Shane was riding the AJAX horse around the grounds, only dressed in western cowboy duds. Nearby cities: Coordinates: 3412'1"N 11822'29"W The newspapers called him a "heartthrob!". I LIVED ON THE OLD LASKY RANCH IN THE MID FORTIES. Comments & Info from: I got this website from my buddy who informed me on the topic of this site and now this time I am visiting this Equine Bits and Bytes In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. !ps: he said his 1928 fight with the toy bulldog was almost as close to death that he ever went through except getting shot in the chest. Let us know! This Appaloosa (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier built animal. Fat Jones Stables, Inc. filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. Try again later. Do any of you remember John Goodwin who worked on the Hudkins Ranch? While they were there, they picked out the horses that they would use on the show, according to History Daily. In the 1930s Wayne was paired with a majestic white parade horse with a long, flowing mane and tail. Doug died at age 59 of cancer Feb. 5, 1995 This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials One of his most famous fights was a 1927 fight in New York, a knockout of hot prospect Ruby Goldstein. He does not talk much about Ranch or all the Hudkins Brothers and there were alot of them in that FAMILY? It has always been a sensitive subject with the older members of the Hudkins families. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Silver the Lone Ranger's horse He passed on shortly after the events mentioned. Try again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Comments and Info from: Betsy Midkiff Update: March 2012 MANY MOVIES WERE STILL BEING MADE THERE AMONG THEM STILLIAN ROAD, A BOY AND HIS DOG, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE. AND OTHERS. Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. Douglas assumes that Ace Hudkins quit fighting after he was no longer a contender. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The attorney dismissed the situation claiming that the injury was fake Trivia "from the horse's mouth": Did you know that the names of the other three original horses chosen at the beginning of the season of the show's run were: Dunny Waggoner, Slippers and Streak? Anyway: According to an Omaha newspaper article, it wasnt Ace who was injured in the Batman film, but his nephew, called Acey, whose brothers also were stunt men. Several of us were savagely stabbed. Sorry we don't have the name of the movie star horse on the far right Mr. Shafer said that at one time he had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was Can send a picture if someone is interested. In this video, Pat addresses this subject by using one of the. Ours is a carved panel hearse originally made by Sayer and Scovil of Ohio. A larger horse was needed to pull the travois, carrying Mike. "Joe" the appaloosa in the middle We have several movie vehicles from Hudkins, 20th Century and Fat Jones. I was wondering if anyone has any pictures of the hearse(s) that were part of the Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch. The location of hundreds of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in north of Los Angeles County in the state of California, United States of America. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. But starting with Season 7, more and more location shooting was done, so more and more stunt double paints were needed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Where Chance and Planning Meet in Movieland. The names and likenesses of the characters appearing in the "BONANZA" and "THE PONDEROSA" photoplays, and any images and pictures from such photoplays, are collectively the copyrighted and trademark-protected property of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. and NBC Universal Inc. (as successor-in-interest to the National Broadcasting Company, Inc.), and are made available only for private, non-commercial use. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Over the next fourteen years, the Bonanza star sat atop the thoroughbred buckskin. If this is so, I know McClure had at least 2 others before this one and one other after this one, although that cutting horse, which I believe is "Little Buck" and the very first buckskin he had were my favorites. Clarence had two brothers: Buff Jones (1896-1971) and Oliver V. Jones (1899-1955). varnish mark on his nose and dark spots on his hindquarters. Roy named the horse Trigger. By trade, I am a pedigree researcher and now a historian of some wonderful breeds of horses. Hi Kristine, BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. Does anyone know if the person responsible for stabbing and killing several of the Bonanza horses at Fat Jones Stables (late fifties or early sixties) was ever caught? He's always been a good swimming horse. Sometimes a bigger and stronger paint was required for heavier duty, like during the filming of "Bushwacked," in Patagonia, Arizona. As his boxing career wound down in the early 1930s his personal life fell apart as he battled alcoholism and went on extended benders. On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. movie star horse I am looking for info on the PickWick Stables in Hollywood during the 1940s.My friends father Lewis Myers is rumored to have boarded Trigger in the day. Mr. Shafer was asked Make sure that the file is a photo. I LIVED ON THE RANCH WHERE THE HUDKINS BROS. HAD THEIR BARNS AND ALL THE WAGONS, ETC. As for the other horses, Adam rode Sport, a chestnut brown horse with a white stripe on its nose. