Gene Autry was a true American cultural treasure. I was born in 1942 and have too many memories of him to mention. Thank you for this document of his extraordinary life. You are an American treasure yourself, Jerry. You are rightfully appreciated by so many. Thank you so much for the important work you do.

The love that he gave throughout his life is really heartwarming. He was a wonderful man and a great musician. Only if there were more people with a heart like his, this would be a better world. I have loved his music all of my life. I'm 82 years old and we always had good music in our house. Every weekend a group of people would meet at our house and sing and play there instruments. And us kids would dance . We were poor but in my mind we had the a lot of fun. More children need country music in their lives. Life would be better for them. Thank you Gene.

I am 85 years old and I remember Gene Autry since I was a little boy, in 1940 he was my boyhood idol, I bought a toy Gene Autry cap pistol, and I loved his movies, my Favorite movie was "South of the Border'.

@boniw698

2 жыл бұрын

I have the toy cap pistol my dad gave me that was his. Pearl handles on it. And I’m 71. 💕💝🥰

@shirleythompson6457

2 жыл бұрын

What a generous man Gene Autry was and always remembered his friends and took care of many of them down thru the years. I still enjoy hearing his recordings of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and all the other holiday songs he made popular. He could well be called the King of the Cowboys with all his generosity. I enjoyed his movies as a young farm girl. Was amazed to learn he had five stars on the Hollywood walk of farm. RIP GENE AUTRY.

@daleslover2771

Жыл бұрын

Haaaaaaa Iam 66 I had the cowboy hat, gun belt with 2 pearl Handel chrome cap guns, thanks for bringing that back up, out of memory lane.

Jerry I am 72 and Gene was one of my childhood favorites. Good man our Gene

What an impressive, accomplished, go getter busy man he was, wow! So many generations still adore his Christmas songs and probably will forever. What a life he had. Thanks Jerry!

@jkrichardson5304

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 35 and I won’t have a Christmas without Genes Christmas songs. Number 1 in my book but there are close seconds.

Mr. Jerry Skinner this is your BEST BIOGRAPHY EVER in my opinion. After listening to Gene's life story I relized that he was a very good man, and I liked him even more. I saw his shows as a little boy.

@1linkbelt

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, this is the best biography to date.

@musiclover-tf6fu

5 жыл бұрын

*One of his best ....... Is what I'd be inclined to say! 🍻🍸🍾🍻*

@GottliebGoltz

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto.!

@lostintime8651

5 жыл бұрын

True. But next time please clean the windshield. lol

@carvinlambert6899

5 жыл бұрын

lostintime86 lololololol

A true American Patriot. I remember him. I'm 61 MLS 💖🍀 ✝️

My Dad (RIP), favorite 'Singin' Cowboy! Thank you for this one Jerry!

I used to watch the Gene Autry westerns on Saturday morning with my brother and sister. Sweet memories. Thank you, Jerry.

@robinconkel-hannan6629

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was Gene one Saturday and Roy the next.. Loved them both.. They were both good role models..

@susanreynolds5624

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Roy and Trigger were a fav as well. Happy trails to you.

@robinconkel-hannan6629

5 жыл бұрын

@@susanreynolds5624 and to you

Wonderful job on this one... Gene and Roy were my childhood heroes...

Thank you for another wonderful biography of just an ol’ cowboy we all loved. They sure don’t make ‘em like that any more.

True American Success story. I’ll bet he didn’t hate his country, or badmouth his President. He helped many people in need not insisting that other people (or the Gov) do it.

I will always remember when I was 12 years old and Daddy took me to the old Ashton Theater on apple street in New Orléans. This was a first time Daddy had been to a real movie show which was a western video starring. Gene Autry. My daddy was so excited and talked about Gene Autry all the way. Home. I will always remember this outing that we both went and seen the shows together. Now, after my age now, at eighty years old, I will remember this until the good Lord calls me up to walk the Highways in heaven. I know Daddy is looking down and waiting for me to catch up and talk about our experience that wonderful day!

