Rest in peace, Hugh O'Brian

[Wyatt Burp]

He was pleased to say he was the last guy killed by John Wayne. I think he did The Shootist for free. He was 91. RIP, Wyatt Earp.

 

[amazingflapjack]

He supposedly visited the troops in VN on a number of occasions, and was well received.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

The last movie I can recall seeing him in was Twins.
RIP.

 

[Targets Guy]

Lots of childhood memories there. RIP Hugh.

 

[blues7]

When I was a kid my father took us up to the Bronx to go to "Freedomland".

Hugh O'Brian was riding down a mock western town's main street when he turned, tipped his hat and winked at my mother. I thought my father was going to pull him off his horse and cold cock him.

RIP, Hugh O'Brian and thanks for the memories.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

Just like a lot of the great old stars, I often discover they're still alive just when their passing is reported. Rest in peace Mr .O'Brian.

 

[Beemerguy53]

Let's see now...it was around 2007 or 2008. At Baltimore-Washington International Airport, I noticed an old man sitting in a wheelchair, waiting to board his flight. He was wearing a red and gold baseball hat with that unmistakable globe-and-anchor symbol, and the letters "USMC" under it.

I approached him and asked when he'd been in the Marines? He replied that he was a World War II veteran. During the conversation that ensued, he told me several times, with obvious pride, that he had been the youngest drill instructor in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He didn't tell me anything else about himself, and I didn't think to ask, even though he looked vaguely familiar. I shook his hand as our conversation ended, and it was then I noticed the name on the old veteran's boarding pass: Hugh O'Brian.

Rest in peace, Mr. O'Brian...God bless you...

 

[Texas Star]

I liked him until I learned that he was one of Hollywood's leading anti-gun advocates.

We have another topic on Gregory Peck today. He was the same, or worse. Add Michael Douglas.

 

[Tom S.]

I liked him until I learned that he was one of Hollywood's leading anti-gun advocates.

We have another topic on Gregory Peck today. He was the same, or worse. Add Michael Douglas.

And Clint Eastwood. I can abide by someone being anti-gun, but Eastwood is hypocritical about it, believing that only certain people like himself should be allowed to own them. Though it does surprise me that as a former Marine, O'Brian was against them.

 

[the ringo kid]

Let's see now...it was around 2007 or 2008. At Baltimore-Washington International Airport, I noticed an old man sitting in a wheelchair, waiting to board his flight. He was wearing a red and gold baseball hat with that unmistakable globe-and-anchor symbol, and the letters "USMC" under it.

I approached him and asked when he'd been in the Marines? He replied that he was a World War II veteran. During the conversation that ensued, he told me several times, with obvious pride, that he had been the youngest drill instructor in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He didn't tell me anything else about himself, and I didn't think to ask, even though he looked vaguely familiar. I shook his hand as our conversation ended, and it was then I noticed the name on the old veteran's boarding pass: Hugh O'Brian.

Rest in peace, Mr. O'Brian...God bless you...

He was in the Marines-and was one of the youngest Drill Instructors they had.

Rest in Peace Mr. O'Brien.

 

[the ringo kid]

And Clint Eastwood. I can abide by someone being anti-gun, but Eastwood is hypocritical about it, believing that only certain people like himself should be allowed to own them. Though it does surprise me that as a former Marine, O'Brian was against them.

No=that's wrong. Clint Eastwood is NOT anti-gun.

 

[the ringo kid]

As I never got to see The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp--I best remember him as the last guy that Duke shot in the saloon in: The Shootist--and--he was in: The Red Ball Express:

When the series was ending-they had a 5-part episode where he shot it out w/ the Clantons etc-at the O.K. Corral.

The series had above 200 episodes made.

Gregg Palmer or (Fatty) in: Big Jake--as the Tanker Lt.

The Shootist:

 

[Beemerguy53]

I liked him until I learned that he was one of Hollywood's leading anti-gun advocates.

