 1970
Once again a bullseye for Mr.Skinner ..I grew up in the 50s and remember Gene from our very first TV set in 54 .. Sadly as I watch this I can't help but wonder where did America go
I had the chance meeting of Gene at Boaz, Alabama in 81 or 82. A man in a wheel chair, being pushed along by I believe his niece or grandaughter. I wouldn't have noticed so much if he hadn't been staring at my belt so hard, so I spoke to him and as I was looking at him I recognized him! I looked at the young lady that was standing behind him, and she knew I recognized him and said," We are here visiting his fan club", I think I mumbled, I didn't know there was one here, I'm from out of town and only came to shop at the outlets, but I will come back and look for it. Then they were gone and my mother ask me" Who was that you were talking to? He looks familiar. I laughed and said, "My biggest hero" Gene Autry! My mother nearly had a fit and started looking for them again, but we had lost sight of them in the crowd. I had Levi jeans, Tony lama boots, and a Champion trophy buckle on that day, that's what caught Mr Autrys' attention, he knew I was a real horsewoman. I treasure that memory as I treasured the man! Much love for what he gave us and his family! Thank you Jerry!
True American Success story. I’ll bet he didn’t hate his country, or badmouth his President. He helped many people in need not insisting that other people (or the Gov) do it.
Gene was my childhood hero. He still is. He wrote a song called "You're the only Star, in my blue heaven". I met a pretty lady who was a country singer and a big Gene Autry and western fan like me. I sang that song to her. She liked it so much we got married.
Yes, really enjoyed your research and learned a lot too. Was a little young, just caught the tail end of Gene Autry's reign, remember the songs but missed the earlier ones. Thanks for updating me, I really appreciate learning more about Gene Autry and his life and music. Blessings, Jerry....!!
7 years old in 1952 when my dad took us to a rodeo at Madison square garden. What a surprise to me when gene and champion rode out. Even got a high 5 from as he rode the perimeter. Unforgettable!
The love that he gave throughout his life is really heartwarming. He was a wonderful man and a great musician. Only if there were more people with a heart like his, this would be a better world. I have loved his music all of my life. I'm 82 years old and we always had good music in our house. Every weekend a group of people would meet at our house and sing and play there instruments. And us kids would dance . We were poor but in my mind we had the a lot of fun. More children need country music in their lives. Life would be better for them. Thank you Gene.
Gene Autry was a true American cultural treasure. I was born in 1942 and have too many memories of him to mention. Thank you for this document of his extraordinary life. You are an American treasure yourself, Jerry. You are rightfully appreciated by so many. Thank you so much for the important work you do.
I’m 87 yrs old and Im a fan from a little girl I still love Gene I watch him on tv all the time. Bless you Gene
Me to Margaret. Jerry
Gene, was blessed because he helped so many ppl when times were tough, he was a giver,he knew what it was to be with out! Loved him and his movies, music,I even had on of his cap gun as a child. A very blessed man .I hope he knew Jesus Christ 🙏🙏.
I remember Gene from my childhood. Although I was very young! He was a great singer.
Thank you Sir Jerry as at 94 I reminisce about the many Autry movies and TV shows I watched over the years. This was what I needed to complete the Gene Autry shows.
Thank you so much John "Thee Ole Prospector"
John i have my gold pan and i"m ready to go. Jerry
One of our favorite ❤ Actors. I grew up watching his movies and TV shows. I still have my records and my family loved listening to him ❤. It's so sad right now we lost our Son to Cancer 2 days ago Gene was his favorite cowboys. Thank you again Mr Skinner for another wonderful program.
I am 85 years old and I remember Gene Autry since I was a little boy, in 1940 he was my boyhood idol, I bought a toy Gene Autry cap pistol, and I loved his movies, my Favorite movie was "South of the Border'.
I have the toy cap pistol my dad gave me that was his. Pearl handles on it. And I’m 71. 💕💝🥰
What a generous man Gene Autry was and always remembered his friends and took care of many of them down thru the years. I still enjoy hearing his recordings of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and all the other holiday songs he made popular. He could well be called the King of the
Cowboys with all his generosity. I enjoyed his movies as a young farm girl. Was amazed to learn he had five stars on the Hollywood walk of farm. RIP GENE AUTRY.
Haaaaaaa Iam 66 I had the cowboy hat, gun belt with 2 pearl Handel chrome cap guns, thanks for bringing that back up,
out of memory lane.
So good to hear your voice again... I've been gone for longer than I thought.
