Everyone comments about his voice, no one seems to mention that he was 70 years old here. That makes it even more impressive.

@paulacarson157

3 жыл бұрын

Great voice, it's amazing he's 70years he aged well

@TheLeonardsmiley24

3 жыл бұрын

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@SR-iy4gg

3 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought watching this is how young his voice sounded for his age. I knew he could sing. I saw him sing as a young man in movies, but hadn't heard him sing when he was older.

@TheFishdoctor1952

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if he dyed his hair for this performance? I'm 70 now and way more gray than black, lol.

@cherrymccall4806

2 жыл бұрын

@@SR-iy4gg , just as beautiful as when he was in his 20's and his looks had not changed that much. Matured as they say.

Possibly the best tv character ever created. He did such a good job as Festus.

@nicholasstiso8790

10 ай бұрын

Festus is Excellent ! I never knew that he was a great singer when I was a Kid watching Gunsmoke.

@user-lm8vi7nh3s

10 ай бұрын

In agreement 100%.

@YahnathanThompson-rv2hr

7 ай бұрын

​@@nicholasstiso8790 Yes. Pleasant surprise to learn that Festus had a good singing voice.

@user-hm9pn3yz4k

6 ай бұрын

Yes totally agree ☺️

@maryburdett5977

6 ай бұрын

I really like this series and miss the old western movies that I had grown up with. I was surprised when I first saw Festus sing on Gunsmoke. Then when I learned that he was a Son of The Pioneers singer, I remembered him in the Roy Roger's and John Wayne movies.

The world was a better place with Ken Curtis in it. There are none like him. Rest in peace Mr Curtis.

@77.88.

Жыл бұрын

Yes; back then we were a free country where everyone drew a decent pay check, Not just the rich and CEO's that live off the consumers and employees backs! We were at that time a CHRISTIAN NATION not the DEVILS domain???

@adambrant7476

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! All these good old shows Gunsmoke Andy Griffith Ma and Pa Kettle Green Acres Etc these were the good old days and the world's a better place for all of these good old time Comedians and actors and actresses I wish we could have some feel-good moments like this again on TV...

@vickiewhite8302

Жыл бұрын

100 percent agree

@donnatyner4674

Жыл бұрын

How true. TV was such a great family past time. Lots of today's TV is pure junk. So I watch the old westerns, Andy. griffin, etc and anything I can find with ken Curtis in the cast.

@janicesimmons6764

Жыл бұрын

@@donnatyner4674 I’m with you about not watching the programs that now are on.. I watch Insp all the time plus ID

His eyes are dancing as he is singing with his heart! That smile is real not acting. What an accomplished person he was.

@carolannmarcucci7640

Жыл бұрын

I agree I watch it 3 times a day

@janicesimmons6764

Жыл бұрын

@@carolannmarcucci7640 .. I also watch this several times daily. I love it. Takes me back to good times when my family members were still on earth. Especially my husband and daughter! I miss them so much. But I’will see them before long since I now am 83.

Festus is one of the greatest characters ever and Ken played him PERFECTLY.

@lisagonzalez3486

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he did!

@GathKingLeppbertI

3 жыл бұрын

PERFICKLY*

@alejandroesparza1438

3 жыл бұрын

No Book Learning, but I tell you something he would not get mad if you fart on him. Not like today, I don't like to get farted on.

@brushcountry6361

3 жыл бұрын

The Alamo, Captain Dickinson...

@jeanninemarsh1114

3 жыл бұрын

Wow he can sing beautiful

People seem to forget he was lead for the Sons of the Pioneers. Beautiful voice.

@thenomadichistorian9922

Жыл бұрын

well maybe some people did not know that fact

@rebelnightrider

Жыл бұрын

And foster brooks brother

@stephenlawrence9416

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget Bob Nolan

@roysnider3456

Жыл бұрын

He also replaced Frank Sinatra in the Tommy Dorsey band.

@brentcarr8365

Жыл бұрын

Ive been watching gunsmoke for years! I had no idea that ken was part of this! Unbelievable

I love Festus! He was age 70 here! What a voice! What a wonderful, generous, God fearing man! We will miss you Ken Curtis❤️Godspeed…..

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing..?