We have another topic on Gregory Peck today. He was the same, or worse. Add Michael Douglas.

If I based my opinion and/or patronage of entertainers on whether they are anti-gun or not, I wouldn't be able to watch another movie or attend another concert...

 

[BUFF]

I liked the series when I was a kid. I still remember the opening song:

"Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp,
Brave, courageous and bold.
Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp.
Long may his story be told."

Even then, though, I thought his Buntline Special was a bit much.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp comes on every day on the old west channel . Comes on at 2 PM followed by Bat Masterson and then Cheyenne. This is what 80 inch TVs were made for!!

 

[rwsmith]

I understand.....

I liked the series when I was a kid. I still remember the opening song:

"Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp,
Brave, courageous and bold.
Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp.
Long may his story be told."

Even then, though, I thought his Buntline Special was a bit much.

That he hit more people of the head with a gun than he shot with it. And do we know that he really carried/used it that much? If somebody gifted me with a gun like that, I'd say, "Thanks. That's really neat. I'll keep it in the box and bring it out for special occasions." I've also heard that corroborating evidence that he actually HAD such a gun is lacking and may be the dime novel author's, Ned Buntline
(Edward Zane Carroll Judson Sr.) imagination.

 

[Tom S.]

No=that's wrong. Clint Eastwood is NOT anti-gun.

I wish it was wrong, but Google "Clint Eastwood on guns" and you won't like what you see:

Over the years, Clint Eastwood has been quoted publicly taking stances supporting gun control:

- For gun legislation
- Believes all firearms should be registered
- Backer of the Brady Bill, and its mandated waiting period (for gun safety purposes)
- Wondered why anyone would need or want an assault weapon
- Supported Dianne Feinstein for the U.S. Senate (but has had harsh criticism for President Obama)

From Wikipedia:

Eastwood has long been an avowed supporter of gun control, stating, "I've always supported a certain amount of gun control. I think it's very important that guns don't get in the wrong hands; It's very important to keep them out of the hands of felons or anyone who might be crazy with it."[14] In 1995, Eastwood questioned the purpose of assault weapons. Larry King, the famous television host and newspaper columnist, wrote in the May 22, 1995, edition of USA Today that "My interview with Eastwood will air on 'Larry King Weekend' ... I asked him his thoughts on the NRA and gun control and he said that while people think of him as pro-gun, he has always been in favor of controls. 'Why would anyone need or want an assault weapon?' he said."[15]

And here's some direct quotes:

“I have a very strict gun control policy: if there’s a gun around, I want to be in control of it.”

The politicians have not caught up to the mood of the public as far as criminal justice is concerned. I think there should be a mandatory sentence for crimes committed with handguns. The law isn't tough enough. My name has been on some of those lists against gun control, but it's been done without my permission. People in those groups don't support prosecution hard enough. There's no way to outlaw handguns, because our society is so inundated with them it would be impossible to stop criminals from getting them. But there shouldn't be any plea bargaining for crimes with handguns. Maybe it's too simple—maybe it's too conservative, too cut and dried—but it works in other countries.

(Emphasis added)

 

[41]

I didn't realize that Hugh was anti-gun. I remember seeing him shooting International Trap at the LA County Facility in the mid 70's. My understanding was that he shot trap and skeet and had a large collection of shotguns.

 

[armenius]

According to the biography "Bullet With No Name" about Audie Murphy,there was some jealousy felt by Hugh O'Brian who on several occasions wished to prove he was faster on the draw than Audie who ignored him.Finally after another challenge to a contest was sent Audie sent back the reply," with live ammunition,anytime". Nothing further was heard about such a contest.
I would recommend the book to anyone who would like to know more about one of our greatest heroes. The author was a psychologist who examined the findings of what today we call "Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome."

 

[41]

I read that Hugh used full loads in shooting the films while others normally use 1/4 loads for the smoke and noise. He also did a lot of practice on drawing from the holster and as a results, his hearing was damaged.

His health went downhill the latter years when he become overweight.