Mr. Jerry Skinner this is your BEST BIOGRAPHY EVER in my opinion. After listening to Gene's life story I relized that he was a very good man, and I liked him even more. I saw his shows as a little boy.
I agree, this is the best biography to date.
*One of his best ....... Is what I'd be inclined to say! 🍻🍸🍾🍻*
Ditto.!
True. But next time please clean the windshield. lol
lostintime86 lololololol
What an impressive, accomplished, go getter busy man he was, wow! So many generations still adore his Christmas songs and probably will forever. What a life he had. Thanks Jerry!
I’m 35 and I won’t have a Christmas without Genes Christmas songs. Number 1 in my book but there are close seconds.
Gene and Roy were my reason to get involved with horses as a kid !
I loved Gene as a child. Thank you for this history.
Hello Karen
I used to watch the Gene Autry westerns on Saturday morning with my brother and sister. Sweet memories. Thank you, Jerry.
Yeah, it was Gene one Saturday and Roy the next.. Loved them both.. They were both good role models..
Yes, Roy and Trigger were a fav as well. Happy trails to you.
@@susanreynolds5624 and to you
Beautiful history Jerry. No country will survive without protecting its heritage!
My Mom carried his picture in her wallet. She would say ( love ❤️ Mr. Autry ). That was her favorite actor and singer. I would watch him to he was a great person and actor and singer. 🙏🙌💯. R.I.P. Mr Gene Autry. You still have fans 🙏🙌💯🥰
I can still hear his voice watching him on tv when I was a small boy. Him and Roy were my cowboy heroes.
My Dad (RIP), favorite 'Singin' Cowboy! Thank you for this one Jerry!
Gene Autry...known as the singing cowboy..was a legendary, a western action hero of Hollywood cinema
Jerry
I am 72 and Gene was one of my childhood favorites. Good man our Gene
I will always remember when I was 12 years old and Daddy took me to the old Ashton Theater on apple street in New Orléans. This was a first time Daddy had been to a real movie show which was a western video starring. Gene Autry. My daddy was so excited and talked about Gene Autry all the way. Home. I will always remember this outing that we both went and seen the shows together. Now, after my age now, at eighty years old, I will remember this until the good Lord calls me up to walk the Highways in heaven. I know Daddy is looking down and waiting for me to catch up and talk about our experience that wonderful day!
The Annie Oakley show in the 50" s was a flying A.production.
Wonderful video...I was big fan of Gene Autry as a child. Every Saturday would watch his westerns. Had cap pistols to play with while watching.
Hello Charlotte
you hit this one out of the ballpark Jerry. what a treat. well done, and historically accurate and wonderful, thank you, Sir. God Bless Gene, RIP.
Jerry what can l say man you are.....(THE BEST)...Thanks for all the work you do..Gene Autry was a good man....Every Saturday morning growing up l watched Gene Autry westerns on our RCA TV......A long time ago in Kentucky....Thanks again...!
Same here, Steve -- The Roy Rogers/Gene Autry Theater. They were fairly "old" movies at the time, so I always wondered what Gene looked like at the time I watched them. Got my chance to see him "live" when the announcers for the Saturday afternoon baseball game, Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese, said they were going to have him "in the booth" for an interview, shortly after he had acquired the Angels. Imagine my disappointment when the picture went all snowy right before Gene came on. A problem in transmission, I suspect, 'cuz I could hear them, just no picture. Finally, it did clear up, right at the end of the interview, and I just caught a glimpse of Gene -- looking somewhat older and greyer than in the old movies -- but I was still one disappointed little cowpoke. LOL Gene and Roy, both, were always heroes of mine and still are.
@@tablature6121 Mom and dad took me to the theater here in our home town in the early 1950's to watch Gene/Roy......In 1958 we got a TV set W0W was it a big deal....l am in my late 70's now....Thanks Tab...!
Wow........I'm from the 60s and 70s rock music genre. Autry sure had much more long lasting success than most artists I know. And what's really great is he can be considered true red, white, blue honest working American pie.👍👍👍
Mr. Skinner .......I thoroughly enjoy your documentaries.......... well done
Wonderful job on this one... Gene and Roy were my childhood heroes...
Wow Jerry you outdid yourself on this one! I LoVed Gene Autry and still do..
thank you Jerry❤️👍🏻
Thank you Jerry for your awesome and insideful presentation of Gene Autry. Greatly appreciated.
