of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in (One of the venues that you might remember was Lake Tahoe.) to whom this might be, my name is james lee hudkins jr born on march 22nd 1963. Ace Hudkins career as a prizefighter was over after 1932. If hed had any more pro fights after that then they would be on his record. The people in charge had certain kinds of horses in mind for their four main characters. I am looking for info on the PickWick Stables in Hollywood during the 1940s.My friends father Lewis Myers is rumored to have boarded Trigger in the day. This browser does not support getting your location. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. Many have since passed away - and in several instances, their children, are running the remaining stables. The Courts of Remembrance section, Elevation 3B, Wall Crypt 254, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65825360/clarence-young-jones. Any person or entity interested in doing anything related to these series and/or its characters must obtain permission first, and may do so by contacting Bonanza Ventures, Inc. through its attorney: Andrew J. Klyde In the book John tells that Jim Drury's appaloosa during the filming of THE VIRGINIAN was named Appaloosa Joe. Ace told my grandfather that he jumped over the bar to hit the negro, but the negro pulled a 22 revolver and shot him (Ace) in the stomach. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR STUNT RIDING DAYS. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Famous Mules and Burros too Shamrock. Kew Gardens Hills had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. Carol Jones Johnson was not the daughter of western movie star Buck Jones. movie star horse Local arrangements were under the direction of Kiker Funeral Home. Aces favorite horse was Olivia de Havillands mount in the 1938 classic The Adventures of Robin Hood. This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Clarence Jones (65825360)? "Appy "or "Joe" was Jim's movie star horse Sorry! making a movie at Lake Los Angeles in this photo The business was founded by Clarence "Fat" Jones in 1912 when he provided horses for a Pathe Films western. Thursday, April 29. In the Western saddle, I wasn't able to get myself . I know many people who knew Ace. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Havins of Crane; Mrs. Wesley Black of El Paso, and Mrs. Ross Cunningham of Aransas Pass. 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. by Joe'sGal Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:18 am, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. Many people thought that the actors owned us horses, but "Fat Jones" retained . Im his great-nephew and would like to know more about him if any of you remember him. To alonzo hudkins you are absolutley incorrect on your statement of my grandfather ace hudkins the famous boxer! A demented intruder broke into the Fat Jones Stables and stabbed several of the horses, among them Tomahawk. In 1938, Republic rented one of his horses whom Ace had named Hi Yo Silver for a movie version of The Lone Ranger. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. "Joe. Post Trivia "from the horse's mouth": Did you know that the names of the other three original horses chosen at the beginning of the season of the show's run were: Dunny Waggoner, Slippers and Streak? His stories coincide so accurately. article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth It's based on the novel What in God's Name, by Simon Rich. Items Belonging to the Estate of the Last Manager of the "Fat Jones Stables" (From Joe'sGal's Collection) It was our stable that owned and rented all the horses and wagons (rolling stock) you see in the Western movies and TV shows, filmed between 1912 and 1975. Ace spent two weeks in the hospital. We use to play cowboys and indians together when they lived on Everett St. in Lincoln NE. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" in the episode "A Flash of Darkness." The location of hundreds Trying to postnot accepting my email addy. Johnny Crawford's horses. Sponsored Jones, with his craggy, gaunt looks, first appeared in minor character roles in plenty of WWII films including The Young Lions (1958), The Naked and the Dead (1958), Dreamer" (7.20), the Virginian says, "My horse Joe likes water. I can't tell for certain, but it looks The location of hundreds of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in north of Los Angeles County in the state of California, United States of America. not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody and television shows because actors can perform in the "wild west" The last time Johnny saw Bosco was in 1976 when he appeared in an episode of "Little House on the Prairie". Pat. Replacement horses were used due to the tragedy. After Ace Hudkins left boxing he opened a bar in California. A Fury Scrapbook A Mr Ed Scrapbook He lived a sober life in the end. - I'm relieved to know I wasn't hearing things when I thought James Drury called his horse "Jody" in THE VIRGINIAN episode "A Flash of Darkness." Calico, Eddie, and Blossom were among the three . Fat was in business until his death in 1963, then was sold to Dyke Johnson whom is NOT related to actor Ben Johnson. FAT JONES STABLES, INC. in California | Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts This company has not listed any contacts yet. Any idea what the names of those other buckskins The riders were also skilled in horseback riding and could handle the horses with ease. Try again. Hollywood Hills or Beverly HIlls that are near by. Pat, Hi Folksvery fascinating site. These two vehicles were once owed by Warner Bros. We just acquired a stage coach which was once owned by Fat Jones. Ace Hudkins, member of my Forgotten Hollywood Hall of Fame. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Over the next fourteen years, the Bonanza star sat atop the thoroughbred buckskin. The lake was only 4 deep and Ace hit the bottom and spent three weeks in the hospital recovering. Hi Michael. Hudkins Brothers Movie Ranch was a favorite of dozens of cowboy stars who boarded horses (the property is now part of Forest Lawn Glendale) and among Aces friends were Smiley Burnette, Guinn Wilson, Fred Kennedy, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. Blue Boy was his horse on The Rifleman. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. He began fighting professionally at 16 and boxed until he was 27 and was never knocked out. Evidence of an inverted hexagonal phase in self- The horse in this show certainly looks like a different horse than the one in the above picture called "Appy." That horse is absolutely a golden palomino. (LogOut/ and go home each evening to the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, The majority of the time, they were seen riding rented horses from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. That first one may have also been used in the film "Ride Others, just dont understand the impact of Ralphs death on his father Ace Hudkins. Lorne Greene's previous birthday celebrations. 2 others before this one and one other after this one, although that cutting Jerry Bowman . That was sure an honor! Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. Bob Herron is my father, and I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandmother (Mildred Hudkins) and Ace (grampa Ace) in Studio City, CA when we lived in Northridge, CA. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. Please reset your password. Since these two horses are still currently a Work in Progress. We also have a C-Spring Victoria used in Little Princess with Shirley Temple and a Landaulette used in Ghost and Mrs. Muir with Rex Harrison. Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent job! Who owned them? You'd know about that more than me. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. September 1998 In 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. In March, 1933, Hudkins spent a month in Hawaii and was arrested twice for disorderly conduct following fights in hotel bars and spent a week in jail. Im still next door! Failed to delete memorial. Leaving the fight, he and Chalmers tried to drive away without paying for 8 gallons of gas and were arrested for petty theft. Im wondering if Carol in related to the Hudkins family that I used to know? with actors James Drury & Doug McClure, "Little Buck" was Doug's Thank you for sharing! Michael Herron Several miles from Forest Lawn Glendale. According to THE WESTERN HORSEMAN magazine March 1970 article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. Dick Shane (who portrayed ranch hand Dick) gave this information: "The horse that James Drury rode on the Virginian was a gelding appaloosa named Jody, this was the main horse, the double horse to Jody was named Joe and Dell Combs owned both of these horses." Sometimes a bigger and stronger paint was required for heavier duty, like during the filming of "Bushwacked," in Patagonia, Arizona. ", Regarding James Drury's Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. Can any of you verify or disprove this info? When filming was completed, Roy Rogers came looking for a horse for his first starring vehicle, Under the Western Sky, and took de Havillands horse for a ride around the ranch. Johnny Crawford's horses. Roy was on the Horse Soldiers when Fred took his fatefull fall. Released from jail the next morning he went to a nearby bar and when he left, drove his car directly into a service station building, destroying both car and building and landing back in jail charged with drunk driving again. ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company !ps: he said his 1928 fight with the toy bulldog was almost as close to death that he ever went through except getting shot in the chest. 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. There was Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. Before you register please ensure you are familiar with our terms of use and related policies. He was a very experienced movie horse bought by Ben Johnson. James Jr., is your father and uncle Robert still living? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Bosco was in that particular episode too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. Horse Fame does not benefit from any links or organizations listed. I found an article with one of the Hudkins hearses. Two were what many considered white horses.at one time they had spots on their white coatsmost of which faded, due to a roaning gene or greying gene. D, Who are you, anyway? Several years back I spoke with Boby Herron on the phone, in regards to my Stepfather Fred Kennedy. Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. I was kicked off the Ranch the Day Forrest Lawn took over. The horses from the show were rented from Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. Clarence and Lorena had two children: Carol Elaine Jones(1920-1994) and John Jay Jones(1925-2010). 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. Did Ace keep a photo scrapbook that he bequeathed to his family? ). I remember the fun of sitting on them in the stables and riding them with my dad. He was upset because his son, Ralph Hudkins was killed on the Battleship Arizona and Ralphs cousin John Hudkins was killed on the Battleship Navada. All images from "BONANZA" are Copyright 1959-2023 Bonanza Ventures, Inc. All rights reserved. I am reading about Ace Hudkins and wanted to know where and how the author found out about Aces 1973 date of death. Since my last post.found out that another one of our carriages was from Hudkins. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Carol was married to Francis Benjamin "Ben" Johnson (Movie Actor). Protecting Horses. The Fat Jones Stables was one of the biggest suppliers of horses, cattle, wranglers, as well as wagons and carriages, to the movie and television industry for 51 years (1912-1963). All thanks to the courts that forced Ace too Marry Bobbys Mother on a promise.She took him to court. too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. Ace had too.Bobby has had quite a career THANKS TO THE HUDKINS BROTHERS. Aces horse Trigger co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of The Roy Rogers Show.In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse Target were Aces horses. "Fat Jones Stables was the top supplier of horses and horse wranglers to the movies for 51 years." (https://stevesomething.wordpress.com . As a child I got to meet some truly great people and wonderful horsesand now things are circling back to those years for me, meeting up with old acquaintances and/or their families, and sharing stories. $4 at Target. 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. The man is not telling the truth. Ace Hudkins was born in Nebraska in 1905 and began boxing at 12. English David Canary's previous birthday celebrations. switched horses for that or not). Dreamer" (7.20), the Virginian says, "My horse Joe likes water. of Darkness." Check us out at http://www.nwcarriagemuseum.org. The vet was able to save some of the victims but several of the injured animals had to be euthanized, including Tomahawk. Id love to see whatever you have. He had back surgery which bothered him greatly. Lots of people try and usurp the identities of others. 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