They shu See more 187 34 Comments A quick review of the proceeding story reveals this to be the fact. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It happens to every athlete eventually. We have recently had a couple of people ask for advice on what to look for when buying a horse. What was Little Joe's horse? But he did tell me about his poker parties at the house with famous movie and TV cowboys in the 40s and his teaching John Wayne and others how to do stunts on horses. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Clarence Young Fat Jones I found on Findagrave.com. Sorry! My info came from law enforcement and the News Paper. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. but here are the Cartwrights horses. He owned the movie horse stable from the early 30's until his death in 1962 or 63. The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Does anyone know what happened to this Valley Relic?? Resend Activation Email. Buckshot came from Fat Jones stable. The cast left for Morelia, Mexico on January 27 th of 1958, but before leaving, some of them (including Boyd) were given extensive horseback riding lessons at the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. It is located in the desert near Palmdale, California. We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. Is there proof that Bobby Herron was adopted by by Ace Hudkins? Dice the movie star horse W.E. I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. I have a lot on STEEL. A LARGE PADDOCK ON THE LEFT AND THE STABLES ON A SLOPE TO THE RIGHT. If that happens to you again, just try using another email. Please ensure you read any forum rules as you navigate around the board. The horse was called Duke, after the actor's nickname. too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. Doug died at age 59 of cancer Feb. 5, 1995 We have set your language to "He was intelligent and had an instinct for this business," Wayne once said of Banner. 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. 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. Cochise is Little Joe's beautiful Paint Horse with spotting pattern of white and black. I am still writing a book about the family ranch and everyone who was involved with the ranch which includes ace hudkins, ode hudkins leonard hudkins james hudkins sr robert hudkins sr and clyde hudkins bobby hudkins jr and myself james hudkins jr. Wow, love the READ! Whoever wrote that the Hudkins Movie Ranch is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale needs to learn a little more about local geography. 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. This article has some confusion as far as Ace & Acey. 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. to answer your question yes they lived on everett st in lincoln nebraska because recently i found a metal sign in my grandfathers garage that was black & white that said everett st on it so i gave it to my uncle bob for memorabila.You should believe them because they did own the hudkins bros stables, and i believe my grandfather also owned the providentia ranch before that. were? Published by Henry Stone on November 29, 2022 Stable to the Stars For over six decades, from 1912 until they closed the barn doors for the last time in 1975, Fat Jones Stables of North Hollywood provided rental horses used for riding, driving and stunts for many Western shows and movies. In December he was arrested and convicted twice more in Fresno on the same charges.In March, 1933, Hudkins spent a month in Hawaii and was arrested twice for disorderly conduct following fights in hotel bars and spent a week in jail. Prior to the start of filming Bonanza, the four actors that were to play the Cartwright men, Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon, all went to Fat Jones Stables to pick out the horses they would ride on the show. Failed to delete memorial. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. was Jim's movie star horse He's always been a good swimming horse. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. I am trying to get as much information and pictures of my family history so that i can finish the book that i have started. Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. based on information from your browser. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The charges were later dropped but Park sued Hudkins for $50,000 and was awarded $1. that the Virginian's horse's name was "Joe." and television shows because actors can perform in the "wild west" I LIVED ON THE RANCH WHERE THE HUDKINS BROS. HAD THEIR BARNS AND ALL THE WAGONS, ETC. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. ", James Drury's Appaloosa 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. Bobby worked a movie there called Saskatchewan. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Mr. Shafer was asked if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. Freds brother Roy was a wrangler for the studios. Ill try to get her contact. You accuse the writer of having his facts wrong and then go on yourself to state that Ace quit boxing after 1941, which is inaccurate. My business for many years, now retired, was researching pedigrees of horses of numerous breeds. Thanks for the post. LEE FROM 1945 TO 1947. 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. In the meantime, Ill drop a few of the tales here as I think of it. I think James Drury rode My aunt, my mothers This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. I found an article with one of the Hudkins hearses. He also had a stallion with "leopard-spots" named During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. 