Ivan Novotny
Remember that Gene Autry was also one of the reference points of the great guitarist Duane Eddy. Greetings. th-cam.com/video/mg8csEhcNMk/w-d-xo.html *ROADHOUSE BOOGIE* Guitar cover by *Duane Eddy*
Thank you for another wonderful biography of just an ol’ cowboy we all loved. They sure don’t make ‘em like that any more.
Great work as always! As a youngster (18 years old) I love learning about all these American legends who’s music I enjoy on the daily. Thank you so much for you’re contributions Mr.Skinner!!
I`m back in the Saddle Again. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. I grew up watching Gene and also Roy Rogers. Back when America was great. Sincerely,Kent Miller
Thanks very much for your excellent story on Gene Autry it run so smoothly and tirelessly. I met Gene Autry as child of around 10 years old outside the London TV studios Lime Grove when I was a child and he greeted us all with a big smile and talked to us children and gave us a signed picture, I've been a fan since then.
Always loved gene autry he sang those Christmas songs among others he had a good voice he sang that silver haired daddy of mine it always made me cry Bless him
I enjoyed the documenry about Gene Autry's life. It was awesome. He did a lot. He was very generous. He loved helping family, friends & people he didn't know. He was a beautiful person.
Great look at the life of one of my childhood idols. Loved all the westerns back then. Now, I'm watching a lot of old westerns on local 'sub-channels', which carry 'GRIT', a channel which shows mostly old western series & films. Thanks for the look.
Jerry... This was an absolutely fabulous Bio on Gene Autry..... Your best bio ever. I grew up in the 50's so I watched the Autry television series all the time. You taught me so much more about Gene Autry then I ever knew. Thanks Jerry, keep up the great Bio's! 👍👌😊
Thank you Jerry. Gene was my employer in Palm Springs at his Hotel. A better boss, I never had. Thanks again for this bio.
Jerry, I agree with others that this may be your best biography ever. Thank you. I learned so much about Mr Gene Autry from this video. What a good and decent man! And, unlike Roy Rogers and John Wayne, when duty called he put country ahead of career. God bless him.
Dennis Mays
yes. now I understand why my mother, father, and like aged relatives, all people of WWII era, always favored Gene over Roy. makes sense now. Autry was an amazing man.
@@ThreeCatsInTheWindow Yes! You are absolutely right! Roy was more popular with the younger folks who didn't know or think about such things.
How can anyone not Love Gene Autry. Rest In Peace Gene! You are Greatly Missed!
@Sunshine Baker
That was his personal life. Different time. He did alot of Good. Let he who is without sin csst the first stone.
@Sunshine Baker
He made Great music,served his country,made good movies that entertained kids and grow ups.
Plus alot more. Im talking about is entertaining career. His personal life was between him and his wife.
Yes,he had a drinking problem but so does million of other people in the world. Thats between him his wife and God! Why is his sin worst than yours? We all have sinned and have falling short of the glory of God. To God sin is sin. God will be the judge of Gene Autry. And I for one believe God forgave Gene for his weaknesses. Hes alot better than these so called movie stars and musicians today ,who could care less about right or wrong.
I'll take A Gene Autry anyday over the garbage today.
Thank you again Jerry, this one is one of your best. I grew up with Gene Autry on TV and the movies. He was a favorite cowboy of mine. I even had one of his guns as a kid. I wish I still had it, I was the envy of the neighborhood with that pistol. All the kids in my neighborhood loved him. Thanks again for the beautiful memories Jerry, you are one of a kind with these documentaries, I could listen to your voice all day long. God bless and please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase🤠
Thank you Jill and Augie. Jerry
Saw Gene and Champion Jr in Pittsburgh when I was little. Thanks for the memories❤
jerry skinner is treasured by many...documentary genius...thanks jerry.
As an Okie all I can say is THANK YOU so much for this superb presentation !!!
Once again Jerry.......brilliant presentation on one of my schoolboy heroes. I'd still listen if you just read the telephone directory of New York; here in the UK we just don't have voices like yours!
I remember Gene Autry, I was watching his movies when I was about four years old, I wanted to go to school so bad but I was to young. Watching him sing made me forget how unhappy I was, I just loved him and wished he was a friend that was there for me. I am glad to know he lived a long and happy life, and how kind he was to the people he knew, he never disappointed his memory of the man he was. Thank you again Jerry Skinner for the life of this wonderful man❤️
laduke has
I grew up in rural Idaho. Too remote to pick up TV so we listened to Gene Autry on the radio in the evenings. When we went to town I would go to the Gene Autry matinee for 10 cents and another 15 cents for soda pop and pop corn LOL. Finally we got a TV about 1962 and I got to see the Gene Autry show. See ya down the trail Gene...
