
The Rodeo and Hollywood
Rodeo Cowboys on Screen and Western Actors in the Arena
Jim Ryan(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 11. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-7864-7523-0 (ISBN)
Description
At rodeos in the 1940s, Gene Autry sang and jumped his horse, Champion, through a flaming hoop. In 1960s rodeo arenas, Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker acted out a skit from their hit television show Bonanza. In the same era familiar rodeo personalities like Hoot Gibson and Slim Pickens could be seen in movies or television shows.
This book profiles performers who crossed over between film studio and rodeo arena when Hollywood and the rodeo circuit were closely linked. The first part traces the careers of rodeo participants who also contributed to film or television. The next two sections describe rodeo appearances of Western screen stars who entertained at rodeos. Some appeared solo and others with a television co-star or two. A fourth section summarizes rodeo-related films. Appendices introduce golden age rodeo personalities and outline rodeos known for presenting Western stars.
This book profiles performers who crossed over between film studio and rodeo arena when Hollywood and the rodeo circuit were closely linked. The first part traces the careers of rodeo participants who also contributed to film or television. The next two sections describe rodeo appearances of Western screen stars who entertained at rodeos. Some appeared solo and others with a television co-star or two. A fourth section summarizes rodeo-related films. Appendices introduce golden age rodeo personalities and outline rodeos known for presenting Western stars.
Reviews / Votes
"comprehensive, highly focused reference work...recommended"-Choice; "most interesting and informative"-Wrangler's Roost; "one of the finest books to come out in recent years"-Western Clippings.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
289 photos, appendices, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
768 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7523-0 (9780786475230)
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Person
A fan of westerns from his youth in the 1940s, Jim Ryan is a retired Army Signal Corps officer and special education teacher. A member of the Western Writers of America, the Rodeo Historical Society, and the Dublin (Texas) Rodeo Heritage Association, he lives in Colorado Springs.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
A Note on Institutional Names
Introduction
I. Rodeo Personalities with a Hollywood Connection
II. Individual Movie and Television Actors Performing at Rodeos
III. Television Casts Performing at Rodeos
IV. Rodeo-Related Films
Appendix A-Golden Age Rodeo Personalities
Appendix B-25 Rodeos Presenting Western Stars
Appendix C-11 Special Rodeos
References
Index
Acknowledgments
A Note on Institutional Names
Introduction
I. Rodeo Personalities with a Hollywood Connection
II. Individual Movie and Television Actors Performing at Rodeos
III. Television Casts Performing at Rodeos
IV. Rodeo-Related Films
Appendix A-Golden Age Rodeo Personalities
Appendix B-25 Rodeos Presenting Western Stars
Appendix C-11 Special Rodeos
References
Index