Gene or Roy, the battle of the singing cowpokes
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Gene or Roy, the battle of the singing cowpokes
Gene Autry or Roy Rogers. These two singing cowboys had very comparable careers. But, just like potato chips, everyone has a favorite. I grew up enjoying Roy more, and I'm not sure why. My Mom used to have some Roy Rogers 45s around the house, so that may have had an influence. But in the last few years I've been able to appreciate more of Gene's work thanks to the Western Channel. They have restored 89 of his 93 feature credits and all the episodes of his television show (91). These two were western icons through the 40s and 50s (and beyond), did either of them spark particular interest in you?
Chris
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You may have hit on something. Roy did have Dale in most of his pictures which added to the chemistry and consistency of his movies. Gene had a variety of female leads opposite him. Gene used several different side-kicks too. His most frequent side-kick (and best) was Smiley Burnette. But when he had others, especially Pat Buttram, the quality and my level of interest showed a decided drop. Roy often had Gabby Hayes, and that's a winning combination.
You may have hit on something. Roy did have Dale in most of his pictures which added to the chemistry and consistency of his movies. Gene had a variety of female leads opposite him. Gene used several different side-kicks too. His most frequent side-kick (and best) was Smiley Burnette. But when he had others, especially Pat Buttram, the quality and my level of interest showed a decided drop. Roy often had Gabby Hayes, and that's a winning combination.
Chris
The only bad movie is no movie at all.
The only bad movie is no movie at all.
I vote for Roy. First, because as mentioned, his films were a lot better than Autry's. Also, Roy's a better yodeler, and I like Western yodeling.
Second, I have a lifelong anomosity towards Autry because he embarrassed me at a rodeo show at Madison Square Garden when I was a very little kid in the audience. He may have thought it was cute and just a minor thing, but I was mortified, and I've never forgiven him.
Second, I have a lifelong anomosity towards Autry because he embarrassed me at a rodeo show at Madison Square Garden when I was a very little kid in the audience. He may have thought it was cute and just a minor thing, but I was mortified, and I've never forgiven him.
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I like Roy because of Dale, his singing, and Trigger is a prettier horse. But I like Gene because Champion does more, and Gene seemed a little egotistical, but I prefer his sidekicks.
The ones I really love are The 'Three Mesquiteers'. I love the intermingling of Old West and 20th century inventions.
Anne
The ones I really love are The 'Three Mesquiteers'. I love the intermingling of Old West and 20th century inventions.
Anne