@blackpillfitness9136

Жыл бұрын

Wow he looked great at 70

@ZaneSchoen

6 ай бұрын

​@but by can 😢blackpillfitness91😅😮😢🎉36

Ken Curtis and Jim Nabors are 2 singing voices that their TV personas completely hide. Shocked every time I hear them sing

Festus has stolen my heart, I try never to miss Gunsmoke!! I watch everyday, he and Matt Dillon, since I’m retired now these are my best shows. Good moral shows with great actors!!! I love them💞 no foul language, a pure love story!! ❤️ it doesn’t get any better!!! Thank you Festus, Matt and Kitty!!! We must never forget Bananza and the Cartrights!!!!!!We need a lot more like these for adults and the children and take the trash off of TV!!!

@davidanderson1597

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.I'm addicted to Gunsmoke.

@brianfischer149

3 жыл бұрын

Love Gunsmoke ! Watched one today from the 9th Season. Makes it even more fun that my Great Uncle is in over 50 episodes.

@hebertlaban1263

3 жыл бұрын

I agree he's a great actor and now I know he's a great singer I love watching gunsmoke

@shirleyfisk6296

2 жыл бұрын

The characters were so distinctly developed that we Felt they were absolutely Real Life People. !! Great writers and directors helped that series Allot to be Great!!

@Zuhzuhbah1

2 жыл бұрын

Pluto TV has a channel just for gunsmoke. 24/7 every episode

I always loved Festus. Ken Curtis was great in John Wayne movies too. Such a talent.

@euvaldobatistadossantos2636

27 күн бұрын

I'am according to you.

You’d never know from the Festus character that Ken had legit skills like this. So versatile.

I miss him and the Sons of the Pioneers so much! Most of what passes for "country music" now isn't worth listening to! What a true talent and a fine gentleman! .

@janetalegnani5264

3 жыл бұрын

My dad sang a nd

@cherrymccall4806

2 жыл бұрын

Even blake Sheldon said similar on the voice about today's country music.

@juliapetersen3944

2 жыл бұрын

My Dad played them when I young. I miss hearing them sing.

@johnnyfreedom3437

2 жыл бұрын

I gave up on country music after the Willie and Waylon era, and can't forget Johnny Cash

@mitziruff188

2 жыл бұрын

My daddy Joe loved that band & Ken's voice

Anybody who can play Festus and sing like that is a GREAT Actor !!!!

@peterhumphrey399

5 жыл бұрын

He was lead singer for the Sons of the Pioneers from 1944 to 1958

@nashvilletennessee3194

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Humphrey the thing is not everybody knew that! I for one loved Gunsmoke when I was 9 and 10 years old and thought Ken Curtis was great as Festus! But I never heard him sing or knew that he did until many many years later here on KZread... And I was completely shocked! The one that really got me was the footage of him singing I'll take you home again Kathleen and a film dressed as a member of cavalry!

@stevemedley6921

5 жыл бұрын

He sung with the sons of the pioneers.

@howardford6991

5 жыл бұрын

Yep......I saw an interview an interview that he did with Bette Rogge a while back, and in real life he is NOTHING like Festus Hagen. Still hard for me to imagine that the Festus character that he played was all just a "put on"......just pretend! Do a youtube search for......Bette Rogge interviews "Gunsmoke" actors Ken Curtis and Buck Taylor.........to watch the interview.

@rhfadf

5 жыл бұрын

agree

I love it when people find out how good a singer he was.

@robyncopeland6567

4 жыл бұрын

violet2048 yes I shocked how he good he was

@lovelybutterfly32

3 жыл бұрын

I just found out and I'm amazed and awed!

@violet2048

3 жыл бұрын

@@lovelybutterfly32 When he sings ballads or cowboy campfire songs, they sound like a lullabye.

@lovelybutterfly32

3 жыл бұрын

@@violet2048 I can just imagine how enchanting it must sound. His voice is so calming.

@russwentz3957

3 жыл бұрын

@@violet2048 yes, very warm and yet hauntingly so.

What a great talent! He had the looks, the voice to be the lead in movies. He was a true professional. RIP

Just seeing this in 2022... I watch gunsmoke all the time. I love Festus & Doc's banter back & forth... Fantastic

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS AND I JUST FOUND OUT FESTUS COULD SING.

@kingskountry1246

2 жыл бұрын

In Rio Grande he was the lead singer of I'll Take You Home Kathleen and had such a beautiful, clear voice.