@johnbockelie3899

4 жыл бұрын

The Annie Oakley show in the 50" s was a flying A.production.

Jerry, I agree with others that this may be your best biography ever. Thank you. I learned so much about Mr Gene Autry from this video. What a good and decent man! And, unlike Roy Rogers and John Wayne, when duty called he put country ahead of career. God bless him.

@ThreeCatsInTheWindow

5 жыл бұрын

Dennis Mays yes. now I understand why my mother, father, and like aged relatives, all people of WWII era, always favored Gene over Roy. makes sense now. Autry was an amazing man.

@dennisgmays62

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThreeCatsInTheWindow Yes! You are absolutely right! Roy was more popular with the younger folks who didn't know or think about such things.

you hit this one out of the ballpark Jerry. what a treat. well done, and historically accurate and wonderful, thank you, Sir. God Bless Gene, RIP.

Thank you Jerry for your awesome and insideful presentation of Gene Autry. Greatly appreciated.

@franciskeefe3014

5 жыл бұрын

Ivan Novotny

@FrancescoAlcozer

4 жыл бұрын

Remember that Gene Autry was also one of the reference points of the great guitarist Duane Eddy. Greetings. kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5tsxdV-mMa0fc4.html *ROADHOUSE BOOGIE* Guitar cover by *Duane Eddy*

How can anyone not Love Gene Autry. Rest In Peace Gene! You are Greatly Missed!

@nealro1471

4 жыл бұрын

@Sunshine Baker That was his personal life. Different time. He did alot of Good. Let he who is without sin csst the first stone.

@nealro1471

4 жыл бұрын

@Sunshine Baker He made Great music,served his country,made good movies that entertained kids and grow ups. Plus alot more. Im talking about is entertaining career. His personal life was between him and his wife. Yes,he had a drinking problem but so does million of other people in the world. Thats between him his wife and God! Why is his sin worst than yours? We all have sinned and have falling short of the glory of God. To God sin is sin. God will be the judge of Gene Autry. And I for one believe God forgave Gene for his weaknesses. Hes alot better than these so called movie stars and musicians today ,who could care less about right or wrong. I'll take A Gene Autry anyday over the garbage today.

Wonderful video...I was big fan of Gene Autry as a child. Every Saturday would watch his westerns. Had cap pistols to play with while watching.

@fredhonest8247

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Charlotte

Thanks for this I grew up on Gene Autry movies Smiley Burnett Pat Buttrum . Back in 1956 in Rome Georgia they had a TV station put on a live show from the autotorium Smiley Burnett was there . The first movie star I ever saw in person . All the stars you had in this did appearances on shows to raise money for the kids that had celbral palsy

Wow Jerry you outdid yourself on this one! I LoVed Gene Autry and still do.. thank you Jerry❤️👍🏻

Great look at the life of one of my childhood idols. Loved all the westerns back then. Now, I'm watching a lot of old westerns on local 'sub-channels', which carry 'GRIT', a channel which shows mostly old western series & films. Thanks for the look.

Thank you for this wonderful video. I remember a lot of Saturday mornings sitting in front of the tv watching his show, which was usually followed by one of his movies. I think I have seen them all! For some reason this one seemed to reach out to me, and brought me to tears. He and his wife were caring, compassionate people. They don't seem to make many like them anymore.

@fredhonest8247

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nora

Gene was my childhood hero. He still is. He wrote a song called "You're the only Star, in my blue heaven". I met a pretty lady who was a country singer and a big Gene Autry and western fan like me. I sang that song to her. She liked it so much we got married.

@johnbockelie3899

4 жыл бұрын

How Gene Autry saved a town . Toy cap guns!!. ( lets see that happen now days.)

@johnbockelie3899

4 жыл бұрын

I always liked Gene Autrys version of Rudolph.

I loved Gene as a child. Thank you for this history.

@fredhonest8247

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Karen

Well, another magnificent video from Jerry. Gramps should have seen this since he was an avid fan of Mr. Autry.

