"Until I got home, that
In 1966, at the age of 27, he obtained one of his most memorable parts, as Billy Blue Cannon, the blond-haired, blue-eyed son of the ranch patriarch, John Cannon (Leif Erickson) on The High Chaparral, set in the Arizona Territory. ALL the exterior scenes for an entire season in Old Tucson during one two-week
be. I did a few "Uncles" as an actor and also
I expect the real reason dogs didnt feature much in the westerns is because the studios and actors wouldve had enough to deal with keeping their eyes on the big animals we do see. 'No
Slade's acting career continued into the early 1990s. . right, that there would be no more flubbed lines, but when it came time, he
But I was torn here too; the Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog is equally suitable. Catholic school for a year and also sang in the Episcopal Church choir. ", Bill, Leif, and Suzie
She was making a left turn when a guy, roaring drunk and driving on
The script has Blue leaving the Cannon ranch to pursue art studies in the East. New contributions are
According to producer David Dortort, there was another actor being considered, but he was not Mitch Vogel. In fact, I hadn't had a really good
mail' meant he was in bad danger --- because, up until then, he had written us
"But he's 30 and it was getting increasingly difficult to write convincing scripts that had him playing a teenager." ', "I stared at him. To Leif, 6-feet-4 and a born athlete, such a stunt was no
In the
gone to Vietnam visiting the evacuation hospital and the little field
"Speaking just for
Cristal, Frank Silvera,
and in 1970 he was almost six
It was Dortort's assurance to Old Tucson's management that "The High Chaparral" could give a sound stage enough business that prompted construction of the present facility. in something like a half-hour. but overall, she was full of love, humor and often demonstrated a unique brand of intelligence. But the Golden Retriever would suit him too, I think. In 1964, he guest-starred in "The Enormous Fist" episode of "Rawhide" opposite Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. Ted Markland Dortort said Slade's character, Blue, would be kept alive "because of the affection we have for Mark", and that he may return to the series at a later date as a mature character. Visit the Ft. Lowell outdoor museum, just one stop on the Tucson Tour. Chaparral,
So he used what was known as lifts. "Nope, that year the
morning, he had forgotten to put on protective knee pads. massacre on the prairie, one of the actors with a speaking part turned up ill on
bad guys. into one action shot after the other. But when you ask him frankly about that frightening experience,
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Margaret Brock Johnson Mozingom. The minute he said it, he knew it
up through the ranks, which I believe makes one appreciate the film industry. A number of his later works done in oils and graphite, as well as his hand-pulled prints, are held in private collections. the Fifth Season was going to provide some background on some of the Bunkhouse,
"You have a thrombosis in the vein of your left leg, caused by this
He was talking about the
The High Chaparral Reunion, October 16-18, Tucson, AZ. corked off until dawn the next morning. "So right there on our
Copyright (C) 2009 High Chaparral Newsletter All rights reserved. He is obsessed with one terrible question: Who is his father? please," Leif says parenthetically, "that I don't call Bill
Sometime in my teens I took up Christian Science for several years. I could well imagine him as an enormous Great Dane, or even an Irish Wolfhound. producers of the show crazy with his elaborate practical jokes on set! One of these days I need to figure out which one it was and watch it again. In the same year he was cast in an episode of the western TV series Bonanza as Jud Rikeman. The information shared above about the question, 2.How many fans missed Mark Slade as Blue Boy Cannon in the final , 3.Why did Mark Slade quit the High Chaparral? "His silence just
MacArthur. that they could get back to drinking again! December 24th was Anne's and my
This has neither been confirmed nor denied by either David Dortort or James
life would change? He played Sarek, the father of Spock in Star Trek. In the early 1960s, he moved to the West Coast, where he was cast as Seaman Jimmy "Red" Smith in the feature film Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961). 9. Hooked up in the room there was an
He said bluntly,
We, at the HCN, want to find new ways to keep the show alive in our hearts and minds. Today, Leif Erickson can actually give thanks
And he said, "No, no, no, it will be six or seven weeks from now." I loved all of it. Maybe it was because of the Patton movie and what an incredible presence Mr. Scott was in that role. throwing a dinner with guess-who as its big, smashing star! Buck first followed by Blue decides to leave the High Chaparral when they become too frustrated with the way Big John runs the ranch and their lives. It was hooked up to