@stevengulley8950

2 жыл бұрын

check this out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z56rsriej9a9kZs.html

@robertagreendoner5355

2 жыл бұрын

He was a singer first

@dawnstanley1733

2 жыл бұрын

I just found that out too! I feel like a boob, lol. I should have know this.

@all4mj

2 жыл бұрын

One of the original episode he was in, before he was a main charater, he sits up in the jail with a friend going to be hung. The friend plays harmonica and he sings for real. It's so haunting.

What can I say? I love you Festus. Ken Curtis was such a great actor, singer and person. I still watch Gunsmoke. RIP old friend.

"The law's gonna creep up on you like ugly on a ape" - one of my favorite lines from Festus.

Ken Curtis was one of my all time favorite actors. His singing is awesome. Rest in peace my friend.

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hey how are you doing today..?

By far, the best "side kick" in the 20 years of gunsmoke

One of the most tender hearted characters of all time. He was truly a blessing to Gunsmoke fans.

I accidentally came across Ken singing tumbling tumbleweeds while I was trying to learn how to play the song on guitar…how lucky was I to discover this remarkable performance… rest in peace Ken Curtis.

I so love hearing Ken Curtis sing this oldie… takes me back to my years of youth…when friends and I played cowboys with play guns!! Those were great memories.. I am now 83 and the world has drastically changed… to me not for the better nor for our children 😥😥

@roymccloure7391

4 ай бұрын

I agree I am 80 and it seems like another world I am living in

@user-lm8vi7nh3s

3 ай бұрын

Amen. A sad world for young children😥😭

@taqresu5865

2 ай бұрын

I'm in my 20s, almost 30, and I can even tell how much has changed. I'm thankful that my parents and grandparents introduced me to the classics they grew up with. They got me into Gunsmoke, the Andy Griffin show, Wagon Trail, John Wayne and much more.

His voice has such a calming effect. At least for me anyway

@Kayr76

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I feel the same way.

@arlanstrong7751

3 жыл бұрын

Well, he Was in the Sons of the Pioneers!

@janefisherkirk1291

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@peterpieri8493

2 жыл бұрын

You get my vote on that

@marinefeinberg6700

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

this man had more talent in one boot than today's crop has in their Lair Jet

Im 62 yrs. old ,watched gunsmoke since i can remember, and never knew Ken could sing! RIP KEN.

@Kayr76

3 жыл бұрын

I also am 62 and only found a couple of years ago about his singing. I just couldn’t believe it. What a treat!!!

A friend and I accidentally ran into him when we were in high school. We were fifteen. He was not only very sweet to us, but was absolutely shocked that we knew who he was. Such a wonderful person. This was in downtown Colorado Springs, 1977 or 1978.

He was 70 years old when he sang this...excellent pipes for that age!

@828enigma6

4 жыл бұрын

Or any age.

@bobwayne911

4 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding??? 70 - wow - just think how wonderful when he was younger.

@kennychambers7294

4 жыл бұрын

bobwayne911 Just check out his days with the Sons of the Pioneers. Fantastic voice!

@ms.sonshine8878

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, he looks great.

@eddielane9569

4 жыл бұрын

He looked a lot younger for his age.

Here is another Country Singer and Western Move star that has a voice that touches your soul. But would never guess that, watching Gunsmoke.

@kathiewhitesell3603

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he is good singer

@charlottejamieson5623

3 жыл бұрын

@Clark WILLIAMS From her last husband.

He was one of the most under appreciated singers and actors EVER. VERY TALENTED.

Ken was in many shows and movies but Festus Hagan was the best. People who have watched gunsmoke didn't know he was an excellent singer . RIP Ken and Festus.

@dorothycoker8830

2 жыл бұрын

I did ❤️.

@ronaldscott5786

2 жыл бұрын

He played a character similar to Festus on an episode of Have Gun Will Travel. He also sung straight in that episode as well.

@kateosborne2381

2 жыл бұрын

I knew!

Part was thinking Doc would come around the corner and tell him to, "Stop With That Confounded Racket!!"

@wandaduckworth1357

3 жыл бұрын

Lol !

@bobpeckinpaugh2550

3 жыл бұрын

To which Festus would respond, "aww be quiet you old scudder you."

@karencox3626

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. THAT WOULD BE A FITTING PART.