Jerry what can l say man you are.....(THE BEST)...Thanks for all the work you do..Gene Autry was a good man....Every Saturday morning growing up l watched Gene Autry westerns on our RCA TV......A long time ago in Kentucky....Thanks again...!

@tablature6121

5 жыл бұрын

Same here, Steve -- The Roy Rogers/Gene Autry Theater. They were fairly "old" movies at the time, so I always wondered what Gene looked like at the time I watched them. Got my chance to see him "live" when the announcers for the Saturday afternoon baseball game, Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese, said they were going to have him "in the booth" for an interview, shortly after he had acquired the Angels. Imagine my disappointment when the picture went all snowy right before Gene came on. A problem in transmission, I suspect, 'cuz I could hear them, just no picture. Finally, it did clear up, right at the end of the interview, and I just caught a glimpse of Gene -- looking somewhat older and greyer than in the old movies -- but I was still one disappointed little cowpoke. LOL Gene and Roy, both, were always heroes of mine and still are.

@steveshoemaker6347

5 жыл бұрын

@@tablature6121 Mom and dad took me to the theater here in our home town in the early 1950's to watch Gene/Roy......In 1958 we got a TV set W0W was it a big deal....l am in my late 70's now....Thanks Tab...!

Jerry... This was an absolutely fabulous Bio on Gene Autry..... Your best bio ever. I grew up in the 50's so I watched the Autry television series all the time. You taught me so much more about Gene Autry then I ever knew. Thanks Jerry, keep up the great Bio's! 👍👌😊

Great work as always! As a youngster (18 years old) I love learning about all these American legends who’s music I enjoy on the daily. Thank you so much for you’re contributions Mr.Skinner!!

I can still hear his voice watching him on tv when I was a small boy. Him and Roy were my cowboy heroes.

One of our favorite ❤ Actors. I grew up watching his movies and TV shows. I still have my records and my family loved listening to him ❤. It's so sad right now we lost our Son to Cancer 2 days ago Gene was his favorite cowboys. Thank you again Mr Skinner for another wonderful program.

I grew up in rural Idaho. Too remote to pick up TV so we listened to Gene Autry on the radio in the evenings. When we went to town I would go to the Gene Autry matinee for 10 cents and another 15 cents for soda pop and pop corn LOL. Finally we got a TV about 1962 and I got to see the Gene Autry show. See ya down the trail Gene...

Thank you Jerry. Gene was my employer in Palm Springs at his Hotel. A better boss, I never had. Thanks again for this bio.

I enjoyed the documenry about Gene Autry's life. It was awesome. He did a lot. He was very generous. He loved helping family, friends & people he didn't know. He was a beautiful person.

At the age of 14, I made my way to downtown Houston, Texas, where Gene Autry was the star of the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo. I wanted to see my cowboy hero ride in the Fat Stock Show & Rodeo Parade & got a good vantage point at the corner of Main St. & Texas Ave. in front of the Rice Hotel. I was really close to his horse as he rode by & watched Gene fall off his horse landing hard on the street. Broke my heart to learn he had a drinking problem, because I saw the same thing at home as a little boy. But it didn't dim my enjoyment of his movies & radio show. He is still my hero. What a great time to have lived. From cowboy movies to the moon landing & back. Next thing you know we'll have a computer in our hand...oh, wait; we already do! Thank you posting. I have told many friends about your neat videos. Once again, thank you ~ from Texas

@JerrySkinner1943

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard my friend. Jerry

My Okie dad sure did like this guy and boy, we kids did too. Grew up on all those neat songs. Thanks Jerry. 🌹

@fredhonest8247

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Linda

AS GENE WOULD SAY BLESS HIS HEART, RIP MY COWBOY HERO !

@duelz3885

3 жыл бұрын

😇

I live in Kenton. Gene is a local hero.

Once again Jerry.......brilliant presentation on one of my schoolboy heroes. I'd still listen if you just read the telephone directory of New York; here in the UK we just don't have voices like yours!

Enjoyed the old photos & Ina / Gene love story. Excellent as usual.