At the height of a blooming career the man took pause and risked everything to serve his country. Others have done it but how many would in today's "Me First" America?Sorry folks but credit for more than professional achievement is due.
Thanks Jerry
So cool a real cow boy
A genuine American cowboy who put his loyalty to country first. It will be a very long while before this country ever sees the likes of that generation again.
elvis
Same with Jimmy Stewart. Respect them both so much.
Gen Z here! We aren't all Snowflakes.
I played Back in the Saddle Again on an old record player until the words were hard to understand. I love that song. I didn't get to see Gene Autry until I went to a movie at 14. I wasn't too old to love Gene Autry as my favorite star. Rags to riches but he shared much of his time and wealth to those who needed it.
A true American Patriot. I remember him. I'm 61 MLS 💖🍀 ✝️
My Okie dad sure did like this guy and boy, we kids did too. Grew up on all those neat songs. Thanks Jerry. 🌹
Hello Linda
At the age of 14, I made my way to downtown Houston, Texas, where Gene Autry was the star of the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo. I wanted to see my cowboy hero ride in the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo Parade & got a good vantage point at the corner of Main St. & Texas Ave. in front of the Rice Hotel. I was really close to his horse as he rode by & watched Gene fall off his horse landing hard on the street. Broke my heart to learn he had a drinking problem, because I saw the same thing at home as a little boy. But it didn't dim my enjoyment of his movies & radio show. He is still my hero. What a great time to have lived. From cowboy movies to the moon landing & back. Next thing you know we'll have a computer in our hand...oh, wait; we already do! Thank you posting. I have told many friends about your neat videos. Once again, thank you ~ from Texas
Thank you Richard my friend. Jerry
Well, another magnificent video from Jerry. Gramps should have seen this since he was an avid fan of Mr. Autry.
I really enjoyed this! Thanks so much for making it. I grew up in the shadow of Anaheim Stadium and rooted for Gene’s California Angels my whole life. It was very sad that Gene didn’t live to see them win the World Series, which they finally did the year after his death.
It is hard to find a man today with as much money and Talent as Gene Autry had ,who also show the Integrity that this man absolutely had.Jerry I found this to be a great presentation .Thank you so much for it.
I really enjoyed this as I loved the singing cowboy when I was a kid and playing cowboys with my Gene Autry pistol! I watched him on Saturday afternoon and any other chance I got. I am a 73 yr old lady.
Thank you for this. Mr. Autrey remains my singing cowboy hero.
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Love these bios Mr Skinner! Gene Autrey was a bit before my time. But I remember when Gene owned the California Angels MLB team, what a great gentleman!
What a wonderful documentary of a man I loved since I was 6 years old. I never new the full story about Gene Autry before now. Because of this great information brought forth by Jerry Skinner, who I cannot express my gratitude enough, I now know the full story of a Great Man. Bless you Mr. Skinner
Another awesome video. Mr. Skinner they should award you a star on the walk of fame.
Mr Skinner thank you I love having my coffee and spending some time with you. Great way to start my day
Thank you Elaine, save me a cup and a place at the table. Jerry
Anytime my friend
11:04 pm 8-11-19 Dallas Tx time . So sad ! About all the good guy's ( and ladies ) passing away , they can never be replaced . Myself one of the baby boomer's 1943 good time to be a kid ! Always enjoy your videos ! You have the Right voice !
Goodnight god bless ! Doug in Dallas Tx.
Thanks for posting!! What a man....they don't make them like him anymore.
Thank you Jerry, I am always glad you can find another celebrity to feature! You do a very excellent job!
Wonderful as always Jerry. As a kid growing up during Gene's lifetime this brings back such wonderful memories Thank You so much Jerry.
Hello Carolyn
What a man, what a American. Of course, I knew of his singing and movies, but not much about the man. This was a most informative biography. There should be more like him today. What an example to the world. God bless you Gene Autry, and thank you for your contribution.
Thank you Elizabeth, i love the name Elizabeth. Jerry
One of the truly great singing voices.
Thank You again Mr. Skinner for educating your younger fans. Your documentaries just keep getting better and better.
Enjoyed the old photos & Ina / Gene love story. Excellent as usual.
Roy and Gene were my favorites when I was a kid I miss those days.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I remember a lot of Saturday mornings sitting in front of the tv watching his show, which was usually followed by one of his movies. I think I have seen them all! For some reason this one seemed to reach out to me, and brought me to tears. He and his wife were caring, compassionate people. They don't seem to make many like them anymore.