He was in the group, Sons of the Pioneers. He married John Ford's daughter. loved Festus.

@GathKingLeppbertI

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know he was JF son in law

@GiasJulii

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to post the same thing about the Sons of the Pioneers, My mother still has my fathers originals of that band. They came in a box because the records were so thick then lol

@frankallen4019

3 жыл бұрын

Just a much better time when those Shows came out. Gunsmoke , Andy Griffith, I still watch them every day. Really not any True talent out there. I’m almost 80 years old and boy to go back in time just for a week to show this younger generation how things really were. Our little town had so many businesses. Coffee shops, Factories everywhere, our downtown area was always busy , people window shopping, kids selling pop bottles, penny candy. Sure is a sad time today. Most the time I’m 20 on the inside and in my mind but to start getting up moving around and wanting to do things it isn’t happening. Many people feel the same way. When we were kids, I felt like I had my whole life, seemed like I would be here forever and here I am. Nearly over. That’s all of our fate. Try to be ready, 🇺🇸👍🏻

@kristiwilkerson8947

3 жыл бұрын

Frank Allen: Thank you for your post. I know exactly what you mean. Dont forget the small pleasures that come your way everyday...sometimes it is just the small stuff that matters most. I enjoy Andy Griffith, Sons of the Pioneers from that time period too. Takes me back to such a simpler time....life in a slower lane

@GathKingLeppbertI

3 жыл бұрын

@David Erickson Thanks

A beautiful voice. And a fine actor, since he had everyone convinced that he sounded like Festus.

@lydialas8756

Жыл бұрын

@Hello Mark how are you doing

He had a truly remarkable voice!!

Who wouldn't like this??? Festus sings great...

@blazerrestaino86

5 жыл бұрын

I just love this man and his voice. He is a great person

@patriciahock9914

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@jimcoulter5877

4 жыл бұрын

We miss Festus, but not this junk on TV now. After the News, we turn the old Boob Tube off that is how bad TV has gotten rotten LOL.

@phyllisboyse2024

4 жыл бұрын

He was one of the early Sons of the Pioneers.

@marjoriebathurst8207

3 жыл бұрын

@Montana fishing Fun hh

Man he sound better than a lot of new so called country singers

@catherinethomas3558

2 жыл бұрын

Truer words never spoken better

@nancylynds8877

2 жыл бұрын

What a great surprise.he sounds so good.wish he was still here.and more songs he could sing.Sleep Well .Dear Man.Nancy Lynds.WellandOntCan.

@richarddismore5901

Жыл бұрын

So called "Country Singers is a good way to describe them. 99.9999999% would not make a pimple on Festus's Ass.

He had exceptional experiences !!! Was part of many well known and successful movies,and worked with legendary actors..He himself was a highly underrated talent...

@jeangodwin4591

2 жыл бұрын

I know that he was a very excetional person. The different typyes of people that he played!! And the voice!! Such a wonderful sinjger ❤️❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅

RIP, Ken. Your voice was amazing! To have a voice like that and be the actor that you were says volumes! Your eyes expressed the feeling that you had singing this song. Love ❤ you and miss you. We are watching you right now on MeTV. Gunsmoke is the best when you are on. Watch it every single day!!!!❤❤❤

@sharonboshart4986

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Gunsmoke is much better when Ken was on it!!! However, I watch whoever is on it!!! Fetus is my favorite!!

@TheMicloMachine

11 ай бұрын

Me too

He was actually a very handsome man😌

@ericmooore7925

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

@takearight.

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same.. I would have married him! Lol...loved his demeanor, not a bad bod either....and his voice! What a treat that was.. ( To Chynna Doll)

@chynnadoll3277

3 жыл бұрын

@@takearight. : 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

@takearight.

3 жыл бұрын

@@chynnadoll3277 😁

Festus was the Bestus !

@jdwisdom9433

5 жыл бұрын

Ya got that one right!!

He left a wonderful memory in my heart by his talent and testimony for the Lord!!! He also loved children!!! ❤️

@laurennewberry

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever meet him Patsy? I would've loved to have seen him in person.♥

I loved him. They dont make them like him anymore. A very humble man. ❤❤❤❤

@ericmooore7925

3 жыл бұрын

Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over ther

What a wonderful human being great person a gift from God

Like a western Gomer Pyle. One of the most loved characters in Gunsmoke.

