Rodgers Rangers

[George F.]

Does anybody out there remember the TV show about Rodgers Rangers back in the 60's? I don't remember any of the actors names, but, I'm sure that one of the major actors also played with Fess Parker in the Disney series Davy Crocket. ...Geo.

 

[jimmytheshank]

Yup. I saw a couple of episodes not too long ago. It was Buddy Ebsen who played a sergeant in the Rangers I believe.

 

[George F.]

Yes, Yes! That's the show. I can't believe I couldn't remember that it was Buddy Ebsen.

 

[wolffeone]

"Northwest Passage", starred Keith Larson, I think that was his name.

 

[Claude Mathis]

"Northwest Passage", starred Keith Larson, I think that was his name.

The intro is on our Western Themes page.

 

[George F.]

I think the movie "Northwest Passage" starred Spencer Tracy, Robert Young, and Walter Brennen, among a few of the cast. ...Geo.

 

[George F.]

I do believe the TV series with Buddy Ebsen starred Keith Larson like you stated. ..Sorry my other post was meant for Claude after listening to the music stuff,Which I don't remember from either. ...Geo.

 

[Lostrifle]

Buddy Ebsen played Hunk Mariner in the series, the part played by Walter Brennan in the movie. Seen the movie several times; watched the tv show every saturday morning, when I was a young'un.

 

[user 922]

I bought a DVD on Amazon with three episodes of the TV series. I thought I was buying the movie.

It's pretty laughable by today's standards. I re-played a lot of scenes after saying "Now, wait a minute"......

 

[jimmytheshank]

Too bad the movie itself aint available. Been dying to see the movie again.

 

[mikee51848]

Too bad the movie itself aint available. Been dying to see the movie again.

How bad do you want it?

http://www.vicpine.co.uk/Northwest-Passage.htm

 

[Golfswithwolves]

The movie was said to be very expensive to make because of the beautiful scenery photography. Fun to watch too! I have a slight disagreement with the Rangers' outfits though as they make the guys look like elves.