Hello Nora
I like the narrator's voice. Pleasant, down-to-earth--kind of draws you in to his narration.
Great video jerry I love to see all the old stars stories and you do a great job telling them I look forwards to lots more stories from you hi from the uk
Thank you Wendy. Jerry
WOWEEE ! 🎉 An outstanding biography you've put together. Thank you 1000 times. Irreplaceable.... ❤
Thank you. Gene evidently was a kind, compassionate, and generous man. Great video.
I met him at his place in Palm Springs Gene Autry's Melody Ranch he was drinking at his bar. He was quite old than. I liked him a lot.
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what a pleasure to discover your bios of gene autry and randolpg scott without any dirt thank you jerry skinner
Well researched and most interesting!
Excellent commentary - thanks Jerry.
Very interesting. I get the feeling that his wife kept some of his less desirable habits in check. He seems to have been a good guy that looked after his friends. Good video.
Always a pleasure to watch one of your productions Mr. Skinner. Thank you for bringing interesting, informative, real life stories of actual people and events to the fore front.
I was born in 1950 and to this day remember very well watching the Gene Autrey show,I've said this before on this great internet thank all who keep us going memory lane 👊👋✌🤗thank you,signed Veteran 1970
All of your videos are great. Simple and to the point. And your voice is so relaxing. You sir would have made a great radio personality.
Great cowboy actor and singer he was my favorate cowboy actor in the 1950s l wish we had actors like that today
Thanks for this! I used to go to the theater once a month for all day Gene Autrey.....
I live in Kenton. Gene is a local hero.
Once again a bullseye for Mr.Skinner ..I grew up in the 50s and remember Gene from our very first TV set in 54 .. Sadly as I watch this I can't help but wonder where did America go
Thank you Mark. Jerry
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@@JerrySkinner1943 Mr.Skinner what about Johnny Mack Brown from Alabama... Dothan I believe
@@JerrySkinner1943 Thank you,Mr. Skinner,for your down-to-earth portrayal of a true American hero.
We must be about the same age. Where did America go? It seems to have forgotten it's way.
The Autry museum is a real treat.
what a wonderful storyteller you are... have this playlist on.. thank you and please keep going!!!
Thank you so much, Gene was my favorite cowboy. I did not know all this about him
I had the chance meeting of Gene at Boaz, Alabama in 81 or 82. A man in a wheel chair, being pushed along by I believe his niece or grandaughter. I wouldn't have noticed so much if he hadn't been staring at my belt so hard, so I spoke to him and as I was looking at him I recognized him! I looked at the young lady that was standing behind him, and she knew I recognized him and said," We are here visiting his fan club", I think I mumbled, I didn't know there was one here, I'm from out of town and only came to shop at the outlets, but I will come back and look for it. Then they were gone and my mother ask me" Who was that you were talking to? He looks familiar. I laughed and said, "My biggest hero" Gene Autry! My mother nearly had a fit and started looking for them again, but we had lost sight of them in the crowd. I had Levi jeans, Tony lama boots, and a Champion trophy buckle on that day, that's what caught Mr Autrys' attention, he knew I was a real horsewoman. I treasure that memory as I treasured the man! Much love for what he gave us and his family! Thank you Jerry!
AS GENE WOULD SAY BLESS HIS HEART, RIP MY COWBOY HERO !
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I loved gene and I still watch his westerns
Hello Diane
True American Success story. I’ll bet he didn’t hate his country, or badmouth his President. He helped many people in need not insisting that other people (or the Gov) do it.
Thanks for another great video, told by the BEST narrator of all time.
Love your channel.
Fantastic Jerry.
Gene was my childhood hero. He still is. He wrote a song called "You're the only Star, in my blue heaven". I met a pretty lady who was a country singer and a big Gene Autry and western fan like me. I sang that song to her. She liked it so much we got married.
How Gene Autry saved a town . Toy cap guns!!. ( lets see that happen now days.)
I always liked Gene Autrys version of Rudolph.
Yes, really enjoyed your research and learned a lot too. Was a little young, just caught the tail end of Gene Autry's reign, remember the songs but missed the earlier ones. Thanks for updating me, I really appreciate learning more about Gene Autry and his life and music. Blessings, Jerry....!!
7 years old in 1952 when my dad took us to a rodeo at Madison square garden. What a surprise to me when gene and champion rode out. Even got a high 5 from as he rode the perimeter. Unforgettable!
Jerry I totally enjoy every one of the biographies you do they are just amazing.
Thanks for the life history Jerry. Better insight to one of my childhood favorites.