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. Appy had a more distinct 2012-07-29 03:20:43. Please take notice that any use of this material for any commercial use, or any unauthorized display, distribution, transmission or other use of this material, is expressly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the rights of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and NBC Universal Inc. Bobby Herron was not Ace Hudkins son and their are no grand kids He is exploiting himself and his family family .The Hudkins brothers thought of as a little brother but he was not.Where is the story? He does not talk much about Ranch or all the Hudkins Brothers and there were alot of them in that FAMILY? Jones, with his craggy, gaunt looks, first appeared in minor character roles in plenty of WWII films including The Young Lions (1958), The Naked and the Dead (1958), like the one in the above picture Learn more about managing a memorial . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Stars photo gallery He was upset because his son, Ralph Hudkins was killed on the Battleship Arizona and Ralphs cousin John Hudkins was killed on the Battleship Navada. "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. Do you remember my Stepfather Fred Kennedy? Posted on August 13, 2022By askans The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. Everything is very open with a clear description of the issues. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth Enjoy! Ace told my grandfather about the shooting and my grandfather knew Aces boxing career. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde Add to your scrapbook. Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. He lived there with his wife Mildred and their adopted son Robert Herron and rented horses, wagons, and cowboy gear to studios for westerns and the land for filming. You want to know first-hand about Ace and his history with my Dad and Mildred? The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. That first one may have also been used in the film "Ride 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. Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. That March, his pretty live-in girlfriend Rhea Hill sued for $160,000; $100,000 for breach of a promise to marry, and $60,000 for beating her. Buck proved . I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. 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? GREAT NEWS! 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. In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. Ace Hudkins is a great example. That March, his pretty live-in girlfriend Rhea Hill sued for $160,000; $100,000 for breach of a promise to marry, and $60,000 for beating her. We thought that it was real and got out of there quickly. Comments and Info from: : John Stanley Update: December 2009 Released from jail the next morning he went to a nearby bar and when he left, drove his car directly into a service station building, destroying both car and building and landing back in jail charged with drunk driving again. "Appy "or "Joe" Try and be a bit more respectful of others and perhaps they will have a bit more empathy for what youre trying to get across. Pure Blends Avocado Oil Plant-Based Butter. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I am black and white, like many-but not all-of my kind. 2015) Erika Wulff (m. 2017) Children 4 Signature Alexander Emerick Jones (born February 11, 1974) is an American far-right and alt . Other members of the family moved in for a few months and moved up to northern California. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde email: [email protected]. 141-15 72nd Avenue NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. (And they call. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. I can't tell for certain, but it looks "Joe" the appaloosa in the Johnny Crawford's horses. sets at Lake Los Angeles, "Little Buck" was Doug's Pat, what a wonderful site that is! Jody, this was the main horse, the double horse to Jody was named Joe and Its actually now part of Forest Lawn Hollywood which is across the wash, & a short distance, from Warner Bros. Avocado oil is the base of this flavorful dairy-free butter spread, which "contains half the fat of regular butter and just two grams . It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. Two Bits was Johnny's own real life horse. Please take notice that any use of this material for any commercial use, or any unauthorized display, distribution, transmission or other use of this material, is expressly prohibited and constitutes a violation of the rights of Bonanza Ventures, Inc., and NBC Universal Inc. Click on this link and you will see the obit. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. Ace did tell me once that he had been adopted and his adoptive parents had had the house on Observatory built. These articles bring back alot of good memories.Jimmy and Bobby use to tell me that their grandpa provided the horses and stagecoaches for alot of the western movies but I wont believe them. ? LEE. Looks like you posted no problem. Two were what many considered white horses.at one time they had spots on their white coatsmost of which faded, due to a roaning gene or greying gene. John was a cinematographer. By Heather Smith Thomas Aug 2, 2022. I remember being frightened when I and Bill Ainsworth were in the barn where they stored the wagons and there was a hearse with a model of a dead body in it. Ours is a carved panel hearse originally made by Sayer and Scovil of Ohio. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Sometimes a bigger and stronger paint was required for heavier duty, like during the filming of "Bushwacked," in Patagonia, Arizona. The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. There was Search above to list available cemeteries. Pat. The lake was only 4 deep and Ace hit the bottom and spent three weeks in the hospital recovering. In the book called "TV Gold--The Because Bobby was already a man when his mom married Ace and that John Hudkins thought of him as like brother and taught him. Alonzo- I assume nothing. Local arrangements were under the direction of Kiker Funeral Home. 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. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. OK.Hi Sam, Thank you for the kind words. WE LIVED AT THE SADDLE & SIRLOIN CLUB ON THE RIVER NEAR LOS FELIZ DR. BY THAT TIME A VERY SAD DAY. They decided to honor animal performers after a horse was killed in an on-set accident during the filming of the Tyrone Power film Jesse James.The letters are an acronym, and stand for Picture Animal Top Star of the Year.A later acronym was also included: Performing Animal Television Star of the . During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. I can be reached at JLHINTURBO@YAHOO>COM thank you. the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: According to MeTV, all the horses used in the show were rented from the Fat Jones Stables in Hollywood, California. north of Los Angeles County in the state of California, United States of He attended an elementary school (Saticoy Elementary) at the corner of Saticoy and Coldwater Canyon. Sorry it took me so long to answer. It's a pleasure to meet you! Lots of people try and usurp the identities of others. well said, doug[i was the young security guard who wrote about ace in this article]i come from a family of boxers and recognized hudkins veteran boxer habit of adjusting his pants beltline inner elbow style that you get used to when youre wearing gloves & cant use your handsAND, now im jazzed to realize the framed horse photos in his office included trigger & silver~~! Your facts are wrong. The last time Johnny saw Bosco was in 1976 when he appeared in an episode of "Little House on the Prairie". Thanks for your help! I later joined up and was a Stunt Woman working for about 30 years, on and off. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. I LIVED ON THE OLD LASKY RANCH IN THE MID FORTIES. There is a problem with your email/password. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. ", Regarding James Drury's Abstract: Expression changes of Notch-1 and nuclear factor-B (NF-B) in cardiomyocytes from coronary heart disease (CHD) rats were investigated. Well, this is something I don't like to talk about much, but I need to tell you what happened. James Jr., is your father and uncle Robert still living? 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. 1935-1995 Services were held at 2:30p.m. He twice fought for the world middleweight championship, held by the great Mickey Walker. Bonanza Ventures, Inc. is the official worldwide rights holder to the television programs created by David Dortort: "BONANZA" (and its prequel, "THE PONDEROSA"), and "THE HIGH CHAPARRAL." 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. I have been in the horse business one way or another, most of my life. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. His professional career as a prizefighter effectively ended in 1932 with losses to Lee Ramage and Wesley Ketchell. Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. BONANZA , THE PONDEROSA , and all related indicia are trademarks of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Used with permission. A Roaney Scrapbook Check us out at http://www.nwcarriagemuseum.org. Bonanza Ventures, Inc., is not responsible for the content of this web site. Westerns," compiled by Ronald Shafer. THESE FEW YEARS ARE AMONG MY MOST TREASURED MEMORIESOF MY CHILDHOOD. Mary Spooner. When filming was completed, Roy Rogers came looking for a horse for his first starring vehicle, Under the Western Sky, and took de Havillands horse for a ride around the ranch. 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. Virginian" series His original name was I believe, Golden Cloud and was so named when Olivia DeHavilland rode him in Robin Hood with Errol Flyn, It doesnt say Ace named Golden Cloud Trigger. It says Ace named him Hi-Yo-Silver, an account confirmed on any number of historic website and period newspaper stores. We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Billie Fair, Lovington, New Mexico, two brothers, Albert Goodwin of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. W.A. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Two Bits was given to him in 1959 by a rancher he and Chuck Connors met in St. Louis. The following July 16th he was arrested for drunk driving and speeding near Fresno. show certainly looks like a different horse than the one in 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. He was not at all like I had seen him in his boxing prime. A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. In the book John tells that Jim Drury's appaloosa during the filming of THE VIRGINIAN was named Appaloosa Joe. per person on Bonanza. In the years around 1925-1926, Hudkins and Clever Sencio were the top drawing cards at Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium. He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. 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. Each of the horses was distinctly different so viewers watching in black-and-white could distinguish between them. did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier In the early 1950s my husband lived in the trailer park at the corner of Coldwater Canyon and Sherman Way. Please reset your password. 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