My Mom carried his picture in her wallet. She would say ( love ❤️ Mr. Autry ). That was her favorite actor and singer. I would watch him to he was a great person and actor and singer. 🙏🙌💯. R.I.P. Mr Gene Autry. You still have fans 🙏🙌💯🥰

Once again a bullseye for Mr.Skinner ..I grew up in the 50s and remember Gene from our very first TV set in 54 .. Sadly as I watch this I can't help but wonder where did America go

@JerrySkinner1943

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. Jerry

@markhoward8301

5 жыл бұрын

@@JerrySkinner1943 👌

@markhoward8301

5 жыл бұрын

@@JerrySkinner1943 Mr.Skinner what about Johnny Mack Brown from Alabama... Dothan I believe

@jamesbenson7847

4 жыл бұрын

@@JerrySkinner1943 Thank you,Mr. Skinner,for your down-to-earth portrayal of a true American hero.

@sourkraut6248

4 жыл бұрын

We must be about the same age. Where did America go? It seems to have forgotten it's way.

11:04 pm 8-11-19 Dallas Tx time . So sad ! About all the good guy's ( and ladies ) passing away , they can never be replaced . Myself one of the baby boomer's 1943 good time to be a kid ! Always enjoy your videos ! You have the Right voice ! Goodnight god bless ! Doug in Dallas Tx.

I really enjoyed this! Thanks so much for making it. I grew up in the shadow of Anaheim Stadium and rooted for Gene’s California Angels my whole life. It was very sad that Gene didn’t live to see them win the World Series, which they finally did the year after his death.

I’m 87 yrs old and Im a fan from a little girl I still love Gene I watch him on tv all the time. Bless you Gene

@JerrySkinner1943

3 ай бұрын

Me to Margaret. Jerry

At the height of a blooming career the man took pause and risked everything to serve his country. Others have done it but how many would in today's "Me First" America?Sorry folks but credit for more than professional achievement is due.

@kennethedenfield6259

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry

@kennethking6365

4 жыл бұрын

So cool a real cow boy

@fifty9forty3

4 жыл бұрын

A genuine American cowboy who put his loyalty to country first. It will be a very long while before this country ever sees the likes of that generation again.

@teamiro5491

4 жыл бұрын

elvis

@sigmakodiak1701

4 жыл бұрын

Same with Jimmy Stewart. Respect them both so much. Gen Z here! We aren't all Snowflakes.

Thank you Sir Jerry as at 94 I reminisce about the many Autry movies and TV shows I watched over the years. This was what I needed to complete the Gene Autry shows. Thank you so much John "Thee Ole Prospector"

@JerrySkinner1943

Жыл бұрын

John i have my gold pan and i"m ready to go. Jerry

Thank you. Gene evidently was a kind, compassionate, and generous man. Great video.

Thank you for this. Mr. Autrey remains my singing cowboy hero.

@duelz3885

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

Thank you again Jerry, this one is one of your best. I grew up with Gene Autry on TV and the movies. He was a favorite cowboy of mine. I even had one of his guns as a kid. I wish I still had it, I was the envy of the neighborhood with that pistol. All the kids in my neighborhood loved him. Thanks again for the beautiful memories Jerry, you are one of a kind with these documentaries, I could listen to your voice all day long. God bless and please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase🤠

@JerrySkinner1943

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jill and Augie. Jerry

I Grew up on a Farm in Kansas during the '40-50's and used to listen to Gene on the Radio every Saturday I believe. He always played "I love those dear hearts & gentle people who live & love in my home town" during the radio show & another I regret I can't recall.

Gene, was blessed because he helped so many ppl when times were tough, he was a giver,he knew what it was to be with out! Loved him and his movies, music,I even had on of his cap gun as a child. A very blessed man .I hope he knew Jesus Christ 🙏🙏.

Gene and Roy were my reason to get involved with horses as a kid !

I remember Gene Autry, I was watching his movies when I was about four years old, I wanted to go to school so bad but I was to young. Watching him sing made me forget how unhappy I was, I just loved him and wished he was a friend that was there for me. I am glad to know he lived a long and happy life, and how kind he was to the people he knew, he never disappointed his memory of the man he was. Thank you again Jerry Skinner for the life of this wonderful man❤️

@RedMichaud

3 жыл бұрын

laduke has

So good to hear your voice again... I've been gone for longer than I thought.

