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The program profiles the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma - once a flourishing Black community during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. Tells the intertwined stories of boxers Max Schmeling of Germany and Joe Louis of the United States, culminating in what was arguably the most politicized sporting event in history: the 1938 heavyweight championship of the world.

Disease, hardship, and death followed, yet the majority of people stayed on, steadfastly refusing to give up on the land and a way of life. The new administration's focus on domestic issues is abruptly brought to a halt by the shocking terrorist attacks of 9/11.įollow the evolution of Bush's presidency, from 9/11 and the ensuing war in Iraq to his second term challenges, including anthrax scares, threat levels, Hurricane Katrina, and the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.īeginning in 1930 dust storms ravaged America's overplowed southern plains, turning wheat fields into desert. Hes got on his hat and boots, maybe a gun on each hip, and, of course, his well-worn. In 1955, a Black teenager from Chicago was lynched in Mississippi after being accused of offending a white woman.Įxplore Bush's tumultuous youth and his unorthodox road to the presidency via the contested election of 2000. Can you name all the equine mounts of the Cartwright clan? Ben rode Buck, a buckskin Little Joe rode Cochise, a Paint Hoss rode Chub, a dark bay and Adam rode Sport, a sorrel.Schedule Filters Jump to Recent Airdates Upcoming The Murder of Emmett Till

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The horses of the Ponderosa are the underappreciated stars of the television series (1959–1973). While popular theory maintains that Bamboo Harvester was made to “talk” through liberal use of peanut butter, those involved with the show have never confirmed that speculation. The gelding got his start in show business under the tutelage of trainer Lester Hilton, a protégé of Will Rogers. In reality, the talking equine protagonist (voiced by Western actor Allan Lane) was a palomino Saddlebred-cross named Bamboo Harvester.

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The TV comedy (1961–1966) chronicled the misadventures of accident-prone Wilbur Post and his loquacious horse, Mister Ed-whom only Post could hear. The request was honored for the rest of Dollor’s life. The Original Beverly Hillbillies & Glen Rice.

Although Wayne never owned Dollor, his contract with the owner stipulated that no one else could ride the horse. Tp Lee Rollum (Im an Arizona Cowboy) Rex Allen & Jerry Byrd & The Arizona Wranglers. The Duke regarded him so highly that he changed the script of The Shootist (1976) so that he could mention the horse, by name, several times. The stamps honor four extraordinary performers who helped make American Westerns a popular form of entertainment Gene Autry.

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The iconic sorrel with a wide blaze made his movie debut in one of John Wayne’s most memorable scenes: He’s the horse carrying Rooster Cogburn during his famous charge-reins in his teeth and guns blazing-in True Grit (1969).ĭollor (yes, that is the correct spelling) appeared in many of Wayne’s subsequent Westerns. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Four legends of the silver screen get their first-class stamps of approval tomorrow when the Postal Service issues the Cowboys of the Silver Screen stamps and stamped postal cards. The masked man saves the horse’s life and, in gratitude, Silver remains forever loyal to his savior.

Their bond is explained in the 1938 episode, “The Legend of Silver”: Deep in Wild Horse Canyon, the Lone Ranger comes across a horse battling an enraged buffalo. SilverĪll along the sagebrush trail, the Lone Ranger and his great white stallion Silver righted injustices and rid the West of evildoers. During his 20-year career, Trigger appeared in at least 80 feature films and 100 television episodes. The palomino was originally named Golden Cloud, but his name was changed because he was “quick on the trigger.” He boasted an impressive repertoire of more than 100 tricks. He had a high moral theme with relative realism. He was the first to attempt to portray the good bad man of the West. Born in 1864, he was 49 when he made his first film in 1914. With nearly as much star power as his owner, Roy Rogers, Trigger was arguably the most famous horse in show business. The next star of the silver screen was a former Shakespearian actor named William S.

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