R.I.P....Officer Pete Malloy.

Marty Milner and his real life buddy, Kent McCord used to spend most of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Both of them would hang with the crowd except on the weekends with large attendance. Then they would be in the pits or garage area (credential only areas) where they would be themselves without being swamped by requests for autographs and pictures. It wasn't uncommon to turn around and find one of them standing beside you.

They got hooked on Indycars when they appeared as celebrities in the 500 Festival parade. Buddies said they also saw them at the old Ontario and Riverside tracks for Indycar races.They both liked being among the everyday people.

I first remember Marty starring in Route 66, but also saw him in several old 50's WWll movies too. He always played the All American kid next door. Sorry to hear of his passing, I always enjoyed his work.
 
If I remember right, Milner did a brief stint in the Army when it was his time to. While there he encouraged a fellow soldier to try acting, that soldier being Clint Eastwood.

RIP Mr. Milner, you will be missed.
 
kaaskop49 said:
It hurts to read of the passing of actors/performers with whom we spent our childhood, in a manner of speaking. No one has answered, was Mr. Milner Tod or Buzz?

I remember him in a Twilight Zone episode from about 1960 where he saw a duplicate of himself while waiting in a bus station. In the end, he's running, trying to catch himself. Spooky, to say the least.

I remember reading he had been ill for a considerable period of time. We miss you already, Mr. Milner.

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Mr. Milner was Todd.
 
Sorry to hear. Recall watching route 66 as a kid and seeing reruns on cable. Glen Corbett took over as Linc after Maharis left do to illness. Series ran for 4 years from 60-64 I believe. I read where everyone believed the vette was red. Turns out it was blue.
 
I am one of those he influenced. May God send angels to guide his soul home to rest. I fully realize he was an actor and not a cop, but his portrayal of what a cop should be, I have always admired.
 
As a younger guy, I only got to enjoy watching Adam-12 reruns on TV Land and Netflix. I have to say he portrayed of the best TV cops, as he reminded me of my grandfather who was a city policeman of the same generation. Honesty, integrity, toughness, and an impeccable uniform were traits they both shared. I read that the current LAPD chief mentioned his role in encouraging many men of that generation to become policemen, and even gave him and End of Watch, very fitting. Many of those episodes still ring true today.

On a S&W note, I loved two things about Adam-12: how Malloy had his Model 14 with custom Ferrant stocks, and how in one episode he took down three armed criminals with his K-38 that turned to be empty. Of course the theme of the episode was "officer presence", a perfect example.
 
I was not an Adam 12 fan so never watched it that much but always thought Milner's role was what a good cop should be. I bet he did play a (good) role model for people pursuing a LE career.
 
Enjoyed both the shows he was in and also enjoyed most of the movies he played in, he was a good actor. Just finished reading his obituary in my morning paper.
Sorry to hear of his passing, my sincere condolences to his family!
 
pawncop said:
I am one of those he influenced. May God send angels to guide his soul home to rest. I fully realize he was an actor and not a cop, but his portrayal of what a cop should be, I have always admired.
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He impressed me as one of the few actors who might have actually been able to work as a real cop.

Most probably couldn't pass background checks or would have attitude/political problems. Many abuse drugs or alcohol, too.
 
"One time I watched them film an episode (Route 66) in Hernando, MS. Hey - that's only a few hundred miles off RT 66!"

I think the location of Route 66 was taken somewhat loosely. I know of one episode which was filmed in eastern Kentucky when I lived in that area. They used some locals in minor parts and as extras. A very big deal to the locals at the time.
 
DWalt said:
"One time I watched them film an episode (Route 66) in Hernando, MS. Hey - that's only a few hundred miles off RT 66!"

I think the location of Route 66 was taken somewhat loosely. I know of one episode which was filmed in eastern Kentucky when I lived in that area. They used some locals in minor parts and as extras. A very big deal to the locals at the time.
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Good point. It sure would be a big deal! Would more than likely bring some welcome $ into the community. Nothing wrong with that. Folks who unduly criticize and pan TV and film productions don't realize how many folks derive their livelihoods therefrom.

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THE PILGRIM said:
Sorry to hear that.
Long before he went down the LE trail, he went down Route 66 in a Corvette.
One time I watched them film an episode in Hernando, MS. Hey - that's only a few hundred miles off RT 66!
And I did speak briefly with Martin Milner and found him to be a very nice guy.
Route 66 (TV Series 1960?1964) - IMDb
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Before he did the above,he was a Marine in John Waynes platoon.

Rest in Peace Martin, :(
 
GaryS said:
He had a pretty good career trajectory, even before Route 66 and Adam 12.

Mister Robers, with Henry Fonda, Jack Lemon.
Operation Pacific with John Wayne, Patricial Neal, and Ward Bond.
Halls of Montezuma with Jack Webb, Richard Widmark, and Robert Wagner.

He did many guest spots on shows after Adam 12.

I'd say who can forget "Nashville Beat", but few enough remember it as is.
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Add: Sands of Iwo Jima to his list of goodies.
 
I recall sitting in the Academy, an older Sargent told us that 'TV cops aren't the way it is - unless you're watching Adam - 12. That's pretty accurate - except they don't take enough time filling out reports.'

Looking back, a lot of what was on the show was pretty well done. In those pre DVR days, I didn't get to see it very often. Now days, it's on TV and Netflix. I wonder how many younger people and/or youngsters watch it.

Martin Milner, RIP sir.
 
webley green said:
I recall sitting in the Academy, an older Sargent told us that 'TV cops aren't the way it is - unless you're watching Adam - 12. That's pretty accurate - except they don't take enough time filling out reports.'

Looking back, a lot of what was on the show was pretty well done. In those pre DVR days, I didn't get to see it very often. Now days, it's on TV and Netflix. I wonder how many younger people and/or youngsters watch it.

Martin Milner, RIP sir.
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I've seen episodes on YouTube, too.
 
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