@mikevallen999

4 жыл бұрын

An excellent comparison .

@marjoriebathurst8207

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikevallen999 ii

@marjoriebathurst8207

3 жыл бұрын

Knu.

@marjoriebathurst8207

3 жыл бұрын

Y

@stephenyoung790

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikevallen999 - i agree you mike reminds of archie bunkers wife who had a masters degree in english

Ken Curtis was a singing member of " The Sons of Pioneers" and this was their theme song. It was sung often by the Sons of Pioneers in old Roy Rogers movies. Roy Rogers was in the group and sang with them for years.. Roy actually sang lead on the songs....They were in most all of his movies. 🎶🌟🎶

@joannmcleod2439

2 жыл бұрын

Roy rodgers was also a member of the sons of the pioneers when ken Curtis was a member

@marksprague1280

11 ай бұрын

Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, and Tim Spencer were the original members of the Sons of the Pioneers.

I've heard a lot of our favorite old "cowboys" sing this song but I think our hero Festus did it best. Why can't we get talented stars like this any more?

@thenomadichistorian9922

Жыл бұрын

because nowadays it is more about looks than actual TALENT!!!

@dougcassidy55

8 ай бұрын

This is nov. 2023. I came across this video of Ken singing tumbleweed. Amazing singing voice. I loved him in Gunsmoke when I was younger and wish Gunsmoke was on TV. I have Shaw Satellite, they do not broadcast it. When we had TV Guide internet sixties and seventies, that's where we seen Google actors. Bygone era

WOW-Love him. What a talent. They don't make western's like they use too.

I DID Not KNOW THAT KEN CURTIS COULD SING LIKE THAT. IT WAS AWSOME

You know I could listen to him sing this song all day so beautiful and peaceful

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today?

This man was incredible with his range of talents that is so rare to find these days.

All I can say is AMAZING voice, We love Festus.

Had no idea he could sing like that! What a surprise. I really like him in Gunsmoke. Shame they don't make simple shows like that anymore.

@immadashill4877

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Kern watch the movie "Rio Grande" & you'll get inkling of his singing prowess.

@kittylogan9006

4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that Michael .

@pamelaweeks99

4 жыл бұрын

Gunsmoke💜💜💜

@pamh.5705

4 жыл бұрын

He sang in the "Irish Pub" scene in John Wayne's movie "The Quiet Man".

@WILTALK

4 жыл бұрын

@@pamh.5705 he also sang with a famous big band during the Big Band heyday.

Son’s of the pioneers is the best country music band’s forever including ken Curtis! Great job Festus..

@philhand5830

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't their music classified as western??? I like both kinds of music, country AND western!!!

Surprised me to run across this, He's a good singer

No friggin way! I watch gunsmoke every day !! I had no idea this guy is amazing. Go festis!

Go festus I didn’t know you were a singer you did a great job great voice too. I’m flabbergasted.

@joannmcleod2439

2 жыл бұрын

He was also a member of the group sons of the pioneers with Roy Rogers and they was in one of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara movies

@garydeansmith446

2 жыл бұрын

He took Frank Sinatra's place when he left the Tommy Dorsey Band. Later on he took Roy Roger's place when he left the Sons of the Pioneers.

@patriciakeith6755

2 жыл бұрын

@@joannmcleod2439 that movie was Rio Grande and Curtis was in the Regimental Singers. He was the main singer. I've known Curtis was a singer for years since my father loved the Sons of the Pioneers and I grew up on their music.

When someone writes a song about Tumbleweeds you know they have a passionate connection with the prairie life.

@lesliegailey4239

2 жыл бұрын

Sonuy me back when you're

Damn never would of guessed Festus could sing like this.

Ken Curtis was the featured speaker at the Future Farmers of America National Convention in KC in 1963.. We FFA kids loved Festus and Gunsmoke.. don't think anyone knew he could sing!

Oh I loved this guy! Never knew he was older than my dad. Beautiful voice,

Personally Chester was my favorite, but when he left you could not have picked a better character than Festus. His role was iconic on Gunsmoke. To Ken Curtis and the entire cast of Gunsmoke, thank you for all the years that you have entertained us and for all the memories that you have left us throughout the years, you will never be forgotten. May you all rest in peace in the presence of Almighty God in Jesus name ✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸

@johnheinrich6907

6 ай бұрын

And the fact that he was married to the director, John Ford’s daughter helped his acting career. But his singing career was greater than his acting career, he’d fill in, on a radio station at times when Frank Sinatra didn’t show up,

Ken , Sons off the Pioneers. Fantastic voice.

