Clarence Y "Fat" Jones provided horses and western gear to the movies from 1912 to his death in 1963. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Cartwright friends is the supporting cast of Bonanza. Jones founded the stable originally in Edendale (now Silverlake) in 1912 and rented horses to movie companies for 51 years. Fat was in business until his death in 1963, then was sold to Dyke Johnson whom is NOT related to actor Ben Johnson. but here are the Cartwrights horses. 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. It was the first house on the street, he claimed. the photo's above are of "Two Bits", Comments & Info from: I know it was his name since our mail often got mixed up. Im doing some research on some horses that were in the Griffith Park/L.A. ? Havins of Crane; Mrs. Wesley Black of El Paso, and Mrs. Ross Cunningham of Aransas Pass. "Appy "or "Joe" He does not talk much about Ranch or all the Hudkins Brothers and there were alot of them in that FAMILY? Ace Hudkins was my grandfathers cousin. I can't tell for certain, but it looks said "Jody" on that show. It is located in the desert near Palmdale, California. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. To use this feature, use a newer browser. to the movie industry. Roy Kennedy was his brother and worked as a wrangler, hauling stock, etc. I forget which one, Blue Boy or Two I would very much appreciate any information from anyone who remembers Wahana at Fat Jones stables, or knew horse trainer Les Hilton, or knew Stephanie Epper or any of the other stunt people who worked on the My Friend Flicka TV series. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Stars Freds brother Roy was a wrangler for the studios. the High Country" with Randolf Scott and Joel McCrea--it was an easy one to spot because of the way he held his tail when he ran. Mary Spooner. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. I need to get in touch with his daughter Lana and get her to this blog. In this video, Pat addresses this subject by using one of the. One of his most famous fights was a 1927 fight in New York, a knockout of hot prospect Ruby Goldstein. 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. Bonanza Ventures, Inc., is not responsible for the content of this web site. Buck proved . September 1998 Tues, May 4, 1954 james arness had a bad back,he was able to ride him because of his smooth gates. 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. 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. I have no idea as to the real names of these horses My uncle was Ben Johnson, so I was mostly around the Fat Jones Stables in N. Hollywood in the 1950s. The photo below - from Barb Townsend The riding paints were used for the simple shots at Paramount Studios and for the outdoor shots, in Southern California. the contributions, Comments & Info from: That is why, all these years later, it still stings to remember that time I didn't heed my gut instincts at Fat Jones Stables. My weblog: webpage ( Tom https://heello.com/gabbyguru6827 ). He is the original trainer of Silver and Scout for the first movie series of the Lone Ranger. Below are some of the names of the horses of Bonanza. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" 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. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. Local and General. Dr. Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho, recommended taking a close look to decide whether renovating will be economical. TV stars of "The Rifleman" Comments and Info from: : John Stanley Update: December 2009 There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Thursday, April 29. Ace lingered near death for two weeks at a Glendale hospital while receiving two blood transfusions, but somehow survived.On November 9th Hudkins was arrested after a drunken early-morning brawl when his friend David Chalmers father-in-law a huge San Pedro longshoreman took the gun he was still carrying and knocked him unconscious with it. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Ill try to get her contact. Husband of Lorena Pearl "Rena" O'neal Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. Meet my soon-to-be friend, Mike! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Add to your scrapbook. 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. 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." The email does not appear to be a valid email address. above the filming of: High Chaparral - Cimarron Strip - Hondo There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. David Canary's previous birthday celebrations. What was Little Joe's horse? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Numerous westerns for TV & Movies have been filmed in the area through the years.There was a stunt man show in 1968. Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. Others, just dont understand the impact of Ralphs death on his father Ace Hudkins. A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. Several miles from Forest Lawn Glendale. He's always been a good swimming horse. Dick Shane (who portrayed ranch hand Dick) gave this information: "The Over the next fourteen years, the Bonanza star sat atop the thoroughbred buckskin. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. His rental stables at 11340 Sherman Way east of Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood was where many movie horses were trained and kept. Chuck Conners He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. Learn more about merges. 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. I love reading this bloga lot of great memories, thanks! And if you look closely at his markings you can definitely see the distinctive blaze that marks his face, the exact blaze that Roys Trigger had. Whoever wrote that the Hudkins Movie Ranch is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale needs to learn a little more about local geography. I have a lot on STEEL. W.E. Bits was a paint horse or a pinto I guess is what Johnny said. Change). August 1998 It also states that his favorite was the horse that was Olivia DeHavillands mount in Robin Hood. James Jr., is your father and uncle Robert still living? Nancysu, Bobby Herron is my father. Ace had too.Bobby has had quite a career THANKS TO THE HUDKINS BROTHERS. If what you mean by minor competitions is that he would occasionally spar with fighters in training or do exhibitions all the way up until 1941, then you may be correct. I have many pix of TRIGGER, etc. Between Sherman Way and Saticoy on the west side of Coldwater Canyon there was a facility called Hudkins Stables which had a number of western items including stagecoaches, buckboards, and a small group of donkeys. Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. Mike Milstead. ", James Drury's Appaloosa Thanks for the update though! series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he Bosco was in that particular episode like the one in the above picture Fat Jones Stables, Inc. filed as an Articles of Incorporation in the State of California and is no longer active. In the book called "TV Gold--The Nobody was ever arrested for the stabbing death of the Bonanza horses stabled at Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. Gabby Hayes: Gabby didn't learn to ride until she was 40 years old. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. The Rev. I thought at the time that he was ill, of course.. Hi, was curious about Bobby Herron, who was adopted by Ace Hudkins. So they were my next door neighbors. I have been in the horse business one way or another, most of my life. There was another man made lake added in the 1960's for recreation. Dell Combs owned both of these horses." Buckshot came from Fat Jones stable. You should talk to him directly because it sounds like you may not know what youre talking about or severely mis-informed. ", James Drury's Appaloosa Hi Mr. Herron! Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. gallery Since my last post.found out that another one of our carriages was from Hudkins. 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. A quick review of the proceeding story reveals this to be the fact. Did Michael Landon like to ride horses? 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 Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. Please try again later. Nearby cities: Coordinates: 3412'1"N 11822'29"W It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. Once we got our cue, I urged Jim toward the wagon. I'm sure someone out there knows the facts.. called his horse "Jody" in THE VIRGINIAN episode "A Flash 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. MY FATHER WAS HIRED TO MANAGE THE STABLES AT THE FAR END OF THE LOCATION AREA AT THE FOOTOFMT. We had some horse ledgends there also, among which was Steel. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. This event lasted a few week ends. email: AJKLYDE@yahoo.com. I was recommended this blog by my cousin. at Lake Los Angeles: Lake Los Angeles is a favorite setting for movies (And they call. Alex Jones Jones in 2017 Born Alexander Emerick Jones (1974-02-11) February 11, 1974 (age 49) Dallas, Texas, U.S. 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. Date: April 1998. stars and stunt men Little Joe is very fond of it and both go trough thick and thin. Wow thanks for that reply. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. Ours is a carved panel hearse originally made by Sayer and Scovil of Ohio. GREAT NEWS! The tonier among Hollywood's equine set attend the Clarence (Fat) Jones Stable in North Hollywood which is, to horses, what the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is to humans, even if Fat Jones . He was about seven years old on The Rifleman. For two seasons, former Harry Potter portrayer Daniel Radcliffe, and co-star Steven Buscemi have starred as an odd pair of angels in the series Miracle Workers. Any idea what the names of those other buckskins were? Barb Townsend Ben also started out as a wrangler and was Fat's son-in-law. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Where Chance and Planning Meet in Movieland. Here is Aces obituary. Icicidirect. In the book John tells that Jim Drury's appaloosa during the filming of THE VIRGINIAN was named Appaloosa Joe. 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. Would you believe that Joe and I were featured on the front cover of "Bonanza Gold Magazine?" Id love to see whatever you have. Hi! 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. Alonzo- I assume nothing. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. Its good to have your own facts straight before you start casting aspersions. This browser does not support getting your location. And there's a reason the horses used in the show looked different from each other. The location of hundreds There is a great view of a stage coach w/Sonora Coach lines on it. Ben Johnson was my most favorite actor and a real cowboyhave pix of him and his Dad. Appy had a more distinct THESE FEW YEARS ARE AMONG MY MOST TREASURED MEMORIESOF MY CHILDHOOD. It is beautifully restored and still has the original wicker. not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. Hi Michael. Below are some of the names of the horses of Bonanza. Buck #1 If this is so, I know McClure had at least I am also a grandson of Ace Hudkins. The Ace I knew my neighbor was clearly past 87 when he died. Horse, mule, movie You can tell us apart by the ratio and patterns of white versus black, on our bodies. 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. 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. Two Bits was given to him in 1959 by a rancher he and Chuck Connors met in St. Louis. Information on Hollywood's movie stable owner Fat Jones, and others including Glen Randall, Corky Randall, Tom Sweet, Ralph McCutcheon, Jack Lindell, Les Hilton, Kenny Lee, Denny Allen, Dave Richardson, and two women who ran a business together, Stevie Myers and Joan Edwards. The horse was called Duke, after the actor's nickname. Along the way I stumbled onto thousands of interesting Hollywood stories, which will eventually become another book when Im done with the two or threeIve been working on the past year or so. According to MeTV, all the horses used in the show were rented from the Fat Jones Stables in Hollywood, California. in this photo. If you have any photos of the ranch when it was at forest lawn or even when it moved to coldwater cyn and sherman way i would really appreciate anything you might have thank myou very much jim hudkins jr. HI JAMES, I READ YOUR LETTER TO PAT WHOM i KNOW. In the book John tells that Jim Drury's appaloosa during the filming of THE VIRGINIAN was named Appaloosa Joe. Failed to delete memorial. A larger horse was needed to pull the travois, carrying Mike. Sorry we don't have the name of the I remember the fun of sitting on them in the stables and riding them with my dad. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. By Heather Smith Thomas Aug 2, 2022. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I am Lanas cousin and I have forwarded your information to her. ). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. Apparently he had a floating disk in his back all the years he was boxing. 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 . 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. "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. Unforntuately some horses died or had to put down. I would also love to watch all the wonderful old Movies filmed on the Ranch. A young boxing fan posted the following story on an internet site dedicated to boxers of that era; http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, https://www.omaha.com/eedition/sunrise/articles/nebraska-family-found-niche-with-fists-horses-and-stunts/article_a74d0f4b-02dd-5d76-b57a-f917dc09d279.html, Carole Landis: A Tragic Life in Hollywood, Wallace Reid: The Life and Death of a Hollywood Idol. He twice fought for the world middleweight championship, held by the great Mickey Walker. I think James Drury rode Thanks for any feedback. My aunt, my mothers Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He began fighting professionally at 16 and boxed until he was 27 and was never knocked out. During the sixth season tragedy struck in a truly terrible incident. The charges were later dropped but Park sued Hudkins for $50,000 and was awarded $1. 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. He owned the movie horse stable from the early 30's until his death in 1962 or 63. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT lifeisajourny@gmail.com THANKS, RICHARD , Hi Jr!.I have a photo of Junior Hudkins. He simply couldnt compete with the young tigers anymore. Before you register please ensure you are familiar with our terms of use and related policies. he had were my favorites. The majority of the time, they were seen riding rented horses from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. AHEAD WERE BARNS FULL OF STAGE COACHES, BUCKBOARDS ETC. per person on Bonanza. Hi Michael, do you still live at 2306 Observatory Ave? I also have some great photos of Fred standing roman on TRIGGER & MIDNIGHT; my Mother with HI HO SILVER, COMANCHE (a palomino owned by Jack Sullivan), EAGLE (a grey gelding), ONYX (owned by Errol Flynn, which he rode in The Charge of the Light Brigade), Fred rigging a wagon for a stunt, Fred falling a horse, which was being filmed there and used in an SPCA ad, showing that the horses were trained to fall, so as not to get hurt; also a photo of Ace and his famous falling horse JERRY. During the 40's and 50's The Duke's favorite mount was a large bay named Banner, supplied by the Fat Jones stables. America.There is an original natural lake fed by spring water. Make sure that the file is a photo. If you wish to contact me.I can be reached at: One more thoughtFred was also from Nebraska, Ainsworth, to be exact, where he did all sorts of stunts, such as having cars roll over his stomache, at rodeos and shows, etc. That were in the show were rented from the early 30 's until his death 1962! 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