After that came the part that Mark is probably best known for to this day - the role of the handsome, young, blue-eyed cowboy in the Western series The High Chaparral (1967), where his outstanding portrayal of "Billy Blue Cannon" contributed greatly to the popularity and success of that series. nothing. eyesexcept The Great Leslie, of course. what's left of my kid brother, Joe." It came out a question, and
Next,
He pointed out Richard Farnsworth. (Ed. This thought led to another, more offbeat one. cards. got a good wife and good kids, he owns the world. of all the stuntmen together. spooking. hope. kids and animals. more Hispanic actors in more roles than any TV series of its time. Although I wish we could roam the desert forever, I can show you where the actual filming of Don Sebastians great Lion Gate entry is, where the grand fountain and tiled courtyard introduced the opulence of the Montoya Hacienda, where the original downtown of Tucson has been restored to echo the lifeblood of Old Tucson, and, where the isolated lives of cavalry soldiers drummed on in a secluded and protected part of the city most dont even know exist. They can't talk to one another about their
"God was on our side,
"So, the day of that
realizing that I was a good enough actor that nobody --- including my sharp,
autographs, doing your thing on the various stations in whatever city you're
Dortort, whose "Bonanza" finished No. and I was forever indebted to him for his wonderful performance as Uncle
I took a couple of aspirin and
It was good to read that his line continues with the birth of the new baby. I couldn't go without sleep the way I
It was
The stars love meeting their fans, the other folks attending are friendly and welcoming.this is a wonderful event and one you'll always remember. in a moment's notice, memorize his line, and fit right in, thus saving hundreds
The show was set in the 1870s in the Arizona Territory at the ranch, "The High Chaparral," run by "Big John" Cannon . Cops & robbers / white hats / blacks hats /good guys /
seat belt fastened --- but the crazy miracle is that this turned out to be a
So be sure you get ready for your tour during The High Chaparral Reunion on Sunday, Oct 18th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. In the 19651966 television season, Slade played Radioman Patrick Hollis in the NBC sitcom, The Wackiest Ship in the Army. lunch. The director yelled,
"Now while I was in the
appearance where you played Claude? You can hear the promo currently running on the KSAV home page - there are three promos cycling so be patient, and listen in for Penny on Tuesday. "piece of action." He was cast in three episodes of the NBC education drama, Mr. Novak, starring James Franciscus in the title role. My middle name is Francis, born in
Also, retired stuntman and neighbor
are: Reap the Whirlwind by Amesbury
Why did Mark Slade leave High Chaparral? During the Westerns Channel showing of the
"Cameron had heard we were casting the show. "Being that kind of
Sam receives a letter causing him to return home to kill a man who is also a good friend. "'I will do everything
Vintage Reprint from Wednesday, June 10, 1970, Tucson Daily Citizen. it again but the director declined. When I came back to awareness after my
Buck first followed by Blue decides to leave the High Chaparral when they become too frustrated with the way Big John runs the ranch and their lives. how to add trusted domain in office 365 admin; andrea lowe family; the monitor newspaper mcallen, tx phone number; how much does a smoke shop make a month. best. He preached at an early age following in the footsteps of the men in his family. Westerns or action shows? Bill was free. seemed like years, I hobbled aboard a plane, headed for Tucson, which I knew has
Henry Darrow, Don Collier, Bob Hoy, Ted Markland, Rudy Ramos, Susan McCray, Kent McCray, and more. actors and/or executives did or did not do. And David said, "Well, what do you think, Bob? One of your fans says you
Anyway, as we walked through our suburban neighborhood, it occurred to me that dogs wouldve loved all the open space of the Old West. Mark Slade On TV, Big John Cannon is
Slade won international recognition and numerous awards for his efforts: the Belgian Viewers Award, the Bambi, the Bravo Golden Otto, and the Western Heritage Award. "Then, with a jolt, I
Don Collier I remember another actor who was portraying an indian being tied to a chair. Published in late 2014, Of Pain and Coffee, a collection of sooth-sayings and soliloquies that explore life's foibles and fears, joys and heartbreaks, with illustrations by the author, was released. .". Produced by Susan McCray, the program continues an ongoing list of guests on Perfectly Frank who pick their top 10 Frank Sinatra songs. "After any day in the
He looked at my knees and said,
I pulled up my trousers. We are all agreed that our own dogs are the best. It was rather remote, dark and emptywe thought. Join the cast and crew in Tucson at The High Chaparral. + For those of you who have become die hard cacti fans after they starred in the April newsletter, I realize we see lots of cactus too but they dont tend to need wranglers to keep them from roaming. luggage and received no special treatment. "Some people find their
It takes
to prevent that,' he reassured me. him the thumbs up/all clear sign, meaning Mr. Dortort had left the bar and
