We definitely don't have any Steven McQueen's in Hollywood today. He was truly a gifted actor. I love his movies!

Steve McQueen always looked completely at ease with tools of any trade, be it a car, a firearm, a horse, a wrench, or even a hat.

IF YOU LOOK AT STEVE MCQUEEN'S FILMS YOU REALLY SEE HOW UNIQUE HE WAS. WHEN HE DIED HE LEFT A HUGE VOID AS AN ACTOR. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM. R.I.P. MR. McQUEEN.

No doubt about it, Steve McQueen was the image of Cool everywhere he went and in everything he did and it makes stories about him so intriguing. Coupled with his superstardom, the stories about him take on a larger than life persona all their own. The motorcycle story has some really good irony/coolness ever and that's why we will always love Steve McQueen. So sad we lost him way too soon.

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

New story about Steve on tomorrow's AWOW, Wayne. Did you know who gave him his first ride in a race car? Find out tomorrow! Happy New year.

The Westerner was and is a top TV series.

I frew up in the Antelope Valley desert (outside of L.A.) where Steve was known to ride his motorcycle quite often. I dashed into the grocery store one night but stopped in my tracks just outside the door, was the most awesome motorcycle ever...covered with mud. I stopped to admired it then went in. and noticed a quiet man looking for orange juice, and he had truly amazing blue eyes. In AV we are used to movie stars, production companies, everyone has been an extra etc etc, and I felt like a 'tourist' or 'civilia' in that I had a very hard time not staring into those blue eyes. By this time I knew he was Steve McQueen and the bike out front was his. had an overflowing cart of groceries, and he had a carton of orange juice...I let him go ahead of me at the check out. What a silly claim to fame, but I love telling the story of meeting Steve McQueen at Alpha Beta. He was hard to miss, and I"m glad he was not swampted by fans, but we were respectful and he was too. Nice man, and what an actor!!

@TWayneD1020

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful !!

Really great.... Steve McQueen was Steve McCool... No two ways about it. What a cowboy.

@AWordonWesterns

6 жыл бұрын

Steve McCool. I love that!

I always loved Wanted dead or alive. Still holding up! And I still watch it every Saturday.

I must be one of the few who loved his Tom Horn movie. I know he was ill and under pressure but there's something wonderfully atmospheric and redolent of the Old West in there + the wonderful Slim Pickens!

So many stories about Steve McQueen and most are unfavorable. It is nice to hear some good things about him. Thank you, Rob.

Steve mcqueen always seemed to do things his own way making him an iconic actor

I loved the way Steve stole every shot from Yul Brynner in the 7..also with Paul Newman in the Tower.the Camera Loved Him.

All great stories involve Steve McQueen!!! May not have been the greatest actor, but definitely the coolest!!!

Just one of the many things I like about this series is bringing up shows like The Westerner and Black Saddle that I've never heard of.

@AWordonWesterns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. Good stuff. You've got some catchin' up to do! Michael McGreevey's father created "Black Saddle," which he discusses in our interview with him.

Growing up in Southern California it was not uncommon to see actors in various venues, Ram Football games, Dodger Games etc. Toured the Warner Bros lot one day with fellow who knew a lady that worked for the studio. Always enjoyed Steve McQueen in almost everything he did. Was sad to hear that he died in Mexico alone while seeking treatment for a tumor.

That Steve McQueen was a good looking guy. Enjoyed watching dead n alive m dream about him. Now realize I was just a kid then haha. Just love ur interviews n u r so informative, u know ur stuff I’m so impressed!♥️😊👍

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Shelly. Steve's still kinda cool! Sweet dreams.

Great !!

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, TW.

Your program is top notch! Good camera work, quality video and pictures of all the great stars. Steve McQueen was my favorite after Clint Eastwood. Eastwood is number one because he made PALE RIDER-probably my favorite movie of all time. Wanted Dead or Alive never got dated! Brilliant to this day. Cheers!

@AWordonWesterns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Joe.

@HyperspacePictures

3 жыл бұрын

@@AWordonWesterns You're welcome.

Rob, seeing Steve McQueen on those motorcycles reminded me of an incident he was involved in while filming "The Sand Pebbles" in Taiwan. It occurred long before I entered the Air Force, but a retired USAF NCO I later worked with related it to me because he was personally involved. During the 1960s the USAF operated from an airbase in the country, and he was stationed there as a Security Policeman (SP). McQueen had shipped in a custom motorcycle to use for riding around the countryside. On one of his road trips he had gotten involved in an accident with a Taiwanese man. My associate responded to the scene along with a Chinese police officer. I don't recall all the details, but at some point the matter got so heated that McQueen apparently struck one of the locals. By this time a large crowd had gathered, and their mood became very dark when he hit the man, with each person silently glaring at him. The SP then quietly, but firmly told McQueen, "Do exactly as I say or we're going to end up as two red spots on the road." He managed to extricate them both without further incident, but even 15 years later, as he recalled the event, it was obvious to me he remained a bit peeved at the danger they had needlessly been placed in.

@godgunsandgoldens

3 жыл бұрын

If he struck the man I doubt it was a sucker punch. He probably needed to defend himself from aggressor.

@Paladin1873

3 жыл бұрын

@@godgunsandgoldens As best I can recall the story, McQueen struck him out of anger, not self-defense. I don't recall if he hit him, shoved him, or slapped him, but I think it was a slap. As for the provocation, it may have been a reaction to something the other man did or said. I really don't remember, but I have read other accounts that indicate McQueen could be a bit of a hothead when angered, so it wouldn't surprise me if his action was out of line. I should correct one thing I said in my original post. I mentioned that my associate was an Air Force Security Policeman (SP) at the time. Actually, they were called Air Police (AP) back then, but 1966 was also the year they were renamed Security Police to better reflect their growing mission of guarding airbases in South Vietnam. In 1997 the organization was again renamed, this time to Security Forces (SF), to reflect the continuing evolution of their mission. I only bring up this point in case any former military types read it and think I'm talking out of my hat by using the wrong jargon.

Just a note. Anyone who can become a professional motorcyclist and do stunts with them can easily master a horse. Been there.

steve flew up at the postcard beautiful santa paula, kept his plane there.

Steve McQueen may have been a New York Actor, but he was also a native Texan according to his bigraphy

@hankworden3850

2 жыл бұрын

Texican

@glenn7152

Жыл бұрын

Born in Indiana folks!

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IF YOU WERE DOWN TO EARTH, STEVE LIKED BEING AROUND YOU,IF YOU WERE A BACK STABBER OR PHONEY TYPE STEVE WOULD TELL YOU TO GET LOST. MOST OF HIS REAL FRIENDS WERE JUST REGULAR FOLKS WHO WORKED REAL JOBS.

U make it sound like steve was born and raised in NY. Steve was born in Indiana. Raised in Southern California in a boys home. This guys is wierd, jealous of Steve McQueen. Rob, u need to fill in the blanks when people are talking on your show.