I had the chance meeting of Gene at Boaz, Alabama in 81 or 82. A man in a wheel chair, being pushed along by I believe his niece or grandaughter. I wouldn't have noticed so much if he hadn't been staring at my belt so hard, so I spoke to him and as I was looking at him I recognized him! I looked at the young lady that was standing behind him, and she knew I recognized him and said," We are here visiting his fan club", I think I mumbled, I didn't know there was one here, I'm from out of town and only came to shop at the outlets, but I will come back and look for it. Then they were gone and my mother ask me" Who was that you were talking to? He looks familiar. I laughed and said, "My biggest hero" Gene Autry! My mother nearly had a fit and started looking for them again, but we had lost sight of them in the crowd. I had Levi jeans, Tony lama boots, and a Champion trophy buckle on that day, that's what caught Mr Autrys' attention, he knew I was a real horsewoman. I treasure that memory as I treasured the man! Much love for what he gave us and his family! Thank you Jerry!

Another awesome video. Mr. Skinner they should award you a star on the walk of fame.

Wow........I'm from the 60s and 70s rock music genre. Autry sure had much more long lasting success than most artists I know. And what's really great is he can be considered true red, white, blue honest working American pie.👍👍👍

Mr. Skinner .......I thoroughly enjoy your documentaries.......... well done

Well researched and most interesting! Excellent commentary - thanks Jerry.

Saw Gene and Champion Jr in Pittsburgh when I was little. Thanks for the memories❤

Thank you Jerry, I am always glad you can find another celebrity to feature! You do a very excellent job!

Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and the lone Ranger were my Hero's in the 1950's and still are today!! So sad that the kids today will never understand the Hero's we had back then. The hero's were for truth, justice and the American way and will never be duplicated for years to come util the American people wake up and demand that we support our America and American Hero"s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@SpiritSeeker66

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Hopalong Cassidy and Cisco and Pancho👍

Always loved gene autry he sang those Christmas songs among others he had a good voice he sang that silver haired daddy of mine it always made me cry Bless him

I`m back in the Saddle Again. Thank you for this wonderful documentary. I grew up watching Gene and also Roy Rogers. Back when America was great. Sincerely,Kent Miller

Gene Autry...known as the singing cowboy..was a legendary, a western action hero of Hollywood cinema

Yes, really enjoyed your research and learned a lot too. Was a little young, just caught the tail end of Gene Autry's reign, remember the songs but missed the earlier ones. Thanks for updating me, I really appreciate learning more about Gene Autry and his life and music. Blessings, Jerry....!!

Gene Autry was part of my youth, Thank you so much! Your work brings so much happiness!

As an Okie all I can say is THANK YOU so much for this superb presentation !!!

Very interesting. I get the feeling that his wife kept some of his less desirable habits in check. He seems to have been a good guy that looked after his friends. Good video.

I played Back in the Saddle Again on an old record player until the words were hard to understand. I love that song. I didn't get to see Gene Autry until I went to a movie at 14. I wasn't too old to love Gene Autry as my favorite star. Rags to riches but he shared much of his time and wealth to those who needed it.

Gene is my cousin..thank you for this!

@DavidHarris-qn7em

5 жыл бұрын

@Poison Ivy he wore a scarf to keep up the cowboy image

@DavidHarris-qn7em

5 жыл бұрын

Thats what Granny said why he always wore a neck kerchief

@FRLN500

4 жыл бұрын

@Poison Ivy with poison pen comments.

@FrancescoAlcozer

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on this good news. Unforgettable Gene Autry. kzread.info/dash/bejne/npiItrirlrOZmbw.html *FIREBALL MAIL* Country-Rock Guitar in the style of *Duane Eddy*

@wendybr549

4 жыл бұрын

What happen to Jackie after Gene passed away

I really enjoyed this as I loved the singing cowboy when I was a kid and playing cowboys with my Gene Autry pistol! I watched him on Saturday afternoon and any other chance I got. I am a 73 yr old lady.