@bobfletcher346

4 жыл бұрын

🌹🌹🌹

@ericmooore7925

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

A true American icon!! Thank God for Ken Curtis!! I remember when Gun smoke was prime time tv.. The longest running Western ever..

@stevenrobinson1379

5 жыл бұрын

It's still on !It's on my tv!

@allisonrodgers5303

5 жыл бұрын

@@stevenrobinson1379 mine too! I love it!

@randygreen8916

5 жыл бұрын

I watch Gunsmoke evey weeknight, 3 episodes. Startimg at 10:00pm.

@John-ob7dh

4 жыл бұрын

When I started watching it from the very beginning it was called Gunlaw.

@mikekocyan9628

4 жыл бұрын

@@John-ob7dh love it hi

I meet him in Montgomery, Alabama at the fair grounds in back 1977. He had such beautiful blue eyes, I was 18 & just married but oh how I was blown away by him & my husband was laughing. Hey 70 now is alright in my book! Still makes my heart beat, keep healthy & living. ❤

WoW, who would have thought!! What GOD given talent!!!!!

Who knew that "Festus" had a beautiful voice...?

@andymetternich7453

6 жыл бұрын

Tony2581 yeah huh?

@robertmills8154

6 жыл бұрын

i did

@raybilverstone2066

5 жыл бұрын

Tony2581 not me a very talented person RIP Festus loved you on gun smoke really funny👍.

@turnaround1962

5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea. Awesome voice though.

@m.phillips4650

5 жыл бұрын

Never knew !!! "WOW" : ) what a great smooth singing voice ...really beautiful !

Ken Curtis was in many John Wayne movies and one of the original Sons of the Pioneers, which also appeared in those movies. He was also a great actor as well as a singer.

@bruiser

8 жыл бұрын

+terry haugen Ken was not an original member of The Sons Of The Pioneers. He was a latter day member, as was Pat Brady.

@TheShizue777

6 жыл бұрын

My favorite is Rio Grande where Ken is one of the Regimental Singers (Sons of the Pioneers) They serenade Maureen O'Hara (and John Wayne) with I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen. I have Xfinity here in San Rafael, California. Rio Grande is a free movie choice on Xfinity. And, you can bet that I've been watching it a lot. Harry Carey, Jr. and Ben Johnson are wonderful in it. Fantastic stunt riding with two horses apiece by each of them! Fantastic.

@robertmills8154

6 жыл бұрын

he was in the sons of the pioneers but not one of the originals. he joined them in the 50s

@Magnetron33

5 жыл бұрын

@@bruiser He was their lead singer from 49 to 52

@mr.b.5589

5 жыл бұрын

Was a big band singer before everything.

Wow., what a talent.

That's what you call a good actor. His Fester voice and his natural. So awesome at both 🎶🎼🎵

Ken Curtis was a Class Act. R.I.P. old fellow.

I remember seeing him in one of John Wayne's movies, he was one of the cavalry, and he sang in that. His voice is beautiful.

I didn'tknow he could sing wow what a beautiful voice

I never tire of hearing him sing this song. ❤

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing..?

What a fine singer!! Love Ken Curtis! What a character, what a voice!!

Proof of the saying 'a diamond in the rough'.Never judge a book by its cover! Wow..amazing voice.

@johnnykeeton6017

7 жыл бұрын

amazing voice

@helenweedon7716

7 жыл бұрын

It was only Festus who was rather rough. Ken was a very intelligent, well educated and multi-talented man who liked to dress well and be perfectly turned out. Amazing really when you consider his quite straightened circumstances as a youngster. He had a beautiful voice and Tumbling Tumbleweeds is probably my favourite.

Awesome song. 😊

Since Gunsmoke and Andy Griffith became part of TV Land, I’ve been captivated with both. It’s also further blossomed the beautiful relationship I have with my 70yo mom. Festus is played masterfully, and at 70 my friends, this man is showing us the full range of his talents! Thank you for all the memories Ken Curtis aka Festus. God rest his soul 🙏🏻

Still have a picture w/ Daddy & Festus! Didn't know he could sing! 💙

@steveparker7671

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bonnie

i loved. ken curtis as festus

I was a child when Festus appeared as the guest star at a rodeo we attended ... he sang Cool Water.

