horses appearing in dozens of Republic Studio films. All thanks to the courts that forced Ace too Marry Bobbys Mother on a promise.She took him to court. Change). They sent a young actor named Michael Landon over to our place to try a few of us out, to see which one suited him best. I am Date: April 1998. 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. Since my last post.found out that another one of our carriages was from Hudkins. This article has some confusion as far as Ace & Acey. Sam of Blazing Saddles Clydesdale Scrapbook From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. 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." In the meantime, Ill drop a few of the tales here as I think of it. 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. if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. Several miles from Forest Lawn Glendale. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" in the episode "A Flash of Darkness." A LARGE PADDOCK ON THE LEFT AND THE STABLES ON A SLOPE TO THE RIGHT. Comments & Info from: OK.Hi Sam, Thank you for the kind words. Try again later. Many of us also remember the historic Devonshire Downs race track in Northridge. He began fighting professionally at 16 and boxed until he was 27 and was never knocked out. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Each one had a distinct color and pattern, reflecting the personalities of the riders. In the trivia section he stated His death in 1973 was reported in all national newspapers, as were many evens throughout his life. A negro walked into the bar and had an argument with Ace Hudkins, who was attending his bar. It is located in the desert near Palmdale, California. Hollywood Hills or Beverly HIlls that are near by. Ace was still doing stunt work in films as late as the mid-1960s. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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 mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. Bobby worked a movie there called Saskatchewan. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. Its good to have your own facts straight before you start casting aspersions. of Darkness." I have a lot on STEEL. Bosco was in that particular episode This sure takes me back, my friends You see, it was just before the start of a new television series, to be called Bonanza. 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. Because the show would be filmed in color, the horses had to be easily discernible on screen to viewers. Thanks for any help. Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. Is Leslie Nielsen related to James Arness? It took him several years to pay for his new partner, whom Ace had named Trigger. Many people thought that the actors owned us horses, but "Fat Jones" retained . 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. The horse in this Mary Spooner. ", Regarding James Drury's On January 10, 1932 he was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Los Angeles for punching T. Leonard Park, 38, in the head with his bare fist and fracturing his skull. FOR RENT TO STUDIOS. Apparently, Rex was housed at the Fat Jones stables when he was owned by producer Hal Roach. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Fat was in business until his death in 1963, then was sold to Dyke Johnson whom is NOT related to actor Ben Johnson. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Clarence Young Fat Jones I found on Findagrave.com. did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sN9YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ivgDAAAAIBAJ&dq=ace%20hudkins%20dies&pg=2683%2C992052, How interesting. 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. Anyone interested can see some of the photos from Hudkins at the webpages Deb at HorseFame made for me for Fredgo to: http://members.tripod.com/~horsefame/fredkennedy.html. 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. Evidence of an inverted hexagonal phase in self- As the imposing powerhouse Hoss Cartwright, actor Dan Blocker was matched with a 15.3 hand Quarter Horse / Thoroughbred-cross gelding, named Chub, who weighed a sturdy 1.250 pounds. James Jr., is your father and uncle Robert still living? I wish he could have held on longer but, as Dan pointed out, the life he lead took its toll. According to THE WESTERN HORSEMAN magazine March 1970 WHY? Drag images here or select from your computer for Clarence Young Fat Jones memorial. Does anyone else know about the horses? Many people thought that the actors owned us horses, but "Fat Jones" retained ownership of us and trained us. 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. Comments and Info from: Betsy Midkiff Update: March 2012 Leaving the fight, he and Chalmers tried to drive away without paying for 8 gallons of gas and were arrested for petty theft. too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. middle of movies and silent screens to today's TV epics is Lake Los Angeles in The horses that he kept at his new stables were wonderful. 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. that the Virginian's horse's name was "Joe." Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Two Bits was Johnny's own real life horse. His rental stables at 11340 Sherman Way east of Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood was where many movie horses were trained and kept. One writer wrote of Hudkins win over Goldstein as the fight that broke the Jewish banks. It was Hudkins toughness that most impressed his faithful fans; his fight against Sammy Baker was described as the bloodiest fight ever seeneven the referee was drenched in ruby red Fighting from lightweight to light-heavyweight, he won several California State Heavyweight Titles and was Southern Californias biggest boxing drawing card in the 1920s. I am black and white, like many-but not all-of my kind. A rare photo of Clarence "Fat" Jones (left) at his Hollywood horse stables on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. Enjoy! Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. it. In 1989 John Stanley published a book.THEM ORNERY MITCHUM BOYS, the story of Robert and John Mitchum. Appaloosa horse's name in THE VIRGINIAN: In the episode "The Land You should talk to him directly because it sounds like you may not know what youre talking about or severely mis-informed. Volunteer to host a future Saturday Night Chat. Ace Hudkins was a high-profile fighter and wouldnt have been able to have any pro fights without it being duly noted in the press. Hey There. I WROTE A SHORT LETTER ON THE FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD SITE SOME TIME AGO. Thank you for sharing! New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. Phone: (718) 261-4128; Fax: (718) 261-4408; The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In 1938, Republic rented one of his horses whom Ace had named Hi Yo Silver for a movie version of, Aces favorite horse was Olivia de Havillands mount in the 1938 classic, co-starred in all 82 movies made by Rogers between 1938 and 1952 and also appeared in all 100 TV episodes of , In the 1954-57 television series Annie Oakley, both horses used to play the role of Oakleys horse, Ace Hudkins died on April 8, 1973 in Los Angeles and was posthumously inducted into the. We have recently had a couple of people ask for advice on what to look for when buying a horse. If you remember this pair, I can be contacted at. I will definitely return. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Try and have a nice day. Hi Mr. Herron! Can send a picture if someone is interested. Icicidirect. There was an error deleting this problem. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected] THANKS, RICHARD , Hi Jr!.I have a photo of Junior Hudkins. Im a boxing writer/historian and am looking for any old photos of Ace in his prime. Contrary to his early life, he was a very calm and sweet man in the end. Greene chose a beautiful thoroughbred buckskin horse named Buck. See the movie This Appaloosa By Heather Smith Thomas Aug 2, 2022. My email is [email protected] Douglas. Try again later. It was a big sorrel stallion called "Steel" and was owned by Johnson's father-in-law, Clarence "Fat" Jones, who ran one of the most successful horse-renting stables in Hollywood. Local and General. Nobody was ever arrested for the stabbing death of the Bonanza horses stabled at Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. His stories coincide so accurately. Failed to delete memorial. series (I didn't see "Men From Shiloh" so I couldn't say if he The lake was only 4 deep and Ace hit the bottom and spent three weeks in the hospital recovering. I am Jerry Bowman, Curator of the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Wa. Del Combs also owned a horse named Little Buck who was an award winning stunt horse and Patsy Award winner. Grainger in the series) Mr. Drury's filming horse was named Joe D. Mr. 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 nicknames were The Wildcat and The Nebraska Wildcat. That didn't always turn out well!*Horselaugh*. I would also love to watch all the wonderful old Movies filmed on the Ranch. have been built in the desert. My dad was born in 1924 and is still living today in Thousand Oaks, CA at the age of 94. Bosco was in that particular episode too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. Both of these horses were owned by Del Combs. 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 Famous Mules and Burros too Lorne Greene Selected His Own Horse. WE LIVED THERE UP AT THE END OF THE ROAD AT THE FOOT OF MT. Had to put him to sleep in 1980. two Appaloosas in the series, one of which I believe he called "Jody" A Fury Scrapbook In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. All in all, thirteen paints were used to represent me in the series. I have most of their historybut not sure what Jones re-named them. 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. (remember the AJAX laundry detergent commercial), the white horse who carried the knight who zapped everyone clean was there. And just for the record, Ace Hudkins NEVER fought for the world lightweight championship. Ride Today, the equestrian community remains strong and committed to the protection of horses nationwide. Reviews Write Review There are no reviews yet for this company. It was located on Sherman Way, a short distance east of Lankershim Blvd. The following July 16th he was arrested for drunk driving and speeding near Fresno. Other stars that made an appearance were actors Ken Curtis "Festus" & Milburn My father, who passed away in 1963, once worked with a horse trainer who was working with the Army Remount Service on a ranch near Sanderson, Texas. See the movie had talked to Mr. Drury, and Mr. Drury had told him his horse's name was Would you believe that Lorne Green bought Buck and donated him to a therapeutic facility for challenged children! Numerous westerns for TV & Movies have been filmed in the area through the years.There was a stunt man show in 1968. THAT MUST HAVE BEEN THE SAME TIME YOU RODE AROUND THERE. I am now living in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Shane was riding the AJAX horse around the grounds, only dressed in western cowboy duds. Hudkins claimed that he and a friend, Ellen Dorsey, were standing at an intersection when Park and a companion, Edward B. Martin, approached and insulted the woman. Here is Aces obituary. The familiar sign which hung at the entrance to the stables. 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. Michael. The vet was able to save some of the victims but several of the injured animals had to be euthanized, including Tomahawk. (Fat) Jones was born September 21st 1892. like the one in the above picture Year should not be greater than current year. I am reading about Ace Hudkins and wanted to know where and how the author found out about Aces 1973 date of death. You accuse the writer of having his facts wrong and then go on yourself to state that Ace quit boxing after 1941, which is inaccurate. Famously, the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood rented horses for the Bonanza show. Since these two horses are still currently a Work in Progress. Once we got our cue, I urged Jim toward the wagon. This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. There were at least 4 horses from Fat Jones Stables used during the early years, and possibly as many as 12 horses as the series came to an end after 14 seasons (430 episodes). The horse had a unique face blaze and three white socks, and was ridden in the late 1940s and 1950s by Joel McCrea, Randolph Scott, Clark Gable, John Wayne, many others. Weve updated the security on the site. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. The Courts of Remembrance section, Elevation 3B, Wall Crypt 254, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65825360/clarence-young-jones. More about New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. My name is Cochise. Each of the horses was distinctly different so viewers watching in black-and-white could distinguish between them. Hi! Especially remarking on someone having crap knowledge on Aces history when you obviously dont have his history down very well yourself, as your Ace did lose the light weight world boxing match comment clearly illustrates. NOTE: If anyone who worked at the stables or knew Clarence Y "Fat" Jones please contact Horse Fame. We have several movie vehicles from Hudkins, 20th Century and Fat Jones. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I can't tell for certain, but it looks At any rate he was suspected of the cutting of the horses, I dont know if he was convicted. "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. It also states that his favorite was the horse that was Olivia DeHavillands mount in Robin Hood. Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent job! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We maintain the http://www.myfriendflicka.com web site, a Facebook page on the series, and Findagrave pages on Flicka (Wahana) and Lester Hilton. Horse Fame is a free non profit service for the public. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It was the first house on the street, he claimed. They include Hop Sing, Sheriff Roy Coffee, Will Cartwright, Doc Martin, Jamie, Griff, Clem, Sam the bartender, Betty Endicott, Bob Miles, Dusty Rhoades & of course, the horses (Buck, Sport, Chubb & Cochise). ). 'Fat Jones Stables' in North Hollywood provided the iconic Horses of "Bonanza". Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Mike Milstead. With that said, I sincerely hope youre having a good Christmas. 2015) Erika Wulff (m. 2017) Children 4 Signature Alexander Emerick Jones (born February 11, 1974) is an American far-right and alt . 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