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. Hes alive and well (90 years old) and living in Thousand Oaks with my mother. Just two weeks later on November 21st he was arrested when police found both he and Chalmers passed out drunk and asleep in his car at a stoplight at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. I dont think a lack of sensitivity was apparent on anything written here at all, so I saw no reason for you to come across the way you did. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. They sent a young actor named Michael Landon over to our place to try a few of us out, to see which one suited him best. Bosco was in that particular episode Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Comments and Info from: : John Stanley Update: December 2009 I will definitely return. The rest of your version of Aces history is crap. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. The horse in this show certainly looks like a different horse than the one in the above picture called "Appy." His adopted son Robert D. Herron had a long career as a stuntman, stunt director, and actor and was one of the founding members of the Stuntmens Association of Motion Pictures and served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild. Thank you for sharing! Aces horse Trigger co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse Target were Aces horses. on the series with The series was cancelled in 1973. Below are some of the names of the horses of Bonanza. We have many more horse drawn vehicles and one of the finest collections around..if you are ever in the Pacific Northwest..come take a look. It happens to every athlete eventually. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I am Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. Before Bonanza began filming, Lorne Greene and the actors who would play his sons went to Fat Jones Stables. His professional career as a prizefighter effectively ended in 1932 with losses to Lee Ramage and Wesley Ketchell. The stunt man named Dick Each of the horses was distinctly different so viewers watching in black-and-white could distinguish between them. Oops, something didn't work. In order to login you must be registered. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. His daughter Lana moved into the house after his death, refurbished the home, lived there for about a year and then moved to Orange County on a horse property. Drag images here or select from your computer for Clarence Young Fat Jones memorial. Hi Michael, do you still live at 2306 Observatory Ave? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Year should not be greater than current year. All thanks to the courts that forced Ace too Marry Bobbys Mother on a promise.She took him to court. Other members of the family moved in for a few months and moved up to northern California. to the movie industry. In the early 1950s my husband lived in the trailer park at the corner of Coldwater Canyon and Sherman Way. Local and General. AMONG THE FILMS I WATCHED SHOOTING THERE WERE: STALLION ROAD, THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR, SO DEAR TO MY HEART, HOPPYS HOLIDAY, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE, A BOY AND HIS DOG, A FILM WITH THE HOOSIER HOTSHOTS (DONT KNOW THE NAME) AND MANY MORE THAT I DID NOT KNOW THE NAMES OF. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I met Ace Hudkins at the Hollywood Legion Stadium Matchmakers office in the early 1950s As a boxing fan I was really in awe of the man, especially at his physical appearance. I had the same problem before. Ace Hudkins career as a prizefighter was over after 1932. Here they are at Lake Los Angeles, California. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This event lasted a few week ends. I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. With that said, I sincerely hope youre having a good Christmas. August 1998 article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth Any idea what the names of those other buckskins Fat Jones's Stable was one of the largest suppliers of horses and wranglers to the movie industry in Hollywood for 51 years, and supplied many of the tv western series of the 1950's and '60's including Bonanza. Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. above the filming of: High Chaparral - Cimarron Strip - Hondo Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We continued to be stabled here at home. Two Bits was Johnny's own real life horse. Leaving the fight, he and Chalmers tried to drive away without paying for 8 gallons of gas and were arrested for petty theft. This is a really well written article. Once we got our cue, I urged Jim toward the wagon. To clarify, the man you lived next door to was not the boxer Ace, but his nephew Acey who was the adopted son of Clyde and Katherine Hudkins. The last time Johnny saw Bosco was in 1976 when he appeared in an episode of "Little House on the Prairie". If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. son of "Lucas McCain" Joe D was the primary horse for James Drury, Joe or Big Joe was his double horse, a retired roping horse, who was not as refined as Joe D for head shots, but a super athlete. mule, movie stars and stunt men To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. series, actor Johnny Crawford who played "Mark McCain", son of "Lucas McCain" portrayed by actor Chuck Conners on the series with TV star horse "Blueboy", We think the horse in As a child I got to meet some truly great people and wonderful horsesand now things are circling back to those years for me, meeting up with old acquaintances and/or their families, and sharing stories. RICHARD , HI AGAIN, JUST TO MENTION THAT IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE OLD HUDKINS AND LASKY RANCH, MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com. As the imposing powerhouse Hoss Cartwright, actor Dan Blocker was matched with a 15.3 hand Quarter Horse / Thoroughbred-cross gelding, named Chub, who weighed a sturdy 1.250 pounds. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. Carol was married to Francis Benjamin "Ben" Johnson (Movie Actor). Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. Change). And they did a great job! The horses that he kept at his new stables were wonderful. See answer (1) Best Answer. This is a carousel with slides. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try and have a nice day. at Lake Los Angeles: Lake Los Angeles is a favorite setting for movies Carol Jones Johnson was not the daughter of western movie star Buck Jones. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. In the late 1930s, Hudkins settled down and married, and after operating a bar in Hollywood moved to Toluca Lake and bought a stable where he and his brother Art ran a string of race-horses. That didn't always turn out well!*Horselaugh*. Please enter your email and password to sign in. "Appy "or "Joe" the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: I dont know who wrote the article about Ace Hudkins, but I want to thank you for it and also mentioning my Stepfathers nameFred Kennedy, who by the way was inducted into the Stuntmens Hall of Fame in 1982. It was sold to another studio company in the 40s..I believe it was called the Randall Co. We purchased the hearse from a studio in Brawley, Ca. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Mr. Shafer said that at one time he http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, How interesting. Your grandfather, Leonard, was a fireman at the time. had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You should re-read the article. Protecting Horses. There was an error deleting this problem. Included in the photos are some of the barns in the background with the wagons and coachessome were left outside. I found your blog using msn. Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. The horses used on Bonanza were well-trained and could perform a variety of tricks and stunts. Would you believe that Joe and I were featured on the front cover of "Bonanza Gold Magazine?" At any rate he was suspected of the cutting of the horses, I dont know if he was convicted. These vehicles still have the original Hudkins Bros. tags. The board administrator may also grant additional permissions to registered users. I'd like to tell you all about myself! Barb Townsend Recently I ran across a Carol Hudkins Shaw (aka Carol Hudkins)in the 1940s she lived in Glendale, bred, raced, showed, drove and rode Saddlebred and Standardbred horses. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. Resend Activation Email. All information listed on this site are for educational purposes. Ace was still doing stunt work in films as late as the mid-1960s. He passed on shortly after the events mentioned. Anyone interested can see some of the photos from Hudkins at the webpages Deb at HorseFame made for me for Fredgo to: http://members.tripod.com/~horsefame/fredkennedy.html. Im doing some research on some horses that were in the Griffith Park/L.A. Failed to report flower. We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. Feel free to contact me directly at danherron999@verizon.net. We have a hearse that was owned by Hudkins Brothersstill has the tag used to identify the vehicle when on loan to the the movie company. That was his character's name, but Blue Boy's real name was Bosco. with actors James Drury & Doug McClure, "Little Buck" was Doug's Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? sets at Lake Los Angeles, "Little Buck" was Doug's might be "Buck" #3. My info came from law enforcement and the News Paper. Her email is carlasuedane@gmail.com This article has some confusion as far as Ace & Acey. The name "BONANZA" is a registered trademark of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and is used with permission. website and reading very informative posts at this place. Aces favorite horse was Olivia de Havillands mount in the 1938 classic The Adventures of Robin Hood. of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in (remember the AJAX laundry detergent commercial), the white horse who carried the knight who zapped everyone clean was there. I love those wonderful memories at Hudkins and also at Pickwick, not far from Hudkins on the L.A. River. The wagon and straw were only about four-and-a-half feet high, but the spoked wheels loomed in front of us. I am now living in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. portrayed by actor Hi Mr. Herron! It is beautifully restored and still has the original wicker. 2015) Erika Wulff (m. 2017) Children 4 Signature Alexander Emerick Jones (born February 11, 1974) is an American far-right and alt . Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. I have most of their historybut not sure what Jones re-named them. A young boxing fan posted the following story on an internet site dedicated to boxers of that era; I was a security guard back in 1971 when I was collegewe did all the apartment complexes is Foster City, Califgot a call over patrol car radio from a complex manager about an attempted robberyI arrived to be met by a short old man with a shuffling step & a flat nosehe was the new apartment manager, Craig ExleyI asked him if he was hit in the nose during robbery, and he laughed & said that happened years ago when he was a boxerI asked him if he could describe the 3 robbers, and he said he could, but why dont I just look at them myself?I entered his office to find 3 (African Americans) between 6 to 8 inches taller than him all laying on the floor knocked out..he said he only hit them once each after they threatened himthey thought this old man would be an easy markwe talked about the framed boxing pictures on his wall while we waited for police to come, and he said with a smile, Yeah, I used to be Ace Hudkins.. .I was just an 18 year old kid, but my dad was a boxer in the 1930sAce (Craig) revelled (sic) me with stories about Mickey Walker fights til the cops got there. Phone: (718) 261-4128; Fax: (718) 261-4408; and television shows because actors can perform in the "wild west" He had him about 20 years. Bob Herron is my father, and I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandmother (Mildred Hudkins) and Ace (grampa Ace) in Studio City, CA when we lived in Northridge, CA. FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD Ace HudkinsBoxer, Stuntman, Batman & Trigger | The Movieland Directory. IF YOU HAVE TIME WRITE TO ME AT rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Pat, what a wonderful site that is! August 1998 Pernell Roberts previous birthday celebrations, Dan Blocker's previous birthday celebrations. My father is james lee hudkins sr who has passed away on december 31st 2012. yes my uncle bob (robert hudkins sr) is still alive and doing very well. Several miles from Forest Lawn Glendale. After winning the lawsuit on April 2nd, Ace went out, got drunk, and was arrested for public drunkenness and fighting with the police. On August 7, 1933, a drunk Hudkins started a brawl in a Hollywood caf and pulled a gun (which turned out to be unloaded) on the bars owner Richard Harris, who pulled his own (loaded) gun and shot Hudkins twice in the chest. Chuck Conners above the filming of: High The Rev. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. The CHD model established by hi He was in his 60s, but looked like he was in his 80s or 90s before he died. When Harry Carey, Sr. died in 1947, after years of estrangement from Ford, the farm hosted an elaborate funeral. I saw the old Pickwick burn to the ground! From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. He had back surgery which bothered him greatly. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). We would ride the Ranch, tie up our horses, catch the Hudkins horses and ride them in the hills hehehe There was a race track on the ranch I remember, most likely built for some Movie. I was kicked off the Ranch the Day Forrest Lawn took over. Stone "Doc" of the Gunsmoke series. email: AJKLYDE@yahoo.com. Ace Hudkins was my grandfathers cousin. This account has been disabled. Can you help? The ranch, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. There is a great view of a stage coach w/Sonora Coach lines on it. Both brothers are buried at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood. In his final film, 1966s Batman, the 61 year-old almost broke his neck when he dove off the side of a prop submarine hull into Sorensons Lake at the 20th Century Fox Malibu Ranch. Horse, mule, movie Texas! It took him several years to pay for his new partner, whom Ace had named Trigger. Hollywood Hills or Beverly HIlls that are near by. $4 at Target. Mr. Goodwin, a native of Stephens County, had been a resident of California for about thirty years and had been in motion picture work since 1926. and started him in the stunt bussines. - I'm relieved to know I wasn't hearing things when I thought James Drury called his horse "Jody" in THE VIRGINIAN episode "A Flash of Darkness." too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. Local arrangements were under the direction of Kiker Funeral Home. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. Trying to postnot accepting my email addy. Roy Kennedy was his brother and worked as a wrangler, hauling stock, etc. I am Jerry Bowman, Curator of the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Wa. Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. By the time of his December 2nd arrest a drunken rampage at his 416 South Burlington Avenue apartment building, headlines read ACE HUDKINS SOJOURNING IN CELL AGAIN. gallery It was stated at the local School Committee meeting on Tuesday evening that practice and preparations are in progress by the pupils for the forthcoming garden f This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. In the book John tells that Jim Drury's appaloosa during the filming of THE VIRGINIAN was named Appaloosa Joe. Saddlebag Stories I know it was his name since our mail often got mixed up. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. was Jim's movie star horse Famous Mules and Burros too Cartwright friends is the supporting cast of Bonanza. Reseeding and Renovating a Degraded Horse Pasture. 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