Awesome. For a 70 year old his voice was strong.

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you for sharing this. What a beautiful voice!

@ericmooore7925

3 жыл бұрын

Hello How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there's

@miltonwilson3302

2 жыл бұрын

People now dont realize that he was one of the original sons of the pioneers a long with Roy Rogers.

I met him in the early 70's in Sikeston, Mo. One of the most talented singers ever. Such a humble and nice man, too. Our whole family talked about that meeting for years

Dang me! This man Festus has a great and beautiful voice and I never knew it

What that..what n da world...I didn't know he could sing....what in...what am I seeing/hearing. Wow wonderful voice....you go Festus

Oh man! Ken Curtis! This is lovely! Such a gorgeous voice and such a great actor! RIP Festus.....I still love you after all these years! :')

@camd.4923

7 жыл бұрын

ME TOO...LOVE, RESPECT, GOD ALWAYS BE WITH HIM!!!!!

@TheShizue777

7 жыл бұрын

See YT clip: Ken Curtis sing "Noah's Dove" Ken's beautiful voice shines again.

@mikedavidson574

7 жыл бұрын

dtrix10kc my hero,want this song at my funeral

@lesleyrorrer2618

7 жыл бұрын

tribes of affraica

@andymetternich7453

6 жыл бұрын

dtrix10kc him and his Mule...👍👍

KEN CURTIS IS A VERY GOOD SINGER HE WAS WITH THE SONS OF THE PIONREERS AND A STAR IN HIS OWN PICTURES

@lydialas8756

Жыл бұрын

@Hello Harold how are you doing

Way to go Festus,u are remembered by thousands from yrs ago

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

“Sons of the Pioneers” great. One of the originals.

I am in shock! Boy "Festus" has a real set of pipes!

Ken Curtis is also a wonderful Comedian.

@John-ob7dh

4 жыл бұрын

He was great in the searchers .No kicking ,biting ,or scratching .lol

I really miss festus and Dr. i loved their joking around each other . I miss the whole team, they'll be greatly missed

@honestarthur000

Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing today?

I absolutely love his singing…..when watching “Gunsmoke” you would never believe “Festus” would sing this beautiful…..LOVE THE SINGING!!!

MULTI-TALENTED MAN!!!!!!!! DAMN !!!! HE'S GREAT!!!!!

If No One Remembers Or Knows That Ken Curtis Started Out As A Singer With The Sons Of The Pioneers Before He Became An Actor Back In The Early 50S. He Was One Of The Lead Singers In A John Wayne Westerns With The Sons Of The Pioneers.

What a wonderful version of this song by Ken Curtis he has a beautiful voice he certainly was a great singer and actor and bought us great joy may he rest in peace I'll never forget him!!🎸🤠🐎🌹

@Joe-vy6mt

Жыл бұрын

Ken Curtis! Who would have believed the man who played Festus Hagen on Gunsmoke would have such a beautiful voice. His Festus character brightened every episode of Gunsmoke and made them more enjoyable. I am a fan of Gunsmoke and Festus and watch it as often as I can. Even though they are all reruns, I watch my favorite actors and enjoy it more with Festus. Ken Curtis, you are missed along with Matt, Kitty and Doc!

A man of many talents!You don’t loose your gifts,no matter how old you are.

@mrfrogg46able

8 ай бұрын

Lose

I start every morning with my Festus Playlist: (1) Tumbling Tumbleweeds, (2) Don't Fence Me In (duet with German star Freddy Quinn), and (3) Noah's Dove (a clip from Have Gun Will Travel). This man had the voice of an angel.

@susanmckown3054

7 жыл бұрын

Susie. Susie. ,,u r so great.the best with mat. Dillon. and. Ruth. ha ha! i would love. to hug. u.my friend.

@williamlegall2988

2 жыл бұрын

We end every day with the first two, not "news" broadcasts!

@marksprague1280

11 ай бұрын

Little brother and I saw him sing on Have Gun, will Travel when it first aired. My mother laughed at the stunned expressions on our faces, because she already knew who he was from his days with Tommy Dorsey.