In a strange twist, people with large dogs often live in tiny houses and vice versa. Cameron Mitchell created a stir on the set when he wore "Frankenstein" boots
various sources, and relates to the shenanigans and
'The peace of God which passeth all understanding' --- as the
In 1956, he enrolled in Worcester Academy with the intention of becoming an artist. Questions? ago now, someone said that they'd read that The High Chaparral cast filmed
Erickson. Hes clumsy enough without giving him an ever bigger head to crash around the place with. What I prefer is a part
I could still share the limelight of outdoor production location shots. two-and-a-half shows worth of exterior shooting. him Uncle Boots. "And I'm sure this will
Mark Van Blarcom Slade is an American actor, artist, and author, particularly remembered for his role of Billy Blue Cannon on the NBC western television series, The High Chaparral. The Official High Chaparral website As you would expect this led me to question why cats were seldom featured. There were only six of us then. at anchor, a lovely 44-ft. schooner, Pagan, the family home when Erickson gets a
some of the
It was customary for studio executives
Wish we could have seen this! An old Western television series, "The High Chaparral" the saga of the Cannon family's hardships in the Old West inspired a Yuma businessman to build his own home as closely as possible to an exact replica of the home in the TV series except for the dirt floors. black outfit in the sun. Thanks again for sharing the newsletter with me. Vogel. "He said, 'No
on The High Chaparral Newsletter Website. If you get a sick lad at the turning point between giving up and
tall. I went on to the other TV stations, finished my tour
Where were you born? I admit she could be a bit of an airhead too (who among us doesnt have their moments?) Here's your message from Manolito Montoya - the incomparable Henry Darrow. Don Collier further said that
in front of the Army officer, and when asked, "Who were they?" and such, NBC Chicago, NBC New York, NBC Miami and I'm shaking hands and
thought that he was given bad advice because he held out for a salary increase at a
why did blue leave the high chaparral. "That faith was what
himself he was cursing. I was pondering this quote and the fact that we rarely see dogs on westerns when my own dog reminded me that it was time for his walk. I could still smell the black powder hanging in the still air after the stuntmen had blasted each other off the hotel roof. Help at last, I
"My friend, the baby
He got shot out the window in the
quickly into the next scenes. That's what you always
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Leif Erickson, who plays
Editors Note: Fan Debbie Carlson knew the Cameron, Mitchell family during The High Chaparral years, and graciously shared her memories with us in an article in the, I haven't seen any of the High Chaparral episodes in many years but my sister bought a complete set for me for Christmas, although I gather they're from China or somewhere and not the best quality. faith have given me." High Chaparral Fan Fiction "It was the
A. for the fateful day he faced death. hospitals. necessary for a little subterfuge. Cameron as Uncle Buck. sympathized about that as well, especially regarding Cameron Mitchell in his all
Bob Hoy they had to undo all the blood-thinning process and go into the blood-thickening
story was the beautiful cut glass bowl that was presented to the Dortorts
though. bedded down about two weeks, and when neither a doctor nor a nurse was around,
Can you give us any clue of
hitting. All he
swollen, too, I nearly hit the panic button. desert, I have to have a bath regardless. Vintage photo from BRAVO, the German fan magazine, reads: . in The High Chaparral, which was eventually played by Mark Slade. television show in 1967that there was no existing structure on the site. They have two sons, Morgan and Mitchel. So, with this bit of information, I will leave you. It
The High Chaparral Newsletter - searchable articles Both were victims of "aging.". You can purchase books written on just the outdoor locations across the US of movies and TV series. I think you were right about The Andersonville Trial. feel it deeply, but you act as if everything is gung ho. so what? My first thought was an Afghan Hound because they always seem to be gliding and have a sort of windswept, other-worldliness about them. Suzie emerged from it with only a
the break on Chaparral. He's a real
a long flight. time with Bill Catching over the Thanksgiving holidays, and we had a nice talk
replaced because they'd spy Cameron on the set and mosey up to him right in the
National news articles discussing the 'problem of violence' needed an example to hold up, something the public and pundits could hang on to and picture in the midst of the rhetoric. director felt only relief that Leif wasn't "seriously" hurt and went
Here's one from
smiling, as though he's read my thoughts, for then he adds, "When a man's
The High Chaparral Blog Tucson location, before I even took off, I knew I also had to be always smiling,
recovered. His name is Brent Martin. Most often asked questions related to bitcoin. 'joined,' but I saw good in all faiths. Q.
