Tag: Roy Rogers

LITTLE TRIGGER DOES TRICKS

Here are some photos that I was unable to include in my latest book, “Cowboy Princess Rides Again.”  They are photos from an old movie magazine and the quality just isn’t good enough from them to be reproduced in print today. But, I am happy to include them here. The first photo is of Little …

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REPLY TO CHERL ABOUT TRIGGERS

I just got the nicest email from Cher, one of you subscribers. She was talking about her love of Trigger and how she was able to tell the Triggers apart. Above are pictures of the 3 Triggers. Cher asked me what I know about Little Trigger. Well, it’s not much! As I say in my …

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ROY ROGERS RANGER POST

Dad (Roy Rogers) was a shopkeeper for a short time when I was a baby. There is a great short film called “Meet Roy Rogers” that was produced by Harriet Parsons (Luella’s daughter). The short can sometimes be seen on Utube. Part of the short is my introduction to Hollywood (I had just been adopted …

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BUTTERMILK AND THE PLASTIC SADDLE

I really did sub for Mom in a parade. Mom and Dad were to be the Grand Marshals of the Portland, OR Rose Parade but she came down with pneumonia and it was too late to cancel their appearance, so she volunteered me to ride in her place. Now. she always credited Buttermilk as the …

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ROY ROGERS FAN MAIL

In July, 1945, Dad received a notarized letter from Joseph Klein & Co., “World’s largest complete fan mail organization” stating — “Dear Mr. Rogers: This is to certify that we have received from the United States postal service, for you, fan mail in the amount of 422,511 pieces, during the six month period ending June …

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Roy Rogers SQUARE DANCE CALLER

Roy Rogers, my Dad, was one of the best square dance callers in the country. He recorded this album with Spade Cooley’s Buckle Busters.  Love this cover. Cheryl

MATINEE IDOL RUDY VALLEE

Rudy Vallee was the Frank Sinatra/Elvis/Justin Bieber of his day (the 30’s). He was a guest on Dad’s radio program. That’s me in the middle!

Under Western Stars (1938) Uncut Version

Under Western Stars (1938) Uncut Version This is Dad’s (Roy Rogers) and Trigger’s first starring film. It was released in 1938 and was voted one of the best Westerns released that year. One of the songs in the film, “Dust,” was nominated for an Oscar. While I was director of the Roy Rogers – Dale …

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DAD (Roy Rogers) IN VIETNAM

Mom and Dad were really happy when my brother Sandy was sent to Germany instead of Vietnam. They thought he would be out of harm’s way if he wasn’t where the battles were being fought. Sandy died on a dare when he was 19. I’m sure he didn’t think that what he was doing was …

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Utah (1945)

Utah (1945) The new ranch owner is a city girl and Roy and the ranch hands don’t want her getting in the way at the ranch. Thinking she will return east if she is discouraged Roy takes her to Gabby’s ranch instead of hers. The plan really backfires on Roy and the Ranch hands and …

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Colorado (1940)

Colorado (1940) Lieutenant Jerry Burke is sent out west during the American Civil war to investigate the turmoil going on with the army. The turmoil is being cause by a Confederate spy that is also a union officer Captain Donald Mason. There are some surprises in this western film and a few twists and turns. …

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Carson City Kid (1940)

Carson City Kid (1940) The Carson City Kid is looking for the man who killed his father. He knows the mans name is Morgan Reynolds so with daring feats he boards stagecoaches or stops them. He then goes through the mail looking for mail that might be addressed to Morgan Reynolds. Thanks for watching the …

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