22 Feb 22
@gambrel saidThank you!
Victor Sen Yung was a great actor, known primarily for his role of Hop Sing on Bonanza. Victor also played Charlie Chan's "numba one son."
In 1972 Victor was on a flight and the plane was hijacked
FBI stormed the plane and in the ensuing gunfight 3 passengers were hit, one died, Victor survived his gunshot would in his back. Victor passed away in 1980.
I found another deightful site:
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-actor-who-played-bonanzas-hop-sing-actually-was-an-acclaimed-chef
I am happy that I read:
Victor was just absolutely delightful. He loved the part; he loved doing it.
22 Feb 22
@ponderable saidMeTV site is one I read often
Thank you!
I found another deightful site:
https://www.metv.com/stories/the-actor-who-played-bonanzas-hop-sing-actually-was-an-acclaimed-chef
I am happy that I read:
Victor was just absolutely delightful. He loved the part; he loved doing it.
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12 Mar 22
@suzianne saidConrad is largely disliked locally. It goes back to their filming of Centennial around our area. He was arrested at least twice for fighting and drunkenness.
I always liked Wild, Wild West with Robert Conrad.
Also Have Gun, Will Travel with Richard Boone.
I like him best in Black Sheep Squadron.
Richard Boone was a great one.
@gambrel saidRobert Conrad often seemed like a right arrogant SoB to me, but I liked the depiction of a "government man" like a James Bond of the old west. He was also good in Black Sheep Squadron. The dogfight scenes always fascinated me.
Conrad is largely disliked locally. It goes back to their filming of Centennial around our area. He was arrested at least twice for fighting and drunkenness.
I like him best in Black Sheep Squadron.
Richard Boone was a great one.
17 Mar 22
@suzianne saidConrad did a good job playing Greg Boynton. Boynton worked as advisor on the series. But Conrad looked nothing like the real Pappy. Boynton received a Medal of Honor after being shot down, believed dead, then coming back. Pappy had 28 kills making him top ace in the USMC.
Robert Conrad often seemed like a right arrogant SoB to me, but I liked the depiction of a "government man" like a James Bond of the old west. He was also good in Black Sheep Squadron. The dogfight scenes always fascinated me.
@gambrel saidI have a book recommendation you might enjoy.
Conrad did a good job playing Greg Boynton. Boynton worked as advisor on the series. But Conrad looked nothing like the real Pappy. Boynton received a Medal of Honor after being shot down, believed dead, then coming back. Pappy had 28 kills making him top ace in the USMC.
Baa Baa Black Sheep by Gregory Boyington. I have this in paperback, and I've read it a few times through. It's a great read. The copyright says 1958, though, so not sure if you can even find it anymore (maybe on Amazon, or something). Check your local library too. I found this copy in excellent condition at a used-book sale.
And check this out, too.
https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030945/http://www.mcu.usmc.mil/historydivision/Documents/Fortitudine/Fortitudine%20Vol%2035%20No%201.pdf
There is a somewhat lengthy article in this magazine called "Boyington and Combat Leadership" by Dr. Fred H. Allison.
20 Mar 22
@gambrel saidNice! Too bad I missed that. I suppose it would be hard to find today.
I've gotten into "lesser known" Westerns over the years. One of my favorites is Annie Oakley with Gayle Davis. It's corny and campy but fun IMO. Davis was Gene Autry's mistress. She did all her own stunts. She was an expert rider and shooter.