for their 65th wedding anniversary present from their HC fans. He said it
He was perfectly still with the same facial expression for what seemed like an eternity. every opportunity to climb into the nearest water trough. just as soon as I could.". I mention that experience because to me it's a perfect example of what a powerful actor he was. he would take every opportunity to spoil them with all sorts of tasty
condition your are. got his break on a film "Comes a Horsemen" in 1976. same site. helicopters the way I did before. "It sure got on my
(Okay, it never actually did this but I wanted a catchy title that included the word dogs). Out West Entertainment problem? Tucson was already my
again?" The ship's manifest lists among the passengers a John Cannon, also the name of the patriarch in The High Chaparral. That really wasn't too hard to take! And Curtis looks like me. Cut!" What made him tell this
glimpse of that knee! It was the first of our HCDG get-togethers in Tucson. And I said "What time Monday?" After 30 years of silence, it was
We on the inside knew him as Uncle Boots. --- though frankly, I was in more and more pain all the time. foot tall. the director called as the cameras stopped. Monument Valley is one of the most over-populated pilgrimages for tourists checking out the grandeur of John Waynes epic films, thanks to the vision of John Ford and other great producers who chose that specific spot to enhance the films image. But I decided not to press on. That's because, with those bum knees of mine, I couldn't jump out of
was a miracle they didn't screw up. Read the entire Tucson Daily Citizen article contained in this edition of the newsletter. During the shooting of a western involving a huge
The June 10, 1970 edition of the Tucson Daily Citizen published an interview with David Dortort. the wind hit Leif with such force that he was thrown slightly off balance. I whirled out to work --- though, all day, behind
"My first stop was
said that bowl would've made a good "shot glass" for Bob back in those
Listen to this special Thank You from Susan McCray: Click to listen to a special message from Susan McCray. in which the world slows down so a man can stand back and get a good look at it. It was intimated at a Bonanza reunion
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He was a hell of an actor. On "High Chaparral," Mark Slade leaves the nest and the new young male interest is Rudy Ramos. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was a young scholar with high expectations for his future. This article is simply looking at it from a different angle - a fun angle. about stuntmen, including your friend Richard Farnsworth, who is starring in a
Dortort estimates that 65 percent of the series will be shot at Old Tucson and at other southern Arizona sites. Slade also lent his talents to the Slade Media Group, founded by his wife, Melinda Riccilli Slade, that specialized in corporate image campaigns, crisis management, graphic design, and marketing communications. Bill Catching confirmed it because he did a movie there long before The High Chaparral
popularity at the time, and in the process of renegotiating his contract, it was
someone to jump on a horse and do a transfer to the wagon", you or
I wonder what youd pick for him, and why? were contributed from Pauline Clapperton in Great Britain. carry on about a bruised knee! specific actor. he seems almost glad to tell you --- because it was in those days and nights of
Speaking of Star Trek, if only I knew then that it would be such a phenomenon, maybe we would have tried to get on the set! going away from camera. military hospitals, if the guys even try to talk to one another about their
my lovely Anne sitting beside me, day after day. But that wasn't the climax,
Called me in his office - I'll never forget
you'd done the matching exterior shot in Tucson 3 weeks before that. And he said, "Bobby have you seen - I can't think of the guy's name -
your panic and make you think That's all, Charley. massacre on the plains, and Bob's only speaking line was to be, "It's the
Internet Movie Database. Rudy Ramos Anne
Leif cursed. tub waiting for me. God help them!" "You go to those hospitals and you sit on the side of a fellow's bed. He was also very fond of the set animals, and
little laugh. body, and while he was healing, I doubled Vaughn until he could return to work. Mark was enjoying a great deal of
And the rest is history. When Blue takes on more adult The High Chaparral was producer Dortort's new brainchild, and he left the day-to-day running of his earlier success Bonanza (1959-1973) in the spring of 1967 so he could focus all of his energies on The High Chaparral. entrance, he leaned over to his comrade and asked, "What's my line
I must remember to take a closer look next time its on. here Don
best-intentioned people can never reach it. all the day's chatter. "And what day do you
His other big-budget productions include Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009), with Titanic earning him Academy Awards in Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing. him, is much the same way in real life. In December, 2014, Mark published a companion book, Someone's Story, that takes the reader on an emotional journey through those brief moments when one can feel another's life. course, he was there --- he and an ambulance.
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