Thanks very much for your excellent story on Gene Autry it run so smoothly and tirelessly. I met Gene Autry as child of around 10 years old outside the London TV studios Lime Grove when I was a child and he greeted us all with a big smile and talked to us children and gave us a signed picture, I've been a fan since then.

Roy and Gene were my favorites when I was a kid I miss those days.

Thank you. You brought back many wonderful and joyful childhood memories. Too bad we don't have actors and actresses today with Gene's loving dedication to family, friends, colleagues and to those who needed help. A wonderful man and he is surely missed.

I saw Gene twice, met Pat in a café in Asheville, NC years ago. My favorite cowboy, He sang beautifully. "When Day is Done" hard to find. South of the Border album. I have it. Thanks Jerry!

Another really great story, it brought back many childhood memories when I played cowboys and Indians with the kids next door who were lucky enough to have a Gene Autry toy cap guns.Thank you.

Beautiful history Jerry. No country will survive without protecting its heritage!

Thank you for your great efforts in producing this insightful documentary. I grew up watching and listening to all Gene Autrey’s shows. It’s a gift to see your presentation.

What a wonderful documentary of a man I loved since I was 6 years old. I never new the full story about Gene Autry before now. Because of this great information brought forth by Jerry Skinner, who I cannot express my gratitude enough, I now know the full story of a Great Man. Bless you Mr. Skinner

Thank You again Mr. Skinner for educating your younger fans. Your documentaries just keep getting better and better.

I remember Gene from my childhood. Although I was very young! He was a great singer.

Wonderful as always Jerry. As a kid growing up during Gene's lifetime this brings back such wonderful memories Thank You so much Jerry.

@fredhonest8247

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Carolyn

Fantastic Jerry.

I was born in 1950 and to this day remember very well watching the Gene Autrey show,I've said this before on this great internet thank all who keep us going memory lane 👊👋✌🤗thank you,signed Veteran 1970

WOWEEE ! 🎉 An outstanding biography you've put together. Thank you 1000 times. Irreplaceable.... ❤

I like the narrator's voice. Pleasant, down-to-earth--kind of draws you in to his narration.

Love these bios Mr Skinner! Gene Autrey was a bit before my time. But I remember when Gene owned the California Angels MLB team, what a great gentleman!

I love this video😍. My favorite Christmas album was Gene Autry's Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and I still have the my original album...with my 3rd grade handwriting on the cover! Thank you so much for the excellent research and attention to detail along with the back story of so many star biographies.

Always a pleasure to watch one of your productions Mr. Skinner. Thank you for bringing interesting, informative, real life stories of actual people and events to the fore front.

It is hard to find a man today with as much money and Talent as Gene Autry had ,who also show the Integrity that this man absolutely had.Jerry I found this to be a great presentation .Thank you so much for it.

Jerry I totally enjoy every one of the biographies you do they are just amazing.

Great video jerry I love to see all the old stars stories and you do a great job telling them I look forwards to lots more stories from you hi from the uk

@JerrySkinner1943

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy. Jerry

Thanks for another great video, told by the BEST narrator of all time. Love your channel.

All of your videos are great. Simple and to the point. And your voice is so relaxing. You sir would have made a great radio personality.

Always enjoy your videos

7 years old in 1952 when my dad took us to a rodeo at Madison square garden. What a surprise to me when gene and champion rode out. Even got a high 5 from as he rode the perimeter. Unforgettable!

Thank you so much, Gene was my favorite cowboy. I did not know all this about him

JERRY IM SURE IM ONE OF MANY WHO WANT TO THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME OF MY CHILDHOOD WATCHING GENE WHO GAVE SO MUCH JOY TO MILLIONS ALSO IT WAS NICE TO HEAR WHAT A KIND PERSON HE WAS TO THOSE HE WORKED WITH. LOVELY MEMORYS.

Thanks for posting!! What a man....they don't make them like him anymore.